I’m quitting Instagram (but here’s what’s next!)


Hey Reader,

I wanted to send you a quick (but important) update about what’s changing with PLV Music - both on YouTube and in this newsletter.

Over the past year, I’ve had hundreds of convos with music creators like you… and one thing is clear:

Most of you don’t just want to make music - you want to make a living from it.

So, I’ve decided to go all in on helping you achieve exactly that.


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Here’s what’s changing:

  1. Instagram – I’m quitting posting on the feed. From now on, I’ll only use stories + DMs to connect with you directly and show you the behind the scenes.
  2. YouTube – I’m doubling down:
    → Better quality videos
    → Weekly livestreams for both music production feedback + music business/social media audits
    → More updates and polls to connect with you in the community tab
    → Weekly Shorts for quick wins + inspiration
  3. Videos - The actual content? It’s shifting too.

    No more music production tutorials, I’m focusing on music business and fanbase/social media growth — especially for all aspiring music artists, producers, and DJs/engineers who want to go full-time.

    Why? Because this is where I can make a real difference and what I excel at.

I’ll still be documenting my own music journey, but through a business-focused lens. Here are some of the upcoming videos you’ll see:

  • I Built a $7K/Month Music Business Without a Degree
  • Watch Me Get Paid to Make a Sample Pack for a Top Music Brand
  • I Tried Selling My Beats With ZERO Experience
  • Getting Hired for Music Services (In Real Time!)
  • Contacting & Signing 3 Label Releases in 1 Week
  • Monk Mode for Music Artists – Worth It?
  • Trying Paid Ads to Grow on Spotify for the First Time

Now you have a choice to make!

→ If this direction doesn’t interest you anymore, it’s 100% okay to unsubscribe — no hard feelings 💙

→ But if you're excited to grow your music income, fanbase and brand in 2025, I’ve got so much in store for you!!

Let me know where you’re at with a quick click ⬇️

(If you choose the 3rd option, I will remove you from the newsletter in the next few days - so choose wisely!)

Regardless of what you choose, thanks for being here! 🙏


VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Fix Your Financial Thermostat

Did you know that there's a little toggle inside of you that determines how much money you'll earn?

If yours is too low, it keeps you from earning more.

It it's too high, you'll self sabotage to stay at a comfortable level.

This video does a great job at explaining how it works but most importantly - how to fix it so you can earn more money than you think.

Watch the video below ⬇️

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MUSIC DISCOVERY

Split Fiction (Original Soundtrack)

A month ago, a friend gave us the new co-op game 'Split Fiction'.

Split Fiction is a unique action-adventure game that keeps you on the edge of your couch!! One minute you’re taming adorable dragons and the next you’re fighting as cyber ninjas, escaping terrifying trolls, or dodging hover cars thrown by a robotic parking attendant 😅 So fun!

As soon as we started it, me and my fiancé were impressed 😱 I'm not kidding, this is by far the BEST co-op game eveeeeeeerrrrr!!!

But finished it real fast so I wanted to find more about it...

This is where I encountered the original soundtrack - which is even better - so I thought I'd share it with you:

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Split Fiction (Original Soun...
Split Fiction Main Theme • J...
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UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS

Feedback Session - May 28th, 11am PST

Regular weekly live stream on my YouTube Channel where I listen to your tracks and give you feedback to get better! :)

(NEW) Channel & Music Offer Reviews - May 31st, 8am PST

In this brand new live stream, I will personally go over your videos, social media and/or music offers, portfolios to show you how you can grow your fanbase and land more music clients/customers.

If you’d like to submit your channel/website to the review, fill out the form here.

That's it for me today!

Talk soon 💜

- Aurelie (PLV Music)


At PLV Music, our primary mission is to help music artists take control of their income by monetizing their music skills and knowledge online using organic social media content. These emails are designed to provide actionable advice, insights, and updates to support your journey, or to share resources and offers that can help you achieve your goals. If you have any questions or need assistance, simply reply to any email you receive from this address, and either I or a member of my team will respond promptly. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for every visitor to our website. Your trust is essential to us, and we take great care in how your personal information is collected and used. To support this, we’ve developed a Privacy Policy to outline how we manage the collection, use, and disclosure of information received through our platform. PLV Music is operated by Aurelie Couble through https://musicbyplv.com/. By using https://musicbyplv.com/, or by agreeing to receive communications from us via opt-in forms, checkboxes, or email confirmations, you accept our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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