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importance of merch Joey Stuckey

The importance of merch for today’s working musician

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Disc Makers

Being blind hasn’t stopped Joey Stuckey from living a life of intention, joy, and music-making. He also helps design and sell his merch, which is a big part of his revenue stream as an indie artist. Read the post.

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Get social with Disc Makers!

June 22, 2018June 26, 2018 Disc Makers

You already know that Disc Makers sets the standard for independent CD manufacturing for musicians. Now it’s time to get social with Disc Makers’ social media. Read the post.

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Why indie musicians make CDs [Infographic]

March 17, 2017May 15, 2018 Disc Makers

Independent artists rely on the tangible media that is the music CD. As a physical representation of their hard work, a means of increasing revenue, and to establish their brand, independent musicians use CDs in ways major label artists don’t. Read More.

#tourlife hacks with The Accidentals

#TourLife hacks: CDs, merch, and fan appreciation with The Accidentals

December 9, 2016December 12, 2016 Disc Makers

From playing shows to selling CDs and merch to finding time for self care, life on the road requires a balance between your personal, public, and business life. The Accidentals share some #TourLife hacks with us. Read More.

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What music industry career matches your personality? [Infographic]

May 19, 2016March 6, 2017 Disc Makers

It’s not a mystery that many musicians don’t have the personality to cut it as a business or music manager as a music industry career. It’s also clear that not everyone interested in music has the personality fit for the limelight. Read more.

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The independent musician’s guide to social media marketing

October 16, 2015June 9, 2020 Disc Makers

Updated June 2020. Social media marketing is free (mostly), it gives you worldwide reach, and it helps you interact with new and existing fans of your music. Learn to manage and optimize your social profiles with these posts and then pick up your guitar, hit the studio, or play your next show. Read the post.

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Songwriting: advice and insight on the craft of writing a song

October 8, 2015March 23, 2020 Disc Makers

We’ve posted songwriting advice that covers music theory, the use of interesting (and basic) chords to spice up your writing, lyric writing, and being generally creative as a writer. We also have exclusive interviews with hit songwriters, include excerpts from books, and explore a variety of other topics that relate to the craft of writing a song. Check ’em out! Read the posts.

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Crowdfunding for musicians: tips, tactics, and trends

October 2, 2015March 23, 2020 Disc Makers

We’ve been covering the topics and trends of crowdfunding for musicians for years. Here’s a collection of posts that tackle topics spanning settling on a platform, setting goals and timelines, pricing rewards, and a whole lot more. Check out these posts, and keep coming back, we’ll keep adding new content. Read more.

CD Baby announces the DIY Musician Conference schedule

September 2, 2015September 3, 2015 Disc Makers

music conferenceCD Baby is hosting its premiere DIY Musician Conference at Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago on October 23-25 in Chicago. There’s an impressive assortment of workshops, panels, and showcases scheduled, built specifically around the needs of independent musicians. Read more.

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Great vocalists from yesterday and today [infographic]

June 15, 2015March 6, 2017 Disc Makers

From being able to sort by vocal range and high or low note, the graphic with the keyboard and the chart layout is impressive stuff. From the same folks who brought us the “100 Years of Rock” infographic, here’s another interactive gem that’s worth a few minutes of your time. Read more.

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Every music genre in one incredible interactive infographic

May 13, 2015March 6, 2017 Disc Makers

This amazing infographic is an exhaustive exploration of just about every genre of music you can imagine – and a ton you’ve never heard of – with music clips and animation to help you connect any given musical style to its influences and the styles it spawned. Read more.

Top 10 CD Baby Albums: April 2015

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 Disc Makers

sawyer fredericksgeorge donaldson Here are the 10 best-selling albums in April: See all 10…

Top 10 CD Baby Albums: March 2015

April 1, 2015April 1, 2015 Disc Makers

george donaldson/>Farmikos Here are the 10 best-selling albums in March: See all 10…

Don’t wait ’til the day after to get music instrument insurance

March 19, 2015July 18, 2019 Disc Makers

Sasha Brown of Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds had set an appointment to get music instrument insurance. Two days before the call, $11K worth of instruments were stolen out of the band’s van. Read more.

Top 10 CD Baby Albums: February 2015

March 2, 2015March 3, 2015 Disc Makers

george donaldsonFarmikosbanded salutations Here are the 10 best-selling albums in February: See all 10…

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