Comments on: CD Release Tips

By: Emily Jones

Emily Jones — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:49:00 +0000

Nice one and thanks from http://gbshop.info

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By: rob

rob — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:27:00 +0000

If you are an undiscovered independent music artist, releasing a single,
or creating anticipation, is not going to do anything. The big artists do it
because they can, everyone else is just trying to be found in the
first place. Most other bands, and artists, sell most of their CD’s at their
shows/gigs. If you don’t have a CD to sell, than you are missing out.
The faster you make a professional sounding CD, and the faster
it get’s out there, the better. Most bands/artists that make CD’s
will never sell enough to make any money, it’s very tough
out there, so much free(or downloadable music). They
can just go to You tube a get free music anytime they want.
CD production companies make their mone on a ll the
want to be music artists, and there are thousands of them.

By: Freddie Collins Howard

Freddie Collins Howard — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:46:23 +0000

Sound Information. Thank you.
Freddie C Howard
Howcee Productions Gospel Blog Talk Radio
Gospel Music and The Media Today

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By: Scott Cleveland

Scott Cleveland — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:25:19 +0000

I am a Jazz pianist who leads a piano trio and duo. We’ve just finished our first CD in a state of the art digital studio where I teach, but being a marketing rookie, I appreciated all the help. I’m not quite sure how the pre-release of a single works in Jazz, since the market share is generally much smaller than rock and pop music (which I also enjoy), and the idea of a “hit” single is generally not part of the Jazz ethos. I’m just raising the question of how music style might affect marketing approach.

By: Preston McCurty

Preston McCurty — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:31:14 +0000

I do agree with every point you hit on ,i also want to approach the music that way and stay on track to reach the main goal. Preston McCurty, OUTTA POCKET RECORDS

By: Rick Gleason

Rick Gleason — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:31:52 +0000

Great article and very timely for us with a debut album “Crystal Ball” scheduled for a release party here in Seattle this coming September. We knew we needed to “hype” the release and your article and accompanying comments gave us valuable information on just how to do that.

Thanks Disc Makers! You’re always providing educational and though-provoking ways to make a dent in this highly competitive but rewarding adventure. It’s greatly appreciated.

By: Kim K

Kim K — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:35:43 +0000

Hi Diana! I can understand you wanting to do a christmas album but seeing as you’ve had problems once trying to sell your cd and you still REALLY want to do this Christmas project – Do it as inexpensively as possible, meaning you on guitar or piano – don’t forget – at least with your other cd you can sing those songs anytime to promote it.
With holiday albums, you only have a small window to sing the songs to sell it live, promote it. I know from experience. Just being devil’s advocate but why would people spend the money on your christmas cd if they didn’t on your regular cd?
And yes, doing digital only will keep your manufacturing costs to nil, etc. I guess it depends on whether or not you play live alot, that helps sell actual manufactured cds.
Just something to think about, concerning the Christmas cd.
Good luck to you in all you do though!!! Stay positive!
Cheers!