{"id":84415,"date":"2021-03-12T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=84415"},"modified":"2022-06-17T17:32:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T16:32:26","slug":"music-distribution-for-producers-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/music-distribution-for-producers-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Music distribution for producers explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"> How do music producers get their tracks distributed online to Spotify and other streaming services, and start earning money from their music?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting started <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/which-daw-is-the-best-for-electronic-music-producers\/\">producing music<\/a> has never been so easy \u2013 barriers of cost and access to resources have been lifted, and now anyone can start creating beats at home with a laptop. There\u2019s also never been such a rewarding time to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/5-mistakes-new-music-producers-make\/\">music producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-can-musicians-and-producers-tell-when-their-track-is-finished\/\">finished<\/a> producing your track. A couple of listens to the mastered song later and you\u2019re convinced \u2013 the world needs to hear it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>How do you get your music on Spotify and other streaming services?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a music producer signed to a record label, committed to complicated contracts or with industry networking links to <a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-my-music-on-apple-music-for-free-2\/\">Apple Music<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-my-music-on-deezer\/\">Deezer<\/a> to start earning money from producing. It\u2019s never been easier to get your music heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your tracks online onto the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/can-i-upload-my-music-to-spotify-yes-and-its-free\/\">Spotify<\/a> as an independent producer, you need to enlist the help of a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-top-music-distributors-cost-and-percentages-compared\/\">digital music distributor.<\/a> They\u2019re able to quickly upload your music to streaming services easier and cheaper than ever before, and in some cases get your music distributed for free. That\u2019s where RouteNote comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/whychoose\">RouteNote<\/a> offers music distribution for producers to all the major streaming platforms and stores, for free. Release unlimited tracks to all the streamers and stores whilst keeping control of your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Music Distribution?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-wrn7BOK-Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no hidden fees and no commitment demanded. Producers keep<strong> 85%<\/strong> of earnings when signed up for free distribution, or with the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aF53IWa9DhM\">Premium Distribution tier<\/a> there\u2019s a small upfront cost and then music producers can keep <strong>100%<\/strong> of earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs are quickly approved and uploaded, instantly beginning to earn you money from streams and sales. RouteNote\u2019s friendly Support Team are always right there with you to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Distributing as a music producer with RouteNote offers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free uploads<\/li><li>Retain all the rights to your tracks<\/li><li>Keep 85% of all royalties<\/li><li>No hidden fees<\/li><li>Distribution for unlimited releases<\/li><li>Earn extra through our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/does-routenote-have-an-affiliate-program\/\">referral system<\/a><\/li><li>Your choice of whichever\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/partner\">stores and streaming services<\/a>\u00a0you want to distribute to<\/li><li>Option to go Premium ($10 \u2013 single, \u00a320 \u2013 EP, $30 Album)<\/li><li>100% of royalties are yours on Premium<\/li><li>Free access to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/content\/soundcloud-information\">SoundCloud<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/join-routenotes-youtube-network\/\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0Networks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/\"><strong>If you\u2019re ready to take the next step and get your tracks online so music fans can hear them \u2013 and earn money while you\u2019re at it \u2013 RouteNote is proud to offer the best deal in distribution for music producers. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routenote.com\/\"><strong>Learn more here and sign up today to take the next step in your producing journey.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do music producers get their tracks distributed online to Spotify and other streaming services, and start earning money from their music?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":84255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24798],"tags":[20591,23869,15891,23875,23864,23870,23857,22499,23859,23619,23873,19850,19784,19144],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - 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