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No one picks up a guitar dreaming about crafting TikTok posts. Might I suggest: hook testing? To make this whole content thing easier. You don’t need to guess what to post. You let the data tell you which moment hits.

Why Hook-Test?

Because you want to be using the part of your song that pulls new listeners in instantly. TikTok gives you real numbers on what people respond to, so you know exactly which clip should lead your rollout. It’s your strongest hook, picked by the fans.

STEP 1: Select Your Songs

Start by choosing one or two focus tracks with official video footage available.

The key is to keep all clips visually and stylistically consistent for each song. Use the same editing style, colour treatment, pacing, and overall aesthetic, and always pair your clips with the studio recording. This ensures your results reflect the strength of the hook itself—not variations in editing.

You can repeat this process for any song using selfie videos, live clips, rehearsal footage, or studio moments. 

STEP 2: Prepare Your Clips (Testing Phase)