Home | Blog | Music Promotion | Bookstore | Online Studies | Articles | Directory | Music Law | Subscribe Music Distribution | Radio Promotion | Web Hosting | CD Art | CD Mfg. | Get Representation | Opportunities Top 10 Graphics Tips for Designing CDs by Christopher Knab  Fourfront Media & Music - Copyright 2008 Back to The Academy Reducing is good, enlarging is bad Placement is everything. balance and use of space is critical Choose fonts with your image in mind Don't use more than 6 fonts total in any given design Use easy to read fonts that distinguish clearly your name from any product title Choose colors carefully, make sure lettering on colors is easily readable Work creatively within your budget, and keep things simple Put a barcode on the back cover all recordings intended for retail sales Use a graphic artist with CD/Tape design experience. Put artist/band name on the top 1/3rd of any CDs or records ----- Christopher Knab is an independent music business consultant based in Seattle, Washington. He is available for private consultations on promoting and marketing independent music, and can be reached at 206-282-6116 or by email at: Chris@Knab.com Chris Knab's book, 'Music Is Your Business' is available from the Music Biz Academy bookstore. Visit the FourFront Media and Music website for more information on the business of music from Christopher Knab.   Submit An Article for Consideration! Would you like to submit an article for publication at MusicBizAcademy.com? If you have music-related expertise you'd like to share with other musicians including career tips, how to's, or general music business-related articles, please feel free to send them our way. We'll be glad to consider them. Submit your article! The Four Fronts... Artist/Product Development Promotion Publicity Performance   Get Educated... Master the Music Biz! Online Courses. Many Programs. Learn Day or Night. Details Here.   Christopher Knab Recommends... Music Is Your Business Christopher Knab and Bartley F. Day's expanded edition of "Music Is Your Business" is filled with more insights into the business side of being a successful musician or band. Included are chapters on both Internet and traditional music marketing methods. The essential legal issues you need to know are explained as are music contract tips, how to license your music, attract distributors, get radio airplay and create a demand for your music. More... How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet Our in-depth guide to music promotion demonstrates how you can combine powerful internet marketing techniques to sell your music merchandise online! Learn what works, what doesn't, and what you shouldn't waste your time and money on. More.... All Content © 1996-2009 Midnight Rain Productions. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy