[This article was written by Ari Herstand and originally appeared on Ari’s Take.] I get a lot of questions about press. Of course everyone wants a 5 star album review … 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.
What do all successful musicians have in common?
Is there one trait that is shared by all successful artists? There are countless musical genres (CD Baby’s online store boasts almost 700 genres and that’s just scratching the surface); … Continue reading
How to remain upbeat despite low album sales
[This article was written by guest contributor Praverb.] Every artist deals with declining album sales. It usually happens after the buzz that follows your album release fades or all your new content dries up. … Continue reading
The AmpHanger: build a DIY mic stand for your amp in seconds
[This article was written by Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Development. Find them on Twitter at @tenkettles.] If you’re an electric guitar player and have played a show or two, … Continue reading
How one indie artist is paying her rent with YouTube money
Shannon Hurley thought she might make a little money when she opted in for CD Baby’s free Sync program a while back – she’s active on YouTube and has built an … Continue reading
The crucial 2-step process for hearing yourself better on stage
Contrary to popular opinion (and action), turning up your amp more and more will not make you hear yourself better. Sure, you’ll hear yourself MORE, but better? Hardly. Oh, I … Continue reading
Musicians, you might be a jerk if…
1. The only local shows you go to are your own. 2. You cover over other bands’ concert posters with your own. 3. The next band on the bill has to … Continue reading
10 ways to support artists when you’re broke
[This article was written by guest contributor Praverb, and it originally appeared on MikeTrampeTV.com.] Are you struggling to support artists that you love? Do you find yourself using the same … Continue reading
10,000 hours to master anything? Nonsense.
[This article is written by guest contributor Joe Marson.] In his book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field. Somehow … Continue reading
How to book your first gig
Maybe you’ve formed a new band that hasn’t played out yet, but you’re ready to book your first gig. Maybe you’re a songwriter looking to transition from open mics to longer … Continue reading