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Social Media Marketing: E ssentials for Recreational and Community Music making . Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Guest Moderator: Christine Stevens, RMM Consultant, MSW, MT-BC . www.ubdrumcircles.com. Social Media Tools. Norman Jones, Founder, Rhythm Child
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Social Media Marketing: Essentials for Recreational • and Community Music making Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Guest Moderator: Christine Stevens, RMM Consultant, MSW, MT-BC www.ubdrumcircles.com
Social Media Tools Norman Jones, Founder, Rhythm Child ReverbNation – a free promotion tool for outreach Debra Perez, Musical Moments, Piano Gallery – YouTube for RMM facilitator training Ryan West, Senior Vice President, West Music – Facebook essentials for RMM communication Doug Sole, Co-owner, Soul Drums Twitter tools for marketing
Norman Jones Founder, Rhythm Child Network • The Rhythm Child Network is a specialized resource for teachers, parents and caregivers using drum circles to introduce the joy and benefit of Recreational Music Making. The company started in 2003 and immediately joined NAMM to find other companies and manufacturers that shared the same vision. • http://www.rhythmchild.net/index.php
Top Three applications of ReverbNation Internet promotion: provides a cohesive landing page that gives a quick overview of products, services & events for the Recreational Music Making community www.reverbnation.com/rhythmchildnetwork
Top Three applications of ReverbNation 2. Social Networking – offers a simple way to share information across different social networks about issues and new developments in Recreational Music Making.
Top Three applications of ReverbNation 3. DIY Marketing Tools – delivers effective ways of connecting with potential and current supporters of Recreational Music Making
Debra Perez Musical Moments & Way Cool keyboarding Debra and her husband own The Piano Gallery and Valley Keyboards in South Texas. Debra also holds graduate degrees in music. Creating customers by helping people learn to play is the cornerstone of the company’s growth and success. www.everylifeneedsmusic.com
Top Three Benefits of YouTube • Amro Music Adult Piano Lessons – a success story • Show people experiences. Cannot describe RMM in words. • Communicates the energy, smiles, and wellness applications. Watch Debra’s Piano Class on YouTube HERE
Video List Make your own Channel! Channel Details Activity Stream
Ryan West Senior Vice President, West Music West Music is ranked among the Top 15 music retailers nationally. Ryan is the third generation at West Music, the son of Stephen West. He oversees Marketing, IT, Web, and New Product Development. www.westmusic.com
Top 3 Tips for facebook: Create a store page to connect with the local music scene and to create leads via social media. Prompts and promotes local music, establishing the store as a trusted source. www.facebook.com/westmusic
Top 3 Tips for Facebook: • Polling and prompting questions that tie in with store and community events- Ex. “What’s your favorite 1940’s band?”. A question to tie in with store’s 70 years anniversary.
Top 3 Tips for Facebook: • Create community pages • Music Matters • Rock Steady -engaged future customers. Click image for West Music’s RMM site
Doug Sole Co-Owner, Soul Drums, Toronto Soul Drums in Toronto provides a large and unique selection of drums and world percussion, instruction programs, workshops and Saturday clinics. http://www.souldrums.com
Top Three Applications of Twitter • Maintaining a community of on line customers, "following" their tweets • Real time connectivity - Your "Tweet" is sent instantly, Hence "Live tweeting at the Oscars" • Cross connecting social media outlets - facebook, YouTube, myspace. www.twitter.com/souldrumsltd
Join us for the Next Recreational and Community Music Making DiscussionLIVE from Winter NAMM: • Strum & Drum Circle • Creative Aging and RMM Friday, January 20, 2012 8:00-10:00 am Anaheim Hilton • Guest Panel of Industry Experts • Cutting Edge Research Updates • NAMM Member Program Updates And more… Pre-register for the meeting here.