{"id":18143,"date":"2025-01-22T07:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T07:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberprmusic.com\/?p=18143"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:08:48","slug":"musicians-guide-networking-real-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberprmusic.com\/musicians-guide-networking-real-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Musician’s Guide To Networking in The Real World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Networking for Musicians: A Quick Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you want to succeed, you can\u2019t hide forever — you have to get out and start networking. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Get people to talk about themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Get a business card ASAP.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Only ask for something once a relationship has been established.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Strongest way to establish that relationship? Offer them something!<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Use your PHONE! It\u2019s unique and makes people feel more connected to you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Touring is a great opportunity to create deeper connections with your existing fans, and gain more along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You will not make it in music without mastering the word of in-person networking. <\/span>That\u2019s the problem with all of the digital tools available to us: Way too many artists are hiding behind a screen and trying to launch the career of their dreams without connecting with people face-to-face.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Connecting the dots of your digital world to the real world is a crucial part of moving forward in your music career. Even if you only want to be a studio musician and have no interest in touring, you still need to be able to meet people and find out about potential work. It can be hard to break out of your comfort zone, and I have met so many artists who struggle with anxiety and have a notion that networking means \u201cselling\u201d – but the most successful people are those who go out and meet other people who can help them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are some real-life <\/span>Networking 101 <\/span><\/i>tips that I learned from Larry Sharpe, who is such a master at networking that people literally line up to talk to him at events. I know this because when I met him I stood in line to do so!<\/span><\/p>\n

    3 Reasons Musicians Need to Network<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    1. To gain new fans and connect with current ones<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. To gain a sphere of influence, and a source for referrals (more fans)<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. To become a resource – for your fans, and for yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Social Situations:<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Unless you are a complete hermit, you are probably in social situations quite often – parties, work events, picking your kids up at school, the grocery store, anywhere where it\u2019s not you and your immediate family in the house\u2026 \u00a0These can all become networking opportunities to connect with potential fans. <\/span><\/p>\n

      If you truly want to grow your fan community<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/span> through networking, your biggest goal when you go out is:<\/p>\n

      Be memorable.<\/b><\/p>\n

      How do you do that?\u00a0<\/span>Simple: The more <\/span>they <\/span><\/i>talk, the more memorable <\/span>you <\/span><\/i>are.<\/span><\/p>\n

      This is not about being cheesy or super sales-like. It\u2019s just a mindset. I know many artists who have this mindset. Everywhere they go, they amass fans and opportunities for themselves. Here are some tips for even the biggest introverts.<\/span><\/p>\n

      When You Meet A New Person<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

      First: ask a question about THEM. \u201cWhat brought you here today? How did you meet the band that you opened for tonight?\u201d Get them talking. You will be amazed at how quickly they’ll jump in, and it takes the pressure of talking about yourself off.<\/span><\/p>\n

      How to Introduce Yourself<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

      Never start out with the typical greeting of your name. That makes it all about<\/span> you<\/span><\/i>. Instead, you want to say something like, \u201cSo, what do you do?\u201d Or, \u201cAre you having a good time?\u201d Or, \u201cWhat brings you here today?\u201d or \u201cAren\u2019t these mini donuts amazing?\u201d Now, it\u2019s all about <\/span>them\u00a0<\/span><\/i>and how their experience is going.<\/span><\/p>\n

      OK, you are talking… what happens now?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

      After getting people to talk about themselves, see how you can help them. Do they want information? Tips? Music lessons for their kid? the best bakery in town for red velvet cupcakes? A great place to buy an outfit? A car mechanic? You know, stuff. Anything you could possibly help them with.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Know What to Ask For<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

      For example:<\/span><\/p>\n