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How to Make the Most of Your Spotify Artist Profile

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 →

News and Announcements

Want to have your songs placed in TV and film? Get a crash course on sync licensing at the DIY Musician Conference

About 7 or 8 years ago one of my “songs” was used in an AMC commercial and it changed the whole way I thought about sync licensing. I put songs … Continue reading →

August 29, 2016
Music Career Tips

Going on Tour at 7am (you’ll be home for dinner)

For me, it all started very early – like 7:30am – one winter day in a horribly-lit Catholic school gymnasium. I was filling in for another musician who’d left town, … Continue reading →

August 25, 2016
Music Career Tips

Recording at home: Taking a song from demo to #1

[This article originally appeared on SongTown.] People often ask me if they have to do full-production demos to present songs to publishers or major artist. I do a fair amount … Continue reading →

August 23, 2016
News and Announcements

The mystery revealed: you could win if you buy DIY Musician Conference tix by August 31st

What’s in the box? Answer: Something YOU could win if you purchase your DIY Musician Conference tickets before August 31st! At the DIY Musician Conference you’ll be part of a … Continue reading →

August 22, 2016
Releasing Music

The most boring (and IMPORTANT) album-release checklist ever

NOTE: The CD Baby Pro Publishing service was discontinued as of August 8th, 2023. Any paid release which was signed up for CD Baby Pro Publishing prior to August 8th, … Continue reading →

August 18, 2016
Music Promotion

Rapper Royce Rizzy found out where his fans were. Then he moved there.

Royce Rizzy is an up-and-coming young rapper, originally from Atlanta, GA. The music scene in Atlanta represents one of the major hip-hop hotbeds in the country, and Rizzy was right … Continue reading →

August 17, 2016
Music Career Tips

The 9-minute songwriter workout

These three songwriting exercises are designed to get you into the flow of writing without thinking. Your best ideas come from your subconscious—and, you can tap into this with regular … Continue reading →

August 16, 2016
snapshot of soundcloud playlist editing
Music Promotion

How to Change Your SoundCloud Playlist to an Album

You can now create ALBUMS on SoundCloud When SoundCloud started, it was built around artists sharing music one track at a time. Then they added playlists (and if you wanted … Continue reading →

August 15, 2016
News and Announcements

Today’s the last day for $99 DIY Musician Conference tickets

Last chance to get tickets for only $99. Join us. You’ll be glad you did! There’s always a reason not to go. Constant daily life distractions – money, work, obligations … Continue reading →

August 15, 2016
Music Career Tips

Last chance to buy $99 tickets for the DIY Musician Conference in Chicago!

You only have until Monday to purchase DIY Musician Conference tickets for $99! On Tuesday the price jumps to $129, so get your tickets today for the only music conference … Continue reading →

August 12, 2016

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