Music Self-Promotion

The thought of planning your own music PR campaign got you down? The process isn't as tough as you may be thinking. These five steps will help you put together a solid plan and get the press you need.

When it comes to music promotion, knowing who you are contacting is a critical part of the plan. In this music industry quick tip, find out why doing your homework and learning who you are contacting makes such a huge difference.

Do you self promote your music? What are your best music promotion tips? Share your winning ideas with your fellow musicians, and maybe pick up a few new ideas of your own.

Online music promotion can be a musician's best friend, but it can also be extremely overwhelming. Learn more about internet music promotion options and how you can do an effective job of promoting music online, including a look at online music promotion sites.

The first impression counts a lot when it comes to contacting the music media to get press coverage for your music. Before you start off on the wrong foots, check out what NOT to do when you are reaching out the music press for reviews, interviews and other coverage.

Part of getting music reviews and music press coverage is taking the right approach with the music journalists and publications. Learn what you need to know about contacting the music media for reviews and more, so you don't ruin your chances before you even get started.

A music blog is one more way for musicians to use the internet for music promotion and to connect with their fans. Find out the best way to make a music blog work for you to promote your new releases, tours and more.

Love it or hate it, MySpace music promotion has become an important part of building a fanbase for your music. That said, promoting music on MySpace isn't as easy as it seems. Find out how to use MySpace music the right way.

Twitter is taking the internet by storm, but can you use it for your music career. Find out how musicians can use Twitter to promote their music.

If you're going to get the attention of the media, labels, promoter, agents, or just about anyone else in the music industry, you're going to need a professional promo package. Learn how to create a promo package help put your album at the top of the listening pile.

People in the music industry get bombarded by emails all day, every day. To make sure your promotional email gets read, you need to have the right approach - straightforward, simple, and to the point.

Good promotion is the key to a good show, but if you are a first time promoter, the job can seem so large you may not know where to start. This guide will help you make sure you don't leave any promotional stone unturned.

Many bands find that MySpace Music is the place to be for them. Find out how to cash in on the free MySpace buzz and create your own MySpace music page.

You've got the music all set to promote - now you are probably wondering how to write a press release. When you write a music press release, you need "get in and get out" - in other words, you need to communicate all of the necessary information in a clear and engaging manner without overstaying your welcome with the reader. Learn how to write a press release and look at some music press release …