{"id":7316,"date":"2022-12-14T17:46:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T17:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/14\/breaking-into-your-local-music-scene-music-marketing-blog-2\/"},"modified":"2022-12-14T17:46:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T17:46:15","slug":"breaking-into-your-local-music-scene-music-marketing-blog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/14\/breaking-into-your-local-music-scene-music-marketing-blog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking into Your Local Music Scene Music Marketing Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/14\/breaking-into-your-local-music-scene-music-marketing-blog-2\/#How_to_start_your_music_career_in_a_new_town\" >How to start your music career in a new town.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/14\/breaking-into-your-local-music-scene-music-marketing-blog-2\/#Want_to_build_a_loyal_audience_in_your_local_scene\" >Want to build a loyal audience in your local scene?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/14\/breaking-into-your-local-music-scene-music-marketing-blog-2\/#Have_you_made_inroads_in_a_new_scene\" >Have you made inroads in a new scene?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_start_your_music_career_in_a_new_town\"><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">How to start your music career in a new town.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">Whether you\u2019re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a long break, it can be really beneficial to make solid connections in your own hometown before you try to conquer the world. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_build_a_loyal_audience_in_your_local_scene\"><\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">Want to build a loyal audience in your local scene? <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"><strong>In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, we\u2019ll discuss:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=232s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">03:52<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Where to begin when you want to make music in a new town <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=262s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">04:22<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> \u201cAre you terrified? That\u2019s normal.\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=394s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">06:34<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Be a student of your new music scene <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=467s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">07:47<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Music scene research checklist <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=532s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">08:52<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Be a local culture connoisseur <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=576s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">09:36<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Don\u2019t ignore the music stores <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=634s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10:34<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> \u201cRemember MySpace?\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=707s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11:47<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Contact the local \u201ccool guy\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=730s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12:10<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Account for the quirks <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=791s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13:11<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Big city vs. small town <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=975s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16:15<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Every genre has its own entry point <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1042s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17:22<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> The wackiest popup venues!<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1266s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21:06<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> \u201cThe craziest night of the week\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1363s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22:43<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Find the club that welcomes new acts <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1537s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25:37<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> What do you want from your hometown? <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1695s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28:15<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Maybe you don\u2019t need to build a live audience? <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1814s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30:14<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> How to find bandmates &amp; other collaborators <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=1995s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">33:15<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Places to search for good local musicians <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2047s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">34:07<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Steady band vs. hired guns <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2080s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">34:40<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> People still pull flier tabs <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2132s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35:32<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> What does your scene expect from musicians? <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2256s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">37:36<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Concentric circles: Build outwards <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2414s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40:14<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> You can shape the local scene <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2484s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">41:24<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Help gatekeepers solve problems <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2541s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42:21<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> \u201cYour friends are not your fans\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2587s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">43:07<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Balance between playing too often and not enough <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2620s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">43:40<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Don\u2019t count on an unrealistic draw <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2753s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">45:53<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Build a reputation \u2014\u00a0with video proof <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2790s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">46:30<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> \u201cDon\u2019t forget where you came from\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=2873s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">47:53<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> How to get other artists to promote you <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3001s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50:01<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> What other skills can you offer your scene? <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3089s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">51:29<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> The \u201cunhip\u201d publications are thirsty to tell your story <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3137s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">52:17<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Making inroads with local press <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3180s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">53:00<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Bad press ain\u2019t the end of the world <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3209s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">53:29<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Our worst reviews <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3451s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">57:31<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Be nice to everyone <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3485s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">58:05<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Not every \u201csorry\u201d is a rejection <\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kXcmMBCrrJw&amp;t=3599s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">59:59<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\"> Basic etiquette in your music scene\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_you_made_inroads_in_a_new_scene\"><\/span>Have you made inroads in a new scene?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gotten results? Still finding your footing?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear your tips and perspective. Comment below!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/local-scene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breaking into Your Local Music Scene<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to start your music career in a new town. Whether you\u2019re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a long break, it can be really beneficial to make solid connections in your own hometown before you try to conquer the world. Want to build a loyal audience in your local scene? In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, we\u2019ll discuss: 03:52 Where to begin when you want to make music in a new town 04:22 \u201cAre you terrified? 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