| The ultimate goal of most musicians who use | | | | easier. |
| MySpace is to attract a record label. Earning a | | | | Create a buzz on MySpace by attracting more fans |
| contract to record an album can be a musician way | | | | to your page. Join MySpace forums, list upcoming |
| into the music business. But what can you do to | | | | events, and advertise your page on fliers, business |
| attract record labels? Creating a profile page and | | | | cards, and other marketing materials as this will prompt |
| uploading music is a good start, but by no means is it | | | | fans who have seen your live shows to visit and |
| the end of your marketing efforts. Below you will find a | | | | download your songs. |
| few tips on attracting a record label and getting them | | | | Tip#3: Contacting Record Labels |
| to take notice of your talent. | | | | Finding information about record labels is easy |
| Tip#1: Upload a Variety of Songs | | | | because of the internet. Instead of sending a copy of |
| Just because you have to list the genre of music you | | | | your latest CD or a few of your tunes, you can send |
| perform does not mean you have to upload songs | | | | record labels the link to your MySpace profile page. |
| that only reflect that genre! Show record labels and | | | | Music executives will appreciate this much more than |
| fans that you have other musical interests by | | | | strange pieces of mail showing up at their offices. |
| uploading songs that are different from one another. | | | | Sending a quick email with your contact information |
| This will show your range, ability to attract fans from | | | | may be enough to get you noticed. Research record |
| other genres, which increases your marketability, and | | | | companies to see which ones cater to your genre, |
| prove to record labels you are worth investing in. | | | | and which ones accept email from musicians. |
| Tip#2: Fuel the Fan Fires | | | | Tip#4: Selling Your Album on MySpace |
| Record labels conduct searches on MySpace | | | | If you release an album on your own, sell it on |
| everyday looking for talented musicians. One way to | | | | MySpace in order to generate buzz and also catch |
| get them to stop on your profile page is by showing | | | | the attention of record labels. Being able to show |
| them you have a strong fan base. The more people | | | | record labels that you are a professional musician who |
| who visit your site, the more popular your page | | | | is passionate about music will set you apart from the |
| becomes on MySpace. Use the marketing tools | | | | rest. |
| available in order to gain fan interest. | | | | Attracting record labels will require you to remain |
| Record labels want to sign those who are already | | | | diligent about marketing your music on MySpace. |
| experienced in working crowds during shows and who | | | | Uploading songs, using marketing tools such as blogs, |
| have a strong online presence because it makes | | | | video, and photos will help record labels get a better |
| promoting the music much easier. Having a strong fan | | | | idea of what your sound. Use these marketing tools |
| base will make selling records and make promoting | | | | and others offered on MySpace go showcase your |
| concert tours and other public appearances much | | | | musical talents. |