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Independent
Music Promotion Ideas by: Ty Cohen If you are an independent
musician, then I know that finding great music
promotion resources are one of your main goals. Gone
are the days where musicians and artists have to rely
solely on record deals to make the big bucks. With the
rise of online
music promotion on the Internet, the possibilities
are literally limitless. One of the most effective ways
to market yourself and your music is through a website.
But, the trick is driving traffic to that site. Fortunately,
through the use of search engine optimization, these are
not impossible music
promotion resources. Using keywords and title tags
throughout your site will definitely help you achieve
these results. Get your link out there. Post it on your
MySpace page, your friend’s pages and exchange with other
bands. Another way to achieve this is by placing your
music for sale on sites that cater to independent artists
trying to maximize their online music promotion exposure.
These sites list your CD’s for sale and end up giving
you a pretty fat chunk of the profits. These are relatively
new music
promotion resources but quite a few artists are reaping
the benefits. Remember, this is in addition to offering
your music for sale on your site. When making your CDs,
include a barcode on the package. This way, you can offer
local music stores the opportunity to sell your album.
Local music stores tend to be particularly favorable to
Indie musicians from their area. Independent
music promotion doesn’t have to be difficult, you
just need creativity and the drive to succeed. You should
also look into getting a MySpace page. MySpace music is
a powerful tool for unsigned artists and independent
music promotion. You gain maximum exposure and it
will cost you absolutely nothing at all. You can’t beat
that! Include your web address on every piece of material
that goes out. This will ensure people get the word about
your site. Your website will be your connection to the
world around you. Keep it current and up to date, no matter
what. Keep it interesting and constantly changing. No
one wants to constantly visit a monotonous site. Independent
music promotion has been proven a successful path
for artists to take. If your ultimate goal is to get signed
then will hard work and dedication it will happen. Implement
the above techniques into your online
music promotion routine and you will be on the track
to raking in profits and hopefully fame and fortune! Keep
in mind that you are always learning. Don’t be afraid
to seek help for problem areas but most importantly, stay
positive! 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=1831460
for more information on online music promotion, music
promotion resources and independent music promotion. |
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