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# Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/g-2-4/
- Published: 2015-09-26T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-09-26T11:00:00.000Z
- Description: This week on Hypebot we shared a myriad of valuable tips for the independent musician, from the importance of being on Instagram, to how artists can make money off of. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/09/g-2-4.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, " copyright infringement, Acceptable use policy, Author, Code Geass, copyright, Corporate title, Extended play, Facebook, FAIR USE Act, Public domain, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:28

[![6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c7a563b9970b-50wi](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb08781e1d970d-50wi "6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c7a563b9970b-50wi")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb08781e1d970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)This week on **Hypebot** we shared a myriad of **valuable tips** for the independent musician, from the **importance of being on** **Instagram**, to how artists can **make money off of Happy Birthday** (now that it's in the public domain) to four all too **common mistakes bands make when using Facebook**.
- **[Why You Need To Be On Instagram, Even If It Means Spending Less Time On Twitter](https://www.hypebot.com/this-chart-shows-why-you-need-to-use-instagram-even-if-it-means-less-time-on-twitter/)**
- **[The Importance Of Getting Music Metadata Right](https://www.hypebot.com/the-importance-of-getting-metadata-right/)**
- **[4 Common Mistakes Bands Make With Facebook](https://www.hypebot.com/4-common-mistakes-bands-make-with-facebook/)**
- **[5 Rewarding Careers To Explore With A Music Degree](https://www.hypebot.com/5-rewarding-careers-to-explore-with-a-music-degree/)**
- **[4 Ways Musicians Can Make Money With Happy Birthday Now That It's In The Public Domain](https://www.hypebot.com/4-ways-musicians-can-make-money-with-happy-birthday-now-that-its-in-the-public-domain/)**
- **[UnlockTHIS: Content-Gating Made Simple](https://www.hypebot.com/unlockthis-content-gating-made-simple/)**
- **[The IPad Pro: A Boon To Musicians](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/09/the-ipad-pro-a-boon-to-musicians-.html)**

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