"Make sure you build your fan base at all times through your website and while touring by getting contact info and where they live "

"There is no one out there to help new bands, you just need to split up responsibilities among the band members to all take on a business role and hold each other accountable. "

"Find fans to work on commission in areas of specialty they have. Fans are believers and may have talents that you need. There are some online retail stores that pay fans commission when they put widgets on their facebook and other social networks and are able to sell your music or merch to their friends. "

"Having a consistent email signature for all band members saying the same thing is key. Include press quotes, upcoming shows, and new releases. It is less in your face if it is in your email signature. "

"Don't cut and paste blanket emails to your fans. Be authentic even if it takes you longer as it will go so much further this way. They will tell a friend this band sent me a personal email and viral marketing will begin. Split up the emails and get everyone in the band involved. "

"Fans want to buy directly from the band as they want you to make the money and not itunes or amazon, so don't be afraid to personally email them directly and tell them they can buy music and merch directly from you. Give them a 10% discount for being a loyal fan so they are getting something also. "

"By collecting your fan emails everywhere you go and anyway you can, email them your tour dates and give them a coupon for $5 off merchandise at the show as well. Always offer them something as they often want to know what's in it for them and also feel special that they get a discount. "

"The best artists are amazing business people. Learn as much of the business side as you can. "

"Use Fan Management Tools to find out who your Super Fans are and keep track of them and build stronger relationships & maximize the lifetime value of that fan. You need multiple interactions over time with these fans. "

"Bands should always write their own emails to fans and space them out every 2 to 4 weeks"

"In your fan emails make sure you have a link to each thing you want them to buy like music, tour tickets, merch. "

"In fan emails make sure you link them back to your own website and not itunes or amazon. Fans want to buy directly from you plus you make more. "

"The best time to email fans is noon eastern on Mon, Wed & Fri when people are at work and Europe is still awake. "

"Always ask your fans for zip code, name and email. Now you can target emails by geography. "

"When announcing tour dates, try to email fans by geography and put in the subject the cities nearest them you are playing, this will make the read rate much higher. "

"The avg open rate for emails is 15-25%. If target emails better the avg open rate can be 30-50%."

"Make sure your fan emails/newsletters look good and are easy to read. Resize images in html and do test email to own inbox first to see how it looks. "

"If have fan emails but no zip codes, give them something for free to get it or ask them for it so you can give them more relevant tour info when playing their town. "

"Considering paying someone to collect emails while at shows. It's that important. "

"Do you know the % on your mailing list that buy a new album from an email blast. If not you need to. Now increase that number by 10 times if you are able to get 10 times more fan emails."

"Messaging fans directly and authentically is very powerful. "

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Remember you have different levels of fans and each level needs it's own strategy.

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"When emailing your fans about a gig, make sure to include give venue, city and date in the subject line as many people never click on emails but read subjects. "

"If you sell or giveaway a CD to a fan and you really believe in your music give them another free one to pass on to a friend"

"Many artists believe it pays off to give away your best song free as it will generate huge buzz and get fans to buy entire album, see live shows and reach a lot of new fans. "