A music career is a dream for many people, young and old alike. Nowadays, there are so many platforms on which you can showcase your talent and become famous. One of the platforms that you should consider putting yourself on is Spotify.
One of the best things about this platform is that there are no contracts or record deals that you have to go through. By uploading your music on Spotify, millions of people will get to listen to what you have created and follow your artist page. If your music starts spreading, you might even be invited to sign a record contract with a huge music label! If you aren’t sure about the prospects of Spotify, here are a few things that you need to know before uploading your music:
You have to start by creating an artist page
Although you might already have a Spotify account, you will need to create your own artist page before uploading any music. A private account is different from a public page. If you have an artist name, it is essential not to skip this step. This is because if you do become popular from the music you upload on this platform, people will automatically associate you with your artist name. Staying consistent with your name will reduce the chances of people getting confused.
On your page, there must be an updated version of your profile picture. It is recommended that you update your bio and image on the regular. Whether you just dyed or cut your hair, it doesn’t hurt to upload a new profile photo. If you have your own website or merch store, make sure that you include those links to your Spotify artist page to increase traffic to them too.
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You should connect your page with other services
Once you have set up your artist page, it is time to connect it to other digital services. First off, you need to look into which services work with Spotify. Some of the platform’s partnerships include Songkick, Ticketmaster, Merchbar, and Eventbrite.
These services are all a part of the music industry and chances are that you may use them from time to time. If you book gigs, it is a good idea to sync Ticketmaster or Eventbrite to your artist page. Selling your music and merchandise is also possible on Spotify. Just sync the relevant services to your page, and you’re all set!
You do not have to spend a dime
Having an artist page on Spotify is absolutely free for everyone. You won’t have to pay anything for the service. All you have to do is get famous! You are free to upload your own music on the platform. Spotify also allows you to promote your personal merchandise without charging fees.
You should not expect lots of money from Spotify
Everyone knows that Youtube pays people who upload videos on their site. Of course, the amount depends on the number of views they get. However, this is not the case for Spotify. Sure, you may get a small amount of money, but the pay can be practically negligible. The platform pays up to $0.0084 for every stream that you get.
This means you make approximately $8 when you get a thousand streams. Moreover, this tiny amount of money does not go straight to your bank account. It goes to the music holder first. Then, it will be split among artists, writers, music producers, and record labels.
Spotify may not be a good place to try generating revenue from your music. However, it is a fantastic way to get your name out there and encourage people to listen to your music.
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