Tag Archives: digital downloads

Making Money with your Music (A Followup)

 

How to Make Money with your Music

 

I just spoke on a panel with Thorny Bleeder’s Brian Thompson the other night. The topic was on “How to Make Money with Your Music”. The discussion was great, and I had a wonderful time. But there were a few things I didn’t get a chance to talk about regarding making money.

Sell a CD…Without the CD: A More Eloquent Download for your Merch Booth

cd jewel case

Creative Commons: By Creativity103 on Flickr

Many news articles have proclaimed the death of the CD and that the age of the digital download is upon us. For better or worse, though, CDs are alive and kicking. Especially for indie artists selling their music from their merch booth.

Digital Distribution: ReverbNation vs. CDBaby vs. Tunecore

CDBaby TuneCore ReverbNation
Cost per Album $49. One time charge. $29.99 first year.
$49.99 each year after.
$34.95 to $59.95 per year.
Cost per Single $9.95. One time charge. $9.99 per year. $34.95 to $59.95 per year.