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Author Caleb J. Murphy

Caleb J. Murphy

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Caleb J. Murphy is a songwriter/producer based in Austin, TX. His music has been on ABC, NBC, and licensed by hundreds of indie creators.

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How To Get Your Music on Spotify Playlists

Caleb J. Murphy
January 2, 2023
Photo credit: Heidi Fin If you were a 90s kid like me, you probably remember curating playlists before there were playlists. They were called mixtapes, or “burning a CD.” We put our favorite songs in one pl... Read More...
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You Are the Art: Building a Music Career Around Your Personality

Caleb J. Murphy
December 30, 2022
Image created with DALL-E We’re all artists, right? Well, yes. We create art. But maybe we are the actual art. I saw someone online pose this idea, and I think there’s merit to it. So let’s talk about build... Read More...

10 Musicians Who “Made It” Later In Life

Caleb J. Murphy
December 16, 2022
Charles Bradley (photo credit: www.thecharlesbradley.com) As a 32-year-old singer-songwriter/artist/producer, this post hits close to home. I’ve been doing music since 2009, and boy, this pursuit of a caree... Read More...
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Music Producers, Here Are the Best YouTube Channels for You

Caleb J. Murphy
November 15, 2022
PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Huang I’ve learned the majority of what I know about recording, producing, and mixing from YouTube. And somehow this information is all free (the internet can be amazing sometimes). So ... Read More...
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The Best Podcasts for Musicians (2022)

Caleb J. Murphy
November 7, 2022
Photo credit: Henry Be As of June 2022, there are over 2.4 million podcasts and nearly 400 million podcast listeners in the world. So for a podcast to rise to the top of its niche, it has to be very good. W... Read More...
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How (and Why) To Post on Instagram Reels as a Musician

Caleb J. Murphy
October 28, 2022
Photo credit: Alexander Shatov Even though Instagram Reels seems like a TikTok wannabe, you can’t ignore it as a musician. Why? I’ll show you the very positive impact Reels can have on your music career and... Read More...
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How To Make an Album Cover That’s Unique (and Free)

Caleb J. Murphy
October 24, 2022
Photo created with DALL-E We all know, you need cover art with each release. But for indie musicians, this is often one of the more difficult parts of releasing music. We’re all about the music and we’re us... Read More...
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How (and Why) To Post YouTube Shorts as a Musician

Caleb J. Murphy
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Photo credit: Christian Wiediger You don’t have to be an amateur filmmaker to succeed on YouTube. Thanks to YouTube Shorts, you can get your music in front of new people every day, and all you need is a sma... Read More...
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Recycling Short-Form Content Can Grow Your Fanbase Faster

Caleb J. Murphy
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Photo credit: Jonas Leupe Short-form content for music promotion is the thing right now. Lots of artists have gone viral on TikTok, like JVKE, SALES, Lil Nas X, Gayle, and so many others. But there are also... Read More...
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Should You Ask Your Fans To Invest* In Your Music?

Caleb J. Murphy
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Asking your fans for money can feel awkward. It’s like, “I can’t seem to make money on my own, so I’m asking you to give me some.” That’s how it feels anyway. Maybe that’s just me. Either way, in this artic... Read More...
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Are Music Videos Worth It for Indie Musicians?

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Photo credit: KAL VISUALS This article is for the indie musician who’s trying to turn music into their career. If you’re ready to do both the creative side and the business side of things, this post is for ... Read More...
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Most indie artists are recording music from their bedrooms. It’s amazing we have that opportunity, but it also requires knowing more about how to properly record. And the quality of the vocals is one of the... Read More...
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