Click on the following links. Please note these will open in a new window.

Disc Makers
http://www.discmakers.com

You’ve budgeted and recorded an album. How much will it cost to press CDs? Go to Disc Makers and find out. PS: Don’t forget artwork costs.

CDbaby
http://www.cdbaby.com

How are you going to distribute your music? Digital? CD? Facebook?

You are the market
Examine your current music consumption. How much do you spend each month on music?

• What percentage is physical, meaning you purchased the CD or vinyl, even if you later ripped to your iPod or disk?
• What percentage is digital only, meaning you bought a paid download from online music stores like iTunes or amazon.com?
• What percentage is from free sources like radio, TV, Pandora, and so on?
• What percentage is from paid streaming, like a SiriusXM radio or Spotify premium subscription?
• What percentage is from live performances at concerts and clubs?