Building Connections and Monetizing Music

Danny Garcia is the founder and CEO of SongTools, an all-in-one music marketing platform designed to help independent artists grow their fanbases with automated, data-driven campaigns. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Music, Danny has played a pivotal role in democratizing access to effective promotion tools, helping over 1.5 million songs get discovered globally. With a background in artist management, a degree from NYU, and prior ventures like Playlister Club and SpotLister, Danny is a leading voice at the intersection of music, technology, and creator empowerment.

In this episode, Danny reveals how indie artists can leverage automation, AI, and data to build sustainable careers in today’s music industry.

Key Takeaways:

• How to create an effective artist funnel that builds community and drives long-term growth.
• The role of AI and automation in making music promotion more affordable and scalable.
• New monetization opportunities—from live shows to digital assets like NFTs—that every artist should explore.

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→ Learn more about Danny’s work at SongTools.

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