# How to write a music bio For social media bios, keep it short. You can try describing yourself in three words, using emojis to help the sense.[^1] Alternatively, write 1-2 sentences.[^2] There's a lot of noise on the internet, so be brief.[^1] Have a long-form bio of 500-700 words for your website and a short-form bio of 250-350 words for Spotify and other online platforms. Write in third-person,[^2] which helps journalists copy and paste and helps readers engage more.[^3] This helps SEO.[^4] Write with journalists and the public in mind.[^5] This is not a life biography, but a biography of your work, particularly your most recent work.[^3] "It doesn’t matter that the band started in Chicago in 1984," says Cary Baker.[^5] For an EPK bio, start by describing the most current project.[^5] If you don't have that, start with your style of music (see [[How to be more concise when describing your music]]) and influences.[^4] You can also start with answering why you're an artist.[^2] What led you to making your music? How did you as an artist come to be? What themes do you explore?[^6] See [[How to tell your story]]. Avoid superlatives, like "unique" or "best yet." Be specific. Ask yourself, could this describe any number of artists?[^5] Whatever your hook is, it has to compel your target audience. Don't be afraid to turn off everybody else.[^3] Then a third of the way through, you can get into the history.[^5] Include bands or artists you've played with and accomplishments,[^4] like prominent festivals and venues, award nominations, radio play, brand endorsements, or big artists you've opened for.[^2] Media quotes can lend credibility. These can also be from a venue owner, a fellow musician.[^4] It can be effective to end with a quippy quote.[^5] To help generate ideas, you can do the following. Write a short paragraph about each of your current songs, looking for common themes in your work. Write down your influences and what it is about them (see [[Make a creative family tree]]). Jot down your big achievements/awards/credits.[^3] Read examples [here](https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-career/how-to-write-a-stand-out-biography-as-a-musician/?utm_source=pocket_saves) and [here](https://bandzoogle.com/blog/how-to-write-an-effective-musician-bio-with-examples?utm_source=pocket_saves). Find templates [here](https://musicianmonster.com/how-to-write-an-effective-musician-bio-examples-and-a-template-you-can-copy-today/). Consider hiring a bio writer. Contact artists whose bios you like and ask who wrote it. Contact a journalist from the local paper. Contact musicology professors.[^5] For more, see [[How to describe your job]]. [^1]: [A Short Musician Bio Example And How To Write One In Less Than 5-Minutes](https://musicianmonster.com/a-short-musician-bio-example-and-how-to-write-one-in-less-than-5-minutes/?utm_source=pocket_saves) [^2]: [How to Write a Winning Musician Bio (With Examples) | DIY Musician](https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-career/how-to-write-a-stand-out-biography-as-a-musician/?utm_source=pocket_saves) [^3]: [How To Write An Effective Artist Bio That Won’t Be Ignored](https://www.indieonthemove.com/blog/2014/05/how-to-write-an-effective-artist-bio-that-wont-be-ignored?utm_source=pocket_saves) [^4]: [How to write an effective musician bio (with examples!) | Bandzoogle Blog](https://bandzoogle.com/blog/how-to-write-an-effective-musician-bio-with-examples?utm_source=pocket_saves) [^5]: [How To Write A Compelling Artist Bio – Disc Makers](https://blog.discmakers.com/2014/01/how-to-write-a-killer-artist-bio/?utm_source=pocket_saves) [^6]: [The Do's and Don’ts of Writing Your Spotify Bio](https://artists.spotify.com/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-writing-your-spotify-bio?utm_source=pocket_saves)