RE: Steemit For Musicians Part One: How To Get Started & What's Worked For Me

[jessamynorchard]

Thank you, and thank you! I followed you back, as well!

When you were getting started on Steemit as an artist, musician, thinker, and creator in general, what were some of the things you wish you knew then that you know now? I'm trying to cover as many bases as possible in this series to help new musicians feel at home here, rather than overwhelmed.

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[condra]

That's a great question. It's hard to answer because it was so new back then and has continued to change so much over time. I can certainly give you 3 things I would suggest newbies DON'T do!

• Don't make low value, spammy posts. They're unlikely to earn anything, and will put off potential followers, commenters, and curators.
• Don't make low value, spammy comments. It's simply a waste of time.
• Don't lose sight of the cumulative nature of Steemit activity. Assuming you have any sort of talent, perseverance is likely to gain you increasingly more followers, and the experience will help you refine your niche to be more profitable.

[jessamynorchard]

Totally agree with you in all regards, here. The platform does evolve quickly, so I do know some of my issues then are not issues now...however, I see these things as completely timeless in regard to the platform, and would like to quote you on this in my next installment if that's something you are okay with me doing. :) It's great advice. Sometimes, in an open sandbox with so much you can do, knowing those things that you probably shoouln't do carry equal value and weight. Thank you again for your insight.

[condra]

I'm absolutely in favor of you quoting me, especially when you mention me ;)
Was actually thinking, you could do a great post by pooling some tips together. Best of luck!

[condra]

You seem to have a knack for bringing the musicians of Steemit together. Keep it up!

[jessamynorchard]

Thank you for that...when I first joined, one of my first courses of action was to help create the #originalmusic tag so we had an umbrella where we could go to hear truly original music, for those of us who are both here creating it and those who are here to listen to it. I really love our community of musicians here, and the more we can connect with each other and encourage each other, the better off we will all be. I'm a cheesy teamwork and community lover. :)