How-to guides for independent artists

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1. How to Get Paid Every Time Your Song PlaysA first-timer's walkthrough of the order to set up PRO, MLC and SoundExchange so the royalties your music earns have somewhere to land. No hype, just steps.
2. How to Write a Split Sheet and Talk Credit Without Losing a FriendLearn what a split sheet is, what goes on it, how to handle beats and samples, and how to have the credit conversation early, before money makes it awkward.
3. How to Release Your First Single: A 6-Week Rollout PlanA calm, week-by-week plan for releasing your first single: distributor, metadata, ISRC, artwork, Spotify pitching, pre-saves, release day and follow-up.
4. How to Pitch Your Song to Playlist Curators Without Being AnnoyingLearn how to pitch Spotify editors and independent playlist curators with honest, short emails, clear targeting, safe tactics and simple tracking.
5. How to Build an Artist Bio and Press Kit (EPK) That Gets RepliesWrite an artist bio with a simple fill-in framework, choose the right photos, build a one-sheet and EPK, and learn what bloggers and curators really want.
6. Turn Streams Into Real Fans: Email List, Smart Links, Home BaseStreams are rented attention. Learn how to build an email list, use smart links and UTM tags, set up a simple home base, and follow basic email privacy rules.
7. How to Make a Music Video on a Small Budget (With or Without AI)A plain-spoken guide to making a music video on a small budget: plan one idea, film on your phone, edit simply, use AI honestly, and upload to YouTube right.
8. How to Get Your Music Ready for Sync LicensingSync licensing explained for independent artists: master vs publishing, one-stop clearance, stems, metadata, cue sheets, libraries and realistic expectations.