We could all learn something from Sarah Donner. In the past 3 months she’s had 2 big successes with quirky niche marketing techniques. Sure, niche marketing is a bit easier … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
Musicians Wanted: How NOT to Use the Classifieds
The following ad appeared on Craigslist a few days ago in LA. Hillarious! It is, I’m quite sure, a practical joke, but it’s also a great example of what NOT … Continue reading
Grammar, Syntax, Content, and Clarity – The Building Blocks of Rock Stardom
We receive thousands of emails at CD Baby every day. I’m sure it’s the same for most distributors, labels, influential music blogs, popular critics, and booking agents. When you’re competing … Continue reading
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