News: Making Money from Your Music in 2013: The 7 C’s

WANT TO INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE AS A MUSICIAN?

[This article was written by guest contributor — and longtime friend of CD Baby — Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR.]

It’s the new year, and the current news surrounding the music business is still bad. At this stage of the game, CD sales are barely part of the conversation and it can feel discouraging and downright depressing if you are trying to earn actual money from making music.

I believe the way a vast majority of artists will make money in 2013 will be through crowd funding. However, crowd funding will not work unless you actually have a crowd who is willing to fund.  This is why authentic communication and a plan are vital.

Take me to the 7'C's http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2013/01/the-7-cs-to-making-money-in-2013/