| The ultimate goal of most musicians who use | | | | appearances much easier. |
| MySpace is to attract a record label. Earning a | | | | Create a buzz on MySpace by attracting more |
| contract to record an album can be a musician | | | | fans to your page. Join MySpace forums, list |
| way into the music business. But what can you do | | | | upcoming events, and advertise your page on |
| to attract record labels? Creating a profile page | | | | fliers, business cards, and other marketing |
| and uploading music is a good start, but by no | | | | materials as this will prompt fans who have seen |
| means is it the end of your marketing efforts. | | | | your live shows to visit and download your songs. |
| Below you will find a few tips on attracting a | | | | Tip#3: Contacting Record Labels |
| record label and getting them to take notice of | | | | Finding information about record labels is easy |
| your talent. | | | | because of the internet. Instead of sending a |
| Tip#1: Upload a Variety of Songs | | | | copy of your latest CD or a few of your tunes, |
| Just because you have to list the genre of music | | | | you can send record labels the link to your |
| you perform does not mean you have to upload | | | | MySpace profile page. Music executives will |
| songs that only reflect that genre! Show record | | | | appreciate this much more than strange pieces of |
| labels and fans that you have other musical | | | | mail showing up at their offices. Sending a quick |
| interests by uploading songs that are different | | | | email with your contact information may be |
| from one another. This will show your range, | | | | enough to get you noticed. Research record |
| ability to attract fans from other genres, which | | | | companies to see which ones cater to your |
| increases your marketability, and prove to record | | | | genre, and which ones accept email from |
| labels you are worth investing in. | | | | musicians. |
| Tip#2: Fuel the Fan Fires | | | | Tip#4: Selling Your Album on MySpace |
| Record labels conduct searches on MySpace | | | | If you release an album on your own, sell it on |
| everyday looking for talented musicians. One way | | | | MySpace in order to generate buzz and also catch |
| to get them to stop on your profile page is by | | | | the attention of record labels. Being able to show |
| showing them you have a strong fan base. The | | | | record labels that you are a professional musician |
| more people who visit your site, the more popular | | | | who is passionate about music will set you apart |
| your page becomes on MySpace. Use the | | | | from the rest. |
| marketing tools available in order to gain fan | | | | Attracting record labels will require you to remain |
| interest. | | | | diligent about marketing your music on MySpace. |
| Record labels want to sign those who are already | | | | Uploading songs, using marketing tools such as |
| experienced in working crowds during shows and | | | | blogs, video, and photos will help record labels get |
| who have a strong online presence because it | | | | a better idea of what your sound. Use these |
| makes promoting the music much easier. Having a | | | | marketing tools and others offered on MySpace |
| strong fan base will make selling records and | | | | go showcase your musical talents. |
| make promoting concert tours and other public | | | | |