Introducing JamWith: The Ultimate Networking Platform for Artists

As artists, as underdogs, we are working tirelessly to expand and break into the industry. The key to success lies not just in talent but in the ability to connect, collaborate, and network with others – that’s the name of the game. By building strong relationships and leveraging the power of community, artists can unlock new opportunities and pave the way for a thriving career.

WE INTRODUCE JAMWITH. 

JamWith is a collaboration platform designed by musicians, for the music community. We are building a fun space for artists to connect, collaborate, and showcase, while finding opportunities to monetize their talents and creations. Our mission is to bring together and advocate for passionate creatives, no matter their background or skill level!

How did JamWith start? What inspired it? 

Our journey began at a startup competition at UCI in 2021. During the pandemic lockdown, we saw a third of musicians’ income vanish overnight, revealing the fragile situation for many artists. We watched our friends quickly move online to boost their digital presence, but success was hard to come by.

The inspiration for JamWith was really a personal thing. We felt like we were doing what we could by releasing music, making content, and posting often – but something was missing – community. The sense of community that made music so magical was eroding, especially during lockdown. Realizing this, we wanted to create tools to help musicians connect and overcome the challenges they face today.

The problem we’re solving is that artists lack community and a clear roadmap to success. Being able to share your art with people and grow together is half the fun and a source of motivation, so we’re building tools that enable growth in a collaborative environment. 

The platform itself launched in March 2024 and we are adding new features every week!

How does JamWith benefit artists and what is its goal as a platform?

JamWith is a ‘LinkedIn for the music industry.’ Members can showcase their talent to attract and network with fans, friends, clients, and collaborators. We connect users to the right people based on the info they provide e.g. location, skills, and musical influences from Spotify.

JamWith’s goal is to become synonymous with ‘music collaboration.’ Whether someone is looking for a new bandmate, a vocalist to layer over their hip-hop beat, or a saxophonist to play over their drum & bass track, we want to be the place to go for music opportunities and even have record labels scouting on JamWith for new artists.

What truly sets JamWith apart is that we are much more than just a platform; we are a grassroots movement. Our passion drives our persistence and commitment to our mission. We believe in supporting our artists every step of the way. Beyond facilitating collaboration, we offer personalized support, constructive feedback, promotional opportunities, and even assist with monetization. 

We’ve faced countless challenges, but we keep chugging along because we deeply care about what we’re building. Our passion spills out into the community when people see that we are a supportive and collaborative space where music lovers can connect, learn, have fun, and grow together.

GETTING STARTED WITH JAMWITH 

Every day we expand our community and attract talented creatives through Discord and our socials. Someone joins by filling out their JamWith profile to showcase their brand and work. We utilize the information shared to connect them with others based on their specific needs. This is done on the Discover page and Search page where profiles are discoverable by anyone seeking talent or collab opportunities.

JAMWITH FEATURES:

Highlight Yourself 

Highlights allow you to showcase various content in one place, capturing your essence as an artist. For example, your uploaded press shots from a gig, your Spotify album, or your YouTube video.

Boost Your Profile

The profile boost lets you increase your visibility on JamWith and get noticed. This new feature enables users to establish their presence or promote important updates or events they want to share with the community.

Share Your Influences

You can display your favorite artists and genres directly on your JamWith profile by searching for or linking your Spotify account. This helps you find your tribe based on shared tastes.

Your Headline

Selecting a Headline boosts your signal on the platform and captures profile visitors’ attention. For example, you might be ‘Open to starting a band’ or seeking someone specific, e.g., ‘Seeking Mixing Engineer,’ our platform matches you with compatible users, facilitating meaningful connections.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH JAMWITH:

One of the most exciting things we have started doing each week is featuring a member on our Spotify playlist, Discord, Instagram, and TikTok. We are serious about engaging our community and will personally check out our members’ stuff! We can be found every day on our Discord server (https://discord.jamwith.net) where we do weekly sessions to give music feedback, discuss production, and just hang out. We also hold competitions with a big one coming once we reach 1k users!

We have a mailing list (https://www.jamwith.info/#signup) where subscribers can get some exclusives. We also create articles about topics that impact musicians and the music industry on our blog (https://www.jamwith.info/blog/). Some articles feature our own research from polls and data we’ve gathered. 

The next steps for JamWith are to expand our connection features while adding collaboration features such as letting artists earn directly on the platform through projects such as remix competitions. We also intend to continue developing strategic partnerships within the industry to support the music community. 

Thank you, ANGVIS, for this incredible opportunity to share our story. It’s inspiring to know that there are labels like yours that align with our values and passion for the music community. We invite your readers to join our JamWith family, and we eagerly look forward to your next moves!

Sign up: https://app.jamwith.net/signup?inviteCode=angvis
Discord: https://discord.jamwith.net
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamwithnet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamwithnet/
Mailing list: https://www.jamwith.info/#signup
Learn more: https://jamwith.info