5 Best Ways To Promote Your Music | Think Like A Record Label

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[@angellowhite]

Loved the insight on maximizing exposure through shorts. Been on that grind and found boost app social helps a ton with creating standout reels and stories. It’s like having a mini creative studio at your fingertips.

[@realNormanSmith]

Thanks for the pro tip! Norman Lee Smith Music is now on Spotify and all your favorite streaming platforms. Be well and prosper!🎶

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Awe, this is so nice of you! Thank you so much for being here 🙏

[@IMHIMZEL]

0:57 “Work better, not harder” - Love That 💫

[@bobbysbeats5249]

Thanks for the timestamp

[@IMHIMZEL]

@ YEZZIR! She has great advice frfr.

[@igna.mortier]

You really helped me out getting out of the frustrating crysis, i've literally made a plan and stuff but after some time of no results i started crying (for real). Now this is a big motivation for me to start organizing the content and not to stop

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Thanks for the kind words. If you're needing more help with filling some music business education gaps, please free free to email me directly at [e-mail].

[@jackrighteous]

Solid advice. Got a new subscriber in me. I’m at the launch stage and I think I saw a tab from you about it.

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Wow. Thank you so much for joining the community. Wishing you tons of good luck on your journey and invite you to follow me on IG.

[@fyrstikken]

My Music is coming out in 2024, and I only want the best people onboard.

[@darielu]

So same!

[@lbks16]

I will soon finish a short album

[@DANIELSANCHEZ-sl7mn]

How is it going for everyone?

[@darielu]

@@DANIELSANCHEZ-sl7mn thanks for asking! Just released a new song a few weeks ago. Now trying to promote it. What about you?

[@nickolasgough8529]

This is spectacular advice! As a side note, the odds of a video going viral increase dramatically when you're smoking hot. 🔥🔥

[@BluteProductions]

Love this! That tik tok method is exactly what I have taught the artists I work with. Use social media as media research. Save those sounds. Put them on a white board and see which ones you can attach to your brand

[@tommyschenker]

thanks for the great tips!

[@TopMusicAttorney]

You’re welcome! What are you working on at the moment?

[@tommyschenker]

@@TopMusicAttorney Mostly doing this for fun whenever I find time between my day job and family obligations. But I do have a new song that I'm excited about that's pretty close to being done. Also working on a sequel to a book I wrote based on my high school life in the 80s.

[@blessedtunes]

Great video full of insight and strategy, thank you

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Thanks for being here!

[@JungianRAP]

Saw your TikTok just dancing showing your stomach and npc live harvesting fml I just wanna make music 😂

[@jessicaharrison3491]

Thank you do this ❤

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Thanks for the support!

[@davidstillsonmusic]

This is some really sage advice for me, as I am coming back to making music again after years away from social media and a bit overwhelmed on where to even start again with all the things that are out there now.

[@REVIEWSWITJAY]

Same. Don’t have social media, just started releasing music again

[@M1k3_ABGT]

you've given me so many great ideas, you will probably get a gold record or plaque one day with the accreditations. id say in...5-10 years😄

[@AnymMusic]

"I absolutely dig making content-" that's a luxury .....25 to 30 times...a day....literal agony

[@bobbysbeats5249]

Good video - greetings, Bobby Beat

[@livef1fan473]

Thoughts on labels and agencies paying Tiktokers to promote music? Is that not payola? Infact isn't it illegal to promote music or any product without disclosing that in the video?

[@44almm]

most of the time they arnt promoting the music in a traditional sense , they might just be using your song as the background music

[@backonstageapp]

Love the livestream audience harvesting idea! So easy to forget about that. What kind of 'prizes' do you find work best to motivate people to jump on your list? (aside from just calling them out)

[@cheribarkman1784]

Thank you

[@cloudbloodmusic]

How would you adapt this advice if TikTok gets banned?

[@bernielomax3635]

Thanks for this. Subbed, ofc! I've made 4 albums / 150+ songs on Udio in the last 2 or 3 months. I've posted it on Udio and Discord, but concerned about sneaky song thieves grabbing my music before I officially do something with it. Someone grabbed the gmail handle I needed, which is an ancient word not found in any dictionary, so I snagged the YT name and built a page there before anyone could beat me to it. Now I'm just curious as to what to do with my music, and ended up here. Thanks again! This is very informative and useful. 😁

[@HunnyClub]

Do you also sell your music on cassette tapes to gain some vintage momentum?

[@siriusbiznezz]

Thanx for the insight, good video! Subscribed...

[@ldsbalancedlifestyle1951]

Thank you! You're awesome, I've subscribed! Continued success!!!❤💐💄🎤🎵💪🏾

[@zakdavismusic]

Great advice and information! Thanks for sharing. Love your channel!🤩

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Thank you!

[@LillianRobin]

Awesome! Thanks for your time and wisdom ❤

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Glad you found this helpful! Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you need more music business education!

[@lawrencediggs7957]

Are you saying Tic-Tok works for all genres, including classical ambient a jazz? I hadn't connected Tic-Tok with those audiences.

[@TrillionaireCat]

Nice advices. Thank you!

[@daktraveler56]

When--not if-- when I get a book deal, I want you to represent me...then I'm gonna take you out to dinner and then to a jazz club. I lived in L.A. for two years; I know the place well. I used to hang out on vence Beach and write poems. Used to hang out in Pasadena and Santa Monica a lot too. It was OK. But I'm a free spirit from Louisiana. I prefer gumbo, coffeehouses and books over glitz and glamor. But L.A. gave me enough to write about. I wrote a memoir about my travels a few years ago. I may add a L.A. chapter to it. You keep doing you. I like who you are ❤❤❤ 😉

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Definitely reach-out when you are ready! www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com

[@daktraveler56]

@@TopMusicAttorney I will make it this happen. I'll come back for you 😀 @]>->->->->->------------

[@shopnuop]

I appreciate your service. I just joined.

[@deannavalentinemusic]

this is super helpful! thank you! :)

[@TheA6surdNerdz]

9:01 I'm immature for laughing at this sentence😅

[@TravisTennies]

I'm 55 and I think it's an amazing accidental pun. 😮😅😂🎉

[@bobbysbeats5249]

Thanks for your timestamp

[@TravisTennies]

Yeah I wanted to clip and share that. But I'm too lazy.

[@stereosanctity7]

So is it not a good idea to upload 5 songs to Spodify and promote one at a time or a couple at a time? Because, I have 5 of them up there right now and need to re upload them due to some mixing issues, they are now done so should I upload one at a time?

[@antoniomccoy9451]

What’s the best digital distributor for independent artists?

[@JeffSans]

I wish i saw this before i released my album

[@bobbysbeats5249]

Like the "Alone in Wonderland" - great animation too ❤❤

[@normjones6916]

are using a distributor like cd baby first to code the video and song together or what is your method for tracking

[@TopMusicAttorney]

This is a really great question, I'm adding everyone's suggestions and questions for future videos. Please be sure to come onto our weekly livestream to ask questions in the live chat as well. You can ask questions in the live chat and I answer on air: this Thursday at 6pm MST. Hope to see you there! If you'd like to have more of a 1 on 1 question with me, be sure to schedule a consult here: [e-mail]

[@BrianHunsakerMusic]

@@normjones6916 CDbaby is out, Distrokid is in.

[@Weltenkinder]

✨🙏✨

[@JackEL]

🔥🔥

[@TopMusicAttorney]

💪😀

[@AlexSaheli]

That is a good video. Me and my cat approves

[@marcelinowhite6150]

Just happened to find yur channel today and Im really glad I did cuz now im in love lol - really appreciate the advice and Im going to check out Monster now

[@danymalsound]

Do you think it "matters" if the YT shorts are simply IG reels uploaded to YT? Cheers!

[@asilgg2794]

No as long as it’s not just exported from instagram, if it doesn’t have a watermark or the quality isn’t diminished it should be good

[@Mb2createawave]

Great content as always wish i could put 3 likes on this.

[@maciejobjasniacz]

Hi, I would like to add my released music on videos already uploaded on my youtube channel - is it possible? not sure why I can't see my name in the audio library though - it is on Spotify, Apple and youtube too, so not sure why is that?

[@AhimsaAura]

This was SO helpful! Thanks! ❤️

[@wickedmusicx]

That is actually a really good title. The name of this video ALONE is free game. Pay close attention.

[@emmanueluwe4107]

Really informative. Thank you

[@ValeTijuas]

I’m going to apply these tips from now on ..

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Please reach out directly to me at [e-mail] and we can chat about how your career is moving along.

[@ValeTijuas]

@@TopMusicAttorney thank I’ll. Are you an attorney for real estate?

[@SatkalyanKaur]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you. I want to start sharing covers on KZbin, but do I have to purchase a license for each song?

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Great question. While I don't give legal advice in the comments anymore, know that our new season of weekly livestreams are back. You can ask questions in the live chat and I answer on air. Wednesdays at 6pm MST / 5pm PST. Hope to see you there! If you'd like to have more of a 1 on 1 question with me, be sure to schedule a consult here: [e-mail]

[@BrianHunsakerMusic]

You do if you want to be totally safe. I have videos up that are covers with no copyright warning, it depends on the artist. Others have a warning but only are not visible in Russia and visible everywhere else. I don't have any that gave me a stroke, I'm always replacing one or two of the instruments/vocals and redoing them myself.

[@davidcottrell1308]

interesting...good suggestions...work, work, work!!!!

[@Enoch.Stanford]

Hello!😁 I have a very serious question, We want to make our band a legit business such as an LLC. What is the best, I guess business type (LLC, S- Corp, etc) for small bands?

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Hey - we have a couple of options to help you answer this. Feel free to reach out! [e-mail]

[@sebastianperezbastidas2038]

Should the music be released and uploaded to a music aggregator before using it on TikTok or IG ?

[@HunnyClub]

Yes, otherwise you will have to deal with the music having claims against it since it is trying to exist in two places at once...

[@1wayde]

This was well needed

[@Jey9A4G]

this is great content...In Your experience, what is the best Distribution Company for Music Artist?

[@TopMusicAttorney]

I'm hosting a YT LiveStream tonight at 5 pm PST; please join for more music business education and a Live Q&A!

[@KINGVENAROMA]

This is so good!! Omg thank you!! Got me literally taking notes! 🔥

[@taiopain]

I've pitched more than 40 song to editorial playlist consideration, but they've not accepted any of them yet 😔😔😔 I've been pitching them since february 2022

[@louieindigo]

One question: With Instagram reels being such a saturated market, how do we ensure that the audience remains engaged in the content, despite the lack of views/likes? 🤔

[@johnandunisha]

9:01 Pushing what out of where? 😂

[@Brandon_Renegade]

😂😂😂😂

[@MartinBoreas]

I think a real reason why I am not that dedicated for my music promo, is that, that I am really not sure, is my music really that good, for me, yes, its sound good, but there is a lot of mixed emotions, like, for girls, its sound kinda crazy, but girls, who listen my music, seems enjoyed, but for example, I gave to listen to my friends and they are like, bro, wtf, and I asked, whats wrong and then it seems like they wanted some "pop smoke" stuff :D

[@weplaydk2343]

I am actually curious about your sound, where can I listen?

[@ronnieblanchet4072]

GOD Bless you! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory Of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie

[@LYLT]

This channel is gold girl

[@KinFolkEntertainment]

Thanks. Great advice. I enjoyed it. Learn lots of good stuff

[@TGKay]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@playlistsupply]

Amazing video and even better tips! 👀🎯

[@jawvees2585]

Great stuff 🎉

[@officialparrishpage4]

Loved this video! Thanks for the advice! And I gave u a new like and sub ! That's how much you helped !

[@danlaw1208]

Thanks

[@mel1547]

Thanks !

[@gloriuos14]

@TopMusicAttorney Great advice! But what if you're a introvert? And don't feel comfortable showing yourself that much, or feeling like you got to be a clown in order for people to hear/buy your art (music)…?

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Well, certainly don't go clown 😂 But this is the time to try to get out of your comfort zone. If even a little. Our new season of weekly livestreams are back. You can ask questions in the live chat and I answer on air. Thursdays at 6pm MST. Hope to see you there!

[@gloriuos14]

@@TopMusicAttorney Thanks for the reply, i'll be checking out the livestream.💪

[@Dr.CelsoNolberto]

Love the passion!

[@brothersonguitar]

Great info as always and always appreciate any new info I can get

[@freakuensea]

TikTok is banned in India so for Indian artists like ourselves we only got KZbin & Instagram & Spotify.

[@GinoBlackOfficial]

Great Info!

[@joelarmendariz8876]

great helpful info and video

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Glad it helped!

[@JonDeth]

*Oddly, I learned how to get viral instagram videos(and yes absolutely as reels) and have hit 30,000 on some videos in a couple weeks totally music unrelated and somewhat boring lol.* When you thumbnail your video, setting it up to look like a fisheye from a security camera or a ring camera gets tons of clicks, and also uploading around 5-6 P.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. I've lost all interest in pursuing a career in music which means it's probably the perfect time for me to try lol. Hard work isn't an issue and I have no expectations which will certainly prevent disappointment. Even though I'm primarily a metal guitarist, singer and instrumentalist, my electronic music on N1M has put me in the top 50 of all artists on there a handful of times. *My perspective now is the marketing options through the internet are actually the best they have ever been, even though viral success is significantly different than it was 5 and 10 years ago.*

[@datway1666]

Yo what’s your ig, I need your help

[@luisrangel8707]

have you ever tried a paid spotify add?

[@terraviridis2514]

Wow, your advices were super honest and valuable! Many thanks for showing some hacks, I couldn't even thought it's legit. ❤

[@TopMusicAttorney]

You're so welcome!

[@Ben-qg3bo]

They're pushing the crap out of my shorts 🤣 ...but seriously, thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@Weltrat]

how cool, I´m looking for ways to promote my song "Monster", so I´ll just do what you did and put on a red dress. let´s see what people think 🤭

[@PreciousMemoryBook]

I can't find your video

[@gurles2420]

This is one of the most helpful vids I’ve seen on promotion!

[@TopMusicAttorney]

So glad to hear that!

[@Brandon_Renegade]

Well, I don't think the "Spin" thing would work for me 😅 I'd probably have to get more creative 😅

[@The1Vigilantian]

Any advice for artist who dont wanna be famous fr and would like to make a living from music? Besides wearing a mask? Lol.

[@johnwallace2319]

I grew up in China, and have seen how much the party is making sure they keep it.... so heck no I'm not getting on tiktok

[@GattoriSancho]

9:53 you are Goddamn right

[@bobbysbeats5249]

Thanks for your timestamp

[@Psychoswampband]

Were gonna be the Band of all time

[@dukey42]

Attractive content creator tells Average Joe musicians that the key to music promotion is to mindlessly keep throwing shit at the wall of social media until something sticks.

[@BMetal75]

PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE WHICH DSP IS BEST FOR RELEASING AI music? Please help every video on here has something bad to say about everyone of them...

[@yungmann5672]

How can I contact you for a music consultation?

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Hey! Sorry for the delay. If you'd like a consult with me, email my assistant to set it up :) [e-mail] . Looking forward to it!

[@thomasflachmusic]

I think that live-streaming works better when you are a girl. Statistically proven that women get more viewers per stream than men. Besides that, how do we get our music to promote it to sync companies? I know how to market social media and Crete a following but I want my songs to hit sync placements as it’s where a lot of revenue can come in

[@ShamrockaaProductions]

the tiktok executives are onto us lol anyone figured out how to save without watermark since tiktok updated???

[@xutsider]

Noone really gets anywhere with Instagram reels

[@technoisbeautiful]

Wow I've watched 3 videis now and what I got so far was pure confirmation of what I thought and feared I need to do and to change + a lot more important arguments to end the romantic monologue within me about being "that" artist + my brain is fried and ill have to rewatch the videos and make notes 😅 thank you for your content, its really heavy stuff

[@drindy5166]

She isn't wrong and has great tips for sure... however the term harvesting when it comes to people let alone attention sounds so wrong on so many levels lol. Still wish all the best! 👊🧡👍

[@spiritlevelstudios]

It's better than 'exploiting ' which is a common music industry term. The psychological tactics of marketing bother me a lot.

[@weplaydk2343]

​@@spiritlevelstudiostrue, it is preferable. The term "exploiting" is loaded with negative connotation

[@LuxuryBeatsMusic]

1:50 ok but TikTok literally tracks all your activity across devices and everythaaannng and it's chiinneee3333seee.... soooooo...... yeahhhh..... might need a burner or something

[@TopMusicAttorney]

It's definitely controversial!

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

pretty sure i'm not going to publish until the music copyright world gets straightened out

[@TopMusicAttorney]

Do it when you're ready, and definitely keep an entertainment attorney on hand just in case! If you ever want me to step in and assist, you can get a consult with me by scheduling here: [e-mail] Let's get to work :)

[@davidcottrell1308]

the music copyright world is just fine...you just need to understand it.

[@berekettheartist5486]

I’m shadow banned I think

[@alansmith4655]

Step 1: be good looking 😂

[@bobbysbeats5249]

heheh yes - I thought the sam lol

[@vonantesberg]

So… TikTok getting banned in USA in 2024…

[@Brandon_Renegade]

I feel this, shit sucks, that it's getting banned, it's ridiculous that that's the issue all these old fucks can agree on, of all the other issues facing us Americans.

[@Motivational_women1]

@@vonantesberg hopefully not

[@NorbieSimon]

@@vonantesberg it won’t actually

[@EcomDetective]

@@vonantesberg I think by end of September ,tik tok s practical ban will be implemented .unless there’s supreme court intervention

[@disinformationworld9378]

They banning VPNs too?

[@Sunita-u5x8g]

Tik tok is ban in my country 😊

[@Bellasosa1]

Then use a vpn

[@Sunita-u5x8g]

@@Bellasosa1 no that's not how it's works