Key Conversations

In this very special and timely episode, GRAMMY-nominated artist Joanie Leeds (www.joanieleeds.com) shares about the recent drama in her category of Best Children's Music. Join us as we have an important, introspective, yet SUPER fun conversation about activism, female empowerment, and the GRAMMY process. Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Chris KEATS and Josh Bradford in Day 12 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!KEATS: http://www.keatsofficial.com Josh: http://www.instagram.com/joshbradfordmusic Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Sharman Nittoli and Emma Back in Day 12 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Emma: http://www.emmabackmusic.com Sharman: http://www.sharmannittoli.com Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Mariana ( http://www.instagram.com/runawayhorsemusic) in Day 9 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Harald (www.instagram.com/haraldhausermusic) in Day 9 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Scott (http://www.instagram.com/theliesociety ) in Day 10 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Kathering Moller (www.katherinemoller.ca) in Day 10 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Robin Tucker (https://found.ee/robingift) in Day 9 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Brianna (https://linktr.ee/briannaibarramusic) in Day 9 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Jeudi (www.jeudi.biz) in Day 8 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Harriet Reynolds (http://www.HarrietReynoldsmusic.com) and Jeb Colwell (http://www.Facebook.com/ColwellMusicMix/Live) in this special double feature on day 7 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Mike Bankhead ( http://www.mikebankheadmusic.com )in day 7 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Susan LaVelle (https://justatouchofjazz.com) in day 6 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Victoria Storm (www.victoriastormmusic.com) in day 5, session #2, of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify (link in bio) to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Michael Daughtry (https://www.michaeldaughtrymusic.com) in day 5 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify (link in bio) to sign up!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Amy MacClain. Follow at http://www.amymacclainmusic.com!Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Gail Gallagher. Follow at http://www.gailgallaghermusic.com!Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Rob Still. Follow at http://www.robstillmusic.com!Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Wanda Gronovd. Follow at http://wwww.found.ee/wgg13-8 Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Sara Jelley. Follow at http://www.sarajellymusic.com!Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Kisko Amar-I. Follow on Spotify and enjoy! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today Cheryl's talking about what it takes to level up a career and offers an opportunity to be a part of AMPLIFY, the membership for indie musicians in it for the long haul.Sign up at http://www.inthekey.co/amplifyMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl literally walks through, in REAL TIME, her submission process to be on the ballot for a Grammy Nomination! A perfect end to a seasons all about releasing a record the right way! watch this episode at http://www.inthekey.co/427Links mentioned:GRAMMY Website: https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy/membership/join GRAMMY Submission Calendar: https://grammy.com/grammys/awards/rules-guidelines Submit: https://grammy.com/oepMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

There's something Cheryl discovered the fifth time around, figuring out how to release a record... and she'll never go back to doing anything another way! Make sure to find out about AMPLIFY - her new coaching community membership.... http://inthekey.co/amplify.Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Continuing the conversation of self-awareness, acknowledgment of where you are what you stand for, Cheryl addresses actions she's taking aligned with #BlackLivesMatter as well as outlines a powerful system to recognize where you are in your own career... and how to own it. Resources mentioned:Cheryl's community: http://www.inthekey.co/eliteResources for learning about racial injustice: http://www.inthekey.co/blmMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Not an episode, but a statement of listening and alignment. Until next time...Resources for education on racial injustice : http://inthekey.co/blmJames Baldwin essay from "Notes of a Native Son" https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9b36/f51f3dddd429ce54baa1a6d8501745216348.pdfKesha Janaan's essay "Dear White Friend": https://keshajanaan.com/blog/dear-white-friendWhy you should not say "All Lives Matter": https://www.vox.com/2016/7/11/12136140/black-all-lives-matterUnderstanding Systemic Anti-Black Racism in the United States: A Reference List https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ctVFeXJwJwtOa7ogZ0oEiVhpH7zQQwoRdIJ6XvEM_Y/mobilebasicSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard is a MASTER of playlists... AND he's the first to tell you why playlists shouldn't be on the top of your record's marketing strategy. Find out more about tips and tricks behind not only Spotify playlists but also how to make the most of other budding platforms including Amazon. Go grab Mike's #CrashCourse on Artist Profiles at the Academy: http://inthekey.co/academy along with his book Work Hard Playlist Hard!Follow Mike on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/askmikewarnerConnect with Mike Warner:Work Hard Playlist Hard: https://workhardplaylisthard.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/askmikewarner Join musician community: http://www.inthekey.co/eliteClaim your Spotify profile: https://artists.spotify.com Claim your Amazon Music profile: https://artists.amazonmusic.com Claim your Apple Music profile: https://artists.apple.com Crash course in artist profiles on In The Key Academy: https://www.inthekey.co/academy The Perfect Pitch on In The Key Academy: https://www.inthekey.co/academy SubmitHub: https://www.submithub.com Playlist Push: https://playlistpush.com Amazon Alexa App (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-alexa/id944011620Amazon Alexa App (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app&hl=en_US Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Even though we are not doing live shows in person at the moment, this episode is a great one to keep in mind! Andy Du Rego of Black Suit Devil had two awesome album release parties in Toronto. We talk about what makes a successful album release show, from booking it to promoting it to rocking it while your at the venue. LINKS MENTIONEDinthekey.co/emailcourse and inthekey.co/perfectpitchFind andy at http://www.blacksuitdevil.com and http://www.instagram.com/blacksuitdevilMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Angela of Muddy Paw PR and Cheryl talk about the different ways to use (or not use) the process of releasing a single to your advantage. LINKS MENTIONED:http://www.iamaluminary.comhttp://inthekey.co/emailcourseFind Angela at http://www.muddypawpr.com, https://thrivementorship.com/, http://www.instagram.com/angela_mastro Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl gets real about what "community" is and what it isn't, and why being a part of one (or creating one) will boost your career in the short AND long term. Join hers (a community of musicians working to level up) at http://inthekey.co/elite. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Kaytee Long, President and Founder of DIY Music PR, shares all sorts of great tidbits on the timeline of PR, what an indie artist to do, and when to know it's time to hire a PR firm.Get the DIY Music PR Bootcamp directly from the In The Key Academy! https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/academy!Find out more at https://www.diyprgroup.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/diymusicpr/, and follow Kaytee at https://www.instagram.com/kayteelong. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl shares all of her research from learning the complex ways of the new Billboard charting rules. Note: This episode was recored as an Instagram Live back in January 2020. The information is still applicable. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl took a break today to honor some emotions - all of the emotions. Not just the ones she's feeling about her 5.5 year old basset hound Oliver passing away, but all the rollercoasters throughout this pandemic. Whatever you are feeling is okay. Follow Cheryl on instagram and @cbemusic TikTok for more vulnerable posts www.instagram.com/cbemusic.Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today is all about uploading to your distributor... in my case, CD Baby, and talking about how I set up my pre-orders (yes, almost 3 months before my release date!) Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl adds in this bonus episode to discuss what it takes to create peace and harmony with the person with whom you may be in close quarters with (a special coronavirus episode for the times.) Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Jason Grishkoff, founder of Submithub.com, talks about giving musicians access to easily, quickly, and inexpensively pitch their music to bloggers, playlisters, and other curators. Links Mentioned: http://www.submithub.com http://inthekey.co/perfectpitch http://www.submithub.com/friendly-genres Email jason@submithub.com and mention this episode for some premium credits!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Michael Martinez, whose most recent release is a solo piano record, used Facebook Live to generate regular email list subscribers as well as buzz around his release. LINKS MENTIONED: inthekey.co/emailcourse facebook.com/michaelmartinezmusic MICHAEL's LINKS: main out from mixer board to behringer Behringer interface -https://amzn.to/2woIyiO behringer usb out to usb female to lightning adapter lightning adapter - https://amzn.to/3cUzNgS mixer board https://amzn.to/2wur9FC ipad pro for broadcasting with switcher studio https://amzn.to/2WI5PXI Switcher Studio free trial https://www.switcherstudio.com/ Michael also created a video on how to hook all this stuff up on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmivPFEqS0c A dedicated website he launched dealing with piano and technology: solopianoconnection.com   Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today is a slight detour from the normal Season 4 Record Release business. Cheryl creates a very clear weekly structure to keep you motivated, moving, serving your fanbase, and monetizing in times of social distancing and other crazy global bananas things. LINKS MENTIONED: http://inthekey.co/elite http://inthekey.co/kajabi http://inthekey.co/makeasite http://www.buffer.com http://inthekey.co/iggrowth http://inthekey.co/emailtraining http://inthekey.co/emailcourse http://inthekey.co/perfectpitch http://inthekey.co/outreachairtable http://www.iamaluminary.com  Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Chris Robley - THE content management guy at CD Baby - shares all the inside tricks and tips for Show.co, a platform to empower musicians in sharing their music and which is free through CD Baby. It's how you can create pre-save campaigns in Spotify as well as campaigns to grow youtube subscribers, increase Soundcloud listens, and even run contests. Learn more at http://www.CDbaby.com, http://www.show.co, and discover all the cool things about Chris at http://www.chrisrobley.com.  Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

VP of Marketing at CD Baby, Kevin Breuner, graces the Key Conversations Podcast stage with invaluable information on publishing, how a publishing admin can help you collect more money, and why it matters (hint: money.) Learn more at http://www.cdbaby.com (and read more on their blog) and check out all Kevin is doing on instagram (http://www.instagram.com/kbreuner) or twitter (http://twitter.com/kbreuner). Kevin's band is Smalltown Poets: https://www.smalltownpoets.tv. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Tony van Veen, CEO of DIY Media (which owns Disc Makers, Merchly and Book Baby!) hops on to talk about why physical merchandise is STILL a thing (and how to utilize it for your next release!) Links mentioned http://www.discmakers.com, http://www.merchly.com, http://www.twitter.com/tvanveen Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/results  Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl shares a quick and actionable way to make Liner notes planning and execution easy as pie. Get the Record Release Template at http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate to help you through your entire record release process. Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Amsterdam-based artist G.T. Thomas (Gwen Thomas) accompanies her voice by simultaneously performing bass, synthesizer, and drum machine. Her new record "I Am A Highlighter Pen" has a very visual aspect... which translates directly to how she created her album art. Cheryl and Gwen discuss their different stories of how they ended up with their artwork and share tips on optimizing the process. Learn more about Gwen at www.gtthomas.com and connect with her on instagram at https://instagram.com/gtthomasmusicandart. Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Los Angeles photograph Peter Berube shares the steps you can take before, during, and after a photoshoot to capture your very best side! Find Peter at www.peterberube.com and on instagram: http://instagram.com/peterberube and https://www.instagram.com/pberubephotography. Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Master engineer Frank Gagliardi and Cheryl talk about how to optimize the mastering experience, what mastering truly is, and what you can do to make the most out of it! Find Frank on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/frank_at_thefuselagemastering. Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

This episode is for anyone wanting to get their new music placed on TV shows and how to set yourself up for success. "Licensing Guy" Michael Elsner shares why he *doesn't* master his stems (and what are stems?) before pitching to licensing companies, and where in the process of making a record you should stop to make different mixes. More about Michael at www.Michael Elsner.com and his Master Music Licensing course at www.mastermusiclicensing.com http://inthekey.co/licensetraining. Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Mix engineer J Chris Griffin and Cheryl lay out the process of getting your album mixed- either by yourself or with a pro. Find out more about Chris at www.jchrisgriffin.com and and follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jchrisgriffin. Listen to Cheryl's newest record "LUMINARY" at http://www.iamaluminary.com. More musician resources at http://inthekey.co/results.Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Creating your album can be a solo process, but it can also include other people, whether co-writers, producers, or engineers. Cheryl discusses what you need to leave the studio with in order to save yourself headache later in the process. Get Cheryl's checklist for recording at http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate www.iamaluinary.com www.inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

In this episode, Cheryl speaks about how to fund a record, whether you are paying for it yourself, crowd-sourcing, or creating partnerships. Links http://www.iamaluminary.com http://inthekey.co/emailcourse   Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Welcome to Season 4 of Key Conversations, where we will talk about ALL THE THINGS to inspire and motivate you to create a sustainable and fulfilling music career. This season is all about releasing new music into the world, following Cheryl's linear journey of doing so with her 5th album. Today, Cheryl shares the backstory behind her new record "Luminary" and why it's important to know the story of your music. "Luminary" is a piano/ambient record and Cheryl invites you to download it at www.iamaluminary.com.Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

In our season finale, pianist and #1 Billboard DIY artist Matthew Mayer shares what he did differently with his 12th album that got him to the number 1 slot on the Billboard New Age charts. Do not miss this one! LINKS http://www.matthewmayer.com http://twitter.com/mayersolopiano http://show.co Watch this episode at http://inthekey.co/325 http://inthekey.co/masteringemail   TAGS Solo piano, billboard, diy music, matthew mayer, new age, podcastSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)