Sell Music Online
To sell music online effectively, you must try out various marketing strategies. Once you have distribution, you want to experiment with your approach and to find the best way to get your music to your customer
When our record label's first release went to iTunes, Rhapsody and Napster, I wanted to spread the word faster than a virus. What I started with was creating a marketing checklist or daily to do list to organize my thoughts.
I focused on 3 areas, which play major roles in my current strategy to sell music online.
- Free Social Network Time: Dedicate time to adding friends, networking with new adds and organize your fan base. Let your music be heard and give away some promo tracks. I currently use Ourstage , Myspace and Facebook and dedicate some hours to networking. Great outlets to sell your music through links.
- Free Music Forums: Learning from other musicians is key. Some of the best information I receive is from talking and emailing fellow musicians. Learn about what works just by asking, which could save you time just by a little research. Many of the newer music sites offer fun ways to interact online. I use Future Producers, Musocity and Jamnow.
- Local Classifieds: Check out Craigslist, Myspace classifieds, or kijiji and announce your music services. Great for local networking and finding new gigs.
Starting with this list will give you a better assessment of who your target audience is. Take notes and learn from the ongoing process of selling your music online. Some ads or posts might get you better responses. Always using your strengths is important for success.
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