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Even if you are currently sleeping on your buddy’s couch, you may  promote  your performer with little or no resources. ( You’ll need a PC and Internet access)

Free music marketing (as the name suggests) doesn’t cost resources, but it will take some time, creative and determination. Ready?

1. Get an Email Account. Free email accounts are available from Gmail, Hotmail or many other web-based email companies. Simply go to their homepage and sign up for an account, and you’ll be up and going in minutes.

2. Get a MySpace.com Page. You can get the band a MySpace.com web site for free. There you can likewise load up some of your songs, photos, etc. Once you have your web site up email all your companions and listeners to come check it out and add them to your friend list. You can then contact them all at once to announce future shows, song releases, etc.

3. Get Something to Sell. You cannot make any resources if you do not have anything to sell. When you’re playing gigs, even free ones can make you resources by selling stuff to the fans. Make sure you have copies of your music on compact disc  or a flash drive to sell. You can also sell merchandise with your band’s name and logo on it. You can do this Internet for free by performance ting up a virtual storefront at CaféPress.com. They’ll give you a little retailer front website and show how your logo looks on multiple items you select. Once an individual buys the stuff, they handle all the billing and shipping and send you a check.

4. Get a Sponsor. No, not an AA sponsor! I mean a company sponsor who will give your band resources to  encourage  their company. Create off by looking for “Angel” sponsors. These can be parents, grandparents or friends of the family who have a little extra resources to invest in your career. Then look to organizations who would value from advertising to the audiences you will be playing to. Auto dealers, clothing stores, soft drink or beer distributors, are also a nice prospects. Show them that their resources will be going directly into the creation of the marketing materials, and not the band beer fund! By way of example, you put their logo with yours on T-shirts, flyers, posters, banners, etc., in ex differ for them paying for the cost of creating those pieces.

5. Alert The Media. Contact Local radio and television station and provide to play any on or off air gatherings or gatherings they are having. You could or could not get paid this time, but having your name on the minds and lips of the Local movers and shakers could only help your career. With a little work you could market your music for free and keep all the rewards yourself. individuals are doing this right now, and so could you. You just need to pick up a few marketing tips, tricks and techniques prefer the pros use.