Explore the highlights of 2023 on our DIY Musician Blog. As we wrap up the year, count on DIY Musician to guide you through the highlights and get you ready for what’s next! 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.
Unlock Creative Connections with TIDAL Collabs
TIDAL Collabs is your ticket to finding the perfect musical partners, expanding your reach, and unlocking your artistic potential. Don’t miss out on this game-changing tool – give it a whirl and let your creativity shine! Continue reading
Latin GRAMMYs 2023: 8 CD Baby Artists Shine with Nominations Across 7 Categories
8 CD Baby Artists Nominated for the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs The complete list of the 2023 Latin GRAMMY’s nominees was unveiled on September 19th. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, the … Continue reading
Unlocking the Brazilian Music Market: A Guide for Indie Artists
If you’re an independent artist looking to expand your reach and tap into a vibrant music scene, Brazil should be at the top of your list. This culturally rich country boasts … Continue reading
Strategies for Carving Out Moments to Create & Promote Your Music
We explore practical tips to help you manage your time effectively and make the most of your creative journey. Continue reading
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining)
Vocal techniques to help you sing high notes without cracking or strain. [Workshop your singing with Matt in-person at the DIY Musician Conference, this August 26-28 in Austin — or watch … Continue reading
Musicians – Don’t be THIS person
From sympathy seekers to entitled divas and everything in between, we’ll learn why it’s essential to keep our egos in check, be kind to fellow artists, and embrace a little thing called humility. Continue reading
What New Musicians Can Learn from the Breakout Success of Peso Pluma
In the music and career of Mexican artist Peso Pluma, “old & new walk hand-in-hand.” That’s how Erika Parr (CD Baby’s International Content Marketing Manager) describes it in the THE … Continue reading
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Making Music
Dive deep into the music career lessons we have learned along the way, and the things we wished we knew when we started. Continue reading
Why Musicians Quit (and How to Avoid It)
5 reasons why artists stop making music: Pursuing a music career can be incredibly challenging. As an independent musician, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, or embittered. The journey is … Continue reading