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
Why Musicians Quit (and How to Avoid It)
5 reasons why artists stop making music: Pursuing a music career can be incredibly challenging. As an independent musician, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, or embittered. The journey is … Continue reading
How to Promote Your Music on TikTok
Promote your music on TikTok and Get Noticed TikTok is not only a social media phenomenon, it’s also a platform driving massive music success. In fact, major labels are now looking … Continue reading
How to Define Your Creative Identity
Lady Nade’s Guide to Finding Your Musical Identity: In a world where there is almost infinite musical choice and competition for attention, recording artists and musicians need to define themselves. … Continue reading
10 Bad Habits That Are Destroying Your Singing
Protect your voice. Avoid these 10 singing habits! Let’s be real here guys: singing takes commitment. No matter how dedicated you are, maintaining a good practice routine day in and … Continue reading
DIY Musician VIP Experience Schedule Revealed!
We’re thrilled to announce the schedule for 2023’s DIY Musician VIP Experience, happening in Nashville this May 18-20th. Get your ticket, and then join us in Music City for three … Continue reading
Building a Social Strategy for Your Music
Whether you love it or hate it, social media is one of your best options when it comes to finding an audience and building a lasting fanbase. In this episode … Continue reading
15 Email Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make
Email marketing is direct, personal, and (relative to something like social advertising) affordable. Plus, an email address is like someone’s online ID, so while fans might hop from social platform … Continue reading
“Top 5 Artists Tips” — A New Video Series Created by CD Baby Musicians
One of the most valuable resources at CD Baby is our musician community. There are so many talented artists doing innovative work without the benefit of a big label’s budget … Continue reading
Spotify’s Powerful New Tools to Grow Your Fanbase
What are the new tools being introduced within Spotify for Artists? This week Spotify unveiled a bunch of features for musicians who want to reach new listeners and deepen the … Continue reading
Announcing the DIY Musician VIP Experience in Nashville!
Take your music to the next level this May 18th – 20th in Nashville. For 2023, we’ve reimagined the DIY Musician Conference as an intimate VIP Experience in conjunction with … Continue reading