MySpace Music

From LoveToKnow SocialNetworking

If a picture on your MySpace page says a thousand words, then your MySpace music speaks volumes. In fact, MySpace music can be beneficial to musicians as well as to their fans. Read on to learn how.

Benefits of MySpace Music for Musicians

Back in the "old days," musicians had to play in small clubs located in remote areas. With hope, they would gradually gain a fan base, which would lead to international fame. Now, with MySpace, that small club just got a whole lot bigger and much less remote. Play it right, and you can develop an international fan club without ever leaving home. Many bands have discovered the benefits of marketing music through social networking. These musicians realize the number of ways that they can use MySpace music to gain new fans. These include:

Create MP3s and Music Videos for Videos on MySpace
Sign up for music communities and network with other musicians
Network with Music Companies and Producers

How to Add Friends to Your Band’s Page on MySpace

With the millions of members on MySpace, how will you convince them to add your music to their page? The easiest way is to send them a friend request. However, indiscriminate requests are often ignored. It’s better to look for bands whose sound is similar to yours. Then, send out friend requests to their friends. You’re more likely to be accepted that way.

While MySpace music is great for promoting bands, it’s also a great way to express yourself on your personal sites.

Benefits of adding MySpace Music to Your Page

Nothing says "this is who I am" more than your taste in music. By having a music playlist, or even some Myspace videos, you provide visitors with a good idea of what you are about, and who you would like to meet. Take a look at this site, which belongs to a former mining town in Colorado. Now, click on the music link in the upper left hand corner. Even if the pictures didn’t give it away, the music would tell you that this page has something to do with the old west, and that the site owner was interested in meeting like-minded people. Now let’s see if it was successful. Look at the "friends" space. Observe some of the music. You’ll see a bit of western and a little bit of ragtime. This is just one example. There are MySpace pages that are filled with different types of music. Some have very eclectic musical tastes. Keep in mind that you don’t need to keep the same song on your page. When you get bored, simply choose a new song.

How to Add Music to Your MySpace Profile

Now that you’re excited about adding music to your MySpace page, you might be wondering how to go about doing it. Here are some simple, step by step directions.

If you have not done so, set up a MySpace page
Sign in to your page
Click on the Music link, which is located at the top of the page.
Use the "search" feature to find your favorite groups.
Once you’ve found your favorite groups, you can use the search feature to find your favorite songs, or find new sounds by your favorite artists.
You can add up to 10 songs to your MySpace Profile.