Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
Ten Questions About Twitter You Were Too Scared to Ask
A beginner’s introduction to Twitter Twitter has been around now longer than most bands stay together, proving it’s no passing social media fad. In fact, over half a billion people … Continue reading
3 Things Every Musician Needs to Be
[This article was written by guest contributor Matt Blick from The Beatles Songwriting Academy.] I’m a guitar teacher by trade. Sure I write songs and perform, but if you met me … Continue reading
Earn More Money from Your Music on YouTube with Video Contests
With CD Baby’s YouTube Monetization Program, you earn money from your music on YouTube — not just on the videos in your own channel, but on ANY video across the … Continue reading
You’ve Been Hired to Create Original Music: How Much Do You Charge?
Composing for hire: the client, the money, and you My wife works at a locally owned hair salon, and they recently put together a short, 90-second video that would act … Continue reading
SXSW Panel Picker Time – We Need your Vote!
It’s that time of year again – SXSW panel picker time! And even though Austin’s premier music conference is still several months away (March 7-16, 2014), now is the time … Continue reading
Microphone Tutorial – 5 Top Tips to Get the Most from Your Affordable Vocal Mic
Recording vocals is a high-stakes part of the music-making process. Despite what your egomaniacal guitarist thinks, the vocals are what most people hearing your blood-sweat-&-tear-infused recording will actually listen to, … Continue reading
5 Tips to Improve Your Home Recordings Right Away
[This article was written by guest contributor Pat Walsh, lead guitarist of the band Chaser Eight.] As most of us are well aware, we’re now living in the age of … Continue reading
Facebook Promoted Posts for Musicians: How to Build Your Email List on Autopilot (Without Spending a Lot of Money!)
Disclaimer: You don’t need a huge budget to use Facebook Ads effectively. However, if you don’t believe in spending ANY money to promote your music, this strategy isn’t for you. … Continue reading
How to Craft A Perfect Set List
A well-crafted set list can mean the difference between a superb, decent, pedestrian, or down-right awful performance. Hand-in-hand with talent and presentation (attire, lighting, segues, etc.), a well-crafted set list … Continue reading
Musicians, Do You Have Health Insurance?
Are you a musician or songwriter? The folks at Future of Music Coalition have a question for you: do you currently have health insurance? From now until August 31, 2013, Future of … Continue reading