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# A Sneak Peak At CD Baby’s 2017 DIY Musicians Conference
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/2017-diy-musicans-conference-sneak-peak/
- Published: 2017-06-19T10:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-06-19T10:10:00.000Z
- Description: Here we preview 2017's upcoming DIY Musician Conference, an event curated specifically with independent, do-it-yourself musicians in mind, designed to assist with their careers and allow them to meet others. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/06/2017-diy-musicans-conference-sneak
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- Tags: Conventions & Awards, DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Google, music, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, Tech Stories, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:13

[![1](https://a6.typepad.com/6a016766638dee970b01b7c903974e970b-200wi "1")](http://a6.typepad.com/6a016766638dee970b01b7c903974e970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Here we preview 2017's upcoming DIY Musician Conference, an event curated specifically with independent, do-it-yourself musicians in mind, designed to assist with their careers and allow them to meet others in their field.

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*Guest post by *Chris Robley* of [DIY Musician](http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-news/sneak-peak-speakers-2017s-diy-musician-conference/?ref=hypebot.com)*

### Tickets to the DIY Musician Conference are only $99 – if they last!

[![2](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb09a6afd3970d-320wi "2")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb09a6afd3970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)$99 tickets are still available for the [DIY Musician Conference](http://diymusiciancon.com/?ref=hypebot.com) this August in Nashville, but they’re going fast! This event is on pace to sell out, and you don’t want to miss your chance to experience a weekend that can change your career. So grab a ticket and get ready for:
- 3 days of content curated just for independent musicians
- 3 nights of performance opportunities
- Inspiring keynote sessions
- In depth workshops
- 25+ breakout sessions
- Individual mentoring from diverse industry pros
- A big, dedicated jam room
- Hundreds of musicians just like you

### In addition to a keynote presentation from songwriter/troubadour Mary Gauthier and a band makeover from Tom Jackson, many other industry pros will be presenting as well, including:

- **Ari Herstandt** – Founder, *Ari’s Take*
- **Rick Barker** – President and CEO, Social Media For Music
- **Bruce Houghton** – Founder, Hypebot.com and Skyline Artists Agency
- **Cheryl Slay Carr** – Associate Dean & Associate Professor of Music Business, Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, Belmont University
- **Suzanne Paulinski** – CEO, The Rock/Star Advocate
- **Kate Richardson** – Partner, Richlyn Marketing
- **Craig Grossman** – Founder/Booking Agent, Green Room Music Source LLC
- **Two more keynotes still to be announced and many more!**

### [This event is on pace to sell out, possibly before the ticket prices increase to $129 on July 12 — so don’t wait; get tickets now.](http://diymusiciancon.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**Chris Robley* is the Editor of CD Baby's DIY Musician Blog. I write [Beatlesque indie-pop songs](http://blog.chrisrobley.com/?ref=hypebot.com) that've been praised by No Depression, KCRW, The LA Times, & others. My poems have appeared in Poetry Magazine, Prairie Schooner, The Poetry Review, & more. I live in Maine and like peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, a little too much.*

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