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How to talk to Apollo

Apollo is your AI music strategist, not a search engine. You don't need special commands or precise wording - just talk to it like you'd talk to someone who knows your music and wants to help.

Written by JC Sanchez

💬 Just start talking

Apollo already knows about you from your Mythos (Identity, Context, Vision board) and your projects. You don't need to re-explain who you are every time.

Ask questions the way you'd ask a manager or collaborator:

  • "What should I focus on this week?"

  • "Help me plan my next release"

  • "I'm stuck - what's the next step?"

If you're not sure where to start, check the Quick Start prompts in the Apollo panel. They're designed to get you moving.

🎯 What to ask Apollo

Release planning

  • "Build a timeline for my single dropping [date]"

  • "What should I be doing 4 weeks before release?"

  • "When should I start teasing this project?"

Content ideas

  • "Give me 5 content ideas for this release"

  • "What should I post this week?"

  • "Write some caption options for my announcement"

Creative direction

  • "Look at my mood board and tell me what you see"

  • "How does this release connect to my overall brand?"

  • "What's the story I should be telling with this project?"

Career and strategy

  • "Should I release an EP or a series of singles?"

  • "Help me prepare talking points for my label meeting"

  • "What should I prioritize right now?"

Day-to-day

  • "What's the most important thing I should do today?"

  • "I'm feeling stuck - help me figure out what's next"

  • "Review my setup and tell me what's missing"

✨ Getting better answers

Apollo works best when you give it context. Compare:

Vague: "Give me content ideas" Better: "Give me content ideas for my single dropping March 15. It's a moody, introspective track."

Vague: "Help me with my release" Better: "Help me figure out what to post in the 2 weeks before my album drops"

You don't need to be formal or write long paragraphs. A sentence or two of context goes a long way.

🔄 Keep the conversation going

Apollo remembers what you talked about in the current conversation. You can:

  • Ask follow-up questions: "Tell me more about that second idea"

  • Push back: "That doesn't feel right for my brand - try again"

  • Refine: "Make it shorter" or "Give me more options"

Treat it like a real conversation, not a one-shot query.

🔮 What Apollo knows about you

Apollo pulls from:

  • Identity - Why you make music, who it's for, your creative values

  • Context - Your genre, tools, content preferences, work style

  • Vision board - Your visual identity and aesthetic

  • Projects - Your releases, their mood boards, their stories

The more complete your Mythos, the less you need to explain in each conversation. Apollo already has the context.

💡 Pro Tip

Don't overthink it. Apollo is built to understand natural language. If your first question doesn't get a great answer, just rephrase or give more context. There's no wrong way to ask.

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