{"id":5642,"date":"2023-07-17T14:01:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T08:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=5642"},"modified":"2023-07-17T14:01:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T08:31:33","slug":"9-ways-to-grow-your-music-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/9-ways-to-grow-your-music-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Grow Your Music Channel on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube is where all musicians, both famous and upcoming, flock to showcase their talent. In fact, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/249396\/top-youtube-videos-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whopping number<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of most-watched videos on YouTube are music-related. While hard work and luck can fuel your growth, sprinkling in some strategic insights can help you amp up your presence and make your musical journey a smashing success! So here are 9 strategies you can use to effectively grow your music channel on YouTube:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Optimize your channel\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your channel discoverable for your audience. This means <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/02\/how-to-customize-your-youtube-channel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizing Your YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as getting verified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get verified as an Official Artist Channel, you need to have at least 1 official music video release on YouTube. This release has to be delivered and distributed by a Music Distributor or Label. Additionally, being a part of the YouTube Partner Program or collaborating with a YouTube Partner Manager is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/7336634?hl=en#zippy=%2Chow-to-apply-for-an-official-artist-channel%2Cprogram-criteria-and-eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about channel verification here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Get Verified On YouTube As An Official Artist Channel \ud83c\udfbc\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GkqfaL2aLmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>YouTube Analytics<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use YouTube Analytics to schedule your videos at the right time. By leveraging <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/23\/7-key-metrics-you-should-measure-on-your-youtube-channel-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these metrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can Post when your viewers are on YouTube, gain insights into your audiences\u2019 likes and dislikes, as well as know which music videos worked best for your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Hype up your videos on every Social Media<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hype up your music videos to inform your audience, intrigue them, and make them come back for more. Tease your audience with a blend of trailers, snippets, and sneak peeks. Create an air of mystery by gradually revealing exciting elements like album covers and engaging them with interactive games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create some buzz on every social media platform for more exposure. Interact with your audience through polls, listening to their expectations, answering their queries, actively participating in Twitter and Instagram discussions, and even having a countdown short post every day till your event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Official &quot;Look What You Made Me Do&quot; Video Teaser Clip\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iM_j8_AZJW4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Use YouTube Shorts to start a trend<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage the power of YouTube Shorts and start a trend with your viewers to increase engagement and expand your reach. This could be reacting to your audience\u2019s impression of your music or even starting a viral dance trend. This trend-setting approach has helped many artists to grab interest and generate buzz around their songs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, music trends like Emeline&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/bkqoVmXCl4k?feature=share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinderella&#8217;s Dead<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Meghan Trainor&#8217;s \u201cMother\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"omg official mother dance \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc #IAmYourMother brought to you by YouTube Shorts\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4VhYUvGYQ3Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Community tab<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/23\/7-ways-to-interact-with-your-audience-on-youtube-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Community Tab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a networking hub for creators. You can connect with your audience by typing out heartfelt messages and sharing snapshots of your experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can share your highs and lows, behind-the-scenes stories, funny anecdotes, and even repost your fans\u2019 enthusiasm. Get them involved by dropping hints for your next project, igniting their curiosity and keeping them guessing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5643\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/17134058\/olivia-community-tab-258x300.png\" alt=\"Grow Your Music Channel on YouTube\" width=\"806\" height=\"937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/17134058\/olivia-community-tab-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/17134058\/olivia-community-tab.png 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Show the Personality Behind your Brand\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your promotions personal. Share the backstory that fueled your songwriting, your journey while making it happen, and the thrill you experience now that you can finally share it with your audience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"see you later (ten years) is officially getting released \ud83e\udd7a\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3aQmuuCRpjE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Collaborate with similar artists and YouTubers<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/03\/what-type-of-youtubers-you-should-collaborate-with-to-get-more-subscribers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborating with the right artists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can open up new doors of exciting new possibilities for your channel! Reach out to fellow artists or creators, praising their work and pitching an enticing proposal to work together. Be open to joining in on YouTube <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HhS-JQYD_yI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a guest to tap into new audiences and build new connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Collaborate with other Music Producers\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mlrc4tJK1O8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Get featured on Vevo<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vevo is one of the largest music video networks and stands as many artists\u2019 ultimate dream. With a whopping 20M subscribers, getting featured guarantees great exposure for your channel as well as a higher earning potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out how you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/08\/how-to-get-your-music-featured-on-vevo-youtube-channel-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your Music Featured on the Vevo YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong>Contact Flintzy<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing your channel can be challenging, especially if you\u2019re juggling your personal life, work, and YouTube. At Flintzy, we have helped countless YouTubers organically grow their channel and reach their desired target audience. We utilize every marketing platform to help your channel get more visibility.\u00a0 So if you want to boost your video and gain all the buzz, contact us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flintzy.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Want to grow your audience? Start here: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/\"><i>www.flintzy.com<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube is where all musicians, both famous and upcoming, flock to showcase their talent. 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