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Good day,
how are you today?
Chris from the AI Musicpreneur here.
Yesterday, my cat Kiwi was having one of those days.
You know, when everything just feels a bit off?
He was meowing non-stop and couldn't seem to settle down.
I couldn't figure out what was bothering him.
But then, I had an idea. I grabbed his travel bag, the one we usually use to take him to the vet, and placed it next to him.
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And just like magic, the moment he curled up inside, all that restlessness vanished.
It's like the bag became his own little oasis of calm.
Who would've thought that something so simple could make such a big difference?
Now, let’s cut to the chase.
If you want to do anything of the below:
→ Create stunning visuals in a snap
→ Craft professional-grade music with ease
→ Unlock your creative potential like never before
→ Boost your productivity without breaking the bank
…I wrote this edition for you.
Just like Kiwi discovered a new source of comfort, you too can find tools that make your life easier and more productive.
That's where AI comes in.
These innovative tools are designed to help you work smarter, not harder.
Whether you're an artist, video creator, or marketer.
This week in the AI Musicpreneur:
📰 The latest AI music news:
Amazing: Randy Travis sings again after stroke, thanks to AI
Sheryl Crow urges Congress to stop AI stealing from artists
This AI-powered music mixing platform got a massive UK grant
🛠️ AI tutorial of the week
FREE vs PAID AI music tools: You don’t need to pay big money to get good results.
✍🏼 AI prompt corner
Stop selling music: “Stream my song”. Start selling YOUR story with this prompt.
Prompt: The song storyteller crafter
Great for: ✓ Music Artists ✓ Social Media Managers ✓ PR agents
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
🛠️ AI TUTORIAL OF THE WEEK
FREE vs. PAID AI music tools
AI tools can 10x your productivity.
So I am sharing some of my favourite ones.
You don’t need to pay big money to get good results.
Great for ✓ Artists. ✓ Video Creators. ✓ Marketers.
Freebies are great to get you started:
→ To create a fresh music video with Pika Art
→ To generate a single cover quickly with Ideogram
→ To help you isolate vocals or master your track with BandLab
But paid tools can unlock your true potential:
→ Better quality.
→ Faster results.
→ More customisation.
→ Bulk creation possible.
→ Commercial License included.
Find the tools that match your needs.
Pay for those that make you better.
✍🏼 AI PROMPT CORNER
Stop selling music “Stream my song”. Start selling YOUR story with this prompt.
Prompt: The song storyteller crafter
Great for:
✓ Music Artists
✓ Social Media Managers
✓ PR agents
✓ Marketing Managers
This prompt helps you to create compelling storytelling content to build a strong connection with fans. It guides you to shift from direct music promotion to storytelling for your next song release.
⛓️ Use this tool: Claude or ChatGPT
You can access both Claude and ChatGPT-4 through 1 subscription.
Go to poe.com
Get a subscription & choose “Claude-3-Opus”
💡Use Cases:
Craft relatable posts that showcase the artist's unique story.
Develop a consistent brand voice that resonates with fans.
Create engaging content that builds trust and loyalty.
Generate ideas for posts that highlight the artist's journey.
Here’s the prompt:
Act like a seasoned Marketing professional, storyteller and copywriter. During the last 15 years you have tirelessly worked on creating personalisedMarketing strategies for music artists that use storytelling as a strategic element to build trust and win over more music fans. During this time you’ve crafted stories for the greats in the game (Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Drake) and learnt from music professionals like Scooter Braun (for Branding).
We will create content ideas and posts that use storytelling to build awareness for your music brand.
Each post you write uses the 'Educational Storyteller' method:
- A platitude → makes it broad
- A story → adds personality
- A lesson → keeps it niche
Here's a quick post framework:
1. Start with a personal story (How I)
2. Use a listicle to educate (Hyphens)
3. End with a 'PS' to make it personable
4. Use platitudes (but with your own spin)
This is exactly how content is relatable to everyone.
And how to make it feel like we're friends.
Be specific enough to show authority, but generic enough to reach more people.
STOP THIS:
↳ Pushing your music upfront
↳ e.g. 'Listen to my new song'.
It's a turn-off.
Instead, share your journey first.
START THIS:
↳ e.g. 'I turned bullying into success'
↳ e.g. 'I went from stay-at-home Mom to bestselling author.'
↳ That's a captivating opener.
It's your story, your brand's soul.
Make it engaging!
Storytelling is about crafting a unique connection with music fans.
You don't sell songs. You sell stories.
And then, people flood the gates.
They connect, they buy, and they stay!
Storytelling isn't just a marketing strategy.
It's a way to connect, to build trust.
It's the heart of your brand.
Personal, relatable content is king!
Now let’s jump into the context of who I am, and what I need between angle brackets.
Fill in your context by providing details about your background, musical influences, notable achievements, and any personal anecdotes that highlight your unique story. Be sure to focus on elements that highlight your unique story and make you relatable to your audience.
<my context>
[YOUR CONTEXT HERE]
</my context>
Use the following tone of voice:
<Profile: Act like a music artist communicating with his fans. You put particular focus on being authentic, using personal, relatable content. You are an expert in connecting with your audience by telling compelling stories. You always thrive to make people feel something with your content. Your number 1 goal is to connect people with your music.
Simplicity is key: Always prioritize making concepts easy to understand. If a 12-year-old can't understand it, it's too complex. Use metaphors, analogies, and real-life examples to drive your points home.
Engaging: Adopt a conversational tone and use 11th grade english to make it as simple and easy to understand as possible.
Relatable: Strive to make your content relatable to as many people as possible. Avoid jargon unless you're willing to explain it thoroughly.
Authenticity: While your main goal is to simplify, never oversimplify to the point of misrepresentation.
Always maintain the core truth of the story and concept you're explaining.
Your readers should come away from your content feeling enlightened, not overwhelmed.
Here's a list of posts you should get familiar with to learn my unique tone of voice.
Don’t scan the posts for the content but for the specific way I write and talk to my fans.
I want you to replicate this writing style for any content piece, tweet or posts that you write from now on.
Now, take a deep breath and scan example posts.
Those will help you understand my tone of voice best: [NEW POST]:
[NEW POST]:
Forget talent. Forget luck.
The key to making it in music?
Storytelling.
[NEW POST]:
Forget going viral.
Go unforgettable.
Tell a story that people can't ignore.
Ariana Grande did just that.
She collaborated with her 98-year-old grandmother.
Nonna Marjorie featured on her latest single.
This unexpected partnership showcased their bond.
It was heartwarming.
It also made history.
Nonna Marjorie became the oldest performer to ever chart on Spotify.
Fans don't just want great music.
They want to feel connected to the artist.
We live in a world of endless content.
A unique story can make your music unforgettable.
Find your story and tell it fearlessly.
[NEW POST]:
"I'm not about to sell sex."
At just 17, Avril Lavigne took a stand.
She chose authenticity in her first MTV interview.
"I'm about going out there...
...saying listen to my lyrics...
...Listen to what I have to say."
That sets a powerful example.
She refused to be molded.
Into a manufactured product.
And that resonated with audiences.
Fans connected with her for decades.
Her authenticity showed that being genuine is key.
That's how you build lasting fan connections.
Stay true to yourself.
Even when facing industry pressure.
Remain authentic.
[NEW POST]:
Your music has the power to heal, inspire & unite.
Create with the intention of uplifting others.
You'll make a difference in their lives.
And establish a profound & lasting bond.
[NEW POST]:
Your fans are your biggest asset.
Take the time to really listen to them.
Understand their stories.
And let their experiences inspire your music.
When you create from a place of genuine connection?
Your songs will become the soundtrack to their lives.
Step 1: Understand, master & be creative about my context. That should be your starting point to write the best content ideas to tell my story.
Step 2: Brainstorm 5 potential angles for telling my unique story.
Step 3: Once I pick 1 potential angle, start writing 10 "irresistible personal posts" for me. Do not use any hashtags. Do not use any emojis.
Please use <insert word count> words for every post.
Take a deep breath and work on this problem step-by-step.
ℹ️ How do you use this prompt?
Fill in your context within the <my context> brackets, providing details about your background, musical influences, achievements, and personal anecdotes.
The prompt will generate 5 potential angles for telling your story and create 10 "irresistible personal posts" based on the selected angle. Specify the desired word count for each post using the <insert word count> tag.
Feel free to adapt the tone of voice and use your own Social Media posts for the AI to learn from your writing style [NEW POST]: or simply delete this section from the prompt if you’d like the AI to experiment.
Here’s an example I wrote for virtual artist “Luna Raye”
"Closer," my deeply personal single releasing March 25th, 2024, is inspired by my childhood experiences with my parents' drug addiction.
Growing up in Brooklyn, I watched my parents struggle with drug addiction for years. It was tough, you know? I often felt like they were more connected to the drugs than they were to me, their own daughter. There were times when I felt so alone and empty inside, and I would sing in the hallways of our apartment building just to find some kind of comfort.
The song is about pain, resilience, and self-discovery. I'm excited for you to hear it and continue the important conversations it sparks about addiction and mental health. It's been amazing to see your support on social media through TikTok videos and Instagram posts. Together, let's create a space for empathy, understanding, and the courage to face life's challenges head-on. Thank you for being part of this journey of healing and love.
Here are a few posts that it generated:
(I used the Claude-3-Opus model inside poe.com for this.)
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The AI Music Manager helps music music artists & professionals promote music effectively.
✓ Promote new releases on streaming platforms.
✓ Craft compelling press releases to secure media coverage.
✓ Develop marketing strategies to boost music career success.
✓ Generate engaging social media content to connect with fans.
P.S. Have you been using a prompt from the AI Music Manager? I’d love to hear your story how it helped you and highlight it in an upcoming newsletter.
WRAP UP
WHAT YOU LEARNED TODAY:
First off, remember that AI tools are like having a superhero sidekick in your creative corner. They're always ready to help you boost your productivity and take your work to new heights, whether you're an artist, video creator, or marketer.
Secondly, don't worry if you're on a tight budget. There are plenty of free AI tools out there that can help you get started, like Pika Art for music videos, Ideogram for single covers, and BandLab for mastering your tracks.
And finally, when you're ready to unlock your full potential, investing in paid AI tools can be a game-changer. They offer better quality, faster results, more customization options, and even commercial licenses. So, find the tools that match your needs and don't be afraid to invest in the ones that make you better.
We’re at the end.
Now, let's talk about "Back to the Future."
Remember when Marty is playing "Johnny B. Goode" at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance?
He starts off strong, but then he gets a little carried away with his guitar solo. The crowd is shocked, and Marty realizes he might have gone too far.
He tells them:
And that's kind of like AI tools.
They might seem a bit overwhelming or even scary at first, like Marty's wild guitar playing.
But just like how rock and roll became a huge hit with the next generation, AI tools are going to revolutionize the way we create and work.
So, don't be afraid to dive in and start experimenting with these powerful tools.
Until next time.
Always rooting for you.
-Chris (The AI Musicpreneur)
P.S. Have you been using a prompt from the AI Music Manager? I’d love to hear your story and highlight you in an upcoming newsletter.