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| to get noticed. Getting the attention of record labels | | | | traffic that will make your site visible to a larger |
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| discovered by record labels. | | | | for your site that will allow online viewers to hear your |
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| are serious about making business out of your music, | | | | of a good video to complement your music as well. |
| here are some strategies you can add in your list. | | | | 4. Social networking sites. Facebook allows you to sign |
| 1. Have good quality promotional materials. If you have | | | | in with a business account, so you may want to use |
| been hunting for record labels, chances are you | | | | that to your advantage as well. You can upload your |
| already have your promotional package ready. Make | | | | music and reach out to groups that you think would |
| sure you have a good quality copy of your CD, a | | | | likely love to listen to your music or is into your genre. |
| well-written biography and a press release, a good | | | | You can even create your own group and if people |
| quality photo or a copy of your photo online, and of | | | | will like your music, they will be inviting more friends to |
| course, your contact details and an email address. | | | | join in the group, so it would be a good start in |
| These materials will create the first impression of you, | | | | promoting your music. |
| so make sure these are well prepared and the best | | | | 5. Build your fan base. Engage your audience by |
| you can make. | | | | providing great applications in your website. You can |
| 2. Create your Website. The internet is good avenue in | | | | allow them to write reviews of your music, give out |
| promoting your music, building your fans and getting | | | | free tickets to your gigs, or let them know about your |
| noticed by record labels. You can do blogging regularly | | | | gigs and performances. Also, make sure you get good |
| to get your fans updated of the events and your | | | | content in your sites that will make them visit your site |
| music. It is also better to get your own domain name | | | | often. |
| to make sure all your efforts will not be put to waste | | | | |