{"id":8213,"date":"2023-02-16T16:48:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:48:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:48:22","slug":"top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips for a Compelling Music Livestream Music Marketing Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#How_to_improve_your_music_livestreams\" >How to improve your music livestreams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#1_Encourage_audience_interaction\" >1. Encourage audience interaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#2_Prep_your_stream\" >2. Prep your stream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#3_Start_now_upgrade_later\" >3. Start now, upgrade later<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#4_Set_a_schedule\" >4. Set a schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#5_Be_yourself\" >5. Be yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/16\/top-5-tips-for-a-compelling-music-livestream-music-marketing-blog\/#Those_are_Emmas_top_five_tips_for_producing_a_captivating_livestream\" >Those are Emma\u2019s top five tips for producing a captivating livestream.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_your_music_livestreams\"><\/span>How to improve your music livestreams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Celebrated independent songwriter and pro live-streamer Emma McGann shares her top five tips for delivering an engaging livestream.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to grow your audience and keep them coming back for more, every time you go live!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Encourage_audience_interaction\"><\/span>1. Encourage audience interaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most important thing about livestreaming is audience interaction. Emma says:<\/p>\n<p><em>It\u2019s so important to interact with the people that are actually sat at home watching you in real time. They\u2019ve taken time out of their day to come in and see you in your element. So make sure you answer any questions that come your way, drum up conversation, maybe talk about a specific topic to really engage everybody who\u2019s tuned in.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Prep_your_stream\"><\/span>2. Prep your stream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It pays to be prepared. Emma says:<\/p>\n<p><em>No doubt you\u2019re already jumping into your vocal warm-ups and rehearsing before you jump into your stream. Try to iron out any Tech Gremlins or difficulties before you go live. I\u2019d recommend hosting a dummy stream, maybe on YouTube on a different account that is not connected to your music account just so you can get a feel for what the audio and the video is going to look and sound like on the other end.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_now_upgrade_later\"><\/span>3. Start now, upgrade later<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beginning is the hardest part. Improvements can happen as you build your skills and audience. Emma says:<\/p>\n<p><em>Don\u2019t worry about having the best equipment to go live. Go live with the equipment that you already have, even if it\u2019s just on your phone. You can jump on and connect with your audience no matter what equipment you have, and you can always upgrade a little bit later down the line.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Set_a_schedule\"><\/span>4. Set a schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A regular schedule builds anticipation and participation. Emma explains:<\/p>\n<p><em>Letting your audience know when and where they can find you is key. Depending on how regularly you go live, make sure that you do a social push well in advance so people know exactly where to find you and they don\u2019t miss your show. Whatever your schedule for live streaming is, host it on your website or on your Discord or somewhere accessible to your fans and keep things consistent. If you\u2019ve set a date for your stream, make sure you show up on time.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_yourself\"><\/span>5. Be yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Authenticity is key. Emma says:<\/p>\n<p><em>Showcase the content on your stream that you love to share. Lean into the fact that mistakes are going to happen. Live is real-time and there\u2019s no room for editing. That might sound scary if you\u2019ve never gone live before. The sooner you accept that mistakes can happen and lean into that real-time moment, then the more enjoyment you\u2019re gonna have. And your audience are going to enjoy the show more to.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Those_are_Emmas_top_five_tips_for_producing_a_captivating_livestream\"><\/span>Those are Emma\u2019s top five tips for producing a captivating livestream.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@EmmaMcGann\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For more advice, check out Emma McGann\u2019s YouTube channel.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>And check out Emma\u2019s music at\u2026<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">OFFICIAL SITE: \u25ba <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3kyZHdUV3pueUFCUEh1Tm12bmUxZENrSlNzQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTDk5bGRpaWkydnJWLURid1d0WjRzSGpUeEhseW1vNVdfSjREc0Q3My13S1oyZlE2bGY0Y1g4N3VMWG5GWThVTHRVbWlwamE2VnJIcVFUYmhEak1jTDcwdG9EVUJSY29MQ0tzQzZrZEd3V3N5SGlNWQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emmamcgann.com%2F&amp;v=rBiiLXF84Ww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.emmamcgann.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">TIKTOK: \u25ba <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazZYUGZMWVA1SjBYY3djQmlNMFdDeEVubG9Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tuc2tBZlNRbnk0WFgwT0pFLTBLU2ViN3VaNmU4REVDUzZKWDlZZ3J5MXJiRFVNX2MtQ3NRMjktMkRJb0tBUU9jeFJLM0FEYUtRSHRId1JGMDY1V2FJWkdzRE83elVjMXVfRThnNlBpeTlqY3R6Vi0ydw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40emmamcgann&amp;v=rBiiLXF84Ww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@emmamcgann<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">TWITCH: \u25ba <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZaSnRpTlJDSDNvNGs1R1prdEtPX2JhMHF2UXxBQ3Jtc0tudHZ6RHY3aGl2UWJleVM4Q2dCaWVrVUUtNkstamU5dXZ4NXo2S3ZxemxvdjJMbXJYalkwMk1HZ0dvMWsxd1BGX09uSnE1T1JMN2ZvMVZVaXpzR2lYdHVjSk9jTGFFN2NnaU82N0IwNUQtWXR6bmNQYw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Femmamcgann&amp;v=rBiiLXF84Ww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/emmamcgann<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\">INSTAGRAM: \u25ba <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazlvUjBQYndYdFFNWUtKdUdjOENfdWxIX3A2Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttS0hGVGJyTG45amNuRzhwQlJXNjVSUGVzVHY2bURRNGhTMGp6UTlibmh1YVVBMmJUMnFUNEc0UkNvdS0wWEQ2NDEyQklYdVRGWnlqOGk3VGRCLW9fSjQ4UEFhNXhJXzhPQXpkeG9KdDQ1Tnh2MHZOZw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Femmamcgann&amp;v=rBiiLXF84Ww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emmamcgann<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/top-5-livestream-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 Tips for a Compelling Music Livestream<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to improve your music livestreams. Celebrated independent songwriter and pro live-streamer Emma McGann shares her top five tips for delivering an engaging livestream. Here\u2019s how to grow your audience and keep them coming back for more, every time you go live! 1. Encourage audience interaction The most important thing about livestreaming is audience interaction. Emma says: It\u2019s so important to interact with the people that are actually sat at home watching you in real time. They\u2019ve taken time out of their day to come in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-music-marketing-blogs"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8213\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}