… 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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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