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Author: Chris Robley

email marketing for musicians
Music Promotion

15 Email Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make

Email marketing is direct, personal, and (relative to something like social advertising) affordable.  Plus, an email address is like someone’s online ID, so while fans might hop from social platform … Continue reading →

March 22, 2023
Advice from DIY Musicians
Music Promotion

“Top 5 Artists Tips” — A New Video Series Created by CD Baby Musicians

One of the most valuable resources at CD Baby is our musician community. There are so many talented artists doing innovative work without the benefit of a big label’s budget … Continue reading →

March 16, 2023
YouTube thumbnail image for Spotify’s Powerful New Tools to Grow Your Fanbase
Music Promotion

Spotify’s Powerful New Tools to Grow Your Fanbase

What are the new tools being introduced within Spotify for Artists? This week Spotify unveiled a bunch of features for musicians who want to reach new listeners and deepen the … Continue reading →

March 10, 2023
DIY Musician in Nashville 2023
News and Announcements

Announcing the DIY Musician VIP Experience in Nashville!

Take your music to the next level this May 18th – 20th in Nashville. For 2023, we’ve reimagined the DIY Musician Conference as an intimate VIP Experience in conjunction with … Continue reading →

March 7, 2023
Habits and mindsets musicians should leave behind
Music Career

5 Things Musicians Should Leave Behind in 2023

Are you holding your music back? I talk to a lot of artists at gigs, at conferences, and online. Many are hard-working, clear-eyed, and creative. But whenever I hear an … Continue reading →

March 6, 2023
Music Promotion

Top 5 Tips for Growing Your Audience on TikTok

How to Grow Your TikTok Following. Independent songwriter Sam Walwyn has more than 100k followers on TikTok. Want to know how he did it? Here are Sam’s top 5 tips … Continue reading →

February 27, 2023
How to get fans to care before your music is released
Music Promotion

10 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your New Music

Making fans care BEFORE your music arrives. Too much music is being released today for the launch itself to be special just because your music is available. Or as songwriter … Continue reading →

February 23, 2023
Livestreaming tips for artists
Musician Tips

Top 5 Tips for a Compelling Music Livestream

How to improve your music livestreams. Celebrated independent songwriter and pro live-streamer Emma McGann shares her top five tips for delivering an engaging livestream. Here’s how to grow your audience … Continue reading →

February 16, 2023
How musicians can use OpenAI's ChatGPT
Music Career

5 Ways Musicians Can Use ChatGPT

Need a digital assistant to help you run your music career? You already have one waiting in the cloud: OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Yes, ChatGPT is just one of the many A.I. … Continue reading →

February 13, 2023
Discord for musicians: How to promote your songs
Music Promotion

How to “Gamify” Your Music Promotion on Discord

Bring your listeners on a journey with a Discord Bot. Are you tired of making the same kinds of bonus content for fans? Want to send your listeners on an … Continue reading →

January 31, 2023

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