DIY Musician | Tips For Independent Musicians

5 Reasons Why NFTs Don’t Matter (YET) for Indie Musicians

What are NFTs? Will they save the music industry, or is it all just hype? And how do you create and sell NFTs as an independent musician? Let’s dive in. Continue reading →

Music Copyright Guide For Indie Musicians

Music Copyright 101: How to copyright your music and compositions as an artist, songwriter, or producer As an independent musician, you own your songs and recordings. It’s YOUR intellectual property. … Continue reading →

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Music Rights

The CASE Act is Leveling the Playing Field for All Creators

Understanding the CASE Act Last summer, a major artist sampled one of our artist’s songs, even after the artist rejected the original sample request. The major artist sampled the song … Continue reading →

Music Promotion

How to Create Stunning Instagram Filters to Promote Your Music

Did you know you can harness the power of Instagram filters to promote your music? Yes, the same silly feature people use to change their faces into mice and pineapples … Continue reading →

Registering the copyright to your music is now easier than ever

Music Rights

The Easiest Way to Register Your Music Copyright

Establishing your ownership and registering with the U.S. Copyright Office are the only real steps you can take to protect yourself (and when things go wrong, it could pay off … Continue reading →

News and Announcements

Congrats to the 3 CD Baby Artists Who Won 2021 Grammys Awards!

The 2021 Grammy Awards saw twenty-nine current and former CD Baby artists nominated across almost as many categories. In the virtual ceremony held on March 14, three of those artists … Continue reading →

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