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Author: Chris Robley

Get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube
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How to get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube

When you claim your Official Artist Channel on YouTube, you’re taking control of your presence and music on the biggest streaming platform in the world. Continue reading →

February 19, 2021
Spotify Canvas: Short looped videos on Spotify
Music Promotion

How to Use Spotify Canvas for Cool Video Features

Spotify Canvas allows you to upload short looping videos for each of your songs on Spotify. Learn how to make the most of this visual branding tool. Continue reading →

February 5, 2021
Music Promotion

“How I got hundreds of Spotify streams & email addresses for less than $50”

Building your Spotify audience on an indie budget. When independent musician Anne Reburn released her cover version of Kermit the Frog’s “Rainbow Connection,” she wanted to use it as a chance … Continue reading →

December 1, 2020
Instagram Reels can feature your music
Releasing Music

How to get your music on Instagram Reels

Want people to use your songs in their Instagram Reels? Instagram has a short-form video feature similar to TikTok called Instagram Reels, which lives right there within the existing Instagram … Continue reading →

November 16, 2020
Creating Instagram Reels with your music
Musician Tips

How to make an Instagram Reel with your music

Want to create an Instagram Reel using your own music? Instagram has launched its answer to TikTok: Instagram Reels. Your fans can now create up to 30-second “Reels” that are cut … Continue reading →

November 16, 2020
Add your voice to CD Baby's musician resources
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Want to contribute to the DIY Musician Blog?

How to become a regular contributor to CD Baby’s educational resources. No two music careers look the same. There’s no single way to create or promote music. In fact, how … Continue reading →

October 5, 2020
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Promoting your live stream events on Spotify

Spotify adds a new functionality to help you support your virtual concerts. You can now list your “virtual events” on Spotify. You can also pin them to the top of … Continue reading →

September 15, 2020
Online advertising for your music
Music Promotion

A Musician’s Guide to Online Advertising

How to build an audience for your music with online advertising There’s one thing that every artist wants: FANS! Loyal listeners don’t invent themselves though. They have to be found, … Continue reading →

September 2, 2020
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Turn your Spotify track or YouTube video into an interactive ad that reaches real music fans online

Want to get your song or video in front of the right new listeners? We do too. That’s why we’re really excited to announce the launch of a new Interactive … Continue reading →

August 12, 2020
Amazon Music for Artists: How to get verified quickly
Releasing Music

How to get verified on Amazon Music for Artists

Claiming your artist profile on Amazon Music’s analytics app Join us on 1/13/21 at 1 p.m. PST for our Insider Series on how the Amazon Music business is evolving. This … Continue reading →

August 6, 2020

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