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I am wondering if there are any suggestions for how or what to leverage when a reel starts getting some great traction on FB. I have a very short, 10 sec one that hit 200,000+ organic views and climbing of a short cover version I did of "Stairway to Heaven" (called "May Queen"). I did add a one shot horizontal video of all 45 sec of it to my cold CD sales ad creative today and posted a comment on this 200K reel directing them to that ad post if they want to hear the whole excerpt. This song is not released and the only version I have of it is this 45 second bit I created for these May Queen shorts for the month of May. Is there anything else I can do to leverage this traction? I have had followers let me know they'd like me to flesh this song idea out. Should I perhaps focus on that for the next month or two and keep posting on this theme until I can release it? Any other thoughts on how to best capitalize on this moment? Should I keep posting other short reels of this as I have been doing each day? Maybe do a retarget campaign later to this audience to gather emails by giving them the download? Any other thoughts? https://facebook.com/nymphya/videos/1059035856119936/

Hey, community! Over the past three months, my YouTube channel has grown by nearly 60,000 subscribers, and it’s been an eye-opening journey. Here’s the ONE thing I’ve learned that can make all the difference for any artist trying to grow: it’s all about consistent connection with your audience. Here’s how you can do it too: 1️⃣ Post Consistently, But with Purpose It’s not just about uploading videos; it’s about creating content that truly speaks to your audience. Whether it’s music, behind-the-scenes footage, or personal stories, make sure every post feels intentional and adds value. 2️⃣ Engage Authentically Take the time to respond to comments, ask your followers questions, and even shout them out in your videos. The more you show you care, the more your audience will care about you. 3️⃣ Tell Your Story People don’t just follow music—they follow people. Share your journey, struggles, and wins. Make your audience feel like they’re part of your world, not just watching it from the outside. 4️⃣ Leverage Shorts & Reels Short-form videos are a goldmine for growth right now. Use them to share bite-sized performances, teasers of your songs, or even your thoughts. Stay creative and experiment with trends, but always stay true to your brand. Just three of my shorts from a minimum viable music video we shot in under 15 minutes got us over 250,000 views and +40k subscribers. 5️⃣ Be Patient and Persistent Growth isn’t always linear, but it’s worth it. Stay consistent, experiment with new ideas, and remember that every follower is a step closer to building the community you dream of. It took me two month of almost daily posting before I saw anything close to notable growth! I’m still learning every day, but I hope this inspires you to push harder and encourages you to connect deeper with your audience. Keep building something amazing with the freedom of being an independent artist because no labels are necessary! 💪 What’s one thing YOU’VE learned that’s helped you grow your platform? Drop it in the comments! 👇

Hailz NLN Fam! I just got my 1st Sync Deal from a Collaborative effort with a Punk/Metal Producer/Composer/Guitarist I met at the Taxi Road Rally last year!!! We did a Metal song for an Featured Indie Film and it got forwarded. Don't know how much it'll pay, but the cool part is now we as Metal/Punk Artists have our feet in the door and was asked to create more music for this Sup. Mind y'all, Metal is not super common for sync, but when calls for submissions hit the Taxi website, we have to jump on them even for the metal labels looking for our particular genres, especially the more extreme stuff that I create. I'll keep y'all updated on what film and when it's coming out!!!!😈🤘🏿

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