How To Promote Your Music Online | Avoid Career Suicide!

As a music producer, recording artist, or DJ it's important to learn music marketing to help promote your music, sell music, and grow your online brand. The problem is that most of us are self taught and end up making this common mistake that can end our career before it even starts. This is how to avoid music career suicide...
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[@Venym_Music]

he looks 40 and 18

[@fuegofilms1709]

lol

[@JakeLewisReal]

venym looks 18 but he sounds 40

[@JakeLewisReal]

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[@RafiBarides]

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[@RafiBarides]

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[@matthewsandoval4370]

i like how you never try to sell a program, or the ultimate key guide to success, cause in our field there really isn’t a path you have to create your own, and it’s awesome that you understand that and just give wisdom, plus shout out other works like authors and such. very genuine dude

[@adamivy]

Thanks, but I do offer a paid program that is a proven system. I agree that we all lost create our own path, but without structure and understanding the entire puzzle it’s an incredibly steep mountain to climb. Thanks for the support.

[@adamivy]

I appreciate all the support guys. Let's all get better together!

[@jjjuhg]

AdamIvy . i see your monitors and i see that you know ho to choose, what you really need to have. i trust anything you say because of your intelligent choice of monitors. i have hs7 and i want to buy auratones. ( i use an old panasonic casette player instead..to test the songs ) . good videos, man. thanks !

[@ChrisKoraltan]

this is a good idea man but there is one flaw, just like a relationship every time i ask, that person runs away

[@MrJarell21]

AdamIvy wow bro you are fucking amazing changed my whole perspecrive thank you.

[@mosopecoker7508]

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[@bhaladavishal531]

AdamIvy you are absolutly correct...this is the best video about marketing

[@LivingOnlyOfficial]

Success comes if u actually take unnecessary things away and focus on the necessary

[@ant0217]

Her: how old are you? Him: between 12 and 48 Her: what do you mean Him:

[@DonTheking]

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[@hollowgangmisfitgang2454]

Anthony Hernandez check out Holy Gamma on youtube and soundcloud

[@ClassCraZeTV]

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[@MCTooTall]

Checkout my mixtape, yo! It's fyah! Wait... I gotta make one. brb! 👍🏻

[@InCaseYouForgetAboutMe]

"No one has ever become poor by giving" So real, im gonna remind myself of that every day

[@mr.mohagany8555]

Yeah that was some damn good advice.

[@DrexityMusic]

Yeah :D

[@NyoCname]

Give me your salary every month, I'll e-mail you my bank details ... You'll not become poor, I promise ... This is horse shit, like seriously?? You have to receive just a little bit more than you give maybe yes affirmative ... But like that sentence is horse crap

[@Replacecherrieswithgod]

Tell that to mc hammer

[@JCODABEATZ]

People give till there is nothing left and then do become poor. This happens every day.

[@karlvincent]

Its hard to get heard...good luck to all

[@nessianshal6263]

Im an upcoming artist and this video by far is one of the most interesting/ inspiring videos I've come across ! Great work in putting the message together the way you did ,keep it up

[@MDOTDASUPA]

This was the first video I saw whenever I woke up this morning. So much truth and knowledge contained in this video. Thanks ADAM.

[@FRESCOLord]

Holy shit dude you should be a radio host, you got the voice lol

[@oldymbeatz]

I still remember when I first emailed you for some tips and you suggested me that Book .. I'm still grateful till today because that book showed me how bad I was and how I sucked at marketing, You helped Me a lot Adam in so many was that you can't imagine Thank You Man. From France with love #NoHomo Nothing but respect.

[@AdaptiveAudio]

OldyMBeatz What book was it? I'd like to check it out.

[@AdaptiveAudio]

OldyMBeatz Oh wait I just heard him mention it haha.

[@FabCee]

Dang Adam you just fixed my whole reason for not getting the results I should be getting. At the same time it was a gut check thanks bro!!

[@curran-c]

Did you have any progress?

[@CahlajWasHere]

"Don't ask people to have sex with you, ask them what their name is." U handing out them gems. Great video!

[@willc8510]

Honestly I rarely comment on videos , but seriously thank you for your authenticity , I've been searching all over for this kind of video and they are hard to come by on this platform. so thanks for being authentic.

[@adamivy]

Thank you for taking time out to comment. Means a lot.

[@AudsLecker]

So much good info. When I see people demanding things it immediately makes me revert to my 3 year old self: "NO!" And now I want to do the OPPOSITE of what they've demanded

[@deaftuned4439]

I would also suggest to create accounts almost everywhere. fleeber, Bandcamp, Gaana, FunBurst, Yeopen etc. with links to your soundcloud and youtube pages.

[@BalikTV]

Great video with great advice. Less rapey marketing for 2017 lol

[@johanhw8958]

Balik we had hopes at least..

[@ruizomar87]

I like how the video was about marketing, but appreciate how you just taught people how to be kind, respectful, and good natured. 11/10 will share.

[@sthalxndr]

G O L D!

[@Kirarce]

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[@adevomusic9057]

I'm 15, I'm glad I stayed and watched. I learned new ways to look at the way I approach the music industry. Instead of it just being a spam load to throw at people it can and should be more personal. Thanks for putting videos like these out, they are helping me out a lot.

[@YourManAlexSmith]

'If you think you're above them, you'll always be below them' very very good advice

[@ItsJustaMeNow]

My genuine concern with this, is all the cut throats I hear about in the music industry. If you're a nice guy like you should be, these people will screw you over eventually. I don't have a problem being nice because I'm afraid of offending others, but I also don't have the street-smarts to spot the wolf in sheep's clothing. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? I'm not much of a wordsmith either haha.

[@Pumbafoe]

LaRaikaa you should never put your full trust in people, being nice is one thing being gullible is another

[@BenjaminHaycock]

Utter realness in this video. Went straight away to Facebook and gave some of the artists I know some love, you reap what you sow.

[@KeepSakeVerse]

I understand what you are saying but what if I need to get 10K views on my KZbin video? Do I start conversation with 10K people on all over social media?. I'd like people to approach me with a budget like ' hey my budget is so and so can you make a beat for me'. So by your analogy should I pay 10K people to listen to my songs? As I said I understand what you are saying but I don't think it's feasible.

[@ussishkingang7194]

Its more of a behavior that you put out there that he meant

[@junosrocket5707]

It’s really nice to know my anxieties about marketing the music on my other channel are now invalidated and that I was doing it the right way haha. I like making ads, they’re helpful to let people SEE but not to STAY. A genuine connection with people will always keep them more invested than a Facebook/ig/twitter ad shoving your art down their face demanding you listen. Always be one with the people so they can be one with you when it’s time to expose yourself to the world. That probably wasn’t the right word but you get the point lmao. That’s what I took from the video at least.

[@mrdurandt1]

Just found your video. Interesting ideas and presentation. However, what you are suggesting is practical impossibility if you want to grow a following. Let me explain... If you spend 18 hours a day everyday to build contacts and, let's say, 2 minutes per person to get to know them, that gives you around 500 people you can talk to a day. But to show genuine interest and build a relationship with these 500 people, you need to do that on a daily basis. Which leaves you no more physical room to grow. Then of course, not many people have 18 hours a day to sit in front of a screen and just talk to people, so that number in real world would be more like 2-4 hours at best. So let's say you spend 6 months building these 500 relationships and another 500 the rest of the year, the max you can get is 1000 genuine followers per year. Plus a few extra from your followers shares. That is an insane amount of effort for 1000 followers! But you are correct that being honest and friendly and showing interest in other people's work will have the same reciprocal effect on you. It's just much faster and better to do some adverting and spend some money to promote your product. It kinda works wonders. You know that "Fast, Good and Cheap" rule, right? In any case, entertaining video!

[@iammayyz]

You are right... but i think its better to try both the sides!

[@derekting1994]

I was searching for ways to advertise music, and I found your video. I've watched it, and I'm speechless. This video is awesome man! Thanks for the words!

[@nrhogan007]

I like it, but you dont have to be 18+ to start music.

[@factopolis7752]

Jesse Cole that get a brother locked up

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[@Stellarspace95]

he just said that because of the explicit content if ya can't figure that out maybe you're under 18

[@noeffert8656]

Crazy how my friends tell me I need to bombard with promotions but I don’t and then I see this and it just confirms my view, thank you for this video AdamIvy

[@ghostscript3222]

Well dude, nice to meet you. My name's Shawn. The world needs more people like you. You have quite inspired the way I will be conducting myself online. Thanks a ton bud !

[@fabiansosa251]

I'm 17 I feel offended Adam I just want the hundreds

[@djustin.4505]

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[@Arezra]

Damn bro I just randomly decided to search how to sell ur music, and did not expect such a perfect answer, thanks for being so real

[@wjbtc4395]

Great video but whats is tha right way of promote my music ?????

[@stormmaverick]

I loved everything you said. I never push my music on anyone. There are ways to promote your music by doing things like Facebook ads. You don't dm people to listen. Love what you said.

[@GiovanniHoracioproducer]

If you don't know now you know (bigi small voice)

[@durkadurka9711]

Giovanni Horacio Biggy Smalls* come on man.

[@danielmoukli4590]

Durka Durka Biggie* get your shit together man

[@pablowusgood7724]

*the notorious B.I.G. EVERYONE HAHAHA

[@DonTheking]

Fucking L

[@realcasper81]

Sounds more like Obama

[@mindyschapermusic]

Just came across your video when searching "How to promote music on KZbin." Very wise advice. I completely agree that it's all about the relationship.

[@Austinjn]

This really woke me up. Instead of being a solicitor I need to always strive for relationship in everything.

[@sebp400]

so true. I made the mistake to send emails to well-connected guys and festival promoters almost forcing them to listen to my stuff. And being a bit too arrogant. Pushing the wrong way, expecting feedback. That's another thing too, it's hard to find people that can objectively help you push your sound and get better. Like I was reading this interview with Andy Stott where he said that he had a friend that runs a label that criticizes his tracks. He never releases them right away. his friend is like a curator. So, he only releases the best tracks and in a logical order.

[@voxsomnia]

Man. Amazing advice. We're just starting out as a band, and this totally makes sense. Build relationships. Fans will follow.

[@KDSavageIII]

Vox Somnia right bro check me out KD Savage III

[@LynnKao_SimplyDiamond]

this video is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing :)! Looking forward to be apart of your team!!

[@Somewhereonlyweknow90]

Loved. Your thoughts on needing relationships in business is a rare one, but so important. It's the difference between making a dollar and having genuine success in my opinion. This was the first video of yours I had seen, randomly, but i'm glad I did. Breath of fresh air!

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[@caesartheape8882]

Facts, you get a lot more fans making friends online. I always respond to fans & even haters, lots of times those haters become fans. Showing interest in other people's music is my favorite way of marketing myself... when I genuinely listen to somebody's music even if you don't like it & give them feedback or befriend them I get a positive response most of the time.

[@arrionmoses8122]

This really helped me 6 months from now i want to see my growth and comeback to this video thank you adam

[@KapaDeFreitas]

Great video. This should be common sense though ;)

[@kyleochoa2750]

common sense is not that common

[@thagreatfrank3071]

H E R L A N D E R It’s not though...

[@monstalung]

I see your going for the Gary Vee approach, the formula does work, but I do agree with you 100%, its about relationships, and respect, its like that in the streets too, good relationships and respect given will be respect earned. Something I apply in my life, but must admit did not apply to my music marketing, great advice homie. This OG Approved.

[@MirzaAnshari]

Please check out my KZbin channel, and bla bla bla bla. Yeah something like this really is annoying af. Thank you for the advice master ! This is definitely useful. The analogy is a bit hilarious but still it really opens my eyes !

[@hatsmyth]

Mirza Nur Anshari Clever comment... made me check ur channel

[@kirosasher]

Mirza Nur Anshari *I hope to inspire people with my music! If you guys have a second please check out the song on my channel and let me know what you think!*

[@obrey__]

Lol ^this guy

[@afroheadmusic1709]

The right piece of advice everyone who is starting is looking for. THANK YOU SO MUCH ADAMIVY!!!!

[@YoungRichVEVO]

Powerful lines 👏👏

[@emmanueljackson2613]

YoungRich VEVO guy u Dey everywhere ❤️

[@svspnce9706]

I've worked in tech sales and a lot of these same principles apply in a sales b2b environment. Provide value!! Discover people's interests. Great vid

[@tarachugh]

Great points! Thank you : )

[@bishopc952]

Studied marketing in school; this is a simple, but brilliant message. I've subscribed!

[@wildforest9115]

This video HAS TO be rewatched from time to time! Like a Serenity Prayer of Marketing. Thank you :)

[@zenicmusic3002]

Ich love those little speech breaks you do. The smile you put on in those breaks is plain awesome! You should definitely make this your signature move 😁

[@PeterPHasVids]

This felt condensending and repetitive. Hopeful your helped SOMEONE. But this feels like click bait or some sort of video that says it does something but doesn't.

[@SinfulSoulBand]

beatz04 well if you paid attention this mind state is the way to success. This is why you're on his video and no one is on yours.

[@SinfulSoulBand]

beatz04 a month later and still no one cares 😂 😂

[@Rollyax]

guys these type of videos are the one we need to watch not the bullshit quick tips to get somewhere or vloggers or whatever bullshit we watch to distract ourselves from reality. it may seem repetitive because it's the idea covered by many statements so we can really embrace it

[@adamivy]

Thank you. Not everyone is built to become successful. Most search for the "secret 5 steps" and get upset when they're told that it's not that easy. I'm glad you found value in my video. I appreciate your comment.

[@cedricperalta2541]

Helped me sm

[@jaceelliott]

yo this actually was super eye opening, the marriage and school dance analogies are on point, good shit my guy

[@harrylafferty8579]

thank you, this was amazing information. you earned a sub:)

[@knuknoc9762]

Honestly some of the best youtube advice I've ever gotten. Well done.

[@Jayreed4Jesus]

Man this is awesome sir 👏🏾 thank you.

[@gohstgospel]

Lol your honesty and straightforwardness is refreshingly hilarious

[@skyhigh4000]

very good my friend

[@sonicfingerz]

Adam Thanks for being such a good teacher,I have benefited greatly by just listening to your common sense.I too am in a learning phase with my friend, bandmate. He's the one that asked me to watch your vids so we can make progress. And we are the "nice guys" and humble, however need the skills you teach on how to get our product out there. I love the concept of "Life long customer" We've been at this for 25 years...Keep up the good work.Don

[@ASHLEYSMITH-mm8zb]

You literally saved me I new to social media or at least participating.🥰🥰🥰 I👏🏾WAS👏🏾ABOUT👏🏾 TO👏🏾 GO👏🏾 IN👏🏾.

[@SamLeBlond123]

Just discovered your channel and I tell you, you're giving good dtuff to study! Really appreciate you. Keep on helping people

[@Jonawolff15]

i knew i was doing something wrong, makes so much sense!!! if this has been the mistake ive been making, should i whipe out my social medias, youtube channels, and every song i aimlessly released without foundation. i'm sure your busy, but i would appreciate any words of wisdom. thank you for sharing this priceless information with us all.

[@giodarsa]

Dude respect!

[@mralivegouman644]

it really has a spiritual aspect to it. matter of fact it covers every aspect of interaction

[@deity6127]

This video is helpful helps people who wanna be more serious with music but in a way where it’s not annoying

[@gnrmetallicamax]

Never seen your channel before and the first 20 seconds I didn't like you, but man you pulled it round, subscribed

[@Thes4LT]

Boi looks like Bill Clinton

[@alborosiegarcia1500]

Legit thats bill and monicas kid

[@harryalpert8002]

interpersonal skills are tremendously important! dead nuts on Adam!

[@Takublastinsubs]

13:10 *GUESS WHAT HAPPENS*

[@birat4795]

Woah! Great advice right there. Its inspiring to see so much genuine compassion for your viewers. Feels so organic!

[@chouuu2121]

Great advice man! It's tough in the beginning, it's like I don't know how to speak to people ^^ I'm right in that situation where I'm just starting all this process, tough times ahead!

[@jonnywohlman621]

This is one of the most powerful videos I've seen, even compared to that of some well known speakers. Thank you @AdamIvy

[@RobertMunteanu105]

you are so right, it seems. I was doing the "check this mate" tactics .. and it wasn't that productive after all. so, a big thank you, sir ! and have a good day ! :D

[@JoshuaLoveofficial]

I like the pizza roll comment. Thanks man. Good to hear that you're suggesting what I'm doing already. cheers

[@williamgallegos5713]

Under 18? Don't tell someone when they can start hustling

[@adamivy]

How do you get someone 18 or under to watch your entire video? By telling them not to watch it. Welcome to marketing. ;-)

[@cedricperalta2541]

AdamIvy DAMNNN

[@MrSteith]

I could tell it was legit from the word go. Let me just say, you are obviously a guy who wants to help folk increase. I see it in your face. I hear it in your voice. "Real world actions", "Romance". Brilliant consciousness. Also, so many folks put up videos and are trying their damnest to pitch you something. Everything they say ultimately just leads back to the pitch. I hate that. It annoys me greatly. But you. You wanna help me grow. That's your motivation. So... subscribe. And... tap the bell. I'm Mr. Steith, a musician, and I'm in the beginning stages of creating/growing my brand. Thank you. I'll be back for more of this.

[@DaAbNoRmAL]

Meet them, Marry them, Romance them. Great advice

[@oledahl.]

I just love to be a part of this family! I'll share something about myself and my life story one day to you. Because I have been a total fuck up for several years. Addiction, homeless etc. But today I'm standing proud because I fought my way thru it! And I did it myself! But one thing I have been able to do is to craft my music skills for more than 10 years and I think I'm starting to sound decent. I was a good DJ before everything fell apart. But I wonder if this experience I had (the bad, the ugly, the truth) Is something I can use to my advantage? But let me know If you want me to share my story? Maybe it can help somebody else... Thank You so much, Adam, for making these videos! To me they are golden! Love from Oslo/Norway :)

[@teddieghardin1808]

That was amazing, Adam. I'm a song writer, who's constantly trying to find new ways to improve myself, along with my marketing skills. great work.

[@analou3357]

Much respect, this is very valuable insight!. Marketing is like a relationship, you are so right. Thank you for that powerful pov.

[@riellymorton]

Thank you for this!! I've definitely came across my fair share of these types of people who bombard others with demands instead of having any tact in the romancing of my interest.

[@8evolutions]

Thank you for posting this video (and your other videos)! This is very helpful, supportive and reinforcing content. It is much appreciated.

[@BestieBuenoFriends]

definitely feel more than half of the people that watch this will be great

[@dizzyparkermusic]

We need to get this one done as a short 😆

[@adamivy]

Agreed. 😂

[@bobennett6791]

as a newb. this is great information! I just started to all this online world!!! thank you

[@sashaeowens2179]

Good Stuff man. Totally agree, take care of your customers and they take care of you.

[@rickyrixx2512]

thnx Adam for telling us the right things no one would tell us these things , i really appreciate you from now onwards i am going to work really hard and follow your steps and built a whole new story of my musical carrier , really inspired Respect !! and god bless you bro :)

[@doncamilo8210]

Amazing content and raw truth that opens the perspective of the business by caring about the needs of the people that may support your art.

[@FloatingMammoth]

Subbed. You speak so much truth and your words have life application. You’re awesome dude. Much love

[@rafadestefano]

dude, this video is straight up awesome! Thanks for your words man!

[@iamportersinger]

This was really informative and honestly a really refreshing approach to marketing. Thank you.

[@5woogie5]

Today is the first time I've seen your youtube advice. Great straight ahead insight all the way around. Thank you, I'll be sure to check out more and share to those I feel would appreciate your views.

[@danielsigut2855]

You earned a subscriber I never really looked at marketing like this. Very helpful man love your material it’s very very very very fucking helpful

[@Caseyafi]

Thanks for the advice. I just started making music and videos and had absolutely know idea what I was doing was not cerry smart..... again thanks think this will help alot." Meet them romance them marry them".. Good stuff

[@raheshlr]

Great video.. But when I try caring about a person .. they tend to stick along .. and I don’t wanna break them saying I wanna leave

[@pingugambles]

You are very good at giving eye contact to the camera! Love it

[@5tunnab]

This is the first time I've seen any of your work,and I appreciate the advice and time you're taking to help us get better. Thank you