Melanie Faye

Melanie Faye

@melaniefaye

My name literally means Melanin Faerie I’m 5’3” and a half ✨GUITAR✨ BASS SONGWRITING PRODUCTION ATL 📍 @rainbow_fever_1998_

287.5K

Followers

2.4K

Following

297

Posts

1.99%

Engagement Rate

≈ -0.5% over 71d Macro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks 971 out of 1606 tracked creators and holds a follower count that is 0.4 times the median, meaning it is smaller than the typical creator we track. Melanie Faye maintains a verified status as an Artist with 297 total posts in her portfolio. Her engagement rate of 1.99% sits well above the 0.98% median for this group. The rest of this report breaks down her audience demographics and content performance trends.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 287,489
Following 2,434
Posts 297
Verified Yes
Category Artist

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 5,551
Avg Comments per Post 162
Videos 9
Photos 3
Engagement Rate 1.99%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @melaniefaye's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-1419

Net Change

-0.5%

% Change

-20

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (289,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (287,581 followers).

The account remained stable with a -0.5% change over 51 days. The follower count stayed flat from 289.0K to 287.5K.

What the trajectory means

The account stayed flat with a -0.5% change over the tracked period. This stable trajectory establishes @melaniefaye as a known quantity rather than an emerging or declining risk. The steady daily pace allows for predictable campaign planning without the volatility of rapid spikes or drops.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@melaniefaye ranks 311 out of 929 for engagement because her rate sits well above the tracked median. This performance means she captures more interaction per follower than most accounts in the corpus. Her high percentage relative to the average indicates a highly active and involved audience.

The engagement rate of 1.99% beats the median of 0.98%, placing the account at rank 311 of 929. This confirms that the audience interacts with content more than the average user. The split between formats reveals a clear preference for video, which earns over three times the likes of static photos. While the core following provides steady interaction, the hit rate suggests inconsistent reach spikes. Only 8.3% of posts doubled the account average while none reached five times that mark. This indicates a loyal base rather than a volatile wave of new viewers. The comment count shows a consistent level of conversation across the recent feed. This is an active audience.

5.6K

Avg Likes/Post

162

Avg Comments/Post

66.6K

Total Likes

1.9K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Average for Macro

1.99%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

6.7K

Avg Likes on Videos (9)

2.1K

Avg Likes on Photos (3)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @melaniefaye's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @melaniefaye's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @melaniefaye

22,998 likes · 529 comments

4.1× @melaniefaye's average post · 4.7× the median post.

"For the end of 2025, I’m taking 20 more 1-on-1 guitar & bass students before I switch back to group classes! Message me via the ‘Email’ tab to sign up and I’ll give you a FAT DISCOUNT!"

184 characters

Video

Format

Monday

Day Posted

20:00 UTC

Hour Posted

109.5K

Views

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post outperformed the median engagement by a factor of 4.7. It achieved a high comment-to-like ratio to drive community interaction. This specific piece gained traction through its direct call to action regarding student enrollment. Long captions of over one hundred characters perform much better than short snippets under forty characters. The data suggests that detailed copy builds deeper connections with the audience while brief text fails to sustain interest. Use the recurring hashtags like #music and #drumsdaily to signal your niche clearly to the algorithm. While engagement is steady rather than explosive, consistent output remains the most viable path for growth. This account maintains a following of 287.5K followers.

Top Hashtags

#music (4) #drum (2) #drumming (2) #pocket (2) #drumsdaily (2) #bhfyp (2) #art (2) #follow (2) #musician (2) #artist (2) #guitarloop (2) #drumloop (2) #pianoloop (2) #musicians (2) #tayedever (2) #melaniefaye (2) #thekruug (1)

Top Keywords

guitar (10) music (7) melaniefaye (6) wanted (5) melanie (5) people (5) myself (4) most (4) black (4) artists (4) back (3) even (3) because (3) really (3) white (3) young (3) want (3) follow (3) always (2) never (2) everyone (2) needed (2) made (2) type (2) audience (2) attract (2) managers (2) culture (2) talented (2) appeal (2)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 432 chars
Posting Frequency 0.0 posts/week

Content Mix

9

Videos / Reels

3

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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For the end of 2025, I’m taking 20 more 1-on-1 guitar & bass students before I switch back to group classes! Message me…

23.0K likes 529 comments 109.5K views Video
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Hi everyone 👋 It’s Melanie. As you have seen, I’ve been posting some self reflective, oddly personal, perhaps even off-…

7.0K likes 524 comments 62.7K views Video
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Manifesting the woman I always wanted to be. Shedding the version of myself I never meant to become. I just have to be …

6.5K likes 131 comments 66.0K views Video
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Jams to “Fan Art” by @melaniefaye 🎸🎸 . . @basnaudioiem 🎧 @tandemdrums 🥁 . . . . . . . . . ——————————————————————— “Tay…

5.8K likes 142 comments 29.8K views Video
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Clutch Cover with @melaniefaye and @the_kruug 🎸🎸 . . @basnaudioiem 🎧 . . . . . . . . . . ——————————————————————— “Taye…

5.5K likes 79 comments 28.0K views Video
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Hey guys, I just released ‘Clutch Demo’ on streaming platforms w/ @taye_dever_ and @the_kruug so definitely check that…

4.9K likes 74 comments 11.6K views Video
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This post is in memory of @quincyjones, a legend who deeply inspired generations of people to come and saw the star in …

4.8K likes 43 comments
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I’m going through a phase. I’m currently obsessed w/bass guitar

3.4K likes 172 comments 13.8K views Video
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Hey everyone! I’m back 🩵 I’ll be doing an INTERNATIONAL GUITAR GIVEAWAY soon, so turn your post notifications on for me…

2.3K likes 108 comments 10.3K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @melaniefaye

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
For the end of 2025, I’m taking 20 more 1-on-1 guitar & bass students before I …
23.0K 529 view
2
Hi everyone 👋 It’s Melanie. As you have seen, I’ve been posting some self refle…
7.0K 524 view
3
Manifesting the woman I always wanted to be. Shedding the version of myself I n…
6.5K 131 view
4
Jams to “Fan Art” by @melaniefaye 🎸🎸 . . @basnaudioiem 🎧 @tandemdrums 🥁 . . . .…
5.8K 142 view
5
Clutch Cover with @melaniefaye and @the_kruug 🎸🎸 . . @basnaudioiem 🎧 . . . . . …
5.5K 79 view
6
Hey guys, I just released ‘Clutch Demo’ on streaming platforms w/ @taye_dever_ …
4.9K 74 view
7
This post is in memory of @quincyjones, a legend who deeply inspired generation…
4.8K 43 view
8
I’m going through a phase. I’m currently obsessed w/bass guitar
3.4K 172 view
9
Hey everyone! I’m back 🩵 I’ll be doing an INTERNATIONAL GUITAR GIVEAWAY soon, s…
2.3K 108 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @melaniefaye posts on Instagram

The creator maintains an erratic cadence that makes precise campaign planning difficult. While she ranks in the top half of her peer group by follower count, her posting frequency is unpredictable compared to the median. A consistency score of zero indicates a lack of routine and frequent gaps between uploads. Her longest streak of one day suggests content drops are sporadic rather than daily habits. Fresh content typically lands on Monday or Tuesday. The busiest hour for new posts occurs at 20:00 UTC. Marketers should not expect a steady flow of content to align with specific weekly themes. Because the gap between posts is inconsistent, you cannot rely on a predictable schedule for timely tie-ins. You will need to monitor her profile actively to catch new uploads as they appear. Plan your activations around these specific windows if you need fresh content in your feed.

Posts / week

3765.7h

Avg gap between posts

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Peak posting days

20:00, 19:00, 16:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @melaniefaye publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @melaniefaye publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 20:00, 19:00, 16:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @melaniefaye hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most on Monday and Tuesday. The peak time for activity occurs at 20:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @melaniefaye's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

guitar (10) music (7) melaniefaye (6) wanted (5) melanie (5) people (5) myself (4) most (4) black (4) artists (4) back (3) even (3) because (3) really (3) white (3) young (3) want (3) follow (3) always (2) never (2) everyone (2) needed (2) made (2) type (2) audience (2) attract (2) managers (2) culture (2) talented (2) appeal (2)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@melaniefaye's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 4 8,880 35,520
Tuesday 2 5,750 11,501
Wednesday 2 2,880 5,760
Thursday 2 3,686 7,371
Saturday 2 4,203 8,406

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @melaniefaye maintains output

1

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

0.7%

Active days

Posted at least once

3765.7h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @melaniefaye's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

432

Avg Caption Chars

203

Median Chars

1907

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 1 1.8K
Medium (40-100) 1 3.6K
Long (100+) 10 6.3K

The audience rewards long captions of over 100 characters with 6.3K average engagement. These perform much better than short captions, which only reach 1.8K average engagement.

Who This Audience Is

What @melaniefaye's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The following audience is smaller than the typical creator tracked in our database. The size sits at less than half of the median follower count for this platform segment. Verification status and the Artist category suggest a professional profile with established credibility in its field. Engagement rates are double the median, which means a brand message lands much harder here than on average accounts. This high interaction rate relative to the smaller scale suggests that the content reaches a concentrated group of viewers who interact with posts more frequently than the broader market. The data points toward an audience that responds well to specific artistic content rather than broad reach. This profile fits the Art and Design category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

Sponsored posts drive the primary revenue stream for @melaniefaye with an estimated price band of $2,300 to $4,300. Her ranking in the bottom half of the peer group makes her a value buy for brands seeking reach. This lower rank means the quoted range serves as a ceiling to negotiate under rather than a starting point. High engagement at 1.99% doubles the median rate and justifies the higher end of her bracket. The active participation from followers validates the reach as a fair price for the audience size. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 287.5K followers (Macro)

$2,300 – $4,312

Industry rate for macro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. The follower count is 0.4 times the median, placing the account in the lower portion of the field. Engagement. A 1.99% rate beats the 0.98% median, meaning the audience interacts with content more than average. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat double the own average, indicating a low frequency of standout successes. Trajectory. The account held its follower count roughly flat over the tracked period.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 287.5K followers
  • + 1.99% engagement rate beats the 0.98% tracked median
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate

Summary

This analysis of @melaniefaye reveals a macro Instagram presence with 287,489 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 1.99%, averaging 5.6K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @melaniefaye

How many followers does @melaniefaye have on Instagram?

@melaniefaye has 287,489 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @melaniefaye's Instagram engagement rate?

@melaniefaye has an engagement rate of 1.99% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 5.6K likes per post.

How much does @melaniefaye earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @melaniefaye's estimated sponsorship value is $2,300 - $4,312 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @melaniefaye published on Instagram?

@melaniefaye has published 297 posts on Instagram.

What is @melaniefaye's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 22,998 likes and 529 comments.

How often does @melaniefaye post on Instagram?

@melaniefaye posts approximately 0.0 times per week, with an average gap of 3765.7 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.

How does @melaniefaye compare to other Instagram creators?

@melaniefaye sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @illumitati, @justinablakeney, @iviadamou_.

Is @melaniefaye verified on Instagram?

Yes, @melaniefaye is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @melaniefaye's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026