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Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
Why Quitting MySpace is Stupid – For Now
Apparently today is the 1st Annual Quit MySpace Day where musicians are being encouraged to dump their MySpace accounts. Yes, MySpace is a clunky, annoying, spammed-filled experience, but for any serious … Continue reading
The 3P Concept! (more than a single/less than an EP)
Suffering From LP Fatigue? Lately I’ve been concerned with the massive commitment it takes to complete a full-length album. First, you’ve got to spend the time to write 10-12 good … Continue reading
How to Approach Magazine Editors
Whether you’re a publicist or a DIY artist handling your own PR, it is important to know the proper etiquette when soliciting press coverage for your music. Click HERE to … Continue reading
5 Traits of a Professional Musician
(This article was written by Cameron Mizell and originally appeared in MusicianWages.com) photo credit: mdiocuh galeals Being a musician is awesome. It’s almost a crime that people are allowed to … Continue reading
10 Things Bands Can Do to Book More Live Shows
Assuming that you have strong songs and an kickass live show, here are ten (10) simple things you can do to get more gigs: 1. Create a YouTube channel for … Continue reading
CD Baby Partners with AirPlay Direct to Get You 50% off!
Go from the mastering studio to the radio in hours! CD Baby has partnered with AirPlay Direct to get our artists 50% off their PRO Artist Package (normally $50). AirPlay … Continue reading
When is “Good Enough” Good Enough?
How do you know when you’re finished with a song? Whether you’re in the writing or recording process, the tools available to musicians today can open up new worlds of … Continue reading
7 Steps to Leverage 1 Album Review to Your Benefit
This article was written by Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity. 1 CD Review + Repurposing = Maximum Exposure. Quality music reviews are hard to secure these days. Once you get … Continue reading
10 Great Tips to Help You Fail as an Independent Artist
Article by Scott James of The Independent Rockstar Blog originally posted in Echoes on 10/14/10. We’ve all seen and read posts and eBooks about how to ‘succeed’ as independent artists … Continue reading