Kyle Weber is the president and co-founder of Indieonthemove.com, a leading platform for show and tour booking in the music industry. Before creating Indie on the Move, Kyle toured extensively with his band ZELAZOWA, performing over 600 shows worldwide from 2006 to 2009. His experience in booking and passion for helping musicians led to the launch of Indie on the Move. Today, Kyle is dedicated to empowering artists by simplifying the booking process and connecting them with opportunities.

In this episode, Kyle Weber dives into the story behind Indie on the Move, discussing how the platform revolutionized show and tour booking for musicians. Kyle shares insights on the importance of live music, its communal value, and the future of the industry as it intersects with AI and technology.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how Indie on the Move has transformed the show and tour booking process for musicians worldwide.

• Understand the irreplaceable communal connection that live music fosters, transcending the digital age.

• Learn about the future of live music, blending in-person performances with digital enhancements.

To learn more about Kyle Weber and Indie on the Move, visit https://www.indieonthemove.com/indie-on-the-move-101

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Cari Cole is the CEO and Founder of CariCole.com and CCVM, a female-owned music company empowering artists. As a Holistic Vocal Coach, Artist Development Expert, and A&R Director, Cari has worked with top artists like Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and FINNEAS, helping them refine their sound and navigate the music industry. With over 30 years of experience, she leads a new approach to artist support, focusing on authenticity and owning content.

In this episode, Cari reveals her holistic approach to artist development, emphasizing the importance of mastering each stage of the creative process and staying true to one’s unique sound.

Takeaways:

• Discover how mastering the Four Seasons of Being an Artist—gathering, writing, recording, and promoting—can elevate your creative output and career.

• Learn how to find and develop your unique sound and identity, ensuring you resonate deeply with your audience and differentiate yourself from others.



• Understand the importance of quality over quantity, and how a focused, authentic approach to music creation can lead to sustained success and industry recognition.

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Mike Warner is an author, podcaster, and music executive. He wrote the book Work Hard Playlist Hard and is the host of Streamline With Mike Warner podcast. Mike’s experience spans over two decades, with his most recent role as Head of Editorial Marketing Partnerships, North America at Believe. His insights have been shared across various platforms, making him an instrumental figure in the music industry.

In this episode, Mike, a firm believer in the power of diversified platforms, discusses the latest tools and features provided by music streaming platforms. He emphasizes the importance for artists to connect with audiences across various platforms.

Takeaways:

• Discover the latest tools like Amazon Music's HypeCards and Apple Music's Promote, helping artists create custom assets and track engagement.
• Learn about Tidal's collaborative features and the live broadcasting ability, providing artists with unique opportunities to connect with fans.
• Understand the efficacy of gating content and implementing subscription models in building a dedicated fanbase.

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To learn more about Mike Warner, visit his website: https://www.askmikewarner.com/

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Evan Price is the CEO of Artist Collective, a company that helps musicians become "artistpreneurs" by launching their music brands and providing them with the necessary business skills to succeed. Evan has 15 years of experience in the music industry and launched Artist Collective from his dorm room at Columbia College Chicago while earning his degree in Music Business. 

This episode will explore how high ticket offers and mentorship can help musicians increase their income. Evan provides strategies for identifying and securing high ticket offers and discusses the importance of getting paid for what you know. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How limiting beliefs can prevent us from achieving our goals and what we can do about it
• How “High Ticket Offers” can significantly increase a musician's income and create a more sustainable and profitable career 
• The power of mentorship and sharing your knowledge and experience with up-and-coming artists

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Jason Grishkoff was born in South Africa and later completed his secondary education in the United States. He began his career at Google, but in 2013 he left the company to focus on Indie Shuffle, his music blog. Despite some challenges, Jason persevered and eventually founded SubmitHub, a platform that helps musicians connect with curators and influencers. 

Today, SubmitHub is the leading website in its niche, facilitating thousands of connections every day and in this episode Jason shares his story and how you can get the most out of SubmitHub yourself. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The most common mistakes to avoid when it comes to playlists 
• Best practices and keys to improve your results on SubmitHub 
• How you can build connections with industry professionals and influencers

Get 20% off when you sign up for SubmitHub here: https://www.submithub.com/

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Nimrod Azoulai is the Co-founder and CEO of MySphera. Nimrod loves exploring the connections between content & technology, previously working as a content curator for Teder.fm and curating the record library at Jamillah listening room in Six Senses Shaharut.

Netta Tzin is the Co-founder and Head of Product of MySphera. Netta is a Product and Business strategist, structuring and executing projects and products in startups and corporations for 10+ years. Alongside, she’s been operating in the music and culture spheres, producing live shows and executing release projects for various musicians.

In this episode, Nimrod and Netta will discuss the launch and growth of Mysphera, and how the company uses algorithms to match new music with playlisters, DJs, bloggers, and other tastemakers. He will also share insights and tips on how to promote your music and build a dedicated fan base.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The difference between music tastemakers and influencers 
• The importance of community and direct communication with your fans
• Music exposure and engagement in the ever-evolving digital world 

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Mack Borys is a 23 year old business graduate with several years experience in brand-building, digital marketing and growing businesses, with a strong passion for music, and helping independent artists achieve success. 

Most notably, he is known for founding Musician Guidance, a music mentoring platform that provides independent artists 1 on 1 direct and honest mentoring from music industry leaders, including Grammy winners, celebrity coaches and more.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• What truth about one on one mentorship and how to avoid scams
• Avoiding common mistakes and turning "failures" into opportunities
• How the right mentor can help you focus and fast-track your music career  



Get mentorship from Musicians Guidance here: https://www.musicianguidance.com/

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Kyle Thiede is the Director of Copyright at Songtrust, the world's largest technology solution for global music publishing royalty collection and administration. 

His personal mission within the music publishing industry is to address the global bureaucracy that disrupts performance and growth, working with other professionals to rebuild standards, procedures and a fundamental infrastructure within music for a more equitable royalty collection ecosystem.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• What artists do wrong when it comes to music publishing
• How 500 million dollars of royalties goes unclaimed by music artists 
• The benefits Songtrust gives creators for accessing their royalties  

Learn more about Songtrust here: https://www.songtrust.com/

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Rob Lindquist is a Co-founder and COO of the music creator platform, Songfinch. For nearly two decades Rob’s mission has been to help artists earn a more equitable share of the revenue generated from their music. 

Since its launch, Songfinch has delivered more than 150,000 custom songs, paying out more than $20M to independent artists, and earned countless awards, including Inc. 5,000 and Crain’s Best Places to Work. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How Songfinch empowers artists to make a great living with custom songs
• The overwhelming value artists can bring to their fans with Songfinch
• How to apply as an artist for Songfinch and what the process is like

Learn more about Songfinch here: https://www.songfinch.com/ 

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DR. NOAH ST. JOHN is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” He’s worked with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and elite entrepreneurs. 

Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services, facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to give yourself permission to succeed as a music artist
• Getting to the root of success and find your new desired end-reality 
• How to eliminate negative self-talk and end limitations forever 

Learn More Here: https://GetMillionairebook.com 

Get a free book from Noah at: https://sendmeabooknoah.com/ 

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Daniel Rowland is an audio engineer, producer, educator, and tech executive. He holds both a B.S and M.F.A in Music Technology, and is currently Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Montreal’s LANDR Audio, and longtime professor at MTSU in Nashville.

Daniel has worked on projects as varied as Nine Inch Nails, Seal, Meek Mill, Phillip Glass, Gwen Stefani, and The Sandbox (metaverse/game), along with dozens of Disney properties such as Star Wars and Marvel. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• New AI tools you can use to optimize your creative process
• What you need to know to make the most of music technology in the future
• How Landr is changing the game for music creators 

Start using Landr: https://www.landr.com

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Michael Gilbride is a former corporate bond trader and Mastering Accelerator student. Michael left the world of finance in 2020 to pursue his solo indie music project, “telco”, full-time. Michael joined Mastering.com in the same year and eventually became General Manager in 2022.

He’s been featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds and he walks the walk of the independent artist lifestyle. In this episode, Michael shares how you can use your skillset to support your music career by taking a leap of faith and betting on yourself.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to see everything as an advantage if you look at it the right way
• How to transition out of your current job into the music industry full-time
• Opportunities for making your music career more financially sustainable

Visit the Mastering.com website here: https://mastering.com/

 Michael’s social media handle: @telco_music 

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Andy Parker is a musician and an industry professional obsessed with music. He oversees the Artist Services team at Music Gateway working to develop the teams and processes to realize their mission statement of ‘empowering independent artists’. 

As a manager and builder of high-performing teams, he shares his knowledge on successful artist campaigns he's been a part of and the best way to invest in yourself as an independent artist.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How Music Gateway connects artists with legit playlist curators 
• What signing with a record label vs. being independent has to offer
• What you can do to stand out based on the resources you have

Music Gateway Website: https://www.musicgateway.com/

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Tim Cole is the co-founder and CTO of SongPad, a digital platform designed to empower songwriters in their creative process. His unique blend of skills led him to build SongPad after working for major brands like McDonald's and Unilever. Initially developed as a personal tool to streamline his songwriting process, SongPad evolved into a platform serving thousands of users.

Tim delves into the story of SongPad, its growth, and how artificial intelligence plays a part in enhancing and inspiring songwriters on the platform. Then, hear a detailed walkthrough of the platform's key features and a discussion around the future plans for SongPad.

Takeaways:

• Understand the role of AI in SongPad and how it serves to inspire and support songwriters

• Gain insight into SongPad's key features including chord detection, lyric tools, and AI critiques

• Discover the collaborative potential of SongPad and how it can empower your songwriting process

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvw79LXMCprcNZlotw6MEA

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Paul Eastwood is currently Vice President, Sports & Entertainment at the social NFT marketplace for the metaverse, Orderinbox, where he leads OIX’s business development initiatives in the sports, music, art, and entertainment spaces.

Eastwood is best known in the entertainment industry for his tenure at Universal Music where, as Vice President of Marketing & Promotion, he oversaw the marketing strategies for a roster of artists that  included: 50 Cent, The Black Eyed Peas, Sheryl Crow, Eminem, Enrique Iglesias, No Doubt, Sting, RUSH, and The Tragically Hip.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to incorporate NFT into your business to increase revenue
• Creating demand for your NFTs and building an audience
• The simplest way to get started with Orderinbox’s NFT platform

Orderinbox Website: https://www.orderinbox.com/discover

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Michael “Nomad” Ripoll is an Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Career Guitarist to the Stars, Musical Director for Kenny Babyface Edmonds, and a Producer/Composer for Film/TV and more.

Nomad is a music veteran who has worked and played with many of the most respected artists in the music world. In order to achieve this, he's created systems to thrive instead of struggle, and he shares tons of powerful tips to enhance your productivity and reach your music goals more efficiently.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to apply systems of self-management to reach your goals
• The best way to stand out by developing your own "unique sonic identifier"
• Inspire your creativity and generate new ideas with a simple hack

Nomad's links for this episode:

Get your FREE copy of "6 Steps To Recording Pro-Level Sessions From Home" https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/pdf-guide

Get your copy of ETHOS here: 

Book w/ Workbook - ETHOS The Career Musician’s Code

ETHOS The Career Musician’s Code (audiobook)

 Get Nomad’s Recording Course here: Pro-Level Sessions From Home Official Trailer

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Mona Jhaveri is an American biotech scientist and entrepreneur notable for innovative approaches to cancer research, detection, and funding. 

She is the Founder and Executive director at Music Beats Cancer. She launched Music Beats Cancer to address the “Valley of Death,” the growing gap in funding that constrains the translation of cancer research discoveries into clinical applications. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The natural alignment between music and charity
• The healing role your music can play in fighting cancer
• How to use your voice and music in cancer prevention research

Learn more about the Music Beats Cancer Organization: https://musicbeatscancer.org

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Milo Lombardi, also known as Nifty Sax, is a Saxophonist, Composer and Music Director. In addition to studying classical and jazz, he graduated from a top institution, received awards, and played in front of thousands of people throughout his life.

He now creates music NFTs using his saxophone as the only medium. A pioneer in the field of Music NFTs, he is building a community to help artists take advantage of this exciting technology and unlock new experiences for music fans.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• Overcoming the initial challenges of starting off in the NFT space
• How to build deep relationships with Music NFT collectors 
• How to use an NFT collection to grant fans access to a variety of perks

All Nifty Sax links:

https://niftysax.com

https://niftymusic.app

https://twitter.com/NiftySax

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VFnCdxKNQHBhupfldcIS4

https://opensea.io/collection/niftysaxspheres

https://foundation.app/@niftysax

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Unlocking Your Fullest Artistic Potential with Serik Slobodskoy

Serik Slobodskoy is the founder of Hyperbits, an online music production school. He is also a seasoned producer and artist whose music has been streamed more than 50 million times, and now he teaches others how to do the same.

Serik deconstructs common misconceptions about music production so that you can express your music to its fullest potential. The information in this episode is so valuable for all music creators!

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• Timeless wisdom for improving the quality of your music productions
• How to find and surround yourself with the right peer group
• What most music producers get wrong about crafting an authentic sound

 Sign up for the Hyperbits Masterclass here: https://hyperbits.com/masterclass/

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Kevin Thomas is the founder and CEO of Songwriting Planet, which provides video courses and training to help aspiring songwriters reach their musical goals. He is the author of Melody Madness, a book that explores in meticulous detail ways in which songwriters can master the often-elusive process of melody writing

After studying from everyone he could, he realized there wasn’t great training and education around the art of songwriting and specifically techniques. He created affordable and accessible courses for artists to master songwriting essentials without all the fluff. You’re going to really love this episode!

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The myth that you have to have a “god-given gift” to write a hit song
• How to take the guesswork out of writing songs that make an impact
• Making amazing melodies by getting your analytical brain out of the way

Sign up and get your FREE 21 Ways To Write Better Songs EBook: http://www.songwritingcraft.com

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Michael Walker, is the founder of Modern Musician and host of the Modern Musician Podcast. He is a successful and highly renowned musician and entrepreneur, a husband, father and member of Paradise Fears. 

After touring professionally for the last eight years, Michael decided to set up Modern Musician to teach other artists and bands the skills needed to have a profitable music career.

In this episode we celebrate reaching 100 episodes of the podcast and Jared Christianson, the co-producer of the Modern Musician Podcast takes this opportunity to ask the questions that no one else can. This is an awesome episode!

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How the Modern Musician has the upper hand in today’s music industry
• Using our StreetTeam Software to grow your fanbase automatically
• Some of the most exciting things the Modern Musician team is developing

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Ryan Miyakawa is Hooktheory’s resident music theory aficionado and programs the brains behind Hookpad’s playback, music theory, and artificial intelligence engines. 

He’s a classically trained pianist, and loves deconstructing popular music to understand the elements of a great song. Ryan has a PhD in engineering from UC Berkeley and is delighted to combine his passions of science and music to help others create music.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to take your song writing to the next level using Hooktheory’s tools
• Ways to take advantage of today’s popular chord progressions 
• Techniques for building and releasing tension in your songs

Learn more at: https://www.hooktheory.com/

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Martin Atkins is an English drummer and session musician, best known for his work in post-punk and industrial groups including Public Image Ltd, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Pigface, and Killing Joke. 

He also works as a consultant, has written books, and is the music business program coordinator at Millikin University in Decatur, IL.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• Music industry mindset shifts needed for long-term success
• How to make sure your shows are well attended and profitable 
• Ways you can work in the music industry and develop valuable skill sets

 Martin’s website: https://martinatkins.bigcartel.com/

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Tobias Rauscher is a Solo Fingerstyle Guitarist from Germany and part of the modern acoustic guitar movement that is led by players like Andy McKee, Mike Dawes and Tommy Emmanuel.

He is the founder of the Fingerstyle Academy and the Fanbase Academy Program where he helps musicians monetize and grow their fanbase using YouTube. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• Creating a predictable system for growing your fanbase on autopilot, 24/7
• The biggest mistakes 95% of independent musicians make again and again
• A new way of marketing your music online - even if you are not well-known

 Access Tobias’ Free Workshop: https://swm.modernmusician.me/tobias-rauscher-2022 

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Meet Bree Noble, the financial director turned award-winning musician, and now a pioneering voice in podcasting. Her career highlights include singing for 60,000 people at Dodger Stadium and transforming an online radio station into an award-winning podcast - Women of Substance. She's on a mission to make musicians profitable through her educational programs and her iconic podcast - Profitable Musician Show.

Bree shares valuable insights on how to think like a businessperson, the importance of authenticity in music, and practical strategies to build a fan base and monetize your music.

Takeaways:

• How to step out of traditional music industry norms and think like a businessperson.

• The importance of authenticity in music and how it can significantly elevate your brand.

• Practical strategies on how to effectively build a fan following and monetize your music.

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To learn more about the podcast guest, Bree Noble, visit her website: https://profitablemusician.com/

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Dylan Lane, also known as ill.Gates is a world-class touring DJ and CEO and founder of the Producer Dojo. ill.Gates is on a mission to unite musicians in collaboration and camaraderie, creating a thriving community where producers train, grow, and get paid. 

As a result of his real-life experiences, Dylan shares incredible wisdom on how to take your music career to the next level during his 2022 interview for Modern Musician's Success With Music Virtual Conference.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• Creative ways to earn income with your talents (especially if your not famous)
• A simple way to find a solution to any challenge you encounter as an artist
• What you need to do to create a conversation around your music

ill.Gates' 75% off his ill.Methodology producer coaching series:

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Register for Dojo TV House Party: https://members.producerdojo.com/a/2147496550/F3v6oVtA

The Weekly Download: https://members.producerdojo.com/a/26335/F3v6oVtA

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Chris SD, is an award-winning music producer who has been helping artists, composers, producers and songwriters get their music synced for over 15 years. 

He is the creator of The Art Of The Song Pitch, a proven step-by-step process that has helped songwriters get their music into everything from Hollywood movies to blockbuster trailers and countless television shows. 

This is Chris’ 2022 interview from Modern Musician’s Success With Music Virtual Conference and he reveals the best information for artists looking to get their music into TV, Film, Commercials and more!

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to fix the biggest sync licensing pitfall musicians face
• How to connect, build a reputation, and earn the trust of music supervisors
• The process Chris has used to help musicians generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in sync deals

Chris SD's Music Production Tips for TV and Film Freebie: https://swm.modernmusician.me/chris-sd-2022

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Adam Ivy is an award winning music producer, professional YouTuber, and creative marketing specialist.

He’s the founder of sellmusic.com, has been featured on CNBC, MTV, and the E! Network, and has worked with artists like G-Easy, Mod Sun, and Kevin Gates. 

This is Adam’s 2022 interview from Modern Musician’s Success With Music Virtual Conference and it is a powerful one!

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to gain more visibility on social media platforms
• The best way to reach and educate new fans
• Building offers that your fans will love and boosting your income

 Adam Ivy's Freebie Fanbase Worksheet: https://swm.modernmusician.me/adam-ivy-2022

Subscribe and check out Adam’s Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/adamivy

Check out all Adam’s free resources and learn more at: www.Musicmarketing.com

Check out Adam’s beat marketplace at: www.Thecharts.com

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Denice Dal Braccio is the Founder & CEO of EDM World Magazine, and she’s the Business Manager and Marketing Director at The Billboard 500 Club. Denice is truly obsessed with teaching independent electronic dance music producers how to grow their fan base online, think like an entrepreneur, and help them fast forward their music careers!

In this episode Denice breaks down exactly what you need to do in order to thrive in the music business and shares a ton of high-level strategies on how to get there most effectively.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The two biggest mistakes artists make when starting out with music
• The fastest way to recruit a "Board of Directors" for your music business
• The secret to building relationships with music business professionals and fans

Learn more about Denice at her official website: https://denicedalbraccio.com/ 

Join the Billboard 500 Club: https://thebillboard500.com/

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Jon Anderson is the founder of Two Story Media where he helps artists get heard and be understood. That includes interviewing artists to uncover the stories behind good songs, curating music reviews to give artists a platform for deeper engagement and helping artists promote their music in meaningful ways. 

In this episode Jon shares his deep understanding of how to tell your story in a meaningful way to make the most impact on your audience. Jon believes that every song has two stories: one that’s written and one that’s heard. You’re going to love this episode! 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to get press coverage from the best-fit outlets and media companies
• Using PR to build credibility and tell your artist's story
• The best way to research and pitch yourself to press, blogs, and media

Find out more about Jon and his company: https://twostorymelody.com/

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Eric Alper is a Canadian music correspondent, blogger, radio host and former director of media relations, at eOne Music Canada based in Toronto, Ontario.

For the past 25+ years, Eric Alper has been at the forefront of the Canadian entertainment industry – making the Public in Public Relations his business. His enthusiasm, encyclopedic knowledge of the past and present have made him the go-to for music in Canada. He is also host of one of the top-rated SiriusXM shows “ThatEricAlper”. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• What’s working today to get your music heard by the right people 
• Debunking myths about the current state of the music industry
• The reality of being successful in the music industry today

Find out more about Eric Apler at his official website: https://www.thatericalper.com/

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Bob James is a PGCert qualified teacher, mentor, life coach, mindfulness tutor and music industry specialist.

As a teacher, mentor and public speaker, Bob has worked for or presented sessions for BIMM, ACM, University of Surrey, Bucks New University, Henley Business School, Leeds College of Music, Confetti/Nottingham Trent University, The Songwriting Academy, Music Academy (Bologna) and Platform One amongst many others.

Having been an active music manager for many years, Bob talks about how artists need support not only with their careers, but also with their mental health and how you need to learn to understand the psychological pressures you are under, be your authentic self and be able to trust other people.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The secret to enjoying your music career journey 
• Embracing your true self and destroying limiting beliefs
• How collaboration is the key to unlocking success in the music industry

Learn more about Bob James and Get Money From Music: https://www.getmoneyfrommusic.com

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Finn McKenty is an American marketing strategist, music commentator, writer and graphic designer who currently runs the YouTube channel The Punk Rock MBA and is director of marketing at the online education platform URM Academy

Finn shares his wealth of wisdom during this episode about some of the most important aspects of being creative, like managing your psychology and maintaining your mental health.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• The most important aspects you should focus on in your music career
• Why maintaining your mental health comes above everything else
• The keys to having a long-lasting creative career and finding happiness 

Check out Finn’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePunkRockMBA

For The Best Rock and Metal Production Courses check out the URM Academy: https://urm.academy

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Brianna Ruelas is a strategist and reality TV music coach, singer/songwriter, and best selling author. Brianna’s expertise and background led her to mentoring and consulting indie artists and bands, to help them realize successful careers in music.  

She is passionate about supporting indie artists on their journey, and igniting them towards sustainable careers in music. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• How to leverage this underrated platform to hit the marketing jackpot
• Defining a clear strategy and plan to showcase your potential
• How to get cast and maximize a reality singing show competition

 Registration for the FREE JUNE 2022 Masterclass:

https://www.briannaruelasmusic.com/masterclass  

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Reality Singing Show Research Cheatsheet:

https://www.briannaruelasmusic.com/freebie 

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Sean Taylor is a music marketing expert who’s written three books on the topic of mastering your music branding. His book “Master Music Branding” is considered the expert guide to artist image.

If you could use some guidance with your branding or if you’re just ready to level up, then you won’t want to miss this episode!

Here’s what you’ll learn about: 

• Key strategies for making the most of your social media
• Clarifying your brand so you stand out from the crowd
• Making sure your efforts lead to real fanbase growth

Check out Sean’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RgQTe5CiHZiMfb5qk8YuA

 Accelerate your PERSONAL music marketing and branding at http://www.BRANDMANNETWORK.com 

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Meet Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a Grammy-nominated artist, composer who writes for commercials, films, meditation programs, and social justice choirs and has been featured in Forbes, Grammy.com, and People. She's performed with Sting, secured dozens of TV placements of her songs, toured globally, and garnered over 1 million Spotify streams in 2023. She’s also a certified trauma-informed coach and leads the popular musician mastermind, Amplify, helping musicians get out of their way and set up systems for success.

Cheryl takes us behind the scenes of her journey in the music industry and the pivotal role systems and trauma-informed coaching play. Learn about her approach to planning, goal-setting, overcoming fear and resistance, and how she harnesses the power of intuition to guide her decisions.

Takeaways:

• How to set up effective systems for success in your music career.

• The importance and process of healing past trauma to reclaim personal power.

• How to distinguish between fear and intuition to make empowered choices.

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To get Cheryl’s FREE mini-course visit: http://www.inthekey.co/cycle

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How To Improve Your Voice and Sing Like A Pro with John Henny

Over the past 25 years, John Henny has helped thousands of singers and voice teachers reach their singing and teaching goals. He has had students win Grammys and star in major shows, and his students are some of the most successful in the music industry.

John shares just some of the lessons he has learned through 25 years of coaching vocalists at the highest level.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• What most singers are missing from their vocal routine 
• How to find a vocal coach that fits your needs
• How to develop true mastery over your voice 

Achieve Your Full Vocal Potential: https://johnhenny.com/

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Cristina Cano is an experienced music professional with a passion for helping independent musicians create success pathways for their craft. She’s an artist marketing guru for CD Baby, has experience organizing the DIY Musician Conferences in Nashville, Austin, and Valencia, Spain, and has been a featured speaker on the subject of releasing music at multiple music conferences and events around the globe. 

In this episode, Cristina shares some of the best strategies she's used personally and with the artists she works with to get the attention of the press and how you can use that information to grow your audience.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• A guide to cultivating media relationships
• How to get free press coverage for your music
• Using your network to maximize your press release's impact

Check out Cristina’s music here: https://www.sirenandthesea.com/about

Find out how to work with Cristina: https://diyprgroup.com/ 

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Adam McInnis is an artist, songwriter, and producer from Manhattan, NY most known for his work with world-renowned DJs such as Fedde Le Grande and his many placements in the sync world. 

In this episode, Adam reveals the essential strategies for taking your music to a professional level and how to reach your musical career goals without sacrificing your authenticity. 

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• How to manage your artist career's ups and downs and find mentors
• How to achieve excellence in the music industry
• An approach to mindset optimization that's bulletproof

Take your music to the next level and apply to work with Adam here: https://thebillboard500.com/

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Darryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest emerging artist showcase festivals and conference, Indie Week Canada. Darryl currently is the director of market development in Canada for CD Baby. 

He’s also worked for known artists such as U2, Nickelback, Madonna, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Dave Matthews and the launching of VIPNATION.com.

Darryl breaks down the very best strategies artists can use to optimize their time, and shares a roadmap to plan your next 12-24 months. If you’ve ever felt like you need a better way to get from point A to point B, this episode is for you. 

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• A smart blueprint for planning your entire year 
• How to manage your time to 10X your results 
• The best time for indie-artists to write, record, tour, and more

Get your Tickets for the 2022 Indie 101 Online Music Conference here: https://indie101.com/

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Gemma Sugrue is a voice and business coach, founder of Voiceworks Studio and Pro Vocal Artist, an online mentoring programme for artists. She’s been serving 1000s of singers since 2011.

As a singer Gemma has appeared as a guest vocalist on TV shows including Dancing with the Stars and The Late Late Show and has worked with Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and many more.

Gemma is also a certified Tiny Habits coach. If you struggle with consistency and maintaining steady habits in your craft and/or career, this episode will help you.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• How to embrace your influences and integrate them into your own identity
• A clear roadmap for dialing in your habits to reach your goals
• The number one practice for ensuring your success

Become the Ultimate Pro Vocal Artist with Gemma: https://www.provocalartist.com/contact

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Books mentioned in this episode: 

Essentialism - Greg Mckeown

Tiny Habits - BJ Fogg

Reality Transurfing - Vadim Zeland

The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield

Letting Go - David Hawkins

Deep Work - Cal Newport

Ryan Waczek is a songwriter and producer turned digital marketing specialist and is most widely known as the founder of the Indie Music Academy. His YouTube channel has received over 1 million views and is one of the go-to resources for music industry training, marketing strategy, and healthy business mindsets. 

Ryan coaches hundreds of students and independent musicians through his training website and blog with over 220,000 readers.

Here’s what you’re going to learn: 

• The best marketing strategies for growing on spotify
• How to convert new listeners and followers into life-long fans
• How to generate income from your fan base online

Access the Indie Music Academy free course here: https://www.indiemusicacademy.com/?utm_source=mm_organic&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=referral&utm_content=episode

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Kevin Williams is the Chief Community Officer of Sessionwire - a software tool that allows artists and producers to remotely collaborate while making high-quality recordings from around the world.

He also founded Music Mentor Group, an artist development program that organizes, nurtures, and develops Singer/Songwriters/Musicians and prepares them for all aspects of their pending careers.

If you’ve ever wanted to know the best way to get a publishing deal for your music, this episode is for you!

Here’s what you're going to learn: 

• How to properly build, organize and prepare your music catalog
• How to present your assets in the best way possible
• The importance of coaching and mentorship for long term success

Learn more about Music Mentor Group here: https://musicmentorgroup.com/

Check out Sessionwire for remote collaboration: https://www.sessionwire.com/

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Fifi Rong is a Beijing-born, London-based singer with a mission to bring real Chinese Heritage infused Avant-Pop music onto the world stage. She’s made it her goal to help as many independent artists as possible to free themselves and live their greatest passion.

Each year we give out an award to the artist who truly represents the “Modern Musician” ethos, and Fifi Rong joins us to tell us about her journey to winning the award in 2022!

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• The secret to breaking through your insecurities 
• How to cultivate the most successful version of yourself
• The transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 and beyond

Learn more about Fifi and connect with her at: https://fifirong.com/

Fifi Rong on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fifirong

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Bobby Owsinski is a mixer, producer, and author of 24 best-selling books on music, recording and the music business. He is also the creator of online courses like 101 Mixing Tricks, the Social Media For Musicians Bootcamp, and many more. 

He’s a senior contributor to Forbes writing on the big picture trends in the new music business, and has appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert.

 Whether you’re a musician, songwriter, artist, engineer or producer, this episode will help you take your career to the next level.

 Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• Navigating the pros and cons of the new music industry 
• The emergence of new technology and immersive audio experiences
• The future of artificial intelligence as it relates to music

Learn about Bobby and all his valuable resources by visiting his website: https://bobbyowsinski.com/

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Jayson Evans is the best selling author of The 4D Songwriter: How to Dominate the New Music Industry. He’s also the host of the IAMN (I am Northbound) podcast for music marketing.

The key to connecting with your fans is authenticity, and Jayson is a master at helping artists sculpt their message so that it stands out from the noise and captures the attention of the right fans at the right time.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• An effective "listener path" for social media marketing
• Where to put your valuable marketing resources (and where to avoid)
• The most important principles to build into your marketing strategy

Check out Jayson’s amazing ‘IAMN: I am Northbound’ podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/iamn-i-am-northbound/id1436886468

 To check out more of Jayson’s super valuable music marketing content head over to: www.iamnorthbound.com 

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Fabrice Sergent is the co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown Group. The company’s live music discovery platform Bandsintown serves over 84 million registered music fans and 600,000+ artists from 150+ countries with 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations annually.

Fabrice delves into our deep-seated connection to live music and explores how Bandsintown is enhancing this experience. He gives us an insider's glimpse into the future of live music and how Bandsintown is riding the crest of this wave.

Takeaways:

• Discover why live music is irreplaceable and how it can create a profound connection between artists and fans.

• Understand how virtual and digital experiences are reshaping the landscape of live music and what it means for you.

• Learn how Bandsintown offers a potent platform for artists to engage with fans, promote their shows, and gather first-party data.

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To sign up for a free Bandsintown account visit: https://artists.bandsintown.com/artists

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Isabella Bedoya is the founder of Fame Hackers, an artist accelerator that helps independent artists establish profitable and sustainable music careers so they can get paid doing what they love.

Isabella has been invited to speak at the Musicians Institute, BoldTV, Ticker News, iHeartRadio, NBC, and many more. Isabella shares her expertise with successful influencer marketing campaigns and how to make a huge impact. 

Is it possible to use influencer marketing to grow your fanbase?

This week's episode of the Modern Musician Podcast explores what's actually working in influencer marketing today.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• Most common mistakes with influencer marketing
• The best way to expose your music to the right audience
• The right way to connect with TikTok influencers

Learn more about Isabella and Fame Hackers here: https://www.thefamehackers.com/ 

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Shane Heilman is an independent artist whose band, The Psalms Project puts entire Psalms to music.

In 2021, Shane quit his full-time job as a high school principal to devote himself to music and coaching full-time. 

Shane also recently graduated from the Modern Musician Gold Artist Program and was selected as one of our Gold Artists of the Year

If you wish you could quit your day job and pursue music full time, but it sounds impossible, then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode!

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• How to entice your fans to support you and your career
• Tools for being relentless and persistent with your dreams
• The best way to make music marketing fun

Learn more about Shane and his music here: https://www.thepsalmsproject.com

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Arden Kaywin is a professional singer and vocal coach who’s pioneering holistic, transformative performance techniques for singers and songwriters.

She’s been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, ESPN, and MTV. And she’s worked with major label artists and coached contestants from American Idol, The Voice, and The X Factor.

If you’d like a transformational holistic approach to dealing with vocal and performance blocks, then you won’t want to miss this episode! 

Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• How to bust through mentals barriers and stop sabotaging
• The best way to recognize your patterns and to shift out of them
• Tools for actualizing your maximum vocal and performance talent

Watch Arden’s Masterclass: “Singer’s Success Strategy: How to Finally Get That Breakthrough which Ushers In Award Winning Performances, Recordings and Big Sustainable Careers"

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