Music Marketing for the DIY Musician
Creating and Executing a Plan of Attack on a Low Budget
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:1st Jun '24
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Unleash your music's potential by taking charge of your career! In Music Marketing for the DIY Musician, industry veteran Bobby Borg provides a step-by-step guide to producing a fully customized, low-budget plan of attack for marketing one’s music, helping to propel independent artists and other players toward success in the new music industry.
This third edition provides major updates:
Cutting-edge social media strategies: Dominate TikTok, master Instagram, and conquer YouTube with the latest tactics to amplify your online presence.Streaming secrets unveiled: Unlock the gateway to playlists and skyrocket your monthly listenership with fresh insights into the streaming world.Updated roadmaps for record releases: Navigate your way to a triumphant album launch with foolproof strategies and revamped timelines.New data analytics: Learn strategies to make educated decisions about the latest music marketing.Future forecasts: Embrace music innovation by leveraging artificial intelligence, exploring NFTs, diving into the metaverse, and more.Written in an easy-to-read style, this is a comprehensive resource with many templates covering the complete marketing process and time-tested strategies used by the most successful companies. Also included are interviews with top professionals and updated stories and case studies. This indispensable book for students and professionals alike will help you perfect a complete marketing plan to achieve your ultimate career vision.
We wish it was all about making art, but marketing it becomes a necessity. In this day and age where thousands of songs flood the marketplace, this book defines a path through all the noise. -- Kevin S Lyman, Founder, Vans Warped Tour
Tired of all the YouTube clickbait courses with far-reaching promises? Get everything you need to succeed here! With foundational marketing concepts and step-by-step, easy-to-use templates, why wait to get signed when you can sign yourself first? Read this, build leverage and prosper! -- Brian Perara, Owner/CEO, Cleopatra Records
Bobby Borg leads the charge of today’s modern rockpreneurs. He has lived and breathed the business from multiple perspectives—from recording/touring artist to artist coach/ advocate. There is no more credible source for marketing your music today than Bobby! Get this book! -- Blasko, Ozzy Osbourne/Artist Management Partner at KMGMT
Bobby doesn’t just talk about music marketing, he lives it daily. As a musician, professor, and global marketing coach, he deals with literally thousands of independent and DIY musicians just like you weekly. As a trusted industry veteran, he uniquely has the creative and also the business accolades necessary to help artists on any budget to turn their art into a more successful business. -- Neil Gillis, CollectivRights Management, LLC
Bobby Borg makes music marketing easy to understand and execute for people who don’t know where to start or how to do it, and fear that marketing is beyond their reach. Buy this book! -- Michael Laskow, founder, TAXI Independent A&R
With over 100,000 Spotify tracks and 34 million TikTok videos posted daily, the music industry today is like a high-stakes duel where every melody is a contender in the battle for listeners’ hearts. Bobby’s DIY marketing book helps you orchestrate your unique symphony and ensure your music stands out amidst the crescendo of competition. -- John Pantle, talent agent, Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)
Bobby Borg’s book is the arrow that every musician needs in their quiver. His experience as a professional musician and his study of the industry gives him a complete understanding of all sides of the music business and DIY marketing. While it’s difficult to get a break in this business, Bobby’s book almost guarantees that you’ll make your own. -- Jonah David, drummer for Matisyahu and The Live Debate
Bobby Borg has given a treasure trove of tools and experience for the up-and-coming artist or music industry professional to jump-start their career. Borg’s book is filled with amazing templates that anyone can use to advance their careers as well as information and explanations that are vital to understanding how to navigate one’s career. I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone who is looking to understand and get into the music industry -- Andrew Rudy, independent pop punk artist
Bobby Borg’s books and expert counsel have been my go-to resources for crafting my music marketing plan for well over a decade. His straightforward approach and adaptable strategies work seamlessly with any music style. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned pro, get hold of his book and kickstart your journey! -- Sabrina Petrini, lead singer, KingQueen
ISBN: 9781538182499
Dimensions: 261mm x 184mm x 36mm
Weight: 1216g
596 pages
3rd edition