The Rule of 1000 True Fans
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In a few weeks I'll be 71. You were speaking directly to that very young man still inside me, who at one time, had similar dreams and desires. You really captured those early days of dashing about, stumbling at times, but always pushing to build a road to where you wanted to be. With no regrets, my path ended way too short like so many others, but it's allowed me to understand what you've gone through and what you are accomplishing. You really are the complete package, and I wish you the very best.
Im 73 today and I agree ☝️
Amen
I'm 62 and a muso in my younger years. Mary really speaks to our generation.
And I'm 68 and your comment is spot on!!
Oh, I forgot to mention when you said "your the complete package". My wife was the complete package and my soulmate. But the age difference destroyed it as she just got better looking and father time was catching up with me. But I still have no regrets.
omg the "follow and then unfollow once they follow you back" thing is real! I never knew that's a thing and when it happened to me for the first time, I was utterly confused about it. I thought it was unintentional and had no idea it was sort of a strategy to create the illusion of having followers.
A very mature, patient and sensible approach. Well done young lady.
no shit, I always thought I was too old with almost 30 to pick up a guitar, a few years ago, found your channel, you inspired me, I bought your beginners course. 2 years later and i hope next week my first ever electric guitar will come. i want to write my own music as well and I am still at the very start of a long journey, but my life goal is to manage to record at least one album before i bite the dust. i dont care if anyone else cares, i just want to to do that.
You got this man
I had to smile when you said “If you need an answer right now, then the answer is no”. I’ve learned that, too, but I was a lot older than 31 when I did. It does take some self-confidence. And your father sounds like a wise man. I always hated it when mine turned out to be right. Like when he thought I was getting married too young (it lasted 4 years) or when he said the first thing you lose in cycling as you age is your climbing fitness. Damn him! ;-) Cheers!
Great advice. You’ve come a long way from the days of broken camcorders and MySpace pages. Rock on girl, you’ve totally earned it 🤘
I loved your fathers' advice! I, too, believe is that philosophy. I think I found a gem of a RUclips channel. I am a musician as well but a bit on in age, no longer any range in vocals. Started doing music as a means to complete a dream of just recording and putting out music before my big day happens. I wish you all the luck!
As a fellow independent artist I must say you are a true inspiration, thank you for this advice.
Such a great treatment of the concept of "1000 True Fans"! Very well done!
Your fathers advise on appointments sounds much like my late mothers, and late fathers advice of "Always better to be one hour early than one minute late". They said it was a sign of respect to not keep someone waiting.
Great advice unless you are dating someone who is the polar opposite. Let us just say we had to both try to meet in the middle. Also does not work well for social events where are you expected to be socially late.
This has really given me a sense of calm about capturing a true audience. And embodying 'authentic' too. Tough but worth it.
So good! Thank you Mary. I want my family to see this. My son is a songwriter and artist who just moved to LA. He’s doing well, but as you know the arts are a hard way to make a living. So again thank you. 🔥❤️💯
I’m pleased you mentioned the team that has to be paid too!
The healthy 100k gross gets whittled away quickly with running costs.
My net music earnings are close to 25% - I must tighten up my spending - but I’m keen to try this true fan connection concept.
I was in the Air Force and we had a saying much like your father's; "Early is on time, on time is late and late is unacceptable". We also had "hurry up and wait". I still feel the need to be 15 minutes early for any appointment. LOL
My father was a 20 year USAF NCO…
I had a First Sergeant while mobilizing to Iraq, OIF 05-06, that would say; "We wait on them, They don't wait on us." That attitude got us smoothly through the mobilization process. We were so early that when another Company did not show up on time (which happened a lot), we were ushered right in.
He would also say; "If you're on time, You're 15 minutes late." I've kept that attitude ever since.
Kudos for carving your own path. I am a wannabe singer and just turned 67. Wish I'd had your vision and courage. I have been watching you for a few years now and admire you so much. You are are talented and courageous. Onward and upward Mary. Cheers, Mark
I find what you do very interesting and very supportive … count me as one of your 1000 true fans. Thank you for all your good work and persistence. By the way, I’m about to turn 75 and still feel as If my journey is about to begin. Happy to discover people like you for inspiration and a common perspective.
A truly fantastic post. Heartfelt and informative.
Thanks Mary. Very believable! Blessings to you!
Brilliant video with a brilliant message . Knocked it out of the park again, Mary.
Mary: You are just fabulous! In every way!
you have had quite a journey, congratulations on how far you have come
I'm 37 and I'm the only provider for my family. Decided to start my business as an insurance agent which is a good job but I'm musician and that's what I do best and feel best doing. Even some major pop and jazz stars I played with in my country told me to make my own music as I have talent and personality, I still cannot believe that I can do it. I feel that language barrier is also taking me away from the place I'd like to be. I know the life of musician and it's not the kind of life that gets you to be with your kid and wife. I'm still hoping to change that some day but as time passes I feel that the dream I once was chasing is fading away. I'm really happy for you Mary and keep my fingers crossed for your development, you have great voice, great songs and great ability to connect with the audience both singing and vlogging. Bless!
What a terrific gal you are and a talent. All good things and good fortune to you!
This is bloody brilliant.
Absolutely spot on for any art form anyone wishes to pursue! I'm glad I supscribed to Mary's channel!
Building an devoted fanbase will also put you in a much stronger position if you want to partner with a label to raise the bar. Thats kind of a proof of concept seen from the label, meaning you are more likely to be allowed to do things you way.
The best example I know showing how powerful a small but devoted fanbase can be, are the upcomming mexican rock trio The Warning. They have put a huge effort into connecting with the people that showed interest for the band and it have really payed off. Like they have been able to release albums, despite being basically teenagers, while saying no thanks to bad offers from labels. Their latest Kickstarter campaign resulted in like $150K ... thats what you can do with a small devoted fanbase. Now they have nearly 2k paying members on Patreon and have also signed with Lava Records.
I could add that Lava was the first of the labels that actually came with an "usable" offer. But the band have told it still took 7 months of negotiations, before they had an agreement they would sign. The people from Lava have in public said that the strong following the band have bulid through social medias, was a main point of them wanting to sign the band. I guess being allowed to keep Patreon by the label, tell a lot about how strong this little band had build their brand on their own. But they have also used way more time connecting with fans that any other band I've ever seen. A nearly daily flow of "backstage" content, QAs and live streaming with fans on basically all the SM platforms out there.
Well done Mary, very well explained. I admire your determination and persistence to have brought your career to where you are now because it is extremely hard work in the music business. I think you are better off remaining independent so that you keep control of what you do as well as how and when you do it. As long as you continue to enjoy it keep on keeping on.
Thank you for sharing! Fantastic advice and could be applied to other areas as well. Thank you!
Really useful info Mary. I'm at the beginning of the same journey and excited to attempt to find my 1000 true fans. Thanks for sharing!
thank you for the fresh advice and motivation, Mary. content creators really need to hear things like this. the accessibility of content today means we can express ourselves more naturally than ever, and still make a living.
You have worked hard and put in the time. You have earned your success. Thanks.
On a whole separate note on a whole separate craft:
I really like the video production here. Dividing different aspects of the video’s script into different locations/ camera setups to add visual contrast and keep engagement is clever and it flows very well.
It’s almost akin to a call & response for the storytelling.
I'm a fan, Mary, and want nothing but for you to prevail, do well, and have a good, fun life full of great work. That's enough. It's your work that reaches me, no need for any further personal (ish) relationship.
Go Mary! Go Mary! great video, very inspiring, have a lovely day, all the best.
True wisdom and insight! Thank you Mary.
I like you. Your story, the whole idea of the 21st century musician, your unwillingness to sign a crappy contract, your willingness to listen to your father's advice. Yep, I like you. I've subscribed, And I'm going to tell my son about you. He shall wants a career in music but what he wants signed a lot like what you world creek a 21st century musician😊. I only found you when I was looking for the meaning of 1000 true fans, but now I want to learn more about your music. Thank you for the way you presented this information and yourself. Thank you for sharing your story. I would like to support you when I am able. Congratulations on getting where you are. God bless you and your family / team
"There's no fun doing this alone..." damn... that one hit me. I really share those same sentiments, but am currently, doing it alone
Very interesting video! I appreciate the honesty in your story.
This is 🔥🔥 Mary. You work hard and take care of your fans. Good on you for wanting to be a blueprint for others to follow 👏👏👏
Wow, this is the best advice ever! Found your channel through your Sultans of Swing duo (awesome!!!), but love the RUclips advice. Thank you.
I am one of your thousand Mary. Your fans love you and your work. Keep doing what you do. We will always have your back. :)
I appreciate your view, i recently looked for you on spotify and was listening. I found you through RUclips. I am horrible at music as a craft even after 20 years lol. In a small way, you helped me pick up and start writing stories again! Thanks for being you!
Wish you the best my Girl, you deserve it 👏 ❤
Your dad gave great advice. You not only took it but it maybe helped you with strong convictions and an amazing attitude.
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This is timely and absolutely what I needed to hear right now, its not always easy at the beginning but we grow along the line. Thanks 😍
I have been a fan of yours since seeing you on tge Frog Leap videos. You are a true artist and I love your music! You are truly talented and I look forward to all of your videos.
Fantastic story Mary, and well told. Your channel is really impressive--subscribed.
Outstanding, just outstanding. Go you.
So so so inspiring, thank you Mary!
Great advice! Thanks for sharing your experience. In every era there has always been perceived overnight sensations and bubblegum artists...but RUclips, while hard work, is the perfect platform to earn those true fans who really appreciate your efforts. Your journey is inspiring. Thank you.
Ur so wise at ur age keep going ur music is amazing
I normally don’t write comments but this was an amazing video that compelled me to say Thank you Mary. Great advice all around.
You are an absolute inspiration. I’ve enjoyed playing music all my life and I’m 71, retired and playing and singing in various Praise and Worship bands. I enjoy this and although it lacks in monetary value, the reward is worth every note played and verse sung. I will never give it up.
Your Awesome,, Cleveland Ohio here 👍👍
love an light
Super video, Mary!
Great advice-especially for the nascent RUclipsr trying to stay afloat. Thank you 🙏🏽
excellent advice and inspiration ...
I’m sure you’ll have a stellar career through music. If you don’t, you’ll still be spending time doing something you love. And you can always earn some money doing voice. Your diction is prefect and very soothing tone.
Your father's very military attitude toward punctuality is similar to the US Navy's adage of "If you're early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late"!! [ Hmmm... If 'a' = 'b' and 'b' = 'c'...?!? ] -- Blessed Be, & Peace!!
Hi Mary, I don't normally make comments...however, I feel this was the most valuable and down to earth business video
I have heard you or anyone else has put out concerning the current state of business and music and life in this said profession. The music business if far different than the music industry. Keep up the great work. Thank you...Randee Lee
Great advice. It is good advice for a variety of professions.
Beautifully done Mary thank you, a real inspiration you are!
I sure hope you continue to grow until you have a hundred thousand true friends and the way you’re going a million true friends is not unlikely. I’ve spent my retirement trying to compose and produce something so beautiful that Paul McCartney would say, good job, to me. However I’m starting out with handicaps that fortunately you don’t have. I am self-taught in playing keyboards and guitar and thus I had a terrible teacher. I can’t sing very well and my musical skill is practically non-existent. Fortunately I don’t need to make any money having invested well and retired young. I’ve cobbled together about fifteen original songs, a few of which are not terrible. I will never cut in to your true friend network, but would love to share it😎🎶🎤🎹🎺🎼🎷🎸
I have had fans loyal far back as 1970s. In 1983 I started a little record co . No internet . Worked the media . Gigged constantly and am still at it . IT WORKS!
Thank you for this! More of the world needs to hear this for any career they may be choosing. Especially anything in the creative industry.
Great video. Love the openness, thanks Mary. J, Adelaide Australia.
^ ^ Well Mary..I think that you deserve to be a superstar! Its not like you havn t tried hard enough. This video puts people like me to shame . In the 70s we all just assumed that we would be rockstars. Well.. the dream came half true for me and I still love music and play music but its a " sair fecht" as we say in Scotland. You have a beautiful voice ..keep using it! Foxy love fae Scotland VVxx
Mary's channel is an in-depth view of the mind-set it takes to succeed in any artform.
I'm 54 and am on the verge of starting a new band. You know, that stage where a couple of people are working on a few songs and someone says; "Drums and a good Bass Line would sound great on this."
This 'Rule of 1000 True Fans' makes it all seem possible. Thanks for that, Mary.
I found you on Rick Beato. You are amazing and at 312 still young..... I would be a 1000 fan........
Thank You! Mary
Thank you devleloping our online presence as we speak, and building true fan base. Love what you are saying here, glad that I am on the right path!! Playing live each gig we get more follows. Being true to the music and playing covers as if they are originals also helps build a good following, when they can't tell the songs are yours, that's when you know you are getting on. Thanks again!!
Thanks for the great advice!
You're so genuine, nothing you said here particularly surprised me but I absolutely loved the way you put it, couldn't have possibly said it better. I hope for your continuous prosperity.
Such practical advice. Thank you Mary.
Mary, I love your determination, independence, and your willingness to share your musical journey with your followers. In my mind, you have already “made it,” major labels notwithstanding. You are the epitome of poise, polish, and class. The problem with the music business is the combination of those two words: music and business. It’s the incompatible mix of art and commerce. You have to stay true to your own musical vision. I can tell from this video that you will ❤️
this video feels so warm
Excellent advice and so generous of you to share your story. It's real, honest and down to earth musicians like you, who are the foundation of the music industry these days. I salute you, well done Mary.
Good for you, good advice, thank you!
Have you ever heard of John Otway?
He calls himself pops biggest failure.
He made a documentary about his career, showing what he could achieve with a small dedicated fan base.
He did all this before the Internet was a big thing, hitting the UK top 40, playing the Royal Albert Hall, making his movie etc.
His movie is on Netflix called Otway the Movie.
Great video and excellent points.
I've been doing this for the last 3 and a half years myself. It takes time, effort, and probably some kind of x-factor that we are not necessarily in control of, but it is gratifying to feel you touch individual people's lives and make a difference.
You could never get that with a major label deal :)
Thank you for such great information Mary! I appreciate you!☺️
Very valuable advice.
Wow.. She's honest, humble and frank. Thank u for the insights.
I'm a fan of yours Mary , i just need to Purchase some of your Music, thanks for Tuesday Talk
Very good business plan, especially if you want to maintain your independence. Hard work while being a given, is not a guarantee to get signed. To me, the 1000 true fans is a much better, realistic, and obtainable goal, but you have to be all in. Just my unqualified two cents along with my great appreciation for this and the other videos you have posted Mary.
Thank you for the inspiring words!
I'm content right now to have picked up a musical instrument again. Also going through a vocal academy course of instruction. Currently this activity will go a long way to satisfying my bucket list such as it is. Your musical journey is fascinating and if it ever comes to past a valuable insight to continuing my own musical journey 🙂
Great content, Mary! 👏👏👏
Loved this video Mary, really inspiring and useful information I can take on board 🙌🙌🙌
Thank you for so many very good advices- I will keep them in my mind, indeed true experience can't be overrated!
Great content. If you come to Los Angeles I’ll gladly go see your show. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Sounds like you had a great father. Great advice!
Thank Mary, for this video.
Thanks Mary, this was very good !!!
One of the best things about fans directly supporting artists is, as you said, that it allows you to stay true to yourself and make the music you want to make, the music your fans enjoy. That, in turn, allows your fans to keep enjoying your music. It truly is a symbiotic relationship. I'm not against labels in general, but I am definitely against the way labels have historically treated artists and continue to do so, mistreating, misleading, and exploiting them to the point where artists end up paying the label rather than the other way around.
I really wish that artists/musicians who have made it big would take some of that excess money they'll never spend and put it towards creating a label (and a culture) that will truly be artist-focused, helping artists, promoting them, and treating them fairly. Sadly, I suspect that wish will go unfulfilled.
That is a nice idea. There are small Indie labels out there, wherein the culture is somewhat more artist friendly, they say. But large or small, they still need to make money. And the brute fact of the matter is, most of these artists, worthy as they may be in terms of talent, will never make significant profit for a label. If Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Billie eilish poured many millions of dollars into a new label, it would still end up facing the same pressures for bottom-line profit unless they just treated it as a charitable endeavour.
Always enjoy your advice and insight....
A somewhat inspiring monologue,a clear indication of the love and desire to get better .
The future is still a mystery , the journey has started, fortunately the desire is strong , the talent is apparent but most of all the owner of the talent does not need to prove a thing . I’m a believer
Good for you staying true to yourself. I found you because you posted the viola video. I am a church musician (viola, violin and cello) who doesn't aspire to be famous or earn a living playing music. I did play guitar and multiple other instruments in my younger years and was a music teacher for several years before becoming a nurse. I appreciate you sharing your journey to become a professional full-time musician. I hope other young musicians see this and don't compromise their vision for a paycheck. Good luck in the future.😊
Thank you so much for this! It really spoke to me.