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Hello. I really enjoyed listening to "Just One More Drink'. Wishing you the best. Hopefully they will take us all! :) Enjoy your day!
Thank you again Ladee V, this time for a great review of Demons In Your Darkness. Your reviews are greatly appreciated. Bob
Thanks so much for your very kind review of "Ride Those Horses". I appreciate your feedback!!!
Love your "Gone With the Wind"!
Thank you so very much! :)
Are you guys aware you are posting on my site rather than Ladee V? Not that I mind, but you need to click on her name to post on her site. Cheers.
Sorry Bob. I just hit reply to the message. I will be sure to make sure I'm in the right spot next time! :)
Absolutely no problem, I just wondered if you were dipping out on comments. It's not your responses, it is other people responding to your very kind comments to me. Complicated, but hardly important in the grand scheme of things. Keep safe all.
Thanks so much Broadjam for placing "Into the Unknown" into the Jazz Lounge top 10- really appreciate it!
Broadjam, can't thank you enough! My song "Triumphant" was selected again for use in major cable network as a rap/hip hop instrumental. Thanks so much :)
Thanks again Broadjam- my song "When Does It End?" was 1 of 11 considered for a Sci-Fi instrumental for cable TV. Hopefully we'll ALL be selected. All tracks were fantastic!
Roy- I need some tips for promoting. My songs only have under 19 plays since I started Broadjam and I want to get widely known. Any tips for spreading my music? I don't want to constantly spam, but I don't want to just sit there and let everything go to waste. I have a song on my profile I'm sure everybody would like, called "This Is What Love Sounds Like" I really want it or "Be Jealous" to head to the top of the rap charts! But with no plays, that's pretty impossible. Just if you have any tips or want to listen, comment back please. Thank you ~TheNewSkidzzPC
Skidzz, Thanks for the good question. On any website, including Broadjam, promotion is key to song plays. The best way to increase traffic on Broadjam is to connect with others artists, stream their music, participate in the blogs, enter the contests (some are free) and leave comments for others. Each of these steps put your name and image on another page on the website and will increase traffic to yours. If no one knows about you, then visitor traffic will be limited. I listened to your two songs and suggest you connect to some of the great rappers/producers/writers on Broadjam. Dee Wone, T-Bone, Charlie Mac, B Rob, etc. You never know what might happen when you make a new connection. ......Hope this helps and best of luck, Roy
Thanks. It did.
Skidzz, thanks for asking that question because I'm pretty new to Broadjam and haven't quite figured out my way around yet either! And Roy, thanks as always for the information!! I plan to put some of those tips in action because so far I've just been submitting to sync opportunities but I'd love to get more involved in the "community" here:)
A tip of friendly advice while participating in blogs Skidzz. 1. Remain neutral. Under no circumstance are you to focus on potential problems or point out obvious shortcomings that may draw attention to negative PR. For every bump in the road for one said artist... That very same bump makes for smooth sailing with another... The important thing to remember is if you ever see a tipped scale, is that each member is here with the very same goals as yourself... To be heard... To be noticed... And to be appreciated for what they bring to the table... Mozart or not. 2. Grease the wheels... Nobody is interested in a negative critic. People have put their hopes and dreams into this obsession we all know as music. If some one is a member here... chances are is they feel they have something to offer. Regardless of your opinion on the matter... Offer nothing but support for their cause. Anything less will create enemies to your own cause. Denial is a powerful enemy to us all... Don't underestimate the loathing you'll inspire for pointing out obvious facts or projecting potential falsehoods. Keep them to yourself... Stay positive. 3. Remain humble. The second you even hint that you may have more to offer than another artist, fact or fiction... You make yourself a target for anyone that takes offense to that, which will be anyone who can't offer what you're selling mind you, cause yes... they joined this site for a reason too... The reality of your skill set doesn't matter when it comes to a peer vote or politics. Its "all" politics and no one likes being looked down on... People watch what happens in the blogs and often judge without looking between the lines as many could choose to. If they perceive you as a threat to their own success or even feel like you'll prolong it... They'll destroy you with their votes if you compete here. Remain positive... Offer nothing short of support regardless of your perspective on that "about to be mentioned 90%"... Cause their vote counts too. 4. Offer assistance and useful feedback "always". Everyone wants to make it in this business... Fact is, its a 10% business... and that means 90% of the people reading this rant aren't gonna make it in this business no matter how many hot cars are parked in their driveway. Unfortunately... A poser'c vote will count just as much as a professional's vote on this website. Don't blow it off. What I have found is that there is strength in numbers... Align yourself with collaborators and fans that have common goals and the same expectations as yourself... Hone your craft... and more to the point... Help others do the same. In unity you'll find strength. Especially here... As rocky as this site can be with lofty reviews and inconceivable verdicts when it comes to the voting system... The sense of community found here can be profound if you let it. 5. Don't respond to negative energy or personalities. This isn't high school... Its worst. People in this business are intelligent, passionate, and often emotional... Don't become prey to a bored mind's bait. See your goal... Focus on your goal... And ignore the white noise in the background... It didn't exist yesterday... And it doesn't need to exist today. Push forward always. If its not for you it doesn't exist... Don't respond to it as if it did. 6. Genius will always be challenged by mediocre minds. Under no circumstances are you to allow yourself to sink to their level. Apologize for offending said person if you must... And walk away. This is the internet. Don't feel the need to react to every idiot with an IP. 7. If some guy by the name of Protilius gives you advice... Realize it comes from the experience of doing "all" the wrong things previously... And its happened to many others before him. Don't make the same mistakes. Focus on your goals... Focus on the music... Focus on the positive... Because in the end... Its the only thing that will help you reach your goals. Everything else... Is background noise. Just be respectful... and take every "Review," every "submission score," and every "personality" you find here... with a grain of salt and two shots of Scotch. If you chose to blog, review, or comment here... Just do yourself a favor and keep in mind that this isn't just about your dream... It is, or... Used to be... About all of our dreams. A mistake I made long ago was "not realizing that." You want more plays? Realize people want to be noticed... They want to be appreciated... and they just want to be respected for what they bring to the table. They're not all rockstars... But surely they all have strengths to be focused on. Start there... Because your plays don't start with you. They start with your fans. Just saying... Good luck... I hope this is useful to you. A very bitter and angry industrial producer: N
Ps... This is coming from an artist that almost broke 50,000 plays on this website alone... and deleted it all for the sake of simply starting over after making a lot of mistakes... Just ask Roy. Good luck again. Stay positive and keep reviewing. You'll get your plays:)
A lot of good info!
Protilius, That was amazing. You hit the nail on the head with a heavy hammer but gentle enough without bending it. You actually straightened it up completely. It's an advice to all of us! Keep them coming and God bless!
Hey Protilius, Great advice!
That was very good advice protillus.
Protilius, High praise for your advice, humility, and willingness to share. Your words are in my archive for current and future reference. Keep on steppin' Skidzz. Oye
Broadjam has helped me get a lot of attention and plays by doing peer reviews. I have had several number one songs on the broadjam folk rock chart and help sell a lot of copies of my album. I have been with BJ for several years and peer reviews really help you. Including myspace plays I have over 250,000 plays and starting a spring tour. Peer reviews tell you how your music can be fine tuned and get people to listen. Dennis Logan
right on!
Thanks for all the comments. You guys are truly what makes this community tick. And thanks so much Protilius, as always, you rock.... Skiddz, there are several people here you can connect to immediately. Many of these have hundreds of connections, so you are on your way. Here are few tips that we post every so often.....Best of luck. 1.) Get involved in reviewing. Top 10s on Broadjam provide good exposure and to qualify for them, reviewing is required. Also, listening and reviewing makes our ears keener and exposes us to other writing and producing styles. Therefore, improving our skills as writers. 2.) Connect to like artists and others as well. Not only doesn't if give you more exposure to them, your photo is on their profile and you are in touch with any updates they post. It seems that the most successful on Broadjam have hundreds of connections. I'm sure it's not true across the board, but it certainly doesn't hurt to add another connection. 3.) Listen to a lot of music. Every time you listen to a song, a link is sent to the notification page of your connections and this provides more exposure for you. 4.) Update your profile regularly as it will send notifications as well. Add a new song, photo, bio or update your news. We recommend doing this weekly. 5.) Get involved in contests, especially the 6-Pack which will begin soon. It brings lots of exposure to the participants and many friendships and collaborations have come out of this. 6.) If you have an interesting thought, contribute to the blogs. Lots of folks read and it's likely you will find others with similar thoughts. 7.) Use the comments section of Broadjam as a tool for announcements to your contact list. I wouldn't overuse it, but it is an effective way to communicate with your connections (and theirs). 8.) There are lots of other things, such as music licensing, contests, hosting, etc., that you use on the site as well. Some of these cost money, however all of the above doesn't cost anything. Put a plan together with the above tasks and update weekly, monthly, etc. It's extremely important to update your profiles regularly, not only on Broadjam, but every site that you are on. 9.) The most important thing one can do, on Broadjam or any other site, is collaborate with other artists. If you write songs with 50 other writers, you now have 50 other people pushing your music and increasing your exposure. If you look at the Top 10 songs at anytime in history, it's rare to find a song that was written by just one person. It has happened, but the greatest songs have come from songwriting teams. From a technical perspective, your name is now appearing in more search results and you therefore have more relevance to the search engines (not a huge point, but important enough to note.) More importantly, it makes us all stretch when we write with someone new.
Good 411! Thanks all!
What a great thread. Thanks for all the terrific insight!
Wow! Thank you Skidzz for prompting this conversation! And thanks Protillus and Roy for some truly positive, helpful advice. The first few steps into the digital realm of music and promotion is overwhelming to say the least. I feel like I have a better set of tools for focusing on a positive shared experience.
This was very helpful for me in me moving forward with my mission. I hope we all can achieve our goals and continue uplifting one another. Thanks!
Thanks for all the advise, its a real eye openner and helps out alot, thanks again
Love this site, the talent is amazing here, I am proud to be a member and, another one of mine (kelly myers) and Jose Hendrix's songs just made the Latin Rock top 10 again - we have THREE on the top 10 list - thanks to those who are supporting us. I look forward to connecting to you too. http://www.broadjam.com/browse/songs/top10/?l0=g&l1=1071&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website 1
I would say use some of the social websites, too , to promote your music. Most everyone these days has a Facebook account(or other social site). Copy and paste your songs up on your profile once in awhile- let your friends know about your music- they'll be impressed to see what you're doing. Hopefully this will generate more plays as your network "grows".
Everyone, Thanks for your contributions to this thread. Getting connected with others is key on any site, including Broadjam.....Best of luck, Roy
(Response to Protilius) Very well said my friend, there a lots of folks out there that can learn much from your post. I remember I was pretty rude in a review I did of one of N.Jones' songs :) I learned a lot from that.. I learned that music is NOT a competition, its a gift, and we should help each other the best we can to promote it. Thank you ALL for your support and inspiration, I'm proud to be a part of this community! ---Austin
My song "Into The Unknown" selected for wine retailer promotion. Thanks again Broadjam for these opportunities! So much great talent in this community- love hearing other's successes!
Congrats Ms. Taylor! That's awesome and inspiring!
Thank you. Happy New Year! Best, Dulcie
My song Into The Unknown considered for retail promotional opportunity- thanks again so much Broadjam!
My song "Triumphant" was selected again for movie trailer database opportunity- thanks again Roy and Broadjam!
Hey Broadjam Peeps! I'm on the Home Page! "When Heaven Screams" #1 on the electonic charts! Also #6 Northeast and #5 New York! Thanks!!!! TMV
Lookin good on that home page! :)
Thanks Bro! How goes it withy you?
"My One and Only Love" SELECTED for film placement- thanks again Broadjam!
My song "Triumphant" was SELECTED by provider- that's my first! Thanks so much Broadjam!
Love your music- crisp melodies and lyrics :)
MMI, thanks so much for your kind comments. I'm a bit discouraged now. The music industry is so difficult.
It is difficult, but i can hear your music on the RADIO!! and film/TV!
Sylvia, just keep getting your music out there- it's really good. I've posted your songs on my FB page- good luck with everything...
You too. Much luck. And thanks.
Hey Broadjam Peeps! Check out the Rock/Hard Rock charts. "Hot Girlz" (Instrumental) has reached #3 on the chart! Thanks so much for listening, and a special shout out to Nick Fuse and Lori Jennerjohn who first friended me on broadjam and are so supportive!
Good job Vic- keep on going!
"Good Night Ahead" makes Top 10 chart for R&B contemporary. Thanks Broadjam!
Cool song Vic! Good luck with it! Eso
Thanks Eso...how goes it with you? Any luck?
Vic, i won 1 peer review, and was "considered" for a "trailer" opportunity. But still waiting to be "selected". Not submitting as much anymore. Most of the opportunities end up going to outside sources...
My Song "Triumphant" was considered for opportunity. Thanks again Broadjam!
"My One and Only Love" was considered for film placement. Thanks again everyone.
Hot Girls by Vic Palermo made the Rock - Heavy Metal Top 10. Thanks so much to all who made this possible!
Vic- that's great news! I know you'll have more to come! Congrats again! E
Hey Broadjam friends...please check out my new tune, "Song From His Heart" It's a country tune!
Great song Vic!
Thanks! I hope it goes somewhere!
Dude..."She's gonna blow" is cool. I enjoyed it. PS How did you get so many songplays so quickly?
Vic, thanks for the comment. I think those song plays are mainly from submissions i did (?), and going through the peer rating system(?). Sometimes I'll post the link of a song to my Facebook account- so maybe I'm getting some hits from that, too. I'm not sure how the whole "play count" works. Thanks again Vic- I'll be checking out your works , too :)
I see. I dont knw how it works either as I am new to the songwriting end of things. I have to do the Facebook thng also, but I need to redo "Yo and I " and "April Showers" to get them ready for the mainstream listener. Are you doing this full time? If I'm aksing too many questions, just tell me to step off!
Vic, of course i don't mind :) I produce in my "spare time"- which is usually when my kids go to sleep- I'm lucky if i get in an hour of music time. So like you, i do it a little at a time. It's a tough balance- work, family, music- but i do the best i can.
I hear that!I have three myself. Between that and work and the house etc...it's rough.
Vic, so i learned something new today- after a song is "considered" it still has to be selected. There was one submission where the provider "considered" 8 songs and then made a note that said they decided to go with "custom music" for the licensing...what a downer!
I hear that. Pretty much sucks...It get's your hopes up and then you crash. Keep it up though. I hear it takes a good year and a half to 2 years of doing this to get it happening. (No matter how many of these sites you submit to, and no matter how many people you talk to) Another question...How many submissions did you make. I've only made 5 so far. No considerations. I will make more once I upgrade to the primo service. (I am currently on the free trial from ASCAP)
I've done about 30 with three considerations. I'm on the same free trial.
I think I'm going to do 10 more. Mostly with "Song From His Heart" I have to upgrade the instrumentation of "April Showers" and "You and I" before I start submitting those. I am also writing some other stuff that I want to have recorded soon. Let me know if you get anyting licenced and I'll let you know the same. Keep the faith! Vic
I loved your "Just One More Drink" Penny Lea
Penny , thanks so much. That was an experimental piece I did trying some simple guitar soloing(I'm new to the instrument).
Penny, just wanted to say thanks for the nice review you gave my song "Smoke Clearing". It's always great to get feedback from other music pros. I see it as constructive and motivating and I appreciate you taking time to review my works. I loved your "Tread Lightly" track. I'm also listening to "Sneaky" as I write. Your music reminds me of the classic jazz fusion i used to listen to- love it. Thanks again! Eso
Hey. I saw one of your posts. I like your stuff. I'm out of LI, NY. Sent you a friend request Vic
Hi Vic- thanks so much for checking out my music. I'm new to this site, so i have to look for the request, but i'll def add you. I look forward to hearing your works, too. Thanks again for the request. Eso(MMI)
Vic, finally was able to confirm your request. Still learning this site. I enjoyed listening to your "You and I" track- nice laid back melody with great vocals- actually, a cool summer song. Thanks again for adding me as a friend. Eso
I'm new to this as well. I see you've already had some stuff licenced. How many submissions have you made. I made only two so far. I'm trying to get myself up and running and am looking for any help or advice I can get. I'm glad you liked "You and I' It is the first tune I recoreded for sumbission. I submitted "Hot Girls" to a provder looking for a replacement for Motley Crue's "Girls, Girls. Girls." I got inspired, wrote and recorded the tune in my spare time (which is real limited) over 10 days. The song was listend to, but I dont think it will be used becasue it does not show up under "considered" If you get a minute, would you check that tune out and let me know what you think? Vic
Vic, just got this message tday. Like u my time also limited. I'm at party right now but I will try to get back to you later tnite. Btw-i did a lot of submissions.
Vic, i haven't been licensed yet, but i was "considered" in three different submissions, and i won one top rating in a submission(that was subsequently "considered"). In many of these opportunities, they are looking for several songs, and in others, they're looking for just one. I'm still waiting to see if my "considered" songs need to go through another selection process, or if that's it, and i'm just waiting for an email from the provider. I don't want to bother Roy with so many questions, so i'm waiting for now. From reading some other posts, i think there is still a final decision to be made from the "considered" songs. I will check out your "Girls" song. I'm not a big Motley fan, but i'll check it out. I'll keep you posted if something of mine is actually used. Then i'll understand this process better. I just joined in April. be in touch- Eso
Vic, just listened to the Hot Girls track. U know it sounds like an awesome rock song from the 80's (was that the intended feel?). The instrumentation was crisp (I loved the drums). I listened to it through headphones and the only thing i feel is the guitar sounded "muffled" and a little too much to the left. Maybe it could've been mixed a touch louder. It's an awesome part of the song- so if u can remix it bring it out some more(u want to showcase it). But the song is great!
I see. I just made a few more submissions also. We'll see how it goes. There are a couple of opportuites that i'm witing for now. I have a ton of other stuff to record too, but writing for the opportunities has given me direction on writing. Sort of like a homework assigment. Please let me know how you fare with your submissions and I'll keep you abreast of what is happening with me. I just joined at the end of may/ beginning of june. My problem is I just dont have a lot recorded yet, but am building my catalog one song at a time. "Hot Girls" was written expressly for a licencing opportunity looking for a song to replace Motley Crue's "Girs Girls Girls" I wrote and recorded the whole thing in 10 days of "spare time" so, yes, that feel was completely inended. I had to get the song in for the deadline which is why the mix was a little off. I since have fixed the mix making all the corrections that you have pointed out and will continue to sumbit the tune to other providers as well. Thanks for the input. Let's keep in touch....
Just so you know, you can re- upload a song. I did that a few times when i rushed a submission out. Generally not the way i like to do it, but hey, sometimes it happens. Ok, good luck to you- keep the music going :)
Thanks! Hey, FYI...I am on LI and play a mean Electric bass. (That's my main thing) I have a real knack for coming up with sick bass lines. I've done some things with some real cool electronic musicians like Gal and Matt Moldover. Wouldnt mind doing some colaboration. (I hope I'm not sounding pushy...I just like to meet and make friends. Seems like the only way to make things happen.)
Vic, that's good to know- i 'll keep u in mind. I usually do all the instrumentation myself in my studio, but if i'm in a jam, i'll reach out to you. Collaborating is a great way to inject fresh ideas. Thanks for the offer :)
Roy, just wanted to thank you yet again :) A third song of mine was selected for a licensing submission. Thanks again for making this all possible. I also received a wonderful review from Mr. Steve Dafoe, so I really appreciate that- thanks again Roy! MMI
MMI, Congrats and I'm glad you're having some success....BTW: If Steve Dafoe says your stuff is good, you can trust his judgement. I have high regard for Steve and he will always give you an honest opinion....Thanks for keeping me updated....Best of luck, Roy
Roy Stop putting that kind of pressure on me! But Roy I had not reviewed much last year or so, but over last few weeks I kicked it up a notch. I'm amazed by the talent out there.
Mr Steve you will find nothing but love in me and I will do my works that others would get a good love success out of my work. I am nothing but love to all of you.Julien G. Wilson sr
Mr. Dafoe just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for the nice review you gave my song "Smoke Clearing". It really means a lot to me. I didn't expect the great feedback. It's very motivating and i hope to continue my learning process in producing and recording. Thanks again for taking the time to listen to my music! Sincerely, MMI
Ur Welcome and I enjoyed listening! Best of luck! (and it's just Steve)
Thanks Roy for the opportunities! My song just made your top 10 list in the Electronic- experimental category- thanks so much again. Love to hear the other music from other great musicians! MMI
Roy, one of my songs just made your top 10 list in the Electronic-Experimental class. Thanks so much for the opportunities. I love hearing all the great works from other musicians. I think two of my other works will be selected by providers, so just wanted to say thamks so much again! MMI
MMI, Congrats on the Top 10 and the selection by providers. Keep making great music and it sounds like you're on the right track.....Best, Roy
Roy- thanks AGAIN- just made the Top 10 lists with two more songs. Thanks again so much for all these opportunities! MMI
Hi Roy. Been enjoying your site and listening to other musicians works. thanks for the opportunities for film and tv.