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Baby is hosting our first ever DIY Musician Conference this October 23-25 in Chicago, and we’ve got quite the assortment of workshops, panels, and showcases lined up.Unlike most music conferences, this one is built specifically around the needs of independent musicians, so you’ll get practical, actionable advice and walk away with a plan to move your music career forward. Most of the guest speakers will be hanging out for the weekend too, so if you want to continue a conversation that started in one of your sessions, you’ll have that opportunity. Plus, we’ll have a resource center set up where you can talk to members of the CD Baby team at any time, ask questions about your distribution and promotion, or just say hi.Friday – October 23rd2:00pm-5:00pmRegistration at the Congress Plaza Hotel6:00pm-11:00pmMeet-up and open mic at The Bottom LoungeSaturday – October 24th8:00am-9:00amRegistration at the Congress Plaza Hotel9:15am-10:15amFrom Indie to Major in Nine Months… And Back Again (Keynote) — w/ Brian Mazzaferri and Tony Van Veen10:30am-11:30amShow Me the Money: How to Maximize Every Revenue Stream for Your Music — w/ Kevin Breuner, Rob Filomena, J. Gibson, and Lauren DanzyPublicity for Every Artist: Crafting Stories That Get You Press — w/ Dmitri VietzeStop Making Cents: Why Data is the New Dollar — w/ Mike King, Chris Moon, Chandler Coyle, Colleen Theis, Tracy Maddux (Sponsored by Berklee Online)11:45am-12:45pmCareers That Break the Mold: How Three Indie Artists are Creating Their Own Path — w/ Patrick Griffin, Chad Lawson, Shannon Curtis, and Jeff MurphyDIY Touring: from Booking to Backline — w/ Billy GeogheganOnline Marketing and Sales for Developing Musicians — w/ Benji Rogers (Sponsored by Berklee Online)12:45pm-2:00pmLunch — on your own, with a friend, whatevs… plenty of places to eat; it’s Chicago!2:00pm-3:30pmThe Four Most Important Things You Need to Know for Performing Onstage! (Keynote) — Live band makeover with Tom Jackson3:45pm-4:45pmYouTube and Your Music — w/ Ben Kihnel and Kevin Breuner (Sponsored by Rumblefish)Email Marketing for Bands: Everything You Need to Know to Build a List, Create Emails, and Grow Your Fanbase — w/ Joy MertenMusic Production 101: Recording and Producing in Pro Tools — w/ Mike King and Chrissy Tignor (Sponsored by Berklee Online)5:00pm-6:00pmTop 5 Mistakes When Planning a Release: a special live taping of the DIY Musician Podcast — w/ Kevin Breuner and Chris RobleyPublishing Unlocked: Your Money is Waiting for You — w/ Rob FilomenaYour Band is a Brand: Communicating Who You are to Get Results — w/ Janice Bond6:15pm-8:00pmDinner — on your own, with a friend, whatevs… plenty of restaurants close by!8:00pm-midnightSoundExchange Sessions: DIY Musician ShowcaseSunday – October 25th9:15am-10:15amSoundExchange: What It Is, Why It Pays, and How to Get Your Share — w/ Lauren DanzyBack Me Up! Starting New Projects with Funding — w/ Hayley RosenblumBand Website Explosion: Mastering Your Online Presence — w/ Chandler Coyle and Rebecca Bateman10:30am-11:30amGo Book Yourself! — w/ Dmitri Vietze, Mark Steiner, Dayna Malow, Eric Muhlberger, and Austin Ellis (Sponsored by GigSalad)Songwring Across Genres: Indie Artists Share Their Approaches — w/ Black Milk and Crow MosesEye Catching Visuals: How to Get the Best Band Photos Ever — w/ Becky Yee11:45am-12:45pmBand Smart: 50 Ideas to Make $100k More This Year (Keynote) — w/ Martin Atkins12:45pm-1:15pmClosing Comments
