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    Berklee College of Music cover story on CD Baby
    posted by Derek at CD Baby on Tuesday February 05 2008 @ 10:58AM PST
    News from Inside Nice cover story about CD Baby from my old school : Berklee College of Music

    http://www.berklee.edu/bt/193/coverstory.html




    by KevOz on Tuesday February 05 2008 @ 11:50AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,

    Great story - inspiring stuff! And I like the ideas you've got in regards to eventually making CD Baby more global. That's awesome.

    Wishing continued success to you, your team, and all indie artists,

    KevOz
    Keyboard Magazine Unsigned Artist Of The Month, February, 2008
    http://www.KevOz.com

    PS - Oh yeah, in regards to my "Unsigned Artist" spot in Keyboard Magazine...I must say that without CD Baby being in my corner and making my music available to everyone (thus, increasing sales in ways I never would have imagined), it's quite possible that my album "Digital" would've never seen the light of day...if I had to figure out all of that distribution stuff on my own. So, thanks again!

    by John Janes on Thursday February 14 2008 @ 12:22PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Hi Derek, really good story.
    Very Inspiring, good stuff.
    John Janes
    www.ridethewave.ca


    by Paolo on Tuesday February 05 2008 @ 02:32PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek, I want to say to You only a word:

    THANKS!

    Musilosophy (Paolo)

    .
    http://musicjazzvideos.com
    http://pedalsteelguitar.org

    PS: I believe many many other musicians have to thank you.

    by dj crier on Tuesday February 05 2008 @ 02:47PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats Derek! You deserve it mate. It's great to see some better photos of you, too! he he

    By the way, thanks ever so much for voting in the Fame Games Radio Effigy awards. The 'ceremony' we held for it was a blast and your participation rocked our world.

    Perpetual good wishes,
    Laura x
    aka dj crier

    MMI / Fame Games
    www.meermusic.com
    www.famegamesradio.com
    www.cdbaby.com/krier

    by OZ the "ozzard of wiz" on Tuesday February 05 2008 @ 05:40PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Thanks for sharing. Now OZ sees why you said "WOW"
    about the proffessor who cried bitterly.

    by Arg on Tuesday February 05 2008 @ 06:05PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Is it still true that CDs account for 90 percent of the sales here? I
    would have guessed that digital had picked up a bit more than
    that.

    by Peter Blue on Wednesday February 06 2008 @ 03:55AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Dear Derek!

    Wonderful interview!
    Wishing you all the best!

    Peter Blue

    www.bluestar.de
    wonderful music touching the hearts of millions

    by Rosanne Simunovic on Wednesday February 06 2008 @ 07:36AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    What a superb and inspiring article. It really motivates one to reach for the stars with your name on it, doesn't it?

    Thanks again Derek, for all your hard work on behalf of independent artists everywhere. Your dedication and passion for your work is unsurpassed.

    Bravo!

    by Kelly Pettit on Wednesday February 06 2008 @ 10:04PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Definately one of the last standing hero's for independent musicians. Very cool read. I've been reading all these books lately by people who follow their heart with great determination and will ( Dean Karnazes, Lance Armstrong). With just one life to live, chasing your dream with passion is the only way I want to go. Derek's words, "Pay close attention to the compass in your gut. Do the work that's most exciting to you, because that's what you will do best" is spot on.
    Finally, for motivational purposes only:

    The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at the least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
    Thanks Derek

    Kelly
    http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kellypettit
    http://www.myspace.com/kellypettit
    http://www.ubl.com/kellypettit


    by Paul Rogalski on Thursday February 07 2008 @ 01:15PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Hi Derek,
    I got the BT magazine today,great story.
    I graduated from Bezerklee 1990,i took the Rob Rose Music Biz class.
    Those were the days.
    I still perform and record.
    Recently opened a music academy in Colorado.
    Mojo's Music Academy
    Keep up the great work.
    Paul Mojomama

    by 2 Good To Go on Thursday February 07 2008 @ 02:53PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Great Interview Derek
    www.cdbaby.com/all/2goodtogo

    by walter goulet on Thursday February 07 2008 @ 03:34PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Very Intesting artical Derek
    I enjoyed reading it.
    I always thought that there would be
    cdbaby store across the the country
    at some point in time.

    http://myspace.com/walter_goulet
    http://www.cdbaby.com/goulet

    by Antifluff Superstar on Thursday February 07 2008 @ 04:31PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Congrats Derek!
    Nice interview!

    So now I know why you can't be emailed anymore!


    by Bridget St John on Friday February 08 2008 @ 06:55PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    I loved this article! I will be looking up the book "Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind."

    ~Bridget

    by Russ Aimz on Friday February 08 2008 @ 07:32PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Well done Derek! Very good article. Still inspiring as alway's


    http://www.cdbaby.com/russaimz2
    http://www.russaimz.com/

    by Andrew Titcombe on Saturday February 09 2008 @ 07:08PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek
    Good stuff Derek
    Nice to read more about you and CDBaby -look forward that UK connection
    Andrew Titcombe
    Loose Records

    by Joey Caughey on Monday February 11 2008 @ 09:06PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Good Find! Definitely a good read.

    Joey Caughey
    http://www.standonerecords.com
    joey@standonerecords.com

    by Steven on Tuesday February 12 2008 @ 09:54AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,
    I appreciate your care for all musicians demonstrated through your actions all these years.
    Thank you.
    -Steven
    http://www.stevencravis.com
    http://www.myspace.com/officialstevencravis

    by Stephen Bastien on Wednesday February 13 2008 @ 08:51AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    To Derek.

    cool stuff man and it is nice that someone is for the musician .thank bro.

    stephen .

    Groove factory conobus.


    by Brandon Rice on Wednesday February 13 2008 @ 12:49PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Love your philosophy, you are a true pioneer. Exciting times for
    niche markets. Thanks a million.
    Im gonna look up PromoBaby, I had never heard of that.
    Peace, Brandon Rice

    http://www.brandonricemusic.com
    http://www.myspace.com/ricemusic


    by haile makeli on Sunday February 17 2008 @ 09:29PM PST [ reply | parent ]
    That a great article I enjoy Derek nuff raspect too you.Thanks many
    times

    by Manny LaGod on Monday February 18 2008 @ 08:31AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,

    That cover story and interview with Berklee was very interesting and inspiring! You truely are a "champion" for musicians everywhere! Keep up the great work!

    Manny LaGod
    Winner: 16th Annual Los Angeles Music Award Male Singer/Song Writer of the Year/World Music/Song: “Sunday Mornings”

    http://www.sonicbids.com/MannyLagod





    by Jerre Haskew on Monday February 18 2008 @ 10:34AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Derek,

    Congrats on yet another testimonial to the success of CD Baby, you and your wonderful associates!!

    The Cumberland Trio and I personally want to tell the world that we are being heard and our CDs & DVDs sold throughout Europe, Canada, Australia, South America, Asia & even the USA because of our relationship with CDBaby!!

    by Chris on Wednesday February 27 2008 @ 11:06AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Great job, man! I'm actually at your old school right now as a
    student. Just submitted the actual CDs of my first full-length
    release through you guys. Thanks for the business.

    Chris

    by Riley on Friday March 07 2008 @ 07:26AM PST [ reply | parent ]
    Nice spread from the 'Berklee College of Music'.
    It was very informative.
    Thanks,
    Riley from 'Vocal Vanguard'
    http://cdbaby.com/cd/vocalvanguard

    by Jessica Mellott on Sunday April 13 2008 @ 03:17PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek, I am a pop singer & songwriter and full time student at Berklee. I thought the article was awesome!

    xoxo,
    Jessica
    www.jessicamellott.com
    www.myspace.com/jesicamellott

    by Sean Garvey on Wednesday April 16 2008 @ 04:26PM PDT [ reply | parent ]
    Derek, great article from "Berklee". Hoping to attend there one day myself. I am a songwriter, pianist and guitar player. Just realesed my first CD thru you guys. Thanks for all of your help.
    Sean Garvey
    http://cdbaby.com/cd/seangarvey
    www.seangarveymusic.com
    www.myspace.com/seangarveymusic

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