Should you be using Twitter to promote your music career? It depends. Do you like using it? If so, certainly. Keep going. Get better at it. If not, probably not. … Continue reading
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The Musician’s Social Media Food Pyramid
Posted by Ariel Hyatt – Tuesday, 9 November, 2010 It happens to me all of the time when I teach artists social media. The face goes blank, the frustration begins … Continue reading
@ – A Simple & Powerful Promo Tool
There is one character that should appear in most of your facebook posts and tweets. No, not YOU, silly! I’m talking about the “at symbol” (@). For many of us, … Continue reading
Your Twitter Account: Use it or Lose It.
You had the best of intentions. You’re a musician who noticed that Twitter was becoming a must-have tool in any serious artist’s arsenal, and you didn’t want to get left … Continue reading
MySpace Redux?
The blogs are all aflutter about the new MySpace redesign and its shift in focus from a social network “for friends” to a “social entertainment destination” for content creators, users, … Continue reading
Top 5 Ways to Reach New Fans on Twitter, Facebook and Myspace using Headliner.fm
Headliner.fm is a music website where bands reach new fans by trading recommendations. From big budget major label acts like Travie McCoy and One Republic to indie musicians gigging in … Continue reading
Why Every Musician Should Use iTunes Ping
This article was written by freelance guitarist and producer Cameron Mizell and originally appeared on MusicianWages.com. Thanks for their kind permission to re-post it here. _________________________________ Apple’s recent rollout of … Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Facebook
The most popular social media site is now the 2nd most popular video site. On the CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast, we’ve never shied away from an opportunity to discuss … Continue reading
Record It All: How Cheap Technology Can Make You Rich (in content)!
The simple idea: record everything. Practices, jam-sessions, big gigs, little gigs, band meetings, video shoots, stopping at a taco truck in a different city every single day on tour. OK. … Continue reading
Jim Fairchild's Misadventures in the World of Facebook Ads
You’d think that a member of both Grandaddy AND Modest Mouse would have an a easy ride on the gravy train to the top. But nowadays, music promotion is a … Continue reading