Music industry is all about
networking. More stronger the network is, more the chances you will be fed into the audience mind. Sometimes we network with the audience and sometimes with
fellow artists. Attending various music events, music equipment expo, facebooking
and twittering with various people are all forms of networking. As an artist
you should always look forward to (directly and indirectly) meet the right person whom you think will boost your career. Experiment every chance of
networking. You never really know when you will be lifted up as an artist.
While as a newbie into the music
industry its your best bet to to flirt initially with networking. Let's see
what works for you and what don't work. Music events are the best form of
networking and it's utmost for every artist. Whether the event is small or big
doesn't matter. Just go through the event and be a friendly communicator to
others out there. Here's a great place to start your tour of networking which
will uplift the door of bigger stages. Plenty of connections along the way will
represent you. Take full toll of every opportunity. Don't be a disrupted ideal.
Always carry a bunch of business cards. You mean networking as communication in
the form of business. Isn't it.... So do accordingly with that. You don't want
to be chocking around when it comes to a speak about yourself. Speak it gentle
and treat your words as keys.
Social media is trendy these days.
Twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram provides easy form of socialization for
networking. Also its cost effective. Have a familiar name, giveaway freebies
and promote it across thousands of people, this is what about networking in
these sites. Interact with fans and be engaged to them. Who knows there might
be some persons who actually be thinking about to establish a connection with
you. Stay true to your fans. Comment as good as possible. No spam activity.
It's always better to know about
your expectations from a particular networking connection i.e. Why would you
like to meet up that specific person or like to attend that event?? and once
you got your expectations don't be too specific. Pushing hard for the things
you want to be done will get you nowhere. First thing is you have to establish
a relationship with them as a normal person and then if the things get better
you can proceed to further actions. Networking should feel natural, not as an
attempt.
Once you get to the further action
show them how better is your musical project and how your project can help
them. Experts can smell it from a long way once you describe what your music
project is about, but it's your best to talk about it in detail. They want to
hear from you. They want you to represent your best. Be productive before
asking for value in return.
Manners are an utmost requirement
in every field. Be gentle and have sociable attitude. Wherever you go, if the
time calls you, then have a polite introduction to everyone out there. Always
listen to the other people opinions, respect others and be open to learn.
Nobody likes to network with arrogant people. If you have any kind of arrogancy
then make a change in it otherwise you will have a hard time in dealing with
your networking.
Even if you have a great start to
your networking skill, you may feel a little disturbed if there is any promise
involved between you and the professional. There is no harm with it. Industry
professionals have busy schedules and might forget your call among the dozens.
Follow up the talk with a mail or call if you have number. Better to choose the
email option. Let them be free to take any action on your effort, but you
shouldn’t forget your promise.
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