The usual approach for searching out music on the web is to use Google. You will be amazed to find out that there are some drawbacks to doing it this way. Google always make an effort to place the most satisfactory search engine returns on the upper part of the page but with music, the statistical data and algorithms Google use just do not always work in your favor.
There are numerous tactics for a seller to attain first position in Google and these tactics have little to do with having great music to sell. So in addition to Google, I'm going to suggest what I think of as better options.
Using iTunes
I do lots of searches for ballet class music. I always head to iTunes first. The music is rated by how many downloads it's gotten. This gives me the opportunity to discover what people are listening to and what they are choosing. While I may not pick the same selections, I get the advantage of finding the music that has floated to the top, and is likely of a better quality.
The CDBaby Solution
The trick to looking for cool new music is to let someone else do the legwork for you. This is the way it works. When you get to the CDBaby site, put the name of a favorite band in the search box. Each return will have a section under it which says, "recommended if you like" and it'll list some additional other artists. These are artists that people like, who also like the album you searched for. Their tastes might be like yours and you'll find lots of great new possibilities by perusing their suggestions.
The Advantage of Amazon
After you have located the music you would like, go to Amazon to get it. The benefit of purchasing at Amazon is the cost of music will be about the lowest you'll find anywhere, most certainly lower than CDBaby or iTunes. In addition, they provide an excellent system of reviews, rankings for products and suggestions for other selections you may like.
Hopefully these tips will make your searches for music more enjoyable and productive.
About the Author:
George Peter Hansing is a writer and classical music patron. You can listen to ballet class music that he recommends at CDBaby.com and check out his series of Youtube videos that also feature music for ballet class.
