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You’ve Been Hired to Create Original Music: How Much Do You Charge? 27 Aug 2013 | 07:35 pm
Composing for hire: the client, the money, and you My wife works at a locally owned hair salon, and they recently put together a short, 90-second video that would act as the intro on their website. S...
SXSW Panel Picker Time – We Need your Vote! 24 Aug 2013 | 06:20 am
It’s that time of year again – SXSW panel picker time! And even though Austin’s premier music conference is still several months away (March 7-16, 2014), now is the time for YOU to decide which worksh...
Microphone Tutorial – 5 Top Tips to Get the Most from Your Affordable Vocal Mic 22 Aug 2013 | 08:13 pm
Recording vocals is a high-stakes part of the music-making process. Despite what your egomaniacal guitarist thinks, the vocals are what most people hearing your blood-sweat-&-tear-infused recording wi...
5 Tips to Improve Your Home Recordings Right Away 21 Aug 2013 | 07:26 pm
[This article was written by guest contributor Pat Walsh, lead guitarist of the band Chaser Eight.] As most of us are well aware, we’re now living in the age of the home recording studio. An old lap....
Facebook Promoted Posts for Musicians: How to Build Your Email List on Autopilot (Without Spending a Lot of Money!) 20 Aug 2013 | 06:33 pm
Disclaimer: You don’t need a huge budget to use Facebook Ads effectively. However, if you don’t believe in spending ANY money to promote your music, this strategy isn’t for you. Growing your email li...
The Art of the Set List: Choosing the Right Songs in the Right Order 19 Aug 2013 | 08:45 pm
A well-crafted set list can mean the difference between a superb, decent, pedestrian, or down-right awful performance. Hand-in-hand with talent and presentation (attire, lighting, segues, etc.), a wel...
It’s Not Just About YOUR YouTube Channel: Why It’s Important to Monetize Your Songs Too 16 Aug 2013 | 07:19 pm
You probably already know that YouTube has become one of the most effective ways for modern musicians to get their music heard. You probably already know that having a strong video presence is a grea...
How A Song In A Commercial Drove Over 10,000 iTunes Downloads 16 Aug 2013 | 02:00 am
[This post is written by guest contributor Andy Lykens.] Most musicians know that landing a sync license for a song is a great way to generate immediate income, garner attention from a large audience...
Musicians, Do You Have Health Insurance? 14 Aug 2013 | 08:46 pm
Are you a musician or songwriter? The folks at Future of Music Coalition have a question for you: do you currently have health insurance? From now until August 31, 2013, Future of Music Coalition, Fr...
What Makes a Great Band Name? 13 Aug 2013 | 10:18 pm
CD Baby’s Instant Band Name Generator OK. Now that we’ve gotten that out of our system, let’s take a look at some serious things to consider when you’re thinking about your band’s name — and what’s g...
