Continuing from last week’s article… Three great ways to create cash if you’re in a working band - Save money from paying jobs One of the...

Continuing from last week’s article… Two more ways to raise money fast - solicit family members and friends If you still need more funds...

You’ve heard the expression “It takes money to make money.” And sometimes it does. You’ve also heard horror stories about the...

Continuing from last week’s article… 7) Equipment rental I know, you would never think of parting with your new, expensive gear – even...

Most likely, you’ve been performing regularly, attracting some new fans, selling a few CDs, and generally having a good time making...

Continuing from last week’s article… 31) Discover Sounds www.indieonestop.com/jamroom/ Discover Sounds is an evolving effort to highlight...

Continuing from last week’s article… Resources for Music Sales and Distribution 22) CD Baby www.cdbaby.com and www.cdbaby.net Derek...

Continuing from last week’s article… 15) Create a catalogue or web site of similar artists Contact other similarly styled bands in your...

Continuing from last week’s article; 8) Give away something when you run paid ads Likewise, when you are paying for advertising (whether...

Continuing from last week’s article; 4) Package your releases as a related series Jazz musician Cole Broderick came up with the idea to...

You’ve put a lot of time and effort into writing good original songs, committing them to finished tracks in the studio, crafting the...

Here are a few more action-including ideas to use in your messages to the music media: 3) Include your name, address and phone number...

You want media exposure, right? And preferably a lot of it. As we discussed in the previous articles, there are ways to stand out from...

Continuing from last weeks article… What do I want media people to do? Run-of-the-mill music promoters toss literature about themselves...

It’s a sad fact, but most independent songwriters, musicians and bands never get around to pursuing the big-time media coverage they talk...

Continuing from last week’s article; Press Clippings It’s an amazing thing. Media exposure often leads to more media exposure. Therefore,...

Continuing from last week’s article Photo Another one of your goals is to help media people put a face to your name and sound. A good...

Continuing from last week’s article News Release A news release is a that spells out the nitty-gritty on a specific event or newsworthy...

Sometimes it’s called a press kit. Other times it’s referred to as a promo package or media kit. It can exist in the physical world or...

Continuing from the last article Sneak into media exposure through the side door 22) New Age artist Laurie Z was interviewed on a...