As for how much Spotify pays per stream, they pay roughly $0.04 per 10 streams.
So, 1000 streams would be around $4, and 100,000 streams would be $400.
How do I get people to listen to my music?
- Music blogs
- Online radio stations
- Music forums
- Youtube channels
- Social media groups
- Live performances
- TV and film
- Local radio stations
Who has a billion streams on Spotify
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran is the most streamed song on Spotify with over 3.2 billion streams.
How can I make a living with music?
- Earn streaming royalties through digital distribution
- Make money playing gigs
- Sell band merchandise online
- Collaborate with brands and other musicians
- Sell beats and samples
- Teach music classes or sell lessons
Who should I send my music to?
- Indie Shuffle
- Audiotox
- Xttrawave
- Indie 88
- A&R Factory
- Xune Mag
- AllMusic
- Audio Drums
Where can I post my original music?
- SoundCloud
- Audiomack
- iTunes
- Spotify
- YouTube
- Bandcamp
- Vimeo
- Tidal
How do you make a song go viral?
- CREATE SHARE-WORTHY CONTENT
- FIND YOUR Target market AND AIM TOWARDS THEM
- TELL YOUR STORY AND BE 100% AUTHENTIC
- NETWORK WITH INFLUENCERS AND ADD VALUE TO THEM
- GROWTH HACK YOUR WAY TO FAME
- DON’T CONCENTRATE ONLY ON THE ENDGAME
- USE YOUR CONNECTIONS
- COLLABORATE
What percentage of music artists are successful
90% of ALL artists fail.
How do I get my music noticed?
- Put Your Music on Streaming Platforms
- Arrange Distribution Through a Music Distribution Service
- Create Online Playlists and Add Your Own Music to Them
- Utilize Social Media
- Submit Music to Online Radio Stations and Music Blogs
How can I make my song famous?
- Build a Website and Email List
- Get on Playlists
- Create Content on Social Media
- Reach Out to Local Radio Stations, Blogs, and Podcasts
How do you grow your music?
- Don’t Take Anyone for Granted
- Provide Value On Social Media
- Be More Human
- Post Consistently On Social Media
- Realise That Numbers Aren’t Everything
- Make Awesome Music
- Play Live Shows
- Collaborate With Other Artists
How often are royalties paid
These funds are distributed quarterly though there can be delays depending on what PRO is being used to collect on music royalties.
If copyrights holder(s) want payment sooner they have an option to take out an advance against their royalties with their PRO though these are based around 100% recoupment.
Citations
https://www.omarimc.com/how-to-get-verified-on-soundcloud-audiomack/
https://www.whippedcreamsounds.com/is-soundcloud-pro-worth-it-what-we-learned-after-3-years-of-use/
https://producerhive.com/music-marketing-tips/best-music-promotion-marketing-services-on-fiverr/
https://www.toptal.com/finance/market-research-analysts/soundcloud-vs-spotify
