Professional drummer offers musicians tips to get noticed online

Dec. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- A strong online presence has proven lucrative for drummer Joe Crabtree. Through his content-rich website, www.joecrabtree.com, Joe has been hired for high-profile gigs, including his current longtime role with classic rock legends Wishbone Ash and previously with prog-rockers Pendragon and David Cross.

A well-designed website is a virtual business card and CV which, at the very least, tells prospective clients that you are serious about what you do. At best, it can seal the deal in a highly competitive field.

In a recent blog post, “Why You Need A Website (and how to have your own in under 5 minutes) (http://www.joecrabtree.com/blog/2014/12/02/why-you-need-a-website-and-how-to-have-your-own-in-under-5-minutes),” Joe urges all musicians to take the plunge.

“The three main gigs I landed since I moved to London to try and become a professional drummer were all helped by my website. It’s always available for potential employers or band mates to check out,” Joe said. "With Pendragon and Wishbone Ash I didn’t even audition. We spoke on the phone, I gave them my website address, they checked it out and I got the gig.”

The blog post includes a video showing how Joe set up a website for his drum software. He takes readers step-by-step through the process of purchasing a domain name and web editing software, and shows how to begin building a website.

“I think most people just don't know where to start” says Joe. “When I set up my first website in 1998 it was a complicated process. These days you can be set up in under 5 minutes and creating and editing content is easier than using a word processor. I wanted to give everyone the confidence that they can do this on their own.”

Joe has been drumming for 25 years and teaching for 20 of those years. He gives private lessons and has taught at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, UK. He holds a degree in physics from Durham University, UK and spends much of his time working on software and developing iPhone Apps for musicians.

A passion for learning and sharing information is a hallmark of http://www.joecrabtree.com, which features a strong educational component including lessons and tips, some offered at no cost. Joe also offers a VIP Lesson subscription and a Gold Pass option that provides full access to site content. The forum allows drummers a place to exchange ideas and ask questions.

Joe is endorsed by Sonor, Zildjian, Vic Firth and Evans.

Visit the http://www.joecrabtree.com for more information.

View the blog article at: http://www.joecrabtree.com/blog/2014/12/02/why-you-need-a...