It’s also a good idea to get your songs copyrighted with the US Government at (if you’re releasing in the US). If you’re trying to make millions of dollars with your music, then you better be prepared to create something that competes with products that are at the same level. Although we’re focusing on Spotify here, it is a good idea to use a mastering engineer that is also certified for iTunes by Apple as those engineers will ultimately have experience with the technical requirements for streaming.

You’ll want to have your final mixes mastered at a mastering lab or with a reputable mastering engineer that has experience at a major label level and ideally is approved for mastering for streaming mediums. The competition is fierce in the music industry, so you’ll want every possible advantage. Make sure you’re working with team that has experience building this from the ground up with artists, and can create this with you at the highest possible level. Before you get to this stage you’ll want to make sure you’ve put in the time and effort in to create amazing songs with major label level production, your best vocal performances, and a sound and persona that captures the essence of your brand and personality as an artist. Releasing your music and using Spotify in your strategy is an important tactic to integrate into your development.

Guest post by Alex Houton of Artist Development And Production

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