Diy Musician Podcast

“How can I build a successful career without going on tour?” That’s one question we get asked a lot on the DIY Musician Podcast. Whether your travels are limited by a job, a family, or a disdain for... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

What can artists learn and experience at 2017’s DIY Musician Conference in Nashville? In this episode, Kevin and Chris give a detailed conference preview to help you plan your trip. Plus Soundcloud... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

Spotify’s recent “fake artist” issue: a real streaming rights conspiracy, or a whole lot of nothing?  Who gets to decide what a “real artist” is anyway? In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk through... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

Many of the things you’ve probably heard about music streaming are wrong, yet those myths persist. Why? In this episode, Kevin and Chris debunk some of the prevalent music streaming myths, try to... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

Are you making a clear and powerful impression with your music releases, career choices, merch, visuals, and shows? In this episode, Chris and Kevin discuss five things they learned about artist... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

Kevin last spoke to Cathy on Episode #169 of the podcast where she detailed the opportunities in the world of sync licensing for independent artists. That episode garnered a lot of positive feedback... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

There’s a good reason why “poor musician” jokes abound: we aren’t known — by and large — for our financial acumen. Have you found yourself complaining about not making any money in this biz? Well,... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

Anyone can point a smartphone and hit the Facebook Live button. But can you put on a real SHOW through Facebook Live? IN this episode, Kevin talks with Wade Sutton and Amanda Jones about how they... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

What rights are you entitled to when you create original music? WHY and HOW should you copyright your music? What happens if you don’t properly register your copyrights with the Library of Congress?... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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?... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

“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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com