How to Record and Release Music on Streaming Services | Guide for Guitarists and Musicians
30This is a discussion about how to record and release music whether it’s on streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer, iTunes, YouTube Music, etc, for music videos, demos, or anything else, and to provide inspiration and motivation to get your music projects done!
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There’s a lot that goes into the process for writing music, recording, and releasing songs. The amount of hoops one has to jump through can be overwhelming. The goals of this video are to demystify the process of releasing music, provide some general information, and to motivate one to both complete their songs and have the courage to release these songs to the world.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Not sponsored
00:29 Guitar-centric but applicable for all musicians
What to know before starting
00:49 Will people like your music?
01:19 Have an instrument you can play that works
01:38 Need a computer and an audio interface, cables, maybe microphone, effects processor, many options, just make music
02:17 Need a DAW (digital audio workstation)
02:51 Tips on how to build songs
03:58 Don’t forget to mix levels and EQ the tracks
04:14 Learn by doing. No song is ever perfect
04:27 Have a plan on where the song is going
When should you start?
05:00 Start now
05:25 Everyone has a different learning style and pace
06:10 There will be many unknowns and struggles. You will get better over time
Don’t give up
06:27 Finish and release songs before moving on
06:55 Techniques to finish songs
07:31 Done is better than perfect
Be kind to yourself
07:46 Don’t get upset about not getting things right the first time
08:06 It’s a learning experience. You notice your own mistakes more than others will
08:27 Good to practice but don’t let inspiration and ideas fly away
Conclusion
08:40 These are my general tips
09:04 Cat