1. Seek an invitation to be part of Clubhouse
As mentioned above, you need to be invited by an existing user to be part of the platform; however, there are a few ways to get an invitation. You can go after friends who have invitations and ask them, or even unknown users. You can also sign up for the waiting list, which may take a while, but your turn to be accepted will come. There are also some youtubers and influencers on Instagram who talk about Clubhouse and often ask for a like or follow, and they will then send you the link. Stay tuned, and that way, you can get access to the platform as soon as possible.
; Upon joining the platform, users usually get two invitations. And the more you participate and interact in the rooms, the more you will earn invitations. Don’t forget to invite that friend who is starting their career and is looking for professional knowledge about the music business. But don’t worry if you can’t; the platform has already announced that the goal is to open up its services to Android users and that it will be completely open without the need for an invitation.
2. Complete your bio
Your Clubhouse bio doesn’t have to be full of details. But some key points cannot be missing for you to gain more recognition when participating in conversations.
Put in evidence:
- where you are from (country, city)
- what you do (musician, producer, music journalist, booker)
- what you are looking for (new technologies for music, creative process, gigs)
- your interests (make it clear what your main interests are)
- insert the link to your social networks (this way, as soon as people see you in the conversation, they will be able to follow you on your different social accounts without leaving the platform).
You can use several tools to create your bio and see how it will look, such as the Clubhouse Bio Creator (click here), which can help you out a lot before you start your activity on the app. Another advantage that can be taken from Clubhouse is its recognition among professionals. The more you participate in the rooms, the more your profile will be valued, and the more people will know who you are and what you do.
3. Narrow down your interests
Like any social network, you will likely fall into many groups that are useless to you or that discuss topics outside your universe. Without filtering, the app will show you the most popular rooms of the moment, which may be of the most diverse topics. Therefore, complete your bio as specified in the first point and filter according to what you are looking for accurately. When you create your profile, the social network already provides the option to select your interests. You may like animals, travel, and music. But if you are looking for information about music, don’t select animals and travel. You might get lost in thousands of groups and ultimately not absorb the knowledge you are looking for.
4. Increase your contacts network
The more you use the app specifically geared towards music, the more you will get closer to rooms and people part of the music market. You can, for example, be in rooms with Anitta, Preta Gil, Di Ferrero, and even Drake. In addition, you can be in rooms with the record labels, producers, and festival curators of your interest.
Making connections and finding interesting tables will increase your reputation on Clubhouse, and if people like your work, you will gain visibility on both your socials and your work. To interact, ask direct questions to experts and great artists. Often they will also mention important current references, such as names of important people and emerging artists. When you raise your hand in conversation and you are accepted to speak, remember to introduce yourself concisely before anything else. This will let the people know who you are and why you are in the room.
5. Follow people you find interesting
Look for artists with more established careers. Music professionals who are talking about the changing industry, for example. You can access the person’s social networks while still listening to the conversation.
You will also meet important people discussing copyrights, music distribution, music festivals, and new ways to promote your music. Follow these people to continue understanding and following how these professionals have analyzed the current situation of the music market. Many people discuss the emergence of the new generation of artists who are more and more connected to new technologies. Perhaps with such an approach, you will contact them more easily, ask questions, exchange knowledge or even send them a demo.
6. Present your music life
It is not unusual that there are rooms on Clubhouse where you can present a demo or play your hit. However, you can create a room yourself to play a song for your friends before presenting it to professionals. Room with radio curators, music labels, and festivals often open up space for small performances. Don’t worry, the level of Clubhouse is not high. So make this contact an opportunity to stand out. There are many tips from Youtube channels on using IRig2 to have good sound quality when playing at the Clubhouse; this will make all the difference.
7. Monetize your music by creating content on Clubhouse
The social network has just implemented a no-fee payment system for content creators on Clubhouse Payments (more details here). However, not all creators can receive payments. The tool is still new, and you must gain followers and participate intensively on the platform until you build your community. This way, the social network will allow your listeners to send you as much money as they want. In other words, if you really integrate and are interested in participating actively in the rooms, you can get a financial return from your activity at Clubhouse.
Conclusion
The first impression most people have about Clubhouse is that it is a limited platform. However, it has been successful, and people have used the audio format creatively to connect and exchange knowledge and experience.
The clubhouse is a tool to build and develop your music career step by step. Each social platform has its own specifications for music promotion, and this one is exciting because it’s new! It’s a good way to learn and promote your music, and there will probably still be many new features to come.
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