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5 things to have ready before you promote your music
Releasing Music

Don’t tell anyone about your music until…

… you’re ready with these five things. No, I’m not talking about a recording. Not a press quote. Not a marketing plan. Not a logo. Not a social media following. … Continue reading →

February 12, 2019
5 things you MUST bring to your next music conference
Music Career

The five things you MUST bring to your next music conference

When you make the decision to attend a music conference, it’s a commitment. Here’s how to get the most of it. If you’re serious about your music, you know you’re … Continue reading →

November 7, 2018
Music Promotion

Facebook 101: how and why to make a band page on Facebook

Creating a page on Facebook for your music in minutes. Setting up a Facebook band or artist page is usually one of the first steps musicians take when establishing their … Continue reading →

August 17, 2018
Using LinkedIn to build connections in the music industry
Music Career

4 reasons you should be using LinkedIn to advance your music career

So you’re a music professional. You have the standard social media apps (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter). You may be rocking these sites and already have 50 zillion followers. … Continue reading →

November 28, 2017
Musician Tips

Are you recognizing your fans?

A while back we posted an article called “Dear indie bands, your friends are not your fans,” which sparked some interesting discussion. One of my favorite comments came from an … Continue reading →

November 22, 2016
Music Promotion

50 music promo ideas you can do right now!

Download CD Baby’s new free guide for musicians! It’s often a lot of little things that add up to buzz and momentum in the music world. So don’t stake your … Continue reading →

November 11, 2016
Musician Tips

What’s it like at the DIY Musician Conference? Let some of our 2015 attendees show you.

We had an awesome time at the first-ever CD Baby DIY Musician Conference in Chicago last year, and we want to share the fun with YOU this time around. What … Continue reading →

August 31, 2016
Musician Tips

How to manage a family band as a parent: promoting AND protecting your kids

What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Margaret Dombowski By Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model: Turn your passion … Continue reading →

June 24, 2016
Musician Tips

Music Conferences: The Good, the Bad, and Mostly the Ugly

Why one indie artist thinks many small music conferences aren’t worth the price of registration [This article was written by performing songwriter Joe Marson. It originally appeared on his blog.] … Continue reading →

October 23, 2014
Music Career

The Art of Networking: 5 steps to making better music industry connections

[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] We’ve all heard this piece of advice time and time again – in the music industry, it’s all … Continue reading →

October 22, 2014

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