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What are some different ways I can get my name out to share my music?

I'm a 14 year old high school student, I make music and want to possibly pursue it as a career. My only thing is that I don't know how to get my name out, I've tried social media but it hasn't seemed to work out.

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Torii’s Answer

Hey! Have you thought about trying thinking locally to amplify your music? If I were you I would reach out to my high school or middle school teams and see if you can create custom walk up music for the baseball or softball teams, then ask those people to post videos and tag you in them. Same with dance teams or cheer teams, offering them something that also helps you. Also, I would be at every local talent show, fair, community event etc, offering to play music. If you're really serious you could also do birthdays or parties for a discounted rate as long as they tag you and allow you to film content that you can then put on social. Think more broadly about getting your music out there, and remember if people are getting something out of your request and it's still beneficial to you in terms or content creation and exposure then it's a deal worth making!

Good Luck
Thank you comment icon Thank you for the advice, Torii. Kacie
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Joy’s Answer

I understand. Social media is getting harder because many people are trying to get seen so you need a break from a teacher who has connections in the music scene and because you are fourteen most people in the industry want you to mature and come back at eighteen. What about performing in a talent show? Best of luck!
Thank you comment icon I appreciate you taking the time to answer this. Kacie
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Thomas’s Answer

Content content content content and content. And not just on one platform. You should honestly be consistently uploading (whatever that looks like for you) on all the main platforms- Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc. And you can't just post the same style and just hope. That's exactly why you think it's not working yet. I was in the same place. You're going up against everyone else when you post content. The comedians, the commentators, the news anchors, the circus performers, the theater performers, the writers, the clout chasers, the businesses, and the conglomerates. So, you really need to pay attention to how long people watch your content on average and test to see if different formats work better. Keep videos short (like no more than a minute) unless you're posting something specific like a day in life or something that would require more time.

A few things that I hope will help you on your journey:

1. Don't obsess over views. They should ONLY tell you the mass appeal of what you did. But that should only be for building your audience- which will take time. Focus more on if people are returning and liking your content consistently.
2. A post didn't work? Good. That means you can learn from it. If you use Instagram as your main platform, utilize the Instagram Trial Reels feature and test until something sticks better. And- if you have a post that does well, don't just continue that format, post THAT EXACT post again! Social media is weird because people will forget. Pretty quickly too. So you can repost things as long as it's not in the same two weeks or something. Give a little time for the post to breath and post again.
3. Give yourself a little grace. At 14, I doing exactly what you were- posting but not seeing anything in return. If you don't give up, there won't be a reason why you won't succeed. So just keep at it.
4. Don't rely only on social media. Perform often- open mics, school talent shows, fundraisers, school shows, community shows, showcases, and literally anything else you can find- go for the performance. It doesn't matter how big or small it is- what matters is you're getting your reps in (if you don't know about it yet, look up the 10,000 hour theory, rule).

The last thing I'll say is that you shouldn't be putting too much pressure on yourself to make this music thing work. Be a kid for as long as you can. There is PLENTY of time to worry about what your career will be, who you'll be as an adult, and how you'll make money. Right now, focus on making memories in high school that you can look back on fondly.
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John’s Answer

Hi Kacie!
Here's a link to some free getting started guides from CD Baby. I recommend "How to Promote your Ideas" and "Marketing Your Music 101" - and they have others you might be interested in. I agree with Joy and Torii about participating in everything around you that's music related: School band / orchestra, choir, school plays, church choir, talent shows, performing at the Fair, helping out in local studios or music venues, it all build experience and also gets you connected with people who may be able to guide you to direct opportunities later on.
Good luck on your journey - you're going to do great!
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. I am glad to kniw you havr interest in music.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Join the music society in school and participate the performance
2. Join the music contest to demonstrate your capabilities
3. Explore any bands recruiting fir members
4. Try busking in busy pedestrians area
5. Look for performance opportunities in lounge, bars, public events, etc
Hope thus helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Aml’s Answer

The biggest thing is: don’t rely on social media alone. At 14, focus on building a small, real audience rather than chasing viral numbers.

Try:
Post 15–30 second clips of your strongest moments on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Collaborate with other young artists, singers, and producers.
Perform at school events, local open mics, or competitions.
Share your music in relevant music communities without spamming.
Use YouTube and SoundCloud to build a proper catalog.
Share the story behind your songs and your creative process—people connect with the person behind the music.

Most importantly, keep creating and improving. 100 genuine listeners who come back to your music are more valuable than 10,000 random views.
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Akshata’s Answer

If you want to get your name out as a singer, focus on consistency and making your voice recognizable:

1. Post Reels & YouTube Shorts — short, powerful portions of songs.
2. Create a series — e.g., “old legendary songs” or “90s Melody Series.”
3. Collaborate with other singers/musicians to reach new audiences.
4. Show behind-the-scenes moments, not just finished performances.
5. Perform at local/corporate/community events and share good clips.
6. Keep your name, profile photo, and style consistent across platforms.
7. Tell the story behind songs—emotion makes people remember you.
8. Build your own identity: “My voice, my style, my songs.”
Most importantly: don’t chase every trend. Build a style people can recognize as YOU.
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