GMG x Artworks - BRANDING LAB (extended Mix)

what happens when you skip the brand...

hint: Don't do what I did

"Stay Tuned"

"Im going to keep saying stay tuned but never release anything until its perfect"

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"new music soon"

What is a brand?

Hint: It's not just your logo.

Your brand is a feeling.

the emotional response people have when they see, hear, or experience you.

How it's built

consistency of message, visuals, and energy.

Brand vs branding

the brand is the soul, branding is the language that communicates it.

Ask yourself...

My brand exists to make people feel (insert your answer here)

Define the core

Finding clarity in your creative vision.

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Vision

What future are you creating with your art?

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Values

What do you stand for (and against)?

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Voice

How do you speak to your audience (tone, message, authenticity)?

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Audience

Who are you talking to, really? (Not everyone. The ones who get you.)

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Story

Every brand is a story — and you’re the main character.

How to build the brand

Building a brand isn’t about having the perfect logo, font, or color palette. those are just the surface layers. A real brand starts with who you are and what you stand for. It’s the translation of your energy, your story, and your vision into something people can feel. Your brand is the emotion that lingers after someone experiences your art - it’s the connection they can’t explain but know is real.

When you start building your brand, think less about aesthetics and more about identity. What do you believe in? What’s your message? What kind of world are you trying to create through your music? Once you’re clear on that, then you can design around it. Every piece of content you put out - your photos, videos, tone of voice, visuals - should orbit around that same energy. That’s how you build trust and recognition over time.

Visual identity

Fonts, colors, logo, photography style — must all reflect your brand’s emotion.

Digital presence

Your website is your home base. Social media is the outreach.

Consistency is king

Every post, video, or photo should look like you.

Sonic & motion identity

Music intro tags, video transitions, your “signature feel” across formats.

Dont be fake.

Fans aren't fooled, they can tell if you're faking it.. and you can't keep it up. 

Communicate your brand

Hint: Pull, never push.

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Music

Live Performances, New Releases & promo reels.

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Story

Get to know the human being behind the brand.

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Lifestyle

What does your life look like?
hint: keep it on brand

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Inspiration

What or who inspires you to be the artist you are?

CLARITY | CONSISTENCY | AUTHENTICITY

You’re not just creating songs or visuals — you’re creating a world that people can step into.

THE SELF-MADE ARTIST HANDBOOK.

are you Lost or overwhelmed when it comes to shaping your brand identity? This artist handbook breaks it all down—helping you create a style that’s authentic, consistent, and resonates with your fan base. Everything you need to build a strong, lasting brand is right here in this document.

your guide is ready!

Use this handbook to take the guesswork out of branding and start building something that truly represents you. the effort you put towards staying on brand is going to be your difference maker. 

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