How To Get 1000 Subscribers as a Musician | How I got to 1k subscribers

[@ProvokeOfficial]

Hello my fellow new musicians! I'd just like to say don't worry we got this! Keep up the good work!

[@EdThorne]

100%! Keep going everyone! Support other artists and stay positive!

[@LeeLimerick]

It also helps that you're a very natural TV presenter Ed, well done.

[@EdThorne]

Thanks Lee. I should do an outtakes video of all the expletives at the end of fumbled takes 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Scripture-Songs-That-Stick]

Yeah, but like I'm sure Ed would tell you, his "very natural" presentation is also something he's grown in over time. It's like my favorite Ed Sheeran quote when asked in a music class how to write a good song: "Write 200 songs that are shite. You'll get better at it."

[@PepeandtheBandits]

Good advice, its a slow trip but I'm enjoying the ride :) 562 at the moment.

[@EdThorne]

Stay consistent and keep going! I've just subbed :-)

[@PepeandtheBandits]

@@EdThorne thank you, appreciated 👍😎

[@GenesisAnne]

Thank you for giving me perspective man!😭

[@Samnewtonmusic]

Thanks for the video, Ed. Really informative.

[@EdThorne]

Thanks for watching, I hope it inspires you in some way 🙂

[@buzzpsy]

Absolutely amazing video and to the point discussion, you just said all the frustration I had with the content I was posting, now let's try a different approach and let's not loose hope! thanks man much love!

[@GeorgeClift]

Brilliant Ed, top work! x

[@EdThorne]

Thanks George 🙏😊

[@olivercas]

Thank you man - as a starting musician I am grateful for these information. You got a new subscriber from Czech republic. ;)

[@EdThorne]

Thanks, I’m glad it was useful. Here’s another comparison you may find helpful 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJS7gKKOmbZskJo

[@olivercas]

@@EdThorne Thanks for recommendation; already using Tascam US2x2 for some time and I am satisfied (was almost the same price level as Focusrite..). I am actually looking for some more tips around making videos at home, marketing tips, algorithm tips, but concentrated on people who wanna be performing artist (songwriting..) But as I said before - I am really grateful for this video. It had some good points. :)

[@EdThorne]

@@olivercas The Tascam US 2x2 is probably the best sounding interface

[@TheActressAndBishop]

Fascinating .. and it's a fairly famous quote: "funny how the more I practice, the luckier I get" .. I think that's a footballer but it's true everywhere!! Good stuff Ed .. well done man :-)

[@EdThorne]

TheActressAndBishop Thank you, I’m glad you found it interesting (I wasn’t sure people would 🤣). And yes, it is SO true about luck and opportunities arriving as you work hard! 🙏

[@macplayerspecial]

Thanx for this advice, this will inspire me!

[@EdThorne]

I hope so. Thanks for commenting.

[@Carson9121]

Thank you for this!!! I'm subscribing. So helpful 🙏

[@FATOLDRECORDS777]

Finally. A down to earth explanation. Thank you :) I have 500+ subs and still growing

[@z-boss]

You have awesome boom bap beats man, got a sub, great job! Wish you the best on your journey

[@eliotnorman3133]

Well organized

[@littlecarol2018]

Ed, thanks for this video, awesome stuff here. I've watched about 5 similar "get 1,000 subscribers" videos and yours was the most interesting and kept my attention!

[@EdThorne]

Amazing. I hope it has inspired.

[@briancammina]

...and another subscriber in the bag thanks to this excellent legacy content. Great vid, some actionable stuff here, thanks!

[@EdThorne]

Thanks, Brian. I hope it was inspiring.

[@gbfusion]

Great video. Nice analysis. I was one of the viewers who watched your video on the UA Apollo. It pushed me in the right direction, and I've never been happier with a gear purchase.

[@EdThorne]

Fantastic. Apologies for the singing in that video, it is improving I promise 🤣 Glad you’re enjoying the Apollo.

[@CheriLyn-music]

great content ED :) Well done!

[@EdThorne]

Cheri Lyn Thanks Cheri. Good to hear from you, I hope you’re well 🙂🙏

[@CheriLyn-music]

@@EdThorne yes I am. Really congrats to your success. Well deserved for all your great work

[@angielle]

Thank you 🙏 I Just found your channel is very helpful for musician artists who just started out there and who are struggling to get new subscribers. I really hope to be able to produce more value adding content on top of doing cover songs. Will try my best to be consistent.

[@ygsmgentertainment6593]

this video Help me alot also!

[@the_viking_voyager]

I noticed all of the things you mentioned as well. Music is such a small net which gets ignored by the mighty algorithm, especially for me since I am doing metal. How to videos naturally cater to a much wider audience so it's much easier. Simply put, in today the more relatable your content is the better it will do and a specific Genre of music is not relatable. However, I think one you start with that content you can't really pivot back to music. The subscribers you picked up will not be interested in your music. If you want to create a music channel its probably better to just stick with music, unless of course you want to do other content. As an older musician dating back to the myspace days, it was FAR easier to get noticed as a musician. After a 10 year hiatus from music I feel like the music realm has shifted so much. Anyways, Thank you for sharing and wish you the best!

[@EdThorne]

You’re very right about pivoting back. I get virtually zero cross pollination to my music even with 25k subs. Ah well, it pays my rent though 🤣

[@BLACKCOVERS]

Hey Ed, thanks for this insides, and thoughts you are sharing. Keeps me on the track. Cheers - Ingo👍

[@EdThorne]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting . Stay tuned for a part two to this video :-)

[@kaserekaandrew6749]

Thanks, this is some raw piece of advice unlike those who promote auto related stuff for channel growth

[@EdThorne]

Yeh, organic is always better. The video I talk about in this video in 600k+ views now🤯

[@kaserekaandrew6749]

@@EdThorne I am an Independent Artist,once I rebrand to a new KZbin channel,I shall be looking forward to learn from You always Champ

[@Sentientfx1]

Some good info here Ed. Thanks for posting. I was wondering whether to start a new channel for my music as opposed to my musical inventions and you have helped me make up my mind. I'm just going to add to what I have already.. Cheers!

[@EdThorne]

Do it! Worse case you’ll learn some stuff and a few more people will hear your music. Best case is limited by your imagination.

[@hmongCAM]

Your thumb nails are awesome on your videos!!!

[@ViolettaViolinist]

Thanks for a genuine video.

[@EdThorne]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@irylxnd]

Thank you so much! I really needed this

[@EdThorne]

Keep going. That video I said was at 90k is now at 700k+!

[@phaapoe3052]

Really nice and helpful project you've got,, well done!!

[@EdThorne]

Thanks :-)

[@bloodyscreamer_406]

Hey Ed, thank you for sharing this, it's really motivates me 💕👍

[@EdThorne]

Awesome!!! Keep plugging away and it’ll happen!

[@PaulThird]

Hi mate, I'm trying to do the same. managed to get to 450 in 3 months so far. A lot of work involved, a lot more than most think. It has its ups and downs but its true what they say, keep consistent, keep posting content that's relevant and hopefully you will get the video that hits the algorithm just right. I'd love to get to 1000 by the 6 month mark but it all depends. Your right about Damien though, his growth has been so quick in such a small amount of time. I'm pretty sure he was on 80k when I subscribed in March time

[@EdThorne]

Paul Third That’s great going in three months, a good indication you’re doing something right, well done. Damien took a year to get to 1k so you’re already ahead of him 💪 I subbed to him in Dec when he was on 40k I think. When it takes off, it really takes off. Good luck Paul.

[@PaulThird]

@@EdThorne tried to tag you in a post in control room but think it's been deleted. You should have a look into acustica videos. Everytime I do acustica vids they do well. My new one on the gold last night. 180 views overnight and still going. Iv had comments about having no UAD comparison and as you've got the apollo would most likely give you a good hit. Don't think there's many good acustica vids out there as they always seem to hit the algorithm 👍

[@EdThorne]

@@PaulThird How good is www.control-room.net/? This is on the ever-growing to do list, I have Sand, Pink and Purple I think but if I'm being honest, I prefer the Brainworx version of the SSL (Acoustica Sand). I'll keep it mind though because they are definitely an up and coming brand.

[@PaulThird]

@@EdThorne iv learned so much from the control room group. Its an amazing resource. Yeah I don't get the hype for acustica but definitely an algorithm buster as that vid I uploaded yesterday got 330 views in its first day. Never had an upload hit up so fast. There must not be much out there in terms of in depth reviews

[@KingTheShepherd]

I'm on 34 subbed but those 34 always watch my stuff

[@nickkehoesongs]

Good advice without any hype.

[@L.A.N._The_Music_Man]

The grind is gonna be crazy…but this video will be a fantastic help

[@EdThorne]

I hope it’s inspiring/helpful in some way.

[@L.A.N._The_Music_Man]

Thank you, trust me, it is

[@cgram20]

Very valuable information. Thank You.

[@EdThorne]

Glad it was helpful!

[@randallhibbard3598]

This should get some kind of award!

[@EdThorne]

Ha. What for?

[@randallhibbard3598]

@@EdThorne It was just really good info for anyone contemplating starting a channel. Thanks again!

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

Nice one Ed! Great advice, thank you!

[@EdThorne]

Hey Mike. Thanks for watching, I hope it helps 🙂

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

@@EdThorne it certainly did, I had planned on doing this at the start of the year but time got taken up with gigging. What you were saying hit all the right notes.

[@EdThorne]

Brooksy's Bass Corner Great. I’ll keep an eye on your channel. Keep posting

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

@@EdThorne cheers boss!

[@ChristaTheGuru]

Staying consistent 🙏🏾

[@EdThorne]

And boy is it hard. I'm struggling atm myself, but will power through.

[@GRequinBlanc]

Great video. Thank you from Chile.

[@EdThorne]

You’re welcome. Thanks for for watching 🙏

[@cordoin184]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@EdThorne]

Best of luck on your KZbin journey!

[@HomeStudioRescue]

Thanks for this video man! Gives me hope

[@EdThorne]

Home Studio Rescue You’re welcome. Keep pushing, you’ll get there, if I can anyone can 🙂

[@HomeStudioRescue]

@@EdThorneI appreciate the kind words and the sub. You got a sub!

[@AlexeySolovievMusic]

Really awesome video. I also use FB music related groups for promoting my mixing videos. Step by step it goes well. I’ve got 10 new subs in 5 days now it can bring me 100 subs a month. I’m not rushing anywhere and don’t wanna now compare my little Chanel to big channels cuz it’s insane. I’m pretty happy with everything I have now. 100 subs a month is a big deal for me. I’m super happy that people are watching my tutorials and hope they can learn something new. In July besides mixing tutorials I wanna start a completely a new series of videos so share with people my mixing experience. Thanks so much for this video it’s really inspiring.

[@EdThorne]

Thank you. It sounds like you’re smashing it already. And good plan not to compare to the bigger channels. I’m a sucker for that but it also drives me 🤘

[@dereosroads]

Congrats. Great tips. However, sounds like your education videos are doing well, but what about your music? How has this success translated to your efforts as a musician?

[@EdThorne]

Good question. I release about once a year, I don’t push myself as an artist really.

[@lethabile012]

Thank you❤️

[@willudallmusic]

Nice one Ed :)

[@EdThorne]

Thanks Will 🙏

[@ianparker5007]

Just what I needed this week. I've been building a project studio and am looking at my first 1k.

[@EdThorne]

Excellent. Good luck and keep plugging away.

[@professornegisongs4413]

Carry on

[@john-acellera]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@EdThorne]

Thank you for watching 🙂🙏

[@john-acellera]

Ed Thorne you’re welcome 😊

[@nova-memoria]

As a song writer I really struggle with the consistency point. I have just started this channel (short cinematic music) and my other channel is more band focused music (soft rock), with just over 400 subs. My highest video on that channel is 30k views. However, if I write a song a week I’m lucky, let alone produce, mix and master it lol. So is a musicians channel doomed from the beginning? Great content though! I will watch some more (I’m basically proving the trickle down effect point 😂

[@EdThorne]

Hi there. 30k on a video is GREAT! I wish all my videos performed that well 🤣 Well done! It seems artists are better suited to focussing on TikTok and Instagram short form content. Although, it’s definitely worth having a place for full song versions and videos (even if just lyric videos). Best of luck!

[@nova-memoria]

@@EdThorne Thanks for the advice, I’ll try that too! 👍

[@prakai44]

Thank you 😊

[@mandycolesings]

Thanks so much for sharing . Did you release 2 a week always? Also ... What camera do you use?

[@EdThorne]

Ha! Did I f¥€%. I’m on about 2 videos/month now. 2/week was easy in lockdown, plus my videos were shorter. I’ve just release my longest video that’s taken me a month to produce!!

[@R-47i]

Education…it was hard for me always can I grow as well as if I had in another way

[@_l3330_]

I feel like it’s the KZbin update doesn’t it ? , old KZbin was better probably back then

[@pbcreative6388]

Although this video is about 3 years old, I've just seen it so that's proof that old videos still get views! This is just what I've needed to watch as I've had my channel for over 2 years now and have got 667 subscribers, so I'm two thirds of the way there. But it's very frustrating and time consuming and I sometimes wonder if it's worth it, should I just give up? We all need a little bit of a kick sometimes and this is what this video did for me, so I will keep at it, and hopefully one day I might eventually get those 333 additional subscribers I need to get monetized! 🤞🤞🤞

[@EdThorne]

I heard the monetisation requirements had been lowered but I haven’t checked. Worth checking though. You may be closer than you think. Stay strong!

[@FATOLDRECORDS777]

you earned a sub

[@EdThorne]

Thank you 🙂🙏

[@ThatGuy11]

I was just trying to make Video Game Content, but it wasn't working... but I now am wanting to post musical content, such as Singing, playing the Piano, and Cello, because I started when I was 6

[@ThatGuy11]

I'm trying to reach my goal of 1000 Subs by the end of this summer

[@EdThorne]

Keep plugging away. Find your voice/niche and you will attract a following 🙂

[@akimalam2041]

Very good video.. I am in the same boat where I am stuck with 282 subscribers for a long time even I am releasing my own compositions. Frustrating 😢

[@EdThorne]

Maybe try behind the scenes videos about how your write/compose/record. Keep going though!🙂

[@RefaatMridhaMusic]

I want

[@risshuumusic]

Great video! I'm feeling so discouraged. I upload soulful covers and have done a few tutorials but man oh man it's hard work! Do you think a covers channel is difficult to grow? I wonder if like you say, I should "PIVOT"! P.s. I would greatly appreciate a tutorial on how to get my midi piano sound to cut through my mix! I'm a pianist so I'm not programming the notes in but the piano always sounds muffled and tinny! I use native instruments giant ... But it still sounds crap. I see a lot of channels with a few tutorial on mixing midi piano but none where it's piano and voice on its own!

[@CowSayMooo]

I love your cover of last christmas!! you are amazing singer. I'm definitely subscribing! good luck❤

[@risshuumusic]

@@CowSayMooo thank you so much for listening and commenting! I really appreciate it 🥰

[@CowSayMooo]

@@risshuumusic no problem! I love hearing new singers😊

[@elnidogaming]

Thanks for the vid. Noob question. Should I register my songs BEFORE I post them on KZbin?

[@BrianJilgMusic]

Ed, I ended up on this video searching for more music production centric KZbin growth. I do watch Nick Nimmin and like a lot of what he says, just is not always applicable to a music based channel. I did like your comments about pivoting. I finally had a video get hot this year and my channel started growing quite a bit, though it eventually faded and I have yet to recapture the magic. It has taken a lot of wind out of my sail, but not completely. Trying to figure out what direction I need to go to get it going again. Thanks for the video, perhaps camera time and instructional videos might be a way to go moving forward.

[@EdThorne]

Hi Brian. I have never replicated the success of my ‘One Hit Wonder’ despite trying with about 100 videos since 🤣 Historically though, I will never match the coincidental timing of this video being released when every musician in the world is suddenly gigless and in lockdown wondering which interface they should buy to record their long over due solo projects with… What’s the link to your big video?

[@BrianJilgMusic]

@@EdThorne Hi Ed, I too like you have not quite replicated the success. I had 3 videos doing well at one point, but they have calmed down a lot. My "biggest" video still gets consistent traffic, but not as much and not the same amount of subscribers either. I decided to monetize the track with identifyy and perhaps that has killed it. However, I did find it being used in a lot of different videos. So there was that satisfaction! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imW1YoR3oamJapo

[@tharealb3]

Trying to grow my channel and it kinda hard but Ik ima get it soon.

[@EdThorne]

Consistency. Post EVERY week. And more if you can. It’s a grind for sure!

[@MikeHorneMusic]

Boom!!

[@R-47i]

Content goes first right

[@Lilbie-kLilbie-k-jn4hs]

I think you will find lil Bie-k to be a very interesting kid and rap and his rap is crazy

[@ChaceBonanno]

There’s definitely merit to buying views and subs. First of all, you can get partnered and monetized quickly. Secondly, ppl wanna watch videos from someone with subs and views already, not some KZbin noob. Lastly, the engagement tricks the algorithm to push your content. Ultimately, these all lead to more genuine views, subs, and ad revenue.

[@kampalaband]

Hey Great video. Just curious did any of your growth as a product reviewer help grow views / listens on the album you made? I have a moderately successful guitar YT channel but getting any of those viewers to check out my band seems impossible. Cheers.

[@EdThorne]

Ha. I know the feeling. That’s very little interest beyond the video content so barely any cross pollination to the music. I get a trickle of streams from out though not nothing compared to the number of YT views.

[@kampalaband]

@@EdThorne Hey Ed. Thx for the reply. Just want to ask one more thing you mentioned streams didn't increase. Do you mean for your actual music on Spotify? And if so is your music on youtube and did the plays increase there. this is my Guitar channel kzbin.info it's still small but way more successful than my band's channel. it's just interesting how pushing people from the guitar stuff to the band stuff just never works. Even though people comment on the music I use to demo the gear which is always my band's music. 🤷‍♂

[@bonokimusico]

Awesome content! Glad I stumbled here. Your insights are noteworthy. I hope I'd grow my channel soon, too. Thanks! 👏👍 😺😻

[@EdThorne]

You’re very kind, thank you!

[@TRC222]

🙌🙏🔥🔥💪💯💙💙

[@Msieurlabulle]

Thanks for the video but unfortunately, can't help my yt channel to grow faster, and i'm working so not enough time to make one video per month. So you think that all help and monetizing is juste fake? I wonder if i could just try once. best regards from france.

[@EdThorne]

The key to success on KZbin is strong content and consistency.

[@KingTheShepherd]

Well making the worst beats ever isn't going to draw that many subscribers that fast. This channel is just a place for me to upload the stuff I make in my free time so it all good

[@arkl7836]

Here in 2023 😊❤

[@EdThorne]

Best of luck with your music!

[@arkl7836]

@@EdThorne Thanks! I am edm and house producer and I am hoping for reconition and thoughts on my music

[@cardluvme]

I hope this work for me

[@EdThorne]

Consistency is key on KZbin. A video every week if you can 🤘Good luck 🙂

[@cardluvme]

@@EdThorne thank you appreciate it

[@muruganmuseek_rs.murugan]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rivervaughanmusicstuff]

What I'm hearing from the video and reading in the description is, and correct me if I'm wrong, don't do music to reach an audience. Do music gear and tutorials to reach musicians.

[@EdThorne]

Ha. Basically 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@DrewProject]

So basically, if you just wanna do music… you’re out of luck 😅😅

[@EdThorne]

Not at all, it’s about consistency, good content and good marketing. Persistence will pay off.

[@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

You are implying that just putting up music videos won't cut it, right? I do Jazz, not talking head stuff. Say you what to this?

[@faultyfears]

Hi I know this will sound mean but coming from a place of someone whos been called carl wheezer you look like jimmy neutron bro

[@jurisprudence6549]

YT musicians should take a page out of the Joe Rogan comedy theory. Someone else being good and getting views doesn't prevent you from doing the same. If you find someone you think is good promote them and maybe other people will do the same for you.

[@UBROCKZBAND]

Very well said, We are also creating own music videos and pl watch and give some valuable suggestion to grow ours.... if you have some time.... Regards #ubrockband

[@BruceLande]

New Sub, Have a music channel and researching why channels or certain videos take off. 🤠🤠😎😎👌👌😊😊👍👍🎸🎸🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶🎙🎙 This is what I learned. Don't delete older videos not relevant to new strategy because you delete the watch hours associated with them! Provide education - Nope - Pivot to music production education - Still nobody cared - Been there, done that. Okay, pivot again. Gear reviews? Boring! The video that took off was what? Budget Interface vs Professional Interface = 2000 views per day. Why? Why ? Why? Purchase traffic? No. Was it a Fluke - Yes!, but . . . . . Yet another total accident like so many I have researched. Exponential growth is the key but how do you find the "fluke?" YOuTube is self fullfilling - Success breeds success. EXPONENTIAL GROWTH IS THE KEY BUT YOU HAVE TO FIND THE RIGHT FIRST ONE.