Music has always been with us, shoulder to shoulder. We’ve enjoyed the brightest moments and made it through the darkest times together. Music can unite nations, bring peace, and inspire desperate and hopeless people. That’s why music doesn’t leave us in these modern times. With the development of live streaming technologies, musicians now have an opportunity to share their art with people all over the world. Isn’t it somewhat magical?

In this article, we are talking about one specific focus: live music streaming. We will cover the more basic stuff for the beginners, as well as discuss some serious and challenging topics like how to monetize the live stream and what platform to choose. If you want to learn how to share your live music with the world or make your live stream more exciting and attractive to new audiences, we will gladly help you out. Stay tuned.

Setup for streaming live music

The very first question that pops in your mind is probably about streaming equipment. But, even if you are new to live streaming in general, the answer shouldn’t perplex you. All you need is your PC, preferably a webcam, your music production equipment, and a streaming app (like OBS Studio, for instance). That’s the bare minimum, assuming you have a stable internet connection.

Now, let’s talk more about your options here. The better the PC you have, the smoother your live stream can be. Live streaming does require lots of resources from your machine. However, the operating system is pretty much irrelevant. It can be Mac, Windows, or even Linux. In some cases, though, a simple smartphone can do the job.

As for a webcam, you want to make sure the picture quality is good enough for you. Pro live streamers tend to invest in more expensive professional cameras. However, every musician understands that sound always comes first, doesn’t it? Therefore, you may focus on having a good microphone to channel that beautiful voice of yours — or perhaps the majestic sound of your guitars.

The next step on the menu is the music production equipment. Well, you probably know what you need better than anybody else does. Some top stars live stream right from their luxury studios, whereas other musicians simply do it with an acoustic guitar and nothing else. It’s totally up to you to decide where to stand on this scale.