Suggestions to get my music noticed

Rojotherapper-andproducer · 10-05-2014, 06:44 PM

Hey, i've been writing and producing for awhile now, but only ever showed it to my friends. Someone suggested that I try to get it out publicly but I have no idea how to even start.

Any suggestions?

Key · 10-05-2014, 08:19 PM

Setup a website and use Google ads. Not only will you get revenue from the ads, you'd have an official webpage to store your music.

JaceyJasnoch · 10-05-2014, 09:57 PM

It all takes some investment in yourself, but...

Create high-quality recordings by means of studio time, or investing in your own equipment. Then get high quality visuals to go with them, whether it be album art, single art or a music video. Visuals are just as important these days as the music itself. Either make your own art, or hire someone to create for you. I can recomend some great gfx designers that I've had do work for me, or you can get something done pretty cheap on Fiverr. Then, upload videos to youtube, even if it's just the song and your cover art, upload it. Then share it with your friends, tell them to share it with their friends, etc. If it does well, start the distribution process. Start with online distro to iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, etc. via Tunecore or CD Baby, then go physical with merch and CDs via Diskmakers or the like. From there it's all about finding what works for you and your core demographic. Some people sell well at shows, some people sell well online exclusively. It will take time, but if you are dedicated to your craft, you'll figure out what works.

LeahRaci · 10-07-2014, 02:14 AM

I have hired someone to re do a website for me. I think it will help a ton. If I remember I will be to post and let you know how much it helped.

Necromancer · 10-07-2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rojotherapper-andproducer

Hey, i've been writing and producing for awhile now, but only ever showed it to my friends. Someone suggested that I try to get it out publicly but I have no idea how to even start.

Any suggestions?

Get Dave Grohl to record your next album on his Custom Neve 8078 Console that he purchased from Studio A, at the former Sound City recording studio in California.
The Neve 8078 is currently in Grohls private studio.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 10-07-2014, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ki

Setup a website and use Google ads. Not only will you get revenue from the ads, you'd have an official webpage to store your music.

This is very good advice. Also link up your own Facebook and Twitter page to reach the masses.

Norg · 10-08-2014, 02:06 AM

Squarespace.com

BAM

grindy · 01-14-2015, 10:32 PM

Being good might help.

yungtomselleck · 01-23-2015, 12:34 AM

Social media.
Catchy tunes
cool image
bankability
yeah, sad ik.

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Rojotherapper-andproducer Groupie Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 1	Suggestions to get my music noticed Hey, i've been writing and producing for awhile now, but only ever showed it to my friends. Someone suggested that I try to get it out publicly but I have no idea how to even start. Any suggestions?

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Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Setup a website and use Google ads. Not only will you get revenue from the ads, you'd have an official webpage to store your music.

10-05-2014, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
JaceyJasnoch Groupie Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3	It all takes some investment in yourself, but... Create high-quality recordings by means of studio time, or investing in your own equipment. Then get high quality visuals to go with them, whether it be album art, single art or a music video. Visuals are just as important these days as the music itself. Either make your own art, or hire someone to create for you. I can recomend some great gfx designers that I've had do work for me, or you can get something done pretty cheap on Fiverr. Then, upload videos to youtube, even if it's just the song and your cover art, upload it. Then share it with your friends, tell them to share it with their friends, etc. If it does well, start the distribution process. Start with online distro to iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, etc. via Tunecore or CD Baby, then go physical with merch and CDs via Diskmakers or the like. From there it's all about finding what works for you and your core demographic. Some people sell well at shows, some people sell well online exclusively. It will take time, but if you are dedicated to your craft, you'll figure out what works.

10-07-2014, 02:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
LeahRaci Groupie Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 3	I have hired someone to re do a website for me. I think it will help a ton. If I remember I will be to post and let you know how much it helped.

10-08-2014, 02:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	Squarespace.com BAM

01-23-2015, 12:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
yungtomselleck Groupie Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 35	Social media. Catchy tunes cool image bankability yeah, sad ik.