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Tuesday 2nd August 2005 Dear Friend, Welcome to August! We're at the month where the real fun takes place. With so many people on holiday, lovely weather, music going bananas and so many activities, there really is lots to do wherever you are. Here in London, I'm taking the day off tomorrow to really explore what London has to show, hopping on and off the Red River Rover boat, visiting the famous London Eye, and mixing with the multiculture of London! In the same way as music can go bananas with what the summer has to offer us, I'm delving into explore the world of online newsletters and really how beneficial they can be for you as a musician. There's also a special treat for all those Londoners, so make sure you keep a look out! All the best, Kavit P.S. Have you visited Rhythm Café yet? P.P.S. What about www.MusicianSuccess.co.uk? |
Go Bananas with your music! |
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Yes, it really is possible to go bananas with your music! Take my word for it, because I’ve helped many musicians do so in the past and here’s your chance to do it too. One of the most important ways to sky rocket your sales, increase your fan base and music career is to start your online newsletter that keeps people updated about what’s going on in the life of an artist, which is you. I’m quite pleased to say that the online newsletters are one of the most important mediums through which you can keep in touch with everyone, and of course, it's the cheapest and cost-effective way of doing so. There are so many newsletter providers online that can help you for free or for a small fee. The one I recommend is www.ConstantContact.com, because it lets you send unlimited emails free to up to 50 members, and then you pay a fee when it increases in number. It’s important to define what the newsletter will convey to your fans. Will it be about you as an artist? Will it be based around your band? Will you mention other acts or items in there? Also define its frequency. How often will you send it out? Every week? Every fortnight? Every month? It doesn’t matter what you choose, but ensuring you stick to it is important, as people tend to look out for it if they enjoy it! And they will enjoy it! Also think about the content when planning. How much will you put in it? Will you use images, and if so, what kind? Will you store past issues in a way that people can access it? Will you feature advertisements? The main thing for me to convey here is to keep it realistic, simple and write in a tone that's friendly and understandable. Its important to ask for feedback now and again, and perhaps feature comments from your fans once in a while. Give your articles some kick too! Instead of having your regular two eyes! Get four! Once you’ve written it, get someone to proofread it so that it’s to a good level. Better to have people know that you’ve put effort into it, and are not just doing it because you have to. Getting a newsletter done is a real simple job! Really :) If you can’t do it, or haven’t got the time, get your manager to do it. Or someone else at least, but do it! It’s really important and it builds relationships and trust with your audience. The next important thing then is to actually have people to send your online newsletters too. Start small, and grow organically – that’s my secret! Add all your family and friends onto your newsletter list. Then wherever you go, whomever you see, wherever you perform, have a mailing list form/chart that people can fill it out should they wish to so that they can keep up to date with your work. Don’t force it, but let it flow out of you. If you want some more help in really getting your newsletter to eye-catching and sales quality so that you are making some passive revenue this way, get in touch with us to see how you can better your newsletter. |
Get More Bookings! |
Remember, if you get more bookings for gigs, you'll get more fans who will give you their email addresses so that they can receive updates from you. You'll then build more trust and relationships with your fans, that they'll love your music more and start buying merchandise or products from you. You'll make more passive revenue for yourself and you'll grow your audience. Your fans will automatically spread the word. And just from those few gigs, you've touched so many people and made so many sales, guaranteed for the future as long as you follow through. Imagine what having many gigs like that will do for you. Do you want that to happen for you? Well here are three things that will help you achieve that... (1) Become a member at Rhythm Café and experience all the coaching you could ever want! (2) Get Personal Coaching from The Musicians' Coach Kavit Haria and rapidly build your fan base, get more bookings and let all the rest just flow into place. (3) Come along to our September workshop in Manchester called, "How To Get More Gigs!" and learn the secret behind how to get regular gigs which will allow an increased fan base, skyrocketed sales and a successful music career to flow through. |
The Friends and Friends' Friends Picnic |
It's time for the annual picnic in London's Regents Park. On Sunday 14th August 2005, Regents Park will be brought to life with drums, food, drink, and people letting their vocal chords go loose in an energising but relaxing day. The idea is to get a lot of friends and their friends together. I invite all my friends and they invite all their friends and they invite their friends and so on... and before we know, there will be 100's of friends, new and old, having a lot of fun. Everyone is invited to bring their own food and drinks plus some extra to share. Between 1 and 9pm, we will also be playing football, frisbee and many more games, so bring those trainers and sports gear. There will also be drumming and singing too! And of course children are most welcome. If you haven’t got any, borrow some for the day! |
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