Artist Insider

Seventh Artist Insider Q&A. Lots of reflection on the past season and future plans. Good discussion on marketing, royalties, technologies like twitter, and more.

The sixth show of Artist Insider Q&A. Much of the discussion centered around business, and the fact that if you are an independent you are a business and need to do specific things ... at least if you want to succeed.

Fifth show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan. The focus is conferences, conventions, summits, and expos, whatever you want to call them, times and places where you can meet people with a specific interest and gain both a larger network and greater knowledge if you want to. Direct Download as an MP3 […]

Fourth show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions, Topics & Notes: some follow-up to AI Q&A from 2008-02-28 Why can all contracts not be one page? I produce physical and electronic media, like photographs, music, websites, and graphics. What […]

Third show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions, Topics & Notes: Seneff Law Phil Remone – Making Records Artist Insider Tip Jar Do you get in trouble if you play a clip from a TV show on the air? […]

This Thursday, 2008-02-28 will be the next *live* Q&A session. Come prepared to ask questions, or discuss some of the following items (will add more over the next couple days). Listener Questions TWIT 133 in this episode of This Week in Tech, they talk with an independent musician and about the current music industry. ( […]

This was the second Artist Insider Q&A session, hosted by Greg & Jonathan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics include: Podcamp Nashville Federal Legislation that could effect you US Government Copyright Office Copyright Legislation Copyright Royalty Board information on compulsory [“mechanical”] royalty rates Co-Host Search Where we have […]

We were represented at PodcampNashville this past weekend. Cliff made a great presentation, you can listen to it here or download it, and later gave Jonathan some tips. Thus today, we are playing with some systems here to help improve how we work. Some stuff might be broken for short periods of time. ::: AI […]

This was the first Artist Insider Q&A session, hosted by Greg & Jonathan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics include: Vision and mission of Artist Insider Greg & Jonathan’s backgrounds What was learned from Season 1 Show plans Money plans Other ideas This was a good show to […]

Today we learned that the service that hosts our files for download had a major issue this past week. Our Season 1 shows are down, but should be back in time. Jonathan went ahead and recorded a quick show to see if this fixes some of the issues that we are experiencing around here. [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-13972/TS-85581.mp3]

Insider: Larry Carpenter This is our closing segment with talk about career advice and getting started. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: How do you start a book store? What is a good career path? What should a publisher do before they approach a distributor? Should someone get […]

Insider: Larry Carpenter This is the long segment, with a lot of information about all that goes into developing a book. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: What would be a typical book marketing plan be? Push & Pull Marketing What is the relationship with publishers like? Tomorrow […]

Insider: Larry Carpenter Larry has a great take on starting a business, and his ideas have worked. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: Start Your Business? Becoming a supplier to Faithworks Do you help publishers with cover art and marketing plans? Enjoy your weekend, we will have another […]

Insider: Larry Carpenter Ever wonder why a CD costs so much? What about a book? This segment touches on some of the costs that must be covered to get that book on the shelf. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: Hidden costs of distribution Wholesaler Vs Distributor What […]

Insider: Larry Carpenter Today we begin an interesting business side interview. Larry has a lot of experience in a field most people chalk up a magic: getting the products to the stores. This segment gives much background info leading up to where he starts his own company in 2000. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions […]

Insider: Sherry Paige This last segment with Sherry focuses on a few of her current projects. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are your some of your current projects? A sudden death of a grandparent might throw a wrinkle in our release schedule, but the plan is to […]

Insider: Sherry Paige Theater is at the heart of this segment. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are some of your current endeavors? What is “the book” in theater? How do you keep motivated to the end of a project? Tomorrow will be the last free segment with […]

Insider: Sherry Paige This special Saturday release is all about voice acting in the various forms. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the difference between voice over and dubbing? More on dubbing vs voice over Was the intro standard? How would someone get into voice over? How […]

Insider: Sherry Paige This segment has two parts, the first is about the Nashville Number System and determining prices for work, the second is about the process of self discovery. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the Nashville Number System? Has it caught on for other places? […]

Insider: Sherry Paige The Insider of this week is Sherry Paige who succeeded in many different areas from those we have already featured. This segment covers some early development then quickly moves into the world of music television, before there was MTV. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Did […]

Insider: Jennifer Blair This is out last free segment with Jennifer. She tells of how she continues to improve her craft and what she expects in the future. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Would you recommend someone straight out of college start as an independent promoter? What is […]

Insider: Jennifer Blair The common theme of networking comes up today, as does more about how Jennifer promotes songs to radio programmers. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are you paid to do? Do you set up personal appearances? How should someone contact you? What do you do […]

Insider: Jennifer Blair This segment covers a lot of the basics of music radio stations and how they work from the point of view of a promoter. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is a promoter’s relationship like with (enter role here)? Who are “Regionals”? How does a […]

This is the fifth in a series of “Favorite Segments from Jonathan Nation” we have, and last for now. These have been in no particular order. This segment is from our interview Kim Thomas 13.2 – International Traveler. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: Someone in their musical act was organized. Networking comes […]

This segment is from our interview Dianne Arvin 8.4 – Number One Secret. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: This is a simple but deep segment. Her view on finding one many mentors is important. It is interesting her experience with goals. In the morning some thoughts and questions will be posted in […]

This segment is from our interview Mike Nolan 12:3 – Visual Writer. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: Time & Experience – the two things an independent person has to sell someone on. Most of what Mike talks about can be applied to anyone who needs to communicate a message. He really approaches […]

This is our second review of a past episode. In the morning there will be some more thoughts in the comments and you can add your own. This segment is from our interview with Keith Mohr, 7.4 Maximum Content. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: Keith is focused on a small part of […]

Insider: Jeremy Cowart Yesterday was focused on the reason for the Africa trip, today is focused on the logistics of major international trips and some closing thoughts. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Did you know you would be doing a book while on the trip? Logistically, how did […]

Insider: Jeremy Cowart This is a very special segment to both Jeremy and us at Artist Insider. There is a very important story told in this segment, so we let it run. We encourage you to learn more about the issues facing the people in Africa. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download […]

Insider: Jeremy Cowart It is odd when you wake up expecting to see a post you had prepped the previous night and it is not here. Well, this segment is all about photography & Flickr. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the range of a photo shoot […]

Insider: Jeremy Cowart Today the discussion in about Jeremy’s time at Pixelgraser and early in his Photography career. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How did you charge your clients? Did you have a written agreement with your clients? After pixelgraser, what was next? What were the steps? Are […]

Insider: Jeremy Cowart Jeremy is mostly known for the great pictures he captures of bands, within the music industry. Today we begin with how be first expressed creative talents and his progression to being a web designer. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Where are you from & how […]

Insider: Kim Thomas Continued education and current projects are the major focus today. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is your newest book titled? Where could someone purchase your book? What is your website? How do you keep yourself inspired? What was the last good book you read? […]

Insider: Kim Thomas Today the emphasis shifts to the writing industry. Kim talks about her experience and even some of the issues with the industry. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically When did you say “I love to write!”? What was the feeling of getting a book deal? How […]

Insider: Kim Thomas This might have been the hardest segment to edit form this interview, so it is slightly longer then normal. There was just too much great information in it to strip it down anymore, without loosing too much context. This segment is great for potential business professionals, too. Direct Download as an MP3 […]

Insider: Kim Thomas This free segment continues to focus on Say-so though many of the ideas can be applied to all arts. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Was it hard work? Did you make a living as a traveling musician? How did you get songs on National TV? […]

Insider: Kim Thomas This was a very entertaining and informative interview. Today we begin a little over twelve minutes into the interview because this is such a great interview and is relatively long. Kim’s father was in the US military, so they did not stay in one place for very long. Her time in Japan […]

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Insider: Mike Nolan Last day with Mike; we hope you are having a good summer and Happy Independence Day, at least in the USA. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you do networking? Where can people find our work? What about brochures? What do you expect in […]

Insider: Mike Nolan Welcome back, we hope you had a good weekend. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Bernie talked about strategies, systems, or shortcuts; what are some of yours? Any resources you recommend? Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott Any more tips for someone starting out? What professionals […]

Insider: Mike Nolan Artist tend to see the world different from most, Mike tells about how he sees the world. He also tells some about the business side of the print world. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the process of designing a brochure? Please define “call […]

Insider: Mike Nolan Everyone makes mistakes; Mike talks a little about what he does when he does. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Have you become a Marketer and Salesman? What is the difference between being in-house and freelance? Flexability is important? Have you truly bombed at a job? […]

Insider: Mike Nolan Today, we start a great interview with a wonderful author Mike Nolan, who had been mentioned by a previous Insider, Bernie Sheahan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you describe what you do? What was your first experience as a copy writer? What, in […]

Insider: Dennis Dearing Today is education and business day. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you work on improving your craft? What trade magazines would you recommend? Who do you follow, study, or have been mentored by? What is the legal structure of your production company? Any […]

Insider: Dennis Dearing Lots goes into making one single CD quality song, today Dennis talks a little about it form a producer’s point of view. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is producing like? How do you explain the role of a producer? What is the range for […]

Insider: Dennis Dearing Co-writing, a magical time, is the main focus today. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How did you get the gig as a writer for Benson Music Group? How did you get that introduction? What exactly is a draw? With writing, is it either you have […]

Insider: Dennis Dearing Today we focus on session work. A side of the music industry most outside the industry does not know about. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Do you do a lot of demos in one day? How much would a musician receive for a demo session? […]

Insider: Laura Clapp This free segment focuses more on the future and some aspects of taking a song from creation to being on a CD. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the future for Laura Clapp? How would someone get intouch with you to book you? How […]

Insider: Laura Clapp Welcome back, we hope you honored your Father yesterday. This segments Laura shares who she works with, why, and a little about networking. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Do you want to tell us anything about your next album? What do you say to people […]

Insider: Laura Clapp Today moves more into talk about the workings of the established music industry and finding endorsement deals. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Gear talk – How did you get a endorsement from Alvarez? Any suggestions for getting endorsements? What do you do with ParMusic? What’s […]

Insider: Laura Clapp Today we start on one of Laura’s projects and end on practical services that can help an artist with some of their struggles. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the process of directing a ChickSinger Night? What do you thinking about when selecting the […]