Build A Presence As An Artist In The Music World

     So you want to build a presence in the music world and your question is how do you go about establishing that presence?  My answer is simple; hard work.   You have to work every day and try to come up with new and exciting ways to put yourself out there for fans because no fans, no career.
     First, you have to see yourself differently, you are an artist but you’re also a commodity (you are a product) and an individual business.  In that regard you have to find ways to market you the artist like you would market any other commodity or business.  I have to add that taking some business classes would be helpful but nothing is better than life experience.  If you’re like me and you’re one of those people who learn by doing then you just have to get to work.
     Something simple you can do to get going is start a webpage by using sites like Reverbnation.com, Phlobuzz.com, Youtube.com, and Myspace.com or you can build your own website.  You would be amazed to find out how many web hosting sites have user friendly software (GUI) to set your webpage up plus you can be up and running in less than a day.  The good thing is… the prices of some of these sites will amaze you; I pay $4.44 monthly for my webpage.  Surprising I know; that’s what I thought.
     Another thing you can do is pass out business cards.  Business cards are so convenient to use.  You just go up to someone and introduce yourself then give them your card; don’t forget to ask them to check out your site and to listen to your music.  Then you thank them for their time and go on your way to the next person.  See how absolutely simple that is?  The purpose of your business card is to usher them to your webpage or website; then the website should do the rest.
***Note:  Don’t overload your business card with unnecessary information; just your artist name, genre of music, your skills (singer, songwriter, poet, composer, and producer), webpage address, website address, and contact information (email and phone number).  That’s all you need.
     The final thing I’m going to talk about is getting accepted in a few internet groups.  These groups are beneficial in that you will find like-minded people whom you can network with, advertise to, maybe go on gigs together, and establish some close relationships with.  Make sure to post your website address on these sites whenever you get online.
     I hit you with quite a bit to do but if you start out just doing a little at a time it will become second nature and you won’t even see it as work.  I’m Lady PJ and information is power so be informed.