YOU'R NOT SHURE WHERE TO BEGIN????? BUT you have decided to start off by already having recorded a CD. that you expect recording companies to be interested in? Shurely puting the cart before the horse. What have you been doing/playing? Have you played/attended Cubs? Played/attended sessions? Played/attended festivals? What is your idea of being a traditional musician? Tell us more about what is on your CD. If you believe your CD is any good then get out there and PUSH. Your fears about recording companies are well founded, they ALL have contracts with small print. There realy is no sentiment in buisness. cheers