These 3 habits made me a PROFESSIONAL music producer in 9 months

[@DillyDGIB]

Ask me anything you want in the comments. I'll be answering every question for the next week!

[@supriyopal6067]

What's the secret of your potential/energy in producing music?

[@BigShotHerdMusic]

Offer consulting or coaching?

[@aizybeats]

what is a decent average watchtime percentage and ctr?

[@itsmeluked]

"you can have anything you want, but not everything you want" wise words man this really spoke to me where I'm at right now

[@ClassEBeats]

Work ethic is a lost trait especially in the music community. This is such a refreshing video and producers need to be ok with being told to do more. If you ant to reach the top it's the only way, great video bro!🔥🔥

[@DillyDGIB]

Facts, I agree. It's not for everyone. I tried to be transparent with the things that actually worked for me, and that was one of them, whether people like it or not. Thanks for watching bro!

[@ClassEBeats]

@@DillyDGIB Yessir, keep killing it!

[@keyu56]

Thank you for always providing such a valuable content and lessons ❤️

[@obg_fresh]

Yo I appreciate you for real Dilly. I also bought your Elevations Sample pack which is amazing. Thanks for all the tips and tricks you're giving to all upcoming producers!! 💯🙂

[@DillyDGIB]

Wow, appreciate that! I've got some new packs coming 🔥

[@sixstringbeats]

Been watching this video a few times to really make sure I apply these habits as best as I can. Thanks Dilly for the videos, they are really helpful and encouraging. Just one step at a time.

[@DillyDGIB]

Yessir, you got this bro 💯

[@Tayajoh]

These habits are golden. These are definitely habits for success. Thanks for the video Dilly!

[@wxoxozy]

Dilly my g, can u do a vid on the most important KPIs for selling beats ? COnversion rates, watch time, etc. Love ya 💜

[@tuurclerkx3231]

Hey Dilly, cool video! I was just wondering where you get all of your covers from (that you use for KZbin, Beatstars etc.). 💯✌🏼

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks! Usually Pinterest and then I edit them them in photoshop.

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

Bro, this kind of content is just as much appreciated as the beats you release. I'm really going to follow the advice on marketing techniques & studying the YT algorithms. What's the best way to contact you outside of YT? I've been trying since my little promo code mix up during the Blk Friday sale you did

[@DillyDGIB]

What's up bro, I'll hit you up. Sorry I've been busy af during the holidays! You still have my IG, right?

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

@@DillyDGIB appreciate the response bro. Yeah I figured you might have been busy. I see your workload so was just being patient. & yeah I got the IG. I'll hit you on there. You a good dude homie. Will always support what you doing & spread the word

[@timetobloom]

This video has helped so much to things clearer, thank you for making this one mate!

[@rafrightnow]

I’ll go through periods of working on beats and then other stuff comes up, but I feel like even once I get time back I’ve lost my momentum/routine and it makes it harder to return to uploading. Any advice on getting the ball rolling again quickly after a break? Appreciate the content, I think you’re one of the most honest creators with actual good advice.

[@DillyDGIB]

Wow thank you! I mean I just look at falling off and getting back on it quickly as a skill itself that can be developed. It sounds corny, but next time you "fall off" say to yourself this is an opportunity to get better at getting back on track. Also sometimes when you slip up, it's emotionally difficult to look at the lack of progress, so practice embracing the harsh realities of the slip up and then start to enjoy starting from scratch and then I feel like you'll be able to better deal with it and be able to move forward easier.

[@elishaharrisonmusic]

love that intro with filter genius

[@madd2377]

Hi, would you consider making a walkthrough video where you upload a beat to Beatstars and KZbin ? This would help us tremendously to understand the best uploading practices to put maximize our chances at living off of music

[@stefverheyen8547]

the third habit i can assure. got the same habit but i still trying to make good music. just enjoy the progress.

[@DillyDGIB]

Absolutely! It's counterintuitive but I feel if it's set up the right way, it'll lead to better results and more enjoyable, win/win

[@049simon]

love your advice!! i also wanna know, how did you grow your piano skills? did you take lessons?

[@DillyDGIB]

I learned through youtube, asking people, lessons on fiverr and just spending a lot of time. Try to learn your favorite songs, and the truth is you just have to spend a lot of time doing it.

[@NafaelRadalBeats]

Thank you for this bro I'm trying to go all in

[@royalpriesthoodbeats]

Thanks for the motivation bro.

[@Jimi-bx3xf]

you became a machine ... produce what the audience want...

[@DillyDGIB]

I just think it's important to keep the audience in mind. I enjoy it more that way. It's more fulfilling to me to actually give people what they want instead of creating selfishly, and it helps out with business as well. Usually what they want is better music, so it pushes my skill set as well. I see it as a win/win

[@prod.alvera]

Yoo bro i got a question:) How do you collect your royalties from songs (do you use beatstarspublishing or how)? And how do you even get the royalties? Do you make a professionnel contract or is there another way? An answer would be rly helpful❤

[@DillyDGIB]

Hey I would sign up for Beatstars pub if you have some big songs out. It makes it easy to collect. That’s publishing though which is different from master points

[@prod.alvera]

@@DillyDGIB is there another way you know? because they take like 30%. Doesnt the PRO collect the publishing for me so I don't even need beatstars pub? Thank you very much :)

[@DillyDGIB]

@@prod.alvera For me they take 20%, the reason I like them is because they find stuff for me, that I never would have collected, so it adds up to way more than their cut. I'm not sure how someone collects on their own tbh. I'll look into it and let you know

[@DillyDGIB]

@@prod.alvera Have you tried registering some of your own songs through a PRO?

[@prod.alvera]

@@DillyDGIB yes and no.. I'm working on it rn but didn't register it yet. I just wondered if the PRO itself can't collect my royalties from the songs i've produced. Isn't it the PRO's job to collect my royalties or is this different from country to country? Thank you so much dilly you rly help me!

[@Sir_Demxn]

Love this so much, Thanks for this Dilly

[@DillyDGIB]

No problem! Thank you for watching!

[@jkatzbeats4130]

Love these types of videos man

[@DillyDGIB]

Sweet, more coming!

[@aonain09]

Some great advice, thanks man.

[@DillyDGIB]

Glad it helped!

[@Dizzy808Productions]

thanks bro really helpful

[@DillyDGIB]

no problem, glad it helps!

[@andygotthebass6525]

I think the time to act like an artist is once you have established yourself and can take the luxuries of your efforts. Take metro boomin, now that hes made it, he can focus on passion projects like not all heroes wear capes and heroes and villains

[@DillyDGIB]

Facts! That's a great example

[@DillyDGIB]

You have to earn the right to "be an artist" imo

[@ProdLOSTNFOUND]

Thanks Dilly, these are gems 💎

[@DillyDGIB]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@CaliDBN]

I needed to hear this . Thank you for posting this Bro !!! Much love from South Africa. Well done Bro. You deserve everything that has come Your way . God bless you bro

[@DillyDGIB]

That means a lot, thanks for watching bro!

[@DYREF]

Great Video Dilly, thx🙌🏻

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks for watching!

[@carucci912]

Can you walk us through the type of networking with other producers you did?

[@xoticbeats_]

Lmao when you said producing for a living is "statistically improbable" that hit 😂😂😂

[@foreverontreklordy3107]

I am just beginning my journey and I’m pretty serious about it. What would be the first steps you would recommend?

[@DillyDGIB]

Honestly, you could probably start watching a handful of my videos and KXVI's and you can get some good info on people's journey and you can pick up a few different approaches

[@foreverontreklordy3107]

@@DillyDGIB ok perfect thanks!

[@6adfish]

Thanks for the video bro, you’re an inspiration.

[@DillyDGIB]

No problem bro, thanks for watching!

[@itsmaistro]

Amazing video and tips. I believe if you in the process of being a music producer/musician for streaming then making what you want works but if you are producer that sell beats online as a main Passive income then definitely making what you audience wants is gonna benefit you way more.

[@DillyDGIB]

Super good point! I agree with that 100%

[@thisisj88]

This is great man, thank you!

[@DillyDGIB]

Glad you liked it!

[@thisisj88]

@@DillyDGIB Yeah man, been following you for a while, very impressed with your growth as both an artist and entreapneur.

[@musiclearning2983]

here I am!!! but I'll wait for the subtitles hahaha

[@ninety_ldn]

Thanks bro! Honestly so good that youre making these videos for the community. Did you take any stimulants n shit like adderall to get productive or focused at times?

[@DillyDGIB]

I have not, I stay away from that, I’m afraid I’d like it too much. The best way to stay focused from my experience is to treat it like a muscle. When you go and run the first time after you haven’t done anything active, you’re winded in 30 seconds, but if you force yourself to do a little more each day and be more intense, eventually you can run for 30 mins. The brain is the same way, you just can’t see it. Also hard non negotiable deadlines are important, it almost makes you “panic focus” lol

[@ninety_ldn]

@@DillyDGIB respect for saying that, and what you said about treating it like a muscle is really eye opening. I'll be trying to apply that mindset more 🙏🏼

[@DillyDGIB]

@@ninety_ldn No problem bro! Thanks for watching!

[@gabelucas1195]

Great content as always man, these are gems! 💎

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks bro 🐐

[@FANCYJB]

Your videos are very inspiring and motivating. The most difficult thing for me is to find the time when studying at the university takes all the time :(

[@DillyDGIB]

Yeah that's tough, that's why I got my living expenses super low, so I didn't have to do any of that stuff. It was high risk though, it was a tough time, but I'm glad I made the choices I made

[@Desirezbeats]

What’s the longest stretch where views and sales were down for you ?

[@DillyDGIB]

Views have been down for about a year and a half for me, but luckily I've adapted and have used beatstars and email marketing to keep them at a decent level even though I don't have the views I used to.

[@Desirezbeats]

Maybe a email marketing video next 🤔

[@DillyDGIB]

@@Desirezbeats maybe, it would have to be clickable. Let me know if you have some good title ideas haha. I can give you my strategy. You just treat it like another social network. Think about what you can do for them. It is work, it's not like there's this secret way to write words, or some hack. I just send people free beats once a week (thinking about going twice). And then then I link my store and update about sales. I'm going to start doing research on how to gain traction as an artist and start doing a newsletter as well. People end up doing projects with the free beats and then they'll usually cop a few from my store that they really like, it's a win/win

[@DillyDGIB]

I'm trying to think about how to do a daily email that is truly valuable, I think that would increase sales more than my channel. I do have a list of 30k people though

[@Mez4n]

Yo Dilly, do you have a Discord server?

[@Journeemars]

Great 👍 information thank you 🙏

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks for watching

[@thekiddidthis.soulful]

Hey Dilly - love your work...I've been paying for Beatstars promotion and I'm getting a lot of likes and more followers, but zero sales. Do you know if there's a ballpark idea of when/if these likes get translated into sales? Not sure whether to cancel the promotions because I'm losing money or keep them going and gain more likes and followers that will likely turn into sales some time down the line.

[@isaimtz-cmcho688]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHXZlopth82EbtE in this video he says to invest only what you’re comfortable losing and to wait at least a month to see if the promo is working.

[@thekiddidthis.soulful]

@@isaimtz-cmcho688 thank you!

[@RelHipHopRNB]

Thx Dilly. When mixing, what rms level are your kicks before maximizing?

[@DillyDGIB]

Tbh I have no idea, I use BWB kicks A LOT, i know they usually hit around -2dbs peak, but can be as low as -5db. I try to have my mix peak at around -0.5 to -0.1db before a clipper or limiter

[@remdolla]

I’ve been uploading everyday for a year and a half, and I feel as though I’ve done everything right besides sticking to one niche. I feel as though I moved away from my niche that got me views and I’m now stuck in a no mans land in a sense that my old niche doesn’t get me as many views but neither does my new stuff. I plan on continuing regardless but any advice on how to move forward ?

[@DillyDGIB]

Sounds like you know the problem. You have to think about it from the artists stand point. How many artists do you love where you're like "I miss the old _______" you have to build a reputation as the guy who does ______ (Whatever niche you pick). You have to become known for something, in music production, it's a feeling/vibe, and when you do that, you can just double down and improve that and people will respond well. You can build any style you want, just not every style you want, so pick the style you want to build and stay disciplined. And every time you jump remember, you're starting from zero all over again with every jump

[@remdolla]

@@DillyDGIB yeah you’re absolutely right, didn’t come this far to give up either. I just don’t understand how those big channels that have posted really varied beat styles have managed to get so many views haha it’s an amazing achievement

[@DillyDGIB]

@@remdolla Do you have examples? I know of a few, but from what I've noticed is that they built an audience on a certain sound and then they got fans who just liked them as producers and that allows them to do whatever they want.

[@remdolla]

@@DillyDGIB my bro yogic beats comes to mind, stoic, versus. I think they had niche beats but doesn’t look as if they had to lock it down on one as much as it feels like you need to nowadays

[@DillyDGIB]

@@remdolla Facts, yeah all legends. Off the top of my head, I think majority of them came up off a select few artists, but they all stayed consistent with a vibe, and now imo they have a set number of diehard fans and they can experiment a little, because people like them. They are all really good too.

[@lordchia1593]

Dilly I'm making fire beats but my views are not reaching even100 views should i use ads or do something else you would like to suggest ?

[@DillyDGIB]

Have you only posted the beats on your channel? Most people say their beats are good, and they usually aren't, but yours are pretty good. I think you just haven't been at it long enough. It took me 18 months to blow up

[@lordchia1593]

@@DillyDGIB yeah i ve just posted beats on my youtube channel

[@DillyDGIB]

@@lordchia1593 Keep at it, you're on the right track, I could repost my 1m view beats on a new channel and nothing would happen. It takes time

[@lordchia1593]

@@DillyDGIB thanks for the guidance bro

[@athomicbeats9443]

Do you think that serving more than one niche can still be successful? I'm not talking about being all over the place with keywords, but maybe upload 4-5 different types of beats..

[@DillyDGIB]

how different? you can kind of hover around the same lane, to an extent, but you'll be better the more specific you are, assuming that there's a big enough market for that niche in the first place.

[@davibeats]

How often should I be uploading to my type beat channel in the beginning stages?

[@DillyDGIB]

So the important thing is that you're serving a very specific group of artists. And then once you have that nailed upload as much as possible. If I could post an absolute banger, 10x a day I would, that's not realistic, but the more highly targeted, high quality beats you can post, the better.

[@davibeats]

@@DillyDGIB thanks man im gonna do just that, I actually sold my first beat for $100 a month ago. Super exited to keep going!

[@josepapiii]

What are your thoughts on hitting up producers on IG to send loops for collabs and not following them on Insta? You think it looks fake?

[@DillyDGIB]

I mean if it's someone you're interested in working with, just hit them with the follow, I would say I'm less likely to respond if I see they're not following me, but if they have songs/credits I like then that's all that matters and I'll check out their stuff.

[@josepapiii]

@@DillyDGIB Appreciate the response!

[@kastrosiete]

Do you upload all your beats to both KZbin and beat stars? If so, how do you keep people from not ripping KZbin audio and ultimately getting it for free?

[@DillyDGIB]

I upload all that get finished to beatstars, not all to youtube. Beatstars doesn't punish for going out of your lane or a bad beat, KZbin does so I have to be careful.

[@HeyPich]

Yo dilly, are you worried about what AI could do to the type beat scene?

[@DillyDGIB]

I may be covering that topic very soon...

[@minimalbeatz4644]

How do you keep growing your musical skills ?

[@DillyDGIB]

That's easy, there's so much to learn it's overwhelming in my opinion. I just try to go and find people that I respect and listen to them or talk to them if I can. There's so much on youtube you can just pick up new stuff all the time. Make sure to have a good filter, before you take advice. Like I ask myself "would I be happy if I had this person's skill in this area?" and if the answer is yes, then I take what they say as fact and apply it.

[@minimalbeatz4644]

@@DillyDGIB thanks for your answer !

[@guywithacoolcivic]

What opportunities didn’t pan out for you? And what are some signs that it’s time to pivot?

[@DillyDGIB]

I'd say a lot, there's a lot of big rappers that I've worked with that I've haven't really continue to build with, some I have. Some of my KZbin videos and beat releases have not performed well, and my channel views have fluctuated. I'm not sure how to know when it's time to pivot, but sometimes it becomes clear that a change is necessary after repeatedly hitting a wall.

[@sushantshekhar3016]

So.. Basically I make future bass beats so can i grow on beatstar orr.. i should focus on getting clients on instagram.. ?

[@DillyDGIB]

All depends, what are your goals?

[@DillyDGIB]

Like more specific than make money

[@sushantshekhar3016]

all i want is a stable life.. where i dont have to think about my financial life that much..

[@Tylyar1]

gems

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@mack11beats]

I just made about 5200 so far this month and about the same last, I always have doubts tho coming into a new month, did u ever feel like that?

[@DillyDGIB]

Congrats bro, that's fire! And yes lol, every single month for the last 3 years

[@DillyDGIB]

Not as bad as I used to though, it does get better over time, I quit doing the math every few hours of what I'm on pace for and I just check my sales daily to confirm on the right track.

[@mack11beats]

@@DillyDGIB yea bro I gota look at it like I used to make 2k a month working in a factory full time so I just did like 18k since I quit in July , I would have made like 10k working there if I never quit so I’m still up 8k by selling beats full time so I can’t complain at all!

[@prod_zelby]

that's inspiring, man! keep it up bro! can you give me some tips on how to increase your sales? I see you don't have a big KZbin channel to get those numbers in sales. Do you use Instagram? if yes then what strategy do you follow? Thanks!

[@mack11beats]

@@prod_zelby I just make relationships with artist honestly I have about 100 artists who rock with me getting a beat or few every month or so off of me they all all up in sales I did 6400 for the month of December. Gods favor honestly man

[@johngo8577]

Such useful content, thnx

[@DillyDGIB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prod.victhemonster]

How did you eat healthy on 600-700 a month, genuinely curious. Takes a lot of healthy energy to keep grinding day after day!

[@DillyDGIB]

I love this question bro. I never talk about it online, but fitness and nutrition is a big part of my life. So I would buy a 50lbs bag of brown rice for $17 that would last me about two months if I’m remember correct. Then I would buy chicken for protein, about $15 a week for the big pack, then I would get two containers of peanuts for $3 a piece that would last me a week. I would also get a healthy greens flavors v8 everyday that costs like $2. So that covered protein, carbs and fats and was like 2500+ calories a day for a total of around $150 a month

[@daniels.3601]

Game changer!

[@DillyDGIB]

Appreciate it!

[@hutchsrevenge2424]

How do I find a great producer name? My current name is Kotape, it was just a username I used and it’s pretty unique. I’m kind of in between trying to reach a perfect name that probably will never happen but also making sure that it feels personal enough to stick with.

[@DillyDGIB]

To be honest you could pick any name you want and just build it up. You make the name, not the other way around. You could run with Kotape

[@lawrenceboardjr.8509]

Do u honestly use your drum kit on all your beats?

[@DillyDGIB]

A lot of them, idk 60% or more I'd say

[@gammaprod7460]

The worst part for me is that even after months of consistent uploads I never feel like I'm breaking the algorithm and when I got lot of views it does not get many sales at all... Might start another genre maybe...

[@DillyDGIB]

What genre are you in?

[@gammaprod7460]

@@DillyDGIB Dark trap but souding more likesamples, Kanye/Jid/NF beats I guess. I label them as French rappers to target a niche

[@byadrenalinx]

Yer what's up fam thanks for this video! where do you recommend we start studying the KZbin algorithm and get in the right "boat". I have a type beat channel right now on this account and I've been dropping pretty consistently since June of 2022. I did notice though when I was being consistent with my uploads my views were a lot higher I kinda slowed down this past 2 months picking back up in December after uploading almost daily . I would appreciate any feedback !

[@DillyDGIB]

Just looked at your channel real quick. I would recommend staying in the PND lane, and work on improving that style, and find a thumbnail style that is unique to your vibe and stick with it, so people can instantly recognize it's you and then just work on getting a few new die hard subs everyday and if you do that you'll grow over time.

[@byadrenalinx]

@@DillyDGIB I needed that I make reggaton and rage/hyperpop beats too I want to drop them on this channel also I feel the growth on those is bigger than trap beats! what do you think? Thanks again I need that consulate lmao I be in the discord too bro !

[@wegotthatHEATE]

Fucking banger video dude

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks bro!!

[@Ooyiman]

lol that intro was GOLD 😂

[@DillyDGIB]

😂 thanks bro, it's not good when I can't get starbucks hahah

[@Ooyiman]

@@DillyDGIB 😂 😂 😂

[@StaffordBeats]

Gold advice

[@DillyDGIB]

Glad you liked it bro!

[@prodbatts]

Have you got a discord server dilly would love to join if so! 🦇

[@DillyDGIB]

I do, I'm working on being more active. I'm going to try to get in there everyday. discord.gg/GeNcTg3t

[@prodbatts]

@@DillyDGIB appreciate that!

[@9d9BeatsII]

I know you said you created a new Instagram page dedicated to music. I converted my old insta account into my producer page a few years ago and have grown it quite a bit. Keep going like I am or still better to start new?

[@DillyDGIB]

Yeah I just did that for my own mindset, nothing wrong with converting, It was just a new chapter and I wanted to keep it separate

[@iamcgbeats]

💯💪🏼📈

[@DillyDGIB]

🙏🙏

[@Cresxendo]

This beat in the background was made by CEDES

[@DillyDGIB]

Yessir! I feel like his beats sound better in my videos than my own. His bring the energy

[@KYDUH]

Is anyone still making 40k a month? I’m stuck at 8k a month

[@DillyDGIB]

not right now, as far as I know. The game is different, the algorithms are different. I think there's probably less total views on type beats as well. The economy is also impacting stuff across the board.

[@KYDUH]

@@DillyDGIB i agree bro. Economy and saturation. The numbers are spread out. We gotta just keep going and evolving with the times

[@DillyDGIB]

@@KYDUH I agree and who knows what the algorithm's are going to do in the next few years. I'm personally focusing on mastering beatstars and trying to get better at that and an email list, because that's much less fragile than the algorithm.

[@DillyDGIB]

Congrats on 8k though, we always want more of course, but that's very solid, you're definitely on to something

[@obhbeats]

bro that is not you 0:46 he is jake one dont play with me

[@DillyDGIB]

It was a joke 😂 Jake one’s body, my head

[@obhbeats]

@@DillyDGIB yeh i know 😂😂 just kiding thanks for the info

[@DillyDGIB]

@@obhbeats My bad 😂😂 didn't know you were kidding, thanks for watching bro!

[@obhbeats]

@@DillyDGIB you welcom thanks bro 🙏🙏🙏

[@ncromos]

Equating creating music to Starbucks is a stupid f way to look at it. You’re not talking about music, you’re talking about a product, and that’s a whole other thing.

[@SlowSkyBeats]

Great content…. Hit a brick wall at the minute…. Feel my beats are too niche… feel the pull to be an ‘artist’ and streaming etc…. It’s been a stop start year….!

[@DillyDGIB]

Thanks bro! What do you like more producing or being an artist?

[@SlowSkyBeats]

@@DillyDGIB Thanks for the reply... Hand on heart, probably an artist, lofi instrumentals (Wun Two etc) are my go to for music. Just can't see any major income from streaming and I hate my job so much!! I also feel I've come to far to pivot....

[@vazilstu]

how to make ur first money as a producer

[@DillyDGIB]

If you want your first dollar, find small artists on IG and and found out what beats they want, and then make them for them and charge them.

[@buggsxbeats]

U forget how much luck is involved with the KZbin algorithm…

[@DillyDGIB]

How is it possible that people like myself and other have sustained it through ups and downs for 3-4 years now?

[@buggsxbeats]

@@DillyDGIB if you don’t think luck is involved in the beginning then your delusional…. Dope beats all over KZbin but most don’t have 1,000s of views

[@evanmcdon]

constructive feedback; the captions are annoying, makes it hard to focus on your face and what you’re saying

[@DillyDGIB]

Interesting thanks for the feedback, maybe I can make them more subtle, because people comment when I don’t have them, because they say they like to listen on low volume. I’ll look for a middle ground

[@pdmustangs]

Can I get a hoooyaahhhh?

[@prodbyroman]

great advice Dilly I recently got a video with 1000 views after three years and have definitely followed these tips without realizing it on my new channel @axysbeats