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Indie Artist SEO

Indie Artist SEO

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) helps you rank higher in search results, making it easier for fans and potential fans to find you. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Neighboring Rights

Neighboring Rights

Neighboring rights are royalties owed to the sound recording copyright owner for public performance which includes publicly broadcasting on TV, (terrestrial radio in some countries-not the U.S.), digital platforms, or played live in a bar or other concert venue. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Optimal Social Media Posting Times

Optimal Social Media Posting Times

Knowing when your posts will have the most visibility & engagement can go a long way to helping you plan how to promote your music. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Music Publishing

Music Publishing

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Register With SoundExchange

Register With SoundExchange

SoundExchange collects & distributes digital performance royalties for recording artists (45%) & sound recording copyright owners (50%). | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Music Roles/Responsibilities

Music Roles/Responsibilities

In the current industry many of these roles can overlap and vary, but having a general understanding of what each one is responsible for can help you determine who or what you need for your music career goals. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Stream Live Directly Within Amazon Music by Connecting With Twitch

Stream Live Directly Within Amazon Music by Connecting With Twitch

All artists on Amazon Music who have or create a Twitch channel will be able to link their accounts using Amazon Music for Artists. Artists are allowed to stream performances, tutorials, Q&As and other content. Push notifications will be used to alert fans when an artist they’re following is going live. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Banned Instagram Hashtags

Banned Instagram Hashtags

Using hashtags on Instagram increases engagement by at least 12.6% according to Later. However, using a banned hashtag can lead to a Shadowban, which limits the visibility of your posts. Many banned hashtags are obvious, while others (like the ones listed below) may be surprising. Before using a hashtag, check to see if the hashtag’s “recent posts” are hidden. If so, don’t use it in your posts. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Music Licenses

Music Licenses

Having an understanding of various music licenses is important for independent artists who wish to receive money from their music. Here's a brief summary of common licenses. Be sure to research and hire legal counsel for your specific needs. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

Music Studio Jargon

Music Studio Jargon

There are many terms casually tossed around when in the studio or sending tracks back and forth while working remotely. Having an understanding of what some of the popular ones are can make completing a track collaboration smoother. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.