Independent Musicians Network

How to Guarantee YOUR Music is Heard by Record Labels

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:58 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians.

If you want to guarantee that your music

is heard by a Record Company A&R, check

this out...

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/1GetMyArHookup

You can select which record label you

want to work with, receive answers to

your questions, have your music heard

for deal consideration, and receive
live feedback on the spot from an A&R Rep!

If you're serious about getting a record deal,

just check out the link below to get started

while space is still available.

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/1GetMyArHookup

To your music success,

Traci Crowley

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/sellyourmusiconline_reviews.htm

Promoting Your Music through Internet Radio

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:12 GMT

Hi, to our indie musician friends.

We just learned about an up and coming Internet Radio
Station that can help you get great exposure for your
music.

Here's a terrific chance to get your music heard...so
make sure you check it out today!

For details, check out their press release below...

To your music success,
Traci Crowley
http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/index.htm
**new site**http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com
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Promoting Your Music through Internet Radio

ND Lounge Radio is allowing musicians to submit there
music to be played on there Internet radio station.
ND Lounge is a free to listen, 100% commercial free
Internet Radio Station Streaming you the Best in Lounge,
Downtempo, Ambient, and Trip Hop Music. About 75% of the
music you hear on ND Lounge is from independent artist,
hence the name ND lounge. For a limited time
you can sign up to be heard with the rest of these indie
artist for a free 1 month trial, if your music fits the
genre. Also you will receive a link on ndlounge.com so
fans can find you after they hear your song.. At the
end of the month you will be emailed a report with the
times your song has been played and the amount of
listeners for each time. Over a 1 month period between
500 and 1000 people will hear your music. After the free
trial month is over if you still want to be played on ND
lounge its only 10 dollars a month.
(which helps keep us on the air and commercial free)
You won't find any other way on the Internet to promote
your music better for free then this offer.

Please visit www.ndlounge.com for more info.

Contact:
Andy Natusch, director of PR
andynatusch@gmail.com
ndlougne@live.com Company Ltd.
http://www.ndlounge.com

Shuffle Blues Video Lesson

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:36 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians.

Here's a video I think you'll really like.

You can check it out at the link below.

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/shuffleblues

This video comes from DVD 5 of Dan Denley's
Acoustic Guitar Secrets course (coming Fri,
March 14). And people are stoked about it.
Here are couple of comments I saw posted on the
blog...

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NiteHowl March 8th 2008 1:42am

Dan,
It’s lookin’ good! Soundin’ good. Looks to me like your on the
right track to layin’ down some tune apps in a usable fashion.
Staying on this train of thought WILL get the job done.
NiteHowl

*****************************************************

Steve Givens March 9th 2008 at 12:41am

Dan, This was a very simple way to introduce the blues to a
beginner, and also a great way for someone who has a little
knowledge about blues to progress forward and maybe add
a little more to their own style. Great work, keep ideas like
this going. Thanks, Steve

*****************************************************

Anyways, check out the video and enjoy!

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/shuffleblues

To your music success,
Traci Crowley
Guitar Lessons, Learning to Play Guitar, and More!

Fan Email Marketing Article

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:35 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians.

One of our musician friends over at Ticket Printing.com wrote a great article about how to stay connected with your fans via email...check out the article below.

To your music success,
Traci Crowley
Create Music Beats, Produce Music, and More!

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Using emails for online music marketing proves to be a very difficult task to master,
but a very important one that every artist must master. Fan club newsletters allow fans
to stay connected with the artists without the added effort of returning to the artist’s site.
I have simplified it into three key areas for a successful fan club email newsletter.

Perking Interest

One of the hardest parts in compiling a music newsletter is getting subscribers to read it!

1. Create an interesting subject title. Just like blogs and articles, no one will start to read the newsletter if the title or subject line does not generate interest in the fan to read the publication. “August Newsletter” does not perk interest in a subject line.

2. Make it personal to the subscriber. Instead of writing a general “hi,” make the newsletter specific for everyone. This makes the fan feel important to the artist because their personal name is used. Similarly, use the band’s name or specific artist’s name when closing the letter to add to the personal effect.

3. Write for the reader. The newsletter is not a place to sell products and promote music, but rather a place to write interesting content the reader wants to read. Occasionally mentioning new fan merchandise is all right, but always keep the reader in mind. Target your content to the reader and make sure it is relevant to their needs.

4. Personalize it more. Have options the user can choose makes the letter just for them. For instance, allow them to insert their zip code for the option of receiving info when the band is touring in their area. The more personal and specific towards the fan, the more apt they will want to read it.

Provide relevant links. Hand-in-hand with writing the newsletter for the fans, provide the fans with relevant links they would want. Direct them towards other music related sites or services.

Perfecting the Newsletter

Find the perfect layout. The design and layout of the newsletter may need several revisions before finding the perfect look. Having color and formatting are necessary but can be overdone. In addition, inserting picture and video that the fans would like make the newsletter stand out more.
Choose the correct day and time. Fans need to expect the newsletter in a consistent manner, whether it is every week or every month. EmailLabs reports the best day to send emails is Tuesday or Wednesday in the morning hours when people regularly check their email. After picking a day, stay consistent with that day and time.
Encourage word-of-mouth marketing. Add a “Send to a Friend” button where your fans can easily send the newsletter to anyone they believe would enjoy it. Word-of-mouth marketing is the most effective, so encourage it as much as possible.
Check the newsletter before emailing it to fans. Based on the type of server your fan uses, (Hotmail, Yahoo, Google, AOL, etc.) the newsletter may show up differently. Sign-up to all the major email servers and send the newsletter to yourself to check the formatting in each before sending a faulty newsletter to all your fans.

Track Email Stats

Track all statistics relevant to the email campaign. Valid metrics include:

Click through rate
Open rate
Click to open
Bounce rate
Referral rate
Unsubscribe rate

If these statistics do not meet standards, chances are the design format or content is not relating to the fans. Start by asking these basic questions:

· What are your fans not getting out of the newsletter?

· Why do they not find it valuable?

· Does the content need to be more targeted?

Email campaigns are an ongoing process requiring constant attention and direction.

Email newsletters are important for maintaining a constant fan base. To gain more subscribers, refer to the newsletter as a fan club and offer exclusive offers to fan club members only, like pre-sale tickets or discounts. Your band will instantly see a bigger subscribing list / fan base after implementing these techniques.

By Lance Trebesch

lance@ticketprinting.com

www.TicketPrinting.com

Here's a Great Way to Sell Your Music Online

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:46 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians.

You want a great way to sell your music online?

Add fresh content to your website...often, that is related to your
music website.

This gives your website visitors another reason to come back to your
site...to see what new content you may be adding.

Making your website more "sticky" is something to work towards
because the longer you have current and potential customers at
your site, the more opportunity you'll have to sell your music online
to them.

One way you can make your site more "sticky" is to add Royalty Free Music Articles
to your site.

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/imn_indiemusic_articles.htm

Any article on our site that is listed as "Royalty Free" can be placed on your website.

All we ask is that you keep our author biography in place at the end of
the article...that's it.

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/imn_indiemusic_articles.htm

Remember, content is king...so the more relevant content you add to your
website, the better.

To your music success,
Traci Crowley
Create Music Beats, Produce Music, and More!

Fan Email Marketing Made Easy

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:14 GMT

Hi, Fellow Musicians.

Here is a great article that talks about using emails for
online music marketing. It is written by one of our
musician friends at Ticket Printing.com...check it out!
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Using emails for online music marketing proves to be a very
difficult task to master, but a very important one that every
artist must master. Fan club newsletters allow fans to stay
connected with the artists without the added effort of
returning to the artist’s site. I have simplified it into three
key areas for a successful fan club email newsletter.

Perking Interest

One of the hardest parts in compiling a music newsletter is
getting subscribers to read it!

1. Create an interesting subject title. Just like blogs and
articles, no one will start to read the newsletter if the
title or subject line does not generate interest in the
fan to read the publication. “August Newsletter” does
not perk interest in a subject line.

2. Make it personal to the subscriber. Instead of writing a
general “hi,” make the newsletter specific for everyone.
This makes the fan feel important to the artist because
their personal name is used. Similarly, use the band’s
name or specific artist’s name when closing the letter
to add to the personal effect.

3. Write for the reader. The newsletter is not a place to
sell products and promote music, but rather a place to write
interesting content the reader wants to read. Occasionally
mentioning new fan merchandise is all right, but always
keep the reader in mind. Target your content to the reader
and make sure it is relevant to their needs.

4. Personalize it more. Have options the user can choose makes
the letter just for them. For instance, allow them to insert
their zip code for the option of receiving info when the band
is touring in their area. The more personal and specific towards
the fan, the more apt they will want to read it.

Provide relevant links. Hand-in-hand with writing the newsletter

for the fans, provide the fans with relevant links they would want.
Direct them towards other music related sites or services.

Perfecting the Newsletter

1. Find the perfect layout. The design and layout of the newsletter

may need several revisions before finding the perfect look.
Having color and formatting are necessary but can be overdone.
In addition, inserting picture and video that the fans would like make the newsletter stand out more.

2. Choose the correct day and time. Fans need to expect the newsletter in a consistent manner, whether it is every week or every month. EmailLabs reports the best day to send emails is Tuesday or Wednesday in the morning hours when people regularly check their email. After picking a day, stay consistent with that day and time.

3. Encourage word-of-mouth marketing. Add a “Send to a Friend” button where your fans can easily send the newsletter to anyone they believe would enjoy it. Word-of-mouth marketing is the most effective, so encourage it as much as possible.

4. Check the newsletter before emailing it to fans. Based on the type of server your fan uses, (Hotmail, Yahoo, Google, AOL, etc.) the newsletter may show up differently. Sign-up to all the major email servers and send the newsletter to yourself to check the formatting in each before sending a faulty newsletter to all your fans.

Track Email Stats

Track all statistics relevant to the email campaign.

Valid metrics include:

Click through rate
Open rate
Click to open
Bounce rate
Referral rate
Unsubscribe rate

If these statistics do not meet standards, chances are
the design format or content is not relating to the fans.

Start by asking these basic questions:

· What are your fans not getting out of the newsletter?

· Why do they not find it valuable?

· Does the content need to be more targeted?

Email campaigns are an ongoing process requiring constant
attention and direction.

Email newsletters are important for maintaining a constant
fan base. To gain more subscribers, refer to the newsletter
as a fan club and offer exclusive offers to fan club members
only, like pre-sale tickets or discounts. Your band will instantly
see a bigger subscribing list / fan base after implementing
these techniques.

By Lance Trebesch

lance@ticketprinting.com

www.TicketPrinting.com

New Indie Musician Featured at our Site...Will You Be Next?

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:23 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians.

In case you haven't heard..."Double FF" has been selected as the first artist to be
featured in our IMN Hotlist area of our new Indie-Music Network website:

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/imn_overview.html

******************************

CONGRATULATIONS Double FF!

******************************

Visit our IMN Hotlist area at the following link for more information on
Double FF, learn where to pick up his CD's and More!

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/imn_overview.html

You can also learn more about Double FF at this link:

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/how_to_promote_music.htm

To your music success,

Traci Crowley

Founder,

Indie-Music Network

P.S. If you still want a chance to promote your music or band on our website,

Click the "Give Us Your Feedback" Link at the bottom ofthe following page:

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/imn_overview.html and tell us:

1) Why we should feature your band or music site

2) What other information and tips you want to see at our site

3) Your email address...so we can let you know if we decide to select your music site for free Ad placement...That's it!

Do You Think Like A Millionaire Music Mogul?

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:40 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians!

Have you ever wondered why your music career is not
going the way you want it?

Do you feel like you're more talented than the average
artist on the radio?

Are you ready for success in the music industry?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you
need this now more than ever.

If you want things to change for your business, you need
to think like a …..

Millionaire Music Mogul

You need to do the things they do, learn from their
experiences, and practice their strategies and concepts.

That's the only way you're going to get on top.

Take a look at what I mean. You'll learn this and more
with the new course.

Click Here To Think Like
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====> http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/MillionaireMusicMogal

Millionaire Music Success Principle #1

This concepts keeps people from putting all of their time and
resources in the wrong place. 98% of the reason why people fail
in the music industry is because they don't follow this
strategy.


Millionaire Music Success Principle #2

This strategy explains what the music industry is really
about.

Guess what? It's not about selling records.


Millionaire Music Success Principle #3

This principle describes what your real responsibility is in
the music industry. Once you understand this, you'll have a
whole new outlook on your music.

Plus, you'll learn 7 more principles along with how to get in
magazines, ideas to help you dominate your local region, and
how to even set up a record label with no cash.

If you want to check this out, go to the link below and tell
me what you think.

Click Here To Think Like
A Millionaire Music Mogul
====> http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/MillionaireMusicMogal


This is truly some good stuff and you need to know it now.

To Your Music Success!

Traci

Don't Be A Victim of Record Labels: Learn the Truth About How to Sell Your Music Online

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:30 GMT

Indie-Music Network is dedicated to helping musicians (just like you) reach your music goals, and successfully create, produce, and sell your music online.

As a result, our new site offers exclusive tips and tricks the top pros in the music industry use... to ultimately help you Sell Your Music Online the right way...and avoid being scammed by many unscrupulous record labels out there just waiting to take advantage of you and your music talent.

To learn more about what we are doing at our new site, and to hear a sample of our recent interview with David Nevue, accomplished musician/composer and author or How to Promote Your Music Succesfully on the Internet...check out our press release at the following link:

Don't Be A Victim of Record Labels: Learn the Truth About How to Sell Your Music Online

To your music success,
Traci Crowley
Founder, Indie-Music Network
Create Music, Produce Music, Sell Your Music Online...and More!

P.S. Remember to check out our Press Release at the link below...thanks!

Don't Be A Victim of Record Labels: Learn the Truth About How to Sell Your Music Online

Learn the Truth About How to Successfully Sell Your Music Online

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:24 GMT

Attention Musicians:
Learn How To Sell Your Music Online to Thousands
of Hungry Fans Waiting to Buy Your Music Now!

Can you imagine how great it would feel to share your music with the world?
Well, now is your chance to make it happen!

I recently had an exclusive 1:1 interview with David Nevue, founder of Music Biz Academy, and author of How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet.

So, why should you care about what David has to say?

Here Are Just A Few of David Nevue's Accomplishments:

In 2006 he used the internet to generate over $60,000 in sales (not including gigs, or CD sales at gigs)
He plays to over 600,000 people per month through his own radio webcast!
David has had requests to have his music in both independent and made for TV file
He has been included in the Wall Street Journals New Media Power List of people "being catapulted into positions of enormous influence" July 29, 2006 edition
David wrote one of the best books on the planet for indie musicians that teaches you How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet

So the bottom line, David is the real deal and he tells you the truth about what works and what does not work from his own experience selling music online.

In our exclusive interview David shares 3 extremely value tips to increasing your music sells online now.

Listen To A Sample From My Interview With David

Then check out the following link to learn how you can claim the full length audio
interview for FREE...this is one interview you don't want to miss!

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/Sell_My_Music.htm

To your music success,

Traci Crowley
Founder, Indie-Music Network
http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com/index.htm

Announcing: Indie-Music Network Site Re-launch

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:53 GMT

To our fellow musicians,

Indie-Music Network is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved Indie-Music Network Website!

In response to some great feedback we received from musicians and top experts within the music industry, we have re-designed our site to better help you succeed on your journey to create, produce, and sell your music online with unbelievable results.

Click this link to learn how to gain free access to our new and improved tools, strategies, and resources at our site...so we can help you reach your music dreams faster.

To your music success,

Traci Crowley
Founder, Indie-Music Network

P.S. Remember to Click this link for free access to our new site and for exclusive resources to help you create, produce, and sell your music online

World-Class Drum Lessons at a Great Price!

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:32 GMT

Hi, it's Traci from the Indie-Music Network.com team.

Jermaine at Hear and Play has come out with a world-class drum lesson resource that teaches you the secrets that the top drum players in the world have kept to themeselves...until now!

Check this hot new resource out for yourself by watching the videos below.

Thanks,
Traci
http:www.indie-musicnetwork.com

Create Music with Hot New Gospel Keys Urban Course

Fri, 18 May 2007 03:00 GMT

Hi, fellow musicians.

Check out this amazing Gospel Keys Course...it will help you take your keyboard playing to the next level!

At
last...! Gospel Keys Urban Pro 600 is finally here!

Now... You Can
Add Over 87 Of The Hottest Urban-Contemporary Chords &
Progressions to All your
Gospel Favorites
in less than
6 Hours!

Today
is the day! My friends at HearandPlay.com have just
released their latest
GospelKeys Urban Pro 600 DVD course!

Click here to see video clips and audio samples of
what the course will teach you to play over 87 Urban
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The dvd courses are selling
fast so I recommend you get to their website to check it
out! Also, for a limited time, they're offering a bonus
disc with exclusive (...never before seen) footage
(...the total course is 4 discs / almost 6 hours)!

For a 4-disc, almost

6-hour course, $69 is a giveaway! Where else can you
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BELOW :)

***************************************************************************************************************************

With this newest Urban Gospel course you'll be able
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* Implement a host of simple tricks that are
guaranteed to instantly add that well-known west coast
flavor to your playing (like

Jason White and

Mike Burrell).

* Beef up your playing drastically by adding
these small little

grace notes, slides, and fill-ins to your

chord transitions. Jon
utilizes this trick at least 80% of the time and he
spills the beans on exactly what to do to "own" it.

* How to master the art
of passing chords so that your

chord progressions and songs never sound dull or
"predictable." As you'll learn in the course, the goal
is to be unpredictable." That's when you know you've
arrived.

* Learn the ways of the west coast and how to
contemporize your playing by using countless numbers
of

"stupid "chords",

movements, and

accidentals! (Note: Please don't be offended.
This is real terminology in the gospel musician
community).

* How to play tons of
opened and closed chords and how to use them at the
right time.

... And much much more!

If you're like me, you know how hard it is to find
valuable resources for gospel musicians! If you're truly

serious about

learning worship music, this could very well be what
you've been

looking for!

To your music success,

Traci Crowley

http://www.indie-musicnetwork.com

P.S.

Click here to take advantage of today's special offer!

Become a Gospel All-Star

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:41 GMT

NOW YOU CAN BECOME A GOSPEL
ALL-STAR

(Read Below)

Dear Gospel Lover,

Have you always been interested in playing Gospel music, but you

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Have you played simple melodies and a few chords in gospel music and

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and Charismatic Styles

4. Gospel Keys 500 (3.0 hrs): Experiencing Up-tempo Shouting
Music

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Songs

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Wow, I know that's a lot. Gospel Keys don't play around over there.

So, if you're really serious about taking your piano playing to the

next level and adapting a crisp and professional sound as well, you

owe it to yourself to take them up on this incredible deal.

All the best,

Traci Crowley

www.indie-musicnetwork.com

P.S. - You might find more interesting information, techniques,

or resources just by clicking around on their website.

Limited Time Holiday Promotion: Save 70% on all Keywords and Upgrades at Indie 500 Music.com

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:26 GMT

Happy Holidays to All of Our Musician Friends,

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Thanks, and Happy Holidays from your
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