The Practical, Tactical Path to a Successful Music Career
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.
Author: Tony van Veen
Tony’s Tips for Music Success and Longevity
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.
Disc Makers is Still Making CDs (and lots of ‘em)
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.
Digital music distribution Q&A: Pricing, payment, support, and more
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
Digital music distribution: It’s not just about streaming
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.
Choosing a digital distributor for your music: Part 1
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.
Making music income when you don’t perform live
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.
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4 reasons your music needs to be on TikTok
Should you start promoting your music on TikTok? We’ve got four compelling reasons to join the latest online hotspot. Read the post.
Who are you as a music artist? (Thoughts on your artist brand.)
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.
Want to double your merch and CD sales? Here’s how to do it.
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.
Streaming vs. CDs — Who wins?
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.
Set your music goals for 2023
’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.
How to build a music career (and hold down a day job)
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.
Why you need to rehearse your live performance
Band rehearsals generally serve one of three purposes — and chances are you’re squandering this valuable time. Read the post.
CD Baby won’t promote my music? Why not?
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.