sparkplug. your friend has a good voice. hope it all works out for her and you. i also have a very close friend, female vocalist. that is only weeks from getting signed . to a major label. so i understand the excitement. i've been waiting for 2 years . now she's 17 yrs old and they want her. i've been doing research on the music industry for a few years. and it's very interesting. i would recommend the book " ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MUSIC BUSINESS" BY DONALD PASSMAN. from what i know . i figure my friend to have a video, on mtv. and a single on pop or r&b radio in less than 6 months. i know how it feels when you tell people these stories that , no-one believes you. but i know it happens . keep me informed on your friend . and i will post when i have good news also. john