Tips for Constructing a Great Composer’s Website
In today’s internet driven society, a music composer’s main window to the world is their website. Your website will serve you in many ways including acting as your twenty-four/seven all-purpose representative, hosting excerpts of your music and information about yourself and your work. A webpage is crucial to fostering a healthy musical career in the 21st century. Below are listed some chief things to incorporate into any composer’s new website.
1. When choosing the design for your site make sure to consider ease of use so that visitors can navigate your site easily.
2. Your activity is significant so make sure that people know about your performances by updating your site regularly.
3. Update your works list often. Performers do check composers’ websites looking for new works for their instrument or ensemble.
4. Provide both a brief and full biography on separate pages detailing people you’ve worked with, press clippings, etc. You’ll be surprised how often a short biography these come in handy.
5. Let online guests demo your work by having at least three music clips available in .mp3 format.
6. Post links to your profiles at social networking sites which are hotbeds for new music activity. Get in on it!
7. Your contact information should be professional and memorable. You’re in trouble if you’re still using that guitargod 13 @ aol.com email address so simply use your real name or business name.
An effective website that follows the above suggestions will increase your visibility and undoubtedly lead to extensive career opportunities. However, while you should maintain a certain level of professionalism you should not be afraid to show a little personality. It is certainly good to show your credentials but visitors will feel a stronger connection to you if you show your human side.
Good luck!
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