Back in 1996 Terrance D. Schemansky (a.k.a. Terrance Day) started 3000 Records as a student at Western Michigan University. Since then, he finished college, got a few corporate jobs, and eventually ended up working in the industry he enjoys the most, the music industry! Terrance has learned about the music business first hand through his experience as a Songwriter, recording Artist, performing as a solo Musician, and singing in bands. He helps other Musicians through the many connections he has made since starting his label 3000 Records.

A good definition of 3000 Records is “an organization that operates as an independent record label and offers music promotion services (http://www.musicpromotionservices.com) to other labels and serious independent Musicians”. At this time 3000 Records mostly releases Co-Op (Compilation) CDs. The CDs are used as a promotional tool to reach college radio, independent radio, international radio, satellite radio, internet radio, and magazines, along with other creative avenues of music promotion.

The two promotional services are called “Indie 360″ and “CD Register”. With these services, Bands and Solo Artists gain exposure to the masses. This is done by utilizing connections with the Music Industry and offering this label as a service for musicians and by musicians. Terrance believes in dreams becoming reality, and making that happen with hard work and dedication.

The first Co-Op (Compilation) CD was put together in Kalamazoo, MI with flyers and word of mouth. Terrance says, “Actually, after losing a promised spot on a compilation, I decided to start up my own.” The first compilation was a real struggle, and he says it’s still not easy, but it is still rewarding. Here it is 12 years later, and Bands and Solo Artists from around the world are gaining recognition with 3000 Records.