Do you still need physical music CDs and artwork packaging?

And how about CD duplication?

In the past, one of the many roadblocks for many independent musicians attempting to professionally put out their completed music for the first time, was the expenditure involved with the CD duplication of their music tracks, as well as producing the CD artwork and packaging. 

And with that came the compromise between going the full length and hiring a designer, or cutting corners?

a well presented music package adds value in a number of both practical and emotional ways that help make your work more memorable.

Of course, if your music is undoubtedly of high quality and desirable to its audience, it may well speak for itself. However, in most cases alongside competition, it goes without saying that, a well presented music package adds value in a number of both practical and emotional ways that help make your work more memorable.

However, in today’s digital world, distributing your music doesn’t necessarily mean producing physical CDs, but to produce a visual component that can translate in both realms in order to tell your story through the many different forms of content. [ Read on ]

1. Starting the process with the CD cover artwork

Now, if you are on route to following conventional practice, you may need to hire a graphic designer to produce the artwork for you. 

However, today there are so many of us that are pretty adept at carrying out such tasks ourselves. If this is you, all you’ll need to get started is a CD sleeve template


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