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
Social Media & Musicians: The Danger in Being Everywhere
Why less is more when it comes to promoting your music on social media Since the dawn of social media and time (ie Myspace), musicians have always been the unchallenged … 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