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Music Marketing: A DIY Guide
Music Promotion

The Music Marketing Guide for Indie Musicians

If you’re like a lot of musicians, music marketing is that scary thing you’re supposed to do once you’ve finished making the music. And yet it’s essential for building your audience. This guide will help you successfully market your music to the right fans, with a small budget. Continue reading →

July 7, 2021
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 →

March 17, 2021
Band photo shoot best-practices
Music Promotion

Musician Photo Shoot Tips from a Pro Photographer

This article was updated Friday, September 18, 2026. How to prepare for a musician photoshoot A journalist asks for a press photo. A venue needs an image for your show … Continue reading →

January 20, 2021
Get the only app for the DIY musician community
News and Announcements

CD Baby continues services during COVID-19 Pandemic

A letter from CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux: Dear musicians, Since we operate a mostly digital business, CD Baby’s team is capable of delivering the same level of service and … Continue reading →

March 18, 2020
Exciting things ahead at CD Baby
News and Announcements

The music business is evolving and we’re evolving with it

CD Baby is doubling down on the tools that matter most for today’s musicians. 2020 is already off to an exciting start! CD Baby recently announced we’re delivering your music … Continue reading →

February 12, 2020
Header image for What is a single? DIY blog article
Releasing Music

What is a single?

The single is the oldest format in recorded music. We review its history from analog to digital and how it has changed (and stayed the same) through the years. Continue reading →

January 13, 2020
Where is music headed in 2020?
News and Announcements

Music Trends 2020: Where is the industry headed?

Everyone has shared their 2019 Spotify Wrapped, we rang in the new year, and now we’re at the start of a whole new decade. Artists are scratching their heads wondering … Continue reading →

January 7, 2020
Banner image for DIY Musiciam Blog Latin Grammy recap
News and Announcements

CD Baby celebrates artists at the Latin Grammys

CD Baby artists make a huge showing at the Latin Grammys. Last year, CD Baby celebrated 20 years of helping independent musicians achieve their dreams. This November, another venerable institution … Continue reading →

December 12, 2019
Sync Licensing: How to get your songs placed
Music Career Tips

How to be wildly successful at licensing your songs to TV, film, and ads

The 3 things you can do right now to increase your chances of getting your music licensed for sync. [This article was written by Cathy Heller, a singer/songwriter who has … Continue reading →

October 1, 2019
How to run audio ads on Spotify and iHeart Radio
News and Announcements

CD Baby just changed the way you market your music

Now you can easily target music fans on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more — all from one ad platform. CD Baby is always trying to find new, effective ways that … Continue reading →

March 13, 2019

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