Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/musicians?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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- 206,959 members
- text and link posts
- posting limited to approved users
- its rules on Reddit
/r/musicians is a community for anyone who loves making music. Whether you’re a pro, a weekend jammer, or just picking up your first instrument, this is the place to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other musicians. Talk shop about gear, songwriting, gigs, or anything else music-related. Share your work, get feedback, and find inspiration from people who get it. All genres, all skill levels—if you play, you belong here.
What its rules say about promotion
No Sales or Self-Promotion
This is a community, not a marketplace. Do not post to sell products, promote services, or advertise your music, events, or channels. Focus on sharing knowledge, experiences, and collaboration opportunities instead. Posts deemed promotional will be removed.
What its rules say about AI and bots
No AI-Generated Music
This subreddit is for human-created music and discussions. AI-generated music posts are not allowed. Please share such content in /r/AI_Music or other relevant communities. This extends to repeated discussions of AI generated music.
All 7 rules of r/musicians
- Encourage Collaboration
We’re a community of musicians passionate about creating and sharing music. Post about potential collaborations, seek bandmates, share ideas for projects, or offer your skills to others. Be open, inclusive, and supportive in all collaboration efforts. - Respect All Members
Treat everyone with kindness and respect. No harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior will be tolerated. Constructive feedback is welcome, but keep it positive and helpful. - No Sales or Self-Promotion
This is a community, not a marketplace. Do not post to sell products, promote services, or advertise your music, events, or channels. Focus on sharing knowledge, experiences, and collaboration opportunities instead. Posts deemed promotional will be removed. - No AI-Generated Music
This subreddit is for human-created music and discussions. AI-generated music posts are not allowed. Please share such content in /r/AI_Music or other relevant communities. This extends to repeated discussions of AI generated music. - Stay On-Topic
Posts should relate to musicianship, collaboration, music creation, or community discussions. Off-topic posts, including unrelated memes or spam, will be removed. - Follow Reddit’s Content Policy
All posts and comments must comply with Reddit’s site-wide rules, including no illegal content, no doxxing, and no spamming. - Report Violations
If you see content that breaks these rules, report it to the moderators. Do not engage in arguments or retaliate - let the mod team handle it.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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