Membership Tiers on Sleeve

Understanding Membership Tiers on Sleeve

Membership tiers allow you to offer different access levels to your fans, helping you build a sustainable and rewarding relationship with your audience. Whether you're sharing early releases, exclusive content, or behind-the-scenes moments, your biggest fans want to support you—they need a way to do it.

With Sleeve, you control how you connect with your fans:

  • Public Posts – Available to everyone, including non-followers.
  • Follower Tier (Free) – Fans can follow your profile and interact with your public posts and Notes.
  • Paid Membership Tiers – Offer deeper exclusives to your most dedicated supporters.

A dedicated group of paying members means less time chasing attention and more time making music.

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How to Think About Your Tiers

A strong membership structure should provide value while keeping things simple. Here are key things to consider when setting up your tiers:

  • Start with a Free Option – Followers (your free tier) can see your public posts and stay connected, but they won’t have access to exclusive content.
  • Set Clear Expectations – Let your fans know what they’re supporting and what they’ll get in return. Transparency helps avoid misunderstandings and keeps fans engaged.
  • Keep It Simple – Each tier should have a clear, distinct value. Avoid too much overlap.
  • Think About Sustainability – Price your tiers fairly for you and your fans.
  • Engage & Reward – Fans supporting you financially want a closer connection to your creative process.

Default Tiers on Sleeve

Sleeve provides three standard tiers to help you get started. You can customize or create new ones as needed.

  1. Public (Free for Everyone)
    • Posts marked as public are visible to everyone, including non-followers.
  2. Follower Tier (Free)
    • Fans can follow your profile to see free-tier content.
    • They can interact with Notes and comment on your public posts.
  3. Backstage Pass (Suggested: $5/month)
    • Early access to new music and demos.
    • Exclusive posts, behind-the-scenes content, or creative insights.
    • An easy entry point for casual listeners to support you directly.
  4. All Access (Suggested: $10+/month)
    • Everything in Backstage Pass, plus:
    • VIP exclusives – Private Q&As, live streams, or in-depth creative insights.
    • Higher-level perks – Priority access to merch, special releases, or deeper engagement.

You can rename these, adjust pricing, or create your tiers based on what makes sense for you and your fans.

How to Update Your Tiers

Updating your tiers is simple:

  1. Go to Your Artist Dashboard – Navigate to Manage Membership.
  2. Edit Existing Tiers – Change names, pricing, and perks.
  3. Add New Tiers – Create a membership level tailored to your fans.
  4. Save & Publish – Once you’re happy with your setup, save your changes.

What to Offer in Your Tiers?

Wondering what to include? Here are some ideas:

  • Early access to music – Let fans hear new tracks before anyone else.
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content – Demos, songwriting sessions, handwritten lyrics, creative inspirations.
  • Live streams & Q&As – Private chats, intimate live hangouts, or exclusive listening sessions.
  • Merch & Discounts – Give early access to new merch drops or special discounts.
  • Community Perks – Private spaces for discussions, polls, feedback, and direct engagement.

Final Thoughts

Your membership tiers should reflect your music and your fans. Whether giving them an exclusive first listen or building an engaged community, your tiers lay the foundation for deeper artist-fan connections.

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