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Learn how to make more fans using the latest tools and tips from experts in the music industry. From social media and YouTube, to good old-fashioned fan newsletters, we’ll help you find new and creative ways to engage with music listeners everywhere.

Get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube
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How to get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube

When you claim your Official Artist Channel on YouTube, you’re taking control of your presence and music on the biggest streaming platform in the world. Continue reading →

February 19, 2021
Spotify Canvas: Short looped videos on Spotify
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How to Use Spotify Canvas for Cool Video Features

Spotify Canvas allows you to upload short looping videos for each of your songs on Spotify. Learn how to make the most of this visual branding tool. Continue reading →

February 5, 2021
Band photo shoot best-practices
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Musician photo shoot tips from a pro photographer

How to prepare for your band’s photo shoot Good photos are a key part of your promotional toolkit as a musician.  Whether you’re using these photos for social media, album … Continue reading →

January 20, 2021
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How to promote your music on YouTube

Optimize your YouTube channel to grow your audience The first big question about promoting your music on YouTube is: why? Why do the work of creating a channel, optimizing it, … Continue reading →

December 18, 2020
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“How I got hundreds of Spotify streams & email addresses for less than $50”

Building your Spotify audience on an indie budget. When independent musician Anne Reburn released her cover version of Kermit the Frog’s “Rainbow Connection,” she wanted to use it as a chance … Continue reading →

December 1, 2020
Spotify for Artists
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How to verify your Spotify for Artists profile

Verifying your artist profile is the most important thing you can do on Spotify That’s a bold statement, but it’s true. Getting verified on Spotify allows you to access Spotify … Continue reading →

November 11, 2020
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What’s the difference between a Spotify pre-save and an Apple Music pre-add?

Each streaming platform has their own way to save songs before release Music industry terminology can be confusing, especially when platforms use similar terms for features they offer. Case in … Continue reading →

October 27, 2020
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Use Spotify Promo Cards to personalize your streaming promotion!

How to create your own Spotify Promo Cards to share music on social media. Spotify has released yet another feature to help you promote your music online: the Spotify Promo … Continue reading →

October 13, 2020
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Promoting your live stream events on Spotify

Spotify adds a new functionality to help you support your virtual concerts. You can now list your “virtual events” on Spotify. You can also pin them to the top of … Continue reading →

September 15, 2020
The truth about live streaming music on Facebook Live
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Facebook music live-streaming for musicians

Most musicians can keep live-streaming on Facebook Musicians, artists, bands, please read: There is so much misinformation and so many misleading headlines about Facebook’s change to “listening experiences” happening on … Continue reading →

September 13, 2020

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