MUSIC RESOURCES & RECOMMENDED SERVICESÂ
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Trade OrganizationÂ
A2IM is a not-for-profit trade organization that serves as a central voice for a diverse community of over 600 independently owned record labels, as well as artists. A2IM is committed to protecting the value of independent musical contributions and influence on a policy level.
Discount Software
AppSumo sells lifetime deals for software and online tools. Get lifetime access to products and never pay full price for software again. Great for musicians on a budget.
Performing RightsÂ
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers is an American non-profit performance-rights organization.
Website Service
Bandzoogle is an online platform which provides tools for musicians to build a professional website, promote their music, and sell direct-to-fan.
Performing Rights
Broadcast Music, Inc. is an American non-profit performance-rights organization.
Digital Distribution
DistroKid is the easiest way for musicians to get music into Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Tidal, TikTok, YouTube and more. Upload as much as you want, keep 100% of your earnings (after PayPal fees or taxes)
Email Marketing
MailChimp is the All-In-One integrated email marketing platform for small businesses, to grow your business on your terms.
Music Theory
Musictheory.net provides FREE introductory and intermediate music theory lessons, exercises + tools. They also have an app for a small one-time fee.
Reviews & Tips
Brian Hazard is a recording artist with over twenty years of experience promoting eleven Color Theory albums. His Passive Promotion blog emphasizes “set it and forget it” methods of music promotion.
CrowdFunding
Patreon is a membership platform that allows creators and artists to earn a monthly income by providing exclusive rewards and perks to their subscribers, or "patrons".
Royalty Collection
SongTrust empowers creators to take ownership of their publishing royalties with an easy-to-use dashboard.
Royalty Collection
SoundExchange is a non-profit collective rights management organization that is designated to collect and distribute digital performance royalties for sound recordings.
YouTube Optimizer
Taja will SEO optimize your video and generate shorts, clips, and text outputs from your long form video. Plus you can schedule posts across all your channels and more.
Digital Distribution
Tunecore helps you get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, Tidal, Tencent and more.
Keep 100% ownership of your music and stay in control of your career.