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#337: My Top 6 Pieces of Advice for Artists - Kevin’s Parting Words May 24, 2023

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After 17 years at CD Baby and 15 years hosting this DIY Musician Podcast, Kevin Breuner has a big announcement: He's saying farewell to both and looking forward to a new adventure in his music career.

Where's he headed? What did he learn from his time at CD Baby? And what's his top 6 tips for musicians who want to make a life in music? All that and more in this episode.

#336: The INSANE Social Content Idea List for Musicians May 18, 2023

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Artists who want to promote their music online know they have to be active on social to build an audience and engage fans, but some days you just don't know what to post!

If you're stumped for social inspo, check out this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast where we run through an insane list of ideas for you to try.

#335: Why Musicians Quit: And How to Avoid It! May 09, 2023

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Pursuing a music career can be incredibly challenging. As an independent musician, it's easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated. The journey is full of ups and downs, and the road ahead looks like endless work.

But why do musicians really quit? What are the pain-points that cause so many talented musicians to throw in the towel? And most importantly, how can you overcome these challenges and thrive in your music pursuits?

In this episode of The DIY Musician Podcast, we'll take a look at some common reasons why musicians quit, and offer encouraging solutions to help you keep moving forward!

#334: 5 New SPOTIFY Features + 5 Fun Hacks! Apr 25, 2023

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Spotify has launched some new tools for artists to promote their music, and in today's episode we're going to discuss how to use these new features and what they might mean for your music poromotion. Plus, we have 5 fun music marketing hacks!

#333: Cassie Petrey - Building a Social Strategy Apr 12, 2023

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Whether you love it or hate it, social media is one of your best options when it comes to finding an audience for your songs and building a lasting fanbase.

In this episode, we talk with Cassie Petrey, CEO and co-founder of Crowd Surf, a music marketing firm that has run social media campaigns for household names like Camila Cabello, Kim Petras, and Backstreet Boys, as well as countless local and grassroots artists.

#332: 15 Email Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make Apr 02, 2023

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Email is still the most effective online communications channel you have to market your music, drive sales, and deepen your connection with fans.

If that's statistically true (and it is), then why do so many musicians fumble when it comes to their email list?

In this episode, we'll address 15 common mistakes musicians make when it comes to email marketing.

#331: 5 Things Musicians Should Leave Behind in 2023 Mar 09, 2023

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Are you holding your own music back?

Whenever we hear an artist rationalize why they haven't achieved a certain level of success, it often seems like they're getting in their own way due to some outdated beliefs or faulty priorities.

And this has nothing to do with the quality of the music. Sometimes people with amazing songs aren't reaching the audiences they could because they're holding too tightly to ideas that no longer serve them.

Is it time to embrace new tools, trends, and mindsets? Time to abandon some stale modes of thinking? In this episode, we'll discuss five things we should all let go of!

#330: 10 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your Music Feb 27, 2023

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There's too much music out there now for an average listener to care about YOUR SONGS just because they're available on streaming platforms.

That's why you need to create anticipation BEFORE your new music launches. In this episode we'll discuss how to do exactly that, drawing lessons from artists such as Walk Off the Earth, Emma McGann, and Ellie Dixon.

#329: Releasing Music: Paid or Famous? Feb 20, 2023

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Would you rather earn a living from your music or gain massive reach on social and streaming?

Of course those two things don't HAVE to be at odds, but when you're towards the beginning of your music career, it helps to focus on one top priority.

There isn't a correct goal; it'll differ depending on your interests and talents. But how you allocate your time and budget will change based on the priority: paid or famous?

In this episode, we discuss those differences.

#328: A.I. and Music - Why Musicians Should Care! Feb 07, 2023

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Everyone is talking about A.I. — or "artificial intelligence" — and the impact it will have on musicians and artists.

Will advanced machine-learning and information synthesis help usher in a new era of creativity, or could artificial intelligence destroy the music industry (on its way to destroying humanity?)

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