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Sell your CDs online: Stake a tent at Bandcamp

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Ready to start selling CDs and merch online? Bandcamp offers a customizable solution with the independent musician in mind. Read the post.

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How to promote your record release

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

Now that your music is recorded, your product and assets have been created, and your release calendar set, it’s time to promote your record. Read the post.

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Preparing your music for distribution: How to release and sell your music, Part 3

February 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

There are many steps to successfully releasing and selling your music, and getting your product prepared and your distribution channels aligned are critical elements of your plan. Read the post.

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How to promote a record release, Part 2: Your release schedule

January 25, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

There’s a lot of planning and production that goes into releasing and selling your music. The second post in our series focuses on planning your record release schedule. Read the post.

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How to promote a release and sell your music, Part 1

January 18, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

There’s a lot of planning and production that goes into releasing and selling your music. This series of blog posts breaks it all down and gives you a blueprint to achieve success. Read the post.

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Take the challenge: Produce an album this February!

January 14, 2022January 27, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As we head out of the holiday fog to greet the new year, why not sign up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and produce an entire album of new music in 28 days? Read the post.

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What’s a record label looking for?

December 2, 2021February 24, 2022 Tony van Veen

These five questions are ones a record label needs answers to if you hope to get attention and a potential deal. Read the post

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The pros and cons of a major-label record deal

November 16, 2021December 20, 2021 Tony van Veen

Getting signed to a major label is a dream come true, right? Well, there are definite advantages, but your chances of career success are somewhere way south of guaranteed. Read the post.

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Should you sign a record deal or stay independent?

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Tony van Veen

There are downsides to being an independent artist, but there are so many incredible advantages, as well. We look at the pros and cons of signing a record deal versus staying independent. Read the post

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The album release in the streaming era

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Tony van Veen

In today’s streaming era, while music promotion should launch a new album release, your music is always “on the shelf” and lightning can strike long after it first hits the marketplace. Read the post

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How to record, release, and promote an album in 90 days

June 23, 2021August 3, 2021 Disc Makers

We’ll help you plan and organize all the events and decisions that go into making an album — from day one in the studio to your continuing sales and promotion efforts. Read the post.

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The story of “The Happy Song” (or “The joy of musical manipulation”)

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Andre Calilhanna

“The Happy Song” is music that is scientifically engineered to make a baby happy. Is it freaky mind control or brilliant use of resources? Or a bit of both? Read the post.

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Need a creative spark? Create an album in 29 days!

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Nothing spurs creativity like a deadline. Get your songwriting started by signing up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and create an entire album in the month of February. Read the post.

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Writing a business plan for your music career

January 31, 2019November 23, 2021 Chris Huff

For all the creativity needed to sustain a career in music, having a business plan is one way to stay grounded, define your goals, and keep you reaching for the stars. Read the post.

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You aren’t qualified to judge your music

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

When it comes to being a music artist, your job is to be creative and productive and release lots of music. Let the marketplace and your fans judge your music. Read the post.

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