Course Length: 45–60 minutes Level: Beginner Outcome: Student uploads and releases their first song confidently 📘 WELCOME LESSON Start Here: What You’ll Learn Lesson Goal: Understand how DistroKid works and what you’ll achieve. By the end of this course, you will: ✅ Upload a song to DistroKid ✅ Release on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok & more ✅ Keep 100% of your royalties ✅ Avoid beginner mistakes 🔹 MODULE 1: What Is DistroKid? Lesson 1.1 – DistroKid Explained Key Points: - Music distribution platform - Sends music to 150+ stores - Unlimited uploads (annual fee) - Fast approval Why artists love it: ✔ You own your masters ✔ No commission on royalties 👉 Action: Comment your artist name + genre below 🔹 MODULE 2: What You Need Before Uploading Lesson 2.1 – Upload Checklist You MUST have:🎧 WAV file (16/24-bit, 44.1kHz) 🖼 Cover art (3000 × 3000px) ✍️ Song title, artist name, genre 🚨 Explicit or clean version selected ❌ No watermarks, links, or social handles on artwork 👉 Action: Upload your cover art in the comments 🔹 MODULE 3: Create Your DistroKid Account Lesson 3.1 – Choosing the Right Plan Plans: - Musician – Solo artist - Musician Plus – Best for serious artists - Label Plans – Multiple artists 🔥 Recommendation: Musician Plus (release dates + label name) 👉 Action: Comment which plan you chose and why. 🔹 MODULE 4: Uploading Your Music Lesson 4.1 – Step-by-Step Upload Steps: 1. Click Upload Music 2. Select Single or Album 3. Choose stores 4. Upload WAV file 5. Upload cover art 6. Fill metadata correctly 🚫 Do NOT add “feat.” in song title✔ Use Featured Artist field 👉 Action: Screenshot your upload page (blur sensitive info) 🔹 MODULE 5: Release Dates & ISRC Codes Lesson 5.1 – Timing Your Release (5 mins) - DistroKid generates ISRC automatically - Schedule release 2–4 weeks ahead - Gives time for: 👉 Action: Post your planned release date. 🔹 MODULE 6: Royalties & Splits Lesson 6.1 – Getting Paid 💰 You keep 100% royalties📤 Monthly payouts💳 PayPal or bank transfer

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