Get the most out of Seshn

Owners skim fast and judge on signal, not length. Lead with proof, answer the brief, and make it effortless to say yes.

1. Lead with the work, not the bioOpen with one link that directly fits the brief, a track in the same genre and role. The owner should hear why you're right in the first 15 seconds, before reading a word.
2. Answer the actual briefReference the specific role, genre, and deadline they posted. A tailored two-line pitch beats a generic paragraph every time. It shows you read the brief and you're up for this one specifically.
3. Show you can hit the deadlineSay it plainly: ‘I can deliver the two stems by the 14th.’ Missing a deadline is the thing owners worry about most. Take the doubt off the table early.
4. Attach a relevant sampleUse the attachment to include a short, on-point clip or a one-pager. Don't make them dig through your whole catalogue to find the relevant thing.
5. Be specific about deliverables‘Mixed + mastered chorus, 24-bit WAV, two revisions included’ reads like a pro. Vague offers read like a maybe.
6. Apply early, keep it tightEarly applications get read while the owner is still excited. Three sharp sentences land better than ten. Respect their time and they'll trust you with their record.

The best people are selective. A clear, specific, fairly-paid brief with the role and comp stated up front gets you serious applicants instead of noise.

1. Be specific about the role‘Need a soul/RnB topline + lead vocal for a finished beat’ pulls the right people. ‘Looking for a singer’ pulls everyone. Specificity is a filter that works for you.
2. State the comp up frontPaid, split, or trade, say it in the brief. Money stated up front kills the awkward DM negotiation and signals you're serious. Hidden comp is the #1 reason great collaborators skip a post.
3. Give a real deadlineA concrete date (‘stems by July 1’) helps people self-select on availability and shows the project is real and moving.
4. Share a referenceDrop a reference track or a rough demo. Hearing the vibe gets you applicants who genuinely fit, not ones guessing at your taste.
5. Define ‘done’Spell out the deliverable and format (e.g. ‘2 mixed stems, 48kHz WAV’). Clear scope means clean contracts, fewer revisions, and no end-of-project friction.
6. Boost when it's time-sensitiveIf you're on a deadline, Boost puts the brief at the top of every matched feed for 7 days and pushes it to your strongest matches.

On Seshn the work speaks first. A profile that leads with audio, states what you do, and proves you're reliable turns views into bookings.

1. Pin your three strongest tracksLead with range-defining work in the genres you want more of. The first thing someone hears should be the thing you want to be hired for.
2. Make your roles + skills explicitTag the roles, genres, and skills you actually want work in. Discovery is tag-based. If it's not listed, you won't show up in the right searches.
3. Add a photo and a one-line bioA face and a single sharp line (‘LA mix engineer, indie + pop, fast turnarounds’) builds instant trust. Skip the essay.
4. Connect Spotify / SoundCloudLinked accounts make your profile a portfolio people can press play on, and lend outside credibility to your work.
5. Set your availability‘Open to work’ vs ‘booked’ tells owners whether to reach out now, and keeps you out of conversations you can't take.
6. Bank a few verified ratingsComplete a couple of deals early. Ratings come only from real, finished sessions. A 4.9 next to your name outranks any follower count.

Seshn is one flat 10% on paid bookings (Stripe fees included), with funds held in escrow until the work's approved. Price with confidence and get paid cleanly.

1. Set up payouts before you need themConnect your bank in Settings → Payouts. An owner can't fund an escrow to you until your payout account is verified, so do it once, up front.
2. Price the outcome, not the hourQuote a clear deliverable price. ‘$300 for a mixed + mastered single, two revisions’ is easier to say yes to than an open-ended hourly.
3. Use escrow as a trust toolThe owner funds first; the money sits safely in escrow; you deliver knowing it's secured; it releases on approval. It protects both sides, lean on it to win first-time clients.
4. Know your netOn a paid booking you keep 90%. The flat 10% already covers card processing, so there's no surprise fee. Split and trade collaborations are free.
5. Mind the approval windowAfter you mark work delivered, funds auto-release once the approval window passes if the owner doesn't act, so deadlines protect you, not just the client.
6. Keep money on-platformEscrow, ratings, and dispute resolution only protect you if the deal runs through Seshn. Taking it to a DM gives up every safety net.

One room per record keeps chat, stems, versions, and deadlines in one place, out of three group chats and a Drive folder.

1. Keep everything in the roomFiles, voice notes, decisions, all in the project room. The moment it scatters across DMs and email, things get lost and the timeline slips.
2. Comment on the timecodeDrop notes anchored to the moment in the audio (‘bring the vocal up at 1:42’). Specific, timestamped feedback turns three revision rounds into one.
3. Version, don't overwriteKeep v1 / v2 / v3 so you can always roll back to the take you liked. Never overwrite the file everyone agreed on.
4. Agree the deliverable earlyConfirm format, count, and deadline at the start so ‘done’ means the same thing to everyone when it's time to release escrow.
5. Close the loop with a ratingWhen you ship, leave an honest rating. It's how the next owner trusts your collaborator, and how the whole platform stays high-signal.

Reputation compounds. On Seshn it's built from real sessions, not follower counts, and it's the single biggest driver of getting booked again.

1. Reply fast, even to say noResponsiveness is reputation. A quick ‘not a fit, good luck’ beats silence and keeps your name in good standing.
2. Under-promise, over-deliverQuote a deadline you can beat and a scope you can exceed. Delivering early with an extra alt-mix is how you turn a one-off into a regular.
3. Communicate when things slipLife happens. A heads-up before a deadline keeps trust intact; going quiet destroys it. Use the project room.
4. Collect rating dimensionsRatings break down into communication, timeliness, and musical fit. Be strong across all three, not just talent. That's what makes you a safe hire.
5. Refer people you've worked withBringing in collaborators you trust grows your circle and your standing, and the refer-a-collaborator credit gives you both a month of Pro.