Are there common struggles most young musicians face? Can they be avoided? Whether you’re a new musician just starting out, or you’re an experienced artist looking for a reminder on … Continue reading
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Music promotion and marketing tips for Indie Musicians
BONUS EPISODE: The Future of DIY
After 15 years of hosting this podcast, Kevin Breuner has moved on to the next adventure in his music career — but the DIY Musician Podcast will continue! What’s going … Continue reading
#337: My Top 6 Pieces of Advice for Artists – Kevin’s Parting Words
After 17 years at CD Baby and 15 years hosting this DIY Musician Podcast, Kevin Breuner has a big announcement: He’s saying farewell to both and looking forward to a … Continue reading
#336: The INSANE Social Content Idea List for Musicians
Artists who want to promote their music online know they have to be active on social to build an audience and engage fans, but some days you just don’t know … Continue reading
#335: Why Musicians Quit – And How to Avoid It!
Pursuing a music career can be incredibly challenging. As an independent musician, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated. The journey is full of ups and downs, and the road … Continue reading
#334: 5 New Spotify Features & 5 Fun Hacks
Spotify has some amazing new features to promote your music and create a better listening experience for users. In this episode, we’ll discuss each of them, as well as five … Continue reading
#333: Cassie Petrey – Building a Social Strategy
Whether you love it or hate it, social media is one of your best options when it comes to finding an audience for your songs and building a lasting fanbase. … Continue reading
#332: 15 Email Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make
Email is still the most effective online communications channel you have to market your music, drive sales, and deepen your connection with fans. If that’s statistically true (and it is), … Continue reading
#331: 5 Things Musicians Should Leave Behind in 2023
Are you holding your own music back? Whenever we hear an artist rationalize why they haven’t achieved a certain level of success, it often seems like they’re getting in their … Continue reading
#330: 10 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your Music
There’s too much music out there now for an average listener to care about YOUR SONGS just because they’re available on streaming platforms. That’s why you need to create anticipation … Continue reading