Skip to content
CD Baby logo
  • Podcast
  • Topics
    • Releasing Music
    • Music Promotion
    • Music Rights
    • Music Career Tips
    • News
  • CD Baby
    • Distribute your music
    • Sign Up
    • Login
    • Help Center
  • The DIY Musician Newsletter
    • Subscribe
  • Subscribe

Music Career Tips

Being a musician is more than just plugging in your instrument. Learn tips on how to advance your music career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch, how to brand yourself, and other ways to develop your music project into a business.

Music marketing 101
Music Career Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Music Marketing in 2025

Why Marketing Matters More Than Ever In today’s saturated market, independent musicians need a strong music marketing strategy to stand out from the crowd. But that requires more than clever … Continue reading →

July 2, 2025
Cover art best practices
Advertising

Cover Art Best Practices: What Musicians Need to Know

You might find an exception to the common saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” in album artwork. Your cover art serves as the powerful first impression for future … Continue reading →

June 25, 2025
Quick tips to improve your social media for musicians
Music Career Tips

Social Media Makeover: Improve Your Online Presence in a Day

Looking for some quick ways to spruce up your social media? These marketing tips for independent musicians will boost your engagement, grow your network, and improve your online presence immediately … Continue reading →

June 9, 2025
Avoid the void and find your fans
Music Career Tips

10 Ways to Avoid the Void and Find Your Fans

Over 20,000 tracks are uploaded to Spotify every day. But there are thousands more music listeners waiting to discover their next favorite artist. Here are 10 tips to find your … Continue reading →

June 4, 2025
Advertising

TikTok Spark Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Independent Artists

You already know TikTok is one of the biggest forces in music discovery today. But how do you cut through the noise and get your song in front of the … Continue reading →

May 13, 2025
Music Career Tips

How to Make the Most of Your Spotify Artist Profile

Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual stage all rolled into one. Every day, millions of fans … Continue reading →

May 6, 2025
Music Career Tips

Short Form Video: How to Show Off Your Chops on Social Media

It’s no secret that making short-form videos can be a powerful strategy for musicians. Countless artists have used them to grow their fanbase and get more ears on their music. … Continue reading →

April 30, 2025
A designed image featuring the text "Credits, Performed By, Written By, Produced By"
Music Career Tips

What Are Songwriter Credits and Why Are They Important?

When you’re releasing music, it’s easy to focus on the sound and skip over the business parts—like metadata. But those details matter a lot, especially when it comes to getting … Continue reading →

April 23, 2025
Advertising

Meta Ads 101: A Simple Guide to Promoting Your Music Online

Want to amplify your music’s reach, build a dedicated fan base, and sell out your next show? With organic reach becoming increasingly challenging, paid ads can be a game-changer for … Continue reading →

April 15, 2025
DIY Musician Podcast thumbnail
Music Career Tips

How To Organize Your Music Files (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind)

Ever felt the frustration of digging through a digital haystack just to find one tiny needle of a file? You’re not alone. A cluttered file system isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s … Continue reading →

March 27, 2025

Posts navigation

Older posts
CD Baby logo
  • Topics
    • Releasing Music
    • Music Promotion
    • Music Rights
    • Music Career Tips
    • News
cd baby logo
  • Musician Resources
    • Music Distribution
    • Free Musician Guides
    • DIY Musician Podcast
    • CD Baby Help Center
    • Bandzoogle: Websites for Musicians
    • Privacy Policy
Subscribe for Updates
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Follow CD Baby
Instagram icon YouTube icon Threads icon Facebook icon

© 2025 Copyright CD Baby | cdbaby.com