By clivecalvin on April 16, 2008
Myspace is a household name, so why cant your band be that as well? With the innovation and the recognition of Myspace as a viable marketing and networking option, new users are signing up each and every day for a variety of reasons and while Myspace caters to just about every group and interest, it [...]
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By clivecalvin on April 12, 2008
You have already created a Myspace page for your band, or if you are a solo artist, you have created a page for yourself and your music. You have filled out the profile information, posted pictures, invited a few friends, and written some whimsical blog entries chronicling a few of the crazier moments at local [...]
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By clivecalvin on April 3, 2008
So far, your musical debut on Myspace is going great. You are gaining more friends and everyone is giving you positive comments and feedback on your songs and your page. Now is the time to go after the bigger fish and start attracting more attention, especially the kind of attention that can launch a career [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 28, 2008
Myspace is not just a trendy fad, nor is it just for those wanting to find long lost friends. It is a viable solution to a very real problem faced by many new bands and musicians struggling with a way to market and promote their sound. It is one of the best ways on the [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 17, 2008
Myspace is the perfect way to keep up with old friends and to share information, photos, and anything else you wish to share. Myspace suits a variety of people leading a variety of lifestyles ensuring that no one will be left behind. One of Myspace’s strong suits seems to be in specialty areas and one [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 9, 2008
While many musicians have a Myspace page devoted to their band and their music, most of those musicians do not use it to its full potential. Granted, Myspace is a great place to connect with friends and fans, upload songs, sell merchandise, and a host of other really terrific services and capabilities, but the main [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 9, 2008
Using the internet as a way to promote your band and get your sound out to millions is just the sensible thing to do now a days. Myspace has become a very popular resource for these musicians who know the importance of networking, but it should not be the only image that you have out [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 7, 2008
Promotion, promotion, promotion is the main thing you have to keep in mind as you attempt to make yourself and your songs known to the world. Simply having a Myspace and playing at a few local scenes is not going to make you famous. Sure, you’ve sold a handful of CDs, you have a moderate [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 4, 2008
As an up and coming musical artist, there are many things to keep in mind and to consider as you strive to build up your reputation and develop a fan base. Before you decide which venue to perform at and way before you decide which Malibu summer home you want, first things first: you have [...]
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By clivecalvin on March 1, 2008
When looking for the next artists to sign, record executives frequent sites such as Myspace. In the past few years, Myspace has yielded several artists that have gone on to become successful and influential musical artists. So what are the criteria that these executives use when searching through the countless Myspace musicians? Popularity seems to [...]
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