How to get back on stage in 2022 After two years of livestreams, canceled tours and false starts, live music is officially back in 2022. Artists are getting back on … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
10 Creative Challenges to Get You Out of Your Songwriting Rut
Have you ever picked up your guitar and couldn’t find the right chords? Or sat down at your piano and the notes just weren’t there? Of course. We all have. … Continue reading
How to Design an Album Cover That Makes an Impact
So your music is ready. The recording is done, the mix is finished, and maybe you’ve even mastered the audio. It’s all good to go, except for one thing: the … Continue reading
How to Sell Your Merch on Spotify
Do you want to sell merch right from your Spotify profile? Of course you do. Especially since that’s one of the priority destinations for your fans. If you’ve looked around … Continue reading
How to Handle the Anxiety of Show Reopenings
Mental health and touring in the age of COVID So the light is turning green, but at what cost? Industries are attempting to resume activity as normal (though this return … Continue reading
5 Ways to Save Money on Musical Instruments
David Bakke shares tips for shopping smart, saving money, and investing for the future on the blog Money Crashers Personal Finance. Considering that the price of a guitar can cost hundreds … Continue reading
HostBaby’s Best Web Tips for Musicians
This month’s roundup in web tips: best-practices to smarten-up your online music marketing When’s the last time you checked out The HostBaby Blog? Every week, we’re posting new web tips for … Continue reading
The Ultimate Blogging Summit for Musicians
How do you know if your blog posts are entertaining? Before you hit the “post” button, are you sure the blog content you’ve created will help earn new fans for … Continue reading
Martin Atkins' Advice for Musicians: KEEP YOUR DAY JOBS!
A very hoarse Brian Felsen, president of CD Baby, interviewed Martin Clive Atkins, author of one of our favorite “industry” books—Tour:Smart. As a drummer and session player, Atkins is best … Continue reading
Share Your Music Success Stories
Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or a Grammy-winner, the musician’s life is a roller-coaster ride. That’s why it’s important to celebrate the successes as they happen! At CD Baby, we … Continue reading