What can we learn from movies about famous musicians? It’s no secret that music biopics are on the rise. Nostalgia, the potential for renewed fame, and box office earnings have … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
How to choose the best headphones
Finding the right headphones for the job. One fine evening last June I sat down after a workout to eat dinner and enjoy a few episodes of Frasier. I plugged … Continue reading
Booking the right venue for your band: what you need to know
How to get the gig at a venue that fits your music. If you’re an up-and-coming musician, you’ve come to terms with an undeniable fact. Your art is also a … Continue reading
Being a musician in the audience (What we REALLY think)
What every musician is secretly thinking during someone else’s show. Just as teachers can make the worst students, so too can musicians make the worst audience members. Sure, we’d like … Continue reading
5 ways to get the most out of your 2019 DIY Musician Conference experience
Tips from an independent artist (and 3-time conference attendee) on how to best spend your time at the DIY Musician Conference. CD Baby’s 2019 DIY Musician Conference is right around … Continue reading
How to deal with stage fright without booze or drugs
The healthy way to confront stage fright as a performing musician. Beta blockers. A shot of booze. A couple beers. Sure, those can all have some effect when battling stage … Continue reading
Four ‘Wild West’ Principles that hold true in the modern music world
I survived the polar vortex and now spring appears to be just around the corner, although I have not yet consulted with the groundhog. To get out of my comfort … Continue reading
Why you should be mixing live sound
Mixing music at a venue can greatly improve your skills as a studio engineer, producer, and arranger. This guest post was written by Gary Gray, an award-winning composer, producer, and … Continue reading
“If you make a mistake on stage, I don’t need to know about it”
Never show it when you make a mistake on stage. I don’t particularly care for Gene Simmons. I think KISS, as a band, are really not that good at making … Continue reading
7 ways to sell more “merch” at your gigs
Do you sell stuff at your gigs? Me too. After experiencing a slump in sales over the last few years, I’ve recently changed my “pitch” a bit and added a few … Continue reading