Music Biz 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Music Distribution

Getting your music onto streaming platforms can feel confusing when you’re just getting started. Between distributors, DSPs, payouts, and profiles, there’s a lot to wrap your head around. In this episode of Music Biz 101, we’re breaking down the basics of music distribution in a way that’s easy to understand for artists of any level, so you can confidently take the next step in releasing your music…

Music Biz 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Music Distribution

Ever wondered how your favorite artists get their music onto Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and more? In this episode of Music Biz 101, we break down the fundamentals of music distribution and cover things like:

• What music distribution is and why it matters
• How artists deliver their music to streaming platforms and social apps
• How streaming payouts work and how artists get paid
• The importance of setting up and managing artist profiles
• What independent artists should know before releasing music

If you’re looking to gain a solid foundation before uploading your next release and feel more confident navigating the distribution process, this video is for you.

Check out the full video below…

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