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How to Create an Online Press-kit

By Michael-Jon Lazar, eHow Member Rating

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The fastest and most professional way to get your band before the eyes and ears of booking agents or music industry professionals is by having a snappy press-kit to present to them. Most bands miserably fail when it comes to creating press-kits. Easily get the press-kit that you need simply by following these 4 steps.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Band
Recorded digital music of your band
Press photos
Knack for writing
Band member bios

Step 1

Write the elevator pitch and bio. This is your big selling point. What has the band done? Have you opened for any big acts? What is the band’s story in a nutshell?
Step 2

Gather the recorded music you wish to use. You will need digital music to add to your online press-kit. MP3’s are the most commonly used digital format, and typically you will want to have at least 2 to 3 included MP3’s available for listening in your online press-kit.
Step 3

Make sure you have high-resolution press photos. High quality photos are a must. You are trying to sell them on not only your music but the band’s overall image as well.
Step 4

Proofread and correct any errors prior to submitting. You can never proofread your work enough. Double-check everything and make sure that it reads professionally and without error.

Tips & Warnings

There are tons of places that guide you step-by-step to making a great press-kit. See resources for links to great online press-kit websites.
Take your time. Double-check everything, the last thing you want to do is send out press-kits that are riddled with errors.

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