03rd November 2008
It’s often the band’s responsibility to get the audience to show up to the next gig. Here are seven ways you can get the word out.
Advertise early. As soon as you’ve been booked at an event, get together with your band and design a marketing str...
03rd November 2008
It’s tough for bands to make it big. But that doesn’t mean yours can’t. Here are six ways you can promote your band, get gigs, and get noticed.
Build a website. If you don’t have a website up, you should. It’s a great way to connect with fa...
03rd November 2008
Want to build your own in-home studio? With today’s affordable, user-friendly recording hardware and software, it’s possible for anyone to set up a studio that produces professional-quality sound. Here are a few questions to ask before you start mak...
31st October 2008
Got a lot of old discs you don’t know what to do with? Don’t throw them away! They’ve got plenty of uses, from the practical to the creative and even the bizarre. Here are ten things you can do with old CD’s and DVD’s—instead of sending the...
31st October 2008
Believe it or not, you don’t have to be U2 or Coldplay to sell music CDs on Ebay. Independent musicians can get their CDs sold on Ebay, but it does take some strategy. Here are a few simple tips for success.
Set a low price. Bear in mind that you’...
31st October 2008
You can make money selling CD’s and other merchandise at gigs—but not every band does it effectively. Here are some tips to make sure you do.
Set up a nice-looking display. Make your merchandise visually appealing and accessible. Use display stand...
31st October 2008
Once you enter into large orders of CDs or DVDs, fulfillment companies can soon become an important part of the supply chain. Packing, storage and distribution of high volumes of media can need specialist support. Here are a few things to look for when ch...
31st October 2008
If you’re interested in duplicating your CD’s or DVD’s the environmentally friendly way, here are a few things to consider when choosing a company to help you do it.
Green packaging. Some duplication companies offer sleeves made either entirely ...
31st October 2008
If you’re considering putting out your first CD, you might be considering doing it at home. But unless you only need a few copies at a time, this isn’t always the best choice. Here’s why.
It takes time. You could spend hours—even days—doin...
31st October 2008
The album cover is the first thing potential buyers see when looking for CD’s both online and in traditional stores. Here are a few tips for designing an album cover that appeals.
Your band name should stand out. If your readers can’t see your ban...
21st January 2008
A DVD player reads the information stored on a DVD in a series of microscopic bumps and grooves, and then translates that information into a form we can see and hear.
Information is imprinted onto a disc in a series of indentations. On one side of the...
21st January 2008
If Internet marketing isn’t working well for your band, you may be committing one of these common mistakes.
Not knowing your audience. The key to successful marketing for bands is knowing who your music appeals to and how to reach them online.
No...
21st January 2008
If your disc has been scratched, here are the steps you should follow.
Step 1: Clean it. Your first step should be to wash the disc gently under warm water.
Step 2: Try playing the disc. Try to play it in your normal player. If that doesn’t work...
21st January 2008
Here are a few things you’ll need to do in order to sell your music online.
Make copies. You’ll need to replicate or duplicate your CD’s if you want to sell them.
If you’re going for a small copy run, you should choose duplication. Replicat...
21st January 2008
Extend the life of your discs with gentle handing and care. Here are a few tips for preventing scratches and smudges.
Writing labels. Use a soft felt-tipped pen to write on your disc. Avoid using pencils or ballpoints. Write on the top of the di...
