The 3 things you can do right now to increase your chances of getting your music licensed for sync. [This article was written by Cathy Heller, a singer/songwriter who has … Continue reading
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Is there a “culturally ingrained disdain” for musicians?
Whitey, the popular electro-rock artist whose music has been featured in Breaking Bad, is now making headlines for his impassioned (read: wicked pissed off!) response to a music licensing request … Continue reading
Music Promotion Basics: A 10-Point Checklist for Musicians
Promoting your music the independent way It’s no secret that digital technology has enabled independent artists to successfully run their own careers. The real secret is HOW! Here are 10 ways … Continue reading
Film Trailer Music, Pt 1: An Interview with Audiomachine
How to license music for use in film trailers Over the past 15 years, new opportunities have opened for independent artists looking to get their music placed in TV shows, … Continue reading
Music Licensing Secrets Revealed
Figuring out all the different ways to get paid has taken me years. This article is meant to consolidate and summarize some of the big concepts, and to get you … Continue reading
Making Money from Your Music on YouTube: What You Need to Know!
[Click HERE for full details about CD Baby’s FREE sync licensing program and start making money from YouTube today.] Did you know that you can now earn money from your … Continue reading
Licensing Your Music Ain't Easy – Be Cool
This guest post by Scott James (from Independent Rockstar) originally appeared on Echoes in January, 2011. I recently had lunch with the founder and CEO of a popular website for … Continue reading
They Don't Make Hits Like They Used To!
No. I’m not talking about the quality of modern songwriting. (That is a whole other topic!) I’m talking about the radical shift in HOW a song becomes a hit. Long … Continue reading
CD Baby Partners with AirPlay Direct to Get You 50% off!
Go from the mastering studio to the radio in hours! CD Baby has partnered with AirPlay Direct to get our artists 50% off their PRO Artist Package (normally $50). AirPlay … Continue reading