A person asks you, “What kind of music do you do?” Musicians say, “All styles. Everything.” That person then asks, “So who do you sound like?” Musicians say, “Nobody. We’re … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
The Philosophies of Fame (source anonymous)
Information is the key to success Producer is businessman more than musicman or glorified arranger. Never spend your own $$$. Never borrow against current. Fame w/o Fortune = new car … Continue reading
Have Someone Work the Inside of the Industry
I prefer to ignore the music industry. Maybe that’s why you don’t see me on the cover of Rolling Stone. One of my only regrets about my own band was … Continue reading
Go Where the Filters Are
Have you been filtered? If not, you should start now. With the internet, there are more “media outlets” than anyone can digest. People in the music biz get piles of … Continue reading
Music Promotion Tip : Take Photos of your Audience at Gigs
Secret trick to get people in the audience to sign your mailing list AND be part of your inside club. At every show you do, from now on, bring a … Continue reading
Musicians and Bands : Make your Success a We or Us. Include Everyone.
If you’re putting your fans to work, let them know they’re on the “inside family” now. That if you hit it big, THEY hit it big. No need to make … Continue reading
Musicians and Bands : Put your Fans to Work
You know those loyal few people who are in the front row every time you perform? You know those people that sat down to write you an email to say … Continue reading
Call the Destination, and Ask for Directions
Work backwards. Define your goal (your final destination) – then contact someone who’s there, and ask how to get there. If you want to be in Rolling Stone magazine, pick … Continue reading
Your Interactive Website
Your website can be your best tool, if you make it communicate with your fans and potential fans, TWO-WAY. Your website should get people involved, make them want to introduce … Continue reading
Musicians and Bands : Promo Box on your Desktop
The self-promoting musician of the past needed to always have a presskit (with CD and photo) nearby and ready to send. The modern self-promoting musician needs to keep a “PROMO … Continue reading