The student initially chose Bauer Media to distribute their music magazine because of Bauer's large size, income, and sales. However, upon researching Bauer's existing magazines, the student found that Q magazine was too similar to their own concept. This would make Bauer an unsuitable partner already having a comparable product. After further consideration, the student determined that Blaze Publishing and Rhinegold Publishing would be better choices as they do not currently have magazines covering bands and orchestras and could help expand the audience for the new magazine.