Last call on $99 tickets for CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference this summer! Friday, June 8th is the last day tickets to our DIY Musician Conference in Nashville (August 24-26) … Continue reading
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“How I increased my Spotify audience by 33% in one week with Show.co”
Building a Spotify following with smart online marketing tools. Living in a remote area makes online marketing even more essential. This article was written by Alaska-based songwriter Emily Anderson. I’m … Continue reading
How being in a band changes your life
The weird and wonderful realities of a life in music. This article is not about how being a member of a band somehow elevates you to a god-like status, nor … Continue reading
5 tips for delivering a “press-worthy” stage performance
[This article was written by guest contributor, bandleader, and producer Tony Ozier.] To deliver your best stage performance, you need to: Prepare The first item of business is actually preparing … Continue reading
A Letter to a Young Marketer
How to formulate an effective music marketing strategy. [This post was written by songwriter Gavin Castleton, and it originally appeared on his blog.] Hi Jordanna, So you’ve got a new … Continue reading
7 Ways Musicians Can Build a Social Media Foundation
Social media has made self-promotion for indie artists easy. The main problem is that there are so many different platforms, it’s difficult to know where to start. You don’t have … Continue reading
Increase your Pandora plays with the Artist Audio Message (AAM) tool
How can artists rise above the chatter and increase their streams on Pandora? Just ask. [This article was written by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at Pandora. It originally appeared … Continue reading
The 3 things you need in order to seize upon a music opportunity
Artists, are you ready for what comes your way? [This article was written by indie hip-hop artist Gospel Lee.] A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to have … Continue reading
6 interesting ways new musicians can make a name for themselves
Being a good musician isn’t an easy thing to achieve. It takes a lot of hard work, practice and patience. Even if you reach the level of a “professional musician,” it … Continue reading
5 Must Haves For Your Home Recording Studio
This article was updated on October 1, 2026 Building a home recording studio can quickly turn into an endless search for gear. Before comparing microphones or filling a shopping cart, … Continue reading