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During the month of February, I am featuring additional ways you can get more visibility as a Indie Artist.
Are you rowing the boat in the same direction as everyone else?I am not suggesting you alter your rebellious ways in any way, or to cave to conformity.
I am suggesting that as you grow your creative business, you
soon discover you need help! Volunteers, which may start out being your
girlfriend or boyfriend, or band
mates sweat and hard work, eventually grows to others in your
network that that want to help
you.
This is your opportunity to build your “A” team who will be key to helping you get to
your final destination for a long or short term project.
To help keep everyone sane, and contain costs, you want to
get everyone in the boat rowing in the same direction. What Can you do?
CONNECTING:
Your network, is the key to your growth and success! Are you actively connecting with new people? and reconnecting with folks you haven't seen since before the holidays?? Check in with your creative friends and connect with others doing what you love
to do. Then, watch how your audience of supporters grows!
HOST OR CO-HOST A EVENT:
There are numerous events to perform,
raise money, honor a business or individual who is a community supporter. The individuals and organizations that
are passionate about the same things you are, will be more likely to be
interested in what it is you are doing. Besides you are helping others, nothing but good can
come from that!
If your searching for a organization to support?
My Favorites include:
WRITE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER:
In this post I share the important legal reasons you should have a
newsletter platform vs just email and how not to be tagged as SPAM!
Content for your newsletter should include:
Your upcoming performance calendar, (include a link to purchase tickets for the show)
If your on Tour
share behind the scenes video while your driving, or rehearsing before the
show, Like this great video with musical artists Coyote Grace and the Indigo Girls-
Announce contests that include your fans so you can interact with them. I like to suggest events that help others-
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| Harry Connick in New Orleans after Katrina |
Connect
with your local chapter of Habitat for Humanity- ask them if they would mind if
you invited your fans to meet on a upcoming construction day, to help HfH build
a home?
Coordinate a date, and invite your fans down to roll up
their sleeves with you. The good news is you don't have to wait for a natural disaster, If you are able to handle tools and enjoy physical work it is a awesome opportunity to help some one less fortunate
than you by doing something really cool with
your fans!
Talk about connecting!
I bet you will also see those faces at your next show, (probably helping
you load your gear in!)
*Try this
during a tour to break up the monotony of being on the road, you'll sleep REALLY well I promise!
Create as many
fun different ways to connect with your
fans and share your musical journey with them .
Often missed tip:Don't forget to Include LINKs if you are
showcasing a new song or cd you want people to buy!
Collaborate on a upcoming project:
You build a much stronger art
community when you work together,
Partner with other artists to host events, Shows, or tours your blended
audiences with another creative partner and host a benefit, show or tour.
There is power in numbers, work together, divide the tasks,
and be prepared to work HARD!
Realistic Expectations:
Getting visability is a expensive business, in 2011 New artists expecting to compete on
the charts were working with budgets over $1million US dollars.
If your a Superstar, Then plan on spending about $4.6million.
To seriously compete professionally and make a living wage in your
home town, or region You need a dedicated
budget toward developing your business, next project, and promotion of
your new projects.
A professional
can help answer your questions,
put together a plan, budget, and network development
recommendations Which will
save you money, time, and avoiding
unexpected expenses will all keep you in high spirits as you move forward.
What are ways you have successfully connected with your fans, share them with us in the comment selection below!
Tamra Engle is a independent music business strategist based in the S.F. bay area she is available for private consultations to help you develop your independent music business, & manage a balanced creative lifestyle, regardless where you live in the world, You are only a skype and email away. You can read more about her and join her mailing list at www.tamraengle.com you can email her at guitartam@gmail.com
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