How To Create An Account On Distrokid And Upload Your First Album Or Single (+ Cover Song Licencing)

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • Do you want to release music and have it available for download and streaming in online stores such as Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, and iTunes? This video is for you! In this video I talk about the digital distributor DISTROKID and walk you through step by step how to create an account with Distrokid and how to UPLOAD AND RELEASE YOUR FIRST ALBUM OR SINGLE. I also talk about how to release cover songs with Dirstokid’s inbuilt cover song licencing feature in addition to mentioning the different subscription plans that Distrokid has on offer. Finally I walk you though how to claim your Spotify and Apple Music artist profiles using Distrokid.
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    Here is a breakdown of what this video includes and the relevant time stamps:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:16 - What is Distrokid?
    3:07 - How to create an account on Distrokid and which plan to choose
    5:32 - Navigating your Distrokid account
    7:23 - How to upload an album/single to Distrokid
    10:46 - Cover song licensing
    16:06 - Your song’s hyperfollow page
    17:15 - Editing your Distrokid profile
    17:56 - How to claim your Spotify artist profile
    19:14 - How to claim your Apple Music artist profile
    The music featured in this video were my own original songs.
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Komentáře • 398

  • @vayangarajakaruna
    @vayangarajakaruna Před 2 lety +11

    Thank you. The best explained video I found on CZcams with all the required details. Thank you very much 😊❤️

  • @kingbabynate1231
    @kingbabynate1231 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks so much! This is the best video I've ever seen lol! Very well explained and took your time to display it as well! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @mikesaganor
    @mikesaganor Před 3 lety +2

    Thank Vicki for the info,this was helpful.Good luck with your music.

  • @frankiebeagle2775
    @frankiebeagle2775 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the detailed helpful video Vicki.

  • @saulmuzic
    @saulmuzic Před 3 lety +8

    THANK YOUU!!!! I NEEDED THIS, nobody would explain distrokid good 🥺😭

  • @GRIZZLY_SA
    @GRIZZLY_SA Před rokem +4

    I'm a South African artist and I plan to have my music on all platforms next year,this was very informative ❤

  • @cecilebulonzamuvanga3579
    @cecilebulonzamuvanga3579 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the information, this is what I was looking for . I’m gonna open my account tomorrow.

  • @periurban
    @periurban Před rokem +1

    Very useful, thanks. Good luck with your music!

  • @mmgkojobhard3306
    @mmgkojobhard3306 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this educative content Vickie Balfour. Now it is time to search for your songs

  • @av5030
    @av5030 Před 3 lety +7

    This was soo helpful...... Thank you♥️🙏

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      No problem! Let me know if there's any other videos like this I could make on similar topics which could help you out :)

  • @alexisbyishimo
    @alexisbyishimo Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for helping me. I needed something like this

  • @azais5143
    @azais5143 Před 2 lety +2

    thank u for this video, really really helpful indeed !!

  • @west4coast77
    @west4coast77 Před rokem +1

    Thanks very much Vicki. Very informative.

  • @inumimomccoyayomide1706
    @inumimomccoyayomide1706 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you, I got the 7% discount, I like how you also explained the process, very very nice

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      No problem, glad to help :)

    • @inumimomccoyayomide1706
      @inumimomccoyayomide1706 Před 2 lety +2

      @@VickiBalfour Please how do I get the link to share my music if distro kid doesn't send me a mail early enough that it has been uploaded on any of the sites

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +3

      @@inumimomccoyayomide1706 What I do is just log into e.g. my spotify and check for my song (as sometimes it is released before Distrokid sends the email to say it's up on that platform). If it's there, I just click on the song and then copy the url for the song and share that.

  • @TemitopeGMS
    @TemitopeGMS Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is great and helpful ❤ love from Nigeria

  • @iam_sonofelijahpro6362
    @iam_sonofelijahpro6362 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much this is the best video ever for a beginner like me lol thanks once again

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      No problem! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

  • @simosalim6542
    @simosalim6542 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank You So much For This video it helps me aloot and i used your link to open my account thanks aloooooooooot :)

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much for using my link, it helps to support my channel :)

  • @MichelleCN_
    @MichelleCN_ Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful.

  • @swaraj5779
    @swaraj5779 Před 3 lety +2

    thank you ...i didn't see such an informational video about distrokid

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      No problem, I'm glad it was helpful for you. Please let me know if there are any other videos I could make on similar topics which could help you out

  • @slowbrain8869
    @slowbrain8869 Před 3 lety +2

    this video explained most of the things, thank you

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the feedback! Please do let me know if there are any other videos I could make like this on similar topics that could help you out. I also recently did a video on how to set up a home recording studio.

  • @adoniswindy2808
    @adoniswindy2808 Před 2 lety +2

    I love you so much for this.

  • @Kubiomdur
    @Kubiomdur Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for explaining this good information ❤️🙏🏾

  • @AnkitBrown
    @AnkitBrown Před 2 lety +4

    You are giving tru knowledge and also so briefly thanks for these helpful information
    Keep doing videos like this ❤️💯👍

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      Glad to help. What other tutorial videos would you like to see on my channel?

    • @AnkitBrown
      @AnkitBrown Před 2 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour plz make video on distribution of album and distribute album song like singles one by one....

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      @@AnkitBrown Do you mean give a walkthrough of the steps I took to distribute my album? I think I cover most of these points in my new 'How to upload an album to Distrokid tutorial'. My main promotion of the album after I have uploaded it to Distrokid is by sharing my Distrokid hyperfollow page for the album across my social media sites and making regular posts about the album.

    • @AnkitBrown
      @AnkitBrown Před 2 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour make video to distribute album but song will out one by one in few days gap....

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      @@AnkitBrown Sorry, I'm not quite sure what you mean?

  • @SurajR
    @SurajR Před 3 lety +6

    I don't know why youtube not .. recommend these type of .. informative video .. well vickie ... Its was amazing informative and ... Valueable video .. easy to follow ..... Love from India .... Keep it up 👍

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm actually editing together another tutorial on Distrokid just now about how to upload a song you have written and about a few updates on Distrokid, so if that's something that might interest you make sure to check back on my channel in a week or two :)

    • @SurajR
      @SurajR Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour yeah 😇😇 i have already subscribed your channel .. and for sure i will visite there ... Bcoz im also a youtuber ... I found your channel ... Informative .. and intresing so thats why i appreciate alot . 😇😇🙌🙌 Thanku so much for the concern . I would love make a calloboration with You ...by taking any informative or entertainment content ...Would you like to do this too? 😇

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      @@SurajR Thanks very much for subscribing. My channel is mostly focused on doing epic covers of gaming soundtracks, so I don't really have any plans for educational collabs at the moment but it might be something I would consider in the future if you have a really clear idea of what you wanted to do.

    • @SurajR
      @SurajR Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Much Respect 🙏🙏 .. and yeah.. for sure .. Collab will be Supersoon 😇😇

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety

      @@SurajR :)

  • @kalosmamu3002
    @kalosmamu3002 Před 2 lety +2

    thank you for the clear explanation

  • @033_gauravpatel8
    @033_gauravpatel8 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you sooo much. It helped me a lot.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      No problem, I'm glad this was helpful for you :)

  • @davewoeckener3481
    @davewoeckener3481 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow Vicki, you certainly did your homework!! Whiskeyman

  • @epidemicphaze5115
    @epidemicphaze5115 Před 3 lety +2

    Very informative and helpful. Thank you

  • @letshavefun4362
    @letshavefun4362 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the helpful tutorial on how to start a distrokid account

  • @kingosinachimtv8758
    @kingosinachimtv8758 Před rokem +1

    Just watched this this is the best explanation ever. Thanks alot i have been having issues creating mine . Was looking for some that could help me.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +2

      I'm glad this was helpful for you :)

    • @kingosinachimtv8758
      @kingosinachimtv8758 Před rokem +2

      @@VickiBalfour God bless you ma'am please i would like you to help guide me on how to be able to have my own artist Spotify account and also have my songs uploaded to it through distrokid am trying to do it but it's hard

    • @kingosinachimtv8758
      @kingosinachimtv8758 Před rokem

      I also have CZcamsr channel with 10.5k subscribers. The name of my channel is King osinachi MTV.
      Am just having problem creating my own Artist Spotify account.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +1

      @@kingosinachimtv8758 Distrokid should automatically create a Spotify account for you if you don't already have one and upload your music to it when you release a song with Distrokid.

    • @kingosinachimtv8758
      @kingosinachimtv8758 Před rokem +1

      @@VickiBalfour ok ma'am one last question, long time ago someone created one for me but now i don't have it's details anymore i want to create another one Myself. Can i still do that through distrokid with the same name or do i need to make any changes while creating a new one.

  • @necessarykobe4004
    @necessarykobe4004 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A well explained, I appreciate it a lot, I’m a have my account asap

  • @anedmfanguy1629
    @anedmfanguy1629 Před 3 lety +2

    So helpful thank you I admire your content

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much for taking the time to watch. I'm glad this was helpful for you :)

  • @aelyobeats2203
    @aelyobeats2203 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Am opening a distro kid using ur link in this week on Thursday.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much for choosing to use my link

  • @Indramuzic
    @Indramuzic Před 2 lety +2

    thank you very much for this whole info,❤️

  • @martialaka1087
    @martialaka1087 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video thx for your help!

  • @ITS1ND3R
    @ITS1ND3R Před 3 lety +2

    This helped, thanks!

  • @WizzbrozzGamerzz
    @WizzbrozzGamerzz Před 3 lety +2

    Such a well explained topic. Good job👌

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you very much! I've also made a video specifically on how to upload an original song you have written to Distrokid plus a couple of updates which I'll either be posting on my channel this saturday or next tuesday :)

    • @WizzbrozzGamerzz
      @WizzbrozzGamerzz Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour I'll wait for it🙌

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@WizzbrozzGamerzz What sort of music do you enjoy creating?

    • @WizzbrozzGamerzz
      @WizzbrozzGamerzz Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour covers and I write soft rock songs
      My main CZcams channel is Branson Mategaonkar

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      @@WizzbrozzGamerzz Oh nice! If I get the chance I will check it out :)

  • @ruffbwoy8037
    @ruffbwoy8037 Před 3 lety +2

    Great work thank you very much for this 🙏🙏🙏

  • @TEESOUNDSonofGodIng
    @TEESOUNDSonofGodIng Před 2 lety +2

    Good explanation keep doing good job

  • @36JohnT
    @36JohnT Před rokem +1

    great explanation. Thanks.

  • @203_aaryakmuttath3
    @203_aaryakmuttath3 Před 3 lety +2

    very well explained! will be using your affiliate link soon thanks :)

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks very much for using the link. I'm glad this video was helpful. I also made one specifically about how to upload an original song if that is of any interest to you also

  • @rodneymaggs2219
    @rodneymaggs2219 Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful thank you 😉

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      No problem, I'm glad you found it helpful! Are there other similar tutorials I could create that you would fine useful?

  • @EvillDZAYGEOFFICIAL
    @EvillDZAYGEOFFICIAL Před 3 lety +2

    this is very useful one to me to create my distrokid account. thank you ma'am i use your link.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks very much for using my link and I am glad that you found this video helpful :)

    • @EvillDZAYGEOFFICIAL
      @EvillDZAYGEOFFICIAL Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour i'm From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 thank you for doing this grate job..!!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@EvillDZAYGEOFFICIAL No problem! Let me know if there's any other videos like this I could make which would help you out :)

  • @samkelomadlala6582
    @samkelomadlala6582 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank You.. You are a STAR......

  • @feellofi7132
    @feellofi7132 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank yoOOOOOOOOOOOOU very much FOR THIS VIDEO

  • @JijinMathewofficial
    @JijinMathewofficial Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      No problem, I'm glad this was helpful for you!

  • @mrfreshestzmofficial5309
    @mrfreshestzmofficial5309 Před 2 lety +1

    Well explained

  • @lilqstar542
    @lilqstar542 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you ❤️

  • @mluwakwashezi
    @mluwakwashezi Před rokem +1

    Thank you❤️❤️

  • @thabisongema7792
    @thabisongema7792 Před 2 lety +2

    thank You So much(South Africa)

  • @oddn9ne
    @oddn9ne Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks allot 🙏

  • @IamRadometicbbz
    @IamRadometicbbz Před rokem +1

    I love distrokid
    I'm coming to get connected💚🍸

  • @womeneater89
    @womeneater89 Před 2 lety +2

    I subd , thank you very much .

  • @vbenv
    @vbenv Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank u !

  • @VickiBalfour
    @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

    You can use this link to get a 7% DISCOUNT on your first annual Distrokid membership:
    distrokid.com/vip/seven/2153998
    Signing up here will help to support my channel! Thanks so much!

  • @THERIIS
    @THERIIS Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing ❤

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much for watching, I hope this was helpful for you :)

  • @SaQisax
    @SaQisax Před 3 lety +1

    cool dear

  • @lyppimagine
    @lyppimagine Před 2 lety +1

    thanks!

  • @mastertee_rsa
    @mastertee_rsa Před rokem +1

    This is helpfully , We love you for this.
    How long it takes to be available on all music digital platforms since I want to release?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +1

      Depending on the platform, it can take anywhere between 1 day and 2 weeks to be released once you upload your song to Distrokid.

  • @wconceptz1
    @wconceptz1 Před rokem +1

    The video was helpful to me I appreciate you a lot I will get back to you to let you know if there is any problem but I miss your link and to open my desk okay and I was given the 7% discount

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +1

      I'm glad the video was helpful for you :)

  • @bwoyteezy
    @bwoyteezy Před 3 lety +3

    Helpful , l m using your link

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much, I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

    • @bwoyteezy
      @bwoyteezy Před 3 lety

      Vicki Balfour l did Sign up today.
      How long does it take for my Spotify to be verified? If l m still a beginner and also the itunes.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety

      @@bwoyteezy As far as I recall it took only a few days to get verified on spotify, and then for apple music it took about a week after my single went live on the platform

  • @theinfofficial
    @theinfofficial Před 2 lety +2

    thank you

  • @AlisaMarie
    @AlisaMarie Před 3 lety +2

    thanks this was super helpful, going to sign up now 😀
    ...how did you decide which services to tick from the list?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful. I went with the ones I'd heard of before and then for ones I hadn't heard of I looked them up first to see how popular they were. I didn't bother with any smaller companies after Taylor Davis's advice saying she'd had issues and lost money with a smaller less well known one.

    • @AlisaMarie
      @AlisaMarie Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour ah ok thanks

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      @@AlisaMarie No problem

  • @alphaomega5deuce11
    @alphaomega5deuce11 Před 3 lety +1

    Up👍💯

  • @DoktorKifTV
    @DoktorKifTV Před 3 lety +2

    Cheers ^ this is gold!
    1 Cover Song $12 a year? Sign up to service = $12 a year, or $12 a year for EACH cover?
    2 And - legacy tickbox (own music or covers) - one-time fee, nonrecurring, so that IS per track you tick it on? Ouch, ok but ouch.
    3 Been told - always release singles, then as album. Above makes this expensive? To survive costs, just do album? Your thoughts / experiences? Ta

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      So it is $19.99 per year to sign up to release songs. If you are releasing a cover song, you need to pay an additional $12 when you release that song, and then again each year to keep the mechanical licence for that cover song. I hope this helps :)

    • @DoktorKifTV
      @DoktorKifTV Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour thx, I get confused between "value" (saving) and "cost" - also their $12 x 1 meaning per year each year, not just for 1 year! My bad. (reading the full contract I thought it meant you have to get that license just for the month you release a cover? 'service') Thanks for demystifying.

    • @DoktorKifTV
      @DoktorKifTV Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour (p.s. I meant re legacy for q3 above, p.p.s. saw your covers & I'm enjoying your channel - keep up the gr8 work!)

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      @@DoktorKifTV Yes it's $12 per cover song per year. For the legacy thing that's also per song, but I think that's just a one off payment, not per year. I never go for that personally. And thanks so much, I'm glad you are enjoying my channel!

  • @alikazemi6802
    @alikazemi6802 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you such a helpful video😍
    Question : Do we need import another credit card information for distrokid or it just uses the credit card information we signed up with?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      The card you sign up with will be the one that Distrokid used for future payments (i.e. for further purchases such as cover song licences) but you can change this at a later date. You will need to enter bank details or paypal details in order for Distrokid to pay you. Hope this helps.

    • @alikazemi6802
      @alikazemi6802 Před 2 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour hey thx so much absolutely helpful 😍👍🏻

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      @@alikazemi6802 No problem!

  • @klif11
    @klif11 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi there if we subscribe to the basic plan $19.99/yr then we have upload a cover song so the $12 amount of cover song is paid separately after the purchase of the basic plan or at the time of purchasing the basic plan? Or Distrokid deduct it from our card?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      The $12 is a separate payment which will be deducted from your card when you choose to upload and release a cover song. This is a recurring payment that you have to pay each year for each cover song you release. Hope this helps.

  • @SvetlanaBakushinaArt
    @SvetlanaBakushinaArt Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Vicki, very helpful, i have a question, i´d like to upload my version of a folk song, which many other musicians sang and played before, technically it´s not a cover, it´s a folk song, how do i go about it? Gonna use your link!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi Svetlana, I'm actually working on another tutorial video at the moment on how to do this. What you need to do is first of all check that the song is in the public domain. Folk songs which are really old should be (but always make sure to check). Then you follow the process for uploading a song as if it was an original song. When you get asked for song writer (music/lyrics) name, you just write 'Traditional'. This is what I did when uploading my arrangement of Auld Lang Syne. You then don't need to play for a cover licence and you keep all the royalties. Hopefully this helps, but feel free to watch my new tutorial when it comes out later this month :)

    • @SvetlanaBakushinaArt
      @SvetlanaBakushinaArt Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Thank you a lot, this is very helpful, looking forward to your new tutorial!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@SvetlanaBakushinaArt No problem and thank you :)

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@SvetlanaBakushinaArt My tutorial on how to release traditional songs is now up if you're still interested in watching it :) I'll leave the link here: czcams.com/video/mttDhcjVT2k/video.html

    • @SvetlanaBakushinaArt
      @SvetlanaBakushinaArt Před 3 lety

      @@VickiBalfour Sure! Gonna watch it now!

  • @greatguy3954
    @greatguy3954 Před 11 dny +1

    Thanks a lot dear, the video was so helpful to me but i would have like to ask for more help if possible.

  • @abisekgurung23
    @abisekgurung23 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello
    i wanted to ask that
    does destrokid take full payment at the time of signing up? or does it take it annually?
    because my card is just getting declined.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      When you sign up, yes Distrokid will charge you for 1 year's subscription (so $19.99 if you are on the basic plan). Your card will then get charged again 1 year later. If you are having issues with your card being declined, it could be because of your card type. Distrokid only accept Visa, American express cards and Mastercards. If you are using one of these then I would suggest either getting in touch with your bank to see why they are declining your card, or get in touch with Distrokid directly on their help/ contact form. I hope this helps :)

    • @abisekgurung23
      @abisekgurung23 Před 3 lety +1

      wow thank you😊

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@abisekgurung23 No problem, I'm glad to help :)

  • @bijeshksamson
    @bijeshksamson Před 3 lety +2

    This video is helpful, under the language section could you please check which all other languages supported? Apart from English, I am also looking for the language called "Malayalam" ?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm not sure about that one sorry. if you can't find the information on the Distrokid website then I'd recommend getting in touch with Distrokid to ask. They usually reply to enquires within 2 or 3 days

    • @bijeshksamson
      @bijeshksamson Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfourI have been using CD baby :) thank you.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@bijeshksamson No problem

  • @2fame
    @2fame Před rokem +2

    Yes please i love your videos this is exactly what am looking for. Please i will like to be your student

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +2

      I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

    • @2fame
      @2fame Před rokem +2

      @@VickiBalfour yes dear is been very helpful I will always message when am in need of answers dear

  • @reneremsik
    @reneremsik Před 3 lety +3

    Hello, can you tell me if I need to create "band's spotify profile" or it was created when we got on distrokid and I can access it through my normal profile? Thanks in advance. Helpful video. Keep up.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi Rene, when I set up my Distrokid account I did not have a spotify profile. When I uploaded my first song to Distrokid, they created a spotify profile for me. I was then able to claim my spotify profile as I describe towards the end of the video so that I could change my profile picture and bio on spotify. My login to spotify is different from my log in to Distrokid, though I initially set it up on Distrokid. Does this help to answer your question?

    • @reneremsik
      @reneremsik Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Actually yes thank you!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@reneremsik No problem, I'm glad you found the video useful :)

  • @assuredcertitude8234
    @assuredcertitude8234 Před 3 lety +5

    Vicky B - Does DistroKidd actually keep tabs/ keeps count of the number of times that your song is played on Radios (so that you are *paid per radio play)?* (4.) If not - what platform will and what is their price? (Thanks in Advance)

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +3

      I'm not sure about radio plays. I don't think Distrokid keeps track of this. In the UK I believe you need to sign up for PRS or PPL for them to collect royalties like that for you. I'm not sure about other countries. Hope this helps

    • @assuredcertitude8234
      @assuredcertitude8234 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour *Thanks what are the typical radio standards that a song must meet before airplay?* (like typical frequency ect.....)*

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@assuredcertitude8234 Sorry, I'm not sure, I've never had any of my songs played on the radio

  • @charmithakkar8813
    @charmithakkar8813 Před 2 lety +2

    should be have to pay for cover license everytime whenever we upload new cover ??? Or it’s one time payment ?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      You have to pay every time you upload a new cover, and you also have to pay every year as well

  • @dhaya99
    @dhaya99 Před 2 lety +2

    My producer uploads all my song but im not able to access any of the menu options on my account to check on the splits because i have not picked any package. Should I pick a package evwn if i wont use it?? Is it considered as an account only if i have a package?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Dhaya, I haven't worked with a producer, so I'm not sure what happens when someone else is in charge of your uploads. Perhaps you should try speaking to your producer about this or get in touch with Distrokid directly to ask them questions. They usually reply within a couple of days when I've had a query.

  • @nikitathigpen4590
    @nikitathigpen4590 Před 3 lety +2

    thank you so much for this! Will the song be private on distrokid even when it's available in stores? if not, how do I make sure it stays private until release date

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +3

      I'm glad this was helpful. If you would like to be able to schedule release dates you will need to be on the musician plus plan. As far as I am aware, your songs will not be made available in stores until the day that you schedule to release it. In terms of your actual distrokid account, that is private to you only, and I don't believe anyone can access your hyperfollow pages unless you share the link to them.

    • @nikitathigpen4590
      @nikitathigpen4590 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour thank you so much for this!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@nikitathigpen4590 No problem!

  • @AliAsgharShah
    @AliAsgharShah Před 3 lety +2

    Apply oac and claim

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Do you have any questions about the tutorial?

  • @katiecrawfordjackblacker4678

    thank you for this valuable information, so easy to understand,..problem iv got is the mp3 has been e mailed to me by recording studio.. i haven't got a clue how to upload it to distrokid from e mails.. can anyone help? x

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety

      Can you download the mp3 file from the email you were sent onto your computer, and then upload it from there onto Distrokid?

  • @GRFSDGFVSD
    @GRFSDGFVSD Před 3 lety +3

    good video, just asking, are you allowed different information from the payment for distrokid compared to the earnings, because im a kid and i want my mom to pay for it because i cant afford it, but can i link my paypal or something to get my earnings through my paypal in the same account?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      If you are under 18 you will need to have an adult sign up and create an account on your behalf. As for receiving earnings, Distrokid will send this to you via a paypal account. Paypal also requires you to be 18 or over to have an account, but if your mum has a paypal account then when she receives money into that from Distrokid, she could send it on to you

    • @GRFSDGFVSD
      @GRFSDGFVSD Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour true thank you 🤘🏼

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety

      @@GRFSDGFVSD No problem!

  • @ytnsofala
    @ytnsofala Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful video but could you explain how to fill the card details,

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Do you mean your card details for creating an account?

    • @ytnsofala
      @ytnsofala Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour yes,because it says my card is declined yet I have everything i need

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@ytnsofala A possible issue could be the type of card you are using. Distrokid. Distrokid currently only accepts payments via Visa, Mastercard or American Express cards. If you are using one of these and your payment isn't going through you may wish to get in touch with your bank to see if they are blocking payments to Distrokid for some reason. I hope this helps

  • @rockyboy976
    @rockyboy976 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video Vicki. Do you know how I can give someone credit such as "Programmer & Arranger". There is no place to do that. Should I put it on the image?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Ronald, thank you. Yes you can give credits to arrangers etc. In the 'more' tab there is a section called 'credits and liner notes'. Here you can add credits to any singles or albums and this information will be sent to streaming services along with your song.

    • @rockyboy976
      @rockyboy976 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Thanks Vicki. I have not uploaded the song so I cant see the credits and liner notes page (how it looks) :-( Also, once u finish uploading a song or album, can you see the ISRC and UPC Code that was issued by Distrokid?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@rockyboy976 Hi Ronald, yes you will get to see the ISRC and the UPC code. Once you have uploaded your song go to the 'my music' tab then select the album/single you wish to view and the info will be on that song's page

    • @rockyboy976
      @rockyboy976 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Ur awesome. Many thanks :-)

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@rockyboy976 No problem, glad to help :)

  • @saulmuzic
    @saulmuzic Před 3 lety +5

    If me and my friend are dropping a song together but we are separate artist and this will be the first time we drop music would we need 2 separate distrokid accounts or just one ? So in the artist name we put each other with the & symbol ??

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +3

      Hi Saul, I'm not 100% sure about this as this is not something I have had to set up myself. There should be some information in the Distrokid FAQ section however. If you can't find the information you need there, the Distrokid customer service team is really good and they usually respond to emails within 2 or 3 days. I hope this helps :)

    • @Swuante
      @Swuante Před 2 lety +1

      I need to know this too

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      @@Swuante I get the impression you would both need a Distrokid account. Here is an article with some information: distrokid.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360004389234-Splits

  • @thirtikay
    @thirtikay Před 3 lety +2

    A bank tutorial would be great, thats where I'm stuck at 😔

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      What specific things are you stuck with on the bank stuff?

    • @thirtikay
      @thirtikay Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour like the tax stuff I'm 17 an doing it on my own kinda hard.. Just wanted some guidance

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@thirtikay As I'm not a legal professional I'm afraid I can't give any guidance on taxes (I have no experience with this myself) and it will also depend on which country you live in. You would be best to get an accountant to help you with this. Sorry I can't be of more help in this regard

  • @NiceReacts
    @NiceReacts Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, thanks for the video! I have a problem, maybe you know the solution. So I have tried attaching my Master Card but it keeps repeating that my card has been declined, even though my card is active and I have a balance there. Also, I contacted my bank and they said there's no problem for their side. I have been adding my card for three days but nothing has changed. Any solution? my music might get deleted because of this!

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +1

      Hey sorry for the slow reply, I was on holiday. Did you manage to get this issue sorted?

  • @maxxieofficial2217
    @maxxieofficial2217 Před 2 lety +2

    Can u change banks...??mode of payment' I mean am in doha ..so I want to register with Doha bank card then after two yrs ..when I go back to my country..change to one of the banks in my country...u feel me?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      As far as I am aware you can change your payment details at a later date. I have updated my payment details on Distrokid before. Hope this helps :)

  • @kkfact7304
    @kkfact7304 Před 3 lety +2

    Please I have a question,,,,do distrokid work in Nigeria?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      Here's some information about which countries music uploaded to Distrokid will be available in: distrokid.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013648113-What-Countries-Will-My-Music-Be-Available-In-

  • @VAIDIK009
    @VAIDIK009 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey if I already have a Spotify and Spotify for Artists profile through which I have been releasing music can I continue with the same profile on distrokid it's just that I am unhappy with my distributor and I wish to change it.

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes you should be able to link up your current profile

    • @VAIDIK009
      @VAIDIK009 Před 2 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Thanks dear, was too worried about it

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +2

      @@VAIDIK009 I haven't gone through the process of setting it up that way myself, but I know there is a way to do it.

  • @namelessthebully
    @namelessthebully Před 3 lety +3

    do i have to be an IOS user to make an apple artist account?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      I use android and pc and I was able to make an apple artist account, so no you don't need to be an IOS user

    • @namelessthebully
      @namelessthebully Před 3 lety +2

      @@VickiBalfour thanks

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      @@namelessthebully no problem :)

  • @KMensahTv
    @KMensahTv Před 3 lety +2

    This's very helpful dear, but my question is 1. After releasing my single 19.99 dollars every year for Distrokid?
    2. How can I attached the lyrics of my song so it can show everywhere example like Shazam, Facebook etc.?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      1. Yes you need to pay the subscription every year, however you can upload an unlimited number of songs each year.
      2. I'm not sure about this as I haven't tried to do it myself

    • @KMensahTv
      @KMensahTv Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour Wow ok thanks for your response

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@KMensahTv No problem, sorry I can't help you with the fb and shazam stuff

  • @nairapower0
    @nairapower0 Před 3 lety +2

    Please let's me get it clear, if you want to upload your song on CZcams you need to select no, right? So if you select yes means you can't upload your song into your CZcams channel, right?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +3

      If you select google play/youtube as a store when uploading your song to Distrokid, Distrokid will create an audio track on youtube with the album/single artwork as the video. You can still upload your own separate music video onto your own CZcams channel however. This is what I do. Does this help to answer your question?

    • @nairapower0
      @nairapower0 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour yes thank you for your time

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@nairapower0 No problem :)

  • @shinzageorge5922
    @shinzageorge5922 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi I'm George but my friends call me speechless guy I'm a songwriter and i wanted to know how i will benefit from my music after writing a song and recording it and more about destrokid thanks

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      What sort of information specifically are you looking for?

  • @FanawaKatara
    @FanawaKatara Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks you...
    Already paid but failed to sign in..
    Please help me

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I'm really sorry but I can't help with this particular problem, you would need to get in touch with Distrokid about this.

  • @EdgetonWolfeDrezwellington

    SignedwithDistrokid 2 years ago. Released 15 of my created Singles through them. Have not received any response in return since. My old Account had an outdated Email, bank, phone number, and address. Have never been able to sign in to that old email since. 2 years now I always wondered what happened to my songs, if I may gotten paid, it was all another scam?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety

      I've never had any issues with them myself. If your card which you used to sign up with them was outdated then I would imagine that your subscription renewal wouldn't have gone through in which case your account would have been cancelled and all songs removed from stores. Have you tried to get in touch with their customer service about it?

  • @daveskatesallday
    @daveskatesallday Před rokem

    i have a question, since distrokid creates you a youtube artist account, can you still make your own youtube account or do they control your artist youtube channel if that makes sense?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem

      I have my own separate youtube account which I upload my videos to so that I can have full control over it.

    • @daveskatesallday
      @daveskatesallday Před rokem +1

      @@VickiBalfour good to know! so the one they make for you is just there but you can't do anything to it?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +1

      @@daveskatesallday From what I remember you can link it up with your own channel, but then you lose full control over that, so I chose not to.

  • @rajmusic382
    @rajmusic382 Před rokem +1

    my account is already created but due to lost my mobile now i want to open it in another mobile via email but it is not opening asking to buy back what can tell me how to open my old account

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před rokem +1

      As long as you know your email and password you should be able to log onto your account on a different device.

  • @MothiaMafia
    @MothiaMafia Před 2 lety +1

    do you know any website i can make music on?

  • @curlya9796
    @curlya9796 Před 2 lety +2

    So i cant claim my accounts until the song releases?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      Do you mean for your spotify and apple accounts? Yes, I believe you need to wait until the song has been released, at least, that is how it was for me

  • @jrod6892
    @jrod6892 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m using amuse right now and have released music on it . Is their a way to switch to distrokid and still see my music and streams and more from amuse?

    • @jrod6892
      @jrod6892 Před 3 lety +1

      Basically how do I switch from amuse to distrokid:)

    • @jrod6892
      @jrod6892 Před 3 lety +1

      Will my music have to be released again

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +2

      @@jrod6892 To the best of my knowledge you should still be able to keep your Amuse account if you started using Distrokid. I.e. if you created a Distrokid account today it won't be linked in any way to your Amuse account so should not affect it. You can't transfer songs to Distrokid, you would have to re-release them if you wanted your old songs to now be distributed using Distrokid. But if you only want to release new songs with Distrokid, then the songs you released using Amuse will still remain in online stores and you will still keep the stats from those songs etc. I know of many musicians who release different songs with different Distributors and many experiment with trying out different distributors to see which offers the best service for their needs. I hope this helps

    • @jrod6892
      @jrod6892 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VickiBalfour thank you so much:) so if I make a distrokid account and put my artist profile in distrokid , it won’t show my releases right? So does that mean I need to make new profiles for Spotify Apple Music etc?

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 3 lety +1

      @@jrod6892 I believe you keep the same artist profiles for spotify and apple music, Distrokid will ask you when you first release a song with them if you already have artist profiles or if you would like them to create one for you

  • @tehilamultimedia9925
    @tehilamultimedia9925 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Vicky B
    Pls after subscribing to distrokid basic plan, an extra $13 dollars was deducted from account, without them approving the audio I uploaded.
    Please what's going on? I need urgent reply pls

    • @VickiBalfour
      @VickiBalfour  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Tehila, I'm not sure why this would have been. Were you trying to get a cover song licence? I would recommend getting in touch with Distrokid directly if you think there has been a mistake. Their help service is usually pretty good in my experience.