Got an Email from YouTube That Someone (Smith Music Group) Made a Copyright Claim on My Music
SmithMusic.com adds your audio to YouTube’s Content ID system, which scours YouTube for videos that use your music. When a match is found, ads show on the
Category: Store Specific
My Release Hasn’t Been Detected in Spotify/iTunes/Apple Music
It can take up to a week or so for your first Smith Music upload to go live in all stores. (For more information about
The Audio Quality in Stores Isn’t as Good as the Original I Uploaded. Why’s That?
Most stores & streaming services compress audio files to make them download faster. An unfortunate side-effect is that compressed audio may not sound as good as the
I Can’t Find My Music in Stores by Searching
If you searched by artist name or release title and still cannot find your music, it is likely that one of the following has occurred:
What’s the Difference Between Using Smith Music to Upload My Music to YouTube, Versus Uploading It to YouTube Directly?
When you upload your music using Smith Music, your music will appear in YouTube Music (YouTube’s streaming service) and on YouTube as Art Tracks. Art Tracks
Can Smith Music Distribute My Songs to TikTok?
Yes! Releases should go live and be searchable in the app within 1-3 weeks. Your music can earn money when it’s included in a video
Do You Support Spotify Canvas?
Spotify’s Canvas feature allows artists to further their listeners’ experience by creating their own looping visuals in the “Now Playing” view—the most viewed location in the Spotify