10 Ways Music Artists Can Use YouTube to Promote Their Work

by Omar Ornelas

With affordable Flip Cameras, user friendly editing software like iMovie, and online tutorials like Freevlog, it has never been easier to make a short film about your work. Below are 10 ideas for how to promote your music with online video compiled from The MusicArtist’s Guide to YouTube, How to Use Online Video to Promote Your Music, 4 Ways You Can Use YouTube to Promote Your Music Online, , the Vlog.

1. Tell the story behind your work

2. Film your artist statement

3. Film a tour of your studio

4. Demonstrate your process

5. Share footage from openings and event

6. Make a tutorial/how-to video

7. Keep a video diary

8. Record testimonials

9. Make a slideshow of photos (if you don’t have a video camera)

10. Review someone else’s Music

 

What are some examples you’ve seen of artists and artisans using online video to promote their work?

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