YouTube has made many people famous, practically overnight. Bands such as OK Go, for example, started out by gaining millions of views for their unique music videos. First step: views, next step: calls from record labels and sponsors! Here’s how you can build up your YouTube fan base.
Create Outlines of Your Videos
Make sure you plan each of them out on a white board before recording. Drawing things out first will make it easier to determine whether or not an idea works within your creative flow. Having a visual will also facilitate communication between you and your band mates or collaborators. Moreover, put a lot of hard work and effort into making your music videos as best as they each can be. Differentiate yourself from other musicians.
Share Links on Your Other Sites
Copy and paste links to your YouTube videos on other sites you manage, such as your website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Try to get as much support as you can from your friends and family and have them promote you to others. Also comment below other YouTube music videos and include a link to your own video and channel. Especially if it’s the video of a band you were influenced by or sound similar to.
Collaborate with other YouTube Musicians
Message other YouTube musicians. You can find some in your local area by joining SoundCloud groups. Network with them and ask them for advice. Give each other a shout-out in your next videos. If you live nearby each other, try to meet up and collaborate on a music project. It might be good to do a cover of a popular song you guys both know. The next time someone searches for that song on YouTube, hopefully your video will show up.
Further, try to increase your upload frequency to at least one video per week. But keep in mind that quality over quantity rules. Get fans excited to watch your latest by persistently making them better over time.
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Michelle Nguyen is a writer whose passions include music, sports, health, and wellness. She loves playing drums and bass guitar, as well as swimming. If she indirectly helps you write the next “Stairway to Heaven,” she will be very happy.
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