So. You make great music..
But have absolutely no clue how to build your fanbase.
Well.. let me show you how I did it.
And helped over 75 artists get started too..
In the age of the internet, anybody can grow a fanbase & build a career doing what they love & being an artist is no different.
Spotify and other streaming services on the market are practically begging you to build an audience on their platform. And with a little push, they'll help you do it too. In a major way.
When artists think of Spotify, they often think of playlists. But in truth, that's only a small part of the formula. And what happens when your song is dropped from playlists? I've seen countless artists get tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of streams on a playlist, only to realize they're right back at square one once their song gets removed and the streams fall back down to practically zero. I'm sure many of you have experienced this exact thing. So why should you continue to promote through playlists?
The truth is.. Playlists can act as fuel on the fire, but they do little to actually build you a fanbase. And if you're anything like me, you know that building a career in music requires having true fans.
Fans who will listen to and support all of your releases. Who will follow and engage with you on social medias. Fans who will one day, buy tickets to your show when you're in their area. Without fans, you won’t be able to support yourself and turn music into your full-time job.
Most artists I talk to are unsure of what to do, frustrated, and overwhelmed thinking there’s no other way to get noticed. I mean, how can you even grow if you’re unable to spark the online algorithms of platforms like Spotify?
Well, luckily there’s another way to gain attention outside of having a viral moment. And this method has a very high likelihood to build you a cult-like following & spark the Spotify algorithms.
"This course is one of the best promotional investments I've ever made, I feel like I could even apply this to my real estate business!"
- Ryman Leon
In the first 2 years of using these strategies, I went from this:
0 monthly listeners on Spotify
0 followers on Spotify
0 subscribers on YouTube
300 followers on Instagram
$0 per month income from streaming
To this..
372,000 monthly listeners on Spotify
13,000 followers on Spotify
9,000 followers on Instagram
Verified on Instagram
5,600 subscribers on YouTube
$2000-5500 per month income from streaming
A multitude of DSP chart positions including an iTunes #1
Countless label advance offers in the tens of thousands of dollars..
Not to mention a catalog valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars..
And I did this all without the help of ANY official Spotify playlists...
See for yourself down below.
I did this all through the use of direct marketing..
You don’t need a record label, you don’t need connections, you don’t need a manager.
All you need is quality music, a working budget, and a high work ethic.
It won’t happen easily but the sooner you start, the quicker you’ll reach your goal. It’s on you to make it happen.
Diognardi
In just 36 days of using these strategies, Diognardi went from 500 streams a day to 4,000 on average..
He also gained over 895 followers on Spotify..
And started gaining about 50 followers a day on Instagram..
Want results like these? What are you waiting for?
After implementing these strategies for over 75 artists, I've noticed one trend that is undeniable. If you truly believe in your music, then there are fans out there who will too. You just need to find them.
These marketing strategies have been shown time and time again that you can go from nothing to a full-time artist quicker than you'd ever imagine. So if you’re having a tough time gaining traction with Spotify, playlists, Tik Tok or honestly just have no clue where to even start... Start using these strategies today and watch your numbers explode.
Not only have I directly helped over 75 artists, managed hundreds of campaigns & over six figures in ad spend.. I’ve actually done this myself. And you can see that by looking me up on any platform under “Ely Waves”. I’m not just a marketer or influencer, I’m first and foremost an artist myself and I have proven these strategies work time and time again.
I went from a full-time employee to a full-time independent artist in less than 1 year using these exact strategies..
So seriously.. What are you waiting for?
Course Curriculum
Meet Your Instructor
Ely Waves
Ely Waves, also known as Andrew Sarafa, is a musician & music marketing agency owner with over 7 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in helping artists find traction in building their online fanbases by creating an easy to follow strategy that is applicable to any artist. In just two short years of running his agency, he’s worked with well over 70 artists, and has managed hundreds of campaigns and hundreds of thousands in ad spend.
Coming from humble beginnings, Andrew first got his start in marketing during college studying Entrepreneurship and Sales at the University of Cincinnati. This was also the time he began to really hone in on his own musical skills and studied the music industry at large. During & after college, he began working for a startup technology company called “Jersey Watch” where he learned the ins and outs of the Facebook Advertising platform and honed in on his sales skills. After working with them for about 3 years, Andrew quit his job to focus on music full time, building up his audience on Spotify from 0 to over 130,000 monthly listeners in just one year. This was also the same time his agency really gained some momentum.
Andrew built his entire fanbase from scratch using the Facebook Advertising platform and people were starting to take notice and asked him if he would be willing to help them do the same. Then in just a few short months, the word seemed to spread like wildfire and Andrew began working with artists from all across the world strictly from word of mouth. This led him to realize he was truly providing a very valuable and underserved service for artists, so he decided to begin sharing his knowledge on his social media accounts, and that’s when everything really started to take off with the agency. By this point, not only did Andrew reach over 350,000 monthly listeners on his own artist account “Ely Waves”, but he also became inundated with hundreds of artists reaching out to him to help them do the same. All of this interest has led him to launch a course to teach other artists exactly how to grow their fanbases through the use of direct marketing. He is also building out a team to continue to provide these services directly to clients.
Testimonials
After directly managing hundreds of campaigns for over 75 artists, learn what a few of them have said about working with me using the exact strategies you'll be learning in this course..
Ryman Leon
"This course is one of the best investments I've ever made, I feel like I could even apply this to my real estate business!"
J. Young
“I was unsure of how to regain traction with my music career until I met Ely Waves. He laid out a clear, realistic, attainable path and truly believed in me when no one else did. Just over a year and a half later, I’ve gone from zero to 175,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify under his mentorship. If you want real results, and are willing to put in the work, Ely’s your guy.”
Evan Sternbach
"The best promotional investment I've ever made hands down"
Faaris
"Ely's marketing methods helped push my music in front of tons of people who would've never heard me before. I saw my fanbase increase exponentially and more importantly, it was done the right way and not through any overnight scams others try to sell."
Diognardi
“Ely has helped to generate a ton of multi-platform growth for me and my music. On top of that he’s a super professional, responsive, and personable dude. Working with him has been an absolute pleasure!”
Jack Powell
"Ely not only met but exceeded my expectations for his services! I go to him consistently and will never use any other service because why would I?! I recommend anyone trying to take their music to the next level to use his services!"
Mc Imprint
"Yo! Just wanted to thank you for working with me. I’ve been thoroughly impressed since day one. One of the main things I’m happy with is how hands-on you’ve been. You’re always quick to respond, and you take the time to explain strategy in a very clear and concise way. Streams have skyrocketed and followers are WAY up. I’m very excited to continue to build with you. I’d recommend your services to any artist who is serious about building a long-term fan base and music career."
Alan Artin
"Ely has been a massive help to my career. When we started working together I was at 13k monthly listeners. Today, I'm over 75k and Ely has played a major role in making that happen. I would highly recommend his services to any artists looking to gain more exposure and take their numbers to the next level."
Montana Janel
"I started working with Ely when I was first releasing music and went from 10k streams on my first song to almost 100k on my fourth. He is always quick to respond and run through whatever I’m not understanding! Highly recommend :)"
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these strategies work for me?
We cannot promise you these strategies will 100% work for you, but if you truly believe you make good music, then we are very confident that you will see growth by implementing these strategies. But just like with everything else in life, the effectiveness of these strategies will come down to your commitment to learn, improve & continue to invest. Our agency has managed hundreds of campaigns and over six figures in total ad spend, and the one major trend we've found is that good music wins over time.
Will these strategies spark the Spotify Algorithm?
Yes. While we cannot 100% guarantee you will spark the algorithm, the vast majority of our clients see a large increase in their Spotify algorithmic support. Sometimes, it can take some time, but by implementing these strategies you are giving yourself the best opportunity to spark the algorithm the right way. After all, what's the point of sparking the algorithm if it's just going to push you out to the wrong target market? So all in all, yes. These strategies will vastly increase your chances of sparking the Spotify algorithm.
How quickly will I see a return on investment?
Generally speaking, these are long term strategies to grow your online fanbase & streaming numbers. Spotify & other DSPs pay you every month on a 2-3 month delay, so how quickly you may see a return on investment varies. But once you build up your monthly streaming numbers, they will continue to pay you month after month for years. In my experience with Ely Waves, I saw a return on investment about one year after beginning to invest and I was able to quit my job and become a full time independent artist over the same time period. All in all, you need to be patient & understand while this strategy can provide a ton of short term value, the true value is in the long term.
Does this work with any genre of music?
Absolutely. As long as there is an audience, no matter the size, you can find them using these strategies. Our agency has worked with virtually every single major genre of music and have seen results in all of them.
How much do I need to invest into ads to see results?
We talk about this more in the course and in the cheat sheet, but for the most part, anything works. $5 a day is better than $0 a day, just don't expect crazy results from it. Generally speaking, anywhere from $250-500/mo is a good place to start. But you'll learn more about our philosophy on spend in the course.
How can I be sure the growth is real & isn't just bot traffic?
Due to the way these strategies are implemented, they do a very, very good job of avoiding as much bot traffic as humanely possible. If it's not real people, real fans, then it's an absolute WASTE of money and that's exactly why we structure our campaigns the way we do. If you implement the strategies we are teaching correctly, you will learn very quickly there are no bots involved. In fact, Spotify will even penalize you if you use any form of fake traffic by either taking your song down, or significantly hindering your ability to grow organically through their algorithm. Remember, you will NEVER make it as a full time independent artist if you rely on bot traffic. So always do your best to do things the right way, your career depends on it.
Do you offer refunds?
We do not offer refunds as once you learn the strategies in this course, you will know them for good. These strategies are proven to work and our agency has seen massive success managing hundreds of campaigns for artists across many genres. If you are dedicated to figuring it out, it will work. And in the event you just can't get things to work, please reach out to us in the discord server. We are happy to help!
What if I have more questions?
If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to us at [email protected] or shoot us a text at 1-740-739-8435 and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.