YouTube For Artists Platform: The Ultimate Guide For Musicians
YouTube recently launched a powerful new platform called YouTube for Artists, a game-changer for musicians, singers, and creative professionals seeking to grow their online presence and income. Whether you're just figuring out how to start a YouTube music channel or already making money through music, this update will help you get even more out of your content.
Why YouTube for Artists (OAC) Matters
If you’ve ever wondered:
- How do music artists make money?
- How to make money on YouTube?
- Can I earn money by uploading songs on YouTube?
Well, now with YouTube for Artists, the answer is YES, and it’s easier than ever before.
This platform is designed to boost music monetization, consolidate your fan base, and give you more control over your content. The YouTube Music artist profile becomes your hub for music, music videos, YouTube Shorts, community posts, and artist promotions.
The Power of the Official Artist Channel (OAC)
Once you claim your YouTube artist channel, your account gets the "music note symbol" badge, signaling to fans that it’s the real you.
Other key perks of OAC include:
- Merging your topic channel, personal uploads, and YouTube Music artist account into one
- Gaining access to the YouTube for Artists login dashboard
- Improved reach on YouTube Music free
- Tools to monetize your music directly from your profile
It also answers a lot of technical questions artists have, like:
- How to get verified on YouTube?
- How to make money from music?
- How does YouTube send you money?
Once you meet the eligibility requirements, YouTube pays you via AdSense on a monthly basis, based on views, ads, and streams.
Simple Setup: How to Claim Your YouTube Artist Channel
Claiming your OAC YouTube profile is straightforward:
- Ensure you have an active YouTube channel with original content.
- Link your channel with a music distributor (like DistroKid or CD Baby). Check out our article to find the best music distributor for your next release.
- Apply to claim your YouTube artist channel via the YouTube for Artists page.
- Wait for approval and start customizing your new YouTube artist hub.
You can also change the channel name, update your YouTube name, or adjust your YouTube banner size once verified.
Monetizing Your Music
YouTube now offers artists several income paths:
- Ad revenue from video and music plays
- Shorts Fund (yes, views on YouTube Shorts pay!) Check out this article to see why you should be promoting your music on YouTube Shorts
- Memberships and Super Chat in livestreams
- Links to paid products, concert tickets, or services
- Syncing with Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal through your distributor
- Getting on YouTube Music Playlists, learn how to here.
You can also track all this via the YouTube Music for Artists login, which provides deeper insight into how you earn money on YouTube and what content generates the most income.
Why YouTube for Artists Is a Must
From artist YouTube support to promoting your music, the new YouTube for Artists platform is designed to give more power back to creators. It's not just about uploading music anymore. It's about building a brand, a business, and a loyal fan base.
So if you’ve been asking:
- How do you make money with music?
- How does YouTube make money—and how can I get a cut?
- What can generate additional revenue for an artist on YouTube?
The answer now lies within the YouTube for Artists ecosystem.
Looking to Promote Your Music?
Try our Spotify Playlist Pitching and TikTok Music Promotion services.
