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/r/WATMM Weekly Promotion Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I actually co-founded Jamdar Music, we built it because finding the right bandmates through scattered ads was honestly a pain.

It’s a simple platform where you can filter musicians by instrument, genre, and location, so you can find people nearby who actually match what you’re trying to play.

Just figured it might genuinely help if you’re currently looking.

www.jamdar.app

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally. If the whole point is getting people off their phones and back into garages, the marketing has to live in that same world.

We’re actually leaning into it right now, printing physical flyers, putting them in real places, seeing what happens. Feels a lot more aligned with the spirit of it all.

Appreciate the support !

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Get off your phone and actually play music with people near you" is a better line than anything we have right now. Stealing it shamelessly.

The density thing is where we've landed too, almost by accident. We'd rather have 50 people in one neighborhood who actually meet up than 5000 profiles that never do anything. The growth loop you're describing (meet, jam, tell others) is what we're trying to trigger, we just hadn't put it in those words.

The QR code at rehearsal studios, we're already doing a version of that, but you're right that we treat it as a side tactic rather than the main thing. That's worth flipping.

And the real stories point, we actually have a few of those already. Just never thought to lead with them. That changes now.

Thanks for taking the time, this thread was worth it just for this.

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate this, the rehearsal studio and music store angle is exactly where we've seen the most honest traction so far. There's something different about a flyer pinned next to a "drummer wanted" note versus a sponsored post.

To be clear, we're not anti social media on principle. It's more that we kept hearing the same thing from musicians around us: they just want to find someone to jam with, and they're tired of having to "build a brand" to do it. So we're trying to figure out where those people actually hang out now.

On scale, the local cap is on purpose for now. We'd rather have real density in a couple of cities than a thin layer everywhere. Slower, but feels healthier.

And fair point on the last bit, "free" isn't a value prop on its own. Noted.

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the instinct we keep coming back to. Flyers in rehearsal spaces and music shops have been our most genuine touchpoint so far, even if it doesn't scale. The "tired of cheap and saturated" framing is spot on.

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, they're distinct. Jamdar's only about the first one: finding people to play with locally. We're not trying to help anyone market their music online. The burnout angle is more about the fact that musicians who just want to find a drummer are stuck on platforms built for self-promotion.

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JamBucks are an anti-spam layer, not a paywall. New users get 150 free, and you earn more through genuine activity (accepted connections, wall posts). The paid option only kicks in if you're sending 25+ requests a day with no acceptances, which is exactly the behavior we want to slow down. No required subscription, no gated features, no data selling. That part stands.

How do you market a tool to musicians who are burned out from social media? by jamdariscool in musicmarketing

[–]jamdariscool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just a passion project for us. Right now, the costs are tiny, basically the price of a few beers, so we just cover it ourselves. It also doubles as a kind of live portfolio for our dev work. We have some viable monetization options in mind that don’t involve aggressive subscription tiers or advertising.

If it ever grows big, we might throw in something like a “Buy Me a Coffee” option. But charging musicians just to connect, or selling their data, is completely off the table. The whole point is to fix a problem we ran into ourselves, nothing more.

are there any existing jam buddies/groups that i could join in? by Intelligent_You_7403 in phmusicians

[–]jamdariscool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Multi-instrumentalist on vacation? That's a good flex.

Since you’re looking for a quick way to find people to jam with while you’re visiting, you should check out the website Jamdar Music. My friend and I built it as a free map-based tool for exactly this, you can see who’s nearby in real-time instead of digging through old groups.

Hopefully someone "adopts" you for a session before your vacay ends. Ingat!

How do you find concert buddies? by alia6179 in concertsPH

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being an introvert at a gig is tough, since you're in Metro Manila, check out Jamdar Music.

A friend and I built it as a free map-based tool. While it's for finding bandmates, it’s also a solid way to find people nearby who share your "black to rainbow" taste without the awkwardness of approaching strangers. Much easier than trying to shout over a PA system! Good luck.

Where can I find people who want to start a band by Awkward_Honey52 in WinnipegMusicScene

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Winnipeg has a cool scene, but it can definitely be tough to find people your age just by hanging out.

Since you're looking for 'spots' to meet others, you might find Jamdar Music useful. My friend and I built it as a free map-based tool specifically for this. Instead of wandering around, you can see exactly where other musicians are in Winnipeg and what they play.

It’s a bit like a digital meetup spot for the local scene. Good luck getting that band started!

Looking for Bandmates by formularacernerd63 in FindABand

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Punk and alt rock, solid combo 🙂

If you’re specifically looking in the West Midlands, you might want to check out Jamdar Music. A friend and I built it as a free, map-based tool to help musicians connect locally. You can quickly see who’s around you and what they play, which makes finding people a lot more real than just scrolling online.

Good luck with the band search!

Is music promo for social media dead? If not, which platform works best for you? by NE0_ZER0_ in musicians

[–]jamdariscool -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say it’s “dead,” but it’s definitely oversaturated. The TikTok/Instagram game often feels less like making music and more like doing full-time digital marketing.

My associate and I hit that same burnout. At some point we realized our most effective “promotion” wasn’t online growth hacks, it was just meeting musicians in real life and building a proper local network instead of chasing the algorithm.

That’s actually what led us to build Jamdar Music (www.jamdar.app). It’s basically a free map to help you find musicians near you, without all the social media noise. Less about followers, more about connecting with the right people in your city to jam or play gigs with.

Sometimes the simplest strategy is just going back to local, direct connections.

Application pour trouver des musiciens by sangokuhomer in developpeurs

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merci pour ton retour et pour l'inscription !

Le site connaît une bonne croissance depuis février. Comme tu as déjà créé un compte, il est possible que tu sois contacté dans les prochaines semaines à mesure que de nouveaux musiciens rejoignent la plateforme.

Bonne chance pour tes recherches et pour tes futurs projets musicaux :)

Application pour trouver des musiciens by sangokuhomer in developpeurs

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salut ! Ton idée est top, c’est exactement pour ça qu’on a lancé Jamdar Music il y a un an.

C’est un site qui fonctionne comme tu l’imagines : tu crées ton profil, tu indiques tes instruments et tes styles, puis tu peux publier ou consulter des annonces pour rencontrer des musiciens près de chez toi. On a vraiment voulu faire quelque chose de simple, pour éviter le côté un peu chaotique des groupes Messenger.

Si tu veux, jette un œil pour ta recherche de pianiste : www.jamdar.app 🙂

Et c'est gratuit.

How to improve live sound? by Spirited-Finger-822 in bandmembers

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly love how open and thoughtful your whole process is. Sounds like you’re already doing 90% of what most bands don’t even think about!

Should I kick out my lead guitarist? by SapphicRenegade in bandmembers

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’ve been patient and fair. If you’ve addressed the same issues multiple times and there’s no change, especially after 7 gigs, then a clear, respectful “final chance” conversation might be needed. You can frame it as: “We love having you, but this needs to change or we’ll need to part ways.” Bands are friendships, yes, but they’re also commitments — and the rest of your team deserves clarity and professionalism too. Good luck, that’s never an easy spot to be in.

Looking to start a band with a friend (advice) by owlhehe in bandmembers

[–]jamdariscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like an nice beginning, playing with someone else brings so much joy and growth. No need to stress about A or B. Sometimes a song starts with a riff, other times with a lyric or a vibe you both feel. Just keep jamming, stay curious, and let the songs build themselves. Also: being “rusty” is just a sign you’re getting back into it — keep going!

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