industry advice

Promoting Indie Music - the WGC "to do" list

Ellen shares the "to do list" for each new release... it's extensive. 

Are you an independent artist with an EP that isn't going anywhere? Ellen Tift of Worldwide Groove Corporation shares her music promoting "to do" list in this 4 part series. In part 1, Ellen discusses getting digital distribution and all that entails, different websites to have artist profiles on, and submitting music to Pandora and XM radio.

Indie artists often don't know what to do after they've finished their song, EP, or album. Ellen Tift of Worldwide Groove Corporation shares her indie music promotion "To Do" list in this 4 part series. In part 2, Ellen discusses joining performing rights organizations, how to get your songs published, the benefits of joining SoundExchange, other places to submit your music, what promotional materials you might need, building a website, artist bios, and how to create material for a press release.

It can be daunting for independent music artists to take on the challenge of promoting their own music after they've finished a song, EP, or album.  Ellen Tift of Worldwide Groove Corporation shares her music promotion "To Do" list in this 4 part series.  In part 3, Ellen discusses putting together a press kit, getting reviews, gathering email addresses to build your mailing list, youtube videos, people stealing music, royalties, the cost of CDs, and the challenges of making money.

Being an indie musician can be exhausting, especially when it comes time to promote your song, EP, or album. Ellen Tift of Worldwide Groove Corporation shares her indie music promotional "To Do" list in this 4 part series. In part 4, Ellen discusses monetizing your music, dealing with criticism, connecting with DJs, and general words of encouragement to indie artists.