The music industry is hard to break into, a lucky shot or knowing the right person could be all you need to have your songs on radio stations across the country.  Musicians everywhere are attempting to get noticed by recording companies and music labels.  In order to be a successful professional musician and sell music online, you will need to work hard and use some of the tried and true tips of past musicians.

Network

As you perform shows and continue your music production you are most likely going to come into contact with other musicians and professionals in the music business. Take the time to get to know them and keep in contact with them.  Each connection (check out our previous post on How to Make Connections) you make, has the potential to advance your music, your relationship with your fans and increase your ability to sell music on iTunes and online.  With each new introduction, ask questions and attempt to find common ground. Many times other artists or industry professionals will have answers to your questions or will be able to introduce you to the right people.

One Step at a Time

For many artists, being nationally or even locally known can be a long process. Be patient and handle your path to stardom in small portions. Your first step is to determine your goals for your music career.  Afterward, create a game plan of how you will reach each goal.  Finally, in the beginning and throughout your music career you may have several expenses, breakup each one and handle it in smaller payments or piece by piece. It is easier to be successful with simpler steps than a daunting aspiration.

Use a Music Distribution Company

Last, if you are impatient to have your music on the public market but haven’t been signed by a record label, you have the option of using a music distribution company.  Music distribution companies, like SongCast, make it easy to sell music on iTunes and other online companies.  All you have to do is prepare your music, upload your tracks and you can sell music online to major companies like iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, Rhapsody and emusic.  With SongCast, you will be able to keep all of the royalties from your music sales, while we provide the UPC and ISRC codes.

For more ways to promote your music and to sell music online, contact a SongCast representative today!