How to Promote One's CD

One of the biggest challenges for an artist or band can be spreading the word about their music. Therefore, when musicians release a new CD, it's a perfect opportunity to get out there and promote their sound to the rest of the world.

Instructions

1. Create a MySpace page. MySpace has become a prime method of promotion for bands and artists. When you have your own MySpace page, you can upload videos and tracks from your new CD and connect with other artists and fans.

2. Start a Facebook group. Although Facebook isn't associated with music promotion as much as MySpace, it's still a great way to promote your CD virally. When you start a Facebook group for your music, you can add information such as where to purchase your CD, or the details on your upcoming shows. Also, your Facebook group will be exposed to the friends of people who join, through their News Feed or Mini Feed.

3. Issue a press release. Have a press release written by a publicist or professional writer, which announces the release of your new CD, and have the press release distributed by fax and email to various media outlets. You can also post your press release on your official site.

4. Arrange for your CD to sell at the counter. Certain stores will place the CDs of local bands or artists directly at the cash register, particularly if the owner or an employee knows the artist personally.

5. Perform live at a CD launch party. You can arrange to host a CD launch party at a local club or coffeehouse and make your CD and other promotion items available there for sale.