Are you a musician or band just starting out and looking to get discovered in the music industry? There are several good steps to take immediately to get your music career off the ground.
Here are a few tips to help you get discovered as a singer:
- Create a music profile – There are plenty of free ways to promote yourself and many sites that give you that opportunity. Start by building a profile on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. You’ll then want to build profiles on such music discovery sites as Soundcloud, Last.fm and Spotify. Of course, since you are reading this on Celeb Nation, you obviously need to have a music profile on our platform. We love promoting up-and-coming talent and helping fans discover new singers and bands. Click here to build your music profile on Celeb Nation.
- Look for new music discovery platforms – There are always new platforms launching that are looking to promote new singers and bands. Keep an eye out for them and join them immediately. It’s much easier to stand out before their audience grows.
- Build your own website – Use a service like Wix.com and create a free website showcasing your music. If you really want to make a splash in the music industry, you might want to consider building your own site on WordPress. It doesn’t take a lot of tech skills and you can buy a music theme for your site for less than $50 to start.
- Put on your singer PR hat – There are tons of ways to get your music out there to the masses for free. It takes some time and effort, but start leaving comments on social media sites and blogs and forums dedicated to singers and musicians.
- Be creative – Breaking into the music industry is no small task. There are millions of singers around the world all with the same goal – to get discovered. Think about the artist you want to be. How can your music be different and stand out among the masses?
- Start performing – Begin by looking for local showcases where you can gain experience and feedback. Don’t get let down if you don’t earn a standing ovation the first night. Listen to your audience and use it to improve. Before you know it you might have a local following and that music audience of yours will start doing lots of promotion for you.
- Get your music heard – Getting your music played on the radio or front and center on platforms like Spotify is no easy task. You are battling with major international music artists who have massive followings. However, don’t forget that singers like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift had to start from the ground up too. Start small and try to get your music played on local, student and college stations.
When you send your songs to a radio producer:
- Only put two or three of your best music tracks on it.
- Print the track listing and add some basic information about yourself. Don’t forget to add links to your social media and online music accounts.
- Put a label on your CD and make it as professional looking as possible.
We hope this how to get discovered guide has been helpful. Best wishes on your music career and never give up on your dreams!