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Musician or Composer
The Sound Garden blog is the perfect platform! I occasionally post interviews and other types of posts highlighting the work of musicians and composers who create music which can be considered to be Western classical music. I also have public playlists which I update regularly.
I would love to offer the blog service for free (this was the case when I first started Sound Garden), but it does take work to prepare, format, edit, and create the social media content to go with the post. Therefore, I currently charge 25€ as a flat fee for individual musicians and composers who would like to be featured in a standard blog post. The Sound Garden blog traffic is consistently growing and reaching more than 1000 readers each month, and as the site continues to grow, so too will readership!
If you are interested in one of your tracks being added to a playlist, this is currently a free service.
For blog features: Send me a message with a brief overview about yourself, your project, and how it aligns with the values of Sound Garden. If the project is suitable and there is availability in the blog schedule, I will present you with a proposal outlining the blog post format (usually in the form of an interview) and any information or materials required (photos, bio, etc).
For playlist features: Send me a message with a link to your track, and if I select it for a playlist I will let you know.
Organisation or Representative
Sound Garden, as a hub for all ages and levels of experience with classical music, is a great platform for your company or organisation to reach new people! Visitors to the site are from all around they world. They usually have an interest in classical music (that's how they found the site!), and range from the completely uninitiated through to experts!
Forming and fostering partnerships with classical music organisations is one of my goals. Some collaborations of interest include: discounted ticket offers to performances by orchestras, opera companies, and other music organisations; in-person and online workshops, retreats, and conferences; product and course ranges; and more! I would love to hear your ideas!
Side note: You may also be interested to know that I am the creator of Opera Singer Memes on Facebook and Instagram, with over 22,000 followers across the two platforms! This is a hobby project, so there is no consistent posting schedule.
For paid articles and advertisements, I evaluate each proposal on a case-by-case basis. Please provide comprehensive details about your request, including budget considerations and any other pertinent information. This will enable me to understand your needs better and explore the possibilities for a successful partnership.
Send me a message with information about your proposal. If it aligns with Sound Garden's projects and values, I will contact you to explore details further.
Writer or Content Creator
Guest articles: I accept guest articles, but unpaid. You can propose an article topic, or I can send you some suggestions. All topics must be related to classical music composers, works, history, classical music in different contexts, or other related subjects, and must be suitable for a wide demographic of readers who may or may not have any knowledge of classical music.
Other content: Do you create video content, podcasts, social media posts, or you have other compelling content ideas to share? I welcome your creativity and contributions! Feel free to reach out with your proposal, and if it aligns with the core values and schedule of Sound Garden, I'll be in touch to explore the possibilities.
Send me a message with information about your proposal. If it aligns with Sound Garden's projects and values, I will contact you to explore details further.
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Someone Else?
Excited about the prospect of collaborating with Sound Garden, and don't fit one of the other categories? Drop me a message with your proposal, and I'll get back to you with any potential avenues of cooperation together.
Your creative ideas and input are highly valued, and I can't wait to hear all about them!