Art-by-committee isn’t always the best approach. Creativity isn’t always a group process. And democracy can sometimes kill the best ideas. Picture this: a dark room dimly warmed by the glow … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
Keep Your Old Songs from Going Stale
Only YOU are sick of your songs. Here’s a simple suggestion: Determine what your most popular songs are and play them at every show. 1) If you’re wildly famous, your … Continue reading
TrueDIY Video Series
Adam Ritchie: Crash Course in SEO & Licensing from Indie Ambassador on Vimeo. IndieAmbassador.com has produced a nice series of videos that delve into various areas of the music industry. … Continue reading
Building a Band from the Ground Up
When Sting documented the struggles of “forming a new band” in his Bring on the Night film, it wasn’t exactly a rags-to-riches story or the tale of a group’s rise … Continue reading
6 Simple Ways to Give Back to Your Fans
This post was originally published by Chris Bracco on his music industry blog, Tight Mix. Chris is currently the digital marketing coordinator for a boutique management and publishing house in … Continue reading
Ready. Aim. Fire! (setting and achieving your musical goals)
Now that the Holidays are behind us, it is time to turn your mind to new year’s resolutions! And if you’re focusing on writing the next exciting chapter of your … Continue reading
What Songs are People Covering, and Why?
Last month we told you what some of the most-covered Holiday songs were according to Limelight, the mechanical licensing clearance service that CD Baby has partnered with to help our … Continue reading
What I Learned About Songwriting From A Crazy Guy In Liverpool
A guest post by Matt Blick of Beatles Songwriting Academy, originally featured on NicholasTozier.com/words. Thanks to Nicholas and Matt for permission to re-post it here. Picture the scene. I’m in … Continue reading
Music Promotion Tip: Don't Forget Your Website!
I know that tweeting or making a 20-second Facebook post is way more fun than updating your website. But here’s the thing: your website is the only place online where … Continue reading
Expect the Unexpected
This recent blizzard on the East Coast (which will delay my return to Portland by almost a week) has reminded me that sometimes you’re just going to get caught off … Continue reading