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How to set up your workspace

Setting up your workspace teaches Apollo who you are as an artist. The more context you give, the better Apollo's recommendations become.

Written by JC Sanchez
Updated over 2 months ago

🎨 Step 1: Vision board

Your Vision board captures your visual identity - the colors, moods, and aesthetics that define your art.

To complete this step:

  1. Click Vision in the left sidebar (under Mythos)

  2. Click Add Images and upload at least 5 images

  3. Click Analyze to let Apollo process your visual direction

Use images that represent your sound, your vibe, your world. Album covers you love, photos that capture your energy, colors that feel like your music.

✨ Steps 2-4: Identity

Identity is the heart of who you are as an artist. Apollo uses this to understand your "why" - not just what you make, but why you make it.

To complete these steps:

  1. Click Identity in the left sidebar

  2. Answer at least one question in each section:

    • Essence - Why you make music, what emotions drive you

    • Journey - Where you've been, where you're going

    • Influence - What shapes your sound and perspective

You don't need to answer every question. Start with the ones that feel natural.

🛠️ Steps 5-7: Context

Context is the practical layer - how you work, what tools you use, and how you like to create content.

To complete these steps:

  1. Click Context in the left sidebar

  2. Answer at least one question in each area:

    • Basics - How you'd describe your project, your language

    • Creative Tools & Equipment - What you use to make music

    • Content Preferences - How you like to show up online

    • Work Rhythms - When and how you work best

  3. Add a sample of your writing - captions, bios, or lyrics you've written. This helps Apollo match your voice.

  4. Connect your TikTok account under Connected Platforms. This lets Apollo see what content resonates with your audience.

Don't have TikTok? You can still complete setup - connecting a platform helps but isn't required to start using Apollo.

🎵 Step 8: Create your first project

Projects are where your releases live - singles, EPs, albums. Each one gets its own mood board and release plan.

To complete this step:

  1. Click Music in the left sidebar (under Workflow)

  2. Click Add New Single or Add New Project

  3. Give it a name (can be a working title)

  4. Add basic details - you can fill in more later

Once you have a project, Apollo can help you plan your release timeline and content strategy.

✅ You're set up

When you see 8/8 Complete in the Setup Progress tracker, you're ready to go. Apollo now has the context to give you personalized recommendations.

👉 Next: How to create a new release

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