Like proper manners, or knowing how to drive, here are some things in the online world you just need to know: 1. EMAIL – Have a good signature file that … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
Musicians and Bands : Or You Can Not Talk At All
Words got you down? Nothing new to say? Spend some money on a great photographer. Calvin Klein showed you don’t have to talk and talk and talk.
Think Like a Person or Poet, Not a Musician
When describing your music, PLEASE don’t be a musician. Don’t say, “Wonderful harmonies and intricate arrangements. A tight rhythm section and introspective lyrics!” Real people don’t even understand what that … Continue reading
Blah blah blah…What NOT to Say
At CD Baby we ask musicians to give a one-sentence description of their style. You’d be surprised how many artists say, “A sound like no other. A hot new artist … Continue reading
Tell People Why They Should Care
When asked, most musicians say, “We don’t sound like anyone.” Or when asked what kind of music they play, say, “You can’t describe it. Just check it out.” That’s a lazy, … Continue reading
Hillbilly Flamenco
Two words, to describe your music, can change your career. David Feder and his band Salagua-Azul always wanted to get into big music festivals. They had been performing for years, … Continue reading
Make These Habits, and They Won’t Seem Hard
All of these suggestions may sound exhausting to you. But keep that database at your fingertips. Get used to taking 1 minute after a conversation to take some notes about … Continue reading
Derek Sivers : Small Gifts Go a Long Way
Years ago, I worked at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing. Being the largest music publisher in the world, I dealt with thousands of songwriters. Most of them I can’t remember their names. … Continue reading
Musicians, Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Favors
Don’t be afraid to ask for favors. Some people LIKE doing favors. It’s like asking for directions in New York City. People’s egos get stroked when they know the answer … Continue reading
Musician Advice : Don’t Always Be Selling Yourself
Some people, out of the thousands I know, actually contact me on a regular basis. I consider them friends. But some of those always stick with a strict business “script” … Continue reading