What Artists Should Post On Instagram When First Starting Out

Struggling to know what to post when you have no followers?
This video covers overcoming the difficult period of knowing what you should be posting on to your Instagram to gain new followers on your artist account.
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[@nora.nelson]

Great advice on defining one's brand and targeting the right audience. I’ve been messing around with boost app social for crafting bio, captions, and even content ideas. It's neat!

[@howardviolet]

Same here, it’s been my secret for IG stories that pop.

[@audibletapehiss3764]

The word that popped into my head when this video finished was "authentic." I think that's the spot where we all miss the boat sometimes, and all of your points underscore the need for authenticity in different aspects. Appreciate this perspective.

[@maandpa]

“It is horrible. It is horrible for everyone.” 😂😂 Keeping it real, I like it!

[@Chronade]

I felt like giving up, coz business is too slow, thought I was cursed, then this video happened... so I'll let my past make me wiser, but I won't let it destroy what comes tomorrow. Thanks Burstimo! 💛

[@Lunalovebee]

❤️🫂

[@ClaytonBrownMusicOfficial]

How ‘bout an update, my man? Did things go well for you this past year?

[@mattwolff2669]

Hey I loved this comment, it's great how you are trying to take action on these tips from the video. I'm currently researching some important aspects of a musicians career like how to grow the relationship with your fans. I can buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk further about this, looking forward to connecting!

[@Cautionary-Tales-Band]

Lord this is sinister. I'm pretty sure my therapist would have some very sharply negative things to say about training yourself to see everyday occurrences as potential Instagram posts.

[@kristym8641]

I actually clicked as an visual artist, but I still found this helpful. Thanks and good luck everyone!

[@cesarq6011]

You might think you’re just creating content. But you’re changing peoples lives out there man. This helps a lot brother so thank you!

[@JuwanBuchanan]

This is very true. Some artists take years to get popular and finally blow up.

[@Sal-ec4yf]

LOL this is brilliantly funny - “you have one follower and that’s your mom” spot on

[@amun3theemcee728]

Thank you !! Needed to hear this !! 🙏

[@scottjunior5479]

I love this channel so much, you guys are always on it with exactly what we need to hear

[@JacWilks]

I'm super excited for this vid!

[@jackycat5053]

Ngl, this video really motivated me. I was literally staring at my account with 3 followers and no posts, feeling like it was a mistake made in a burst of random inspiration. Now that I've seen this video, and taken some notes, I'm ready to try to start my art account!

[@RajeshRavi777]

Great stuff! And as someone who hasn't been super consistent with his social media content, that exponential growth pointer has given me the motivation I need to keep at it :)

[@mattwolff2669]

Hey I loved this comment, it's great how you are trying to take action on these tips from the video. I'm currently researching some important aspects of a musicians career like how to grow the relationship with your fans. I can buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk further about this, looking forward to connecting!

[@madeleinethezan1100]

Thank you! Super straight-forward and honest.

[@hannahdanilova440]

Great advice! Thank you 🔥 didn’t know about the time people spend on a post. Now it makes more sense when I recall how they react on our posts

[@iamlosi]

You guys always give the best advice! One of my favorite videos :) Took a lot of great lessons from this!

[@LaynoProd]

GEMS thank you Burstimo always learning more from you guys

[@jacktheman1]

You guys read my mind! I’m about to start a new account to post and grow an audience! Thank you very much, hope one day we can work together

[@veronicamusiic]

I am so grateful you guys exist. So helpful. thank you 🧚🏽‍♀️❤️

[@wilebull2769]

I’m definitely looking forward for a interview with the team

[@pagusmusic6254]

Great video, in the beginning I thought you were talking to me, described exactly where I am currently at, I'll be re-watching it for sure!

[@PaulAJacksonMusic]

Really great video, Alex. Thank you for this

[@ariapsalm7565]

This was great! Thank you!

[@mauricioariasg]

Excellent as usual, thanks a lot! Looking for the KZbin content video!!!

[@GrimFowler]

I love this channel's vibe. Easy to understand, no bs or fluff. And I like their voices.

[@TheHopeMusicGroup]

That was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

I agree. No bragging!

[@britalilot]

"It's the worst thing ever!" Thank you, you're my spirit animal:)

[@poseidonjune3216]

As an upcoming artist I find this very useful

[@EliseRoisland]

Great tips, thanks! 🤩🙌❤️

[@paulprince5672]

Insightful encouraging and focused tips thankyou !

[@TheHopeMusicGroup]

Thanks that was incredibly helpful.

[@_syraski]

All Great Points

[@NICUofficial]

honestly I kinda love the Burstimo vids which is why I subbed. feels like your viewpoint on sharing music makes sense. Main thing I want is to make music every day - for that to be a life-long reality, I need a fanbase - means I need exposure. it's exciting to share my best work with people, but also hard to figure out and a bit intimidating. this vid helped a lot - especially for reassurance ^_^

[@PreFusah]

Interesting video guys! Your one of the only music marketing youtubers I trust these American guys seem to chat so much waffle when it comes to marketing, nowadays whenever I'm listening to an artist on Spotify I like I tend to check out there Instagram profile to see if there is anything on there I can model, for the most part electronic producers suck at social media marketing! It amazes me how many people don't post regularly or have really boring content ( no one cares about your screen recording of your song played on the radio!!!) I'm at ground zero with 88 followers -mostly friends & family but hey its a start, I did also remove 20 followers that were spam accounts.This has definitely given me some ideas at what to post as currently have removed all my posts to start a fresh.

[@ankitapitalemusic]

Great content, thankyou for this valuable information :)

[@matthewmacdonald7621]

Very simple and clear video. good work.

[@ZenGreenway]

So much advice to new artists assumes you have a lot of social media experience. Thank you for covering the most basic principles and offering support to those who are truly just starting out. This advice will really help me.

[@mattwolff2669]

Hey I loved this comment, it's great how you are trying to take action on these tips from the video. I'm currently researching some important aspects of a musicians career like how to grow the relationship with your fans. I can buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk further about this, looking forward to connecting!

[@ZenGreenway]

@@mattwolff2669 Thanks for responding to my comment. I'm not sure how buying me lunch over the phone works, but it sounds interesting. Full disclosure, my music career is in limbo right now because of financial issues and I'm sure you wanted to talk because you thought I could be a potential client. Not saying I can't talk, but I don't want to waste your time either. Wine and dine me at your own risk! 😆

[@kazonikz]

Fantastic video! Thank youuu

[@iamaudiopool]

Thanks for the great content. I enjoyed your pleasant presentation.

[@JacWilks]

Let's go!

[@markhallmusic9719]

Fantastic ! Thanks Alex , much appreciated ! I will be watching the rest , I just love your commitment guys well done ! There’s hope at last for us artists without companies behind them , And ones like me who just don’t have a clue where we are going wrong .

[@mattwolff2669]

Hey I loved this comment, it's great how you are trying to take action on these tips from the video. I'm currently researching some important aspects of a musicians career like how to grow the relationship with your fans. I can buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk further about this, looking forward to connecting!

[@GadisAnime.0w0]

Thank you, your video is very informative and logical than other video that just talking about some subjective motivational stuff. Now, it's give me some idea what i can do for improving my Instagram rather than just a being motivated and hoping for the best

[@pilgrimk3384]

u said it all big man👏

[@Bbb3b2024]

The best advice

[@courtneyharris50]

I can't wait to work with you guys. I just started an agency for musical talent. You guys are the blueprint!

[@richocovevo5985]

Can i be a part of this agency?

[@viciousv9671]

Sign me

[@mattwolff2669]

Hey I loved this comment, it's great how you are trying to take action on these tips from the video. I'm currently researching some important aspects of a musicians career like how to grow the relationship with your fans. I can buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk further about this, looking forward to connecting!

[@_syraski]

Thanks Burstimo

[@Joehume1]

Great content guys

[@lisatorelli-sauer792]

Thanks so much for this...

[@datemonthyear]

Cool. very useful, of course!

[@bobthetiger11]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@rapisland9459]

Thanks man

[@handzproductionz6361]

Dude is The REAL DEAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It Stinks at 1st BUT YOU WILL GROW..........Oh n Tip 1. This aint FACEBOOK but FIND Your FRIENDS n FAMILY !!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you are at Zero Some of them are or will be on there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@J1hunnitL4E]

this is a great video thanks

[@washingt0ns]

It's a bit difficult for me when I usually stay away from social media. But i like to get my art seen for a potential buyer. Thank you.

[@deyveking7556]

Yeah that youtube part is the real thing. And it makes sense

[@laikhel1388]

thx for the vid i'll be around

[@SKILIMUSIC]

very good stuff!

[@Alles.Official]

You guys make great content that simply speaking, if one follows through on all the steps, there is no way you will NOT make a breakthrough. Yes. Even If your music ist crap.

[@_dpmusic1]

Very helpful video

[@bestdisco1979]

If this bloke knows so much and has all the answers how come he’s not a huge world wide star and is on here touting for business ?

[@AcesizOfficial]

Facts

[@Heidimusicuk]

great video!! id love to see a new youtube video about its new algorithm!!!!

[@Sou_va7]

"Don't do stupid shits" -me mumbling everytime- everywhere

[@Bbb3b2024]

Wat u prefer for youtube so to make musicvideo and post no ones care what videos should a singer post because not everybody wants make jokevideos…u do great job✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@PinkPablo]

AUTHENTICITY BABY

[@Dvlnjsl]

Amazing channel.

[@Youngmadiba]

5:18 like literally this is your mom, basically jus 1 follower 😅😅 wow dude u cracked me up

[@IsHekiel]

This is useful

[@camrose306]

Thing that helps to stay consistent with social media is thinking of myself as a content creator instead of a musician.

[@redcanvasltd3267]

Well said

[@mattwolff2669]

Hey I loved this comment, it's great how you are seeing that it's more about being a content creator now. I'm currently researching some important aspects of a musicians career like how to grow the relationship with your fans. I can buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk further about this, looking forward to connecting!

[@AM-zg1fk]

Sounds like a fun life

[@izuku8292]

I thought this was about art but still is valid either way

[@zblackraps]

The goats, i hope one day i can work with yall

[@MajesticIsha]

Same 🥺

[@phil1353]

We all do

[@zblackraps]

Whats Yall Instagrams lets get a networking group chat going

[@MajesticIsha]

@@zblackraps sure @isshhhaaa

[@zblackraps]

@@MajesticIsha bet

[@GaiusSempriniousGracchus]

Hey guys! Can you do a tutorial on TikTok ad campaigns? Would really appreciate that one!

[@basil_kewes]

Thanks

[@JayDisnii]

this is a great video, i have a question. how much KZbin content do yu consume vs create, Ive been gambling and losing if you know what I mean!

[@butcher8371]

Hey there burstimo i had a question actually How often should one post(as a musician) when starting out in Instagram?

[@itsjuudo9444]

Miss the couch

[@Unclesonali]

Thx,helps me out quite a bit

[@JoelBlackman.]

Vidiq guy!!!

[@namra3016]

what’s your guys’ opinion on posting hashtags in the comments of your posts? worth it or does it make your content look bad?

[@Burstimo]

Not something that we do for our artists, but if you want to do it then there's no harm in it. But if you can afford $5 then spending that on promoting your post to those with the interests of your chosen hashtags would go a lot further

[@SuperMax_____0.0_____]

The moment you need to post something is when you better go back to the studio and make a greater song because social media is killing creativity for music artists, labels should have those accounts by contract.

[@carstencolberg1427]

Very very helpfull... now, quickly on to the KZbin content video, please... 😬

[@z9025]

Should I create a new account for my artist stuff or should I just use my regular account that already has the same name as my artist name but I’ve always used it as my personal account in the past ?

[@GamingNostalgiaRemastered]

I have this strange problem when I try to create an Instagram account it says my email is already in use even though I have never created an account there before. Can't seem to contact Instagram about it either. They just don't answer. So I'm basically screwed. No Instagram for me I guess :(

[@lesyeuxdeniko]

im just really bad at promoting and even posting my music, like i have tons of songs but i really dont know how to post them? idk if that made any sense 😭

[@VaultGirl684]

I used to post my art on deviantart but i didn't really a strategy i just posted every week😁

[@deemac1]

I remember somebody added 1000 views to one of my IG vids and I didn't even ask them to they just did it after saying they were going to lmao

[@cipcirip5022]

hey vSauce Michael here

[@raymattison2083]

Legit thought you were Steve Carell in the thumbnail

[@jaydenclarke14]

who the HELL DISLIKES THIS?? I NEED ANSWERS (and an explanation

[@Joedoriamusic]

It's so f***ing sad that this is where music is at. Social marketing, to a set list of 'friends' no less, for the majority of the time and THEN whatever's left for your music and practice...kind of a fleeting combo. The house wins first btw (IG, FB, TikTik, etc ad-nauseum). Well, maybe start a new game? Artists, if you see everyone is 'zigging'....maybe try 'zagging'? :)

[@dodge963]

you look like steve carrell

[@slepowron2973]

8:58 i'm 14 :(

[@ROBLEZ214]

I struggle with posting to my social medias not going to lie , i have great music just need to get that other part down

[@KollapsMusic]

I started from scratch again, the key is to stay consistent and make good videos.

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

Is Instagram still worth it?

[@nudisco7882]

Nope. It's not even close to Tiktok exposure and even worse IG has poor sales/monetize conversions

[@kimbowen9462]

too many ads

[@wavo6389]

Must practice less consumption and more production.

[@ScottFreebass]

i heard twerk videos might work