Selling Your Music

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I would like to see others with gospel music websites join together to promote independent artist projects.
I am trying to practice what I preach. My goal is to learn how to create and market my own gospel music projects.
www.technoinnovations.com/artist_page.htm  

[j4reel]

Hey Chris I am down to get something like this going.  I am young and just starting but i want more than my local peoples hear my stuff.  I want others to hear the sound that is being produced even though it is not pushed by the big companies

[Kenny G]

Well guys that's why I really created my website. To help promote independent gospel artists regardless where they live, what denomination they are or whether its a group, choir or solist! It's been a struggle but I feel its my way of ministering to God's people in my own little way. Somehow giving indie artists a platform for more exposure on the net. There are other sites doing this as well like www.nuthinbutgospel.com and www.contempogospel.com

There's another new website on the scene called www.thegospelzone.com that also showcases independent gospel artists.

But I think this particular forum is asking artists how they are going about selling their music whether it's over the internet or not. What are your experiences if any that you'd like to share?

[MDD]

Well, my method is promotion internet and street wise.
In the internet you want to hit as many chat rooms, forums, sites that deal with the type of music your doing and the type of music you want to cross-over to.  This means you have to dedicate some time to research.  For me, I give God all the credit and glory for endowing me with a creative mind.  Something as simple as a search on "teenager forums", will open a world of new fans, collabo's and clients.  For an indie artist, the internet is the sustaining tool that will take you places your money cant take you (right now).  However, (in my opinion) you must treat as a marketing tool and not a mean to make money.  It is a vehicle that will get you in the arena you need to be in to make what you want happen.  But, it is hard work and long hours that will bring the most benefits.
Outside of the internet, street promotions, open mics and shows are the way.  That is the only way people will get to know you.  I live in New York and though it may appear big it is small and the artist,s who,s name you continually hear is the one you will remember.  

MDD
(ALBUM DROP IN NOV.; STAY TUNE FOR AVAILABILITY SPOTS) CHECK OUT MUSIC AT

www.mp3.com/mdd and Ken's Gospel Crib Station

Holla....

[Kenny G]

MDD thanks for your post. And you're right...it is hard work and long hours that will bring the most benefits! I did the same thing in my approach to creating a website that caters to gospel music enthusiates.

Here's a link to an indie centre website www.indiecentre.com/info/article.cfm?CategoryID=6&ArticleID=24

There you'll read an article by a guy (in a rock band) who provides examples and info on how he approached DIY (Doing It Yourself) online. Don't let the genre' (Rock) distract you! His advice would apply to any genre' (Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, Adult Contemporary, etc...).

www.musicbizacademy.com/ is another resource for any independent artist wanting to learn how to sell and promote their music.
[glow=red,2,300]This is a valuable resource![/glow]

As I come across more tips around the internet I will post it here for you.

Tell other artists to drop by and give their 2 cents!   <br>

[MDD]

Ken,
Thanks for the sites.  I am going to check them out.  Also, thanks for the feature on the site.  Your support is truly appreciated and I will never forget it.  May God bless you in all of your endeavors.

Holla
MDD

[Kenny G]

MDD, oh you know I got to give madd props to you my brotha for droppin a dope cd with the freshest tracks around. See both you and Tonex have somethin in common. You both think outside the BOX...know what I'm sayin'? Another brotha that's off da' chain is Deitrick Haddon. Homey got madd skillz!! You right up there wit 'em! Can't take nothin away from them though!

When you gonna drop down my way...you know in the ATL? I'm sure folk here would love to hear your music man. No I don't have any contacts like that! My thing is on the internet and that's it bro! I do get alot of ATL folk visiting my message boards as well as my website so you never know..you just might get a call soon!

Keep it real!  ;D

[MDD]

Whaz Up Ken
Thanks for the props on the album.  Keep me in prayer that it will reach the souls.  I hope I will be out in the ATL soon... but best believe that when I do come through, I'll let you know

Holla
MDD
mp3.com/mdd
album coming in Nov. 2001

[rokenn3]

Yo MDD,

Isn't Ken da MAN???  I love his spirit and his support!!  God DEFINITELY has big plans for you Ken!!!  One love!!

Robert K.

[MDD]

Whaz Up Robert K.

Most def, without a doubt. Mad shout out to you Ken; Keep doing your thang.

MDD

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I can help you sell music online by building you a very nice custom and affordable website.

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see also gospelhousemusic.com

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Free-T said:

see also gospelhousemusic.com

It is nice to see someone supporting indie artist.  We are a new record company in the Washington DC area.  Our office is located in Baltimore, Maryland.  Our new release is called, "I Gotta a Praise."  It has been in heavy rotation on the local radio stations, and we have began to get airplay in other states.  The artist name is Detrick Edwards.  God has blessed us to be featured on the NBA Allstar Gospel Jam in Philly with such artist as Jeff Majors, Morrett Brown Clark, and Wilmington Chester Mass Choir.  We also opened for William Becton for Gospel Truth Magazines first concert.  If you have a minute please check our artist's website out a detrickedwards.com.  Music bites can be found on the buy music page.  If you have any really hot artist that are looking for a strong new indie label please have them call us at 410-655-5662.  We are looking to take the gospel market by storm through showing the industry  a record company that stands on the integrity that God requires of us.

[lordandlewis]

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Hello everyone well I have found out its super hard to get your music played over the air.And its a plus when you no someone that knows someone the more work you put in your ministry God will send the people that you need to get you were you want to go I am a witness he sent a grammy award winner my way that use to sang secular music but he gave his life to christ and sings for God but he knows people in the gospel feild and he dosn't mind helping me. And chat rooms and forums is a good place to get people to go to your website and other things so everyone be encourage don't give up because your contract or whatever you looking for could be right around the corner
if you want to check out my website its www.lordandlewis.com
God bless you all

[ditta]

i m an artist singing christian songs by writing comosing
in indian style n languages as hindi urdu n punjabi.
i want to market my songs plz. feed back
john ditta