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Digital Music Distribituion 101: the importance of good metadata

[This article was written by Michelle Fletcher, Digital Operations Inspector at CD Baby.] The official definition of metadata is, “a set of data that describes and gives information about other data.” Metadata, in this particular musical context, is the information that you input during the CD Baby submission process for your album or single, including: …

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5 ways to promote your new holiday single

Holiday songs are fun to record and fans love them. But there's a LOT of Christmas music out there. How do you get people to hear YOUR song this season?

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Performing live music is a nerve-racking experience. No amount of singing in the mirror or head-banging in the garage can quite prepare you for...

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Independent Music and Social Media Marketing | Disc Makers

We've got posts with advice to help you build your online presence and artist brand through social media marketing with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & more

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The Initial Mistakes A Young Musician Makes | Disc Makers

Every young musician has a lot to understand about where to focus his time and energy. Here's a guide to help you find your focus and take the first steps.

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Seven Ways To Increase YouTube Views | Disc Makers

If you’re planning on posting videos to YouTube, work to increase YouTube views and the number of clicks for your next video by following these seven steps.

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The Benefits Of Collaborating With Another Musician

There are many benefits to collaborating with another musician, including creative growth, press opportunities, and a chance for a whole lotta exposure,

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Quality Over Quantity For Your Next CD Release | Disc Makers

How nice would it be to hand someone your CD without a disclaimer? Choose to make the most of your budget and don't overreach on your next CD release.

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Songwriting: Advice and Insight on the Craft of Writing A Song

We've interviewed songwriters, posted songwriting advice, and excerpted books. Here are articles we've posted on songwriting from a variety of angles

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Snapchat for musicians: a beginner's guide

For certain musicians, Snapchat can be a powerful music promotion tool. The video messaging platform allows musicians to create mini music videos that...

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**Guest post written by Megan Liscomb, originally posted on TakeLessons.com. "Congrats on getting the big gig! Whether you’re preparing for your band’s first show or your album-release party, these tips will help you learn how to promote your band, make your best impression on stage, and get invited back to the venue to do it all again."

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8 reasons you aren't getting publicity for your music

Musicians dream of getting massive amounts of publicity, but getting press as an emerging artist can be tough. Journalists and bloggers are inundated...

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5 ways to raise your band's Facebook page from the dead

If your band's presence on Facebook has suffered over the past few years, there are a few simple things you can do to bring your page back from the dead.

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What's the best investment you ever made in your music?

As the saying goes, you gotta spend money to make money. So let us know, what's the best money you ever spent on your music career? Did it help you...

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The Record Producer And Pre-production | Disc Makers

Record producer Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers) helps define a producer's role and outlines the production process in this post.

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How To Crowdfund | 11 Steps To Successful Crowdfunding – Disc Makers

Want to know how to crowdfund your next project? Follow these 11 steps and you'll be on your way to crowdfunding success. Learn to engage fans & raise money.