To be in the top 1% of music artists, you need to learn more than just how to make a song. In this video, we tell you about five skills that can help you get ahead. You do not have to be an expert at all of them, but knowing them will help you a lot.
1. Marketing and Positioning The first skill is knowing how to market yourself. This is how you show people who you are as an artist. You need to learn how to do this in a smart way. The video says you should look at different ideas and find what works for you. Do not just copy what someone else does. It is about finding your own special way to get fans [01:54].
2. Music Creation This is the one skill we say you should really try to master. You must keep making and playing music. It is like a muscle that you have to use all the time to keep it strong [06:17]. It is also a good idea to learn other skills, like how to make beats or play an instrument. This will help you make more music on your own and not have to wait for other people [09:42].
3. Audio Engineering Audio engineering is about making your music sound good. It is how you mix and fix your songs. If you can learn how to do this, you will not have to rely on anyone else. You can record your ideas when you want and make them sound just right. This gives you more control over your music and helps you get your songs out faster [21:00].
4. Graphic Design Graphic design is about making pictures for your music. This includes things like your album art, the pictures for your social media, and the thumbnail for your videos. Having a good eye for design helps you make pictures that look good and get people to click on your stuff. You can use tools that help you, but it is smart to know the basics of design yourself [27:01].
5. Video Creation and Editing Video is how people find new music today. This is why learning how to make and edit videos is so important. When you know how to do it yourself, you can make more videos all the time. This helps you keep your fans interested and find new ones [39:15]. A good video can make people want to listen to your song right away.
Summary To be a successful artist, you have to be more than just a musician. You need to be a marketer, a creator, a sound engineer, a designer, and a video editor. You do not have to be perfect at everything, but knowing these five skills will help you stand out and build a strong career.
