Creating and maintaining an artist brand is different for every independent artist. It’s part of the joy (and challenge) of being independent — that you don’t have a team guiding … Continue reading →| DIY Musician
Email marketing is direct, personal, and (relative to something like social advertising) affordable. Plus, an email address is like someone's online ID, so while fans might hop from social platform| DIY Musician
Why should musicians use YouTube? YouTube is a top platform for music discovery— 70% of Americans aged 12 and up use it to find new music. With over 2 billion| DIY Musician
Merchandise is a primary revenue stream for independent musicians. Recent studies show fans in 2025 are buying more than ever, averaging 2.1 items per purchase and $64 pre-tax on merchandise.| DIY Musician
Making the complex details of music rights easier to understand. Find what you need here to help you make sense of issues like copyright law and more.| DIY Musician
Creating and maintaining an artist brand is different for every independent artist. It’s part of the joy (and challenge) of being independent — that you don’t have a team guiding| DIY Musician
Press coverage is a powerful arm of your music release strategy. Writeups can win you new fans, strengthen your reputation, and create lasting opportunities. That starts with learning to pitch| DIY Musician
Looking for some quick ways to spruce up your social media? According to the July 2025 Songwriters Survey from Midia, 1 in every 5 songwriters is prioritizing social media for| DIY Musician
From sharing stages to exchanging emails, a lot of networking in the music industry is organic and spontaneous. It’s why common advice is to stay active: play and attend shows| DIY Musician
The Best Strategies for Releasing a Single Now that you understand why singles are so important in today’s music industry (see Part 1), it’s time to focus on the strategy| DIY Musician
Making your own music is a true labor of love. You can pour your heart and soul into crafting the melodies and getting the words just right. Having your songs| DIY Musician
Every touring band needs a stage plot. You'll be making the lives of club owners, venue bookers, and live-sound engineers much easier by sending them an accurate stage plot and| DIY Musician
Booking shows as an indie artist can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategies, you can create opportunities that help you grow your audience and sharpen| DIY Musician
Social media is the music marketing equivalent of busking on the street. Contending with shifting algorithms and a constant stream of content is like vying for the attention of passersby.| DIY Musician
Whether you’re an active musician maintaining countless pages to manage your music career or a new artist looking to make a splash with your debut release, a centralized music landing| DIY Musician
It’s no secret that making short-form videos can be a powerful strategy for musicians. Countless artists have used them to grow their fanbase and get more ears on their music.| DIY Musician
Releasing a single song might seem simple—record it, upload it, and wait for streams to roll in. But in today’s fast-moving music industry, a strategic approach to singles is essential| DIY Musician
Your songs can be used in Stories on Instagram. Instagram Stories are huuuuuuuuge right now, with at least 400,000,000 users creating and viewing Stories on Instagram every day. For the| DIY Musician
Can Facebook and Instagram ads really help you promote your music, build an audience, and sell merch? In short: yes. And here's how.| DIY Musician
How to get people to use your music on TikTok. Many artists are wondering how to grow their audience on TikTok. Over the past year the video platform has become| DIY Musician
Learn how to make more fans using the latest tools and tips on music promotion from experts in the industry. From social media to fan newsletters, and more.| DIY Musician
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,| DIY Musician
Verifying your artist profile is the most important thing you can do on Spotify That's a bold statement, but it's true. Getting verified on Spotify allows you to access Spotify| DIY Musician
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem frequencies and enhance| DIY Musician
Why making acceptable cover art is so important. In the streaming era, you need cover art for every single and album you release. Not only should that artwork LOOK good;| DIY Musician
Unless you're a true social butterfly, networking with promoters, bookers, members of the press and other pros in your scene is probably the most difficult part of being an indie| DIY Musician
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| DIY Musician
As musicians, we spend lots of time thinking about things like the song we just finished writing, the album we’re planning to record, the shows we’ll book, and the platforms| DIY Musician
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| DIY Musician
What is music publishing? Music publishing is the exploitation of a song’s composition copyright. The composition of a song is the lyrics and melody as written by one or more| DIY Musician
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| DIY Musician
Learn music career tips to advance your career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch and more!| DIY Musician
Ever felt the frustration of sifting through a digital haystack just to find one tiny needle of a file? You're not alone! In the chaotic world of file organization, disorder| DIY Musician
Photo by Rhianonne Stone (@rhianonnestone) Planning Ahead for Success In 2023, I released my debut album, “Romance” — a cinematic neo-soul record with themes of romantic love, inner healing, and| DIY Musician
Did you know that using Spotify's Canvas feature encourages listeners to interact with your song? Spotify’s data backs it up. If your song has a high-quality Canvas video, listeners| DIY Musician
For most DIY Musicians, embarking on a tour is an exhilarating adventure, but let's face it— it comes with its own set of challenges. The tight confines of tour vans,| DIY Musician
Explore the highlights of 2023 on our DIY Musician Blog. As we wrap up the year, count on DIY Musician to guide you through the highlights and get you ready| DIY Musician
You’ve put out songs. You’re getting streams. You’re building a fan base. But are you making the most out of your music? You might not be if you haven’t added| DIY Musician
CD Baby is not able to provide you with legal advice or make legal conclusions about your circumstances. We urge you to consult with an attorney. Please see this article| DIY Musician
