https://articleseen.com/rss/rssauthor.aspx?auth=gabe sullivanArticleSeen.com - Submit your quality article for maximum exposureCopyright 2009 ArticleSeenhttps://articleseen.com/Article_fan-based-marketing-for-independent-bands_46653.aspxBeing an independent musician has its ups and downs. The obvious down part is where most of the time, indie musicians feel handicapped in that they don’t have the power of the big distribution companies to help them sell their CDs.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:03:48 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_strategies-for-selling-cds-online_46652.aspxSelling CDs is as hard as selling anything else. But we now live in the era of technology, and we’re blessed with the Internet, as our best bet to move products. Here are some strategies for selling your CDs online.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:43:49 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_cd-making-decisions_46649.aspxSongs chosen, recording done, and post-production on the tracks is also done. Now your band is ready to have the CDs made. There are still a lot of things to worry about, and lots of decisions to make as each decision will determine how your CDs will sell.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:01:26 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_strategies-to-sell-your-cds-at-live-performances_46648.aspxIndie bands make money from selling CDs, and also gain fame. One of the best places to sell your CDs is at your own live gigs. The key is: give a good show and some of your fans will want to take your music home with them.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:42:10 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_putting-the-on-your-cd_46647.aspxArtists are usually happy enough when their music is heard by lots of people. What is often overlooked is pricing their work. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to put a price on your CD, but this should not be taken lightly as well.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:24:19 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_cd-creation-101_46646.aspxIndie music acts appear at selected events only, and it’s important to keep your presence among your fans, for your band’s growth. How to do that? Have a CD to keep your sound alive for your audience, even when you aren’t playing.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:01:28 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_good-cd-cover-sells-more_46645.aspxThe first time you launch a CD with your band, you’ll want to show your music to the world especially to those who haven’t listened. How you attract these people to actually want to listen is by creating a killer CD cover, as a good first impression.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:50:36 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_how-to-create-cds-to-sell-to-your-fans_46644.aspxThe hardest part to be ‘the next big thing in music’ is the start. In music, the start includes looking for gigs, get some local fans and record a demo CD to be distributed to your fans –and some music labels.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:19:08 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_how-to-create-your-bands-first-cd_46348.aspxSo you’re an artist (solo or in a band) who’s thinking about making your first CD? You must be excited, although most people will feel a little bit intimidated as you’re going to brave this alone without the backing of a major label.Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:36:12 GMT