The TuneCore<\/a> team dropped by our blog to share some high-quality resources that DIY musicians can take advantage of to advance their career\u2014read on for their thoughts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may have heard from others in the music community that there has been no better time to be an independent artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, it\u2019s true! In 2020, the market share for independent artists who distributed their music directly to streaming services grew by 34.1%<\/a> and, for the first time, independent recorded music became a billion-dollar industry. How is that possible? Well, more and more artists are breaking on platforms like TikTok, Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud without signing with a major label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So the questions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, we explore different free and low-cost resources that you can consider making use of, organized by different areas of focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it’s pertaining to production or business, it’s always good to learn about the different strategies and opportunities that are available to you. With that in mind, below are some educational resources that you might be interested in looking into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best ways to get new fans to hear your music is through tastemakers with a following. If you don’t have the funds to hire a publicist to assist in this endeavor, consider looking into the platforms below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Data about your music and listeners is more accessible than ever before, and with the resources below you can leverage insights to create experiences that are more optimized for both you and your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to track how and when people are streaming your music and personalize your presence, below are some platforms you should consider signing up for. Some of them even let you pitch your music for marketing and playlist support (ex. Spotify). Some distributors have fantastic tools that help artists in different ways when it comes to getting set up on these platforms, so make sure you pick wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have any tools that are invaluable to your career as a DIY musician? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore royalty-free sounds from leading artists, producers, and sound designers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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