
Artist Coaching Podcast
Sonan Woke Up To 1 Million Views. Then The Real Work Started.
Sonan made music in his bedroom for ten years without releasing anything. Then he posted one piano clip to 50 TikTok followers, went to bed, and woke up to a million views and every major label in his inbox. This episode is about what came after. Why he signed with a niche label instead of a major, why he finished three tracks before releasing a follow-up, and why he put a two-month trial period on his management deal. Honest conversation about building a career that lasts longer than one song. (00:00) Intro (01:00) Who is Sonan (04:49) The TikTok that changed everything (06:26) A music industry crash course in one week (07:53) Choosing a niche label over a major (10:06) Ten years of making music before releasing (12:34) Using a hit as a runway, not an identity (14:49) The part nobody admits: having nothing ready (17:06) Building a music buffer (18:09) Finding your sound without getting boxed in (20:12) Building a team and finding a publisher (25:01) Why you need a trial period with your manager (27:54) Vision, ambition and being a little delusional (31:17) Sonan and Friends and building community (35:23) Celebrating wins instead of chasing the next one (41:33) Work smart or work hard

