There was a time not long ago when all a musician needed to keep in touch with their fans was a simple website and an email list. And then … Continue reading
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Everything You Need to Know About YouTube Art Tracks
Art Tracks on YouTube seem to cause a lot of confusion for musicians. Who can view them? Who owns them? Where do they live? Can I see mine? Do I even need Art Tracks for my music? Let’s dive in. Continue reading
YouTube Monetization for Musicians
YouTube monetization is a vital source of money for many musicians — and it’s just ONE of several important forms of music revenue from YouTube. What are those different revenue sources? How is that money generated on YouTube? And how do you collect it all? Read on! Continue reading
Not All Videos Need to Be “Music Videos”
Why every artist needs NON-music videos on YouTube. The importance of a non-music video content schedule. As I’ve said before, if you want to use YouTube to its fullest, a … Continue reading
Do Your Music Videos Pass this 10-Point Test?
How to test if an idea has the makings of a viral video before you produce it First off, I want to say that the tips shared below were initially … Continue reading
How an indie artist increased their YouTube views 1550%
If you’ve ever run ads for your music, you know it’s important to focus on your goals. Starting with a goal is key. But what happens when you begin with … Continue reading
Promote Your Music on YouTube Shorts
If you’re a musician that creates a lot of video content, you now have another creative way to promote your music on YouTube: YouTube Shorts. Over the past few years, … Continue reading
CD Baby Achieves YouTube Preferred Partner Status
We’re thrilled that YouTube has named CD Baby as a flagship member of their Preferred Distributor Program. What is a YouTube preferred partner? CD Baby’s inclusion in the Preferred Distributor … Continue reading
How to Get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube
When you claim your Official Artist Channel on YouTube, you’re taking control of your presence and music on the biggest streaming platform in the world. Continue reading
How to promote your music on YouTube
Optimize your YouTube channel to grow your audience The first big question about promoting your music on YouTube is: why? Why do the work of creating a channel, optimizing it, … Continue reading