{"id":18977,"date":"2013-10-27T06:59:32","date_gmt":"2013-10-27T14:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=18977"},"modified":"2024-01-25T09:20:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T09:20:32","slug":"marketing-checklist-indie-musician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing Checklist for Every Indie Musician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that you are confident with your talent and are head-over-heels in love with the songs you&#8217;ve recorded, it&#8217;s time to let the whole world know that you exist.<\/p>\n<p>Once you decide to turn your passion for music into a career, there&#8217;s no turning back. It&#8217;s either you give it all you&#8217;ve got or you just don&#8217;t do it.<\/p>\n<p>To guide you for the first few steps in promoting your music, we&#8217;re giving you the basic marketing stuff you need to market your music.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0996470917b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0996470917b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#1-killer-press-kit\" >1. KILLER PRESS KIT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#2-business-card\" >2. BUSINESS CARD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#3-kick-ass-website\" >3. KICK-ASS WEBSITE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#4-quality-band-photos\" >4. QUALITY BAND PHOTOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#5-giggem-profile\" >5. GIGGEM PROFILE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#6-newsletter\" >6. NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/marketing-checklist-indie-musician\/#7-demo-cd\" >7. DEMO CD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-killer-press-kit\"><\/span><strong>1. KILLER PRESS KIT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18979\" title=\"press-kit3 musician\" src=\"https:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/press-kit3-520x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Press Kit, also known as media kit or bio kit, is one of the integral elements of a musician\u2019s career.<\/p>\n<p>It contains the artist\u2019s bio, background, photos, demo CD, newspaper clippings, and many other useful information and gimmicks to inform the big guys that you exist.<\/p>\n<p>You will send it to record companies, promoters, radio stations, clubs, journalists, and to anyone who can possibly help him become more established.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-make-press-kit\/\">Indie Musicians: How to Make a Kick-Ass Press Kit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/indie-musicians-tips-making-band-bio\/\">Indie Musicians: Tips in Making a Band Bio<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-business-card\"><\/span><strong>2. BUSINESS CARD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18981\" title=\"Kevin_Heider_business_card_web\" src=\"https:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Kevin_Heider_business_card_web-520x211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"244\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although a website may seem sufficient, business cards are still the foundation of a formal introduction to your band.<\/p>\n<p>When you meet with booking managers, a business card makes you appear more professional. You will miss a lot of opportunities if you have nothing to hand new-found contacts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/diecut-business-cards\/\">Very Creative Die-Cut Business Cards<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-kick-ass-website\"><\/span><strong>3. KICK-ASS WEBSITE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18982\" title=\"13-band-musician-web-design\" src=\"https:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/13-band-musician-web-design.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make your website look really legit and make sure each page is in line with the brand you&#8217;re trying to create.<\/p>\n<p>Include a blog, biography, songs, videos, a calendar, and more. Nowadays, you simply cannot not have a website if you&#8217;re a musician.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-quality-band-photos\"><\/span><strong>4. QUALITY BAND PHOTOS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18984\" title=\"RockBand3\" src=\"https:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RockBand3-520x325.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The photos communicate what you look like, but also what your whole vibe is about.<\/p>\n<p>By looking at one picture, the viewers should be able to tell if they want to hear your music.<\/p>\n<p>A metal band must have a different style presentation from a pop band.\u00a0Photos are needed for your Facebook page, press kit&#8230;well, everything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/shoot-conceptual-band-photos\/\">Band Promotion: How to Shoot Conceptual Band Photos<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-giggem-profile\"><\/span><strong>5. GIGGEM PROFILE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18985\" title=\"suggestions-focused\" src=\"https:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/suggestions-focused-520x308.png\" alt=\"cd indie musician\" width=\"601\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Giggem is a new (June 2013) matchmaking tool designed solely for Musicians, Bands and Music Industry Professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Bands can find new members, musicians can find bands to join and all artists can find a manager or a label for moving their career forward.<\/p>\n<p>Custom profiles for each user type enable Musicians, Bands and Songwriters to add all the info, multimedia, career highlights and who they seek on their profile while industry pros can promote their businesses to others and seek new talents to represent or sign.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-newsletter\"><\/span><strong>6. NEWSLETTER<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18993\" title=\"newsletter musician\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/newsletter-musician-520x315.jpg\" alt=\"cd indie musician\" width=\"600\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/newsletter-musician-520x315.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/newsletter-musician-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/newsletter-musician.jpg 535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With email\u00a0of course\u00a0you also \u201cfight for attention\u201d like you do on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>However even with the amount of emails coming in every day, most people generally read all of their emails (eventually).<\/p>\n<p>So with e-mail you have a more direct and \u201cdeep\u201d engagement with your fan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-demo-cd\"><\/span><strong>7. DEMO CD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18991 \" title=\"demo cd\" src=\"https:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/demo-cd-520x267.jpg\" alt=\"cd indie musician\" width=\"600\" height=\"308\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course. A Demo CD is a must.<\/p>\n<p>You just cannot promote without it. This should include only 3-4 of your best songs.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you check the sound quality of each before sending them.<\/p>\n<p>______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">custom vinyl records<\/a> and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that you are confident with your talent and are head-over-heels in love with the songs you&#8217;ve recorded, it&#8217;s time to let the whole world know that you exist. Once you decide to turn your passion for music into a career, there&#8217;s no turning back. 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