Accessibility in Music Production and Distribution
How do I Make My Music Accessible to People With Disabilities?
Accessibility isn’t just ethical—it expands your audience and strengthens your community. Making your music accessible to people with disabilities is increasingly important and increasingly expected by audiences.
Provide Captions and Transcripts
Caption all video content. Provide transcripts for podcasts and interviews. For deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, captions are essential. Transcripts also help with SEO and searchability. These require effort but dramatically expand accessibility.
Alternate Audio Descriptions
For music videos, provide audio descriptions for visually impaired audiences. Describe key visual moments. This requires minimal additional effort but dramatically expands accessibility. Music itself is accessible, but visual presentation isn’t. Address that gap.
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