Independent Music Poll

[king Laugh Hard]

On 6/27/2018 at 1:17 PM, john said:

Hi Gang

 

Thought I would ask a few basic questions about how you feel about indie music.

 

Please take part!

 

As well as voting, please feel free to add comments.

 

Cheers

 

 

It made me see how lazy I am at promoting my music I dont feel like its worthy yet. 

                                   

[Calectic]

On 12/3/2018 at 1:11 PM, king Laugh Hard said:

It made me see how lazy I am at promoting my music I dont feel like its worthy yet. 

                                   

Honestly same here. theres a lot we have to learn my dude...

 

[john]

Here’s the thing regarding indie marketing.... if you need it in 6 months, you should be building it now so that it is ready.

 

the common indie journey is:

 

1. spend ages getting music ready, to a good standard
2. slap together some marketing a few days before release (if at all)
3. release it to a flat line response except from family and immediate friends
4. be disappointed

coming up in there early new year we will be providing a lot of indie accessible marketing plans and strategies on Songstuff. I think you will love it!

[chelseybobby]

I am here and voted today.

Nice post John.

[Johnny]

Ok first poll done 🙂

 

Never been any good at self promotion, although everyday is a learning day so should get better with time 😉

[john]

3 hours ago, Johnny said:

Ok first poll done 🙂

 

Never been any good at self promotion, although everyday is a learning day so should get better with time 😉

 

It's such a common issue for artists.... funny thing is, there are a lot of parallels with songwriting and production. You are in conversation with listeners and fans, different people have heard more than others. You have a message deliver, you might use different formats, different vehicles and ultimately you are trying to connect with people. Of course, trends and tastes change, ideas get over used, and you have to be creative to stand out andto make an impact.

 

Sadly, I think most artists believe they are selling their soul, partaking in conning the audience with some arkane magick. It doesn't occur to them that they can market themselves based upon their values and with an honest message. Just because less scrupulous people use language and knowledge to misrepresent does not mean that you have to. It's a pity. Music marketing techniques, tools and strategies can really enhance the experience fans have and enhance the relationships we have with our fans, if only because they really make us think about their experience as fans, and our relationship with them. However, it is not just for those reasons. There are many others.

[Dan Migel]

The Quiz was great.

 

[Einen]

The key to promotion is first have good music! Production is next, but it needs to be well done. If you have bad music, production won't help. Mention your music everywhere, go out an ask for gigs. But be professional. If you were a business owner, say, and someone like you came in asking about gigs, what impression would make you (The business owner)give them a chance?