Companion How-To Flight Manuals

Set up a high-margin, zero-inventory print-on-demand merchandise engine using Printify so you never have to buy boxes of inventory upfront.

Use Google Gemini or the in-app AI Studio to generate high-concept streetwear and gothic band graphics, isolate them onto a transparent alpha channel, and export 300 DPI PNGs.

Connect Shopify Starter ($5/month) directly to Printify for custom domains, automated one-click Shop Pay checkout, and Meta CAPI ad conversion tracking.

Eliminate messy commingling of personal and band money by opening a dedicated business banking account with 4 distinct sub-checking accounts for automated tax, merch, and profit allocation.

Upload master audio to Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music 3-4 weeks in advance, preserve ISRC play counts for Waterfall releases, and automate collaborator splits with SplitPay.

Set up the essential 3-piece home recording rig (condenser mic, audio interface, and reference headphones) to produce radio-ready vocals without commercial studio hourly fees.

Generate captivating, high-concept single cover art that matches your song lore, scaled to 3000x3000px at 300 DPI, with 100% DSP compliance.

Create vertical 9:16 video loops (3-8 seconds) for your Spotify release to boost track sharing and profile visits.

Draft and execute a legally binding 1-page agreement dividing Master Recording and Composition shares with co-writers in the room.

Submit a high-converting 500-character editorial pitch focusing on soundalikes, instrumentation/BPM, and marketing momentum.

Release a cascade of multi-track singles reusing previous ISRC codes so stream counts compound and lead singles accumulate 100k+ plays before the album drops.

Register as a Songwriter with ASCAP or BMI, receive your 9-digit IPI number, and register all your works to collect global public performance royalties.

Register with The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) to collect 100% of interactive digital mechanical royalties statutory mandated by the Music Modernization Act.

Register with SoundExchange as both Master Rights Owner and Featured Artist to collect digital performance royalties from SiriusXM and internet radio.

Format ID3 broadcast tags in MP3Tag/Disco.ac with BPM, key, clearance warranties, PRO IPI numbers, and instrumental download links for music supervisors.

Use the 30-Mile AI Venue Radar in Tour OS 3.0 to identify profitable stages in secondary markets and launch customized 1-click booking pitches into Gmail.

Build a free Laylo Drop Page to capture fan phone numbers via 1-click Spotify Pre-Saves, and send instant SMS drop broadcasts on release day.

Connect Hypeddit smartlinks with Meta Conversion API (CAPI) to train Meta algorithms on real Spotify listeners rather than accidental clickers.

Package your e-commerce and EPK setup skills into a $500 turnkey service for other indie artists, double-dipping on service fees and affiliate commissions.

Audit historical unclaimed royalties across 5 portals, reconcile annual statements, calculate Net Publisher's Share (NPS), and value your catalog at 10x-15x multiples.

Set up an owned fan SMS & email funnel using Laylo and Meta CAPI to generate high-urgency launch surges for singles, merch, and ticket presales.

Format broadcast-standard cue metadata, export 4-piece stem packages, and execute the 4-sentence supervisor pitch to secure $5,000-$50,000 sync placements.

Calculate your CPM audience media value and pitch corporate sponsors (gear brands, microbreweries, local businesses) to fund tours and studio gear.

Organize your master WAVs, TV mixes, instrumentals, acapellas, and split sheets in Google Drive (15GB Free) with public streaming permissions for instant music supervisor and sync partner access.

Execute a mandatory 5-point quality and legal audit before sending any cold email or pitch. Ensure 100% One-Stop legal clearance, proper stems, streaming links, and commercial readiness.