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# Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/getting-it-done-the-week-in-diy-indie-music-1-18/
- Published: 2017-04-01T07:52:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-04-01T07:52:00.000Z
- Description: We have all sorts of tips for the independent, self-starter musician this week, including advice on how to best use Instagram Live, how you can improve your mix, some things. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/04/getting-it-done-the-week-in-diy-indie-music-1-18.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Eddy Cue, Facebook, Google, Initial public offering, Instagram, Pacific Time Zone, Spotify, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:13

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We have all sorts of tips for the independent, self-starter musician this week, including advice on how to best use Instagram Live, how you can improve your mix, some things to keep in mind when picking a cover song, and much, much more.
- [Calculate Your Spotify Payments With This FREE Per US Stream Mechanical Calculator](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/03/calculate-your-spotify-payments-with-this-free-per-us-stream-mechanical-calculator-.html)
- [Why, How And When Artists Should Use Instagram Live](https://www.hypebot.com/why-how-and-when-artists-should-use-instagram-live/)
- [3 Music Theory Tips That Will Improve Your Mix](https://www.hypebot.com/3-music-theory-tips-that-will-improve-your-mix/)
- [Being On Official Spotify Playlists Has A Lasting Effect, Even For Unknown Artists](https://www.hypebot.com/being-on-official-spotify-playlists-has-a-lasting-effect-even-for-unknown-artists/)
- [5 Things To Keep In Mind For Your Next Cover Song](https://www.hypebot.com/5-things-to-keep-in-mind-for-your-next-cover-song/)
- [#DIYProud – Help Us Celebrate Indie Artist, Label Success Stories](https://www.hypebot.com/diyproud-lets-use-it-to-celebrate-indie-artist-label-success-stories/)
- [Managing Your Band's Digital Identity](https://www.hypebot.com/managing-your-bands-digital-identity/)
- [5 Simple Ways To Drive More Video Views On YouTube](https://www.hypebot.com/5-simple-ways-to-drive-more-video-views-on-youtube/)

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