How Musicians Go From 0 To 1,000,000 Fans In 2024

[@Musformation]

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[@ajviews8172]

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[@Fallen2025x6d]

@Musformation, i am a person that doesn't want to do rap but i don't know how to try to get on a Label or how to make good music Vedio and my friend said i should ask you, so i'm here asking how would i got from 0 dollors to Good Music Video for me and my band i'm making. i Also subbed.

[@bankgangmade]

To whoever is reading this: stick through, you gon make it!🙏🏼

[@terraterra9014]

Statistically untrue

[@ElectricArtist]

hopefully, thanks mate

[@Judadmac888]

We really hope so! :)

[@mikemelo254]

Amen

[@User56538]

Wrong 😑

Listen to this guy. His strategies got me from close to nothing two years ago, to almost on million streams per month right now. 😊 This stuff really works.

[@Musformation]

Really appreciate that Felix love to see it

⁠@@chiefblankothanks! 😊 (fun fact: I was just testing to see if my looping pedal worked, played some random notes and… that’s how that happened😂)

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@marilyntagoe50]

Wow

[@Germ357]

@@highestpeeqs9532he’s been overdue a few thousand years by now, don’t think he’s coming mate 😅

[@osamasontypebeatzhs]

1) regular actions 2) keep going whatever results you have 3) work work work thanks for the video

[@nat_yaeger]

Worked on a project last year where we released a 3 song EP every single month and saw huge growth - HOWEVER that doesn't necessarily work for every artist or their fans. This strategy that Jesse is talking about is a good way to keep people's short attention spans satisfied without burning yourself out as an artist - as always, content is key. Great vid!

[@Musformation]

Love that you are enjoying this! Which tips have been the most beneficial to you?

[@nat_yaeger]

@@MusformationDefinitely sticking to the 6-8 week release schedule (also direct from DSPs). We also do lyric vid/visualizers for every single release and supporting SFC emphasis on YT shorts and TT.

[@salterofficial]

Hey Nat, do you mind clarifying what you mean by DSPS & SFC? Thanks! Love hearing about your success!

[@nat_yaeger]

@@salterofficial yes! DSPs are the streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc). SFC = short form content.

[@nat_yaeger]

Yes! DSPs are the streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc. SFC = Shortform Content (anything for TikTok, YT Shorts, IG Reels, etc)@@salterofficial

[@therealdextris]

Hopefully this year I can make this dream a real thing.

[@Musformation]

Hell yeah

[@Awefullybored]

You will🙏 keep believing in yourself

[@technoisbeautiful]

We're all on the same page. If we find similar artists and share each other, we'll get to a solid fan base:)

[@MrVaDelux]

The journey isnt easy but if chasing dreams was then everyone would do it. I dont know where your at now but make sure you go hard, even on the days you feel like you suck and you wont make it. Dont fight the feeling just embrace it and take it. Wake up the next day and give it everything you got again

[@GiftofHarvest]

Gift of Harvest if ya get the chance will u check me out

[@jaykpjohnson]

I've been recommending this channel to musician friends as the best music marketing channel out there over the past several years. Thanks for all your hard work, Jesse!

[@Musformation]

Love that you are enjoying this!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@clayx6269]

Amen 🙏​@@highestpeeqs9532

[@BrotherWife]

You're like the older brother we need

[@Musformation]

Putting the old in older brother

[@BrotherWife]

@@Musformation not old, just wise 👌

[@bobotino5614]

Yes he is

[@AndreyEvermore]

Seriously

[@dbmorton1114]

More like the savvy younger brother in my case. 🤣

[@mr.k905]

I don’t WANT to do that social media bs. I‘m just so tired of it. I want to write/record songs instead and not even think about what to post and when etc.

[@lucidragon5260]

You don't have to do it if you don't want to. If all you care about is making music, just focus on that! Not every musician needs to aim to make money off their music

[@GreenArtsOfficial]

i messed up so bad. i got popular but by being bad at singing and i did not capitalize on that. i was only 13 and I really did not know what I was even doing. I lost an audience and Ive struggled bouncing back ever since. this channel has been helping little by little.

[@Musformation]

That means a lot.

[@terraterra9014]

Imagine thinking you messed up because you did not “capitalize” on something when you were 13. Dude… be kind to yourself. That’s NOT what ANYONE should be worrying about when they are 13.

[@GreenArtsOfficial]

@@terraterra9014 eh true ig 😭😭

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@terraterra9014]

@@highestpeeqs9532When?

[@GuiZerbone]

Guy's literally dissecting the things... Showed every corner. Respect Jesse!! From 🇧🇷

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@GuiZerbone]

@@highestpeeqs9532Amen brother

[@pressuremademanu]

Man, I just want to Thank you like everyone else. I started watching ur channel as I dropped my first single and 1 year and a half, a few more singles and an EP later you’ve been a constant teacher to me when it comes to this evolving industry. Thank you bro 🤝🏾💯 one of my songs might hit 100k soon and I definitely used some of your strategies for it.

[@Musformation]

Oh hell yeah congrats

[@pressuremademanu]

@@Musformation Thank you bro!! Keep doing your thing!!!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@joshcortez2903]

He’s wearing a Cure shirt. I already trust this man ❤😂

[@TekedixXx]

I wish there was someone out there with Jesse's level of experience and love for the community that could talk about the best distributors and break down specific differences or red flags. I inherently never trust anyone shilling their distributor because of course they would, but also want to know why someone might pick one over the other based on different factors.

[@Musformation]

Tunecore and distrokid are great. I think this is the rare part of the biz where the scammers are rare cause it’s a really hard business to be in.

[@psyclomes89]

I feel another thing thats needed to be done, is delete all your friends and "homies" off your pages because most of them are jealous and hateful inside (especially ones with no talent or musical talent) strangers will invest and push you much more than your friends will and this is facts.. no matter how good you are those very "few" haters are usually close to home and thats why you dont realise its holding you back💯 Much love to all my growing artist💯❤️🎼🎤 great video❤️❤️❤️

[@therealjustinbruce]

There's a lot of truth to that! A lot of times I feel the same. It always seems like complete strangers even on the other side of the world are more interested than friends and fam

[@psyclomes89]

@@therealjustinbruce 💯🎼✨️

[@TheSnoFlakes-kq2xq]

Truth. I guess many times our friends not know exactly what we need? The basics for friends to help support is like and fan and share. How do you politely ask your friends to do this?

[@psyclomes89]

@@TheSnoFlakes-kq2xq personally i think they know exactly what to do because any time one of them tries to start their own ventures or business they instantly know to ask ppl (hey can you please like comment and share my stuff) so its more about deleting those ppl because youll notice theyre happy to share other ppls posts or comment on them because its someone they dont know so they have no need to feel the envy they would towards someone they do know

[@Big_Tough_Guy]

I've been stacking songs in silence for many years now. Three albums worth at this point... I think I have to work on my social skills, because labels and blogs don't even bother to listen to them. I'm thinking of just using chat GPT to send emails, so that I sound more human haha. Ah whatever, I had fun making the songs... That really is the best part. PS. This is my favourite music promo channel. Cheers.

[@Musformation]

I don’t know that chat got is the answer but maybe read brene brown

[@brentwilliams5915]

I would like to listen to your stuff

[@Big_Tough_Guy]

@@brentwilliams5915 Hey man thanks for the interest! The project is named "Cloven". You can probably find it by searching "Cloven137". It's a wide variety of music from easy listening to gothic to black metal. I released like 4 albums and an EP this year. Cheers!

[@winterzealot]

Where can I hear your music??

[@Big_Tough_Guy]

@@winterzealot Project is called "cLoven". I also did a cool black metal album with "Idol of Fear" called "Trespasser" if ya like metal. Thanks for the interest. Cheers.

[@tarnishedhourglass]

I am a Berklee senior. I have been in school for audio since 2019. I interned for Salaam Remi, and now that I’m about to graduate and I have all this knowledge, I needed a way to GET IT IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. I will definitely be paying your monthly to see your strategies. Because a friend of mine recently passed a million plays on a song, and her marketing is VERBATIM WHAT YOU TALK ABOUT. it’s crazy being given the proof first and then the breakdown. You’re dropping gems man. I hope to be on playlists soon! Much love from Boston, to all the musicians and hip hop heads. Keep making this music. In Dilla we trust

[@SupersonicDragonWagon]

I have been throwing the same $hit at the same wall for years with close to 0 movement. You have really opened my eyes and shown me what I'm doing wrong! A million thanks brotha! With me luck!

[@Musformation]

Good luck you got this

[@SupersonicDragonWagon]

@@Musformation thank you again!

[@ThaKid14]

There is seriously no one better in the game than you. So happy I rediscovered you. I Have your 2021 book but just purchased the 2023 edition. That 40 bucks is going to make me thousands. Thank you Jesse :)

[@Musformation]

Really appreciate that

[@ThaKid14]

@@Musformation are you going to do a video on Linktrees purchase of Koji? What does this mean for us moving forward? Should we get Linktree Pro or wait?

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@escherpainting8622]

Absolutely, if your goal is to have 1mil fans and "blow up" and be flash in the pan, this is the video. Jesse Cannon is legit. That roster of his is legit, legit. You can't fault or fuck with that work rate, end of story. However, I think that establishing an actual long-term fanbase and cement oneself in the canon (no pun) of musical history is something that we're going to see have a comeback, through tactile, face-to-face methods, abandoning social media altogether. That's just my opinion, and it's nothing short of polarising - I'm aware. But I really think this is what's going to happen in 10 to 15 years. Social media will lose its chokehold on people, and attention spans will reach their shortest measure in human history, and then begin to stretch back.

[@nathan-vb8gy]

i hope

[@gezbo66]

Yes i agree with you completely. You need to be out there performing and learning your craft. Today young people don't have the abundant venues that were around when I was young in the 80's let alone the 60's in London. In those days people played instruments and did not rely on technology. Songs came from the creative process within the individual and not from a computer and that makes a huge difference. Is it not fair to say that with all the technology available to "help" create music, we live in a 'dead age" of music compared to the past. The only hard work most of those flash-in-the-pan stars do today is stand in the queue in the pouring rain to get on Voice of of Britain or some other talentless program. So I am sure there will be a return to performing to an audience and building your fan base, talent and art more organically than in your bedroom on a computer. Have a good day sir.

[@linaivanuta5943]

​@@gezbo66Amen!!🙏

[@Patrick-ryan-collins]

Let us make it so❤

[@AllisonOfficialMusic]

This video is an absolute gem 💎 and it’s available for up and coming artists for free. Much of this information was already something I knew, but it did serve me as a confirmation. Thank you Jessie Cannon.

[@wicked1still]

I've been making music alot more than parody vids recently, and I've just decided this channel is gonna be about just that. I love it

[@Icy_Money]

Congrats on your 300th video! Love ya ❤

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@aryansurya6953]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:53 *Appeal to algorithms.* 03:15 *Strategic release cycles.* 08:30 *Utilize Spotify tools.* 18:15 *Budget-free music promotion.* 18:44 *Algorithmic platform connections.* 19:12 *TikTok strategy essentials.* 20:06 *TikTok's expanding demographics.* 21:02 *Authenticity over performance.* 22:24 *Storytelling for music promotion.* 23:18 *Social media app choices.* 24:16 *Genre-specific promotion techniques.* Made with HARPA AI

[@DohertyMusic]

I’ve just started to write and produce my debut album after being away for a while. I’m about to watch this video and I have a sense of trust with you so I’m hoping some of this info will put me in good stead, I’m not gonna lie, my previous record with releases are very much 👎🏼 Thanks for this man ✌🏼

[@sammywitdamac3452]

for the release strategy, what should i be posting in between weeks? example- I drop the album cover with song playing in the back. Do i continue releasing low effort videos(word driven content) like that until week 3 when i release visuals? or do i not post at all until the time comes for week 3

[@Musformation]

Monday I am dropping a huge video on this. Turn on notifications

[@bobgrant2600]

It’s really cool that you take the time to respond to everyone’s questions! Thank you!

[@Musformation]

We try! Sometimes a few too many!

[@jmndmusic]

I've been watching your vids for the longest time. Now releasing my first music this 2024 applying all your tips. Thanks, Jesse!

[@Musformation]

Hell yeah

[@syfrancomusic]

This was the single most important video I’ve ever watched on making it in the music business. Thank you. 🙏

[@Musformation]

Hell yeah

[@SouhailEntertainment]

Introduction to Building a Fan Base (00:00) First Pillar of Marketing: Appealing to Algorithms (01:46) Effective Release Strategies and Campaign Tactics (02:56) ⭐ Importance of Quality Over Quantity in Releases (04:31) Strategies for Leveraging Spotify and Editorial Playlists (07:17) The Role of KZbin in Music Discovery and Fan Engagement (10:12) Utilizing Collaborations and Features for Algorithmic Advantage (13:38) Building Community and Leveraging Social Connections (15:08) Exploring TikTok's Impact and Strategies for 2024 (18:02) Authenticity and Engagement in Social Media (20:48) Understanding Cheat Codes in Your Music Genre (23:47)

[@KawaiiSteez]

Your intro popped off on the editing. I respect the hustle. You the GOAT bro

[@KawaiiSteez]

2024 Is the year I start doing music videos... that's what I am missing

[@Musformation]

Hell yeah. My editor really popped off on that one

[@KawaiiSteez]

@@Musformation sheesh shouts out to the editor!

[@vit4min_c]

Yo! What's up 😂

[@KawaiiSteez]

@vit4min_c YOO! LOL i was like connor? Clicked on the page and its the homie from tiktok! From Dust We Are. I see we both studying hahaha

[@chase1bandz]

Jesse, any advice on what to do when you’re at the point of giving up on your music dreams? Push through or know when to quit?

[@Musformation]

This is so much more complicated than I can prescribe here

[@chase1bandz]

@@Musformation yeah for sure

[@daytimelingerie6689]

Keep going my dude!

[@JakeSignalYT]

This makes a stupid amount of sense, fucking finally someone who actually tells it straight, everyone waves hands around like they got magic are abundant and they talk gibberish.

[@Musformation]

Thanks so much!

[@miraanpunjabi]

Better to release album or singles? I'm releasing twice a week. I have 30 unreleased tracks. I don't want that backlog of tracks rotting away. I want perform live so when ppl shazam my music i get something out of a live show. Also spotify doesn't allow ads in India which is where I am. Do i have it all wrong? Thanks

[@LaynoProd]

thanks again for another solid video Jesse, taking notes and applying them and seeing growth in my artist career because of this channel 🙏🏽💎📝 - with gratitude, LaynoProd

[@Musformation]

Hell yeah

[@JRon_Music]

Literally asked myself ‘who the fuck is this guy!?’ amazed by the high level of free advice openly shared here.

[@Musformation]

💅

[@megatonleviathanofficial]

Thank you Jesse. Most everyone enjoys a spectacle. I’m not afraid to give em a floor show. Collabs singles and albums on the way!but first my over a hour long album of ham fisted solos.

[@Musformation]

Hell yeah

[@MooseManGuyDude]

Jesse is the real mvp let’s be real here

[@beingmyburgh]

This video is brilliant ! Thank you so so much for putting in all the effort. ❤ All the way from South Africa !!! ONE LOVE🇿🇦

[@pureverb]

The video EVERY artist needs to watch

[@Musformation]

😎

[@izzyjmusic621]

Just wanted to say thank you sm for these gems!! You're really help me connect the dots on some of these topics! You and Brandman network are really heaven sent🙏🙏🙏

[@Musformation]

🕺🏼

[@thekidnotsogreat6781]

The problem I’m having is, collaborating with other artist. I’m open to any artist who seriously believes in their sound. I’m ready to work!

[@ajd4737]

Quick question: So for an unsigned artist, if we have an official music video ready to release with our single, should we release the single first? Then the music video a couple of weeks later? Or both at the same time?

[@Musformation]

If you type my name "Jesse" into Google, our website comes up, and there is an email there, and we can help you there.

[@Legato6669]

I say release them both at the same time. Because that way, you’re not making those who want “audio only” waiting. it’s a pain having to keep your smartphone’s display on KZbin to listen to music that you really enjoy. I mean yeah, sometimes you put up with it and that prioritizes the video’s reach. But most likely the difference in views would be minimal. So releasing them both at the same time and to all major platforms makes it easier for the listener.

[@urigarcia6441]

JESSEE! I found your channel and loved the amount of real information there's in every one of your videos. Question, If i do podcasts as well as music, do i post them in the same channel or sould i go with separate ones? Love from Barcelona!

[@Musformation]

Separate

[@BiggjakeMusic]

Great information, straightforward and honest. I appreciate what you do ♥️🤘🎶

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@ambientvoidzz]

im 16 years old, and i make ambient music, just add your music to the background of a meme video thats funny and going viral, and add in the title that this song is about this meme, and than add in quotes your song title, almost 90 views long form views in 1 day, no ads, just get in search results, people search up the meme, find the video of meme and listen to my song with the meme visualizer , GENIUS.

[@joshuacortez6411]

SOLD!! $5 a month is a great investment for the quality of information and advice you have to offer. Plus.. You’re wearing a shirt of my favorite Album and Favorite Band EVER. Of course I trust your advice

[@Musformation]

Appreciate it

[@patrickromeoau]

Absolute gold here! Thanks so much

[@Musformation]

😎

[@BXMBXM.mp3]

Just found your channel and love your vids bro. If I am debuting as an artist with some prepared curated songs should I stick to the 6-8 release schedule? Or would it be better to get some songs out in a shorter time period to build somewhat of a catalogue quicker ? Would love to hear your take, thanks

[@Musformation]

It helps to have some catalog for stickiness

[@librationmusic]

I'm in a similar situation with a full album as a new artist and was wondering the same thing. I've been leaning towards a hybrid approach between catalogue & a schedule like this. I've been releasing singles every like 3-4 weeks and ultimately plan to release 5 singles, then the full album (10 songs) a few weeks after that 5th single.. I also am basically starting from scratch, barely know what I'm doing, and haven't spent any $$ marketing anything. Just trying to learn/experiment/practice. Hell me being active on social media is a huge development lol

[@BXMBXM.mp3]

sounds like the right track, great job@@librationmusic

[@librationmusic]

@@BXMBXM.mp3 thank you!

[@Matt.McDermottespa]

I just started releasing music in English & Spanish. Should I make 2 separate accounts? I'm worried the algorithm won't know what to do with my content/audience. Btw, I have been so grateful for your videos. Always great quality.

[@murphyphillipsmusic]

I just put out my first song on Spotify and this video has a lot of useful info I’m gonna use for planning my second release. Thanks!

[@therealPhilForeal]

21:17-21:31 actually rly good advice

[@Psychoswampband]

Were gonna be the band of all time

[@DeclanJudge-g2v]

Hey Jesse, any thoughts on cheat codes for artists in the AI scene. Using platforms to generate music/vocals to then upload videos on KZbin / singles on to Spotify? How would an AI artist perform a live concert or festival effectively that you're seeing in todays landscape?

[@SalvatoreCremeOfficial]

I rarely come back to an artist if the first time I go to their Spotify profile they only have 1 or 2 singles. So why does it make sense to release singles before a LP or EP?

[@Musformation]

You are correct but also expecting your first two songs to blow up are ridiculous. We see once 3-4 songs are up of a similar quality you can get people to follow along

[@RobertJeffers-ms6uz]

It doesnt. If the album is great and the singles are great you'd be better off releasing the whole thing and pushing 3 hits at the same time. If the album isn't great and the singles aren't strong this obviously won't work. Essentially though if the first two singles aren't good noone is gonna bother going to the album whether it exists or not. If the singles are great then I agree. Aren't you simply losing out on tons of listens and saves by not having the album there ? I personally think doing whole albums these days while everyone else is dropping their poop daily and weekly will only make it stand out more by clearly going against the grain and showing that this one release which may or may not ever be backed up with anything else or not even a single song again clearly creates more value then the millions begging for your attention every day,night,and week shoving their content up your butt but I think differently than most so there's that lol.

[@Kaebren]

​@@RobertJeffers-ms6uzmost people aren't going to listen to an album if they see one, maybe a song or two, much more likely to go listen to a single and, if it's a hit, come back for the next one, and the next one, and the next one, and then once you've proven yourself they might stay around for an album. also you never know when someone is just starting to listen to your music and they're more likely to listen to newer stuff than they are older stuff so if your newest thing is an album then it's harder to attach

[@RobertJeffers-ms6uz]

@@Kaebren if a song is truly a hit people will play it on repeat and it will grow infectiously. Hence the term viral. The sheer mathematics of this disagree with you. If I release just two songs and one of them blows up and does millions in a short time then the millions of listeners of that song have only one other song of yours to stream you've costed yourself big time. This isn't to say you can't "keep bringing them back" but if you released 10 songs instead of 2 you're going to see way more return on that hit single. Let's be real here a true hit single means in today's world you went from zero to a million in 72 hours and spread to 30 to 50 million in 90 days. If you're talking about gradually growing listeners at a snails pace from 100 to 500 to 10000 then we aren't talking about a hit record at all or anything close. That's the "niche marketing" narrative and should not be confused with a hit. The simple math tells me that if my song got played 50 million times and I have 10-15 songs available instead of 2 I'm going to see way more streaming revenue not to mention get way more touring opportunities.

[@yojodoaflip]

yet another reason you’re the GOAT 🔥 been watching your videos for about a year now and you always have the best advice and strategies. no bullshit just straight up goodness. thanks for all your work ❤️‍🔥

[@Musformation]

Really appreciate that

[@FrankenMediaDigital]

You had me with your Disintegration t-shirt (love that album) but then I saw that you worked with Conflict! Amazing.

[@jameyroberti1517]

any suggestions videos for people who work full time ( if the suggestions are different)? like what to focus on with limited time.

[@Musformation]

I talk about this a bit here and there but no suggested video but is probably a good member video to do.

[@jameyroberti1517]

cant wait! @@Musformation

[@officialWWM]

Wow, so much to learn here! I’m going to have to watch this video about 10 times to take it all in!

[@Musformation]

🕺🏼

[@UrbanstepOfficial]

Connor Price, blew up massively. I can see honestly huge sadness in his eyes all the time he does tiktoks, I don't think it's super authentic, he didn't want to work on his tiktok, but he was somewhat forced to, same as other musicians. I don't even like short form video content tbh, and as a person I don't need shitload of content around a song to just enjoy it, but I guess I'm somewhat becoming a dinosaur, and if I really wanna blow up I have to comply to the tiktok craze. Who said tho that creative career will be always comfortable and all flowers... It wont.

[@Musformation]

The reality is every era has had a part of it that the worst is not making music and makes musicians miserable. There’s a Radiohead movie from the 90s about how miserable they were doing 40 hours of interviews a week year round. Before that era it was signings.

[@deatheternal720]

yeah my most recent track actually got an artist wanting to work with it and it was because i spent like a month on the beat just messing with it and i have significantly slowed my release pattern to make sure my music passes a certain quality threshold. like if my ableton projects don't have at least 20 lanes and it's all been organized, then i dont release it. because a lot of the time, when i take the time to organize a final product, i find a bunch of stuff i missed in the eqing and come up with new ideas.

[@UB.S]

Hi Jesse, I'd like my music on KZbin Music (Google Play) but I don't want to have a topic KZbin channel (since I'd like to 100% manage my channel and I don't want a different one out there), is that possible, and if so, how? Since every music distributor I find does that...

[@marzinjedi6437]

If you don’t like doing something it comes out on the recording !If you love something it’s almost impossible to hide that fact on a recording !

[@legionofboombap4705]

If you make great music it doesn't matter how often you release it. Great songs released weekly or biweekly will build an audience quicker. As you said, there is alot of competition for attention and soooo much mediocre music being released daily.

[@Musformation]

Nope! That’s the dumbest thing people say. We see it all the time and with proof. People put out tons of songs and they don’t have the time to get enough attention. Then when the artist slows down and actually promotes stuff later on that song they promoted too fast get discovered and does numbers but had they concwntrated on doing it properly the song would have done better. I’ve seen it 20-30 times. Songs are not lottery tickets before you have a platform even when it’s great they often don’t get to the right people till you effectively promote. I know a lot of people who don’t actually read data and do lots of experiments say this but I see more data and campaigns than nearly anyone alive and have the proof. But don’t.

[@sarahparfett2590]

Fantastic! Thanks for this ♥I've recently become an artist on Insight Timer and have been smashing out the ambient tracks. Their algorithm is certainly "the more people listen, the more mentions you'll get on their home page, which leads to more plays" and thus repeats the cycle! 😄 Also, I've noticed that HOW you name and categorise your tracks plays such a crucial role on Insight Timer as well.

[@TheRoseCityRockers]

What platform is best to promote to bluesrock fans?

[@lektr7509]

What would you recommend for artists in the heavy edm field like dubstep and riddim? would you recommend label releasing your singles or solo releasing them? The biggest thing im trying to weigh out is if its better to be guaranteed to reach a larger audience while sacrificing the direct link to your pages vs a less guaranteed reach while making it easier for people who do hear your track to find your page and follow directly.

[@noelkinz]

whats the best low budget to have for promotion as an independent producer and artist like me?

[@abdallahaddad620]

Awesome video. As an artist I find it very hard to do art and also this. What's the professional to do this for us? How to make it reliable to hire someone to do it?

[@PBAMASK]

Where is your art?

[@casswithteeth]

Beautiful! Thank you

[@Musformation]

😎

[@dyego446]

Thank you for your advices. What do you reccomend to a mixing engineer to start the best way?

[@tatevancleve1802]

Thank you so much... I just got out of the recording studio. And both my band mate and I both 100% believe with every ounce of our being that the record we are working on is something great that will stand the test of time. One of those albums that you listen to from start to finish because it's epic & huge. We have release two of the tracks (our first two ever commercially, which we super proud of but we are starting from nowhere) we need help but its hard to try to figure that out while to ppl are doing all of the playing, singing, recording, engineering... everything. Name is trismic & the first two tracks are tides & motion sickness.

[@lizabrown6458]

This is really in depth and refreshing.

[@lilzibmusic]

Can you give examples of doing something eventful every two weeks and doing something smaller every week?

[@JBDazen]

I learned more here in half an hour than in all my years as a musician so far. This sounds fun and doable. I'm going to put all the time I usually spend doom scrolling into this, and next year we'll see where we are :)

[@Musformation]

Honestly dropping doom scrolling dis big things for me

[@JBDazen]

@Musformation yet ironically we depend on people scrolling for finding our music

[@GoshfatherTV]

pure fucking value. if artists i know who are struggling even implemented ONE or TWO of these concepts from this video they'd be in a completely diff position.

[@joeyscouch]

What if you have no songs currently released? If people come back to your profile they will only see 1 song, should you have a few songs that you release to have few that you just release at once ?

[@RichardAmesMusic]

I don’t think the approaches that apply to pop genres apply to, say, artists who sound like Max Richter or Olafur Arnalds. For example, how do you get on the "Not quite classical" playlist? Who has promoted an artist in that genre?

[@Musformation]

I know this general well as u listen to it from time to time… with that said this is one of the very few genres where it’s very old world music but there’s so few genres this doesn’t work in but this is one of

[@jstnurmind]

Great video. Learned a ton. Time moves fast; do you think all of this is still applicable going into 2025 or has much changed already?

[@Musformation]

New version of this goes up in December 90% is still right 10% changed

[@jstnurmind]

@@Musformation Awesome. Thank you!

[@iam_adamfromearth]

Thanks man! good video

[@BANKOMARS]

Appealing to algorithms Work with mixers mastering engineers Photographers and directors..

[@dn-anonymous]

What is a single screen music video? How many are there normally?

[@MoSpaxz]

Found you and I can’t stop watching! The algorithm really knew I needed you 😅

[@Musformation]

Appreciate That

[@asilgg2794]

Please never stop making videos ❤️❤️

[@Musformation]

Think I’m addicted at this point

[@IkambaDeVictoire]

This Video was SO GOOD! How could i not subscribe! (And the little videos and pics were hilarious! 😂 had to keep rewinding, so good job you!) Thank you so much for sharing this high quality knowledge! I look forward to watching more videos. Blessings Bro! 🙏🏿

[@The_artist_called_The_Engineer]

Great video, I am intrigued. Definitely your target audience. Will start watching. Like most here I’d love to see my music take off.

[@AllThatJuice208]

7:25 not to argue with you but: 1.what if i want my songs to become really popular (and stand there for years) YEARS after the release, not initially 2. What if I want to make the art that is really unique and IS way ahead of the time when i create it 3. What if I truly dont know which song of mine will be the one AND trying to make the art that is actually authentic, which means they cant say it now but next year everyone is going to sample that 4. what if I want to create a super fan database and sell my music direct to consumer, as well as physical mediums, merch, paintings, unique, natural retreats with truly unique shows and experiences… 5. What if I as both artist and user see Spotify as completely wrong and dangerous acting company and I see artists as a high class spiritual leaders are exactly the ones who should be pointing to it? 6. I want to build a tiny fun base of super fans. I don’t want to be famous. Commercially, the only thing I want is for the Music to cover my bills. And my bills are not huge. 7. Working on this song for three 3 months seems for me to be a waste of resources. Not just my resources but everyone’s. Also. I don’t want to do live shows as much as I want to do life sets that people can listen to… I’m just listening to what you’re saying and it sounds like great ideas but for the goal which is probably very different from mine. It sounds for me like it’s a hybrid of the old mentality and the new mentality. As if we were pursuing the old goals with the new tools. But the goals are different, aren’t they? Who you are saying we are competing with? I don’t see no competition because everyone is trying to mimic the same people. There is no competition when it comes to art. Even if we take the people who are not on the streaming platforms at all and they sell limited quantity of Bluetooth//drives with their releases… even that market is extremely tiny. Like how many legendary songs can you remember from the last 15 years? Even the best of the best producers create product that is really hard to listen. Five years later. I don’t mean to complain. I’m just saying there is way too much business in the music business and not enough music. It is just not enough. People like me if I wasn’t creating music, I would lose interest to even open any player. I would be listening to the old cassettes and buying vintage vinyls because that stuff has soul in it. You feel me.? I’m trying to find and create the art that is not made to attract listeners. When you have in mind attracting listeners, you lose all the chances to be someone who would take the listener on the journey because instead of being a leader, you let them lead the way.. ideally, you should not know which of the songs from the album will get the most streams. That means you left the space for a listener to be inside of your work.❤

[@bandomel501]

Bro....just make music as a hobby. It seems that you aren't built to be a commercial artist which is cool, but some of us WANT to be famous.💯✨

[@OFFICIAL_SQUIBB]

This is great advice 😮 Being a independent artist who, Writes, Produces, Engineers, Video planning and Editing myself this has answered some of my own questions!

[@Musformation]

That means a lot.

[@adsmanuno1917]

man this is gold.

[@themusicofcbdkris]

Salute . Battery in back activated ! 👌🏽💥 .

[@NVRLOSTT]

l have 2 questions. So lets say l am a new artist, meaning this will be my first song released in years, l'm basically starting from 0 lol 1. Should l have content already before hand? Like performance videos, making videos for the earworm part of my song on tiktok before the song actually comes out and l start the week 1,2,3 process etc? 2. Does week 1 etc start when my song is actually live on spotify/ all platforms?

[@Musformation]

1. Yeah if you watch my 60 day plan I explain this thoroughly 2 yes

[@NVRLOSTT]

@@Musformation okay thank you!

[@spiritlevelstudios]

As a music fan I have zero time or respect for singles or tiny EPs. Full albums are king.

[@lennybrusse]

About hashtags on TikTok, I don't live in the same region as my target audience. What would you advice me to do? I live in Spain, but I make English and Dutch music. I noticed my first few tiktoks posted in the last two weeks are 90% shown in Spain, even though I only use english language and niche hashtags (and some eluding to the Dutch language). I am cautiously trying out Nordvpn now, which has led to some strange things. If I try to change my region on TikTok it only shows American places, I'm guessing that is because of my American vpn location, but I cannot select it because you have to be 90 days in the us to select it. But if I create a new account (to try and bypass the 90 days), it still creates it in the region of Spain. If I turn off my vpn, I still can only choose American locations for my region (but then I can't select it due to not being there since 90 days). I still have to post a TikTok with the VPN on, but my question is specifically on what kind of hashtags would you use outside of the genre hashtags. Do you think #american and #nederland would be good things to suggest to the algorithm?

[@TheAlison1456]

I don't care about music at all but this is awesome.

[@skeptics_as_sages]

That's an awesome shirt, I believe a lot people think of "Friday Im in Love" or "The Love Song" when they think of the Cure, but that album gave me my favorite song, "Pictures of You", what a track!

[@Musformation]

String agree

[@djmumma]

This is so conclusive and useful. There are so many parts to growing as a music artist, or any type of brand. Loads I had thought of here and even more I hadn’t! Thank-you and good luck all 👍

[@escueladeartesemocionales]

This was gold man, you win a suscriber for sure

[@Swiftfox96]

What’s your opinion on Nic D’s music release strategy. If you know of him? There’s a few differences between yours and his, yet he’s fairly successful as an independent artist. Though he did definitely build a community, similar to how you say, he seldom linked them together. Rarely plugging his music on his podcast or vise versa. As well as dropping very frequently, focusing more on discography building.

[@Musformation]

My thoughts are far too long and bances for a comment would have to do in a stream

[@pikachu-hs5zz]

@@Musformationpls do one for the premium members club

[@VIRTUAL-Onmyoji]

Great video, thank you so much for the information! Are those SOPHIE samples I hear? I love that pack. :D

[@Musformation]

Yep!

[@vitsuoki]

thanks for the insight man, my first ep is almost 10k after 4 months (i know it's not a lot, but it's the furthest I've gone, so far!)

[@Musformation]

That means a lot.