Music Business & Monetization

Master the business side of music. Learn about distribution, streaming revenue, copyright, royalties, and effective promotion strategies.

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Platform Performance & Payouts Explained

Strategy • 14 min read • Why one song has different "lives" on different apps

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DistroKid Complete Guide

Distribution • 8 min read

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DistroKid Pricing Plans

Distribution • 12 min read

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DistroKid Support Hacks

Troubleshooting • 5 min read

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How to Change Artist Name

Rebranding • 8 min read

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DistroKid vs. TuneCore

Distribution • 14 min read

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CD Baby vs DistroKid (2026)

Comparison • 14 min read

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Best DistroKid Alternatives (2026)

Comparison • 9 min read

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Best Free Distributors

Reviews • 10 min read

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TuneCore Complete Guide

Distribution • 10 min read

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Upload Without Distributor?

Myth Busting • 6 min read

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CD Baby Complete Guide

Distribution • 9 min read

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How to Make Money from Music

Monetization • 9 min read

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Sync Licensing for Beginners

Monetization • 13 min read

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Spotify Pay Per Stream 2026

Monetization • 11 min read

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Songtrust & Royalties Guide

Monetization • 14 min read

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PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC

Monetization • 12 min read

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SoundExchange Guide

Monetization • 10 min read

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Spotify for Artists Guide

Platforms • 11 min read

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Spotify Playlist Pitching

Promotion • 11 min read

Get Verified on Spotify

Platforms • 8 min read

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Apple Music for Artists

Platforms • 10 min read

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Amazon Music for Artists

Platforms • 9 min read

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YouTube OAC Setup Guide

Platforms • 10 min read

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Claim "Topic" Channel (DistroKid)

Platforms • 7 min read

YouTube Music Verification

Platforms • 5 min read

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TikTok Music Promotion

Marketing • 12 min read

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Instagram for Musicians

Marketing • 11 min read

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AI Music Copyright Guide 2026

Legal Tech • 12 min read • Can you own AI songs? Latest USCO rulings explained

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Music Press Release Template

PR • 12 min read

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Music Copyright Essentials

Legal • 10 min read

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