Is your first music finally on its way towards the launch? Does that make you feel anxious? Well, worry not as it’s completely normal! After all, it’s a life-changing moment for you. Today, we will help you overcome anxiety with a few tips for beginner musicians.
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Preparing for your first music launch can be even more stressful than producing your music. The pre-release period is filled with nervousness, excitement and hustle as there are lots of things to take care of. This includes finalizing the artwork, distributing press kits, strategising the promotional activities and the list goes on. It’s definitely time-consuming and can easily stress you out but you can manage your activities and execute them well with smart preparation and planning.
Without further ado, follow the below-mentioned tips for beginner musicians and conquer your first music launch like a pro!
How to Overcome Anxiety Before Music Release?
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail”. Well, we couldn’t agree more— planning things ahead of time and prioritizing tasks is the key to success. So gear up and pick your to-do list as you start listing all necessary actions.
Finalize the release date
Pre-release activities can be time-consuming and they cannot be rushed beyond a point. You need to give yourself enough time to be able to achieve all the necessary activities and allow yourself some time to breathe!
Thus, you need to set a release date to wind up all the pre-release tasks. The long list of pending tasks can take up to a couple of months depending upon whether you are releasing a single, album, compilation or mixtape. If you are releasing a single, it might usually take up to one or two months to sort all the pre-release chores. Therefore, it is ideal to prepare for your release in advance so that you can easily work along your timeline!
Set the budget
Pre-release activities involve high costs and huge expenditures. It is wise to set a budget according to your needs to avoid facing financial stress as the date of your music release comes closer.
When you plan your launch activities, take out time to find out their cost implications and then set your budget accordingly. A reputed music distribution company can help you plan the activities and take some stress off your shoulders.
Workout your artwork
Cover photos and other artwork that represent your music on streaming platforms or physical copies also needs to be sorted early on. It is the first impression that the audience has of your music release. You cannot ignore the fact that it needs to go into production before the release— so tighten your socks and get it sorted!
Getting artwork ready can be time-consuming. For instance, if you wish to have a cover photo of yourself that would require a photoshoot or an artwork, that may require hiring a graphic designer and a professional photographer or even hiring a studio— see what we are talking about? So, the first step is to decide what you want on the cover, find out where you can get it, how long it will take and add it to the timeline and to-do list for the release.
Arrange for press kit
Among all the things you need to tick off before your release, preparing your presskit is a priority. Along with planning your press kit, you should also be planning your mailing list. This includes who you’re going to be sending your presskit to and making sure that you do it timely. A good time to send out your press kit is 2-3 weeks prior to the launch of your music release to allow time for communication and planning.
Music distribution
Distributing your music is one of the most crucial steps before your music release. To reach out to your target audience, you need to distribute your music on multiple streaming platforms. However, there’s nothing to worry about as it can be easily done with the help of an online distributor.
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