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You
Have to Promote It! by: Ty Cohen If you are trying to
break into the music industry, then music
promotional ideas are definitely what you are looking
for as a musician
resource. Imagine the possibilities out there. You
have the Internet, word of mouth, lives shows and many
other opportunities to promote
your CD or band. I mean it is 2007, the digital age!
There is absolutely no excuse out there for not properly
promoting your music whatsoever! Ok, first you have to
cover all your bases, be prepared. Do you have your act
together? Do you have your promotional kit, demos to promote
your CD, pictures, bios, resumes, t-shirts, mini-DVDs,
posters, business cards, performance dates and a great
website? If you can answer yes to all of the above then
you are on the right track. If you cannot, then you have
some work to do because this is only the beginning of
music
promotional ideas for your band. Honestly, everyone
knows that musicians, especially ones that are just starting
out, don’t have a plethora of funds. But that is o.k.!
Take a side job while you are trying to bust into the
industry because you will need a little extra cash. Next,
get together all of the above suggested items. You can
gather these items for a relatively inexpensive price.
Do you have friends that are artists? Have them draw you
something up. The best musician
resource out there is a website, get one! This is
where you can market yourself to the entire world. You
can blog, put up schedules, start a mailing list, display
your music and reach every one in the world for relatively
cheap. Check online for deals on the design of any posters,
business cards and pictures or better yet, do it yourself!
There is a plethora of software programs that will aid
you in creating just about anything you want to promote
your CD. A great musician
resource that you should consider purchasing is the
Industry Yellow Pages. This will give you access to radio
stations, record stores, music distributors, music conferences,
press contacts and much more! Music
promotional ideas do not come few and far between,
they are everywhere! You just have to stay committed,
focused and energized. Get creative and explore every
option out there. Network, Network and then network some
more! If you want to promote your CD or band then book
gigs, advertise, market and get yourself and your music
noticed. Remember, you won’t make it anywhere sitting
back and waiting for things to happen to you. About the
Author: Ty Cohen, the online music industry's most recognizable
voice is the former owner of a successful independent
record label, current owner of Platinum Millennium publishing
and nation-wide music industry seminar speaker and panelist.
He is also the author and creator of over 40 best-selling
music business books, reports, courses, audio products
and other music industry "How to" resources, that have
helped tens of thousands of individuals like you to successfully
find their way in the music business. Visit http://www.musiccontracts101.com/cmd.php?Clk=1831495
for more information on Music Promotional Ideas, How to
Promote Your CD, and Musician Resources. |
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