How To Sell Your Music on Spotify

[@sisenor5249]

Thanks for the info, Carles! Could you please tell me if we also need a publisher? What is their role in this? Are publishers necessary at all if you want to sell your music on Spotify or any other platform nowadays?

[@davidb2206]

You mentioned having a choice between regular fees and a commission only, but which one does that? I don't want any regular fees, because I have only one upload, one tape.

[@davidb2206]

Don't understand why you need a "middle man." Why doesn't Spotify just upload your file directly and pay royalties on it, no need for a middle man to take another cut?

[@RusticRockMusic]

Thanks Charles! So, you don't sell MP3s for download on Spotify, just streams of your song?

[@dwightbalbaira6131]

I love how precise and concise your tutorial is! Very straightforward and promising for beginners like me. I will follow your advice on discord right after this comment.

[@davidb2206]

What are the free distributors? Which one is the best site/venue for original (self-produced) comedy tapes?

[@sekharsen9453]

Hey just wanted to ask...as the distributor distributes our music on every single streaming platform...is it mandatory to have an account on every streaming platform...or the distributor creates one for us??

[@jameshall8455]

Great question...let me know if you get an answer. James in Malibu, California

[@sekharsen9453]

@@jameshall8455 bro I just distributed my first track...you have an option to add your Spotify and other music streaming platforms artist acc urls to make sure they drop at correct a/c. I only claimed the main ones so I only added those. If you're new...there also an option to create a new one for u at the time of filling metadata for ur song

[@kerjoke]

What if i do not need a distributor?

[@CharlesCleyn]

more power to you but you won't be able to get on the streaming services without a distributor

[@sailajapirintla]

Do we need to copyright our music before actually upload the song in Spotify plz give reply

[@campingbackofen7246]

What about bandcamp? Can you use it simultaneously ?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes you definitely can. I believe you can also self-upload to bandcamp so you don’t need a distributor

[@chillatinous1412]

Just since watching this video a few days ago I'm live on iTunes and pending on all the others. $13/year for Distrokid. THANKS!

[@jessamaeetaclisbos2093]

hello i have something to ask, ahm. May spotify music can use to upload in video and can't get a copyright?

[@jameshall8455]

I have a Co-Producer. Co-writer who worked with me on 'Lyrics' and I added the 'Instruments needed and where in the song'. Since we are 'Partners' do I need him to give me CONTRACT IN WRITING to add 'Our Music-Songs' to Spotify?? And how do we each get paid? We have TWO (2) amazing songs. I am serious. Because we have 43 terrible ones. lol TWO ARE GREAT. I need to be very careful. Last, 'can these songs be stolen by Major Artists? Others? Are we protected? I do have BMI & Copyright with Seal in New York. Thank you, GREAT VIDEOS. Bless you Sir, James

[@godssmokeclique7245]

it needs an artist profile how do i create an artist profile?

[@CharlesCleyn]

I will be posting a video on that this week so stay tuned!

[@seemapatil5246]

Should I make a new account for it or the same account which I upload music on KZbin and also is it safe to upload music made up of free vst plugins

[@broetje1874]

I hope you read this messege its credit card paying only right? That the only option i see

[@CharlesCleyn]

I believe some distributors might accept debit or paypal as optinos

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

Can people actually buy the track on spotify, or only itunes, and amazon

[@CharlesCleyn]

Unfortunately no buying tracks on spotify

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

How do I get paid? I don't see any payment account settings in your video.

[@CharlesCleyn]

Hey Jeremy, You'll get paid from your music distributor. Did you upload your music to distro kid?

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

@@CharlesCleyn You didn't show that part in your video. I wonder why omit the most important thing.

[@dimitrisnanouris5528]

@@CharlesCleyn Do you know how I can remove a song from Spotify?

[@jameshall8455]

@@Jeremy-su3xy No reply? It is important...being paid for years of work. Bank account. PayPal? Checks? BMI? I use them....also, I have Copyrights I paid for dearly. $$. Can anyone USE MY MUSIC? Major artists will want my 2 songs. I know it....43 bad ones and 2 GREAT SONGS. I must be careful too....Take care jeremy, tough business. I also understand RADIO IS #1 for Royalties, Monies, Payments?

[@juliuspleaser4675]

Any advice on algorithm manipulation for the greater good? (Selling of good stuff xD)

[@CharlesCleyn]

You could spend a bit of money on facebook ads to boost your listeners with the hope of triggering the discover weekly playlist.

[@thewizard230]

Can I load live songs I wrote, not studio quality but more from my zoom 4 track, its just really good ideas I would like to sell. Is this platform OK with that and or the audience. I'm trying to reach out to bands interested. Other platforms?

[@epsonyk]

Hello Charles! I have a stupid question, but anyway I'll asking you! Could i sale my created mix music with samples of logic Pro X (owner, rights) on any platforms? Even yes or no, please leave here the link 🔗 of the rules terms and conditions in logic Pro X, where i can read it myself!!!

[@mimoochodom2684]

Who can you hire to do an album cover?

[@Red_Dead_Director]

what happens if you do a cover (question 1)? and most important - what if it is a hundreds of year old song that you did a parody of (think sea shanties)? I have a lot of people asking if I put my content on spotify, so this video is helpful. but what do i check off for situation b - and i rewrote the lyrics? I dont want to make money - my goal in life is to make 10$ for my crap music - but trended on wallstreetbets and reddit 2 weeks in a row now with two dif songs - i dont want money so much as i want someone who likes the song to get it so they can listen to it easily. Thanks!

[@KarmaNagitashe]

Can u do it on phone?

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes with some distributors you can. Like united masters for example.

[@StrikerBurns]

Are we talking our downloaded music? Or music we wrote?

[@CharlesCleyn]

yes, music you wrote. if you end up uploading music you downloaded to spotify then you'll probably end up in a legal battle with the person that wrote the song.

[@jameshall8455]

@@CharlesCleyn Do you have a VIDEO on this issue? I am a Co-Producer and helped WRITE THE LYRICS and I added the MUSIC, INTRUMENTS which 'propelled the song to become an amazing HIT'. However, to everyone we are close to and trust, family, musicians, famous musician I won't mention, but, I am hesitant to DOWNLOAD THE SONG just yet. Until I am protected. My name is ON COPYRIGHT and I have emails etc, to PROVE MY EFFORTS, WRITINGS. ADDITIONS, etc. Everything. 'Partners'.

[@savageprinceproductions6802]

I appreciate the new knowledge!! 🗣️💯💯

[@CharlesCleyn]

You’re welcome, glad it’s helped. Are you new to making music?

[@savageprinceproductions6802]

@@CharlesCleyn No, Been making music and editing videos for the past 8 years or so but I haven't attempted marketing bc I don't have a laptop to upload audio files.

[@CharlesCleyn]

@@savageprinceproductions6802 I see, well thanks for checking in on my channel. I got lots of marketing experience and my channel is about sharing that knowledge so it can help other music makers build an audience

[@Seducier]

Ahh, so it's all about making the distributor rich.

[@Feathers147]

Thank you for your video it is really helpful and well presented 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@CharlesCleyn]

You're welcome John, thanks for coming by to watch :)

[@AdrianMoseley]

Great break down.

[@yomatheooff2]

very helpful video bro....This great man thank's

[@anastazioartist2992]

Thank you for the video very informative

[@kerlosyakob]

Its not free

[@CharlesCleyn]

There are some free music distributors if you’re looking for some

[@kerlosyakob]

@@CharlesCleyn i am Looking for some free distributors

[@kerlosyakob]

Can you help me

[@kerlosyakob]

I am looking for a free distributor

[@MichaelBrunerMusic]

Very helpful thank you 😊

[@alyctro8158]

So you need to pay? *closes the video*

[@CharlesCleyn]

Yes

[@alyctro8158]

@@CharlesCleyn Sorry if my comment sounded rude. It's just, I'm looking for something that can become my income rather than depend on it.

[@CharlesCleyn]

If you want to use DistroKid, you can use the link in the description to get a discount when you sign up. Have fun.

[@PhanuelmboneniNedzana]

Thanks

[@largecoke4087]

Sounds like absolute nonsensical slavery for a buck fifty.

[@jameshall8455]

No Wonder so many ARTISTS like Daryl Hall just turn to KZbin VIDEOS. Some 'Concerts' but, little of anything else. This is SLAVERY. Not much money any-longer when we WRITE TOP SONGS. Wonderful songs which took us years to CREATE. My Family is so worried my two (2) GREAT SONGS will be stolen. Tweaked and made their OWN. And I miss something here it is so complicated and I lose out on Royalties, etc. Also, I heard RADIO PLAYS is #1 in the world for MONEY, PAYMENTS TO SONG WRITER/CO-PRODUCER. I need to study this more...ciao everyone, James in Malibu, CA (confused). lol

[@melitavaz6230]

NJV

[@kellyobatefia-ov6sw]

Hey bro how can I get your contact?

[@cityqueengaga]

Were is the links