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# Day Two of CD Baby’s FREE virtual DIY Musician Conference
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/cd-babys-free-virtual-diy-musician-conference-starts-today/
- Published: 2021-08-27T11:19:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-08-27T12:54:56.000Z
- Description: CD Baby’s annual DIY Musician Conference continues today through Saturday and entry to the virtual gathering is free and open to everyone. It’s a great opportunity to learn from music industry. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/08/cd-babys-free-virtual-diy-musician-conference-st
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, DIY Advice & Tips, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:48

CD Baby’s annual DIY Musician Conference continues today through Saturday and entry to the virtual gathering is free and open to everyone.

It’s a great opportunity to learn from music industry experts at absolutely no cost. Some notable speakers include representatives from Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pandora.

I’ll be doing a few Bonsai online coaching sessions on Friday thanks to my friends at [**BerkleeOnline**](https://online.berklee.edu/?ref=hypebot.com) where I authored and teach **[Touring 101.](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com)**

![CD Baby Virtual DIY Musician Conference 2021 promotional event banner with musicians performing on stage, highlighting virtual music industry networking, education, and artist development in August 2021.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/www-hypebot-com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cd-baby-banner.jpg)

**Sign up to attend the DIY Musician Conference [here](http://dispatcher.rockpaperscissors.biz/ls/click?upn=9psWWO-2FaML8flSr7P56k0ZiQPdM9Sph5fmBDQJjuDRRbXs8oLd89-2B6BAXxEzmpV7u8VQPwWF30-2B6RAbWG-2BP4TheJWwUCGdG8-2F29fVSFRI4-2Bqqz3q3zRLaqt-2FOcz0S-2BnExs0Q%5FPlY-2FBeaHTBsRoTkCfSa8KhvztO-2FekkElpleVOABmu48v0A7ganOf4pFqTHqQLS-2F-2BnG5IGFXdkmkPzGIUXi-2F93lVLGTscmuWBLyku61n3HlsmiJMiv7Ghdg3ggC-2FwZoK7Ydo-2B4F-2BoCxk8gNnuwXH6Zgr3ev1ubHbgSwzC8XTRZsgdNk1pq91gaBQIWysgxoRVLqM5IFxcLfRz1yGDOURsAh2CRwFmySdhrSOuWRr0SlCMnRjgNDtkYudiyCpEc-2BwzeoR-2FimCh3CcJfsVFB9phiFgA3k1OszX-2Bv9BP-2BKNjtYs-3D&ref=hypebot.com).**

### **Conference Schedule**

Thursday, August 26 (Pacific Daylight Time)

10:00 – 11:00 AM: Artist Interview with Jackie Venson  
10:00 – 12:00 PM: Bonsai Coaching Sessions  
**11:00 – 12:00 PM: A Spotify Masterclass**  
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Artist Managers: When you Need One and How to be Your Own Until Then  
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Building Your Brand with Amazon Music for Artists  
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Networking Session: Expand Your Revenue Streams  
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Bonsai Coaching Sessions

Friday, August 27 (Pacific Daylight Time)

10:00 – 11:00 AM: Preparing your next Release: The 45 Day Blueprint  
10:00 – 12:00 PM: Bonsai Coaching Sessions  
**11:00 – 12:00 PM: Best Practices for Artists on Facebook & Instagram**  
**1:00 – 2:00 PM: YouTube Insider: Deep Dive for DIY Artists**  
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Building a Story Around Your Release (PR 101) with Erik Andersen  
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Networking Session: Collaborate  
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Bonsai Coaching Sessions

Saturday, August 28 (Pacific Daylight Time)

10:00 – 11:00 AM: How to Book Yourself Without an Agent  
10:00 – 12:00 PM: Bonsai Coaching Sessions  
11:00 – 12:00 PM: Authentic Artist Branding with Wendy Parr  
**1:00 – 2:00 PM: Pandora for Creators with Michelle Solomon and Andee Connors**  
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Make the Next-Best Decision to Propel Your Career: An Interview with Portugal. The Man  
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Networking Session: Knowing Your Worth  
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Bonsai Coaching Sessions

**Bruce Houghton* is Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/) and [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and serves as a Senior Advisor to [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com) which acquired both publications in 2019\. He is the Founder and President of the[ Skyline Artists Agency](https://skylineonline.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and a professor for the [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com).*