How to Get 1000 Genuine Fans in 30 Days

[@Pheojix]

Going live on TikTok has changed the game for me. First time I’m actually feeling like I’m building a community and super engaged fans.

[@DamianKeyes]

Love that. Going live is an easy way to get the algorithm on your side too :)

[@Pheojix]

@@DamianKeyes honestly going live every night this past month has done more for me than making content for a year! I’ve finally found something that works for me

[@mwj5368]

How has it gone in the past year? When you made the I think 60 second required Tik Tok video did you have to do a comical take as it seems you must in order to get attention? I mean do a crazy dance as you sing etc or can you just simply sing? I don't have a band, just myself and guitar and sometimes harmonica too, and piano. I just went to your channel and can't find any of your songs but a lot of vocal training videos. You aren't really a songwriter and performing original songs so the Tik Tok video you created was to attract people into your baritone vocalist lessons? How have Damian's techniques worked for you?

[@Pheojix]

@@mwj5368 those singing videos are not mine bro ahaha. I still go live a lot and it still helps but probably less now

[@itsliatherapper]

Did you get scared of people judging you

[@simongreyson3477]

I'm so grateful to have you with me on this journey. Your content and support drives me to continue even on the dark days. Thank you for breaking down these ideas! 🙏

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you so much. Means a lot, I’m always here to help 🙏🙏

[@KalendulaRose]

This video has come at just the right time for me. My mindset has finally shifted to where I really am starting to believe in myself, and I’m creating a narrative of what I stand for to share with the world through my music and art. Thank you!

[@evdokimmusic]

The Value of this video is insane. Thanks a lot for this Damian!

[@DamianKeyes]

Ahh thank you 🙏🙏

[@denniskielton2447]

Greta job man, breaking down the process here. Sooo many people have no idea how to do this, and its VERY important now in the post-record label age. Labels did everything for us before, (unfortunately,) and now we need t learn to do it all ourselves. Production no longer costs a ridiculous amount, advertisement doesn't either, booking isn't very hard either. But if you have no clue how to even start, then you will never get there. I really feel like most people just need a starting point and a tiny bit of guidance, just to get them running in the right direction, then If they're dedicated they'll run it the rest of the way. For years I've been looking for the insight that's in this channel, so really, thanks dude you're a credit to the industry!

[@DamianKeyes]

Ahh this is so lovely to read, thank you dude 🙏

[@elizavetaflowerarmyrecords7593]

I am getting back after a long hiatus - around 100 million plays of a song of mine under my belt, but in some ways I am like a newbie. Now I am going to watch all your videos, go through a couple of cycles and then I'd love to hire you for a consult:)

[@dedasalmeida9047]

I'm really grateful for your ideas... Content creation for me is just singing and playing my bass ... I really really wish I was this creative in making content ... I'm way too much invested in producing and recording songs but creating content I need to take this step by step because I know I won't be consistent

[@DamianKeyes]

I’m grateful for you watching the video! Let’s gooooo

[@RobyFayermusic]

I got a 4 million stream here on one of my songs, but I’m gonna make my new song more than that because of this ♥️♥️

[@pedrofernandez6356]

Really thankful for all that free content full of value. We're really blessed for having you as a mentor

[@feliceofficialmusic]

We really need to give Damian a HUGE thank you for providing all of this information for free. Super grateful.

[@DamianKeyes]

This is very kind, thank you!

[@abbandonedchannelll]

We doooo

[@phantomfrost6393]

It’s free but it’s not we don’t pay him but KZbin does

[@akmuzik4real]

I'm heterosexual. But i love him. He is a great human being

[@benjaminclocks]

Gracias Damian! Como cantante en Chile , justo hace unas semanas comencé un nuevo plan de contenido y hacer trending con mi música, y realmente este plan que nos muestras me está ayudando a reforzar, ordenarme y lograr conectar con más personas. Feliz poniendo en practica estas herramientas! 🇨🇱🌎🎵

[@JustCole.HipHop]

A Personal Tip. Draw a physical diagram of your Audience Funnel. (Or his box example) Write each user's @ and categorize them based on their level of engagement etc

[@JohnMahon]

Super grateful for these tips, they're giving me the confidence to actually go out and make it happen

[@DamianKeyes]

You got this!

[@TheO.O.]

I’ve just done my day 1 of this strategy, positing a mini music video as my first KZbin short! 😬 I’m a brand new indie artist with my debut single set for release on 16th Feb, so I’m going to follow this plan alongside the 23 day release plan, and see what sort of engagement I can get starting from scratch! Wish me luck!

[@rockstarrancher5984]

Thank you Dude! I loved you in Star Wars by the way! 😅

[@psalmsworld7050]

This guy is an angel…. I’m going 1 song per month with everyday content for 2024…. So this is most needed

[@yoitspats]

Groovy shirt, Damo! Thanks for the awesome content as always.

[@DamianKeyes]

I always try!

[@ISHAAQOFFICIALMUSICPAGE]

Damian keyes got the 🔑 literally 😂😂

[@GTSongwriter]

What will be extra challenging would be doing this while wearing a brown bag on your head. You know... Being anonymous while trying to build a fan base.

[@erudite_beats]

This holds gold!

[@DamianKeyes]

Appreciate you!

[@angeltarpov]

We are living in a very strange times for artists ! I myself am a musician (classical) and a composer ! I’m definitely going to try this ! I do think though that people now a days see (as you say) so much content in a day … I think at the end of the day they don’t even remember what they’ve seen ! As evil as the music industry has been throughout the years and we all know by now , they had a structure of how to get out to the public with the ‘actual big artists’ from the past as we know them ! I think those days are over of that kind of stardom… maybe I’m wrong but… time will tell…

[@juanvibesduouniverse]

We owe Damian a massive thank you for sharing all this information at no cost. Extremely appreciative! This is Amazing!

[@Outlyresmusic]

Thanks Damian! As someone who feels clueless around social media, you break it down into something that is doable. Appreciate ya!

[@fabiofaggi6678]

Thanks, great content

[@DamianKeyes]

Thanks Fabio!

[@brensocial]

Thanks for sharing this golden info man, I've been spending years honing my craft and neglecting a good marketing plan for my music, gonna be binging these videos and taking notes! Cheers!

[@afamhillz]

Very helpful! Thank you King. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mrr5835]

The intro to this video was so dramatic. I loved it. 😆

[@DamianKeyes]

More dramatic intros coming!

[@MegaZackRyder]

Hey Damian, I've been struggling with this question: what if you're not sure of the quality of your music, would you still say that following a plan like this could be beneficial? I guess it does give you feedback on the music and it's still putting yourself out there, just kinda scared of embarrassing myself you know.

[@celladoor_uk]

I am struggling with this but you are helping give me a sense of direction. Thank you.

[@sarahmoses2752]

Hi! Thank you so much for giving such valuable information, it helps a lot!! Just have one question, shld i do this pre-release or post-release of a new single?

[@JoshDavisCountryMusic]

Great Video! Thanks for the download as well, always helps.

[@DamianKeyes]

Glad to help dude!

[@Valuedrivenafrica]

Damian u the Boss. All these for Free daaaamn. Thank You

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

Been following you since 2020 during quarantine when I dropped my FIRST self produced beattape (I am a rapper and singer) ! Sometimes I tell my wife I thought of these ideas myself 😂 but mostly I tell her hey babe I just watched this new Damian Keyes vid, can you please help me film 109 videos 😂 You rock Damian !!

[@simbalindayen2622]

Awesome strategy! Will be implementing a bunch of this 💯

[@keechad1527]

Cool! Funnel psychology, thnx damian, you're always best advice for musicians ❤

[@michaelfoot1554]

Thanks for this bud... very informative. Always enjoy listening to your great advice.

[@0Stella]

Hmmmm I really love this. A month version of your 20/21/22/23 Day Release Plans niiiiice thank you!

[@DamianKeyes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@0Stella]

@@DamianKeyes I'll add these to my diary full of short content brainstorm ideas that haven't been made yet. You know my biggest obstacle?? Data management. My phone & laptop are so full constantly it puts me off making more and even when I do, everything is agonizingly slow or crashes, it takes so much time & effort. I know this would be a dry AF topic, but I all everyone around me who deals with music, film, photography or all three and it's the bane of everyone's existence. I'd love to know your thoughts on the subject

[@joshuamorganmusic]

Thank you so much Damo! You stuffed full of inspiration and great ideas🤘

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! I hope it helps 💪💪

[@DaikiGuitar]

Gre

[@smp2k]

That intro was INTENSE

[@DamianKeyes]

⚡️⚡️

[@nickmonks9563]

Sure looks like gold. Sounds like gold. I'll get back to you in 30 days and let you know how it goes! Thank you, DK.

[@DamianKeyes]

Let’s go!!

[@jooheonshoneybal]

hi. how did it go?

[@blueboidoclive]

Bro u also bless us with priceless information we appreciate your love

[@lordgreenmusicofficial]

Such valuable information it's almost criminal how accessible and well-branded you and your team are Damian! 🔥

[@davidpaulbyrne1220]

Great post DK, it aint easy, however put the work in!!!!😎😎😎

[@J_G_ProductionsNY]

This helps so much!! Thanks for the awesome video!!

[@DamianKeyes]

Appreciate you, thank you so much

[@IphisWell]

Thanks for this new video Damian, you give me so much strenght! Love ya' 😘

[@DamianKeyes]

🙏🙏

[@luisdanielacevedo7378]

Thank you damian! I'll join u next month on DK Academy

[@DamianKeyes]

Whenever you’re ready! 💪💪

[@poppie6161]

This video is so useful… appreciate alot imma use this method for sure.

[@iamhunterreece]

You are a legend Damian

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey Hunter, this is really kind of you to say. Thanks brother!

[@CALMATTACKMUSIC]

Amazing ideas, one of your best videos. Thanks so much!

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you! A lot of work went into this one

[@ronnieblanchet4072]

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

[@craigseganti8999]

Solid, thank you.

[@RealKidsRealClothing]

Thank you so much.

[@DamianKeyes]

Appreciate you thanks. I have the biggest video of the year dropping today. 'How to release a single in 2024'. It's a big one, hope it helps 🙂🙂

[@beefjerkyfleisch]

Gold value

[@DamianKeyes]

Thank you, appreciate that

[@ReganKeely]

Thank you so much!!!

[@sb1amtheone]

That's really great 👍🏿 appreciate again ❤️

[@daniel-l5f9j]

One thing really interests me in this video… turning down the original track. Should it be audible at all? Or simply that it’s code is there for algorithms? Also, do you generally expect copyright issues if you boost those videos?

[@widjoh7]

My Damien is a God❤

[@SamuelWulf.SamuelWulf]

Great videos

[@gguimenezes]

Uau from 🇧🇷 I’ll try since today!

[@nylophone5730]

Remember that episode of Black Mirror where they live in a kind of Pop Idol - based universe and the guy who threatens to kill himself ends up using that once genuine sentiment as a kind of brand? Isn't it just like that sometimes

[@RaffertyMBTI]

Damian, do you mean upload full length covers or short versions of covers, like 20 seconds as tiktok usually is?

[@matmymusic4837]

Hi Damian! What's up. I just wanted to ask you what do you think about making music in Spanish and directing it to an English-speaking public. It's there any chance of working? Thank you for all the content you give us, it's extremely useful

[@JLLardizabal]

First!

[@DamianKeyes]

LETS GOOOO!

[@thorstennesch1]

do i have to get the rights for a cover song if i dont sell it anywhere?

[@Madkay]

You can upload/sell to leading streaming services such as Spotify, amazon deezer tidal etc. The only problem is that your cover won't be everywhere. If you don't have mechanical rights, you have to exclude a few countries at the upload stage. Take care 👍

[@thorstennesch1]

@@Madkay thank you - a lot !

[@Madkay]

@@thorstennesch1 I know from experience that amuse and routenote accept covers. Both are free fee in basic plan.

[@stewsweet83]

Great video, really useful content... notes take 😁 My only question - Did you have someone dare you to make a video before recycling bin day with the recycling itself? 🤣

[@DamianKeyes]

Haha! I was collecting boxes for a couple of weeks 😂😂

[@The_Unified_Brotherz]

Thanks for the amazing info! Question Are the hashtags important for each post? If so what's the best way to make effective hashtags

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

Yes I want to know as well

[@chueki5874]

Doesn't tiktok require you to have 1000 followers to go live?

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

Yes he prob means IG Twitter and YT . And like promote it to your fans

[@DaveCeeRocker]

Great video, but how could I manipulate this for a DJ to get more followers?

[@DamianKeyes]

I would think of creative ideas like mixing two songs that wouldn’t normally work together etc… go for stuff that people would recognise and be surprised by

[@DaveCeeRocker]

@@DamianKeyes so instead of doing "covers", make a mashup instead. I like that 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@DamianKeyes]

Yeah! The key is uniqueness and being unexpected

[@DaveCeeRocker]

@@DamianKeyes I agree. I watch so many DJs on TT and YT, and there's nothing more boring than watching a DJ work 🤣. I've purchased a graphics visual program with over 9800 videos that I can program to the BPM. I think these visuals intercut with me give the viewer another level. Over a 1 hour mix it's gotta be better than watching a DJ mix?!

[@kdakan]

@@DaveCeeRocker Which software is that?

[@NevadaSYSTEMmusic]

Does the repost not get penalized for duplicate content? Are you supposed to change anything or refilm it? Appreciate you putting this out!

[@acidset]

Just repost the videos that had the best engagement now and then, sparingly

[@alwlferventdreams2651]

Couldn’t find a matryoshka (Russian layer doll) for your example, huh?

[@DamianKeyes]

Haha that would’ve been better!

[@lkilla8087]

Jurava q era o Fábio rabin

[@meekhamusic194]

How important are hashtags and is it better to go more specific (like #songtitle) or broad with them (like #originalmusic)?

[@acidset]

broad

[@brengothits]

So do we use all of these or try to see which one of these work best for us?

[@RockG.o.d]

day 1, made tiktok page, posted song. got 180 views 5 likes, ok cool, day 2 posted another music video of me got some likes and bookmarks. got another 180 views, day 3, posted another video. got zero views in 20 hours. so I investigate. I also notice I can't follow people. wtf.

[@DamianKeyes]

I'm here for it. Don't give up on 5 days. I want you to look at what is working from those 5 days and what you can improve. Your shot, clothes, location, song clip, hook, narrative. hashtags etc all play a part. I'm here for it!

[@RockG.o.d]

@@DamianKeyes oh yeah I purchased lifetime membership a while ago, but how do I get my song on a playlist? I’m also thinking about doing twitch live for song creation. So just wondering if that would be a good idea. I have seen a couple of big artists doing it.

[@aarongabbard]

Tried all this and 😂 couldn't get anyone to even watch my tik toks...my instagrams or any of videos...Long time fan of your videos but total failure at getting any of them to work for myself😂

[@KhronosBeatz]

2:43 🤣🤣

[@roxblue5]

Does this work for for artists older than 25 years old?

[@DamianKeyes]

Yep for sure 😊😊

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

I know this is probably a serious question but it made me laugh I am definitely older than 25 😂

[@roxblue5]

@@ChelseaMonetOfficial Me too!! 😂

[@macquade1967]

Hi Damian, You’re the best but you know anyway 🙂 How do you post cover songs on social media without copyright infringement ? Thanks for the great vids and info. Best Mark

[@DamianKeyes]

You’ll normally just get a claim rather than a strike, so it’s all good. You just can’t monetise then

[@macquade1967]

@@DamianKeyes Thank you for the reply, I will read up on Claim and strike ✌🏼👍

[@Madkay]

​@@DamianKeyesactually you can monetize 👍 Spotify for example

[@Madkay]

​@@macquade1967You can upload/sell to leading streaming services such as Spotify, amazon deezer tidal etc. The only problem is that your cover won't be everywhere. If you don't have mechanical rights, you have to exclude a few countries at the upload stage

[@MartinJavan]

So nobody wrote down the days in the comment section so I don't need to watch this whole video??? Okay💔 fine... I'll watch it then😂

[@PaulHawkinson]

I am by myself as an artist for the first time basically ever, and social media sounds a lot more daunting. is it ok to have a name/brand as an individual rather than being in a band?

[@DamianKeyes]

Yeah totally! As long as it makes sense :)

[@stevero77]

Does this work for 62 year old dudes? I have over 100 you tube videos and 50 original tunes, mostly instrumentals posted. I had a couple vocal numbers, but they never caught on, so I don't generally push them. I had a few "hits" 10 years ago and have 1800+ subscribers, but almost 0 engagement. I've been positing a a lot of shorts lately, and got some good response initially, with 30 new subs, but very few follow through and 0 comments. I was getting average 200 to 300 views per short, but I tried an experiment where I posted four in a row, 1 hour apart, and the first two did over 300, then video three and four dropped to less than 40 views. Ever since then, I get average of 50 views per short. I feel like youtube changed the algorithm, or purposely trying to discourage me from releasing new videos.

[@DamianKeyes]

Hey Stevero, Great to hear from you. The algorithm is trying to serve up the most clickable content so thumbnails and titles have become more important as the likes of Mr Beast etc push people towards even heavier sensationalism so my suggestion is work on TikTok and KZbin thumbnails and create origami ideas to bring people in before they see you and your music 😊😊

[@stevero77]

@@DamianKeyes Thanks for your advice. I understand what they want, and I actually did "improve" some numbers on later videos, with a higher click rate then previous videos, but less feed, and therefore, less views, so I feel they must be shooting for extreme click rates. The best click rate I got was 45% with 1400 views, but later vids with a similar click rate get largely ignored. The risk is a sensational thumb that doesn't match the content gets large dislike and short play time. I do have a cover on a Pink Floyd song, and it does get more attention, so definitely agree that covers do help.

[@JacksonCarson]

It sure helps to be young and attractive for TikTok, doesn't it?

[@DamianKeyes]

It defo helps in the same way as talent also stops people from scrolling. I guess we live in a time where we have to use whatever we have got in order to grab attention and if that is looks, talent, songwriting, consistency, production quality or story telling then we need to go all in!

[@Sandra-qf9ip]

Is the workbook still available? because the link is not working.

[@DamianKeyes]

Should still work, I just checked it, let me know with a DM on IG if you can't get it to work.

[@Sandra-qf9ip]

@@DamianKeyes yeah it did work just took a little longer for it to come through thanks

[@natewalker7064]

Make this a 30 second video

[@YEOTTI]

What camera are you using

[@DamianKeyes]

Sony a7siii :)

[@tohog9900]

Why pull the volume down? @6:09

[@DamianKeyes]

Volume is pulled down on clips as otherwise I might get a copyright strike :)

[@DafneCelada]

and inside my box 3 is just my mom :(

[@DamianKeyes]

Mine too!

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

Hey some peoples parents won’t even give their music the time of day! Fr fr ❤

[@Jgbaileymusic]

Thanks, Damien, for your content and help for artists in these crazy times of social media and mass digital content. Your strategies to increase social media presence and create a fanbase make perfect sense. But I have a serious question. How is a fanbase and media view count converted into career success? For example spotify streaming income is hardly worth having for a smaller act with moderate success. Is all the time and energy spent creating content and a fanbase really bankable or just an exercise in narcisism? Is success now measured by view count alone? You show many examples where that is the only measure. These artists show off great talent and have thousands of “fans”for sure. But when click of a button equals being a fan, does this even mean anything? where is the pay off? I don’t understand how content popularity is converted into bank balance or success in the real world. It’s the platforms that are making the real dosh as far as i can see. The artistic content has been relegated to disposable click media. Some of it very good but ultimately serving the platform owners. Free content for these huge multi billion $$$ companies. Im not being nihilistic or negative I obviously see some benefit in creating an online fanbase and presence for getting shows and opportunities etc but at what point can it actually generate income? Or should it purely be viewed as a promotional activity? I’m genuinely interested to hear your views on how artists can benefit and monetise, Damien as you seem to know your stuff. Cheers

[@roywilkinson2078]

"The artistic content has been relegated to disposable click media. Some of it very good but ultimately serving the platform owners." That is precisely what has happened.

[@karamjardak1272]

what about using this as a starting point to build an email list, maybe having followers share their contact info to download the whole track they hear in those 30 second music videos?? then we have their email adress and we know they are interested about our music so we can try to sell them stuff like paid downloads, tickets or merch?

[@johnthebacktist]

What if your an edm or electronic music producer

[@DamianKeyes]

Swap stuff out for ideas that work for you - ie, “creating an EDM song out of X” - socials are about standing out and getting attention with a unique angle

[@johnthebacktist]

@@DamianKeyes I appreciate the reply I will probably be enrolling in your academy pro course soon since I want to get back into it strong

[@racheldahliamusic]

I really need help to get 1000 followers on tiktok otherwise I cannot go live

[@ellmango]

lol dk

[@rig.veda200]

People talk about TikTok, it's so risky. They can ban it at any moment, so political.

[@lickandlisten5411]

Great video.

[@christianmaltais]

Just finished writing 30 new songs in 30 days, performing them and putting them up on KZbin. Each song took about five hours from beginning to upload. Here's the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3PdpGOCnbyYhK8

[@ChelseaMonetOfficial]

Wow congrats know that was not easy ❤

[@christianmaltais]

@@ChelseaMonetOfficial Thanks!

[@SaintAvangeline]

The covers part is true!! I covered a song by Lana Del Rey last year that has millions of streams across platforms and recently covered another one of her songs and have amassed almost 300k streams in two months alone. Covers are your friend!

[@vatsalismusic]

i actually followed your 22 days plan for my last release and man i went on local tv, national radio and many playlists on spotify and i just want to say thank your for dropping the best information possible and yes i also unfollowed all the other people who tells you strategies that hardy ever work !

[@DamianKeyes]

Ahh this is amazing to hear!! 🙏🙏

[@DamianKeyes]

Congratulations, keep smashing it

[@vatsalismusic]

@@DamianKeyes sure man 🥂

[@vatsalismusic]

@@mattwolff2669 sure

[@roywilkinson2078]

Genuine questions: How many copies of your release have you sold to date? If you graph your sales per day, what curve does the graph plot? What is the nett profit on your total sales to date i.e. total sales minus sales, distribution, marketing, production and living expenses?

[@alchemystarband]

Thanks, Damian! This is great information! We appreciate you so much!

[@shaneharrington3655]

What a fuckin video

[@DamianKeyes]

🙏🙏

[@lukinjoshua6374]

Thank you for your guidance once again Damian! I've been a little lost with social media lately and this just helped so greatly! THANK YOU ❤❤

[@DamianKeyes]

So glad to help ❤️