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How to Release Music

The Composer's Life
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Releasing music as a composer isn’t just about finishing a track, but involves many forms of creativity in design, marketing, and more. In this episode of The Composer’s Life, I talk about the process of releasing music today: from where to start writing your music, to understanding distribution platforms, and getting your music onto streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. Whether you’re releasing concert music, film cues, or independent work, this episode breaks down the practical and creative sides of getting your music heard. To listen to my EP as mentioned in the episode, click your preference to listen below: Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here Apple Music: click here And you can watch my music video of Ho'omau: click here To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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