DIY Musician Podcast

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Archives for May 2023

BONUS EPISODE: The Future of DIY

After 15 years of hosting this podcast, Kevin Breuner has moved on to the next adventure in his music career — but the DIY Musician Podcast will continue!

What’s going to change? What’s going to stay the same? In this quick bonus episode, Chris Robley previews the new format, and tells you how you can shape the future of this podcast!

 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/diymusician/DIYMusicianPodcast_EpisodeBONUS23.mp3

#337: My Top 6 Pieces of Advice for Artists – Kevin’s Parting Words

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.

 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/diymusician/DIYMusicianPodcast_Episode337.mp3

#336: The INSANE Social Content Idea List for Musicians

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.

 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/diymusician/DIYMusicianPodcast_Episode336.mp3

 

#335: Why Musicians Quit – And How to Avoid It!

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!

https://traffic.libsyn.com/diymusician/DIYMusicianPodcast_Episode335.mp3

#334: 5 New Spotify Features & 5 Fun Hacks

Spotify has some amazing new features to promote your music and create a better listening experience for users. In this episode, we’ll discuss each of them, as well as five creativity, marketing, and productivity hacks!

For more information about claiming your Spotify for Artists account and how to use the tools within, check out this article: https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-promotion/spotify-promo-tools/

 

https://traffic.libsyn.com/diymusician/DIYMusicianPodcast_Episode334.mp3
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