Demo Production
No music producer should take demo production lightly as it holds a fate for the artist to get the next label deal. Demo is just like a resume or CV where you want to catch the attention at the first glimpse or first 10 seconds. Although the artist/client will lead the way for the demo but don’t hold back as a producer or record engineer your own opinion. An individual idea can become a brilliant idea when more than one ear and creativity participates and shares ideas. I would recommend at least having two compositions for the prospective record labels to hear.
Demo is no less than any full production project. Goal is to produce best possible sounding balanced mix.