Social Media

Being an independent artist takes a village! Here are some of the best ways you can support my music:

1. Interact with me on social media

Every time someone comments on my posts or gives them a "like," the social media algorithms show my posts to more people. So every time you interact with me, it's not only fun, but it also helps expand my audience. And, several of my fans have written to me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to let me know that they discovered me online when a friend shared my music! So thanks for hanging out with me and spreading the word!

Follow me on: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

 

2. Stream or purchase my music

Did you know my music is available on many of the most popular streaming platforms like Spotify, apple Music, and Deezer? So add me to your playlists! If you do, make sure to send me a screen shot so that I can do a little dance of joy. 

Would you rather OWN the music? You can purchase my songs from Bandcamp and instantly download your favorite Stephanie tracks! Or you can purchase a physical CD there if that's more your style. 

https://stephanieforryan.bandcamp.com/

 

3. One-time donation

If you'd like to make a one-time financial contribution to help the music grow, simply visit my Paypal site and enter the amount you'd like to donate.

Every little bit helps; I save all my donations and then use them to help buffer the costs (and risks) of being an independent artist. For example: in 2019 I had the opportunity to play for new audiences in Ohio and Pennsylvania - and donations from people like you helped cover my travel costs. And during the coronavirus pandemic, donations have helped me and my music stay alive! So thank you!

https://www.paypal.me/stephanieforryan

 

4. Support the whole creative process

The days and weeks it takes to produce my songs and videos are always an unpaid initial investment on my part. And expenses during that creative process - like guitar strings, equipment maintenance, and production & marketing costs - can add up quickly.

So I use the crowdfunding site Patreon to help buffer these running costs. My patrons there give me regular micro-donations whenever I publish a video with original music on social media. Even just a dollar a month helps - in fact, my Patrons are currently helping me to fund this website! So thank you to all my Lovely Patrons!

https://www.patreon.com/stephanieforryan

 

5. Book a show!

I think my fans are the BEST. Not only are they kind and encouraging, but they're also super supportive! Fans like YOU have helped me perform my music at venues in Canada, England, the US, Germany, and Denmark! How? They went to their favorite local venues and kept talking about me until the management decided to book me. Other fans turned their home into the venue by inviting me to play a house concert so they could share a special musical experience with all their friends and colleagues! So THANK YOU to all my honorary booking agents! It has been so much fun meeting all of you!