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Author: Tony van Veen

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The Practical, Tactical Path to a Successful Music Career

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 Tony van Veen

You can’t lose sight of the practical, tactical steps involved with achieving a successful music career. Here are another 15 things to consider. Read the post.

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Tony’s Tips for Music Success and Longevity

September 6, 2023September 12, 2023 Tony van Veen

The music biz is a tough place to make a living, but having a long and productive career as a musician is an attainable goal. But how, exactly? Read the post.

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Disc Makers is Still Making CDs (and lots of ‘em)

June 13, 2023June 29, 2023 Tony van Veen

Disc Makers is still making CDs (and vinyl LPs), and we will continue to manufacture them for as long as you need them. Read the post.

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Digital music distribution Q&A: Pricing, payment, support, and more

May 19, 2023June 29, 2023 Tony van Veen

In part three of this series on digital music distribution, I address things that I get the most questions — and complaints — about from artists: finances, ease of use, and customer service. Read the post

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Digital music distribution: It’s not just about streaming

May 10, 2023June 29, 2023 Tony van Veen

In part two of my series about digital music distribution, I address the other platforms where your distributor will deliver your music content beyond the streaming sites. Read the post.

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Choosing a digital distributor for your music: Part 1

April 28, 2023May 19, 2023 Tony van Veen

I’m jumping in on the weighty topic of how to choose the right digital distributor for your music. Here’s part one in my series. Read the post.

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Making music income when you don’t perform live

March 28, 2023March 29, 2023 Tony van Veen

Not out there playing gigs and selling merch at shows? Royalties and sync licensing are among the ways you can generate music income in today’s music industry.
Read the post.

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4 reasons your music needs to be on TikTok

March 5, 2023March 28, 2023 Tony van Veen

Should you start promoting your music on TikTok? We’ve got four compelling reasons to join the latest online hotspot. Read the post.

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Who are you as a music artist? (Thoughts on your artist brand.)

February 10, 2023March 28, 2023 Tony van Veen

To attract an audience to your music, you need to tell a story, and a deliberate approach to building your artist brand is key to doing it right. Read the post.

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Want to double your merch and CD sales? Here’s how to do it.

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

There are simple ways to boost merch and CD sales at gigs — but you’ve got to have merch and CDs to do it! Read the post.

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Streaming vs. CDs — Who wins?

January 6, 2023January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

We live in a streaming world — yet revenues from physical media (i.e., CDs and vinyl LPs) continue to grow every year. Read the post.

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Set your music goals for 2023

December 30, 2022January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

’Tis the season for setting goals for your personal, musical, and career objectives. It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but you need to take it seriously. Read the post.

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How to build a music career (and hold down a day job)

November 29, 2022January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

Here’s a seven-step plan to help you manage the practical reality of building a music career while living your “regular” life. Read the post.

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Why you need to rehearse your live performance

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Tony van Veen

Band rehearsals generally serve one of three purposes — and chances are you’re squandering this valuable time. Read the post.

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CD Baby won’t promote my music? Why not?

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Tony van Veen

Frustrated because your distributor isn’t doing enough to promote your music? The problem isn’t your distributor, it’s your expectations and understanding of who is responsible for driving demand for your product. Read the post.

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