The webinar will last 120 minutes (c. 90 presentation and then c. 30 for questions). It is designed to give a broad overview of what steps you need to take to self-release your music. I will talk about:

• A general introduction to releasing music, digital distribution and streaming
• Setting a realistic budget (income and expenditure)
• Preparing for and running recording sessions
• How to get your music on the major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.)
• Various rights and registrations that you need to know about to ultimately get paid
• Using the artist analytics dashboards

“This was really generously informative, well-researched and backed up by loads of experience – if you’re interested in releasing your own music, I strongly recommend it!”

Stuart MacRae (composer)

Over the years I have spent quite a lot of time researching how to record, self-release and market my music. I’ve built up an average of around 2,000 listeners a month and through self-releasing have had total creative control over the release. I haven’t had to deal with a label or sign away any future earnings and in return I keep all of the financial gain. Though I do admit it is a lot of work and is a risk in itself.

“Learn from the expert”

Ruta Vitkauskaite (composer)

If you are thinking of releasing your own music, you might currently feel like me at the start – that it is a total impenetrable minefield, and it can be! But I want to share my knowledge and experiences to help you release your music into the world. If you are interested in attending a webinar or having a one on one mentoring session to learn how, then book now.

“Thanks to @mwhiteside for his webinar on self-releasing your music. Clear and helpful presentation on the steps to take re planning, licensing, marketing and releasing.”

Katherine Wren (viola – RSNO)