Diy Musician Podcast
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Sinopsis
Making music and building a career is more accessible to musicians than ever before, but how do you actually get your music in the ears of real music fans? The DIY Musician Podcast features interviews with promoters, lawyers, publishers, bookers, and artists of all styles and backgrounds to bring you the all the latest in music promotion and marketing. Born out of their daily work with artists at CD Baby and their own musical pursuits, Kevin and Chris are leading the charge to educate and encourage artists while building community among fellow musicians.
Episodios
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#263: How to deal with failure and rejection
10/09/2020 Duración: 01h25minLet’s get real for a sec: Musicians are well acquainted with rejection and failure. But we don’t want to admit it, do we? In this podcast episode, Kevin and Chris talk about the kinds of rejections you’ll inevitably encounter as a musician, how to deal with it, and maybe even transform it into something positive. Plus listener questions. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 05: Birds of Chicago
01/09/2020 Duración: 01h01minBirds of Chicago are a husband and wife folk/soul duo based in Nashville, TN. In this episode of the DIY Musician Stories podcast, Alli and JT chat with Montse about their origin story, writing process, and what it’s been like to pause and pivot from a life on the road. They also talk about collective grief, the rejection every artist encounters, finding your tribe, and much more.
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#262: Getting attention with online advertising
26/08/2020 Duración: 01h09minFew people are going to notice your music simply because you've made it. You have to do something ELSE to get attention, and online advertising opens up an affordable way to create awareness, stir interest, and build a fanbase as an independent musician. In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about advertising for musicians, the power of a new interactive ad tool, and much more. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#261: What musicians need to know about Instagram Reels
21/08/2020 Duración: 01h15minMusicians, it's time to get Reel. Instagram Reels — Instagram's answer to TikTok — is now available, and your music can be there too! In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss the features of Instagram Reels, why it matters for your music career, and what it means for TikTok. Plus, gossip and rants about Spotify's Daniel Ek, listeners calls, and more. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 04: Maya de Vitry
12/08/2020 Duración: 01h06minMaya de Vitry is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In this episode Maya tells us about releasing her beautiful album How To Break a Fall just as the pandemic started to hit. Maya and Montse also chat about holding day-jobs as an artist, self-forgiveness, and social media breaks.
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#260: Creating videos for 2020 and beyond
12/08/2020 Duración: 42minWhen it comes to creating videos to promote music, most artists and labels are still operating under that old paradigm of one “Official” music video, which drastically limits their reach and potential impact they get from video. In this episode of the podcast, Kevin is joined by Diarmuid Moloney, the CEO and Co-Founder of Rotor Video to discuss how developing a video strategy in 2020 and beyond looks very different than what we were used to in the past. Get 50% off your first ROTOR Video by using coupon: CDBABY50
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 03: Mary Gauthier
29/07/2020 Duración: 51minMary Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter who has struck a balance between her own artistry and penning songs for singers such as Blake Shelton and Jimmy Buffett. In 2017, Mary was the keynote speaker at CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference, and had 1000 attendees wiping tears from their eyes after her talk about the transformative power of songwriting to heal trauma. In this episode, Mary conveys that power, while discussing her songcraft, and her new memoir "Saved by the Song," the way her life has changed since the pandemic, and much more. If you’re a songwriter, or want to be, this episode is a must listen. More episodes here: https://podcast.cdbaby.com/category/diy-musician-stories/
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 02: Amythyst Kiah
27/07/2020 Duración: 01h05minSinger-songwriter Amythyst Kiah is a solo artist, and can be heard alongside Layla McCalla, Allison Russell and Rhiannon Giddens in the Grammy nominated project Our Native Daughters. In this episode of the NEW DIY Musician Stories podcast, Amythsyt Kiah talks openly about overcoming trauma and pain and how music was her emotional vehicle to process deep feelings. She speaks on the transition of music in her life from an escape into a career, on being a part of the Grammy nominated project Our Native Daughters, and how she’s been leaning into live streams during this time.
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#259: 10 Strategies for releasing a single in 2020
27/07/2020 Duración: 01h15minIt’s time to rethink the way you release singles. Standalone tracks are no longer SOLELY tied to larger album promo efforts. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss 10 strategies for releasing single songs so you can grow your audience, build algorithmic momentum on streaming platforms, and stay inspired. Plus listener questions! Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 01: Misty Boyce
14/07/2020 Duración: 52minMisty Boyce is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She is part of Sara Bareilles and Lord Huron’s band, and has an incredible solo career to boot! In this episode of the NEW DIY Musician Stories podcast, Misty talks about what it's like being a "sideman" vs. a solo artist, the artist/manager relationship, and her recent collaboration with Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith.
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#258: Taking your live-stream to the next level!
10/06/2020 Duración: 01h29minWith so many artists turning to live-streaming, it’s time to ensure you stand out from the rest and take yours to the next level. In this episode Kevin and Chris share more tips on presenting yourself like a pro. Plus, you get a rundown of all the gear Chris uses to pull off a top notch livestream. The article on Zoom audio tips mentioned in the episode can be found HERE. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#257: Live-stream success pt 2 - Henry Invisible
26/05/2020 Duración: 49minOn this episode of the podcast, Kevin chats with Henry Invisible to discuss how he’s using live-streaming to make his music go further and reach a broader audience. Henry had been live-streaming before COVID-19, but really took advantage of new opportunities that have popped up as people learn how to socialize in the currently reality. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#256: Live-stream success pt 1 - Dawn Beyer
17/05/2020 Duración: 39minLike many artists, Dawn set her sights on Nashville in order to pursue her musical dreams. When things hit rock bottom, she randomly notice the “go live” button on Facebook and everything changed. In this episode you’ll hear how Dawn has turned her use of Facebook Live into a full time sustainable career. Check out Dawn’s live-streaming resources at TheRealMakingIt.com.
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#255: The truth about live-streaming!
30/04/2020 Duración: 01h24minIs your social feed crowded with seemingly every musician on the planet "going live" at once? How many of those livestreams feel like genuine, engaging events? In this episode, Kevin and Chris dig into a lot of the common misperceptions about live streaming and offer some best-practices as well.
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#254: Important news you might have missed
14/04/2020 Duración: 01h11minYou might have missed some important music industry news during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's catch you up! In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about recent music biz developments that could impact your music career. Plus some great listener stories and questions. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#253: What's the difference between This and That?
01/04/2020 Duración: 01h19minThere are seven things that many musicians get mixed up — publishers and PROs, cover songs and Public Domain tunes, UPCs and ISRCs, etc. In this episode, Kevin and Chris clear away the confusion. What's the difference between "this" and "that?" Listen up! Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#252: What to do when your tour gets canceled
19/03/2020 Duración: 01h18minWhat do you do when a gig or tour is cancelled? Touring musicians are facing a time of uncertainty and financial sacrifice as the Coronavirus pandemic has lead to many public gatherings being postponed or cancelled. In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk through some of the difficulties artists are confronting, and present a few alternatives to touring so musicians can still engage with fans, drive revenue, and make use of this unexpected downtime. Our list of resources for artists can be found HERE.
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#251: 7 tips for pitching your music
28/02/2020 Duración: 01h19minWhether you want a gig, playlist placement, or press opportunity, you're going to need to sell someone on your music — and that means "pitching." In this episode, Kevin and Chris dissect successful music pitches and find 7 things in common. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#250: Social media marketing hacks
24/02/2020 Duración: 01h40minPromoting your music on social media can eat up a lot of your time. Sadly, most artists waste that precious time using social media in ways that are rote and uninspired. In this episode, Kevin and Chris walk through a list of quick tips that will help you get better results, have more fun, and create a deeper connection with your audience on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.
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#249: Evolving with the music business
12/02/2020 Duración: 51minThe music business is constantly evolving. Streaming dominates. Markets are truly global. The way people promote & monetize music shifts every year. And videos are growing shorter and more important than ever before. In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about some important changes at CD Baby that will help artists stay ahead of the curve. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.