Tired of seeing the same music topics circulate in your community? Want to spark more helpful, practical discussions? Our Recommend a Resource post templates make it easy for members to share favorite tools, articles, and videos, fueling knowledge sharing and ongoing engagement.
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Recommend a Resource posts thrive on the psychology of social proof and reciprocity. When members share a resource that helped them, it not only builds trust but encourages others to contribute, too. This collaborative approach highlights the collective expertise within your community, making everyone feel invested in each other's growth.
By focusing on practical, actionable value, these templates lower the barrier for participation. Members do not need to craft long explanations or original content from scratch. Instead, simply recommending something useful creates authentic connections and gives others immediate benefits to explore.
What is one music-related website or app you could not live without? Share your pick below.
💡 Example: "What is one music-related website or app you could not live without? Share your pick below."
Drop a YouTube channel that has taught you the most about music production.
💡 Example: "Drop a YouTube channel that has taught you the most about music production."
Recommend a book that has changed your perspective on songwriting.
💡 Example: "Recommend a book that has changed your perspective on songwriting."
What podcast keeps you inspired as a musician? Let us know why.
💡 Example: "What podcast keeps you inspired as a musician? Let us know why."
Share a free plugin or VST you think everyone should try.
💡 Example: "Share a free plugin or VST you think everyone should try."
Is there an online course that helped you level up your skills? Post the link.
💡 Example: "Is there an online course that helped you level up your skills? Post the link."
What newsletter do you subscribe to for music industry news?
💡 Example: "What newsletter do you subscribe to for music industry news?"
Which music gear review site do you trust most? Tell us why.
💡 Example: "Which music gear review site do you trust most? Tell us why."
Name a video or article that helped you understand music theory.
💡 Example: "Name a video or article that helped you understand music theory."
Got a favorite DAW tutorial? Link it and explain what you learned.
💡 Example: "Got a favorite DAW tutorial? Link it and explain what you learned."
What is one underrated music tool you use daily?
💡 Example: "What is one underrated music tool you use daily?"
Share a resource for learning about music business or marketing.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for learning about music business or marketing."
What online forum or community has helped you most in your music journey?
💡 Example: "What online forum or community has helped you most in your music journey?"
Post a helpful Instagram account for music tips.
💡 Example: "Post a helpful Instagram account for music tips."
Which sample pack or sound library do you always recommend?
💡 Example: "Which sample pack or sound library do you always recommend?"
Name a documentary or film every musician should watch.
💡 Example: "Name a documentary or film every musician should watch."
What music notation software do you use and why?
💡 Example: "What music notation software do you use and why?"
Share a resource that helped you with live performance skills.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you with live performance skills."
Is there a blog you visit for songwriting inspiration? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Is there a blog you visit for songwriting inspiration? Share the link."
Which music analytics tool do you rely on to track your growth?
💡 Example: "Which music analytics tool do you rely on to track your growth?"
Have a favorite playlist curation tool? Tell us how it works for you.
💡 Example: "Have a favorite playlist curation tool? Tell us how it works for you."
What is the most helpful music-related subreddit you follow?
💡 Example: "What is the most helpful music-related subreddit you follow?"
Drop a link to a free resource for mixing and mastering.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a free resource for mixing and mastering."
Which online sample marketplace do you trust for quality sounds?
💡 Example: "Which online sample marketplace do you trust for quality sounds?"
Share a resource that has improved your ear training.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that has improved your ear training."
Recommend a tool or app for creating setlists or managing gigs.
💡 Example: "Recommend a tool or app for creating setlists or managing gigs."
What is your go-to online resource for royalty-free music?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to online resource for royalty-free music?"
Post a resource that helps you find collaborators.
💡 Example: "Post a resource that helps you find collaborators."
What is the best video you have seen on practicing your instrument?
💡 Example: "What is the best video you have seen on practicing your instrument?"
Share a resource that helps you stay organized as a musician.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps you stay organized as a musician."
Is there a music contest or challenge platform you recommend?
💡 Example: "Is there a music contest or challenge platform you recommend?"
Which music notation or sheet music site do you use most?
💡 Example: "Which music notation or sheet music site do you use most?"
Recommend a resource for learning about music licensing.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning about music licensing."
Share a video or podcast that helped you with stage presence.
💡 Example: "Share a video or podcast that helped you with stage presence."
What is the most helpful Facebook group for musicians you are part of?
💡 Example: "What is the most helpful Facebook group for musicians you are part of?"
Drop a resource for getting feedback on your songs.
💡 Example: "Drop a resource for getting feedback on your songs."
Which online platform do you use to distribute your music? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Which online platform do you use to distribute your music? Share your experience."
Have a favorite blog or website for music gear deals?
💡 Example: "Have a favorite blog or website for music gear deals?"
Share a resource for learning to read sheet music.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for learning to read sheet music."
What is the best online event or webinar you attended for music learning?
💡 Example: "What is the best online event or webinar you attended for music learning?"
Recommend a resource for building your music brand or visual identity.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for building your music brand or visual identity."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them into your community platform as a new post or discussion starter. Personalize with your own resource example if you like, or leave it open for members to fill in. Encourage members to explain why they found the resource helpful and how it impacted their music journey. You can also run weekly or themed resource threads to keep the momentum going.
These templates are optimized for all platforms. For forums, use as new threads to spark discussion. On chat apps, post as quick prompts in active channels. For social media groups, pair with a catchy intro image or hashtag. Always encourage replies and tagging to keep resource sharing visible.
It is a post where members suggest helpful tools, articles, videos, or other resources for the community.
Aim for once or twice a week to keep the community sharing and discovering new resources.
Thank them for sharing and gently ask for an updated link or suggest alternatives to keep the discussion going.
Tag members, highlight top shares, and explain how others have benefited from previous resources.
Yes, these templates are designed for all community platforms including forums, groups, and chat apps.
Yes, review resources for quality and relevance. Remove spam or inappropriate content as needed.