A model was created in order to assist classical
musicians with the process of creating their own
musical niches, build an audience following and
experience financial gain. This blueprint involved
creating a number of arrangements for the piano four-
hand medium that were then self-recorded, self-
marketed and self-distributed. An introduction to
the repertoire commences the discussion. Next, the
methods employed to self-record, self-market and
self-distribute this compilation are presented. The
discussion focuses only on techniques that pertain
to musicians who do not have the support of a record
label or a music publisher. Methods of self-
recording and ways through which a professional-
looking album can be self manufactured for minimal
costs are also discussed. A discussion of self-
marketing methods follows. This includes the use of
web pages, Internet radio stations and social
networking websites. The methods of self
distribution discussed include independent Internet
sites , self distribution via a personal webpage
featuring both the sale of CDs as well as digital
downloads and methods of digital distribution.
musicians with the process of creating their own
musical niches, build an audience following and
experience financial gain. This blueprint involved
creating a number of arrangements for the piano four-
hand medium that were then self-recorded, self-
marketed and self-distributed. An introduction to
the repertoire commences the discussion. Next, the
methods employed to self-record, self-market and
self-distribute this compilation are presented. The
discussion focuses only on techniques that pertain
to musicians who do not have the support of a record
label or a music publisher. Methods of self-
recording and ways through which a professional-
looking album can be self manufactured for minimal
costs are also discussed. A discussion of self-
marketing methods follows. This includes the use of
web pages, Internet radio stations and social
networking websites. The methods of self
distribution discussed include independent Internet
sites , self distribution via a personal webpage
featuring both the sale of CDs as well as digital
downloads and methods of digital distribution.