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Posting “I do not own the rights to this song” is more than a disclaimer — it’s an admission that you don’t have permission to share the music.

📌 Cover Songs

✅ Require a license — even on social media.

💡 Use a distribution platform to get proper licensing for your versions.

📌 Karaoke Videos

🚫 Don’t post them using someone else’s instrumental.

🎤 These are meant for live venues where licenses are already paid for.

❗ Why it matters:

Ignoring these steps can get your posts flagged, muted, or even removed.

📚 Respect the music. Protect your content.

#MusicRights #CoverSongs #CopyrightAwareness #IndieArtists #MusicLicensing

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🚫 Quickest Way to Get Your Music Pulled from Streaming?

Paying for bot promotion just to boost numbers.

You get an email or DM promising playlist adds and “real” followers—for a price. You pay, your numbers go up, and you think you’re winning. Wrong.

You’ve been added to bot accounts, and your distributor gets flagged by platforms like Spotify or Apple Music.

Result? Your music gets taken down. No questions asked.

✅ If you want legit playlist placement, take time to learn how to pitch to real curators—many are accessible directly through your distribution platform.

🎯 Build smart. Build real. #MusicBusiness #IndieArtistTips #NoBotPlays #PlaylistPitching #JonKT

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Want to grow your following on music platforms?

Here’s the secret:

Stop just asking people to follow and share your music.

Start by following and sharing others.

Supporting fellow artists not only builds real connections—it often inspires them to return the favor and share your work with their network.

Constantly posting your own links without engaging with others can come off as spammy and disconnected.

But building genuine relationships? That’s how you grow a community, not just a follower count.

#MusicTips #IndieArtistSupport #NetworkOverNumbers #BuildTheCommunity #JonKT

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🎵 Why Is Your Music Getting Flagged on Social Media? 🎵

Let’s clear something up for all the indie artists, producers, and creators out there.

Many artists are confused (and frustrated) when their original music gets flagged for copyright or ownership violations on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. The truth? You might be unknowingly triggering these flags yourself.

Here’s what’s going on:

📌 You’re using a distributor to release your music, but not linking it properly.

If you’ve released music via a distribution platform (like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.) and you post that same music in your content without selecting it from the platform’s music library — it can get flagged. Why? Because the platform doesn’t see it as yours — it sees it as licensed third-party content.

📌 You registered with a PRO as a songwriter — but not as a publisher.

This is a common mistake. Registering as just a songwriter with BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC means you’re only covered halfway. Without a publisher account or owning your own publishing, your music is vulnerable to platform takedowns, because no one is officially claiming the content for usage and royalties across digital/social platforms.

📌 Social platforms don’t have time to dig into your ownership claim.

They’re not checking if you’re the creator — they’re checking the licensing and metadata tied to the post. If your music isn’t officially listed in their system, it gets flagged or muted.

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✅ Tips to Avoid Getting Flagged:

1. Distribute to social platforms directly.

Make sure your distributor pushes your music to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, etc.

2. Claim your artist pages.

Platforms like TikTok and Spotify allow you to claim your official artist profile — do it! This adds another layer of verification.

3. Use your music from the platform’s library.

When creating content, select your music from the official platform catalog (not by playing it from your phone or dropping it into your video editor).

4. Register as both songwriter AND publisher.

If you want to collect all your royalties and avoid confusion, make sure your publishing is sorted. You can create your own publishing entity or register with a service that helps with both.

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💡 Example:

When I create content for TikTok using my own music, I make sure my distributor sends my music directly to TikTok. Then, I select that track from TikTok’s official library. I’ve claimed my artist page, and I collect revenue through both distribution and publishing — no flags, no takedowns, no confusion.

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🎤 Questions? Confused? Drop them in the comments!

Let’s help each other grow smarter in this music game.

#IndieArtistTips #MusicBusiness101 #CopyrightClarity #ContentCreation #MusicDistribution #JonKT #ProtectYourWork

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https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonkt/over-the-blue-moon/

New release dropping tomorrow on all streaming platforms 🙏💯

[jonkt]

🎤 “Everyone Wants to Be in the Music Business… Until It’s Time to Do Music Business” 🎶

Fame, fortune, red carpets, and flashing lights — that’s what most people think the music industry is all about. And while those moments do exist, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. What many fail to see is the relentless grind, the sleepless nights, and the sacrifices made behind the scenes long before any spotlight ever turns your way.

Here’s the truth:

The music business is 10% talent and 90% hustle.

🎧 It takes more than a hit song to make it.

You need to understand publishing, royalties, contracts, branding, distribution, licensing, marketing, networking — and that’s just the foundation. Too many jump in headfirst chasing fame, only to burn out when the reality hits.

💡 Learning the business is part of becoming the artist.

Whether you’re a singer, producer, engineer, or manager, investing time into learning how the industry actually works will save you years of struggle and costly mistakes. It’s not about being famous — it’s about being smart.

🧠 Don’t just chase the dream. Build it.

The ones who last are those who treat their career like a business. They understand that paperwork matters just as much as performance, and contracts carry more weight than compliments.

So before you fall in love with the image, ask yourself:

Are you ready for the grind? Are you ready to handle the business side of music?

Because…

🔁 “Everyone wants to be in the music business… until it’s time to do music business.”

#MusicIndustry #IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness101 #BehindTheScenes #StayReady #MusicGrind #ArtistTips #MusicAdvice #JonKTTruths

[jonkt]

Musicians and Artists:

“I’m not in it for the fame and fortune!”

Also musicians and artists:

“Nobody supports my music, I need a manager!”

Let’s be real — if all you’re doing is spamming links on social media, you’re building followers, not fans. There’s a big difference.

Fans support what they connect to. That connection doesn’t come from a link drop — it comes from engagement, storytelling, and being present where music is actually consumed: streaming platforms.

✅ Make sure your artist pages are verified.

✅ Check that your music is on all major platforms.

✅ Understand that distribution puts it out — but YOU promote it.

Start building real fan relationships, not just follower counts. That’s the long game. 🎯🎶

[jonkt]

🚫 Real Talk 🚫

If you settle for mediocre and have no desire to grow or learn…

Don’t be surprised when people with vision, goals, and drive stop showing up.

📌 Surround yourself with ambition.

📈 Elevate or get left behind.

#StayDriven #LevelUp #MindsetMatters #NoMediocrity

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📖 Coming Soon: Escaping the Silence — The Jon KT Story

🗓️ Releasing June 15th | Father’s Day

After decades of music, healing, and searching for meaning through the silence, I’m proud to share my story with the world.

Escaping the Silence is more than a biography — it’s a journey through trauma, resilience, identity, and redemption. A life shaped by pain, faith, rebellion, and love. From church pews in the UK to building a legacy in the U.S., this book explores how music became my constant… and how I finally found peace after losing the father I never truly knew.

📘 Releasing on a day that holds deep significance — Father’s Day — this book honors the man who brought me into the world and the man I became without him.

#EscapingTheSilence #JonKT #ComingSoon #FathersDayRelease #Biography #MusicHeals #IndieAuthor #NewBook #JonKTTannock #Memoir

[jonkt]

Dear Podcasts Requesting Indie Artist Submissions,

If you’re inviting artists to interview, let them speak. Please stop cutting them off to insert your own stories. Respect the guest—you’re on every episode, but they aren’t.

Also, if you’re asking for music submissions, be mindful: if their tracks are already distributed on streaming platforms, your podcast could get flagged or muted due to licensing restrictions. Handle their art with care.

Support indie artists the right way.

#IndieArtists #PodcastEtiquette #SupportIndieMusic #RespectTheCraft

[jonkt]

There’s a lot of concern about AI “ruining” music, but the truth is—AI has been enhancing music for years.

From advanced mixing and mastering tools to AI-assisted vocal tuning and noise reduction, technology has consistently elevated the quality and accessibility of music production.

AI isn’t here to replace creativity—it’s here to support it. When used thoughtfully, it empowers artists, engineers, and producers to push creative boundaries and streamline workflows.

Let’s focus on how innovation can serve the art—not fear it.

#AIInMusic #MusicTechnology #CreativeInnovation #JonKT

[jonkt]

Success isn’t just about reaching the top—it’s about embracing the journey, the lessons, and the growth along the way. Set your goals high, but always ask yourself: What’s next? Because once you reach the peak, the only way forward is down. And as you climb, remember—true success is built on integrity, not on using others as stepping stones. The same people you pass on the way up may be the ones you meet on the way down. So rise with purpose, lead with respect, and make the journey as fulfilling as the destination.

🙏💯 Jon KT , 04-02-2025

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Emotional intelligence and a growth mindset can be powerful together, often more impactful than solely focusing on goals. Here’s why:

• Emotional Intelligence: This allows you to be aware of, control, and express emotions effectively, fostering better relationships and decision-making. When paired with a growth mindset, it helps you process setbacks without judgment, maintaining resilience and focus.

• Growth Mindset: A focus on growth rather than fixed achievements encourages you to see challenges as opportunities to learn and develop. Instead of getting stuck on unmet goals, you adapt and grow stronger, seeing value in the journey.

• Over Goals: When growth and emotional intelligence are prioritized, goals become flexible benchmarks rather than rigid endpoints. You build habits, skills, and character, which often lead to better long-term outcomes than a singular, goal-driven approach.

The combination creates a foundation for consistent self-improvement while staying attuned to your own and others’ emotions. Would you say you lean more naturally toward one of these or actively practice both?

[jonkt]

March 25, 2025

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Did you know that if you add

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To the end of your YouTube URL

You will add an option to subscribe to your channel before taking New visitors to the content on your channel 💯

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Coming to a streaming platform by you 01-23-2025

I would Appreciate any and all support on this one :)

A Beautiful song Co-written with Medusa Moon, Arranged , Produced and performed by Jon K.T