#273: 6 Music Trends that are wasting your time
As musicians, our most valuable resource is time. Yet we often spend that time on things that don’t matter. Or that won’t help us achieve our actual goals of growing and engaging with our fanbase….
#205: More money and more credit – Good news for songwriters!
Artists that create original music will make more money from on-demand streaming over the next five years. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss two recent wins for songwriters in the world of music streaming:…
#204: Better music marketing with Show.co
Show.co’s music marketing tools make it easy for you to create online campaigns that will get your fans to take specific actions. But the effectiveness of these tools is directly related to the thought and…
#203: 3 methods of successful tour booking and tour management
Getting gigs and building out a tour is always a challenge for indie musicians. In this episode, Craig Grossman talks about how to utilize three proven methods for networking, contacting venues, and closing bookings. This…
#202: The indie musician’s place in 2018
What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for independent musicians in 2018, and what lessons can they carry forward from the past year? In this episode, Kevin and Chris do some soul searching, and a little…
#201: Owning your YouTube audience
Want to know how to grow your YouTube channel and increase audience interaction? In this session recorded at the 2017 DIY Musician Conference, YouTube’s Ted Kartzman chats with Hip Hop artist Illmac to break down…
#200: Before you release your next single, listen to this episode!
Releasing singles is arguably more important for artists today than any time since the 1960s. But is there a RIGHT way to release a single? In this episode, Chris and Kevin talk about five key…
#199: Holiday promotion tips and tricks for 2017
It’s not too late for your music to get a bump from the holiday season’s dependable spike in streaming, YouTube, and music-buying activity. Are you and your songs ready? In this episode, Kevin and Chris…
#198: 3 Things that will hurt your music on Spotify
Streaming success often involves bucking conventional music industry wisdom. Are bad habits holding you back on Spotify? In this episode, Chris and Kevin talk about common areas where artists are either missing opportunities or shooting…
#197: Rick Barker – Earning $74,000 using Facebook Live
The tools are there for you to monetize with Live Streaming! See what Dawn Beyer did to make over $74,000 in one year using FB Live and how you can too. Walk away with a…
#196: How to prepare your music for a successful release
There’s a big difference between making your music available and making your music connect. Thousands of new albums and singles are being “released” every day. But how do you make sure YOUR NEXT RELEASE will…
#195: Our 5 takeaways from the 2017 DIY Musician Con
“I feel like I got $1000+ worth of information at the DIY Musician Conference,” said guitarist Lance Allen. If you weren’t with us in Nashville, we can’t give you a time machine, but we CAN…
#194: Why you never need to tour…EVER! (A Live Podcast)
“How can I build a successful career without going on tour?” That’s one question we get asked a lot on the DIY Musician Podcast. Whether your travels are limited by a job, a family, or…
#193: The 2017 DIY Musician Conference preview + more!
What can artists learn and experience at 2017’s DIY Musician Conference in Nashville? In this episode, Kevin and Chris give a detailed conference preview to help you plan your trip. Plus Soundcloud news, listener questions,…
#192: Fake artist controversy and real artist questions
Spotify’s recent “fake artist” issue: a real streaming rights conspiracy, or a whole lot of nothing? Who gets to decide what a “real artist” is anyway? In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk through the controversy…
#191: Music streaming myths debunked
Many of the things you’ve probably heard about music streaming are wrong, yet those myths persist. Why? In this episode, Kevin and Chris debunk some of the prevalent music streaming myths, try to separate truth…
#190: 5 music branding lessons from Third Man Records
Are you making a clear and powerful impression with your music releases, career choices, merch, visuals, and shows? In this episode, Chris and Kevin discuss five things they learned about artist branding from Jack White’s…
#189: Cathy Heller – Turning musical inspiration into focused action
Kevin last spoke to Cathy on Episode #169 of the podcast where she detailed the opportunities in the world of sync licensing for independent artists. That episode garnered a lot of positive feedback with the top…
#188: Why you’re not making any money from your music
There’s a good reason why “poor musician” jokes abound: we aren’t known — by and large — for our financial acumen. Have you found yourself complaining about not making any money in this biz? Well,…
#187: How to use Facebook Live to get results
Anyone can point a smartphone and hit the Facebook Live button. But can you put on a real SHOW through Facebook Live? IN this episode, Kevin talks with Wade Sutton and Amanda Jones about how…
#186: Jim Jesse – Copyright and music law for indie musicians
What rights are you entitled to when you create original music? WHY and HOW should you copyright your music? What happens if you don’t properly register your copyrights with the Library of Congress? How do you put…
#185: Is your age an obstacle to music success?
Yes, the entertainment industry is obsessed with newness and youth, but your age doesn’t have to be an obstacle to success. In fact, if you play it right, your history can be an asset. In…
#184: Jack Conte – How to get fans
The biggest thing holding your music back might be YOU! In this episode you’ll hear Jack Conte (of the band Pomplamoose) talk about the importance of creative momentum, the crippling effect of premature self critique,…
#183: How to get your music career started
You’ve finished your first recording, but how do you turn that into the start of an actual music career? In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss the essential steps you should take to begin (or…
#182: 60 ideas in 60 minutes
Recorded live at the 2016 DIY Musician Conference with Tony van Veen, Karen Marie Mason, Bob Baker, Martin Atkins, Chris Robley and Mark Hornsby. A solid hour of 60 quick tips on marketing, social media, songwriting,…
#181: How to get your music on Spotify playlists, Pt 2
The first step in establishing a playlisting presence on Spotify is to create your own playlists, seed them with your own music, and attract followers. But what works? What’s a waste of time? How do…
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