Inside Tips

Digital marketing, online marketing, social media campaigning... all of it can be COMPLETELY overwhelming for the artist just trying to get started. If you're like me, you started off your music career working hard on your first release, put it out into the world only to discover that it didn't bring you the overnight success you hoped it would. You then discovered this little thing called "marketing" but found it totally overwhelming even though you loved the prospect of getting your music out to the people who would enjoy it most. Don't throw your hands up in the air, don't give up. Though it can seem overwhelming, marketing holds the key to finding success in the music industry and there are some principles you can learn in this episode to help you get started. If you need help, please shoot me a message on facebook or instagram or head on over to this very episode on my youtube channel to access links to channels and videos I've found helpful while starting my marketing journey (link below). Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if this has been helpful to you!YOUTUBE LINKhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnm3k2SIyUspDH5cWHNPn_QKeep up with me!INSTAGRAM: @jonhayesofficialFACEBOOK: @jonhayesofficialWEBSITE: www.jonhayesofficial.comSupport the show (http://patreon.com/jonhayes_official)

In this episode, I sat down with the lead singer of The American Hotel System to dive in to a controversy that has long faced musicians who follow Jesus: "Do I become a Christian musician or a musician who's a Christian?". It may seem like a trivial question, but the anxiety over this question can be profound for the believer. We want to have impact, we also don't want to keep out those who don't believe the same thing as us. We want to not be ashamed of the Gospel, yet we don't want to sound like a broken record or lack depth, honesty, or relevance. It's tricky water to wade through, but Jacob Betts of The American Hotel System was able to give some wonderful insight into this difficult topic. Follow The American Hotel System at@TheAmericanHotelSystem on instagram and facebookwww.theamericanhotelsystem.comKeep up with all the latest content at@jonhayesofficial on instagram and facebook www.jonhayesofficial.comSupport the show (http://patreon.com/jonhayes_official)

So often, as independent artists, we strive and long for the day we "make it" in music. This vague goal is usually tied to the dream of having a record label offer us the holy grail of "musiciandom": the hallowed RECORD DEAL. Yet, the life of a signed artist can look relatively indistinguishable from that of an independent one. In this episode, Kevin Klein of Valleyheart sat down with me and shared the insight he gained while being an independent artist for years, getting signed to Rise Records (Pvris, Of Mice & Men, Memphis May Fire, etc.) and now returning to the independent market. Kevin and I enjoyed a casual yet intentional conversation with a lot to unpack! Context: This recording occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin had recently been stuck outside of the country due to the lockdown occurring during his vacationSupport the show (http://patreon.com/jonhayes_official)

In this episode, I sat down with an old friend, recording artist, and worship leader Johnny Armijo to learn about his experience recording a single in the Nashville. No doubt, for many musicians, recording a song in Nashville is the dream and gold standard. Johnny shares his experience and some insight and advice to other musicians looking to prepare for the studio. You can follow Johnny on instagram @johnnyarmijo on instagram and look him up under the same name on Spotify/Apple Music to keep up with all his latest music.Support the show (http://patreon.com/jonhayes_official)

With COVID lockdown still being in affect nearly everywhere, a common temptation for creatives can become even more difficult. In this episode we'll unpack why consuming and never creating can be one of the most dangerous habits as a musician or artist. Welcome to the first episode of the "Inside Tips" podcast where insights into the music industry are discussed with both the heart and career in mind. Keep up with all the latest of the podcast, youtube, and music at www.jonhayesofficial.com.Support the show (http://patreon.com/jonhayes_official)