The Performing Songwriter and Google Maps, plus house concert info... Mon, Apr 13, 2009 • 02:23 PM CDT - Bymmonline
Well, I've been lousy on taking advantage of talent here at Kompoz and would love to remedy that.
However, back in December, when I started formalizing and acting upon a business/marketing plan for my music, I initiated 3 "achievables." "2 out of 3 ain't bad.." is what MeatLoaf told us - and given the timeframe I have done pretty well on 2, and so so on the 3rd.
1) Mailing List (Grade = A+). My mailing list has grown and I've been diligent in distributing 2 newsletters a month with minor/performance updates between.
In fact, I can tie 3 house concerts I'll be playing to the consistency of the newsletter. The first is in Cave Creek, AZ - close to home. One is in California and the other in DC.
2) Venues (Grade = B) I've contacted venues, picked up paid gigs - so much that I stopped contacting them until this past week. I've created a rather organized list and process for searching and contact venues by area. This is now being passed on to 2 people who have joined up as "street team" folks.
3) Merchandise (Grade = C-) My recording is/was done and then I started messing with additional production - MIDI bass,drums, violin, etc. It has been fun. I've learned a lot - and I went over schedule by 45 days.
If you use any of those, connect. I have a new recording project I am starting in the next 30 days and hope to post 2 new recordings in the next week or so.
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009 @
04:05 PM CDT
Good to hear!
Are you actually realizing any income from all the effort? (Man do I hate my day job)
Mon, Apr 13, 2009 @
04:22 PM CDT
I have found paying gigs for original music - although I still consult, write, etc. to pay bills.
However, one interesting item to note - just having a demo CD - 4 songs - premix versions, produced 3-4 times as much in tips on a per head basis. Plus, I had people asking for a full CD to purchase.
In short, in March I had about 15% of my total income come through music. But, consider I am doing less consulting also.
