Article by: Anshi
VQS Advice Blog

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Learn how to grow faster as a music creator today.

Salute to all the artists today: creative and technical. We are the passionate, the dedicated, and the persevering thinkers and doers in our community. What does it take to create a great career in music? Here are our:

Top 5 Growth Secrets for Music Creators

• Table of Contents
  1. How Do You Strengthen Yourself as an Artist?
• 2. How to Refocus Your Targets?
• 3. How Will You Give Back To Your Audience?
• 4. How to Keep Focused and Positive
• 5. How Do You Find and Build Your Team?

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1. How Do You Strengthen Yourself as an Artist?

Learn how to get great exposure.

What’s the best way to build an online image and engage your audience?

A solid digital presence is so important for today’s artist. There is no one size fits all solution for this. It can take trial and error.

What should you offer as an influencer?

From my experience, I would say that a great way to approach social media is to first introspect on what you are striving to portray.

Ask yourself:

• What’s your story?
• What image would be best for you?
• How will your audience perceive you?

This will bring clarity. Then you’re ready to make quality content that is consistent.

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2. How to Refocus Your Targets?

Learn how to become more organized!

This is so important! For example when releasing music, there are many steps:

• creative process
• licensing
• distribution
• marketing

It can be overwhelming.

Create S.M.A.R.T goals:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

And you must write them down. This will make sure you are moving in the right direction. Stay the course and keep your head high throughout this journey. It will be worth the fight!

3. How Will You Give Back To Your Audience?

You have a great purpose on this planet.

Remember, your love for your art runs deeper than any obstacle along the way. People are interested in what you are offering. Explore avenues and get involved in opportunities that brings value to people.

How do you show appreciation to your audience?

Engage your audience by giving them a voice throughout your journey. This will help build a loyal fan base. Make sure you reward them for their dedication.

4. How to Keep Focused and Positive

The journey is as beautiful as the destination.

Staying optimistic about your craft and deliver your best, but it will also impact those around you.

How do you enjoy your journey?

Sometimes that means taking a little break and doing something you really love!

Try this:

• Go to your favorite restaurant
• Spend time with loved ones
• Go outside in nature
• Listen to amazing music

It is important to take care of yourself and replenish your energies! For the love of your art, enjoy the process.

5. How Do You Find and Build Your Team?

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Building an efficient, effective, and driven team is a salient component to artist development. Personally, I knew I wanted to have a team of people who brought different skillsets and expertise to the table, all while being passionate and devoted to music.

How do you build the best team?

Start networking and learning about people in the music community. It can be a simple conversation at the music store, or even on social media. Each step you take, each lesson you learn, and each accomplishment you make will move you closer to your goals. Opening up pathways can lead you to beautiful places. Get out there and network!

Now, how will you use these tools and ideas to grow as an artist? We’d love to hear from you.

Summary:

• 1. How Do You Strengthen Yourself as an Artist?
• 2. How to Refocus Your Targets?
• 3. How Will You Give Back To Your Audience?
• 4. How to Keep Focused and Positive
• 5. How Do You Find and Build Your Team?