Are You Uploading Your Videos? Well, You Should!

These days’ talent scouts are finding more and more new artists via the internet. Websites, such as YouTube, where you can upload your video for anyone to view have become incredibly popular. YouTube’s site boasts that they have "hundreds of millions of users from around the world,” and is available in 25 countries. YouTube is such a great tool for artists who are trying to promote their music and get their name out there. Having "hundreds of millions of users" capable of viewing you and your music gives you plenty of opportunity to be noticed. And an additional perk is that it is free, so you won't be out any money for marketing costs.

This girl, Alyssa Bernal, was noticed by Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D on YouTube. He proceeded to track Alyssa down and sign her to his label, Star Trak Entertainment. Alyssa’s debut album, In Love Again For The First Time, is set to release some time in 2011.

Mashable reports more YouTube successful musicians here.

Here are a few tips to make your video stand out from the others:

• Take your time: don’t just slap a messy video together. No one wants to watch a video that isn’t pleasing to the eyes or ears. Also, the nicer the camera, the higher the video quality.
• Make it interesting: if there is something different about you or your music, make sure it is showcased in your video. Remember, you’re trying to stand out in a sea of videos.
• Have fun: if you’re video is boring and bland, then it isn’t going to catch anyone’s attention. Enjoy yourself and be yourself during the making of your video.

So get yourself a camera and make some videos. The sooner you post a video, the sooner you get noticed.

Check out Mashable's How To: Become a YouTube Sensation for more tips.

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Resources:

Elliot, Amy-Mae. (2011, January 23). 15 Aspiring Musicians Who Found Fame Through YouTube. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2011/01/23/found-fame-youtube/

YouTube. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/t/faq

Sniderman, Zachary. (2010, November 9). HOW TO: Become a YouTube Sensation. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2010/11/09/become-youtube-sensation/
Alyssa Bernal. (n.d.) News. Retrieved from http://www.alyssabernal.com/news/