"if you're not enjoying the journey, you will ultimately lose" hell yeah :)

Number 5 about enjoying the journey is so fucking real about life in general. Most people wish their life away waiting for the 'next' thing to fulfil them. Gratitude for what you already have (both materially and skill-wise) is where it's at. Remember, you're whole and complete in this very moment. I feel like aspiring musicians especially can easily forget this.

0:21 (1) Have something to say 1:34 (2) Represent an Audience 2:34 (3) Be Original 4:10 (4) Be Instant 6:06 (5) Focus on the Experience 8:11 (6) Learn by Experimenting 9:43 (7) Practice, Practice Practice 11:23 (8) Be a great story teller 13:12 (9) Take control 14:44 (10) Understand What GOOD looks like BONUS TIP - Always put your audience first

Success in music was simple for me. I just had to play for 10,000 people and then the flood gates opened because I started to getting good enough to play for 2 or 3 people at a time. Cheers Damo! 🐒

I like how motivation and practical this was at the same time

I'm not a musician, I create guided meditations. I'm absolutely IN LOVE with your channel. You are so authentic. You motivate me and your advice is so helpful. Thank you so much, please keep videos coming so I can continue to binge watch and grow!

Love that Damo puts his audience first by having a secret tip at the end of the video about how you should put your audience first.

Your clarity of message and passion is much appreciated!

Best Advice ever, do not let the number dictate happiness.

I've been watching your videos for a few days now, but this one really nailed it. Specially the "enjoy the path" part. So true!

"This is what I stand for". So helpful!

I personally find point No. 1 very important. I almost only listen to bands and artists who really have something to say and with whom I feel that it comes from the heart. Everything else is a waste of time for me... (I myself also only write songs when I really have something to say, and one could certainly argue about this strategy). On the other hand, I have noticed more and more often in the last years that the statement of a song or an artist rather decreases in importance or does not exist. Basically it is less about a profound statement but about (mostly superficial) values, feelings and moods that an artist conveys. But yes, basically I also believe that an artist has to convey and transport something in order to be successful! Thanks for the Video!

"this is who this is for" and NOBODY FOLLOWS THE MIDDLE THEY FOLLOW THE EDGES!! TRUE! and I have A LOT Of people hating me!!! I'm on a great path! thanks so much, Damien! LOVE your channel !

Thank you so much sir!💐💐💐 its always great to see you🌟🌟🌟🌟 i m really gratefull to find your channel!

Thanks for keeping us going with all these videos they keep us on track for sure!

Dude I’ve been following your Channel for a while. And I must tell you that you inspired me so much! Especially during this difficult times! I'm an actor and a musician, and due to the situation I found my self without a job stuck at home. Watching Your videos inspired me to start developing and working on my youtube channel, and I must tell it improved my days and my life. Thank you so much!!❤️❤️❤️

Great advice as always. Thanks Damian!

Thank you Damian. Its hard during this shutdown to keep trying but your positivity sure helps!

Thanks for your great energy and attitude! Keeping us looking on the bright side. Thank you brother!

Now that we're all locked up in our homes, it's so refreshing to get this kind of content. It always is, but specially now because it helps me focusing on what I can do now for the future, instead of how bad is the current situation. Thank you Damian for your valuable advise, I truly enjoy watching your videos. A fan from Spain 🇪🇦💪🏼🦠

I suggest that if you're in a band, you have every member of the band WATCH THIS VIDEO, have a giant sit-down meeting and GET EVERYBODY ON THE SAME PAGE. It's so frustrating when the band members don't all want the same thing. It's very difficult to get talented people, who are all driven in the same way to be successful, when people are all "wired" differently, and "success" means something different to everyone. You may have to rotate through different band members as your band becomes more successful, because everyone is excited in the beginning - until they see the volume of work and commitment needed. As your band becomes more successful, you will be able to attract the kind of person that is more appropriate, or that you need, to fill that position long-term. You are building a team for the long haul. Damian - as usual, you are RIGHT ON about everything that you are saying. Thank you for being here, and for your channel! - Andrew Colyer, New York

its about playing great songs and shows, and set people free. to allow them to be their own best, true self,

This is who I am! This is what I stand for!

Really loving your content Damian!

Such a good video Damo! Thanks for making it!

I haven't watched your videos since I decided to stay home for the coronavirus. I'm so happy I came back! You are literally making history Damian. It's amazing the love and enery you put on what you do. Viva la música!

This was awesome Sir. Thank you 👐🏾

These tips are GOLD!

Can't agree more. Most of the music coming out these days is so dumbed down and generic. But the good ones shine. Just look at lewis capaldi.. His story was his heartbreak and gave the audience his experience on an entire album. Every song tells a story. Morrissey, Damon Albarn, Cobain, Alex Turner all had something to say and went against the grain and still remembered to this day. Modern pop music is regurgitated with the intention of it lasting as long as a pint of milk. It's a gamble to go against the norm and be different but if it pays off you can go global. Great video mate 👌

Woah 19 minutes. You're a legend

Thanks for these videos!

On point as always! Thanks Damian

Total Legend. Thanks so much Damian really great advice.

great content

Loved the fact that you are straight to the point in 20 sec

Not only this video is super informative but I feel the energy flowing through Damian's body this is weird... but great content ! Thanks a lot

Thank you!!

Great top 10. Thanks a lot.

This is my third video tonight you're videos are insightful tomorrow looks better now thank you again blessings

Awesome!

So much wisdom!

Thank you!

Thanks so much for your advice man.

Bonus Tip! Love it man.

sound advice. Thank you

Another motivational banger. Thank you Damian!

Excellent!!

this is precious, thank you from Argentina!!

Awesome tips Thankyou

I love each one of your videos, It means a lot to me, I'm starting a new project and.. to be honest I hadn't had any idea how music industry works. Now that I'm looking further, I got it better. ♥️

Man if I had the money I would hire you as my manager/producer. Your knowledge of the music industry is absolutely amazing and for that I thank you so keep up the great work and be safe.

Good content man got right into the video thanks ‘

This channel gives me so much freaking hope, thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I love #7 .. I definitely agree.. practice these tips this man is giving you.. it all matters .. 💯💯💯

cheers for these videos dude, really appreciate them!

Brilliant Damien

Enjoying the journey tip is right on the money. It's definitely a hard one to always remember haha It's great to have big goals but staying in the moment is so important.

Highlight of my days

Ach Damian. You've got something to say. Congrats.

Great! Respect

Once again, Damian, you have accomplished sharing some very powerful content that we musicians & songwriters can create & share with our own fans/audiences in our personal music journey to build a wildly successful online business. I'm sure many of your followers, myself included, deeply appreciate your advice, information, and instructions regarding how to build an online music business. And Once Again, Thank You So Much!!!

Thanks for sharing “simple” but VERY effective tips. Most useful!

right now, we are focusing on recording 4 great songs which came out of this lock down era....will love to share and show....thanks for your tips!

Amazing!!

I'm already winning. Because I love the experience, and enjoying the process! I am already in the end game, I just hope my end keeps getting better :-).

Thanks for the advice! I have never felt like I have fit in..

You are amazing❤️

Amazing , very Zen Damian!

19 minutes... Awesome!!

Definitely got the brain going with ideas!😀 With lockdown, we have been taking the time to re-evaluate how we are using social media and your content is a massive, massive help! Hopefully, once this pandemic has washed away, we can keep up the momentum alongside gigs and bring value to our audience whilst they are at home (and not just when they are watching us!) Anyway, just wanted to mention how grateful we are for your videos and the educational value we are getting! Hope the lockdown isn’t getting you down 😂 Kind regards Regards 😉

Thanks a lot for this information. I’ve watched 3 videos in its entirety, 1 after another. It helps a lot.

Wow I really appreciate this I did not expect these helpful tips. I will be getting to it then!

This is good sensible advice. Thanks.

Thank you for this! Audience first.

This is great advice, thank you so much!

Best vids in the industry

I had no idea that many tracks got uploaded to Spotify every day. Holy Shit! 🤯 Damian: You got to be original and stand out Me: lol im a deer 🦌

I am 19 years old kid. One of my youtube videos of my rap music is trash so. I intended to stop making rap musics. I gave making one, not a good advice. I only use my iPhone to make rap with no studio mic and everything. It’s a good thing to give talent up. 🙂

Thanks so much for this!! My favorite video of yours so far(haven't watched all, though, but working on it). I find a lot of KZfaq videos to repeat themselves and be quite vague... But this one was great:) Favorite: "Represent an audience". I find this difficult, but feel like you explained this in a new way, a little easier to comprehend. Cheers, Eli

I love this man, absolute unit

The part about being a good storyteller is even more important for instrumental musicians, since there's literally no lyrics to tell the story. Way too often do I see good instrumental-artists who put out really killer music, but then there's no story behind the songs, so you're kinda left wondering "why should I care?". Personally, I'm not a very good storyteller at all. I don't have any vintage-gear that can tell those stories for me either, although I have modded 3 of my 4 electric guitars to better fit my tastes, which I suppose could tell some kind of weird story? I have a very clear mental image of what "good" or "successful" looks like to me. The challenge lies in getting there. I've wasted enough time on KZfaq for today. Time to get shit done.

Great video, so much helpful information. Thank you for making it

thank you for all your great tips and work :)

GREAT IDEAS!!!! LOVE THIS!!!

The cutest part of this video: 9:46.

Man I hope you were my manager thanks for bringing my motivation back really needed✈️

Hey! I’ve recently started watching all your vids and have noticed your subs growing! Congrats I’ve been sharing with all my friends that are artists! Thanks Many blessings! JUSTE

Watched 6 well listened to at work today definitely insightful. Will totally be implementing alot of these tactics. Keep moving forward 👊🏻

Damian, could you do a future video on how to get your audience involved with your music when you are playing a gig?

Oooh a new video!!

Oh damn! I'd forgotten that Good Charlotte song but reckon I could still sing along

Excelent! Top quality on Yoitube. So much reflection and common sense. How much time it toke to prepare this video? Congrats!

great stuff!

Loving the video....

Thank you 🙏

Great insights. Thanks

Love the original section because I feel like I'm there. Everything else is so much work damnit lol (rolls up sleeves)(hold my beer)

Thanks always for your advice Damian. I do have a question if I may. Is it smart to post on social media things you did in the past like interviews or experiences from gigs in the past years like a throwback? Working on new music now but while I wait to come out, would it be smart to go back of the former experiences!?

Hey Damian, do you ever feel like you're compromising yourself (maybe your values or beliefs) if you make the song for someone else? Maybe you say something that you wouldn't normally say in your lyrics but it works for the audience. What's your take on that?

Interesting