8 Reasons an Artist's Instagram Doesn't Grow | Promote Music on Instagram

[@Burstimo]

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[@haroldthain2039]

Mistake 1: Taking from your audience (01:14) Mistake 2: Too much focus on quantity (04:11) Mistake 3: You have a weak bio (05:53) Mistake 4: Your stories are boring AF (07:09) Mistake 5: Posting content people don't want to see (09:49) Mistake 6: Taking your followers for granted (10:44) Mistake 7: Not posting engaging content (12:30) Mistake 8: Not posting often enough (13:31) Hope people find this helpful :)

[@saracaicedo7436]

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[@100musicc7]

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[@RYTO_RYTZmusic]

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[@nicolosommer5597]

I've been very frustrated lately with posting quality content and having no one engage. It's a ton of work when I'd rather be focusing on music, so thanks for giving us these tips.

[@Burstimo]

It can be frustrating but it's totally worth it in the long run

[@thesuncollective1475]

I can relate I wouldn't spend too much time on instagram..FB ads are good and I'm gonna try Tik Tok..that's it.

[@thesuncollective1475]

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[@charismadixon]

This has been so helpful. I have been lacking on my social media, cuz I've been so worried about making music, when the most important thing was me not engaging enough with my followers/ fans, when they are the main reason I'm putting out music. Thank you again for sharing this. :)

[@cakomusic7311]

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[@katoyoungdeville2963]

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[@Burstimo]

Thank you man 👊

[@zayxoxo]

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[@Burstimo]

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[@someshjadhav8559]

I am a singer/songwriter and a music producer. I don’t have any if my content out yet. I’ve been sitting on so many unfinished projects because of laziness and lack of confidence. Finally I’ve put some will together and working towards finishing each. INTERESTING PART-: I’ve just discovered your KZbin channel and I’m really glad i did. Your content is really educative and helpful. Looking forward to see more of it. Cheers!

[@MajesticDre]

Been having the problem of not finishing projects too. I found that telling yourself ill just work 5 minutes on this unfinished project usually results in working a lot more and eventually finishing it. Keep your head up!

[@someshjadhav8559]

Majestic Dre That is a really effective way for consistency. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Burstimo]

Thank you! You've got this!!

[@iam3rdSyllable]

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[@Burstimo]

Thank you man

[@Burstimo]

Which type of content do your fans engage with the most?

[@staarghost891]

im pretty new (130 followers) but I started writing interesting stories at least a few paragraphs long with each post as of a few weeks ago and it has been getting more organic engagement and better reactions

[@Burstimo]

@@staarghost891 Yep, this is something we really encourage, you can literally write an entire blog post as your caption if you really wanted to. If you can engage people in a story or a purpose through your captions it can take less pressure off finding good pics to post. :)

[@Feint240]

slideshows give me the most traffic on my memes

[@MrenCapone]

what's that track at the end? :)

[@Burstimo]

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[@Sklang32]

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[@Leilabmusic]

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[@AshStJohnmusic]

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[@lenscomposition1211]

As knowledgeable this video is I generally believe your accent/voice is music to the ears

[@milutinkrasevic1054]

Very good video again. Being a musician but social media illiterate myself, I really appreciate all information you provide. Some valuable stuff here for guys like me.

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You guys continuously drop jewels on the industry. Keep up the good work ❗️

[@KAGEMORIEru]

Thanks man! This is really a great video! Just straight to the point. Going to follow these tips. I was thinking about being more engaging with my followers for these past weeks.

[@edinimusic]

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[@sulibukproduction7732]

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[@michaelgmooremusic]

Agree with all the comments I’ve seen. No waffle. Excellent content, the way the internet should be

[@davidsebastienmusic]

In a lot of videos I hear the words "giving good quality content" regarding social media posts & stories. Do you have any particular video(s) where you explain, maybe give some practical examples what kind of content an artist can use to engage with his existing followers & arouse interest in new visitors of my social media page? Really appreciate the job you guys are doing, learning a lot from you guys :)

[@factsunami5442]

Thanks for these vids dude. They are giving me a different perspective on things

[@DEGLORIAN]

Great tips! What kind of posts would you suggest give more value to the followers, besides just a video of me playing a song or giving advice on something without comming across as "a know all" or a self-centered person? Thank you so much!

[@PetraHasarova]

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[@MorganOliviaMusic]

With the value I've gotten from you channel, I'd easily tolerate another ad midway. With as many views as you get... Your videos are quality enough that I honestly wouldn't mind it. I know that sounds strange but I want your channel to thrive because it's super helpful.

[@duckiemrpoetry]

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[@noplay1065]

Very Helpful. Thanks

[@savvidi]

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[@aqtaii]

love ur vids man

[@nikemikey8524]

I'm going to be starting my own label soon I love all the content and value you give keep it coming #SportieWorld

[@moneysexdrug88]

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[@toptierboy]

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[@stixxytoowavy]

Your content is actually amazing!!👌🏾

[@brokendreammachine9660]

Thanks man for the food for thought

[@nobodys.shapeshifter]

Thanks! You guys always nail step 5. Keep it up.

[@dburnmusic]

Gems! Thanks for the great info, dude! 🙏 new subscriber 🙌

[@bultyseijo2202]

Great stuff!! i just started to watch your video today and i feel wiser already!

[@txc2664]

these vids are fire! thanks for all these insights! for real.

[@jordanfiction]

Great tips, thank you!! I practice most of these, time to brush up and deploy some patience. Also, Another strategy I’ve used is being active in the DM with followers and potential followers!

[@futuretrees]

posting every day is the hardest on this list because I'm worried about watering down my feed content. But I can do stories every day and ask more questions.

[@Skand]

Just switched my personal insta account to a business account to promote my music. Going to follow your advise. Hope it works out 😊 fingers crossed 😁

[@WRNGHAUS]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the great videos! Gonna keep checking them out for sure.

[@MajesticDre]

Lol seeing people you interact on a whole another platform on a video you happen to be watching too is crazy 😁😁😁😁

[@WRNGHAUS]

@@MajesticDre Haha for sure

[@giggiesurge]

A big key is to have two accounts. One you run ads from and one you use regularly. Changing your personal profile to a business profile is worse than shadowbanning. Your engagement will plummet, forcing you into frustration and dumping money into ads. The algorithm caters to the personal profiles. 🤷‍♂️

[@bennyseos]

Very very good Video, helpful tips thank you !!

[@israelperez3342]

thanks for this, I only have 300 followers on my new art page but it is very engaging and moving and I'm sure the follower count will grow with itself

[@ggramsamy]

This is all great information; presented in an easy way to digest and follow up on. Thanks so much for sharing and for delivering it so cleanly! Looking forward to watching more of your stuff :)

[@thefunkgodeloheem2278]

Really great info...thank you.

[@everrose6042]

Thank You so much for your advice!!! Very helpful

[@ama.dancingflower]

I don't produce music, but those tips apply for any type of Instagram account. Nice video!

[@Burstimo]

Glad to hear!

[@VGlover007]

Your expertise is awesome

[@same2579]

Very true and useful. What artist should know and be guided about it. Thank you sir for educating me.

[@julianholmanaudio4807]

Great tips, I'd like to see some advice on time management with regards to online/social marketing strategy. I'm spending too much time probably on the wrong things.

[@Burstimo]

On it!

[@SanderOM]

@@Burstimo Is this video out yet?

[@SofoniBeats]

People don't understand that. In the beginning they just let you know....you need fans but don't tell you until your fan base starts growing is you want to engage with them. So now one has to go back to the basics and see who is really a good audience

[@TannerCarlson]

hey thanks for the tips, I've been working on music for a while and just starting to get a following/trying to gain more of a following and these videos really help out!

[@KiddKainMusic]

GReat vids...im using DistroKid....Anyone like me who spends more time on WRITING AND RECORDING music than PROMOTING? Any Suggestions, Lets Link Up!!!

[@100musicc7]

Tanner Carlson hey no joke I just posted the most fire snippet of my song on Instagram that is dropping today check it out lemme know what u think ❤️ instagram.com/p/B-zOjykHO2b/?igshid=19w4k5inyd40x

[@ZacJonesYouTube]

Really great advice! Really gotta up my social media game!

[@norbertszabados-mavrak8205]

Burstimo! Very good tips! I'd like to ask you for some examples of tips! Many people give tips, but nobody says examples of how to do it. Previously, there were examples in some of your videos, please continue! Thank you!

[@100musicc7]

Norbert Szabados-Mavrák if u an artist like me let’s help each other grow so check me out no joke I just posted the most fire snippet of my song on Instagram that is dropping today check it out lemme know what u think ❤️ instagram.com/p/B-zOjykHO2b/?igshid=19w4k5inyd40x

[@datemonthyear]

new follower, just working through the content. Really useful, thank you!

[@JonathanEBoyd]

Great tips as usual i don't have many followers but it helps if you're not lazy with your captions context means a lot (btw i see your ads time to time on IG i aint mad it though) Interesting video as always

[@Burstimo]

Yep captions are so significant and often overlooked. Don't worry about not having many followers right now, if you practice good content then the strategy for growing a following will come naturally. Pleased to hear our ads are reaching the right audience!

[@IvyWood]

Thanks for the priceless info! Very helpful for a DIY band like us. You guys are the best 😎

[@tiago2946]

Thanks for sharing this videos, I'm just starting and this tips are beeing very helpful!

[@amandadixon2202]

This was very helpful, thanks 😊

[@ZeLuJ]

Absolutely. In the #music industry some artists are lucky while others are not.✌️✌️✌️

[@overmindentertainment4321]

You guys are killing it. Good stuff.

[@Gabou]

Inspiring as always ! Thank you :)

[@danmckiedj]

Some great tips here.

[@heatscoremusic]

Great video guys. Thanks for the tips 🤝

[@AntUtama]

Thanks team, very helpful tips as usual!

[@drewschueler]

These videos are incredible!

[@minademian]

This is a really great video. Thank you!!

[@thesingingsoph3045]

Thank you for these amazing tips! Very thoughtful and reflective :)

[@Yungmyyar]

The best video ever🎉

[@gaellesfancies]

You guys are really awesome thanks for all the great advice !!

[@Kingkillacruz]

love the content, how do you guys feel about demoing tracks on the IG story? or do you recommend only doing that if a poll/question is involved?

[@reign8711]

great content! I'm going to start applying it today.

[@hinterswill3339]

Fantastic! Best video I've seen about Instagram!

[@eddielive5046]

This is great... I’m definitely going to implement ALL of the do’s especially now that I have more time to build the habit

[@100musicc7]

Eddie Live if u an artist like me let’s help each other grow so check me out no joke I just posted the most fire snippet of my song on Instagram that is dropping today check it out lemme know what u think ❤️ instagram.com/p/B-zOjykHO2b/?igshid=19w4k5inyd40x

[@deckartkain8223]

Hey, you guys! Thanks a lot for your videos, I have been learning so much from you. I got a question for you: Do you know if it helps to post the same post on reels and stories? Am I reaching more people this way? Cheers! ;)

[@djskhumba375]

great man simple and straight forward.

[@lgtzin]

I found so much value in this video, thank you for the info :)

[@Burstimo]

You're welcome!

[@mohameda9946]

This is very helpful, many thanx mate 🤍🤍

[@royjuxon]

valuable as ever. Thank you

[@RickySweum]

Thank you. Great tips to follow.

[@DjKseniyaKess]

Thank you for sharing these tips !Really helpful

[@the.flora.experience]

I am struggling with quality content part. I am an artist, and right now I am building my audience through my channel by making covers and blogs about my life. however, I have almost no engagement, and I want to build a quality audience even if small, so that I can release my first singles next year. But I don't know how to reach my target given that it doesn't know who I am yet. Also I am not sure whether my content is good enough, even though I doing everything on my own. I would like to know your advice on this. thank you so much for this video!!

[@the.flora.experience]

@Andy Anusiem thank you so much for your tip Andy! How do you think would be best for me to find them? Thanks!

[@Veronica-qj9to]

Hi 😁 I'm a new subscriber! Thank you for your videos they are amazing!

[@Burstimo]

Welcome! Pleased you're finding the videos useful!

[@Veronica-qj9to]

@@Burstimo I sent you a dm on Ig, it would mean a lot if you could answer when you have a minute ♡

[@Burstimo]

@@Veronica-qj9to We reply to all DMs!

[@itswavo]

1:31 i feel ATTACKED

[@andoniarrigorriaga2985]

Amazing video! I will try to do this!

[@ghostmomo]

Can you quantify the “quality of your content”? I feel very foggy. Like what’s “quality” content? I am a photographer I can tell you what’s quality as in photography. But what do you mean for music?

[@fcorange3929]

I think he means what you think with the photography aspect like good looking posts that are eye catching and then good quality music like maybe previews of your song that has good production and is catchy.

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[@samsmusichub]

Thanks.

[@natalietuggle5827]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@fmajor_music]

Thanks bro!😊

[@FrankVanegas]

Good stuff 👌

[@EuphoriaEntertainment]

Thx for a help! Great video 🔥🔥🔥

[@janek3446]

Very helpful! Thanks