In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina, Rachel, and Via delve into the labyrinth of file organization for independent musicians. They tackle the complexities of managing computer files, spreadsheets, lyric and chord sheets, finances and more, while offering invaluable insights into best practices for staying organized and maintaining professionalism. Join them as they share amusing anecdotes of past organizational mishaps and explore the strategies they’re employing to bring order to their chaos.

In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack engages in a compelling conversation with esteemed Sync Songwriter Chris SD, delving into the intricacies of succeeding in the realm of Sync Licensing. Tune in as Chris shares valuable insights into crafting sync-friendly tunes, understanding licensing deals, and building relationships with music supervisors. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting, this episode provides actionable tips to navigate the sync licensing landscape effectively and elevate your DIY music career. Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion that could be the key to unlocking new opportunities for your music.

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 Bearinger offer practical health hacks to help musicians maintain their physical and mental well-being while on the road.

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.

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!

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.

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.