The DIY Tips section is a collection of useful information and best practices for independent artists aggregated from some of the best music business focused websites and blogs.

Community members can add tips in addition to being able to comment on and rate other posted tips.

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How to Write a Band Bio by Heather McDonald (07/03/2009)

What artists should know about Stereofame by Brian Hazard (06/26/2009)

PubMail: Artist newsletters on the cheap  (06/22/2009)

Twitter for Musicians - Use it Wisely by Dave Allen   (06/19/2009)

Better Live Show Sales By NOT Raffling Off Your CDs!  (06/12/2009)

Success at The Merch Table, The First 10 Ideas by Charlie Dahan  (06/12/2009)

Why You Should Start a Blog Today by David Hahn  (06/05/2009)

What artists should know about thesixtyone by Brian Hazard (05/29/2009)

7 Truths and Tips On How To Get Gigs And Fill Up Your Touring Schedule by Daniel Kohn  (05/29/2009)

Who Are The Key People On Your Mailing List? (05/21/2009)

Basic Marketing Principles For Artists by Ariel Hyatt  (05/15/2009)

Don't Just Monetize, Maximize by Tony Van Veen  (05/15/2009)

Make Your Gig Work by Heather McDonald  (05/08/2009)

What artists should know about Jango by Brian Hazard (04/30/2009)

Exploring The Digital Music Distribution Jungle by Adrian Fusiarski  (04/24/2009)

Musicians, Day Jobs, and Answering the question: "What Do You Do?"  (04/21/2009)

A Musicians Guide to Promoting On iTunes by Ariel Hyatt   (04/17/2009)

What You Need to Know about The Music Industry by Heather McDonald  (04/10/2009)

The Golden Rules of Blog PR: 12 Music Bloggers Set It Straight   (04/03/2009)

Why Real Musicians Suck at Guitar Hero   (04/02/2009)

The Self-Released Album 101: The Basics by Cameron Mizell  (03/27/2009)

How do Non-Musicians Hear Your Music?  (03/24/2009)