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Musicians Who Passed Away in 2023
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Another year in the books, and for all the exciting moments and developments in music there are to celebrate, tragically, there were many notable musicians who...
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What’s the Difference Between an EP vs. Album?
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Estimated reading time: 9 minutes While digital distribution and streaming are the predominant means of music discovery and consumption today, these platforms...
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What’s the difference between a Digipak vs. Jewel Case?
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Estimated reading time: 7 minutes As a musician or music collector — or likely both, if you’ve landed here — you already know some of the distinctions that...
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Tips for getting more tips at your next gig
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna How do you turn a standard music gig into a high-paying affair? Step one: make it easy for fans to tip you. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Good-paying gigs...
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Set List Tips for Your Next Live Show
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna There’s an art to crafting a good set list, and here are 13 set list tips to get you on the right track. Putting a great set of songs together takes more effort...
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Acoustics and your home recording studio
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Finding the early reflection points in your home recording studio can go a long way to improving the acoustics in your rooms. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes...
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Musicians who died in 2022
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna 2022 may not have been the bounce-back year we had all hoped for, and sadly, we saw too many beloved musicians — icons and up-and-comers alike — pass on to the...
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Making the most of your home studio space
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna These simple tips can help you create a home studio space that’s efficient, productive and inspiring — especially if you’re limited by the size of your space....
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Preparing your audio master for manufacturing
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Adapted from our “Making A Great Master” guide, here are tips for preparing and uploading your audio master when you’re ready to make CDs. Estimated reading...
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How to fail as an indie music artist (in 7 easy steps)
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Music success is fine for some, but if you really want to fail at this whole indie music thing, here’s a sure-fire recipe to achieve that goal. Estimated reading...
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How to take great band photos (in six steps)
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Here are six steps you can take to ensure your band photos tell your story and speak to your persona. We detail them here (and give you some real world...
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Live music shows: Performance and preparation tips
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Whether you’re gearing up to perform for the first time, getting back into the swing of things, or a seasoned pro, we’ve got performance and prep tips to help...
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Challenge yourself to discover new music
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Actively discovering new music not only helps broaden your musical landscape, it can help you learn something about your friends and bandmates — and yourself. As...
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What was the first CD ever released?
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna There are a few albums vying for the title of “first CD ever released,” and how you phrase the question makes a difference. October 1st marks the 40th...
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Happy 40th Anniversary to the CD!
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna The CD turns 40 this year. We’ve got fun facts, personal anecdotes, and an answer to the mystery of “what was the first CD ever made?” Sorta. October 2022 marks...
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Sell your CDs online: Stake a tent at Bandcamp
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Ready to start selling CDs and merch online? Bandcamp offers a customizable solution with the independent musician in mind. CD sales were up industry-wide in...
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Musicians who died in 2021
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna In addition to all the heartache last year wrought, the list of notable musicians and producers who died in 2021 is extensive, with a host of innovators,...
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Are you ready for Music PR?
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Just because you’re excited to get the word out about your band, it doesn’t mean you’re ready to embark on a PR push. PR expert Ariel Hyatt gives some straight...
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What you need to get great music PR: Interview with Ariel Hyatt
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Disc Makers Blog manager, Andre Calilhanna, sits down for a Zoom interview with Ariel Hyatt, founder of Cyber PR and author of the new book, The Ultimate Guide...
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The art and science of vinyl records
By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Excerpted from “The Musician’s Guide To Vinyl,” we review a brief history of vinyl records and share some basics when it comes to mixing for your vinyl release....
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