Indie Musicians! How To Get Your Music Heard
When you are an aspiring music professional, your single greatest challenge is likely getting your music the exposure it needs to make it to the next level. Many artists with talent and a substantial fan base simply never find the exposure and personal success they seek because they do not know how to get their music heard, and heard by the right people. Luckily, there are a few foolproof ways to get your music out there.
Are you available on the Internet? You should be available on the internet. For most people, this means having a blog and participating in social networking sites. Post videos and audio clips of your work, making sure all files are of the highest quality. Make meaningful connections with other bloggers and ask them to link back to your videos. Having more links will mean having more exposure and more people who have heard of your music.
Many artists also belong to groups that allow them to network and share information on the music. Online groups are useful because they give you yet more valuable exposure. Local and regional groups also are useful because they can help you network and make acquaintances that can turn into valuable leads.
Get some Live Gigs by seeking out live performances wherever possible. Whether you are playing at a large community festival or a friend's house party, getting more people to hear your music with create more buzz and open other doors. Don't be afraid to take nonpaying gigs if they don't interfere with paying work. Be sure to bring a few CD's in case someone is in the buying mood.
Now, to know whats going on, you need to keep up with the music industry. Music markets are constantly changing, so it's important to know what is getting the most buzz and what is hopelessly passe. Although you should remain true to your artistry, you should avoid sounding tired or out of touch. When you know what audiences and recording labels are looking for, you will be able to choose the videos and recordings most likely to get your desired response. - 18423
Are you available on the Internet? You should be available on the internet. For most people, this means having a blog and participating in social networking sites. Post videos and audio clips of your work, making sure all files are of the highest quality. Make meaningful connections with other bloggers and ask them to link back to your videos. Having more links will mean having more exposure and more people who have heard of your music.
Many artists also belong to groups that allow them to network and share information on the music. Online groups are useful because they give you yet more valuable exposure. Local and regional groups also are useful because they can help you network and make acquaintances that can turn into valuable leads.
Get some Live Gigs by seeking out live performances wherever possible. Whether you are playing at a large community festival or a friend's house party, getting more people to hear your music with create more buzz and open other doors. Don't be afraid to take nonpaying gigs if they don't interfere with paying work. Be sure to bring a few CD's in case someone is in the buying mood.
Now, to know whats going on, you need to keep up with the music industry. Music markets are constantly changing, so it's important to know what is getting the most buzz and what is hopelessly passe. Although you should remain true to your artistry, you should avoid sounding tired or out of touch. When you know what audiences and recording labels are looking for, you will be able to choose the videos and recordings most likely to get your desired response. - 18423
About the Author:
Jane Thomson is a Freelance Writer for YouMusic.com, The Social Networking Site for Musicians. YouMusic.com Music Community has Music Chatrooms, Real-Time Music Forums, Music Blogs, Instant Messaging, Music Groups and More.
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