How do I reach more listeners on Spotify? Gaining traction on Spotify often involves planning and effort. You shouldn’t rush to get your music released as soon as possible. Sure, … Continue reading
Music Promotion
Learn how to make more fans using the latest tools and tips from experts in the music industry. From social media and YouTube, to good old-fashioned fan newsletters, we’ll help you find new and creative ways to elevate your music promotion and engage with music listeners everywhere.
How to get a Songwriter Page on Spotify
Spotify launches “written by” playlists and Songwriter Pages, using credits to group tracks. For years I’ve been dreaming of a world where ANY piece of metadata could be used by … Continue reading
How to double the impact of the last email you sent
A simple trick to get more conversions from your music email list. Did you just send an important email to your list? Here’s how to get more results from that … Continue reading
10 ways to grow your audience on TikTok
How to get people to use your music on TikTok. Many artists are wondering how to grow their audience on TikTok. Over the past year the video platform has become … Continue reading
How to add your music to TikTok videos
Want to create a video in TikTok using your song’s hook? It’s pretty simple. Here’s how: 1. Get your music on TikTok CD Baby delivers songs to TikTok (as well … Continue reading
Why new musicians MUST put out a single FIRST
If you’ve never released music before, you have to start with a single song. Artists at the major label level usually put out a single first, unless they’re dropping one … Continue reading
12 ways to make the most money from your music this holiday season
The 12 ways of Christmas (music promotion). Can you believe it? The holidays are almost upon us, which is good news for your music. A huge percentage of the industry’s … Continue reading
If you only do one thing to promote your music this holiday season, email your fans (and tell them about 1¢ shipping)
The best way to get your fans to buy your music this holiday season is (you guessed it) ASK THEM to buy your music. Yes, the easiest way to promote … Continue reading
5 tips for sending better holiday emails to your fans
How you can create an email that drives engagement and boosts sales this holiday season Did you know a huge percentage of all annual music sales happen in the last … Continue reading
11 things to do once you book the show
You got the gig. Now what? This is an excerpt from Ari Herstand’s book How to Make It in the New Music Business (second edition) — with a few additions … Continue reading