How to Release Music

Abstract This book provides artists, mentors, and music educators an accessible guide to releasing music. Designed for those creating their own projects as well as guiding students, it addresses key concerns such as copyright, working with minors, revenue collection, marketing, and recording standards. Featuring actionable exercises for learner-centered outcomes, it is the first book of its kind to support educators and young artists with little experience in the music industry. Alongside practical resources, the authors share personal anecdotes, lesson planning strategies, and project management tools. Written by two independent artist-educator-entrepreneurs with PhDs, this book distills everything the authors wish they had known while releasing their eight collective albums and multitude singles.