Releasing an album is a big deal. It’s a lot of work and requires planning. But it’s totally worth it. And totally doable. I want to help show you how to release an album effectively. So I interviewed singer-songwriter Zach Winters via email. Winters has put out several releases (EPs and albums) and a handful …
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There’s a myth in the world of sampling… “It’s totally legal to sample someone else’s song without permission. As long as the sample you use is shorter than six seconds.” Wrong. Totally incorrect. Please don’t believe this misconception. Want to clear a sample without potentially getting sued? You need to go through the proper channels. …
Looking for the inside scoop on promoting your music? I interviewed Chris Robley from CDBaby to learn what musicians can do to get their music heard. On top of being a singer-songwriter, Chris is the Senior Content Specialist and editor of the DIY Musician Blog, and he co-hosts the DIY Musician Podcast. Oh, and he’s …
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If you’re wondering what music blogs to submit to, I got you. This post includes info on 30 indie music blogs. An intro, their preferred genres, and how you can submit your music. Let’s go…
Like the rest of us, you want a glowing press write-up. And as an indie musician, you may naturally look to indie music blogs. But how do you submit your music to blogs and actually get featured? There are two main ways to approach this. This article will show you how to use both approaches …
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Sometimes it’s hard to ask for help. Especially as a musician. Many of us (including me) want to do it ourselves. That’s why we’re called DIY musicians. But if we could see the benefits of accepting help, we’d be way better off. So I want to explore the idea of getting a music mentor.
One of the many ways songwriters can make money is with a publishing deal. But lots of songwriters aren’t sure what these deals are. Today, you’ll learn what a publishing deal is and the key strategies to getting one.
The world is online. Are you? If you’re not, it’s about time. Building a simple website is essential to growing your music career. Luckily, there are website-building platforms that make it so easy an 8-year-old could do it. In this post, I’ll talk about why you need a website, what it needs to include, and …
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Releasing an album can be overwhelming. I know this feeling first-hand. But it’s totally possible—if you separate the process into steps. So in this post, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to make an album. From selecting the songs to promoting the finished project.
Music distribution is available to literally anyone. And now there are tons of distribution companies out there. But there is one big downside to that… How do you choose the right music distributor? Sometimes, having too many options can complicate things. And that’s true with choosing a distributor. So to help, I’m going to cover …
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