The Best Advice For Music Artists... From A Music Artist

[@whosjakedaniels]

The problem with people hating on Nic is that he is literally just trying to help people have better lives. People always take others for face value and don’t understand what it took to get to his position. This man worked his tail off to live the life he wanted. He put his wife first and his family, and then said okay imma run it and try out this music thing. He was just willing to outwork everybody and have his priorities straight. As a fellow married man with around 700k monthly listeners, 802 million streams across platforms, Ive been SO happy to follow Nic because I was like wow. Another dude who is married and put his family first and still pursued his passion to the fullest and is trying to help others. The world needs guys like Nic to remind you that you gotta work harder while still being a great person and having good morals. He is doing it right. And to everyone hating, yall just need to understand his story a little bit more that’s all.

[@TimSooley]

“Fellow married man with 700k monthly listeners” - now YOU inspire ME, man) Haha, was thinking myself that having a family and a corporate job is sort of a dead end for my music dreams. Glad to hear there are more and more people who succeed and combine all above. 💪🙂

[@vonantesberg]

32yo here too. But instead of pursuing videography I went into nursing after high school. in 2022 my mother was diagnosed with cancer. She’s still fighting. She told me I needed to pursue my music no matter what. I’ve been writing and composing since I was 15 on a kurzweil K2600xs and have just dove into using a DAW. I wanna make this work. Music has been my life and I want to give myself to it and share that with y’all. I appreciate your advice and will take it to heart. You’ve earned a sub from me. Thank you.

[@hereandnow1439]

this advice changed my life, 158 k monthly listeners now on my way to 200k!!! thank you nic d!!!

[@omg.Daviid]

Could you tell me how you did it ?

[@sanchez-C137]

​@omg.Daviid no because there is no way this video helped someone up their monthly listeners within 1hour of it being posted

[@moxictasculinity]

proof ? what is your artist name ?

[@ynghendricks8168]

@@moxictasculinityidiot

[@HuntersGalaxy]

@@sanchez-C137This isn’t the only video he’s gave advice in bro 🤣

[@HyperRare]

Nic, I just wanted to say thank you. Over the last 6 months you have inspired me to release my first handful of songs and shown me that I have an ‘unfair’ advantage when it comes to being an independent artist. I’ve worked in music production for about 10 years, mostly mixing and mastering other people’s music, while also creating educational KZbin tutorials. You made me realise that these skills directly translate to becoming an independent artist for a living. Which is something I’ve always wanted but I guess I didn’t really think it was possible until seeing your content. As someone that is starting at 28, with a bunch of relevant skills, your message hit me hard and now making music and content is all I think about! Just wanted to express some gratitude 🤝

[@WIKIDSTYLE]

Go get it! I’m 44 and going after it harder than ever before! Recently taught myself video editing and skill stacking

[@HyperRare]

@@WIKIDSTYLELove it! Stoked there’s so much positivity and people bringing each other up here

[@WATCofficial]

​@@WIKIDSTYLE 39 here, and still going! ;) keep it up!

[@professorenriquedeferraz]

Am 36,age is just a number,no stopping

[@brettantoni]

37 here, let’s get it! 🚀🚀🚀

[@TheEncouragementKid]

Jesse set Nic off now he is firing like a FRDi content Cannon

[@Atic_la]

He going in like Kendrick did to Drake right now 😂

[@theoneandonlypostmaniac]

Right😂

[@liquejavon]

Nic Cannon. i see what you did there

[@RuslanKD]

Woke up the giant!

[@ZNDRMUSICOFFICIAL]

​@@RuslanKDayy the legend has arrived!

[@Ellifmusic]

0:15 yes great idea putting that out because people be forgetting!!! Those videos criticizing Nic D pisses me off because in reality Nic is the only one actually doing what he preaches while others are just “music marketers” . Nic D inspired me start taking music seriously after 4 years of not making any and it took only 2 months of consistent posting to start earning money on Spotify purely by following his advice. Building your catalog while promoting it through short form content is the best advice ever period. It worked for Russ, Nic D, Connor Price and many others.

[@HeDrewNoyes]

Lots of people mad because they want “insider tips,” aka fairy dust, and Nic is telling them to grind and learn good business practices. Keep teaching, Nic! 👏🏼

[@AnuEletu]

Reminds me of this saying “jack of all trades , master of none , but often times better than a master of one

[@Raike97]

You brought me to the edge of tears from 3:17 to 3:24 Nic. I'm going through a hell financially, existentially and mentally and I feel like pursuing music/content creation is my last chance at life. Getting these quality advices and tips from someone like you who's been at it since 13 and so passionate about it speaks miles for your personality. You probably won't even read this but I just felt like getting it off my chest. Thanks for everything you do man!

[@JeremyRasch]

Hi Nic, Man, you could not have come a moment too soon. I’ve been struggling trying to get my songs heard for the past year and I’ve worked so hard, and I’ve been learning so so much but I was starting to feel like this was never gonna happen for me. I see actual genius in this advice you are giving us and I thank you for it. Props from San Diego.

[@JohnHunt_]

03:15 "Because I care". Thank you for caring about your community enough to invest time and effort in us. You are giving us more tools and a better chance at success, and this is an honorable thing to do. We appreciate you!

[@adamivy]

Very solid video as usual bro. Let's go!

[@oireem]

I don’t understand the negative comments he’s getting, he’s literally giving good advice on how to grow, build and pursue a music career. I guess that’s what you get for giving good advice and helping people. I love the advice you give and watched countless hours of your content absorbing every useful thing that you say like a sponge, thank you for all the info! Soon you’ll see me win!

[@cosmotical]

You are probably watching some other comment section...

[@solleecafe2]

Bro what your giving is MORE than enough and the simple fact that you have a book, for the managers of the artists to dive in and learn. Not to mention you can SEE his TikToks that hes a practitioner of his words. Keep doing what your doing Nick 😊

[@Cresce_Music]

Spittin facts, skillstacking is essential. Had to learn marketing, production, mix/master, writing/recording, editing, filming, design & so much more and Im not even close to where I want to be but I'm so glad I didn't wait on people to learn these skills because now I'm able to drop weekly and grow. It's a process but I must say you have to love it foreal.. Not just the music, learning in general. You made me realize on 31st of December to go all in, listened to your audiobook three times that day and it completely shifted my thinking 🙏 You are appreciated Nic, artists need this

[@chamham6734]

Same boat

[@SteeVane]

Man, we don’t just get music advice, but relationship and life lessons too? You’re THE GOAT 🥹❤️

[@ProdbyEdren]

Hey Nic and Fridi fam! This man is the realest! Without his advice on release strategy I’d still be at 10 monthly listeners! Now I’m up to 1700 and growing everyday. The skill stacking advice is so true. I barter or charge for my animations now that I’m getting faster at making them. We all need to learn other skills to help further our careers. Thanks for another great informative video bro !

[@thereesebonneau]

One million streams everyday is actually crazy dude wow I’m jealous but not in a rude way, I’m ready to work to get there too‼️ CONGRATS !!!

[@bransonmerchant]

Nic, you’re a legend man. Thank you for making this content I’m glad you started uploading more vids to this channel. It helps so many people including myself. Two things: First, thank you for being respectful to everyone. Even when Jesse was disrespecting you, you responded with wisdom and calmness. Something I aspire to be so thank for being a great example in a world where people don’t think before they speak. Second, everyone that comments rude things on your vids doesn’t even know the full story. They haven’t read your book or watched you over the years. I think everyone that see’s you as the person you are has mad respect for you man 🔥

[@kbstewardson]

I love the FRDi TikTok videos, but I found this video on my KZbin home page. It's amazing how you touch in so many things without blending them together and cross promoting.

[@jpk.mp3]

the relationship advice going hard too 🙌

[@jordy_beats2980]

Dang that was deep lol this gave me a new perspective. Sometimes being intentional directly with your goals isn't always the path. Seems like life can prepare you or bring you luck in other ways indirectly in a way you wouldn't know.

[@prod.ig100]

Hope to grow big as well. Hope we all succeed!

[@chosen2begreat]

Great content brother 🔥

[@matthewmewhorter4726]

As someone who got to know you a little bit personally, I would also offer that a skill that that you had the chance to develop when you were working with me part time many years ago, was good people skills. I can’t help but think that that experience came in handy in one way or another for you too. I know a lot of artists, be they musicians or visual artists, who really struggle in that department. Knowing how to work with people, even difficult people, is an essential skill. it’s critical to know how to work with a variety of people, navigate conflict, and encourage others to join with you on a shared goal.

[@Jarxiel]

I just found about you, you are inspirational. Good value in your video. Thank you.

[@realchrismack944]

Nic you popped off in such a great way bro. As much as you enjoy your music, you ensure that your relationship with your wife comes first! To lead as a husband is THIS, willing to lay your own life down to consider someone more significant than yourself. I’m really happy that your patience and selfless serving has paid off in this way bro! Doesn’t mean it’s a guarantee for everyone, but THIS is 🔥

[@tajiez]

They really got the man out of retirement 😭

[@OfficialSolothaartist]

You know what Nic your awesome I started following you like 6 months ago and I’ve been creating content because I’ve been influenced by you one day soon I will be able to say I watched Nic and wanted to get my Spotify up and with his influence I pushed thank you man.

[@abdur1914]

You give the information and it's up to us Artists to take the info. and get to work.

[@Peanut_Butter_Jelly_Jam]

All of the peeps in our band have always been Jack of all Trades. That used to be an insult but nowadays has turned into must-have trait.

[@blu3sta]

Just stumbled across that video… everything was said there 🔥

[@itschandj]

His book is super helpful especially if you need help on how to use social media marketing to your advantage. He gives a really good perspective on how to attract and get an audience!

[@HowiSpangler]

You can only lead a horse to water, brother 🙌 great advice

[@kolin98]

The shade in the title is 10/10

[@gorgaable]

I'm a 43 year old from Indonesia, just starting my venture as an independent musician because somehow today was the point in time i could actually have the means to do it. If you're truly passionate in something it's gonna find you no matter how long. I've watched hundreds of hours of educational videos and so far this video hit me the most. It just makes sense and not contrived as I've watched on plenty of others, I never believed in shortcuts, I believe in hard work and basically that's the gist of what I get from your video , and also what kind of hard work should we focusing on. Thanks man, really glad that you made it !

[@SebastianRomeroMusic]

Keep them coming

[@waynebo248]

Another great - and useful - video! I'm 55 and I've been a musician since I was 9. I've been creating my own music since I was 14. I learn a lot from you. It's humbling, but I am thankful for it. I'm working on implementing this stuff. Keep it coming!

[@lennon_richardson]

As a 40y/o with a background in digital marketing and video production who wants to get into music, I find this video deeply inspiring! 🔥

[@caspaclark]

Thank God for you brother. Thank you for being so sincere and making these videos man . At the moment I'm trying to Make my passion for music the way that I feed my family. I've been skill stacking for a while and it is such a relief to that. This is samson that might bring me success in the future one love

[@shiftymcfly]

Bro these are gems ur telling us to help us I appreciate it fr fr uve said things I would have never thought of

[@RuslanKD]

Finally you drop the skill stack video!!!

[@onlywheel3r]

These r a great push… TY

[@OOYAH]

Really appreciate you taking the time to sit and record these videos, I've gotten a ton of value from you 🙌

[@WATCofficial]

100% Nic! Thanks for doing these videos. When I stumbled upon you interview with Adam Ivy a few months back it just clicked in my mind. Everything I have been doing for the past ten years feels like it prepared me to use it with your strategy. We have always done 99% ourselves, our music videos, our songwriting, promotion, photos, mixing and mastering and so on, and now graphics with ai, so we are in a perfect situation to release every other week, - except for TIME, that one is tricky as we have day jobs and three kids together, but our hope is things accelerate and we can focus more on the music. :) synchronicity my man, sometimes things just click! /Kenny

[@youngervision9057]

I like this guy. he's basically saying "here, now get to work" subscribed.

[@ChesOfficialMusic]

I don`t normaly comment but... Nic don't be discouraged.... I love your vids and help me out a lot. I am a little artist with a better plan from the beginning of this year in a big part because of you! So continue please! these vids help out a lot! :D

[@itsjust_TFR]

Literally didnt even know you had a podcast lol. You're crushin it man. Keep it up.

[@prodbyholistic]

Lots of people need to hear this message! You have to be willing to invest in your skills and get better every day. While you are spending time putting things off, your competition is climbing their way ahead of you! Keep showing up for yourself and you'll look back at all the things you've accomplished.

[@LaynoProd]

a real gem here, thanks Nic! learning a bunch of skills like social media marketing and content creation along with music production and audio engineering only helped level up my music artist career and opened up more opportunities to grow 💎🙏🏽

[@SkyRivers]

Hey Nic, thank you for sharing your advice with us. Insightful and inspiring! 🙏🏼

[@tatertimeofficial]

I bought Nic’s book & it’s amazing. Great motivation & insight. Being a radio DJ over a decade, I played close attention to new music to play on our station. Nic caught my attention via TikTok & everything that he explained in his book, worked on me. I played a song by Connor & Nic on our station bc the music is good. Info is good. He knows what he’s talking about. Now I’m in Nashville chasing the songwriting/artist dream. Thanks Nic D

[@ttsparklesmusic]

since i started watching you and educating myself about music/music marketing i started releasing twice a month, and posting to tiktok once a day, still going strong!

[@making_geraldene]

This tough love is just what us artists need. Got your book back in June of last year and I've been hustling ever since. Thank you for sharing this all with us. Forever grateful. ❤

[@WIKIDSTYLE]

The book was great!

[@Nocap777ij]

I love this mans content im gaining a lot

[@MC333]

Facts, we tell our artists all of this all of the time! Great video. I’ve also ran a successful ecom business before my record label. Makes a lot of sense tbh !

[@caspaclark]

Keep winning and thanks for being such a real person on an industry of untasteful beings

[@hereandnow1439]

please keep dropping vids legit makes me whole week

[@SamsenMusicOfficial]

It's so wild to see someone that's been on a similar journey to me. I've been a videographer, photographer since I was 13 years and it made up the bulk of my professional life and I've dreamed of going into music full-time, often watching Live Concerts, Song Tutorials, Music Theory at work and just daydreaming about the possibility and reality. I have spent the last decade skill-stacking and I'm just beginning my journey as a recording artist/musician with my first single out on spotify and my channel you've inspired me so much over the last couple of months... I can't wait tackle this challenge and I know I'm in it for the long-haul, you're videos have helped me, given me insight, and invaluable knowledge. Thank you Nic! Keep making that juicy juicy content

[@uniQeZOR]

Some haters don't deserve the gems he puts on this raw videos. Thanks for sharing Nik D, the ones who already know better, do follow your ideas and they actually work!

[@Dracaveli]

nah thanks for the push Nic 💯

[@yukeemusic]

thanks for this videos I've been waiting for new videos :) it's really motivating and inspiring to hear your advice. I made it from 800 to 9k monthly listeners (for now) thanks to the advice you gave :) Keep it going and don't let people like Jesse drag you down!

[@TrawaazRecords]

the logic is: Computer >> Algorithm Algorithm >> Content Content >> Which ever stuck in people brain Which ever stuck in people brain >> Give them / show them your music Your music >> Direct them to whichever you want

[@JaymeFortune]

Sooo good 😌 thank you for sharing these gems man!! 💎

[@solsax4u]

Insanely good video!!! Guys its difficult to find a generous person like this channel owner. This video is incredibly full of power accurate advice and wisdom! Treasures from his heart! Good luck for all of us! 🎉❤

[@cblanchhiphop]

Keep it up man! Read your book, been following your journey and it's all super helpful, especially the info around releasing consistently. The biggest take away I've had is to find a good balance in your life though, like how you focus on music 100% a few days a week and the rest you spend with family + animals

[@APWestMusic]

Please keep making more videos, Nic. Your advice is golden! I don’t think I can go through another period of no FRDi for Artists content 😅

[@valdi7777]

The only thing that I really love about that Jesse's video is that Nic came back to KZbin! 😂

[@EE-UR]

The ONLY valid music advice source

[@jantodjassi1266]

Your advice and sharing of personal experience is pure gold! Thanks🙏🏾✨

[@hereandnow1439]

bro blessing us with 2 vids in 24 hours!!!!

[@AlexSaheli]

Hi, Nic, please consider making a course or some kind of commnity / membership. I believe the lowest form of thqt could cost as little as a couple of $, and it's good money for you. And more accountability for artists. If you find that interesting.

[@professorflitch]

So this content is great, as always. But I can't stop asking myself what this white thing in the background is...

[@oct8vusgylze298]

I came here from the interview with you and Adam Ivy. I took notes the entire time after re-watching it some time later. During the past few months, all I could think about was what was shared in that interview. It definitely changed my life & outlook with my music. It's because of you & Adam that I was motivated to stop overthinking & I finally put out some content on tiktok to one of my songs. I can't thank you & Adam Ivy enough really. I'm really excited about this journey. Thank you sincerely!!!! I'm also getting your book by the way & tuning in to your podcast. Keep up the amazing work👍🏾🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

[@KamPrada]

Youre the goat man

[@3irdcity902]

Thank you so much for the gems! Question for you and the audience: Since a catalogue is so powerful, would you recommend an artist drop a ton of singles at once, and then promote them with evergreen content? Or should they still release a lot, but on a schedule

[@justusaidan]

As a college student/Independent artist I can agree 100% Without the ability to mix or at least be good enough at these other skills you talked about, I would not be able to support myself. Great video! Hope the positive comments start to shine a lil brighter than those negative ones for ya soon :)

[@ghisaymusic]

I'm pretty good at music production and songwriting, but I've been struggling to create good videos to promote myself. Your advice strengthens my hunch that I need to get good at MAKING VIDEOS

[@eafloe]

Great advice...in music and in life. Salute 💯

[@SidejoeBill]

Could also be of value to fans and artists to touch on the part of your story where you moved into your in-law's basement when your vid/photography company wasn't excelling during covid thereby opening a window to create content without the concern of financial overhead. At least this is how I understood it when you touched on it a few times. Open to correction here. Also the detail that Cakes helps to film and edit the lion share of your vids (understood from last time you touched on it - NDPNDNT podcast). Helpful detail for those of us shooting and editing our own vids - transitions and artistic integration post shooting can be daunting when first getting into it and I can understand why fans are asking for post production tutorials. My point in saying the above is to help with clarity on the side of the artists watching your vids. As a fan of yours I dove deep into your story to get a full picture and even bought your book (which is dope btw) and was a former paying FRDi fam member. A ton of people are working part time or 9-5's while pursuing music and not finding the right balance. I get that it can be difficult to write down/memorize everything that you'd like to say and respond to every comment/concern especially when you are doing so many other things and have given back so much to the artist community; but a completely accurate depiction of your story is helpful to us given that to a lot of industry folk, what you've done is like splitting the atom lol (reference to labels coming to you and asking for social media and marketing tips - touched on in multiple NDPNDNT podcast episodes). I'm glad that you're getting back into posting on this page, hoping for more informative content like this as well as more NDPNDNT podcasts in the near future.

[@foreverstrangedave]

You speak with wisdom beyond your age. Coming from a 49 year old.

[@speedcrawlmusic]

Thank you! 🙌

[@elanmarkos]

keepin our indie hopes alive... salute bro!!!!!!

[@oliveary]

Thanks for the awesome tips!

[@SayntMisfit702]

🔥 direct and to the point. Yet it’s so true

[@radmaster6470]

Thanks for this man! Life is the ultimate teacher

[@iambelzar]

Thanks Nic!!! I appreciate all your knowledge you share! Super stoked to hear more from you.

[@yosuto]

Your advice is amazing, thanks for doing this!

[@TimParryful]

This is seriously fantastic information. Thanks Nic

[@ASDPOWER]

Your info is perfect and inspiring bro much respect!!!

[@Baratwa]

Thank you

[@evoj.]

You’re the man Nic. TY. 🙌🏻😎

[@Doxkyn]

Solid as always. Married my high school sweetheart too. It was actually me who decided I didn't like touring.😂

[@GABRIELDIEPANDAWAMPE]

love it to learn how so its more like my art :)

[@dr.sarah.zaldivar]

Loving your content! Keep up the fantastic work🔥

[@lilyurei]

Thanks for the advice man! I need to start skill stacking. As an artist you have to be good with video editing and content creation. Not the easiest thing as an introvert

[@RobertHelder777]

Inspired me to release more 💯

[@Ponderjay]

Goattt thanks bro I'm young artist from Detroit with like 8 millions streams working on my 5th album bout to start school for music

[@IvanRadulovski]

Always inspirational 🤜🤛

[@JuiceCannon]

I've seen alot of artist put their careers to the side for there familes salute to you. Question though did you write any music in that 8 yr time span?