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16May/130

Article – Cut Through the Noise: 3 Simple And Effective Ways for Musicians to Get Noticed

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16-May-2013. Compelling article by Lukas Camenzind.

Article url: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/cut-through-the-noise-3-simple-and-effective-ways-for-musici.html
Author - http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/author/lukascamenzind

Smart musicians know that their career depends on building a loyal relationship with as many fans as possible. But before you can start to build that relationship, you have to get people’s attention…

So how do you cut through the noise?

Well, here’s a simple rule: What stands out gets remembered and talked about. What blends in gets forgotten - or worse - goes unnoticed.

If you want to be remembered and talked about, here are 3 simple and effective ways to do it:

1. Use Stunning Visuals

We live in the age of visual culture. Social networks like Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and others are built around images. Images are effective because they capture a message or emotion that we can experience in an instant (that’s great because everyone’s short on time). When you bundle your music with beautiful, awe-inspiring visuals, people will not only notice, but also pass it along. Make your visual appearance a priority - it’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to get more attention.

2. Give People What They Already Want

Whenever you’re trying to motivate someone to take a specific action - like listening to your song, or signing up for your email list - you need to give him or her a good reason to do so. That means you have to offer something they value (or are at least curious about) in return.

Unfortunately your music alone is usually not enough - even if you give it away for free. You need to offer what your ideal fan already wants - before he/she knows you exist.

Here’s an idea: Record a cover version of a popular song and make it sound different: play a rock tune with no guitars, or a jazz version of a rap song. The original artist’s fans will be curious to hear your version - now you’ve got their attention.

3. Inspire Or Enrage

Don’t try to please everyone. If you don’t stand for anything - why should anyone care about what you have to say? Are you an atheist? Write a controversial song about it. By alienating some, you’ll connect more deeply with others. Plus, when you tap into high-arousal emotions like inspiration or anger, people are more likely to take action. Whether you’re evoking positive or negative feelings - make sure you get people fired up, and they’ll pay attention to you.

13May/130

www.friendlymusic.com

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13-May-2013. Learning about FriendlyMusic.com.

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13May/130

recommended ebook – Six Figure Musician: Advice for Musicians

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13-May-2013. ... recommended reading - free ebook from Oasis CD - http://www.oasiscd.com/request/sixfiguresO-NEWVIS.asp . Six-Figure Musician::Advice for musicians on how to sell more music, get more people to shows, make more money. 125-page PDF file.

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12May/130

updated klaus flouride & legendary stardust cowboy’s websites

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12-May-2013. Updated both Klaus Flouride & The Legendary Stardust Cowboy's websites with a new show.

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - The Legendary Stardust Cowboy with The Altamont Boys, Girls with Guns @The Stork Club, Oakland, California
http://www.legendarystardustcowboy.com
http://www.klausflouride.com

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7May/130

launched a new website for composer/songwriter johnny nash!

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http://www.JohnNashMusic.com

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6May/130

received a very generous website donation from composer/songwriter john nash

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6May/130

san francisco indie band fleeting trance releases new single – (back to the) core us

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6-May-2013. "have you guys all heard this song? I worked on it with Jeremy D'Antonio & Bart Davenport and released it as a single. You can preview it here and buy it on i-tunes or CD Baby. I think it's pretty catchy and you'll enjoy it. I just finished 2 new tracks that I plan to release by the end of the month but could use your help spreading the word about this track to fund those ones. make sense? thanks https://soundcloud.com/fleeting-trance" - Manasseh Bernal

One can purchase this song at:

CD Baby - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/fleetingtrance4

Artist information:

Fleeting Trance on SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/fleeting-trance
Fleeting Trance on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fleeting-Trance/157174507642271
On Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fleetingtrance

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5May/130

met with alameda singer/songwriter john nash

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5-May-2013. Met with Alameda singer/songwriter John Nash - providing him guidance on his WordPress website - http://www.johnnashmusic.com

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5May/130

mike glendinning talks about me in his music blog!

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http://www.mikegrungejazz.com

5-May-2013. Singer/songwriter/guitarist/artist Mike Glendinning mentions me in his blog!

My Friend Bridget. "Yeah we have a lot of musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area in case you did not notice. And I feel there are people who do not play an instrument that are just as important to music. I'm going to start mentioning them. Please visit photographer Bridget Canfield. http://www.200pockets.com.

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5May/130