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
CD Baby just changed the way you market your music
Now you can easily target music fans on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more — all from one ad platform. CD Baby is always trying to find new, effective ways that … Continue reading
LAST CHANCE to get early-bird tickets for the 2019 DIY Musician Conference!
Want first dibs on performance opportunities in Austin? Get your $99 ticket by March 15th. $99 can buy you a pair of khaki pants. Or you could be part of … Continue reading
Music Marketing Plans For Indie Musicians
A music marketing plan doesn’t have to be boring and corporate Every DIY musician has a story about being overwhelmed, frustrated, and deflated when marketing or promoting their music. As … Continue reading
Four ‘Wild West’ Principles that hold true in the modern music world
I survived the polar vortex and now spring appears to be just around the corner, although I have not yet consulted with the groundhog. To get out of my comfort … Continue reading
The song idea generator, by Ellis Paul
Using the Idea Generator Wheel for songwriters. The SOURCE of ideas for songs can be found – literally – everywhere. The Song Idea Generator Wheel not only focuses on where … Continue reading
Are YOU a male ally to women in the music industry?
Signers of “The Declaration of Male Voices” publicly commit to being an ALLY TO WOMEN who work in the arts and music business. I spent last week in Montréal for Folk … Continue reading
How to get your music on Instagram Stories
Your songs can be used in Stories on Instagram. Instagram Stories are huuuuuuuuge right now, with at least 400,000,000 users creating and viewing Stories on Instagram every day. For the … Continue reading
“How I thrive after 15 years as a DIY musician”
Yael Meyer’s 6 keys to independent music success. The impossible dream. When I first decided to make music for a living it was as much an act of passion as … Continue reading
Don’t tell anyone about your music until…
… you’re ready with these five things. No, I’m not talking about a recording. Not a press quote. Not a marketing plan. Not a logo. Not a social media following. … Continue reading
Why you should be mixing live sound
Mixing music at a venue can greatly improve your skills as a studio engineer, producer, and arranger. This guest post was written by Gary Gray, an award-winning composer, producer, and … Continue reading