How to start a music project from scratch when you haven’t yet released any songs. (BTW This video is sponsored by the best link in bio platform for musicians, Koji. To level up your own link in bio head to http://bit.ly/KojiForMusic1) I break down:
► How to find a name for your music and secure all of the socials for it
► How to ensure your artist name stands up in court
► How to develop as an artist
► The visuals you will need
► How to claim your presence on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud and Bandcamp
► Do You Need To Be An LLC?
► How To Get A Bank Account
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Brainstorm a Name
1:44 Securing Your Name For Social Media
3:16 How To Own Your Name
3:52 Should you buy a domain name?
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6:28 Take The Time To Do Artist Development
7:04 Develop Visuals
9:33 Do You Need To Be An LLC?
10:42 How To Get A Bank Account
11:40 How To Find What You Sound Like
12:53 What Content Should Be Done Before Launch?
13:56 Should You Put Up A Few Songs To Start?
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Start Your Musical Journey: Launching a Music Project from Scratch Made Simple! Within this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the necessary steps to begin your music career, even if you haven’t released any tracks yet. Discover how to select the perfect name for your music and establish a solid presence on social media, ensuring that your artist name is legally valid. Immerse yourself in artist development, explore the visuals that will make your project stand out, and navigate the world of streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. We will also clarify whether you need to form an LLC and provide guidance on setting up a bank account. Additionally, don’t miss out on our sponsor, Koji – the ultimate link-in-bio platform for musicians, which will enhance your online presence. Join us and let’s turn your musical aspirations into reality!
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Would starting a music project channel count?
Koji appears to be gone?
oh wow, i remember watching this about a year ago. i was starting from scratch, clueless. just came in here to state the obvious, but yeah, it works bro hahahaah all videos you make are very useful 🙂 cheers
Great info. Jesse at 9:05 when you say to put up a first song on Spotify that we're never going to release so that we can create the Spotify profile and then delete that song, does it matter how long you leave the non-release song up for? delete it immediately after submitting the real first song to the Spotify playlist?
9:03
You are a godsend. Thank you for what you are doing.
Thank you ❤
Bro, you’re really helping me connect the dots. I will definitely be reaching out to set up a 📞
Thank you so much musformation!!
This is exactly what I was looking for I started off as a producer, then became an artist recording myself and released 2 eps over 10 years ago, then transitioned into a successful DJ career on the side in my local area now I'm trying to get back to producing and releasing instrumental music as an artist, since I forgot all the things I did 10 years ago and your channel has been extremely helpful getting me back up to speed since a lot has changed in the 10 years I've released music, thanks again for all that you share!
Great info! Listened on my phone last week. I'm following your advice.
I'm Advanced in the age myself; I remember writing bands via MRR and even sending in scene reports from time to time. I used to go to Gilman St etc. Jesse is right. It's easier than just 10 years ago; it is just a learning curve. I am still figuring out social media but thank god this dude is around to set my aging punk-ass straight on this stuff; I'm all ears. I will say burnout is real, and when you're done, you're done.
Always love your videos man
I want to get my music out and start creating. I run into a stump though. Music needs to be on music platforms… so I need to own my music.. however I find that hard unless I learn how to produce beats(no), or find a producer( hard but doable) that wants to send me beats. Is the best option for me to start releasing new music is to say fuck it and use and record over beats I find on YouTube etc for free even though I know I don't own them and post them to Spotify apple etc and hope to just grow a fan base. Or can I not post them there hecause I don't own them and I have to post on free sites like YouTube and SoundCloud until I can buy to lease( because you can't own most beats you buy) and then go from there. If have songs that I create but the only place I know to get instrumentals is YouTube or beat sites..Thank you
Why do you do this. Why do you make these videos?
Thanks! Your content is incredibly helpful. This video inspired action – and a follow-up question: I searched all the sources you recommended to see if a potential project name was available (on social media, as a domain, and most importantly as an artist or band). There are no artists going by the name. But I DID find a song by the name (nothing anyone has ever heard of, and DEFINITELY not the inspiration for my choice!). I'd like to know your thoughts. Thanks again for so much genuinely great content!
This is what i needed! The algorithmn has blessed me. I definitely will be watching more of your videos.
Do you recommend starting an LLC if you’re making a consistent $500-600 a month off streams?
Hey Jesse, when you make an EPK for new project, would you mention big acts that you’ve opened for as a previous artist project if it’s in the same genre?
a lot of these things were good reminders and I learned a few things, too
I found an artist using the name I came up with only on SoundCloud and hasn’t been active in over 6 years. Should I still use it if I can trademark it?
Great video thanks Jesse!
Does it have to be someone who lives in A différent state to you that buys your song on bandcamp to protect your name?
Would it offer my name the same protection if I sold a demo version of a song to a family member/ friend that’s in state and just put it as private on bandcamp for now?
I am just starting out this project, have all my social media sites set up, have a website already built but am still working on crafting my sound
ALRIGHT. I’ll try koji …