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Making music has never been easier, but building a music career today is altogether different. Finding the right audience for your music takes an entrepreneurial mindset, a lot of hard work, and a willingness to experiment. The DIY Musician Podcast features interviews with artists of all styles and backgrounds who’ve found a unique but authentic pathway to success, as well as in-depth discussions with music publicists, promoters, lawyers, publishers, talent buyers, and more. This podcast is geared towards independent musicians who want to build a sustainable music career without giving up (too much) financial or creative control. Hosts Kevin and Chris work with hundreds of thousands of artists at CD Baby, and are actively releasing and promoting their own music too; they're part of the same community they’re helping to educate and encourage with each new episode.

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#354: Mental and Physical Health Hacks for Touring Musicians

2024/02/09

Heading out on tour our can introduce a range of stressors, spanning from confined living spaces to an inflexible (or non-existent) schedule, limited food choices, feelings of isolation and detachment from your people back home, free booze at every turn, and less-than-ideal sleeping conditions. These factors can contribute to physical and mental strain for indie artists who are just out there trying to put their best on stage. In the latest episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina Cano and Rachel Beringer offer practical health hacks to help musicians maintain their physical and mental well-being while on the road.

#353: Artist Spotlight: Exploring Shannon Curtis's Creative Universe

2024/02/01

In Episode 353 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack delves into a riveting conversation with the seasoned musician and author, Shannon Curtis. This episode unveils the fascinating story behind Curtis's viral hit, offering a glimpse into the magic that propelled her into the spotlight. Beyond the music, Curtis discusses the success of her intimate house concert tours, providing a unique perspective on connecting with audiences on a personal level and making it profitable. Curtis generously shares her approach to giving back to her fans, creating a bond that transcends the traditional artist-fan dynamic. Join Jack and Shannon Curtis on this enriching episode as they explore the multifaceted facets of her artistic journey, offering a profound look into the life of a truly independent and inspiring musician.

#352: 2024's DIY Musician Creative Resolutions and Tidal's Collabs Revolution

2024/01/17

In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina sits down with DIY Musician regulars Rachel and Jack to delve into their New Year's creative resolutions, share insightful songwriting goals, and reflect and celebrate their artist triumphs from 2023. As a bonus, Rue joins the conversation to provide valuable information on Tidal's innovative "Collabs" product, offering listeners an exclusive peek into the cutting-edge features reshaping the music collaboration landscape.

#351: Artist Spotlight - Navigating a Dynamic Creative Career with Abigail Fierce

2024/01/02

In this episode the of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack sits down with Abigail Fierce and discusses her dynamic career between being an LA-based indie-pop songstress, her songwriting process, to her growing acting resume!

#350: Forecasting the Musical Trends of 2024

2023/12/22

In Episode 350 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina and Rachel share their personal predictions for the future of the music industry in 2024. While these predictions are purely for fun and not grounded in data, their enthusiasm and insightful banter make for an entertaining exploration of what the musical journey might hold in the coming year.

#349: Celebrating 25 Years of CD Baby!

2023/12/02

In Episode 349 of the DIY Musician podcast, Cristina has the pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable guests, Anna Held and Christine Barnum from CD Baby, as they celebrate an incredible 25 years of CD Baby being the leader in independent music. The episode is a journey through time, delving into the past of CD Baby and sharing amusing anecdotes that reflect the vibrant spirit of our journey. As we reminisced about the challenges and triumphs, the conversation was not only a nostalgic reflection but also a testament to the enduring importance of the artists who have been the heartbeat of our company.

#348: The Scenius Approach to Navigating Industry Changes

2023/11/06

Join Cristina and Rachel as they delve into the strategies for fostering community within the DIY music market, addressing the challenges posed by industry changes. Inspired by Brian Eno's concept of "scenius," the discussion revolves around the communal intelligence that drives cultural movements. Together, they explore the power of community building, emphasizing the importance of supporting local artists, collaboration with other creatives, and other opportunities to keep the DIY music scene thriving.

#347 - The Future of the Podcast & BARii's Odyssey from DIY Musician to Writing for The Proud Family

2023/10/23

Cristina gives a little insight into what is next for the DIY Musician Podcast, and Jack interviews artist BARii about their incredible journey as a DIY artist turned pro-songwriter.

#346: 8 Friends Every Musician Needs in Their Corner

2023/09/28

Relationships are the driving force behind a successful music career. Think of a photographer who captures your essence, a marketing expert who promotes your music, and a meticulous mentor who helps you find order in chaos. As an independent artist, you'll encounter a diverse network of supporters who can redefine your musical journey. In episode #346 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Chris and Cristina explore these essential connections, unveiling eight key allies you should engage with. Plus, Chris has a big announcement...

#345: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Instagram Ads

2023/08/24

Running ads for your music isn't easy, no matter what the experts tell you. But it CAN be one of the best ways to reach new listeners and build a lasting audience of fans and customers. So in this episode, Chris and Cristina talk about 10 ways to streamline your ad efforts. The point of this conversation isn't to provide tips on maximizing and optimizing and endlessly tinkering with options. It's to simplify your life running ads, so you can realistically see progress, not perfection.

#344: Growing a Band into a Business (with Bombadil)

2023/07/26

After 18 years as a band AND business, Bombadil is still going strong. In this "Artist Spotlight" episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina and Chris interview James Phillips of the independent indie-folk group about their long journey as a recording and touring act, the challenges they faced along the way, and how the keys to their longevity are creative respect, daily habits of collaboration and communication, and treating every aspect of their music like a business. -- Check out Bombadil's music and tour dates. Follow their touring and recording adventures. -- Distribute your music with no annal fees. Plan your successful release with a customized timeline. Learn how to grow your audience, boost your streams, and build a sustainable music career on your own terms.

#343: A Musician's Guide to Threads

2023/07/20

Threads is one of the fastest growing apps in history. Can musicians benefit from adopting this "carbon copy of Twitter," or is it all hype? In this episode, we ask CD Baby's Social Media expert Rachel Bearinger all about the app, its origins, how it's integrated with Instagram, present and future functionality, and the real concern: Should musicians embrace Threads, ignore it, or wait and see?

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bluemeanieface 2024/02/19

Eat trail mix. Ok

Episode on surviving the road gave such lame, everyday advice I had to make sure I was listening to a podcast called DIY Musician and not the people b...

★★★☆☆

Baskervilles 2024/02/09

Tough Shoes To Fill

Kevin and Chris left tough shoes to fill. The current format is leaving me wanting for something broader. Artist interviews tend to be too narrow in f...

★★★★★

Tm5151 2024/01/04

Good Well-Rounded Info for Indie Musicians

The new host Cristina does a nice job, keeping the podcast going, providing helpful info and insights and somehow being very comforting in the process...

★★★☆☆

mikeymcdangerface 2023/11/16

Try Chris’ format idea

I wish this podcast well with all the changes. I was excited about Chris’ new format idea after Keven left. Would love to see the new host try Chris’ ...

★★★★★

maliajademusic 2022/02/10

DIY Musician is part of my university music curriculum

This is a must-listen show for music students who aspire to create a career in music. I’m a university music theory professor (CSUCI) and we don’t cur...

★☆☆☆☆

Eric T Skis 2020/01/10

Get to the subject!

Nearly 20 min and the subject has yet to be addressed.

★★★★★

John Henry Sheridan 2019/10/16

Excellent for DIY music creators!!

Fantastic show for a DIY music creative like myself!! Always some useful and practical nuggets to take away. Hosts are warm, fun, engaging and pretty ...

★★★★★

steph divine 2019/06/05

They have all good knowledge

Love it -Artist Steph Cox

★★★★☆

Scott Kurt 2019/03/06

Good info for DIY'ers

Good podcast for DIY musicians. Well paced and good banter between Kevin and Chris.

★★★★★

lori lynn ahrends 2018/12/20

You just don’t know what you don’t know and this podcast helps!

This has been my ‘go to’ listening time for the past 6 months! My album will be released in a month and I have learned so many important things which...

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