WHAT'S THE MISSING PIECE?
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but your music career still isn’t moving as fast as you’d like? You’re posting, engaging, and making great music...so why does it feel like you’re stuck?
Most musicians don’t struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because they don’t have a clear plan for growth. That’s exactly why I created The Ultimate Musician Checklist to take the guesswork out of building your social media presence for your music and make sure you’re focusing on what actually works.
I'm going to walk you through my thought process as I grew my Instagram to 80k, and beyond...
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WHY MUSICIANS STAY STUCK (EVEN WHEN THEY'RE PUTTING IN THE WORK)
The biggest mistake I see musicians making is treating social media and branding as an afterthought. A lot of artists think, “If I just make great music, people will find me.” But in today’s music industry, you don't get discovered by accident.
It's expected that you can build an online audience. And I don't know about you, but I wasn't about to let the hopes of "going viral" become my strategy. Instead, I moved with intention.
In the checklist, I walk you through all the critical areas:
🎸 Branding & Identity – Are you instantly recognizable? Do people immediately get who you are?
📱 Content Strategy – Are you posting content that grabs attention and builds connection?
💬 Audience Engagement – Are you creating an actual community around your music?
📈 Growth Systems – Are you using a repeatable strategy, or just hoping for virality?
If even one of these is off, it can slow down your progress big time.
HOW TO START SEEING REAL RESULTS
Instead of aimlessly posting and hoping something clicks, start asking yourself:
- Am I making it easy for new fans to connect with my story?
- Does my content keep people engaged beyond just one post?
- Am I actively networking and collaborating with the right people?
Building a fanbase isn’t luck. You have to be intentional about calling people in and giving them a reason to stay. And when you look at it all from the viewer's perspective, everything changes.
TIME TO IMPLEMENT
If you’re serious about growing your music career, The Ultimate Musician Checklist will show you exactly what you need to focus on. No more second-guessing. No more wasted effort.
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