How to really get the attention of your target audience
Your potential customers are bombarded by thousands of advertising images every day from the moment they wake up to the time they hit their beds. You have to find a way to get through all the noise to have your message heard by your target audience. For musicians, this means that you have to find […]
Setting the price of your CD: Six Things to Consider
The right price for your CD is the price that people are willing to buy in an instant. But it gets tricky because, of course, apart from that the price should also be enough to cover your expenses and pay royalties/ shares once all the CDs are sold. And oh, some profit left for you […]
7 Things to consider before pressing your first CD
FIRST OF ALL, DO YOU HAVE EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD MUSIC? Or are you just rushing to finally release an album? Really good music is the number one requirement before recording. I know it isn’t usually the case because we see a lot of well-marketed artists with zero talent. But for indie musicians, this is a must. […]
For artists: 7 affordable ways to express gratitude
You don’t have to spend big bucks just to show people you appreciate them. All you need is a bucket of sincerity and an affordable medium to express it. Gratitude can even be expressed for free as long as it’s personal and genuine. Here are some of the cheapest ways you can thank your fans: […]
Examples of really good-looking round CD packaging
There are so many ways to package a CD than just putting it in a standard jewel case. A round CD packaging is one of them. It could be made of tin or thick cardboard or even wood. What’s so wonderful about them is that they’re unique so they’ll definitely stand out over the average […]
Money-saving tips for the frugal musician
Money doesn’t come easy for musicians that is why apart from aiming to earn more, musicians should also aim to save on expenses. Here are some of the ways musicians can scrimp and save: Know the Tax Deductibles If you’re a tax-paying musician, then you must know that there are many things you can deduct from […]
5 Branding Articles Every Artist Must Read
If you want to make a career out of your music, you should learn how to market yourself well. It’s simply a must if you want to keep doing what you’re doing. The number one step of good marketing is creating a solid brand/ reputation. Here are some of our most-read articles about branding for […]
CD/ DVD slider cases that are nothing short of awesome
The CD/DVD slider packaging can make your project look sleek and modern. It’s has a beautiful add-on that makes it three times more impressive than the regular CD/DVD slider cases. The extra space can be used for additional artwork or text. But it’s not only that it has extra space, the slider CD/DVD slider cases […]
Elements of a kick-ass CD packaging
It Serves its Primary Purpose Before you try to make your CD packaging interesting, make sure it keeps the discs safe from liquids, dust, and pressure. This means, the case should be sturdy and easy-to-open, among other things. Also make sure that the CDs won’t fall off once the CD packaging is opened. There are […]
5 Tips for designing your CD packaging so you get it right the first time
So you’re in the final stage of releasing a record. Congratulations! Unfortunately, it’s not yet time to relax and celebrate. CD manufacturing might seem like the album is as good as done but in reality. It’s a whole new meticulous process that requires a lot of things from you including the layout of your CD […]