Music Promotional Ideas for the Independent Artist by: Ty Cohen Are you one of those people who don’t want to waste all their time searching for a record deal? If you have taken the initiative to be an independent artist, then you have come to the right place. Most likely, you have already recording your CD or album, now you are just looking for more music promotional ideas. Who knows, maybe the more you promote your CD, the better your chance is of catching the eye of a label. For you, the internet is going to be the most powerful musician resource out there for you. The ways to promote your CD online and offline are endless. Over the next few minutes, I am going to suggest some ways that will help you get your music out there and hopefully bring you some profits in no time. First of all, whether you already have a web page or not, you need to get yourself a MySpace Music page because it is an awesome and free musician resource that is unbeatable. Then, once you get your website and MySpace page up and running, you need to blog! That’s right, blog every singe day! Blogging is not only a way to build a rapport with your fans but it will also bring more traffic to your site and ideally more sales for your CD. Keep them coming back for more! Launch parties are great music promotional ideas. Once your CD is ready to be released, plan one! Make it huge! Call the local radio stations and everyone else you know. Print up flyers and bring them to all the music stores and spread the word. Make sure the party matches your style and has plenty of CDs and other merchandise to sell. A great musician resource is the local radio station or school station. Drop off a free copy to these places because they tend to favor local independent artists and may give you some play time. Just remember to return a favor to them when you make it big! Obviously, you should also promote your CD at your own show--that is a given. But have you every thought of cross-promoting CDs? A great musician resource is often another musician. You offer to sell another band’s CDs if they will do the same. You can even eventually do this with several bands, if it works out. As an independent artist, it is up to you to get your music heard. I have given you a few music promotional ideas, now the ball is in your court. You can’t sell any CDs or even promote your CD while standing on the sidelines. Remember, as an independent artist, you hold the key to your own destiny. 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=2417413 for more information on Music Promotional Ideas, How to Promote Your CD, and Musician Resources.

Increase Your Fan Base! by: Ty Cohen Every single performing artist out there knows that they would be no where without their fans. Who would by the CDs, DVDs, t-shirts, stickers, hats and other items if there were no fans? No one, that is just it, you would be broke whether you promote your CD or not. Fans come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities, wallet sizes and let’s face it, levels of mental stability. You have your crazy fans, your diehard fans, your bandwagon fans and your future fans. Never under-appreciate your current fans but you constantly need to work on acquiring those future fans. Fans will give you music promotional ideas and help you promote your CD for free! They are the best musician resource out there. You have to build a substantial fan base before you even think about doing anything else to promote your CD. Booking gigs and interacting with the audience is one sure fire way to do this. Getting a website and building an email list will achieve this as well. This way, you can create a weekly or monthly newsletter about your upcoming events and shows. Keep your fans informed and excited about your music! The best music promotional ideas will stem from your hometown. So, start building your fan base in your hometown. These are the people that will identify with you and where you come from. Start with immediate friends and family and move up from there. Network and have your friends network for you. Get as many people to your shows as possible A great fan base is not only a great musician resource but a prized possession. Don’t try to pick and choose your fans. If your music is loved by high school and middle school students or whoever, then go with it. There is a target market that you need to identify and once you do you will be one step ahead of the game. Accept and love the fans that you have and they will love you. The lesson learned here is that your fan base may be all you have in the beginning. They will help promote your CD, they will offer music promotional ideas and most importantly, they will be the best musician resource around. Never take your fans for granted and always remember where you came from and you should be a fantastic success in the music industry. 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=2417416 for more information on Music Promotional Ideas, How to Promote Your CD, and Musician Resources.