The 8 Issues You’ll Deal with on Tour Touring and playing live can be amazing. On great nights, when everything is going right, you get to feel the buzz of performing your songs in front of an audience who returns the energy. Yes, great shows can lead to new fans, merch sales, more gigs, and good press. But no matter […]
The 8 Issues You’ll Deal with on Tour
Want to Get Songs Placed in TV & Film?
Want to Get Songs Placed in TV & Film? Want to get your tracks placed in major TV shows, movies, or video games? There are a few common things music supervisors look for in the songs they license. There are also a few common mistakes that can turn them away. In this quick video, Brett Byrd — CD Baby’s Manager […]
The Five Things You MUST Bring to Your Next Music Conference
The Five Things You MUST Bring to Your Next Music Conference If you’re serious about your music, you know you’re going to spend some combination of time, money, and effort whenever you attend a music conference. It’s a commitment. You’re there to take things to a higher level, reach more people, earn more money, book more gigs — and you […]
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining)
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining) [Workshop your singing with Matt in-person at the DIY Musician Conference, this August 26-28 in Austin — or watch the virtual conference from anywhere in the world.] We’ve all been there. You’re getting ready to sing that beautiful high note when all of a sudden, it feels like the bottom drops out of your […]
2022 DIY Musician Conference Preview
2022 DIY Musician Conference Preview Exciting keynote announcements, session details, and more! With 60,000 new tracks released on Spotify every day, you need an advantage that will help your music rise above the noise and get noticed amidst that daily mountain of new music. You can’t leave it to luck. Your advantage will come from work, strategy, connections, and collaboration. […]