Navigate the CD Baby maze to a flawless music release. Everything you need to know to upload music!

[Updated for CD Baby's new Boost offering!] For simple and clear help releasing your music, check out my free guide, "Navigating the Music Release Maze: Stop relying on luck and start building your fanbase" here: https://helvigproductions.com/navigat...

00:00 - Overview
02:17 - Free Music Release Guide!
03:11 - Create an account with CD Baby and log in
04:14 - Step 1: Single, EP, or Album?? Which should you choose?
05:21 - Basic information for your release
06:25 - Adding additional artists to a track (Featured or Primary? What's the difference?)
08:31 - Custom Casing explanation
09:45 - Adding Producer Credits
10:10 - Release Date
10:36 - Record Label & Copyright Owner
11:06 - Bar Code considerations
11:40 - Genre
12:55 - Famous Artists - Why???
13:22 - Specific Track Information and details
13:56 - Composition Type
14:18 - Add new songwriter
15:06 - Writer contributions, percentages, and publishers
16:08 - ISRC Code
17:37 - Digital distribution options
18:51 - Clip Selection
19:16 - Partner Artist IDs
20:38 - "Create new artist profile" for your producer(s)
21:29 - Territory Restrictions
21:43 - Social Video Monetization: YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
23:05 - CD Baby Boost option - Is it worth it?
24:45 - Big picture on royalty collection
26:37 - Cd Baby's License for Sync Money option
27:42 - Artwork upload
28:24 - Upload the audio (.wav file)
29:16 - Title Overview (check the details!)
29:46 - Pay for your release and submit if you're ready
30:08 - What happens while you wait for your release date
31:22 - Congrats and good luck!
31:47 - Song registrations can wait until after the release (check out our other resources)

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