Get heard.
Get paid.
Build a real fanbase.
Learn how to promote your music with the exact music marketing system that took one independent artist to 250 million Spotify streams, 100,000+ YouTube subscribers and a full-time living from his music.
Don't take advice from someone who hasn't done it
Chris "Manafest" Greenwood built his music career as an independent artist, then turned what worked into the music marketing courses, books and coaching at Smart Music Business.
250 Million Streams
Awarded by Spotify for more than 250,000,000 streams across the Manafest catalogue.
Silver Play Button
Presented by YouTube for passing 100,000 subscribers on the Manafest channel.
Two Comma Club
Awarded on stage at Funnel Hacking Live for earning over $1,000,000 selling online.
Turn your Spotify playlist into a cash machine
Playlist Profits is the ebook and 3-hour audio book that shows independent artists how to build a Spotify playlist that promotes their music 24/7, triggers Spotify's algorithm and pays them as a playlist curator.
- Get more Spotify streams and monthly listeners
- Trigger Discover Weekly, Release Radar & Radio
- Step-by-step Meta ads for music training
The 3 ad templates behind tens of thousands of streams
Skip the guesswork. These are the same three Spotify ad templates (Meta ads for Spotify) I used to drive real listeners and Spotify streams to my music.
- 3 proven Spotify ad templates
- Ready-to-use ad scripts
- Step-by-step training to launch them
Music marketing books for independent artists
Practical, no-fluff guides on Spotify promotion, YouTube, Instagram, the music business and releasing music.
Get the Song Launch Bundle
The Song Launch Checklist plus music marketing ebooks and training to get thousands of streams on day 1 of your next release.
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Courses for every stage of your music career
Spotify promotion, Meta ads for music, YouTube and Instagram growth, plus 1-on-1 coaching when you want a plan built for you.
Music business & music marketing, taught by an independent artist
Smart Music Business helps independent artists turn their music into a career. It was founded by recording artist Chris "Manafest" Greenwood and Melanie Greenwood. Chris has earned 250 million+ Spotify streams, a YouTube Silver Play Button and a ClickFunnels Two Comma Club award, all without a major record label.
We teach music promotion and music marketing that works right now: Spotify promotion and Spotify playlist marketing, Meta ads for music, YouTube and Instagram growth, release strategy, and the music business skills you need to get paid. If you're looking for how to promote your music, how to grow on Spotify or how to build a fanbase, start with our free YouTube playbook, our books, or our music marketing courses.
Music promotion questions, answered
How do I promote my music as an independent artist?
Focus on one platform where your fans already are, release music consistently, and use paid ads to put your songs in front of the right listeners. Smart Music Business teaches this step by step through Spotify promotion, Meta ads for music, and YouTube and Instagram growth.
How do I get more streams on Spotify?
Build and promote your own Spotify playlist, run targeted ads to your songs, and plan every release so you get streams on day one. Those saves and repeat listens trigger Spotify's algorithm and algorithmic playlists like Discover Weekly and Release Radar. Start with the Playlist Profits book and the Song Launch Checklist.
Do Facebook and Instagram ads work for music promotion?
Yes. Chris "Manafest" Greenwood used Meta ads to sell over $200,000 of his own music as an independent artist. The Facebook Ad Templates and Facebook Accelerator show you exactly how.
How do independent artists make money from music?
Streaming royalties, direct-to-fan sales of music and merch, online courses and products, playlist curation, sync licensing and live shows. The more of your own audience you own, through playlists, email and social media, the more of those income streams you can use.
Who is Manafest?
Manafest (Chris Greenwood) is an independent recording artist with 250 million+ Spotify streams and 100,000+ YouTube subscribers. He founded Smart Music Business to teach other artists the music marketing system he used.
Can I get 1-on-1 help with my music marketing?
Yes. Book a 1-on-1 coaching call to review your music, your Spotify for Artists numbers and your promotion, and leave with a step-by-step growth plan.
The people behind Smart Music Business
Chris Greenwood
Founder, Head Artist Coach
Melanie Greenwood
Co-Founder, Art DirectorSerious, not curious?
If you're ready to grow your music career and willing to invest in promotion, send a link to your Spotify profile and we'll take a look.
Send us your Spotify link[email protected]