Comments on: Getting Started as a Performing Artist

By: Marv

Marv — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:25:25 +0000

Nathan: I agree. Artists should utilize each others’ talents and build a lasting friendship to not only critique each others’ style but to also encourage them to keep going as it can be frustrating and discouraging. If you are interested in any type of collaboration effort I would be happy and honored to work with you. Nothing to lose, yet a lot to gain. Let me know, okay?

Marv

By: nathan

nathan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:39:44 +0000

Marv, Thanks for the note, and I’m sure you will find honest and helpful feedback on both the IH site and the network. Driving sales is very difficult, and only starts to happen when you personally connect with people either online or on the road. Of course having great songs and great sound is a must, but interacting with real people is the only way to make an impact enough to actually cause them to want the tunes. Best to you! Where can I check out your tunes?

By: Marv Donovan

Marv Donovan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:42:23 +0000

When I read through your article, I was amazed at all the things that you have done to upstart your career was like reading about me and my goals. I have joined many websites with the lure of sales and perhaps a recording contract down the road. But, all has been nothing but feeding the pockets of those who own the sites as I have yet to sell one copy…even when one site showed I had over 5500 people checking out a song, but NO SALES(?)! I cannot believe with that many people listening to a song did not purchase it? It just did not add up. I have been checking on Indie for over a year now but after reading your article I have decided to join and utilize its services. I write mostly gospel songs now and it is a blessing to have people come up to you and thank me for such a wonderful song that God gave me to share with those in need of reassurance that they are indeed a child of God’s. Thank you for the article and I pray you will reach your goals and help Indie to reach theirs, too.
Marv Donovan
PS: No website yet but I am working on one.

By: nathan

nathan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:57:56 +0000

Yanela, thanks for the note. I don’t know much about the spanish market, but I know a great guy in south Texas that might be able to help you. Just head to his web site and tell him I sent you. http://www.gabrielsong.com Peace to you, nathan

By: Yanela Sheets

Yanela Sheets — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:57:40 +0000

I loved your article! and thank you so much for all this wonderful information! I’ve been an Independent Artist for a while, but nobody knows… specially when my songs are only written in spanish, but I am living in the States. Do you know any independen artists that sing in spanish? Or any conctac wesite where I can write them and let them know my concerns and ask for ideas.
Thank you so much and mucha paz!
Yanela

By: nathan

nathan — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:46:24 +0000

Carey,

I certainly think you should make you own decision, but selling CDs is only one small part of IH, and you could obviously make downloads available since you have some finished tunes. But really the site is not about selling, especially if you are not a gigging musician. But instead IH is focused on learning the biz, getting better, etc… Please don’t take that as pressure or a “sell,” I just wanted to clarify. Peace to you. nathan

By: Carey Germana

Carey Germana — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:36:13 +0000

Great encouragement. I’ve also toyed wi th the idea of signing up for a while. I am not sure how it will benefit me without CD’s to sell yet but I appreciate the information as I am very forward thinking.

-Carey Germana

By: Ross

Ross — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:31:41 +0000

Good Artcle.