DIY Musician Podcast
Summary: The music business is rapidly changing! Technology has transformed the way musicians record, promote and distribute their music. The internet has also changed the way fans discover and listen to the music they love. In light of these changes, being a do-it-yourself musician can be a daunting task to say the least. With the CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast, we hope to tread the murky waters of the indie music world and provide an added tool for your musical journey. Born out of their daily work with artists at cdbaby.com, Kevin, Chris, and Bolton work to educate and encourage artists while building community among fellow musicians. The DIY Musician Podcast features interviews with promoters, lawyers, publishers, bookers, and artists of all styles and backgrounds. Kevin and the gang will also share tips, tricks, breaks and mistakes---all in the name of being indie. Join us!
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- Copyright: 2006-2009
Podcasts:
Yes, the entertainment industry is obsessed with newness and youth, but your age doesn’t have to be an obstacle to success. In fact, if you play it right, your history can be an asset. In this episode, Chris and Kevin talk about some ways to make sure you’ll have a long-term career that matures with... The post #185: Is your age an obstacle to music success? appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
The biggest thing holding your music back might be YOU! In this episode you’ll hear Jack Conte (of the band Pomplamoose) talk about the importance of creative momentum, the crippling effect of premature self critique, and why you need to put out as much music as possible to create the widest “funnel” for your potential... The post #184: Jack Conte – How to get fans appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
You’ve finished your first recording, but how do you turn that into the start of an actual music career? In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss the essential steps you should take to begin (or restart) your music career on the right footing, make a good impression, and build your “brand” with intention. Plus some... The post #183: How to get your music career started appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Recorded live at the 2016 DIY Musician Conference with Tony van Veen, Karen Marie Mason, Bob Baker, Martin Atkins, Chris Robley and Mark Hornsby. A solid hour of 60 quick tips on marketing, social media, songwriting, recording, distribution, PR, and artist management, jammed into a single, high-impact hour, presented by experts with decades of experience. Better... The post #182: 60 ideas in 60 minutes appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
The first step in establishing a playlisting presence on Spotify is to create your own playlists, seed them with your own music, and attract followers. But what works? What’s a waste of time? How do you get Spotify to take notice? In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about their own recent playlisting experiences and... The post #181: How to get your music on Spotify playlists, Pt 2 appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Getting your music onto a popular Spotify playlist is the modern-day equivalent of having a hit song in a local radio market. It’s an important step in reaching a larger following, and it can drive significant revenue. But you don’t just GET a song placed in a curated Spotify playlist. You need to work your... The post #180: How to get your music on Spotify playlists, Pt 1 appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Checking the data — it’s probably NOT the most inspiring aspect of your music career, right? But the key to success could be waiting just below the surface of those daily reports and analytics. You just need to make a habit of looking, noticing the trends, and adjusting to the unexpected. That’s what Kevin Breuner... The post #179: How I got 50,000 views in 3 days appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
We love getting listener feedback, whether it comes in on our listener line, by email, or in comments and tweets. As 2016 nears its close, Kevin and Chris use this final episode of the year to answer listener questions, recap some big music streaming news, and more. Happy holidays! The post #178: Your questions and our answers appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
“Christmas time is here again,” as the Beatles once sang, bringing with it a huge spike in music sales, streaming activity, concert opportunities, YouTube ad revenue, tablet and smartphone purchases, and more. Is your music ready to conquer Christmas this year? In this episode, Kevin and Chris draw up plans for you to make the... The post #177: Musician’s guide to conquering the holidays appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Are you really ready to release your new music? In the frenzied juggling act that leads up to the launch of a new song or album, it’s easy to miss some crucial things, or let them slip through the cracks because you’re over-eager, under-prepared, or just not properly informed. In this episode, DIY musician and musician... The post #176: Ari Herstand – 26 things to do before you release your song or album appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Most musicians are terrible at telling their story and describing their sound. Why? We’re inside the music AND the mind that made it, so it’s easy to lose perspective. But a band that has a solid grasp on their branding has a huge advantage over acts that don’t. In this episode, taped live at the... The post #175: The Authentic Artist Branding Bootcamp (DIY Musician Podcast Live!) appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
You don’t need to completely redesign your website to keep your fans engaged. Sometimes all it takes is a few simple tweaks. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss 12 tips that will help you get the most out of your current website — plus big streaming news (and a major discount on web hosting and... The post #174: 12 Tips for a Better Band Website appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
How do you get music noticed in a world that has become so noisy? Is it possible to get anyone’s attention in an age where we’re bombarded with constant messaging and information? In his opening keynote for the 2016 DIY Musician Conference, Kevin lays out the foundation for cutting through the noise and getting people... The post #173: Kevin Breuner – Cutting Through the Noise appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Deep voice: “In a world where one thousand independent musicians take over a historic and haunted hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago for the weekend…” For this episode, Kevin and Chris give a preview of the DIY Musician Conference and talk about the moments they’re most looking forward to. Plus big music streaming news. The post #172: The 2016 DIY Musician Conference Preview appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
We like to think we’re unique as snowflakes, but we musicians can be pretty similar when it comes to the mistakes we (continue to) make. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss 10 common errors and oversights many DIY artists are guilty of. Are you guilty too? Plus, news about SoundCloud albums, Spotify playlists, the... The post #171: 10 mistakes you might be making with your music right now appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
