Comments on: Music Marketing – How To Promote Your Music Successfully

By: Shaun Letang

Shaun Letang — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:14:01 +0000

Because this is a beginners guide Diane, it’s not a good idea for a beginner to get on a load of different websites all at once. They won’t have enough time to manage and make a success of all of them. only after you’ve mastered one platform should you move onto another if needed.

By: Diane Cobb

Diane Cobb — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:52:26 +0000

Why do you speak of only twitter and facebook for social media?
There are other social media sites that can benefit the artists, especially when they are going on their own. Use all social media to gather interaction.

By: Shaun Letang

Shaun Letang — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:32:56 +0000

You’re welcome Aissa, it’s good to hear you’ve the drive to keep going with it all! Like you said it can be hard to stand out. You’re also right about image being important. That said, it doesn’t matter as much about what you ‘look like’, but more how you portray yourself. Not everyone will be able to pull off the Britney and Cristina style Disney Channel look, but everyone can find a image that helps people relate to them and see them in a favorable light. It’s just finding that image, and knowing what your target market wants. Someone they think is cute and innocent? Someone that’s powerful and forceful?

The thing is, sometimes you’d have that stand out image and style, but not realize it as you aren’t getting enough people to hear your music (Not saying that’s the case with you). Being stand out doesn’t mean instant success, it simply increases your chances of getting out there more, whether that’s by yourself or by someone spotting you and helping you out.

If you’re getting people to hear your music and you’re getting good feedback, that’s a good start. From there you can change small things, seeing what works and what doesn’t. Eventually you’ll have your stand out style, and will improve your chances greatly.

By: Aissa

Aissa — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:23:11 +0000

Thanks for this article. I am always looking for more ways to promote. It’s exhausting but I can’t stop. I try very hard to “stand out”. Focusing on my image is top priority for me right now. However, I think the world is too focused on appearance and trendsetting rather than the actual music, but it’s what sells. I am thankful to you to have read this and while I have done everything you mentioned here except the forum, I think I will try that next.
God bless and respect.

Aissa

By: Shaun Letang

Shaun Letang — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:08:14 +0000

That was the aim of the guide Aldo, I wanted to do more then just say “promote your music on Facebook and Twitter”. I hope it gives people somewhere to start.

By: Aldo Torres

Aldo Torres — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:53:09 +0000

Great article that gives musicians and songwriters a solid direction, relative to the seemingly elusive business end of their craft.