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1. Business cards
Always have business cards ( with contact information, website, band info, etc,..) on hand...and pass them out whenever you have the opportunity.
2. Pass out Flyers
Create flyers that list information about you and your band and pass them out at concerts!
3. Create a Website
Create a website... This is one of the most effective ways to market your music! ...and always include your website address on your business cards. For help on how to build a website, go to Building Your Site! on Muzique Net ...and Always remember to keep your site updated to encourage your visitors to come back.
4. Advertise your schedule
Place your performance schedule on your website of when and where you will be playing next. Your fans
will be interested to have an easily accessible schedule of your upcoming performances.
5. Banner Ads
Using banner ads and exchange services really help to increase the traffic to your site, one that brings a considerable amount of traffic is Exit Exchange. However, One of the most popular banner exchange programs is the Internet Link Exchange. Another very good one is the: Indie Link Exchange it's totally free, and all the owness is on the individuals to contact each other. It's a one-to-one swap with other
music professionals that have signed up.
6. Radio Airplay
As mentioned on MuziqueNet's marketing page, try to receive air play on radio stations...first starting out with college radio stations... Also include submitting to online radio stations. There are many stations out there, willing to give airplay to independent musicians, some of which are
CosmicRadio.com
MediAmazing
DiscJockey.com
Wbat.com
For more information on receiving radio airplay, check out Muzique Net's Marketing Your Site and Your Music!
7. Online Stores
Attempt to obtain inclusion of your music in distribution at online stores, and try to submit to as many as possible...There are many online stores geared towards helping the independent musician, for a more extensive
look at gaining distribution visit MuziqueNet's Marketing Your Site and Your Music! here also are a few links:
Amazon.com
earBuzz.com,
Cdstreet.com
Cdbaby.com
Idnmusic.com
Joe records
AudioKingdom
8. Obtain Reviews
Also, submit your CD in for as many reviews as you can... Here are a few links to places that review independent artists:
The Night Guide
Atnzone.com
MusicDish
GAJOOB
Mouthy Magazine
H.E.E.T Magazine
9. Join Mailing lists
For resources, helpful information and tips, subscribe to music newsletters like The Renegade and mailing lists. There are many mailing lists that are free such as:
The Musicians Tip Sheet
The Buzz Factor Ezine
Galaris Independent Newsletter
and more coming soon!
10. Submit your site!
Submit your website to music sites and the major search engines, Check out:
The Musicians Network,
Stomping ground,
Vitaminic,
Mrproducer.com,
11. Classified Ad Sites
Look up Music Connection Magazine One of the largest classified ad services for musicians... and take advantage of their free classifieds opportunity!
Another good classified ad sites, is The Mother of All Classified Links
12. Submit your press Release
The Internet Bureau offers a service to send your press release or website announcement to over 1000 media professionals.
Some sources are, NY times, USA Today, Newspapers,
online magazines etc,... There is a fee of $275 for
Primary Press Release Distribution ... however, this is
not a bad deal considering all the coverage!
13. Need help writing a press release?
If you need help writing a press release,
try Webpedia.com
or Knab.com
Need a Publicist? Check out Rhonda Kelley at
Rainmaker Publicity!
Rhonda is an indie publicist working unsigned
bands and indie labels across the country!
Also check out: Music Central! Music Central is a resource site for musicians in Plymouth UK and elsewhere.
Content includes Studios, Tutors, Rehearsal space, Shops, Guide to mp3 sites and a useful links page
AND: AWE GOBLIN
Awe Goblin specializes in music video production, consulting and grant applications (in Canada).
Also: Too Relaxed Media productions
The Key to promotional success is coverage!
•Tips, Ideas, Resources: As always, if you have any tips,
ideas for the site, resources, new areas you would
like to see added to MuziqueNet, or information that
you think might help Muziquenet become more beneficial,
please Let Us Know!
MuziqueNet is always striving to become one of the best and most resourceful independent artist resource and networking communities on the net!
Questions: If you have any questions, or comments,
send an Email to Muziquenet
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