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Jade
Piano Forum Beginner
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 Posted - 08/23/2007 : 3:39:07 PM
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Especially for young performers, websites are a must!! Eye-catching, easy to navigate sites that high light your musical abilities and your concert schedule as well as your personality are crucial to building a presence. Running a very close second are myspace pages that give you an added audience which will include many people who will never hear about you otherwise. I can't tell you how many performances I have booked (even prior to having management) simply because of my website. Immediately, a website speaks to your professionalism and your relevance. Yesterday's business cards (which you still need to have) are today's websites. Now if you're really ready for a revolution, post your performances on YouTube! Though clips of your performances should be available on your website and/or myspace page as well.
Also consider creating e-brochures that can be sent to presenters at no cost to you. Use these first, or colorful ads you can send as attachments before you waste money on sending to presenters that have never heard from you. A reliable source from one of the nation's great symphonies once told me that over 90% of the paper promos he receives goes straight into the trash. If a presenter likes the email or e-brochurse you send, then he can request printed materials and recordings (or he can download them from your website. Told you the website was important!
Jade Simmons
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jenna
Piano Forum Beginner
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Posted - 12/18/2007 : 6:35:01 PM
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| Yes I agree websites are a must for musicians in this day and age. Plus there is much greater possibility for more people to hear your music. I've made my own free sheet music website: http://www.sheetmusicfox.com |
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IPLpiano
Piano Forum Beginner
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Posted - 08/01/2008 : 11:17:49 AM
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It's also important to make sure your site is linked up to others, in order to make yourself more prominent on the web.
IPLpiano
www.irenelafharis.com
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Dr. J
Piano Forum Early Intermediate
USA
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Posted - 06/04/2009 : 5:20:21 PM
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Agreed! Websites are a must to market yourself as a performer, composer, and teacher. Putting up a site, though, is only the beginning. Driving traffic to your site is where the work begins.
Please visit my site offering online piano tutorials at http://www.playpianosongstoday.com
Thanks much.
Dr. J - the More You play the Better Your Day |
Dr. Jeannine Jordan is a successful piano teacher focusing on the adult learner. Her students play songs in a day. "If you've always wanted to play piano songs quickly and easily join Dr. J at Play Piano Today with Dr. J for a free tutorial." |
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Websites are a must!
