5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Early Registration Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 2 hours
- other
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
- Registration Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | 8 hours 30 minutes
- other
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Exhibit Hall Hilton Austin - 6th Floor Prefunction
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8 hours
- other
- Continental Breakfast Hilton Austin - 6th Floor Prefunction
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Social
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
- Welcome to the DIY Musician Conference! Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 30 minutes
- Keynote
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- The Story Your Heart Wants to Tell Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 30 minutes
- Keynote
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Speaker's Tables Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 10:30 AM - 6:15 PM | 7 hours 45 minutes
- other
- Artist Meet-Ups Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | 45 minutes
- Social
10:35 AM
10:35 AM
- CD Baby Jam Room Hilton Austin - 404
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 602
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Independent Artist 101: Amplify Your Career Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
11:10 AM
11:10 AM
- YouTube Office Hours Hilton Austin - 616
- 11:10 AM - 2:25 PM | 3 hours 15 minutes
- other
- Make Your Passion Your Paycheck: The Mindset to Leave Your Day Job Hilton Austin - 400
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Checklist de Distribución digital – Cómo preparar tu música para un lanzamiento exitoso Hilton Austin - 615
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Brooks Pierce Sponsored Session | New Era in Music Licensing: The Music Modernization Act Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Prepare for Your Successful Release Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Digital Marketing Deep Dive 1: Track, Measure, and Grow Your Fan Base Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- How to Get Playlisted: Create Your Stream Team Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
12:25 PM
12:25 PM
- Improve Your Songwriting Today: Effective Techniques to Enhance Your Craft Hilton Austin - 400
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- RRPP 1a1: ¿Qué son las Relaciones Públicas y por qué las necesitas? Hilton Austin - 615
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CD Baby HQ Hilton Austin - 614
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- other
- Money Moves: How to Make, Manage, and Multiply Your Music Cash Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- How To Write for TV & Film Sync Placement Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Digital Marketing Deep Dive 2: From 0 to 10,000 Fans Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Target Audiences: How to Dominate in a Niche Market Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Listening Session 1 Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 2 hours
- Listening
1:25 PM
1:25 PM
- Lunch Break
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- other
- CD Baby Jam Room Hilton Austin - 404
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 602
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- ACID Pro Next Demo Hilton Austin - 615
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- SoundExchange Sponsored Session | SoundExchange 101 Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Preserving Mind, Body and Gear on Tour Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Mentoring Session 1 Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2 hours
- Mentoring
- Listening Session 2 Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2 hours
- Listening
2:25 PM
2:25 PM
- Brooks Pierce Office Hours Hilton Austin - 616
- 2:25 PM - 5:05 PM | 2 hours 40 minutes
- other
- Melody + Beats: Basics of Digital Production Hilton Austin - 400
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CD Baby HQ Hilton Austin - 614
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- other
- Playing Live for Money: How to Get Started Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Building Your Team for Success Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Digital Marketing Deep Dive 3: An Automated, Profitable Fan-Generating Machine Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Music Supervisor Shark Tank Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- CD Baby Jam Room Hilton Austin - 404
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 602
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Self-Publish Your Sheet Music Hilton Austin - 615
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Songwriting Panel with Experts From Musicians Institute Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
4:05 PM
4:05 PM
- The Future of Creating Music Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM | 1 hour
- Keynote
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- CD Baby Showcase Featuring Music City Songstar Winner Cheer Up Charlies - Outdoor Stage
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 4 hours
- Evening Event
- CD Baby Open Mic Cheer Up Charlies - Indoor Stage
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 4 hours
- Evening Event
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Registration Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8 hours
- other
- Exhibit Hall Hilton Austin - 6th Floor Prefunction
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8 hours
- Continental Breakfast Hilton Austin - 6th Floor Prefunction
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Social
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
- YouTube Office Hours Hilton Austin - 616
- 9:30 AM - 12:10 PM | 2 hours 40 minutes
- other
- Music Publishing: The Key to Getting All of the Money You Are Owed Hilton Austin - 400
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CANCELLED: It All Starts With a Song: Methodology for Songwriting Success Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Going on Tour: Making Money on the Road Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- The Art of Branding: Aligning Your Sound & Identity Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Music PR 101: What It Is and Why You Need It Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Speaker's Tables Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 10:30 AM - 6:15 PM | 7 hours 45 minutes
- other
- Artist Meet-Ups Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | 45 minutes
- Social
10:35 AM
10:35 AM
- CD Baby Jam Room Hilton Austin - 404
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 602
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Self-Publish Your Sheet Music Hilton Austin - 400
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Attention is King: Break Your Music on Socials with ArtTracks Videos Hilton Austin - 615
- 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
11:10 AM
11:10 AM
- Song Arrangement: Make It Your Own Hilton Austin - 400
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CANCELLED: Building a Songwriting Career - From Passion to Profession Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Keep Your Day Job, Build Your Music Career, or Do Both? Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Sustainable Music Marketing: Social Media Hacks that Defy Trends Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- The Fan Connection: Using Email to Access Longevity, Income, and Inspiration Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
11:15 AM
11:15 AM
- Same Sky Studio Tour Same Sky Productions - Same Sky Productions
- 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | 2 hours
- Breakout Session
12:25 PM
12:25 PM
- Level Up Your Live Show with a Loop Pedal Hilton Austin - 400
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Marketing 101: las estrategias DIY Hilton Austin - 615
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CD Baby HQ Hilton Austin - 614
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- other
- Berklee Sponsored Session | Same Track, Different Styles (and No Production Ruts) Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Label-Level Advertising for the DIY Artist Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- "Thank God I Never Made It": Achieving Happiness Without Chart-Topping Success Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Inside the Mind of Bob Boilen Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Listening Session 3 Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 2 hours
- Listening
1:25 PM
1:25 PM
- Lunch Break
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- other
- CD Baby Jam Room Hilton Austin - 404
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 602
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- ACID Pro Next Demo Hilton Austin - 400
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Comedians Interviewing Musicians Hilton Austin - 615
- 1:25 PM - 5:05 PM | 3 hours 40 minutes
- Live Podcast
- How to Make Full-Time Income with Custom Songs, Keynote Concerts and VIP Private Concerts Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Listening Session 4 Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2 hours
- Listening
- Mentoring Session 2 Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 2 hours
- Mentoring
2:25 PM
2:25 PM
- Brooks Pierce Office Hours Hilton Austin - 616
- 2:25 PM - 5:05 PM | 2 hours 40 minutes
- other
- Getting Great Drum Tracks On A Budget With Or Without A Drummer Hilton Austin - 400
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CD Baby HQ Hilton Austin - 614
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- other
- Capture That Voice: Great Sounding Vocals Can Begin at Home Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Spotify for Artists: Tools and Strategies to Grow Your Fan Base on Spotify Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Direct to Fan Sales: Maximize Your Core Supporters Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Creating a Global Mindset Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Same Sky Studio Tour Same Sky Productions - Same Sky Productions
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 2 hours
- Breakout Session
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 602
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
- Music Critique Panel with Experts from Musicians Institute's Independent Artist Program Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Sponsored Demo
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- CD Baby International Team Meet-Up Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | 45 minutes
- Social
4:05 PM
4:05 PM
- Understanding the Universal Language of Music: Composition Made Easy Hilton Austin - 400
- 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Finding the Time: Decrease Overwhelm, Identify Your Priorities, and Balance Your Workload Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- A Chat with YouTube: Tools and Strategies for the Independent Artist Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- How to Monetize Your Instagram Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Command the Stage: Performance Technique for Soloists Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
5:15 PM
5:15 PM
- DMC Goes Deep: The Troubles and Triumph of a Hip Hop Career Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | 1 hour
- Keynote
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- AKIMI Showcase, Canadian Artist Showcase Cheer Up Charlies - Outdoor Stage
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 4 hours
- Evening Event
- CD Baby Open Mic Sponsored by PRS Guitars Cheer Up Charlies - Indoor Stage
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 4 hours
- Evening Event
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Registration Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM | 2 hours 45 minutes
- other
- Continental Breakfast Hilton Austin - 6th Floor Prefunction
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Social
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
- Shure Open Mic Room Hilton Austin - 404
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Record with Spire Studio Hilton Austin - 617
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
- Self-Publish Your Sheet Music Hilton Austin - 616
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour
- Sponsored Demo
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
- Being a Creative in a 9-5 World: It's OK to Have a Day Job Hilton Austin - 400
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- CD Baby HQ Hilton Austin - 614
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour
- other
- Making Music Videos: The Artistry and The Biz Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Making A Living Selling Beats Online Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- DIY Musician Podcast: Crowdfunding is Dead. What's Next? Hilton Austin - Salon F
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour
- Live Podcast
- Joy: How Jackie Venson Built An Artist Career Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
11:15 AM
11:15 AM
- Same Sky Studio Tour Same Sky Productions - Same Sky Productions
- 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM | 2 hours
- Breakout Session
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Speaker's Tables Hilton Austin - Salon G
- 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM | 2 hours 15 minutes
- other
- How to Prepare Your Music for a Vinyl Release Hilton Austin - 400
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- AKIMI Sponsored Session | What If I Don't Want to Move to Nashville? Hilton Austin - Salon K
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Optimizing Your Song For Commercial Success Hilton Austin - Salon J
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
- Downtown Music: How to Run Your Band Like a Business Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Breakout Session
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
- All of America's Music: Fireside Chat with Alejandro Escovedo Hilton Austin - Salon H
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 1 hour
- Keynote
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Same Sky Studio Tour Same Sky Productions - Same Sky Productions
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 2 hours
- Breakout Session
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- CD Baby Showcase Cheer Up Charlies - Outdoor Stage
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 4 hours
- Evening Event
- CD Baby Open Mic Cheer Up Charlies - Indoor Stage
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 4 hours
- Evening Event