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7 Sessions / 1 hours of work per session
Skill Level
Beginner
Topics
Music business, distribution, licensing, performing rights, digital distribution

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The Musician's Guide to Distribution & Digital Distribution

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Go at your own pace
7 Sessions / 1 hours of work per session
Skill Level
Beginner
Topics
Music business, distribution, licensing, performing rights, digital distribution

Not available for purchase in India

Course Description

This class is all about how bands (and any musical collaborators) work together.


In this class, we start with the basics of distribution, and how it worked back in the days of physical products. I'll point you to some resources if you want to release physical products (like vinyl records), but then we will move on to the digital distribution platforms. I'll take you inside my accounts, look at my royalty statements, and walk you through the process of getting your music distributed.

 

Here is a list of some of the questions we will answer:

· How the Major Distributors Work

· Independent Label Distribution

· Distribution Partnerships

· Revenue

· Roles of the Distributor

· Digital Distributors

· Kobalt

· Apple Music

· Spotify

· Amazon Music

· Tidal

· Inside my Accounts!

· TuneCore

· Symphonic Distribution

· Distrokid

· CDBaby

· Hidden Royalties!

· Licensing and Performing Rights

· And much, much more!

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schedule

This course is in adaptive mode and is open for enrollment. Learn more about adaptive courses here.

Session 1: Getting Started (December 15, 2025)
Welcome! We start with the basics of distribution, and how it worked back in the days of physical products. I'll point you to some resources if you want to release physical products (like vinyl records), but then we will move on to the digital distribution platforms. I'll take you inside my accounts, look at my royalty statements, and walk you through the process of getting your music distributed.
4 lessons
1. Welcome!
2. What We Are Covering Here
3. Tools You Will Need
4. Disclaimer: I Am Not A Lawyer
Session 2: What is Distribution? (December 22, 2025)
5 lessons
1. The Last Stronghold of "The Majors"
2. Independent Label Distribution Partnerships
3. Distribution Alone Deals
4. The Effect of File Sharing
5. The Revenue Picture
Session 3: Distribution of Physical Products (December 29, 2025)
3 lessons
1. Roles of a (Physical) Distributor
2. Timelines
3. End Caps
Session 4: DIY Distribution (January 5, 2026)
1 lessons
1. Going It Alone
Session 5: Digital Distribution (January 12, 2026)
8 lessons
1. Distribution and Publishing
2. Music Industry and the Digital Revolution.pdf
3. GateKeepers
4. What to Look For In a Distributor
5. Popular Companies
6. Inside My Account
7. What You Need to Get Started
8. Artist Portals
Session 6: Getting Paid (January 19, 2026)
3 lessons
1. Royalties from the Distributor
2. Hidden Royalties! Money You Are Missing if You Don't Do This!
3. Licensing and Performing Royalties
Session 7: Wrap Up (January 26, 2026)
2 lessons
1. What Comes Next?
2. Thanks for Watching!
Learning Outcomes

Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.

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