Serdar Sağlam

Music Consulting

Whether you're at the start of your career or have been in the industry for years, we take your music to the world with the right strategies. With 22 years of industry experience, we take every step needed for awareness, recognition and organic popularity together.

Music consulting is professional guidance that helps an artist or music company make the right decisions at the right time. From a single release to long-term career planning, it provides direction at every critical stage: positioning, digital distribution, royalty management and digital marketing.

I'm Serdar Sağlam, and for 22 years I've worked with Türkiye's leading artists and production companies. In my music consulting work I'm after sustainable strategy, not trendy tactics: I analyze which market and which audience your music should reach and how, and we build a lasting listener base through global distribution on 150+ digital platforms, ad management and brand positioning. I explained in detail what music consulting is and why it's necessary in this post.

22
Years of Experience
150+
Platforms
3
Countries of Operation
20+
Active Artists

From Scratch to Strategy, From Strategy to Results

Every artist's story is different. So instead of offering one-size-fits-all solutions, I design a strategy tailored to your music career.

01
Positioning & Market Analysis
I analyze which market and which audience your music should reach, and how. With competitor analysis, target audience research and market positioning, we lay the foundation of the strategy.
02
Release Planning & Distribution
Releasing at the right time on the right platforms. Release plan creation, metadata optimization and global distribution on 150+ digital platforms, backed by Universal Music and Digitalent Inc. (Digital Marketing Manager). I can handle distribution directly or consult alongside your current distributor; all of it falls under music distribution.
03
Digital Marketing & Advertising
Strategic campaigns with Spotify Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads and YouTube Ads. I grow your listener base through organic and paid channels. Playlist pitching included.
04
Awareness & Organic Popularity
Long-term strategy, not short-term tactics. Through artist branding, social media strategy, content planning and organic growth, we build a lasting listener base.

Whatever Stage You're At

From the artist releasing their first song to experienced names reshaping their careers.

Starting From Scratch
You want to release your first song but don't know where to start. We plan every step together, from distribution to marketing.
Looking to Grow
You're releasing music but your audience isn't growing. We build momentum with strategic marketing and ad campaigns.
Aiming Global
You want to expand beyond Türkiye and establish yourself in international markets. We build a global strategy with the advantage of operating in three countries.

How Do We Work?

Everything starts with a free initial consultation.

Introduction
I get to know your project in a free 30-minute initial consultation.
Analysis
I analyze your current situation, the market and your target audience.
Strategy
I create a tailored roadmap and action plan for you.
Execution
We put the plan into action together and keep optimizing it.

Artists I've Worked With

Featured References
Murat Boz Murat Boz Emre Altuğ Emre Altuğ Ebru Gündeş Ebru Gündeş

New to this? Don't let these names intimidate you. For new and independent artists too, I map out a step-by-step roadmap with the same care. Let's get started together →

Artists
Altay Biber Ebru Gündeş Ece Seçkin Emre Altuğ Erkan Güleryüz Gripin İlhan Şeşen İlkay Sipahi Keremcem Maral Ataman Melek Mosso Merve Özbey Murat Boz Orhan Hakalmaz Özcan Deniz Röya Sinan Hakalmaz Soner Sarıkabadayı Tolga Tüyel Tuğba Özerk Yonca Lodi Zeynep Sağdaş
Production & Media
AT Yapım Avşar Film Bros Film Cri Türk DNZ Film Hakalmaz Müzik JoyTürk Medyapım Piu Sound Show Radyo Süper FM

I managed music editing, selection and digital release processes for TV series and film projects of production companies such as Medyapım and Avşar Film.

About Music Consulting

What is music consulting?

Music consulting is professional guidance that helps an artist or music company make career and release decisions based on data. It covers areas such as positioning and market analysis, release planning, digital distribution, royalty and rights management, and digital advertising strategy. The goal is for the music to reach the right audience at the right time and to build a sustainable listener base.

What does a music consultant do?

A music consultant analyzes the current situation of an artist or production company and builds a strategy and roadmap aligned with their goals. They provide both planning and execution support on release schedules, platform strategy, Spotify/Meta/TikTok/YouTube ad management, playlist pitching, metadata optimization and royalty revenue optimization.

Who is music consulting for?

It suits people and organizations at every stage: from new artists about to release their first song and musicians looking to grow their audience, to names aiming to break into international markets and music production companies wanting to strengthen their strategy.

How much does music consulting cost?

The fee depends on the project's scope, goals and duration. One-off strategy consulting and ongoing career management are planned under different models. To identify the best approach, the process always starts with a free initial consultation.

How do you start working with Serdar Sağlam?

It starts with a free 30-minute initial consultation. In this call we assess your project and goals; then a tailored strategy and roadmap are created for you. You can reach out via the contact page or book a call directly.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Let's define the right strategy for your music career together in a free 30-minute initial consultation. No commitment.