1st Edition

The Music Producer's Guide to Social Media Content The Science, Business, and Art of Building a Musical Career

By Sam McGuire Copyright 2025
376 Pages 129 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

376 Pages 129 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

376 Pages 129 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

The Music Producer's Guide to Social Media Content offers essential insights into the role of audio in content creation for social media platforms. It provides advice on succeeding in the music industry through the successful adoption of social media practices, and on creating high-quality content as a vehicle of career growth. Introducing both industry-standard tools, including DAWs,... Read more

1. Social Media Platforms  2. The Impact of Release Timing on Viewer Engagement on YouTube  3. Platform Workflows  4. Gain Staging 5. Audio Production Techniques  6. Immersive and Spatial Audio Options  7. Introduction to Live-Streaming  8. Reaching Audiences  9. Music Placements on Social Media

Biography

Sam McGuire is a long-time faculty member at the University of Colorado Denver. He specializes in audio production and social media, and has extensive experience in both academia and the industry. McGuire's contributions include numerous publications and innovative projects in the music industry.