Singer-songwriter Eli Lev describes himself as dedicated to making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Social justice is often an underlying theme.

In these troubled times, live streaming almost daily to reach as broad an audience as possible only made sense.  Here are 5 things that Eli Lev has learned about live streaming. 

1) Connecting with the audience personally during the stream is just as important as singing the right notes of a song.

2) Trying different platforms at different times and days of the week can let you know when most of your audience is online and more likely to tune in.

3) Getting a USB mic like a Blue Yeti, or a microphone connector for your mobile like iRig is huge, makes you sound a lot better and up-levels your stream.

4) A free streaming software like OBS is great for livestreams on YouTube and Facebook as it gives you extra control of video, audio, and overlays.

5) Livestreams are hand-down the best way to connect with your fans besides live shows!

Follow Eli Lev on Bandsintown to learn about future live streams and concerts.

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