What many new artist don’t know about releasing music. I have a neighbor who’s a clever and hilarious songwriter. Though he plays local gigs, he has a career outside music … Continue reading
Author: Chris Robley
CD Baby Vs. DistroKid: The Real Cost Comparison
DistroKid says they’ll only charge you $20 per year to release as much music as you want. But is that REALLY true? HELLLLLL NO! Music distribution through DistroKid costs a LOT more than you think. Let’s break it down… Continue reading
Power Up Your Music Videos!
Make your music videos go further, with less stress & lower costs. If you think you need to spend thousands of dollars shooting a professional looking music video just to … Continue reading
RECAP: The DIY Musician Conference 2022!
An unforgettable weekend of music strategy, inspiration, and community. It’s difficult to encapsulate the whole spirit of 2022’s DIY Musician Conference, but I’ll try anyway: Three days of music mentorship … Continue reading
The 8 Issues You’ll Deal with on Tour
Touring and playing live can be amazing. On great nights, when everything is going right, you get to feel the buzz of performing your songs in front of an audience … Continue reading
You Can Now Boost Instagram Reels
How to quickly run Instagram Reels as ads. Meta is really pushing short-form video these days. And the latest proof is a new BOOST button on Instagram Reels. This gives … Continue reading
The 2022 DIY Musician Conference Schedule Revealed!
We’ve put the finishing touches on three action-packed days of music workshops, seminars, mentorship, networking, and showcases — all happening August 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Check out everything you’ll learn, … Continue reading
Why Your Music Goals Aren’t Enough
An obscure artist and a megastar may’ve had the same exact goal: To reach millions with their music. What separated the two? Their habits. One musician built a system where … Continue reading
How to Describe Your Music
Crafting your music’s elevator pitch. Before people hear your music, they often need to be convinced to listen. Maybe they get a recommendation from a friend, or see a cool … Continue reading
How to Mic Acoustic Guitar
Capture better acoustic guitar sounds. It can be tough to mic acoustic guitars when you’re recording. Every instrument is unique, every player is different, and not everyone agrees on how … Continue reading