Comments on: Building Trust http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/ for independent musicians worldwide Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:43:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: How to write a music business plan « Jen Roberts http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-590 How to write a music business plan « Jen Roberts Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-590 [...] people to your fan funnel (concept discussed in this free e-book) and nurturing is all about building trust, training your audience, and getting people on a journey on your [...] […] people to your fan funnel (concept discussed in this free e-book) and nurturing is all about building trust, training your audience, and getting people on a journey on your […]

]]> By: Kavit Haria http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-167 Kavit Haria Sat, 10 May 2008 15:11:45 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-167 @Tom, well said. You're right. You've got to be the real person otherwise it's just going to shine through that you're a complete liar. @Paul, thanks for sharing Seth's book. I've read it. It's great, and I recommend it everyone else. @Oleg, it is difficult but it pays off. The more you do it, the more you'll train your audience to follow your ways. For example, in some ways, you could think of this blog as my medium to you, my fans/friends and as I write more you'll read it and if it sits well with you, you'll probably comment. The more that happens, the more you get into it. I think training your audience is an interesting subject. I've put it as a heading on my blog writing list for whenever I get creativity on that idea. Thanks. @Al, thanks. Keep me posted with your path forward. Being a headless chicken won't get you anywhere productivity-wise. Thanks, Kavit @Tom, well said. You’re right. You’ve got to be the real person otherwise it’s just going to shine through that you’re a complete liar.

@Paul, thanks for sharing Seth’s book. I’ve read it. It’s great, and I recommend it everyone else.

@Oleg, it is difficult but it pays off. The more you do it, the more you’ll train your audience to follow your ways. For example, in some ways, you could think of this blog as my medium to you, my fans/friends and as I write more you’ll read it and if it sits well with you, you’ll probably comment. The more that happens, the more you get into it. I think training your audience is an interesting subject. I’ve put it as a heading on my blog writing list for whenever I get creativity on that idea. Thanks.

@Al, thanks. Keep me posted with your path forward. Being a headless chicken won’t get you anywhere productivity-wise.

Thanks,
Kavit

]]> By: Al Goodwin http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-166 Al Goodwin Sat, 10 May 2008 14:36:15 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-166 I am now starting to enjoy sharing my story, my thoughts and I guess my struggle to be heard. You have to do a few things wrong before you can get one thing right. I've followed Kavit's advice and already I've made headway and my headless chicken approach has ended. We want fans and we need fans and the web let's us communicate and music fans can decide. I'm always honest with whoever contacts me. I'm not so sure about the "give the impression you are really happening" works. Let's enjoy learning these skills together and sharing our music with The World. Really appreciating peoples comments here. Love and music. Al. I am now starting to enjoy sharing my story, my thoughts and I guess my struggle to be heard. You have to do a few things wrong before you can get one thing right. I’ve followed Kavit’s advice and already I’ve made headway and my headless chicken approach has ended. We want fans and we need fans and the web let’s us communicate and music fans can decide. I’m always honest with whoever contacts me. I’m not so sure about the “give the impression you are really happening” works.
Let’s enjoy learning these skills together and sharing our music with The World.
Really appreciating peoples comments here.
Love and music.
Al.

]]> By: Oleg http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-165 Oleg Sat, 10 May 2008 08:35:12 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-165 Yes, I understand, that community to fans is great. But it is quite difficult for me it's at first, accustom themselves to communicate on the Internet, in forums and blogs. It is quite another, then just talking with a friend, or write letters by e-mail. This is similar to the ability to speak publicly, and here requires a some skill. Yes, I understand, that community to fans is great. But it is quite difficult for me it’s at first, accustom themselves to communicate on the Internet, in forums and blogs. It is quite another, then just talking with a friend, or write letters by e-mail. This is similar to the ability to speak publicly, and here requires a some skill.

]]> By: wilko22 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-163 wilko22 Fri, 09 May 2008 22:37:47 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-163 This can be looked at as a), a burden that we have to keep up with/adapt to, or an opportunity to reflect on our art and what it is we're exactly trying to say and do. I think once we get clearer on that, we'll feel more confident about it and want to share it with people, and feel comfortable with a dialog about it. I think the mythic aloof musician thing sometimes comes from a certain core insecurity about the work or the self. This can be looked at as a), a burden that we have to keep up with/adapt to, or an opportunity to reflect on our art and what it is we’re exactly trying to say and do. I think once we get clearer on that, we’ll feel more confident about it and want to share it with people, and feel comfortable with a dialog about it. I think the mythic aloof musician thing sometimes comes from a certain core insecurity about the work or the self.

]]> By: Paul Tauterouff http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-162 Paul Tauterouff Fri, 09 May 2008 18:35:04 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-162 Building a relationship with people is definitely what it's all about. We are lucky to live in a time where it is so easy for fans and artists to communicate with each other. Fans expect more interaction with artists now. The principles of permission marketing as outlined by Seth Godin apply to anyone who wants to make a living a professional musician. Building a relationship with people is definitely what it’s all about. We are lucky to live in a time where it is so easy for fans and artists to communicate with each other. Fans expect more interaction with artists now. The principles of permission marketing as outlined by Seth Godin apply to anyone who wants to make a living a professional musician.

]]> By: Tom W http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-161 Tom W Fri, 09 May 2008 18:16:38 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-161 This will backfire for musicians who are actually arsehole's in real life; I think the key to being successful in this industry and basically all businesses is to be a good people person. Something I'm sure we are all aware of already, but I agree that making friends through gigs and the internet is probably one of the most useful things you can do as an independent musician, especially in the early stages. This will backfire for musicians who are actually arsehole’s in real life; I think the key to being successful in this industry and basically all businesses is to be a good people person. Something I’m sure we are all aware of already, but I agree that making friends through gigs and the internet is probably one of the most useful things you can do as an independent musician, especially in the early stages.

]]> By: Vikki Flawith http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-160 Vikki Flawith Fri, 09 May 2008 18:09:42 +0000 http://www.innerrhythm.org/blog/building-trust/#comment-160 Building relationships is what it is all about for me. I enjoy getting emails from fans giving feedback on my blog or asking questions about the music industry. In a way I act as a mentor, a sort of life coach, as I share my creative journey with others. Building relationships is what it is all about for me. I enjoy getting emails from fans giving feedback on my blog or asking questions about the music industry. In a way I act as a mentor, a sort of life coach, as I share my creative journey with others.

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