Each time I post a new song to my site, I'm hoping for another microscopic (or macroscopic) boost to find new fans. But creating the music isn't enough, I have to find new ways to get the word out - and that's where you can help.
The number one best method is for you to use your own creativity - if you think there are professional opportunities for any of my songs, then go ahead and follow up and see what happens - it couldn't hurt! But beyond that, here are some simple ideas:
- If you're on facebook, join my facebook group. Facebook is a highly connected place and it's very possible to recommend music to friends and start pushing things in a viral direction.
- Check out my player on the right sidebar - there are ways to share it and republish it on your own web page or blog.
- Go through the links on my right sidebar and if you have any memberships to any of the relevant sites, "add" me, "like" me, do whatever seems appropriate to boost my numbers - most of these sites react to additional popularity by increasing the likelihood a song will be recommended to new people.
- Simply recommend the site or the songs to friends you know - the more people on my mailing list, the better.
- Send me suggestions! I'm always curious about other effective ways to get the word out.
In the meantime, I'm continuing to work on writing new songs and coming up with enough repertoire to be able to gig in a variety of circumstances. In addition to the songs on the Songs tab, beyond Damn My Eyes, I have two more songs completed, one other mostly completed, and three others in workshop mode. They'll all exist soon enough.
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 5:07pm
Thought you would get a kick out of this. Keep you the good work...
http://tinyurl.com/apkcp6
Tue, 03/03/2009 - 6:31pm
ha!! That's awesome, David! My iPhone said that you commented (without me knowing what you said) and my first reaction to my girlfriend was, "hey! my best friend from elementary school just commented on my blog!" what a blast this all is. :)