Getting Your Music Out There
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- 1. Be where people are.
We're in an age where just about anyone can create, release, and promote music. Of course, this has lead to an extreme abundance of the stuff. Chances are, because of this, nobody is going to be knocking on your doorstep to make some music. You've got to put your music out there if you want it to be heard. You need to be hitting up Twitter, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and just about any relevant social media site you can think of--especially if it's music related. Bring your music to where music fans can discover it.
2. Reach out.
People may stumble upon your music here and there once it's floating out there on the internet, but it might not be enough. You may need to send some concise, straightforward, and polite e-mails to some music bloggers. You may need to network with some other bands who may help you land a spot on a great bill. Your music isn't going to promote itself, and the old ways of doing things won't bring your musical project as far as they used to. The internet is the future of music promotion. While not ever door may open when you knock, there are more doors than ever.
3. Understand your surroundings.
Try to think about what you're getting into before you embark upon this venture. There's more competition than ever in the music business right now. On top of that, record sales are falling, and numerous artists are simply giving their music away for free just to catch a few extra pairs of ears. It's not a good time for those who are simply egotistical and self-serving. If you're going to last, you need to be making music that pleases people, furthers the art form, or both.
4. Make music.
Make music! Develop projects! Build it and they will come! Don't get hung up on a single track album you've made just because it did well or flopped. Move onto the next thing, write your next song. Improve, evolve, explore, reevaluate, grow, and rise like a phoenix from every pile of ashes you create. You never know when your next song could be your "hit."
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can't wait to make music so that fantano can trash it later
i'd love to get a negative review from this dude... it would be like the best thing that's happened to me so far.
Chad Marshall my dream as a musician is to be given a light 6 on my album by Anthony Fantano
Chad Marshall I mean tbh the criticism would ultimately be quite helpful coming from him.
@@chelseavue7256 I mean what the fuck does Fantano know that you as a musician don't though? I guess if you're the band's bassist then he could help you.
Did u do it
Word of advice to everyone shilling their Sound Cloud shit: don't say your age. No one is going to check out your shit when they hear you are 13 years old.
+GhostCity Music my channel Dr.Tru
+BTV 2kpiru btv is my other channel so ingore dat 1
I'm 17 and people fw my shit.
im 80 and I listen to myself
Prince Teo sike
what do I do if my music is shit
Make music that's not shit
thanks bro
Molten_ thanks
+rzeka great answer I think he's gonna become the next mj because of you man💯
I'll listen to it
Even one genuine comment or interaction on your art should be valued. You made it to express yourself and someone connected with it, why does it have to be ten thousand if it connected with one person be happy that you touched them.
7 years later this video is just as relevant as it was when it was uploaded
Yep
Everyone wants to be famous. Everyone wants to be a rockstar. What makes you different? Why are you so special? Are you as good as you think you are? Are the people around you just telling you what you'd like to hear about your music? Stop making music to be famous and start making it for yourself.
Tom Willman I don't ever want the the fame I'd like to connect with people but have my own personal space too. I make music because I genuinely enjoy creating and expressing my feelings in a structure that others can interpret and enjoy! I'd be happy just being an average guy with music people enjoy to jam in the car on a summer day
yeah you must be the only one man!
thats the spirit
Tom Willman also remember.. the small guy you are.. remember nobody gives a fuck bout you. Nobody cares about you or what you have to say and they wont listen to your music when you shove it in their face. Be creative and remember - nobody cares about you
I mean
this is true, you should always be making music because its what you want to do but some people also WANT to have third !music heard by somebody else every once in a while. I totally get that people don't give a fuck about you - most successful artist even know that- but that doesn't mean someone doesn't want to hear something different and that should be reason enough to want to put music out like guys its not always about you.
be committed to the music is what I'm saying, but also remember no one owes you anything.
"Oh, but I followed all the steps and I'm still not famous"
Tip number 0: Prepare yourself
Be a good musician, learn how to sing, learn how to compose. We're tired of bad musicians.
Vitor Ferreira no
Vitor Ferreira Well I think I follow these steps pretty well I'm always improving and posting music :)
No you’re not. Billions listen to 69. Just spend thousands on TH-cam ads and you’ll get a deal. Look at lil keep xxl freshman
This guys videos are always spot on
Yes, they are!
what about talent show many done career from that...
>Sees members of The Mothers of Invention in the background
>Likes the video instantly
This comment section looks like a gladiator arena.
Roberto Sedhino it always does on TH-cam!
Bottom line. You can do anything you put your mind to. Be aware of this industry the good and the bad and tackle it full force.
I'm not a famous musician.
I'm not the best songwriter.
But.
I back what I do with my heart and everything means something to me.
I will do whatever it takes and push myself until it happens.
I'd say that "trying" is the real threshold that people are afraid to cross. Growing up people will tell you, "oh you can't be a musician, that's impossible!" Or something along those lines, but really, how many people right there does that stop ? If you ask me id say a good 75%.
Do more then dream
Utilize every minute of your day tward Something to do with your dreams and ambitions. Otherwise you fall behind that 75%
I've noticed in many interviews with bands all having a similar story. None were every struck by lightning and learned to play guitar like jimmy page. The all just tried, and tried, and tried, because they knew they could do it. Which really shows that you have to believe in yourself before you ask other people to believe in you.
That's just my two cents on the matter though. Great video.
Parker Middleton Thanks man. Your comment rocks.
Thank you. Best of luck.
Thank you for that message man , truly needed that one. #Peace
Parker Middleton fuckin' right man!
+Parker Middleton man I swear I've been thinking this forever,all my friends are so scared of taking minimal risks
First step: Perfect your craft. Make sure the music is GOOD.
I've been producing dance music since I was 14, haven't been able to "push through" because I had no fundings whatsoever. But now that I have a job I'm determined to make it. I know everyone on here is determined as well, best of luck to everyone!
This guy is extremely realistic it's awesome!!! At least he's not one of those people that say it's easy all you have to do is this but no he knows exactly what's up in order to have a chance
spodose Agreed you have to constantly push and create and sooner or later the people will listen
Push that record in the shelf
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! Very informative!
We're only in it for the Money! One of the best albums ever in my opinion.
I love finding an artist and seeing their development over the years
I love how thorough you are in everything you do! These are all great tips and there's no way anyone could ever cover EVERYTHING an artist can or should do to get their music out there.
Man, I just want to tell you that I really appreciate what you're doing. I'm overwhelmed by how much you love music. Thank you so much for going out of your way to make a video that's relevant to the people that are making music too. You gave some great advice, and I just wanted to say thanks. I love your videos.
Step 1: Sell Your Soul
Step 2: Money
Step 3 : Hell
THats it
Matic
it is not that easy
It is actually
Guys I tried this and it worked! Just not looking forward to the hell part...
Rip peep
XATAN That is the plan
Will face tattoos and missing teeth help
Tera Pan most probably
No. Don't do that to your pretty face! You are too important...and me opinion: Dude...whats next? Nipple piercing? Just don't...plz....be your natural you! ;3
@@minti5197 nipple piercings are cute tho
Don't break the 69 likes 🤣
The bit you said about already having a lot of music produced for new listeners to explore as soon as they discover you is a very good point that I never thought of. That'll be helpful
wow, this video is more than 4 years old, i just found it and to me, this topic is more important and current than ever before... thank you Adviceony Welltano for helping upcoming artists with your music-nerdiness... although youre so busy!
Lots of nonsense being spewed in the comments by an artist nazi. I wish all aspiring musicians the best. Much love.
Hey what's happening Fred? I've always liked theneedledrop album reviews. You can learn a lot about other artists. I think it would be awesome if he did some reviews on independent artists like myself. Perhaps one day he will review one of my CD projects on his channel. Feel free to check out my stuff and drop me a line if you'd like. If you want to share sub for sub feel free to mention me to your subscribers and I will do the same for you. Thanks. BARBOZAmusic Johnny
fact that you made this is tight man. Never can remind yourself enough!!
You definitely summed this up perfectly! As someone who is making the big step into finally putting out music, this puts a lot of perspective on things. Knowing I am constantly in competition with other artists and musicians opens my eyes into how much effort, work, and hustle I need to put into this music. Great video!!
Thank You Anthony. Im realistic about how much talent is already out there, so you pretty much summed up everything I was already thinking.
Very helpful and encouraging advice.
Haha! Love the "We're Only In It For The Money" in the background.
Hey Anthony, good, honest and encouraging words speaking for many of us - thank you :)
Your assortment of albums in the background is always wonderful.
it was easier when myspace was popular
I kinda agree
Only problem I remember back then was people would use friend adders and play bots to make it seem like they were popular. So it made smaller artists seem like less of a big deal.
Wait, that shit still happens 😢
Good times. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about how's Tom doing right now.
what's awesome is that this information is from 2012 and in the ever evolving industry this information is still valuable today!
ACKRITE The truth is its all work ethic if you work hard enough the people come to you if you make enough music the quality comes out of the quantity keep moving forward and you will slowly but surely create a following simply by pushing yourself to do better :)
Although this is from 2012, this is the best video on music marketing I have watched so far.
I think this is the most difficult part of musical success- getting your music out there. Nowadays, making great songs is just not enough, you have to market yourself as a brand. You have to have a large fan base and you have to keep pushing forward, no matter how difficult times get. I'm not giving up. The 24/7 grind continues!
If you build it, they will come.
I built my boner..where are they ?
***** Yeah your nine
lol, not necessarily
Ewalk Shaffer if you build than you built it
Who Do I do if a "rapper" steals my flow. Im not gonna say any names tho (Kodak black) #kodakred
write a new one...
Kodak Red Two words, my friend. Diss track
DuraTheDoof gotchu imma talk about Kodak blacks hair😈
I just looked up that hair, and...yeah, that's a lot of material to work with.
DYLAN KLEBOLD BITCH switch up.and or go harder and copyright
Thank you Anthony. I've been trying to get my music off the ground, and while it's been getting attention slowly I can assure you this video will help me. The most important thing you said was that EVERYONE is trying to get a slice of the pie that is publishing music on the internet, and thus spreading music onto multiple platforms and sites is crucial.
Anyway, sorry for rambling. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for making this video Anthony.
People should remember this when they go on and say that 'there's no good music anymore'.
Feeling good on a Wednesday!
i want cal to review our last record. cause our fave spert is tennis.
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude such concise info, bang on with all of this!!
dude I really respect you as an artist on this site,thank you
i only clicked this video because i saw we're only in it for the money in the thumbnail
Yess
mom, moom, someone said they made some noise. The cops have shot some girls and boys..
me too
What is a good rate of song releases? Every month? Less than that?
Depends on how much contend you produce.
Much content= Many releases (More than 2 Songs a week maybe) (Or bundle them too an album)
Less Content= Less releases (1 Song a week or less)(Takes a long time too make an Album)
Try too find your own scale. And dont set yourself any dates. Only when your done.
Dropping songs individually is a pretty different take all together. The common trend I see is an album every 2 year with maybe an EP or a split released somewhere in the middle 16 months between two LPs. But it's really up to the individual. Some bands release an album every year and release EPs and splits on top of that, some bands go 5, 6, 7, years without releasing any new music.
John King I think I'll personally keep on dropping individual tracks since I don't have much of a fanbase. If I just dropped an album every two years or so, it probably wouldn't get much attention. Then I'd just be like well shit, what now?
Of course, there more releases you have, the more likely you are to be noticed. But I'd say what matters most is keeping your creative momentum going. And in response to Jalbion, I get the "only when you're done," because you want to put out half-assed shit, but deadlines work very well for many people.
daniel ap 3-6 months between each release. If its an EP, Id lean toward 3...gotta keep the momentum from each project going. If youre not releasing music, you should be doing shows. He actually mentions a similar approach at about 6min in the video.
Thank you sooo much for making this video! This is going to be really helpful for my band! Much appreciated.
This video has given me the boost I needed to keep trying!I will keep working on my music to get more notice and create more songs everyone likes. Wish me luck :)
Simply posting on youtube or any other site doesn't really qualify as promoting, because no matter how good my music might be, literally no one's viewing it. maybe I should just start pushing it on comment threads. so yea, check out my music on facebook.com/kcgov I do R&B/rap, and make the music the music myself. :)
The comments here are a fucking train wreck.
I love the last step. I was about to give up from feeling hopeless 😁😁😁
Your advice is highly invaluable. What bums me out personally is the fact that music is SO competitive! More though, is the fact that I must attend to an actual job which means that I have little time for music. It's so frustrating! But this video was of great help. I'm actually looking to buy myself a new microphone so I'm determined to dedicate myself!
if you don't have a kid, then get your ass in there and work on music. you have no excuse not to bust your ass at it. lol
3:26 UNLESS you Beyonce
Thank you Anthony, I liked and subbed you, For other music creators... Don't be afraid of checking out other channels (like mine) and if you like a song click the like button! if you have a comment leave one! It won't cost you a cent and we all enjoy being appreciated.I for one like to return to fans and comment back!. Google+ will "ring your bell" when some one leaves a comment so we can know who are fans are! . .
"If you had a button that brought you pleasure...you could push any time, would you push it now?" said Steven Tyler. Joe Perry said "I'd push yours!". Ring my bell...I might ring yours!
I really love how you future-proofed this video. More and more youtube content seems to not care about staying relevant. Props
This was in 2012, bloody hell..... still gold now. Thanks.
My personal response to your points in this video (They are all silly):
1. Even If there was only a bare minimum of music listening options, most of the problems amateur musicians have would still be present. They existed before the internet existed. It doesn't matter how much content you have or how much you promote your work. All that matters is how people react to your music. You can have 20 albums at hand but they are all meaningless if no one knows about them
2. If you’re trying to make it, any music you send to bloggers goes straight to the junk folder or will be ignored without second thought because you haven’t already made it. Very similar to how you won’t get a job because you don’t have a job already. This is Meaningless and deceiving advice. PR firms are the only way to go.
3. Since most music makers have slim to no marketing or promo skills, any independent music promotion campaigns are set up for failure from the start because there are skills we do not possess. Never do what others can do for you. Let the PR firms do the work for you.
4. Most people have fake standards for music or very minimum standards for Music. So for you to say that we have to make Music that people want to hear or are interested in hearing is very aggressive, cold-blooded statement as it is flatout untrue.
5. In relation to reaching out via Social Media. Um, not everyone uses Social Media sites let alone significant people who can get your Music out there.
6. The worst attitude you can have in the music business is thinking that you’re competing with anybody.
7. The very purpose of a music career or rockstar career is out of ego and self-interest. Meaningless point.
Keyhan The Wise....Made Made some very wise points. ✊🏾
Damn.... lol can u just keep speaking or make videos on this because you're making insane truthful points. every single one was all facts
Your points are excellent. Thank you, good sir.
The journey is getting me fired up! Inspirational, no bull video, thanks!
i came to his page for just one thing a danny brown review but got stuck in some real grate info on music and making music and even promotion u have just made a hardcore fan and i will be spreding the word keep i up man
if theres one thing ive learned through years of making tunes its that making the tunes is the only reward you should ever expect and its a pretty good reward if you make the music you truly want to make.
Gotta love that picture of The Mothers in the background!
I think I love you man. Thanks for this. There's alot of us out there trying to "get into the game" as it were. It's a tough game my brother.
Being new to the TH-cam and music community I really appreciate your insight and am going to use it!
Love from Amsterdam love your show
I really appreciated what I said and I'm so agree as an "emergent musician"!! Keep it real !
Wow this is probably the best how to get music going vid I've ever seen. Thank you sir
Brilliantly helpful, coherent, some lovely turns of phrase.
YES! You could accept people's songs and then listen and a couple times a month make a video to promote your favorites. It would be awesome.
Anthony has a lot of good points here. imho, the most important is having your music on ALL THE PLATFORMS. personally, I'm not looking to make a monetary profit, as I'm not popular and the number of people I reach is basically my profit. and look into netlabels too, they're ran by great people and are generally very open minded. good luck :)
One thing you forgot to mention is to BEFRIEND FELLOW MUSICIANS! That's a great way of how to get new fans to come to your shows and listen to your music.
It's very important to support your local scene and make fwends.
That basketball-metaphor was so spot on. Amazing!
Thanks for the tips dude, I've been working on promoting my first single and its definitely harder than I realized it would be (fuc) but its been a slow and steady progression. Anyway, thanks for making this vid, and keep it up I love your music reviews.
I'll probably end up watching this over and over. just To remind myself about a lot of the points you bring up because I tend to forget them.
This was very helpful as well as encouraging in that it made the road a little clearer. Thanks for the upload!
This just inspired the hell out of me, thanks Anthony!!!
Really enjoyed the video! Thank you for the awesome advice
Thanks Anthony. As a music student planning to record and release an EP for a project, this information is very useful.
In the games industry there's a belief that as long as you put it on some kind of platform you will get at least some kind of following. Anthony's 4th point relates to that really well, as long as you make something that you think is good, out of the millions of people on the internet who like good things, some of them will stumble on yours and enjoy it. So just make as much good music as you can.
Thank you Anthony I am big successful musician now!
great video, as an independent artist, and creator its nice to get information to keep in mind. it is definitely hard work to get out there. Thanks!
I love the Mothers' record on the wall!
Yo melon, I enjoied this article a LOT
YOu really inspire us
I wish even YOU had your own music
I mean, shit, everyone will attack you
I know this is one of your older videos but it's still relevant. Great Channel man! 🤠❤🤙
great loved it mate spoke it real and well
Awesome tips, I'll make sure to stick to them :)
thank you for this video.. very insightful
great advice...content lots of it..never give up
thanks for the tips, man! love your channel by the way.
Man your videos are sometimes hit or miss with me, but this was pretty inspirational and educational. Thanks 😎
Clicked on the video for the zappa thumbnail. This was posted before I started subscribing but as a musician thanks dewd
Fantastic video, thank you x
You the shit man, sincerity is such a powerful thing!
thank you bro very insightful will take all these points on board and try to further myself
This is awesome. I agree with it all.
Thank you for this video. This is very helpful information for unknown artists.
That was really good. Thanks for really good advices.
Thank you for creating this Fantano.
I got a lot of enjoyment out of this, Anthony. Right on man.
This was really quite helpful for me, Thanks Anthony!