We’re entering the world of electronic publishing, offering independent authors the industry’s only 100% royalty program. There’s a new addition to the CD Baby family: BookBaby! BookBaby throws open the … Continue reading
Author: adamr
Embrace Your Creative Messiness. Don't Edit! (right away)
OK. Today is the day of creativity-themed videos! If you’re pressed for time, skip to 3:42. If not, watch it all.
The Science of Creativity
Jazz improvisation, hip hop freestyling, the brain, and you.
Mixing: Don't Compromise – Instead, Give Up Control
Art-by-committee isn’t always the best approach. Creativity isn’t always a group process. And democracy can sometimes kill the best ideas. Picture this: a dark room dimly warmed by the glow … Continue reading
Keep Your Old Songs from Going Stale
Only YOU are sick of your songs. Here’s a simple suggestion: Determine what your most popular songs are and play them at every show. 1) If you’re wildly famous, your … Continue reading
TrueDIY Video Series
Adam Ritchie: Crash Course in SEO & Licensing from Indie Ambassador on Vimeo. IndieAmbassador.com has produced a nice series of videos that delve into various areas of the music industry. … Continue reading
Building a Band from the Ground Up
When Sting documented the struggles of “forming a new band” in his Bring on the Night film, it wasn’t exactly a rags-to-riches story or the tale of a group’s rise … Continue reading
6 Simple Ways to Give Back to Your Fans
This post was originally published by Chris Bracco on his music industry blog, Tight Mix. Chris is currently the digital marketing coordinator for a boutique management and publishing house in … Continue reading
How to Legally Sell Downloads of Cover Songs
Firstly, let us say that if you are planning to sell a cover song, CD Baby has partnered with Loudr to provide the quickest and most convenient way to secure … Continue reading
Ready. Aim. Fire! (setting and achieving your musical goals)
Now that the Holidays are behind us, it is time to turn your mind to new year’s resolutions! And if you’re focusing on writing the next exciting chapter of your … Continue reading