It’s a ridiculous question, I know — and of course the answer is no! You can probably think of a dozen artists right now off the top of your head … Continue reading
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.
Do you have the right mindset for co-writing songs?
Two Pens Can Be Better Than One: co-writing songs for artistic and commercial success There’s sometimes a stigma associated with co-writing, as if there’s a purity to the “solitary creator” … Continue reading
You don’t need an EPK if you create a comprehensive press page on your website
Build a press page with everything the media needs A friend of mine emailed me a couple weeks ago asking if I had recommendations regarding EPKs (electronic press kits). He’d … Continue reading
Improve your live sound with these 6 tips
[This article was written by guest contributor Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Inc.] Have you ever been to a concert where you could hear the singer loudly, but somehow still … Continue reading
15 ways on how to make it in the music industry
NOTE: The CD Baby Pro Publishing service was discontinued as of August 8th, 2023. Any paid release which was signed up for CD Baby Pro Publishing prior to August 8th, … Continue reading
5 ways for musicians to make money without leaving home
[This article was written by Jennifer Newman Sharpe, entertainment attorney and COO & Co-Founder of Sparkplug, the sharing economy marketplace where musicians rent their instruments, gear, and space to and from other musicians.] … Continue reading
Notes from an Independent Record Producer, Part 5: Knowing When to Stop
[This article is written by guest contributor and music producer Jamie Hill.] Okay, quick show of hands. Do any of the following describe you? * You’ve been working on your … Continue reading
How to double your merch sales overnight
Last month I played a seven-night residency in Portland, Oregon. It was a blast. A marathon. Exhausting. Exhilarating. Each night I had a different featured guest play their own music … Continue reading
Recording, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music — all from an iPad
For almost a decade, Ben Braden has been busy with his band The Lower 48. When it came time to take a little space, he wanted to come up with … Continue reading
What you need to know about hiring players for your next session or gig
A lesson in etiquette for artists who plan to hire musicians for a live show or recording Are you thinking about enlisting the help of other musicians to record your … Continue reading