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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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