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Creator of the Week with Amanda Lee
Meet Amanda Lee, a voice actress and vocalist recognized for her English diversifications and covers of anime and video-game songs.
Location: Florida
Patreon Web page: www.Patreon.com/LeeandLie
Q+A with Amanda Lee
Patreon: Describe, in your individual phrases, what it’s that you simply create.
Amanda Lee: I’m most recognized for my English covers and diversifications of anime and video-game songs! Although I’m presently engaged on an unique EP, and hope to do extra unique work sooner or later!
How did you get your begin as a creator?
AL: I began importing YouTube movies in 2006 only for for enjoyable! YouTube was model new and my mates and I cherished overlaying songs simply as a passion – and whereas they’ve stopped creating, I stored going as a result of I used to be obsessed — And now I can name it my full-time job, which is kinda loopy.
What did it take to finish up the place you’re right this moment?
AL: Limitless dedication – and it sounds dramatic, however sacrifice. I began creating on YouTube after I was 14, so I needed to continuously battle to maintain it in my life whereas juggling faculty and part-time jobs on the aspect. I wasn’t making any earnings off my work again then, so it was purely fueled by the love I had for it. There have been just a few occasions I satisfied myself I’d someday have to present it up, however I by no means did!
For those who might be any ocean creature apart from a dolphin or a shark, which might you choose and why?
AL: A MERMAID! Does that depend?! You stated ANY ocean creature! Once I was little I wished to be a mermaid after I grew up – I nonetheless do, really.
At what level did you determine to develop your artistic ardour right into a enterprise?
AL: It was really Patreon that really helped me flip my passion into my full-time job.. So 2014? I used to be nonetheless in faculty, and attempting to determine what I wished to do for the remainder of my life. I didn’t desire a desk job – that was my worst worry. I wished to do music, and it annoyed me as a result of I had no thought tips on how to make it a actuality – till Patreon. I launched my web page and by some means gained sufficient help to fully fund my movies and songs – After which we hit stretch purpose after stretch purpose. And I’m not saying this as a result of I’m answering these questions FOR Patreon .. It’s really why I’m the place I’m right this moment.
What are three ways you’ve used to develop your viewers over time?
Fan-Engagement will at all times be #1 to me. It’s so necessary to speak to your followers and to essentially join with them – and social media makes that simpler than ever now. Studying messages from followers is what retains me going – And suggestions from them is at all times probably the most sincere!
#2 Open Thoughts. Issues are at all times altering and may at all times be improved. I at all times attempt to hold an open thoughts that no matter I feel is ‘good’ means it may be made higher.
#three Collabs – I actually imagine collaborating and dealing with as many artists as doable is the easiest way to develop your viewers. You’re reaching their followers, they usually’re reaching yours – And it’s additionally a lot enjoyable!
What has been the simplest monetization methodology for you the final 12 months?
Social media! Social media has such large quantities of potential for reaching out to new followers and for capitalizing on the work you’re already producing – or have already produced. Having accounts on as many platforms as doable and updating them regularly (a number of occasions every week, if not every day) to maintain followers engaged and to allow them to know what and when new content material is coming. I’m continuously posting about upcoming tasks and counting down for releases – For instance, if I’ve an album that’s preorder, I’ll attempt to construct that hype as much as capitalize on the quantity of consideration it will get on launch day.
When was the toughest time in your artistic profession, and what do you want your current self may’ve advised your previous self throughout that point?
I brushed on this in an earlier reply nevertheless it was positively throughout faculty after I was attempting to determine if I ought to proceed with music or pursue a extra “life like job” – or a “actual job” as folks wish to name it. I struggled for a very long time, understanding it was a passion I must hand over – so I want I may return in time, shake myself by the shoulders and inform myself to only deal with what I like, and every part else will fall into place.
What’s the best problem you face proper now as a creator?
I feel the best problem for me is discovering new issues to maintain the momentum going. I like creating music a lot that I’m scared someday I’ll hate it, particularly now that it’s each my passion and my job. I’m continuously exploring new paths and collaborating with new artists to maintain issues contemporary and attention-grabbing!
How have your followers helped you all through your artistic profession?
It sounds extremely cheezy, however the Leegion (my fanbase) is my inspiration – they’re what hold me going and what encourage me to proceed to create. It breaks my coronary heart after I hear of creators who ignore feedback or by no means reply to followers on social media as a result of that’s EVERYTHING to me. They’re the rationale I’m in a position to do what I like – so listening to their tales and having the ability to join with them is a dream come true.
When did you determine to launch on Patreon, and in what methods has it affected your artistic objectives?
I launched my Patreon web page again in 2014 to achieve help and funds to have the ability to create music as my full-time job – and to have the ability to rent artists and instrumentalists for my songs … and it modified every part. Now as a substitute of constructing my objectives in silence, I’m in a position to attain out to this excellent group of my most devoted followers and ask their opinions on issues – And to set it as a publicly recognized purpose in order that others can take part to make it occur. It’s superb!
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What does Patreon imply for artists and creators?
On the floor, Patreon is a membership platform, however beneath all of that it’s a particular, tight-knit group of probably the most devoted and supportive followers a creator has. Patrons are like household – they’re there for you and wish to assist make the dream a actuality.
How did you first announce your Patreon web page to your group? What was the final suggestions?
Once I first launched my Patreon web page, I unfold the information in every single place, however a very powerful place was YouTube. It was actually necessary that I made visually attention-grabbing and fascinating movies, so that folks would watch it all over and have an interest sufficient to really click on the hyperlink (which is tougher than it sounds, belief me!) I used to be fearful that nobody would wish to contribute to the web page or name me a “promote out” however the suggestions was overwhelmingly supportive. I keep in mind hitting our first two stretch objectives inside a day and it was insane to observe the numbers of the Patreon household develop! Even now – I simply launched a brand new Patreon video on YouTube explaining how I plan to make use of the platform for transferring ahead, and the response was much more superb than earlier than!
When occasions are powerful as a creator, is there something you proceed to come back again to, one thing that retains you going and retains your eye on the prize?
OH, CREATIVE BLOCK. THY NOBLE RIVAL! Everybody will get momentarily crippled by it – it’s inevitable for an artist. The easiest way that I’ve discovered to interrupt from it’s to vary issues up – Cease what you’re engaged on and work on one thing new. Only for you. Work on that factor you’ve been desirous to do FOREVER however by no means had the possibility, take heed to new artists/songs (I like to recommend instrumental songs or songs in a language you don’t converse), or look again on outdated works that you simply keep in mind loving to work on and remind your self what it was that made you are feeling that means. Typically remembering what made you impressed can encourage you once more!
What’s subsequent for you? Are there any thrilling tasks or huge objectives you’re working in the direction of?
MY ORIGINAL EP “HOURGLASS”! I’ve been doing covers for over 10 years now… So FINALLY I can launch some unique songs for a change! This EP has been within the works for over a 12 months now, a few of the songs on the album even longer, so it’s a dream to lastly see that final tune being accomplished. Excited to launch it later this 12 months!
For those who may problem creators to do one factor that labored for you, or was transformative in your expertise, what would it not be?
Exit of your consolation zone. This seems like a boring reply – however I imply it. Do one thing fully totally different to broaden your horizon. Work with new folks and collaborate – It’s superb what a problem can produce.
For those who may collaborate with one creator, useless or alive, who would it not be?
Man, this query is hard… however Porter Robinson! I labored with him as soon as earlier than on his Worlds album, the place I recorded some talking voice over, however I’d like to collaborate and sing on a monitor someday. His music video for Shelter is so breathtaking and galvanizing – I’d like to work on one thing with that emotional depth someday – Only a dream!
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