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Share your music/video online
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ou have done it created the next big hit the
song that is sure to get you signed to a big major label, get you paid the big dollars, get you
the Grammy. Now what? I would suggest you share
your music with your fans and supporters. How? By
streaming the dream and sharing your music online.
Whats is streaming? You ask a lot of good questions.
Audio streaming is more commonly known as
streaming music is a way of delivering music without
the need to download files of different audio formats.
Typically, if you want to listen to music, or any other
type of audio, you need to download an audio file in a
format such as an MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, or Flac.
However, using a streaming delivery method, there
isn’t the need to first download a complete file. The
basic way that this process works is that the audio file
is delivered in small ‘packets’ in order for the data to
be buffered on your computer and played virtually
straight away. As long as their is a steady stream of
these packets delivered to your computer, you’ll hear
the sound without any interruptions. This will allow
your fans supporters to listen to your music anywhere
they have an internet connection. Which in todays
world is everywhere. There are many audio streaming
sites that would love to host your music at little or no
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cost. This article will concentrate on two of the more
popular sites, Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
Both of these sites offer excellent free options as well
as paid options that will give you more options to
share your music online with your fans and supporters.
Neither of these sites should replace an actual website
however they are a good place to start as websites can
be costly. It is extremely important that you upload
your music online to ensure more than just your family and friends hear your next big hit!