iTunes for Artists

David Andrew Wiebe
Music Business Training
4 min readSep 30, 2020

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iTunes for Artists

Looking for iTunes for Artists? Trying to figure out how it works?

You’re in the right place at the right time.

In this quick guide, we’ll look at what iTunes for Artists is, how to get your music on iTunes and Apple Music, who should use iTunes for Artists, as well as how you can use data to grow your music career.

Ready? Go!

What is iTunes for Artists?

iTunes for Artists is now Apple Music for Artists. Don’t worry — you also get access to your analytics concerning iTunes (i.e. music sales).

Apple Music for Artists is a powerful tool that gives you access to data concerning your music on Apple Music and iTunes.

From a bird’s eye view, the Apple Music for Artists dashboard gives you access to:

  • Your music’s performance (plays, average daily listeners, song purchases, and Shazams)
  • Milestones (e.g. When your song is added to a playlist or your song hits a certain number of plays)
  • Trends (e.g. which of your songs are getting Shazamed the most)
  • How your listeners are finding your music (e.g. which playlists)
  • Demographic information concerning your audience including where they are located

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David Andrew Wiebe
Music Business Training

Empowering independent artists to share their passion, build devoted fan bases, and turn creativity into income.