With all the new technologies and immediate techniques to sell on the internet nowadays, more and more musicians are selling their music not through a large record label and CD in stores, but through online stores. Musicians who sell online don't need contracts and record companies. They sell directly to fans. For those ready to experience this new business opportunity, here are a couple of ways to succeed and sell music online.
Steps
Step 1. Look for start-up capital
It is likely that at first you will need some way to finance your music. Without a conventional record company contract, emerging musicians will have to pay for everything out of their own pockets. Think about the possibility of applying for professional loans related to your musical career.
Step 2. Save the music in the correct format
For most online stores, you will need to upload the full songs in.mp3 or.mp4. Consider the most suitable for the seller and sell it.
Step 3. Deposit the music
There are special procedures for depositing musical rights. Consider them all before releasing your music, as once popular it could be plagiarized. A violated copyright may be complex to claim.
Step 4. Find music retailers
Various online stores are available for selling songs. The most famous and important is iTunes, but by looking a little, emerging musicians can find smaller retailers such as Songstall, Getonic, Tunecore, CD Baby and others.
Read the dealer's agreement. Most sites offer advantageous deals, but be sure to read every detail of a deal to make sure you approve the terms
Step 5. Promote the music
Many have heard the phrase "no publicity is bad publicity". The slogan is usually suitable for music, where news often drives sales. Think about the best ways to promote your musical talent to sell more songs on the internet.
- Create viral videos. Simply posting music online won't automatically make it attractive. Shooting good quality and interesting videos and uploading them to YouTube or other sites is much more likely to succeed.
- Take advantage of local events. When online promotion isn't enough, playing or attending local events can get you to know even more. Some successful musicians testify how the combination of online sales and live concerts gives visibility. The idea is that seeing your band live, the audience will switch to buying the songs online.
