How to grow a music channel (20k subscribers)

[@daniel_lee_music]

The musician who is reading this will be successful someday, claim it!

[@TAldrich]

Thank you

[@OT_scouser_445]

Thanks

[@lukakvachantiradze5805]

I wish

[@blackwolf1gd935]

Thank You

[@lukakvachantiradze5805]

@Gallardo mind ur own business

[@DJCarrao]

As a young musician who just created this channel posting my own songs, thank you

[@Cat-of-nine-tails]

Me too

[@dallasdoesmusic3406]

I followed you when I first started three years ago and this video really helped me

[@renoir.kobashi]

Thanks for sharing your insights! So many people tell us musicians that the way to grow our channel is to post tutorial videos, but a lot of us really aren't interested in doing that 😅 Posting covers is a great alternative where we still get to make music and reach a new audience. Thanks!

[@jurisprudence6549]

It's kind of weird too. Most of the successful online music teachers are successful because they have a paid website separate from YT. YT is just a way for them to drive traffic to their website and running your own website is a much different endeavor than just wanting to post some music to YT. Also, other than beginners, I don't think very many musicians use YT tutorials to learn songs. At most I will do what this guy said and check out a cover real quick to see how they arranged the song to give me some ideas but any musician worth their salt is usually just listening to a song and working it out by ear.

[@razanisar4979]

This was actually some solid advice, I appreciate you not sugar coating and keeping it blunt along with practical.

[@sotuk]

Thanks for the advice man🔥 I'm just having a tough time

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Keep going!

[@RespectDavalika-lu3gu]

Thanks so much for the video! I enjoy making music and this was very helpful advice! 10/10!

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

Good reminder that not every viewer is going to want to subscribe, no matter how well (or not) you play something - it depends to a significant extent on why they're there.

[@eulafullerton]

I subscribed for this reason I ask myself why am I not subscribing to all these people grinding 🥹

[@ellybargmusic]

Thank you so much for sharing! Hearing you discuss your analytics was quite a relief to me that my content isn't faring particularly badly and quite motivating. All the best with continuing to grow your channel ❤

[@sku1kiddmusic]

I've been making beats for 6 1/2 months now. I know that my beats probably won't be as good as some of the popular music producer's music, so I'll just have to keep grinding and get better at making music for everyone to enjoy. So, thank you for making this video in helping me understand this! 💗

[@KGSauxyy]

let’s collab

[@sebeek00]

Why wouldn't it be good as some of the popular music producer's music? It's not about the key the producers have and you don't. Be creative, be consistent and learn to sell yourself. Good luck!

[@sku1kiddmusic]

@@sebeek00 Yeah, you're totally right and I agree. As long as you make the music you enjoy, others will enjoy the music you enjoy making, and that's a good feeling. Thank you for your reply to this as well and good luck to you as well with anything you are doing! ❤❤

[@AyrtonJimenez]

Really needed this man! Thanks for the advice, I have been trying to build my music channel for 3 months or so!!

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Glad I could help!

[@peacelaurels]

Very helpful tips, I love this. Thank you for this.

[@winkym9233]

Love the tips. Sounds like a great plan to follow to grow while having some fun fun😊 thank you Chris.

[@rahulkhadtare9791]

You covered the points which are rarely shared by anyone!! Great job!!

[@mckennalynn1916]

Really appreciate the simple and straight to the point! I'm just starting out trying to work on doing something with my singing! Best of luck to both of us 🙏🏻✨

[@LorenzoRoccoNaturallyPiano]

it's refreshing to get some tips and advice different from the other 99% of creators. Wish you the best, you come through as a very genuine guy!

[@kevlynnmusic1401]

Great advise! Classics do have a good affect and since none of mine are perfect the ones looking how to play songs only work for a general idea! I don’t really care about such things anyway just saw this and was interested what you had to say! Lord knows I love watching your music videos and this one was informative!! Very cool 😎

[@bonokimusico]

Insightful advice! Thanks for sharing these thoughts. I also noticed how people love the older song covers than the latest ones from my playlist. I guess this confirms my passion's direction. Thanks again! 😺😻

[@matthewalexander995]

Thanks for the video. Congrats on the 20k !

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Thank you!

[@joelmartinez2896]

Thank you for the self promoting tip. In the world of business, that’s exactly what you do. So it’s not a stupid thing to bring up or talk about because not everyone sees it as trying to hard. I was going to channels like mine and supporting theirs as well as promoting mine. The important part isn’t to post your channel elsewhere, it’s to support the channel where your comment is going to. Because it’s just right, especially when I didn’t ask you if I could promote at your business. But now that I know this isn’t something to do, I won’t! So thank you lol!

[@LukeParodiMusic]

This was a shocker to me. Thank you! I just started posting 2 weeks ago and have been getting about 1,000 views per video and wondering how to start increasing that. I thought doing more current songs would be the ticket, but I will definitely start including the classics!

[@eulafullerton]

Yeah Same I thought the same thing as well, since for me it had appeared to be the opposite 😅 my more current songs had more views but I’m also not getting thousands 😂

[@maryjanegroove]

It's hard to make your own creative way, but without creativity, there is no freedom.

[@deeperconnectionmusic]

Big ups! It's a consistent improvment, it's always hard at the beggining, just keep grinding! 🙌💚

[@Someidiotthatplayspiano]

My music channel is more about playing covers and a bunch of instruments, but this still helps. Thanks man!

[@MickeySantana]

Love the insight! Been covering Taylor mostly, but been wanting to expand my own repertoire (it’s great to learn from the classics too, just in terms of making music). Keep making great content!

[@TheSoliceOfficial]

maybe we need to cover some taylor swift too haha:)

[@fabiandariobosio]

Felicitaciones por los 20k suscriptores, sigue cantando frecuentemente.

[@Lauren-S]

Thanks for this video!! Very helpful advice. Being a youtuber for 12 years it's not an easy process but it's a journey for sure. It's great to see other youtubers helping each other out, especially the smaller channels because it can feel discouraging, and people will be so quick to give up when they don't get the views or results they want but it takes time and you gotta be persistent because youtube will only promote really active channels.

[@eulafullerton]

Wow thanks for this it’s hard to grind but I love making music and it’s so fun to share it with people. Isn’t that what music is about and I love watching others play sing and out themselves out there 😻

[@JeremyMeister]

Hey Chris thanks for your good advice Jeremy :)

[@sapcantsing]

This is such a relevant video. I am starting out my channel right now (from scratch), and I can't seem to figure out what kind of music to feature - the trending pop songs (which i do not really enjoy tbh), or the classic ones which I love so much (but does the internet love them?). Thanking for makin this video, and reaffirming my faith in the classics :)

[@BLACKCOVERS]

Hey Chris, thanks for this video. It grounds me in a good way. And no, I don´t want to selfpromote here😅 I really liked your relaxed way of seeing things realistically. Cheers Ingo

[@zahrickguerra1570]

Hey here we are willing for you, we are his fans. You're a great human being blessings and successes for you and Greetings from Colombia.

[@Chris_Monaghan]

You are the best 😀

[@buzzpsy]

Thanks bro, to the point advice, much love :)

[@TheSoliceOfficial]

great video, great info, well take your advice into consideration! maybe well cover a beatles song next haha ! ;)

[@RCS_PRODUCTIONS]

Thanks for the guide our team will work hard now👍

[@TastyHits]

I’m passionate about music, playing with rhythm, diving into the world of hits, and spreading energetic vibes across the globe. 😊❤🎶✨

[@omerunofficial]

Thanks for your honest talk!

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Thanks for watching!

[@skyfameofficial]

I love your voice so clear ❤❤❤

[@vic6751]

Chris La Vie En Rose was absolutely beautiful. Really nice of you to guide others on getting more KZbinrs and writing songs, I can tell you were brought up well. As someone said in a comment, you must be an amazing friend.

[@Chris_Monaghan]

I’m glad you are enjoying the videos 😀

[@TastyHits]

Hiii, thanks for your amazing tips 🎉 it is super helpful fir me as a passionate about music, playing with rhythm, diving into the world of hits, and spreading energetic vibes across the globe. 😊❤🎶✨

[@soothingrelaxationcmr4w]

All what you have said is true. Thank you for sharing good insights to help new youtubers to grow their channels. God bless.

[@chroniclesofsunshine4484]

This was quite helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SitbonMusic]

Thanks for the advice man🔥 I'm hoping my new channel will grow 🌪⚡

[@Miokapi]

Thanks man. Makes a lot of sense. I'll put it to the test!

[@wcheungmusic]

Miracles of Modern Science did a similar tactic - they did many quirky covers of pop songs, and with their unusual setup they were very interesting to listen to. Then they released some of their original stuff and it got even better. A shame they're not together anymore :(

[@Zaynab777]

Im just starting wish me luck everybody🦋 Thats a very good advice. Ty🙏

[@lydiawillow2607]

This video is so helpful. I do covers and I’ve been trying to figure out how to get more views and subscribers

[@Chris_Monaghan]

I’m glad I could help!

[@UrAvgGuitarist]

Just hit a 100 subs, Cant wait to try these!

[@Kxllnyzer08]

Thanks, I just posted my first song. Very informative and straight to the point

[@AndiStar]

Thank You so much for the advice, my mom told me the same thing today, I usually always cover artists like Taylor Swift, 5SOS, Melanie Martinez etc, but she said I should cover artists like Celine Dion etc and after watching this video I will!

[@Chris_Monaghan]

I’m glad I could help! Good luck

[@helmybradbery]

classic songs.. alright thanks for the recommendation 🤘🏻

[@aurimasgalvelis]

Thank you my friend for the honesty!🙏 I hope your channel grows more, you deserved it. Your content is great.🙌 Your music is really good!🙌 Keep it up! 💪Subscribed. ✅

[@mandycolesings]

Great information. Thank-you from someone just starting out

[@LennyBright]

Mate great tips 👍👍 Took some advice from this!

[@Mario-Guitarist]

Nice and honest advice 👌. I just started a channel a few days ago for fun😊 I just subscribed to your channel tho.

[@anthonyargemusic]

Thanks any advice is always appreciated!! Cheers!! 😀

[@shereydan-music]

Hi still new here... And am still trying to learn on how to grow. Thanks for this video it'll help me.. 💖

[@MadisonJamesOfficial]

Thank you so much. This helped me a lot✨

[@melody_thai]

This is a 3 and a half minute clip that is very valuable to me.

[@Dank_MFckr]

thank you, ill try it. been on YT for 2 years trying to make music. only have 50 subs but eh ill take it

[@KevFoxx34]

Thanks, great advice.

[@heavymetalmusictheory]

Great video man thanks for the insights

[@PeacefulSoul1369]

My music channel has grown subscribers recently but no view at all and I'm still working on it. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fr0xna]

Thank you so so so so so much for your time

[@KnetterMusic]

At first I figured this video was not going to be that relevant as it might be slightly outdated, but this was some solid insight! The Taylor Swift example is great haha. Thank you for your knowledge :)

[@eulafullerton]

I was thinking is he talking to me 😂 I just got called out

[@AstroRelaxationMusic]

thank you so much

[@amanonamissionearthmover6785]

ThanKS brother I just wanted to give you a shout out because I wanted to learn how to at lover and I watch 20 plus videos and didn't really feel the way I wanted to sing it like and I liked yours the best and I learned how to play it and working on singing it now you are a great inspiring artist and good guy

[@Chris_Monaghan]

I’m glad I could help!!

[@amanonamissionearthmover6785]

It was more than help brother it's peace of mind it's joy to the core healing the soul one love

[@ben_atti]

You're awesome! Thanks for the video :)

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Glad you liked it!

[@samuel100music]

Lets do this👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@labylim1702]

Thank you very much for the advices

[@616DAILYLIFEVIDEODJVJ]

thank u

[@Lagin-xb8jo]

We will soon make it brah

[@Wozniak_15]

First time watching Subbed...

[@AmadeuBrutus]

Thank you brow!

[@samsmusichub]

There is something to be said about covering popular music.

[@SarahCollinsGoodNewsMelodies]

❤❤I claim it

[@jacknicholson1984]

Thanks Chris! I have a few follow up questions to this..it would be great if you could answer.. 1- I see you do not advertise on KZbin, so how do you plan to earn from this? 2- How worthwhile do you think it is uploading on KZbin to make it in music considering there are so many other people trying to do the same thing? You may choose not to reply to these, in either cases thanks for this video!!

[@Chris_Monaghan]

I do monetize my channel. Covers don't make much money, but it does add up if you get enough views. I am not really worried about making a living on youtube right now. I am trying to build a community. I think youtube is still the best place to do that.

[@maisonbaked]

Thanks for this!

[@maisonbaked]

P.s Chris I hope you think our stuff is really good... we are more creatives than we are KZbinrs so trying to learn this side haha

[@williamm9088]

Great, Great video dude. Btw I always comeback to your knockin on heavens door vid.

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Thanks a lot. That’s awesome

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

What about original artists?

[@Cecilia_Brix]

Ikr 😶

[@SPYDASPYDER]

BILLBOARDS 2024

[@anthonyplaysbass]

I feel like ive backed myaelf into a small niche lately and it will be hard to grow views and subs, but ill just keep grinding

[@piusmhapsekar1235]

This was really helpful. Mine channel is stuck, there is growth but really slow.

[@Shohinismusic]

good stuff - I do both covers and originals. Will pay attention on doing more classic songs.

[@madmaxmoneytalkk]

good job👏🏾

[@SunRefracted]

Thanks for keeping real!

[@mimixl1ve]

You're right self promotion doesn't work, I'm trying music for like 2 and half years now, I make covers and original songs it kinda hurts that.... I am losing hope , even though my name is hope and I want to make a home for my subscribers

[@sidkaushal_]

loved your videos brother❤

[@blackwolf1gd935]

Thank You Bro

[@Roger-il8iw]

1 sub for 180 views is actually really good

[@onerealvibemusic]

thanks bro

[@BackgroundMusicForFree]

I have a music channel that is not growing at all. I don't know what to do, I've already tried everything.

[@AlexSaheli]

Ty I needed this

[@JaysonTsebe]

danko!!! Means thank you

[@NightShadesMusic]

besst of luck to everyone

[@roseanimation621]

I just exit this video need to out from KZbin but that's when you called Taylor name I stand here and listen you what you saying 💖💖💖💖☺️☺️☺️

[@ManilaSoundClips]

Great tips and advice

[@cullenbrownmusic]

i have same shirt!

[@DreaddyMills]

Great tips, thanks for the advice man. I may just have to cover a Beatles song. =)

[@Chris_Monaghan]

Glad I could help! Good luck 👍🏻

[@DreaddyMills]

@@Chris_Monaghan Thanks a lot man!

[@eulafullerton]

Haha I love how you mentioned tswift and I just made a Taylor swift cover 😂😅

[@dory3]

Hello my friends, what do you think of my channel and also give me your opinion of my voice Cover stay Black pink ? 🌼✨💜..

[@frenzyayushman]

Just started making music. Hope people will love my music.