How to end an “indefinite hiatus” Alicia J. Rose is no stranger to the big music scenes between Northern California and British Columbia. From her home base in Portland, Oregon, she’s worked … 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.
Who’s in control at a Kid’s Concert? (And how to make sure it’s YOU)
[This article was written by Maryann Harman, award-winning Children’s artist and founder of Music with Mar., Inc.] You chose to be a children’s artist. Probably because you like kids. You’ve sung … Continue reading
How to make money from your music on SoundCloud
Introducing SoundCloud’s new revenue sharing platform: On SoundCloud SoundCloud has always been a distinct outlier in the online streaming music industry. What has set them apart is how they allow … Continue reading
How to write a press release (and get press)
[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
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