Dexter Bryant Jr. wrote an article
that I found on Artist Music House
called “Free
Music = Free Advertising = Smart Business.” That’s an interesting concept
in an age where artists, songwriter and the music industry in general are
taking every precaution and measure available under the law to stop people
getting music for free and Bryant suggest that we give it away. Well I think he is right.
The fact is that there is a lot of
competition out there and if we want to get noticed we have to be willing to do
what is available to us and take full advantage of the opportunity it brings.
The Internet has cut a lot of pay the industry used to get off CD sales. Over
the last 12 years the music industry has lost close to 10 billion dollars.
However for many, especially the newcomer the Internet presents opportunity.
The newcomer most likely has not
lost any money; therefore there is no need to sulk over lost money. The idea
here is connect with your fans, people you know and post your music. Encourage
them to send it to their friends and family. Ask for likes on Facebook. Just
don’t forget to be a friend and not just a social media marketer. People need
to know that your not just their to make a name for yourself. If the
established stars that know they have lost money over the years can do it. Why
cant we?
Of course as Bryant mentions “It
All Starts With Great Songs” which is true. Do everything you can to make the
song great and make it sound professional. Put one of your best ones out there
maybe something great will happen. Social networking and the Internet can be
our friend.
Read the full article here:
http://www.artistshousemusic.org/articles/free+music+free+advertising+smart+business
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