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
Facebook for Musicians: To Post, or Not to Post?
Our friends at MediaBistro recently shared a bunch of answers to the question: “How often should you post to Facebook?” Here’s a quick summary of that advice: * Post every single day … Continue reading
Emulating Classic Guitar Tones, Pt 1: Peter Frampton’s Sound
[This is the first in a series of articles on how to make your guitar sound like the guitars on classic records. Part 1 is written by Dane Frazier. The … Continue reading
Get 20% Off Bob Baker's Holiday Music Marketing Course
Our friend Bob Baker has put together a multi-media course to help artists sell more music, book more shows, and make more money this Christmas, Hanukkah, and Holiday season. And … Continue reading
Facebook Edgerank for Musicians: Increasing Fan Engagement
[This post was written by guest contributor Will Fries. If you’re curious what Facebook Edgrank is in the first place, check out our post “Facebook for Musicians.”] The latest update to … Continue reading
How to Be a Musician
Becoming a Musician is a State of Mind Leaning how to be a musician is not a difficult process. It’s a simple act. All you need to do is make … Continue reading
CD Baby Success Story: Mary Gauthier More Than Makes Up for Lost Time
It’s never too late to live your dream. Mary Gauthier didn’t write her first song until she was 35, but when she did, she had plenty of real-life experiences to … Continue reading
The Ultimate Blogging Summit for Musicians
How do you know if your blog posts are entertaining? Before you hit the “post” button, are you sure the blog content you’ve created will help earn new fans for … Continue reading
Music Career Killers: Sure Ways to Ruin Your Chances of Success!
[This post is excerpted from Music Career Killers! 20 Things That May Be Holding You Back In Your Music Career and How To Fight Back!, a white paper released by Music … Continue reading
How Performing Rights Organizations Pay Royalties to Artists (and how to make sure you’re getting paid)
Understanding How Independent ArtistsCan Get The Most Out of Their Royalty Payments [HELPFULAW FOR THE INDIE ARTIST is a monthly advice column on legal matters pertaining to the music industry. If you have … Continue reading
International Artists—Get Paid Quicker & Safer with Direct Deposit!
CD Baby is now offering international ACH direct deposit to select countries. [See the complete list of applicable countries below.] No more waiting around for checks in the mail! No … Continue reading