Want to be a rock star? There's little doubt that Melbourne boasts one of the world's best live music scenes in the world, but the live music scene is shrinking.

Cavalier Music, at Unit 4, 1601 Main Rd, Research, aims to help musicians take the next step on their way to a record contract.

Cavalier provides up-and-comers in the music industry the chance to create professional quality recordings without going into debt. The business was started as a demo studio in late 1996 and is expanding into an independent record company.

The company is now developing its own record label, has signed a distribution deal with MGM and intends to release four albums in 2001.

Business coordinator Jeffrey Samin, who has been a fixture in Melbourne's live scene for the past 10 years, says Cavalier Music is a one-stop shop for budding musicians who want to create professional quality recordings.

The business also offers the service of burning your favourite vinyl album onto CD.

The business, which sponsors events such as the Battle of the Bands and Fruitbowl, caters for all music types ranging from electronic to classic and boasts an extensive range of associated services - even an in-house artist to design album covers.

Cavalier Music can be contacted on 9437 0444, facsimile on 9437 1677 or email to saminjr@ozemail.com.au.