TikTok video ideas
for musicians

Your time as a musician is better used in a different way than coming up with an idea for the next TikTok video.
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That's why we're here to help you. If you feel stuck, have a look below.
We gathered videos from other musicians to help you get over the creative block.

What makes this video stand out:
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Feels spontaneous
Aesthetic set-up
Element of surprise

@emiliopiano I met 2 SINGERS in a CAFÉ!! 😱 @Dritan Alsela Song: Libiamo ne' lieti calici Opera: La Traviata #piano #singing #verdi #traviata #libiamo #publicpiano #classicaltok #classicalmusic #opera #dritanalsela ♬ original sound - Emilio Piano

What makes this video stand out:
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Instant context
Spontaneous
Unexpected reactions

@robertgracemusic My son is an absolute LEGEND!! Oh & “Casper” is out now EVERYWHERE 👻 #newmusic ♬ Casper - Robert Grace

What makes this video stand out: 
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Captivating text on-screen
Spontaneous
Unexpected reactions

@alexanderstewart anyone else miss their ex? 🥺 #newmusic #originalmusic #originalsong #sad #sing #oliviarodrigo ♬ i wish you cheated - Alexander Stewart

What makes this video stand out: 
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Trending sound
Sparks emotion
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@bobbyamaru @Veda J , Dad is so freaking proud of you ❤️ #evanescence #amylee #paulmccoy #bringmetolife #duet #fatherdaughter #singers #fyp #foryou #tiktokmusic #mothersday #viral ♬ original sound - Bobby Amaru

What makes this video stand out:

Funny
Spontaneous

@d.lawrance this song lyrics #music #lyrics #lyricsvideo #onedirection #whatmakesyoubeautiful @Shane Davis ♬ What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction

What makes this video stand out:

Spontaneous
Element of surprise

@suddensinger I love Pizza and music at Rossi Würselen @Gastroboy1982 #fyp #fypシ #singer #musica #music #prank ♬ Originalton - Ricardo Marinello

What makes this video stand out:

Funny
Element of surprise
Reference to popular brand

@baujahr.89 Passt😂 #severussnape #harrypotter #musicmakesadifference ♬ Crazy in Love - Beyoncé,Jay-Z

What makes this video stand out:

Element of surprise
Spontaneous
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@area.cx Do you make music? #doyoumakemusic #discoveringartistsirl #Undergroundmusic #newmusicfriday #musiccurator #alexg #indie #singersongwriter #musicproducer #indieartist #indiemusician #area ♬ original sound - Discovering Artists

What makes this video stand out:

Element of surprise
Funny
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@atilakw_oficial Watch this adorable baby's mouth sounds turn into a modern waltz! 🎶👶💃 #BabyMusic #TikTokMusic #BabySounds #CreativeMusic #BabiesOfTikTok #MusicFromEverywhere #TikTokTrending #MusicProduction #MusicalBaby ♬ Baby waltz - AtilaKw

What makes this video stand out:

Element of surprise
Aesthetic set-up
Sparks emotion

@musicpluggg999 Yall goin crazy‼️‼️ 700k up next 🔥 #disrespectful #songsthatgohard #rapmusic #music #hypesongs #fyp ♬ Originalton - LA LOCO