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How to Market Your Band. Self-promotion is not always easy, but to market your band you
have to get out there and sell yourself. These steps will help you do that. You will need
Flyers A web presence Networking skills Demo recordings and a video (optional). Step 1.
Create flyers, which are an easy way to expose locals to your band. Post as many of your
flyers as you can. Hit record stores, music shops, concert venues, and bars, along with
any other places music lovers frequent. To save money, copy the flyers in black and white.
Step 2. Create a web site for your band and create profiles on free social-networking
sites. An online presence will allow you to reach more people than just those in your
geographical area. Don't forget to list your URL on any flyers you create. Step 3. Upload
your music to your web site, social-networking sites, and public forums. Prepare CD demos
that you can give away to people who might want to book your band or sign you to a recording
contract. Record a video of your band and upload the clip for more exposure. Step 4.
Go to as many shows as you can, and listen to other bands. Talk to them about what they
are doing to book gigs and be noticed. Did you know Did you know? In a recent survey,
almost half of 13- to 17-year-olds used social-networking sites to download or stream music.