The Top 7 Social Media Apps for Musicians: How to Use Them to Build a Buzz

In this article, I share the Top 7 Social Media Apps for Musicians. If you want to up your social media game, read on!

If you're a musician, then you know that it's important to build a buzz online. These days, social media is one of the best ways to do that. There are tons of different social media apps out there, and it can be tough to know which ones to use. That's why we've put together this list of the top 7 social media apps for musicians!

1. YouTube

YouTube is probably the most important social media app for musicians and one of those platforms musicians should be on, hands down. It's a great place to share your music, build a fanbase, and connect with other musicians. You don't always need to have a music video for your songs, but they do set you apart from the hobbyist musicians out there.

If you cannot find an affordable music video service for your music, the next best thing is to create visuals. All you need is your music and some pictures of graphics. These are fairly easy and quick to create using free tools such as Canva or any other video editing software.

YouTube is the second most popular search engine out there and artists get discovered on the platform every day!

Tips for using Youtube:

• Upload high-quality videos with good audio quality
• Make sure your song titles and descriptions are SEO friendly
• Connect with other musicians and collaborate on projects
• Engage with your fans and respond to comments
• Keep your channel updated regularly

For more tips on using Youtube as a musician, check out our post How To Promote Music On YouTube (Tips That Work)

2. TikTok

TikTok is the infamous newcomer to the social media app space, that's been growing in popularity ever since its inception. It's basically a cross between YouTube and Snapchat, and it's perfect for musicians who want to share their music videos with fans.

Some TikTokers have seen overnight success with viral TikToks, and as such, it is the go-to social media app for many music producers and artists.

The right song WILL go viral on TikTok, but virality is a lot easier said than done. You have to be very creative and try and start a trend to your music. Whether that be a dance, a challenge… to be honest – there is no real science behind the act, it just needs to resonate with users and be picked up by a few to get the ball rolling.

Tips for using TikTok:

• Create short, catchy music videos
• Include creative visuals and effects
• Engage with your fans and respond
• Try to start trends & take part in existing challenges
• Pay attention to the hashtags being used

For more tips on using TikTok as a musician, check out our post How To Promote Music On Tik Tok( Tips That Work)

3. Instagram

Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps out there, and it's perfect for musicians who want to share their music with fans. You can post photos, videos, and stories on Instagram, and you can even go live to connect with your fans in real-time.

One of the best things about Instagram is that it's very visual. This means that you can really show off your personality and style as an artist.

With fewer time constraints and the ability to gain organic reach, Instagram is great for those who want to build a solid fanbase and following over time.

Tips for using Instagram:

• Create interesting and engaging posts
• Include photos and videos of you performing or in the studio
• Share snippets of your songwriting process
• Go live often to connect with fans in real-time

For more tips on using Instagram as a musician, check out our post How to Promote Music on Instagram

4. Facebook

Facebook is the godfather of social media apps, and it is still as powerful today as it was when it first launched. Musicians can use Facebook to share photos, videos, and posts with their fans, and they can also create events to connect with fans in real-time.

One of the best things about Facebook is that you can reach a large number of people easily. And, although organic reach has wittled down, paid traffic is still very effective on the platform.

If you build out your group and brand pages and run creative ad campaigns, you can target copy-cat audiences with your campaigns. A copycat audience is an audience that is similar to your current fanbase, but isn't currently following you.

For more tips on using Instagram as a musician, check out our post How To Promote Music on Facebook

5. Twitter

Twitter is great for musicians because it's a very informal platform. You can share snippets of your music, talk about upcoming shows, and connect with fans in a more casual way. It also helps to build a sense of community among musicians.

Twitter is great for building relationships with other artists as well. You can see what they're up to and form relationships.

We have written about how to use Twitter to create engagement and not just spam your links here.

6. Snapchat

Snapchat is a social media app that allows you to share photos, videos, and stories with your fans. It's perfect for musicians who want to connect with their fans in a more personal way.

Snapchat is great for sharing behind-the-scenes content, such as rehearsals, songwriting sessions, and backstage footage. You can also use Snapchat to give your fans a look at your day-to-day life.

7. Reddit

Reddit is a social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. While Reddit is not generally considered an online platform for musicians, musicians can creatively use Reddit to build around their online presence.

There are several different subreddits for musicians, including r/music, r/indieheads, and r/rock. You can also find subreddits for specific genres of music, such as r/classicalmusic and r/jazz.

If you're not sure where to start, we recommend checking out the /r/music subreddit. This is a great place to mingle with music lovers and with other musicians and fans all around the world.

Conclusion

So, there you have it, the best social media platforms for musicians! We have an entire section dedicated to social media marketing to help you out, Let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

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