Them: So how are you going to get your music out there?

Me: I’m going to share it on Mastodon.

Them: And people will boost it?

Me: No. Well, yeah, but not much. It’ll mostly just be seen by those who’ve followed me.

Them: How many people are going to just “follow” some random unknown song writer from the backwaters of Queensland?

Me: Very few.

Them: So… how are you going to build an audience of followers if people generally don’t follow musicians or share music?

Me: I’m going to share jokes. People love jokes. And they love sharing jokes. And, importantly, they love a joker. Oh, and weird facts. People love weird facts too.

Them: You’re not a comedian.

Me: No, but I can try to make people smile. Which is what I’m trying to do with my music anyway. That the real goal. As long as I’m making people smile, I’m succeeding.

A few months later:

Them: How’s the Mastodon thing going?

Me: Amazing! People love the jokes and lots of people are following!

Them: And are people listening to your music?

Me: Music is actually being boosted and people are leaving positive comments. I think plays are like two thousand percent from last year?

Them: Nice! That’ll make like what, a dollar fifty?

Me: Not that much! [lol] I will say though, I have met some of the most amazing, talented, thoughtful, and caring people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. They’ve been supportive, insightful, and genuinely inspiring.

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