{"id":316,"date":"2015-03-28T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-28T17:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kristinaevonne.com\/?p=316"},"modified":"2015-03-28T01:37:34","modified_gmt":"2015-03-28T07:37:34","slug":"5-questions-to-ask-before-you-release-a-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kristinaevonne.com\/5-questions-to-ask-before-you-release-a-single\/","title":{"rendered":"5 questions to ask before you release a single"},"content":{"rendered":"

Releasing your first single as a musician can be terrifying and thrilling all at once. There are so many steps to take along the journey, but once you’re ready to go, make sure you have a few things in order:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0How<\/em> will you release your single?<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019ve got options! Will you use a service like CD Baby or TuneCore? Will people buy your single? Will you offer a free download? What’s your distribution plan? Make sure you’ve got one ready to go. Write it down. Don’t just go with the flow – make sure you have a plan!<\/p>\n

2. How will you tell your listeners\u00a0about your single?<\/strong>
\nDo you have an email list? Do you have a website? Are you active on social media? How will you let people know your single is available?<\/p>\n

3. How will people find you?<\/strong>
\nWhat\u2019s your marketing plan? How will you gain new listeners? Do you have a strategy in place? Think about where new listeners can find you and get there!<\/p>\n

4. What\u2019s your next step?<\/strong>
\nIs this your first single? Is there a follow up album?\u00a0Make sure you have the next step planned, if not ready to launch!<\/p>\n

5. What\u2019s your follow-up plan?<\/strong>
\nHow will you capitalize on the release of your single? How will you keep momentum going?<\/p>\n

Remember this is a business! Find the balance of creative and business within you in order to make the most of your single release. A little humble self-promotion goes a long way!<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to have fun, too! You’re living the dream! Make the most of it!<\/p>\n

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