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29 quick ways to promote your new music today: Make a lyric video. Create a playlist of artists who influenced the new album or single. Pin the release as your| DIY Musician
29 quick ways to promote your new music today: Make a lyric video. Create a playlist of artists who influenced the new album or single. Pin the release as your| DIY Musician
Looking for some quick ways to spruce up your social media? According to the July 2025 Songwriters Survey from Midia, 1 in every 5 songwriters is prioritizing social media for| DIY Musician
Introduction: Mental Health for Musicians Today Navigating today’s music industry can take a serious toll on a musician’s mental health. More than 73 percent of independent music makers experience symptoms … Continue reading → The post The Independent Musician’s Guide to Mental Health appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
A comprehensive music release strategy can send you scrambling in a few directions to carry out all the aspects of your campaign, from ads to email sends to social posts … Continue reading → The post How to run effective marketing campaigns with Show.co appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
East coast singer-songwriter Lee Wilson began his career as an aspiring pop/R&B artist. After years of bending his sound to fit label expectations—and burning out in the process—he took a … Continue reading → The post Artist Spotlight: Lee Wilson appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
Introduction If you want to grow your fanbase and boost your music income, you’ve probably heard the term superfans. These are the die-hard followers who buy your merch, attend your … Continue reading → The post How to convert casual listeners into superfans: Q&A with Dan Goldberg appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
Releasing new music should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But without a clear plan, you risk stunting your success. That’s where a release strategy comes in: laying out all the necessary … Continue reading → The post The Ultimate Music Release Strategy for 2025 appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
From sharing stages to exchanging emails, a lot of networking in the music industry is organic and spontaneous. It’s why common advice is to stay active: play and attend shows| DIY Musician
The Best Strategies for Releasing a Single Now that you understand why singles are so important in today’s music industry (see Part 1), it’s time to focus on the strategy| DIY Musician
Making your own music is a true labor of love. You can pour your heart and soul into crafting the melodies and getting the words just right. Having your songs| DIY Musician
Every touring band needs a stage plot. You'll be making the lives of club owners, venue bookers, and live-sound engineers much easier by sending them an accurate stage plot and| DIY Musician
From casual listeners to die-hards, every fan segment plays an important role in supporting an artist’s career, but one segment that’s particularly effective at moving the needle is Spotify super … Continue reading → The post How to Grow Your Spotify with Super Listeners appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
If you’re looking for a way to deepen engagement with fans and bring some excitement to your album covers, Apple Music Album Motion is here! What is Apple Music Album … Continue reading → The post How to use Apple Music Album Motion appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
As an artist, the way you present and distribute your music can impact success as much as the songwriting itself. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to leverage each … Continue reading → The post Choosing a Release Format: Singles vs. EPs vs. Albums appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
Booking shows as an indie artist can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategies, you can create opportunities that help you grow your audience and sharpen| DIY Musician
Music Streaming Music Distribution Guide: How to Distribute Your Music in 2025| DIY Musician
Looking for best practices to get the most out of today's top music streaming platforms? Read on for 5 actionable tips per platform to help you optimize your presence across| DIY Musician
Is music publishing worth it in 2025? The data says yes, now more than ever, you should be claiming royalties your music is already earning. According to 2024 research from| DIY Musician
How to build an audience for your music with online advertising There’s one thing that every artist wants: FANS! Loyal listeners don’t invent themselves though. They have to be found,| DIY Musician
Over 20,000 tracks are uploaded to Spotify every day. But there are thousands more music listeners waiting to discover their next favorite artist. Here are 10 tips to find your| DIY Musician
Social media is the music marketing equivalent of busking on the street. Contending with shifting algorithms and a constant stream of content is like vying for the attention of passersby.| DIY Musician
Whether you’re an active musician maintaining countless pages to manage your music career or a new artist looking to make a splash with your debut release, a centralized music landing| DIY Musician
Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual stage all rolled into one. Every day, millions of fans| DIY Musician
It’s no secret that making short-form videos can be a powerful strategy for musicians. Countless artists have used them to grow their fanbase and get more ears on their music.| DIY Musician
Releasing a single song might seem simple—record it, upload it, and wait for streams to roll in. But in today’s fast-moving music industry, a strategic approach to singles is essential| DIY Musician
Your songs can be used in Stories on Instagram. Instagram Stories are huuuuuuuuge right now, with at least 400,000,000 users creating and viewing Stories on Instagram every day. For the| DIY Musician
Can Facebook and Instagram ads really help you promote your music, build an audience, and sell merch? In short: yes. And here's how.| DIY Musician
How to get people to use your music on TikTok. Many artists are wondering how to grow their audience on TikTok. Over the past year the video platform has become| DIY Musician
Learn how to make more fans using the latest tools and tips on music promotion from experts in the industry. From social media to fan newsletters, and more.| DIY Musician
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,| DIY Musician
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| DIY Musician
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem frequencies and enhance| DIY Musician
Why making acceptable cover art is so important. In the streaming era, you need cover art for every single and album you release. Not only should that artwork LOOK good;| DIY Musician
Unless you're a true social butterfly, networking with promoters, bookers, members of the press and other pros in your scene is probably the most difficult part of being an indie| DIY Musician
There was a time not long ago when all a musician needed to keep in touch with their fans was a simple website and an email list. And then| DIY Musician
As musicians, we spend lots of time thinking about things like the song we just finished writing, the album we’re planning to record, the shows we’ll book, and the platforms| DIY Musician
YouTube monetization is a vital source of money for many musicians — and it’s just ONE of several important forms of music revenue from YouTube. What are those different revenue sources? How| DIY Musician
What is music publishing? Music publishing is the exploitation of a song’s composition copyright. The composition of a song is the lyrics and melody as written by one or more| DIY Musician
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| DIY Musician
Learn music career tips to advance your career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch and more!| DIY Musician
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes before an independent artist is nominated for a GRAMMY. This year, CD Baby musician and composer Carla Patullo won the 'Best| DIY Musician
Ever felt the frustration of sifting through a digital haystack just to find one tiny needle of a file? You're not alone! In the chaotic world of file organization, disorder| DIY Musician
Photo by Rhianonne Stone (@rhianonnestone) Planning Ahead for Success In 2023, I released my debut album, “Romance” — a cinematic neo-soul record with themes of romantic love, inner healing, and| DIY Musician
Did you know that using Spotify's Canvas feature encourages listeners to interact with your song? Spotify’s data backs it up. If your song has a high-quality Canvas video, listeners| DIY Musician
For most DIY Musicians, embarking on a tour is an exhilarating adventure, but let's face it— it comes with its own set of challenges. The tight confines of tour vans,| DIY Musician
Explore the highlights of 2023 on our DIY Musician Blog. As we wrap up the year, count on DIY Musician to guide you through the highlights and get you ready| DIY Musician
You’ve put out songs. You’re getting streams. You’re building a fan base. But are you making the most out of your music? You might not be if you haven’t added| DIY Musician
Learn how to copyright your songs and legally protect your music. With these tips, you'll make the most money and abide by copyright laws.| DIY Musician
SymphonyOS elevates independent artists at any level, whether they’re just getting started, or already an experienced professional.| DIY Musician
