A Musician’s Guide to Getting Your Work Out There, Part 1

Today, being a musician often means you’re also a small business owner. It requires that you undertake hours of press, promotion, marketing, fundraising and administrative work to get a leg up. And when your job is a being a songwriter, you have more responsibilities than just plucking a guitar or penning a chorus. But fear not — we’re here to help.

In this two-part series, we’ll explore avenues for artists that may seem too difficult to traverse alone. Consider this your guide through the potential pitfalls of your progress. You have your songs in hand, but now what? How can you showcase them? How can you get your music played on the radio, placed in TV spots, featured online and in livestreams? How do you get publicity, find a manager?

We’ve asked the professionals these questions — everyone from radio DJs to publishers of blogs — so that you can get the answers you need. Armed with this information, coupled with some perseverance and a little bit of luck, you’ll be able to take your career to the next level and get your work out into the world.