Today is all about uploading to your distributor... in my case, CD Baby, and talking about how I set up my pre-orders (yes, almost 3 months before my release date!)

Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Cheryl adds in this bonus episode to discuss what it takes to create peace and harmony with the person with whom you may be in close quarters with (a special coronavirus episode for the times.)

Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Jason Grishkoff, founder of Submithub.com, talks about giving musicians access to easily, quickly, and inexpensively pitch their music to bloggers, playlisters, and other curators. Links Mentioned: http://www.submithub.com http://inthekey.co/perfectpitch http://www.submithub.com/friendly-genres Email [email protected] and mention this episode for some premium credits!

Michael Martinez, whose most recent release is a solo piano record, used Facebook Live to generate regular email list subscribers as well as buzz around his release.

LINKS MENTIONED: inthekey.co/emailcourse facebook.com/michaelmartinezmusic MICHAEL's LINKS: main out from mixer board to behringer Behringer interface -https://amzn.to/2woIyiO behringer usb out to usb female to lightning adapter lightning adapter - https://amzn.to/3cUzNgS mixer board https://amzn.to/2wur9FC ipad pro for broadcasting with switcher studio https://amzn.to/2WI5PXI Switcher Studio free trial https://www.switcherstudio.com/ Michael also created a video on how to hook all this stuff up on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmivPFEqS0c A dedicated website he launched dealing with piano and technology: solopianoconnection.com

Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Today is a slight detour from the normal Season 4 Record Release business. Cheryl creates a very clear weekly structure to keep you motivated, moving, serving your fanbase, and monetizing in times of social distancing and other crazy global bananas things.

LINKS MENTIONED:

http://inthekey.co/elite

http://inthekey.co/kajabi

http://inthekey.co/makeasite

http://www.buffer.com

http://inthekey.co/iggrowth

http://inthekey.co/emailtraining

http://inthekey.co/emailcourse

http://inthekey.co/perfectpitch

http://inthekey.co/outreachairtable

http://www.iamaluminary.com

Chris Robley - THE content management guy at CD Baby - shares all the inside tricks and tips for Show.co, a platform to empower musicians in sharing their music and which is free through CD Baby. It's how you can create pre-save campaigns in Spotify as well as campaigns to grow youtube subscribers, increase Soundcloud listens, and even run contests.

Learn more at http://www.CDbaby.com, http://www.show.co, and discover all the cool things about Chris at http://www.chrisrobley.com. 

Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

VP of Marketing at CD Baby, Kevin Breuner, graces the Key Conversations Podcast stage with invaluable information on publishing, how a publishing admin can help you collect more money, and why it matters (hint: money.)

Learn more at http://www.cdbaby.com (and read more on their blog) and check out all Kevin is doing on instagram (http://www.instagram.com/kbreuner) or twitter (http://twitter.com/kbreuner). Kevin's band is Smalltown Poets: https://www.smalltownpoets.tv.

Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Tony van Veen, CEO of DIY Media (which owns Disc Makers, Merchly and Book Baby!) hops on to talk about why physical merchandise is STILL a thing (and how to utilize it for your next release!) Links mentioned http://www.discmakers.com, http://www.merchly.com, http://www.twitter.com/tvanveen

Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Cheryl shares a quick and actionable way to make Liner notes planning and execution easy as pie. Get the Record Release Template at http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate to help you through your entire record release process.

Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Amsterdam-based artist G.T. Thomas (Gwen Thomas) accompanies her voice by simultaneously performing bass, synthesizer, and drum machine. Her new record "I Am A Highlighter Pen" has a very visual aspect... which translates directly to how she created her album art. Cheryl and Gwen discuss their different stories of how they ended up with their artwork and share tips on optimizing the process. Learn more about Gwen at www.gtthomas.com and connect with her on instagram at https://instagram.com/gtthomasmusicandart.

Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results

Los Angeles photograph Peter Berube shares the steps you can take before, during, and after a photoshoot to capture your very best side! Find Peter at www.peterberube.com and on instagram: http://instagram.com/peterberube and https://www.instagram.com/pberubephotography.

Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results