Welcome to my blog! This is more than a blog about marketing music. This is a journey to discover the best way to start a band and market it. Two Questions: “How to start a band?” and, “How to promote a band?” This blog is designed to struggle along with you in a search for effective tips and advice for band marketing. If you want to start a band, ask questions. If you are a seasoned musician, help us out!
Ever since I started playing drums as a 10-year-old, I have dreamed of being on stage and moving to the heavy sounds of rock. I dream of the lights and vibrations, the sweat of screaming fans, and the freedom to let loose and express myself and my beliefs through music. As much as the life of a big music star looks easy, I trust that I am not so ignorant as to think that rising to the top is a simple task.
What I do know is that if I want to break through with a new band, I not only need to work hard and invest everything I am into the venture, but I need to seek advice and use smart marketing. Although I do not have the industry experience behind me to write tips and user guides based around what has worked for me, I do have a background education in marketing that allows me to see the consumer perspective and understand what drives success.
I am a university graduate with a degree in communication studies. I focused on advertising and public relations. I also took every opportunity to learn graphics, journalism, web design, and business. In order to be successful in the business world, I knew that I not only needed to be an expert in my field, but I needed to have solid foundational skills that can support my expertise.
As qualified as I am to dive deep into a blog based around marketing… this is more than a blog about marketing music. I am also humbly coming to the table to honestly admitting that I need to learn and grow myself. That is what this blog is about. There are many marketing experts, successful musicians, professional bloggers, and knowledgeable music fans who have tips, advice, experiences, and thoughts which can help me learn how to start a band and market it.
I am in the process of developing some ideas and a balanced schedule to compile the things that I learn, the thoughts that run through my mind, and the dreams that I have for my personal music adventure. It is my hope that through my venture, others can learn and benefit as well.
To those who have the same dreams as I do: Ask questions, comment on articles, email me suggestions, try different things and grow through your failures and achievements.
To those who are living the dream or struggling through the trials of success already: Offer advice, comment on articles, challenge what I write, and help me learn.
Thank you for your time, |
