SoundCloud is an amazing platform for aspiring musicians to find an audience for their original music. What some people don’t know is that there’s more to it than simply uploading your efforts if you want to make the most of the site.
So even if deep down you prefer to spend time creating rather than promoting, the only way to increase your fanbase is to get out there and make it happen.
If you are stumped for ideas on how exactly to do so don’t worry. We have it covered here with some easy and achievable tips which will really help you get more attention and more listeners, for your SoundCloud songs.
Tip #1 – Understand your fan base
You may have some ideas about who you think your music is aimed at. But it never hurts to know for sure. The more you know about them the easier it is to target them during future promotional campaigns, so find out their habits both on and offline.
If you already have followers you can identify make an effort to get to know them better –you’ll learn a lot.
Tip #2 – Consider paying for the SoundCloud Pro option
Paying is the only way an artist can access the interesting data about those who listen to their music. You could use the free YouTube and Facebook page analytic tools if you don’t want to pay. [It’s not a huge fee though, so is seriously worth considering.]
Tip #3 – Share generously around the site
This should be natural, so when you like someone else’s work tell the world about it. This creates attention for others but doesn’t take anything away from your own music. In fact the universe has a way of working that means in turn someone else will do the same for you.
Plus you get to make connections with other artists, which can only be a good thing.
Tip #4 – Make good use of your favorite social media platforms
Whether you favor Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or some other social media platform you’ll have a captive audience for your music so make sure links are there for friends and contacts to check out. It would be beneficial to spend more time and effort on the platforms where your target audience hangs out. Take time to learn how to use these sites properly for marketing purposes. [There’s lots of free information readily available online.]
Tip #5 – Stick to your plans
Any strategy needs time and commitment along with effort. Be prepared to commit to the ideas that work for you and do the work with passion.
Tip #6 – Identify and connect with tastemakers
Tastemakers are the people who have influence in the modern music world. Once largely the domain of radio DJs, these days many people fill the role, so identify them and get to know the bloggers and others. They could be the ones to help you get really well known and work hard to make contact.
Here are 6 tips for getting more listens on Soundcloud. Hopefully after reading you’ll put these to work and start building your own following!
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