Art Tracks on YouTube seem to cause a lot of confusion for musicians. Who can view them? Who owns them? Where do they live? Can I see mine? Do I even need Art Tracks for my music? Let’s dive in. Continue reading
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Not All Videos Need to Be “Music Videos”
Why every artist needs NON-music videos on YouTube. The importance of a non-music video content schedule. As I’ve said before, if you want to use YouTube to its fullest, a … Continue reading
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
Are you REALLY monetizing your music on YouTube?
How to know if your artist channel is eligible for monetization through the YouTube Partner Program. Are you really monetizing your music on YouTube? That might seem like a silly … Continue reading
WARNING: Don’t put “duplicative” content on your YouTube channel
The DOs and DON’Ts of duplicate content on YouTube. Wait, did I say there are DOs? Sorry. No. There are no DOs. Just DON’Ts. DON’T have duplicate content on your … Continue reading
Why You should know EVERYTHING there is to know about your YouTube channel
The no-no of not knowing. Everyone gets a little boost from feeling like their channel is doing well, but what are your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs, for short)? Chances are, … Continue reading
Why YouTube’s channel-monetization changes won’t affect you… MUCH
You may have heard that YouTube will soon be tightening its Partner Program guidelines for monetizing videos. This news might’ve scared or frustrated you. I’m going to try to put … Continue reading
25 ways to optimize your YouTube channel
A YouTube channel checklist for musicians What do all successful YouTubers have in common? They create great videos. That’s Step #1, at least. Beyond that, you’ve probably noticed how smart … Continue reading
How one musician is making a living from YouTube: an interview with TryHardNinja
With millions of views and over half a million subscribers, TryHardNinja (whose real name is Igor) isn’t just connecting with fans on YouTube. He’s using the video platform to drive … Continue reading
Top 5 Tips for Effective Music Video Promotion on YouTube
[Download CD Baby’s Ultimate YouTube Guide for Musicians for free!] A new report says that the majority of music listeners under the age of 18 prefer YouTube over any other music discovery … Continue reading