Build a fan base and increase song plays by showcasing and promoting your band on MySpace.
Though breaking into the music business is no easy task, musicians have the opportunity to get their band noticed by utilizing popular social networking sites such as MySpace. A potential fan may be deterred from listening to your music if he or she sees an extremely low number of song plays. A number or applications that aid in increasing MySpace song plays exists online, but the software can be very costly. To increase your MySpace music for free, dedicate yourself to a variety of promotion techniques to build a fan base, boost song play and increase your ranking on the MySpace music charts.
Instructions
1. Send friend requests to numerous MySpace members. Click on the "Friends" tab and use the "Browse" feature to friend people. Ask the members to check out your new music by including a friendly, personalized note.
2. Sign in to your band's MySpace music account and listen to your band's songs each and every time you're online. You can continue working or playing online while the song plays increase. Have your band mates complete this step, as well.
3. Get your friends and family members to visit your MySpace music page and listen to your posted songs. The music plays will increase with each song that is played.
4. Add new music to your profile to keep your fans engaged and entertained. Your fans may fall in love with a newly recorded song and play it repeatedly.
5. Start a MySpace blog and post bulletins to keep in touch with your fan base. Use the blog and bulletin board to let your fans know what is new and fresh with your band. Keep your fan base engaged by letting them know when you have an upcoming gig, keeping them posted on your recording process and informing them of new music you have posted online.
6. Create promotional flyers and post them in your city or town or at local music stores. Be sure to include a professional band photo and link to your MySpace page.
7. Promote your band by playing gigs consistently. If you want to gain a larger fan base, you need to play out as often as possible. Bring small flyers to each venue you play, and place them on the bar and at each table inside of the venue.
8. Create a Facebook page and a Twitter account to further boost plays on your MySpace music profile. Keep in touch with your fan base on these alternative social networking sites to inform them of band updates, such as new music that you have available or upcoming gigs that your band will be playing. If you already have a Facebook account, you can include a direct link to your MySpace music by posting on the "Wall," which is seen by all of your Facebook friends.
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