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Step by Step on How to Publish Music on DistroKid (Beginner → Release)
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:
- Click Upload Music
- Select Single or Album
- Choose stores
- Upload WAV file
- Upload cover art
- 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
Splits Feature:
- Add collaborators’ emails
- Set percentages
- Automatic payments
👉 Action: Comment if your song is solo or collaboration.
🔹 MODULE 7: After Release – Promotion
Lesson 7.1 – Growth & Visibility
Do THIS immediately:
✅ Claim Spotify for Artists
✅ Claim Apple Music for Artists
✅ Add lyrics
✅ Create Tik-Tok sound
Promotion ideas:
- Reels & Shorts
- Pre-save links
- Behind-the-scenes clips
👉 Action: Share 1 promo idea you’ll use.
🔹 MODULE 8: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Lesson 8.1 – Don’t Kill Your Release
❌ Wrong artist spelling
❌ Bad artwork quality
❌ No promo plan
❌ Uncleared samples
❌ Marking explicit as clean
👉 Action: Comment “I’m releasing correctly 🚀”
🏁 FINAL LESSON: Your First Release
Lesson 9.1 – You’re Officially an Artist
🎉 Congrats — you now know how to:
- Upload
- Distribute
- Monetize
- Promote your music
🔥 Final Challenge: Post your Spotify / Apple Music link when your song goes live.
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