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
How to keep the momentum going in your songwriting career
This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business school for independent musicians, performers, recording artists, producers, managers, and songwriters. He is … Continue reading
10 things you’ll learn at the DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby’s first-ever DIY Musician Conference is really taking shape. Unlike many music industry events, this one is centered entirely around YOUR needs as an independent musician, and it’s all … Continue reading
You don’t want people saying THIS about your music online
Pretty frustrating when you’re first introduced to a band and you really like their music but you can’t find any background information… — #ProudOfLouAndHaz (@Laravd_S) April 27, 2015 I found … Continue reading
How to record killer vocals on your next album
Nothing leaves your vocal calling card like an album. People expect that you will sound your best on a recording and they will judge your voice from what they hear, … Continue reading
5 common studio mistakes you can easily avoid
[This article was written by Joey Sturgis, a music producer and recording engineer who’s worked with bands like Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, Attila, and more. He is offering … Continue reading
5 music career lessons I learned from gardening
I finally get gardening. I mean the appeal of it, not the green thumb part. Over the past few months I’ve been building and tending to my very first vegetable … Continue reading
Follow These 4 Steps to Make a Great YouTube Video
[This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business school for independent musicians, performers, recording artists, producers, managers, and songwriters. He is … Continue reading
A strolling tour of Apple Music
I’ve been looking forward to the interactive streaming aspect of Apple Music with excitement for a while now. As for the radio (Beats 1) and social networking (Apple Connect) features … Continue reading
Apple Music has launched: how to download it!
The 3-month free trial of Apple Music is now available Apple’s new music streaming service is here, but in order to start listening, you need iOS 8.4 on your device … Continue reading
How to write a pop song
What do you get when you put the hits of Justin Timberlake, Kesha, Psy, Mumford & Sons, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Black Eyed Peas in a blender? Something like … Continue reading