Musicians Guide to the Music Industry

In the age of the 'Post Pandemic' Touring and Live Music industry, Darren talks to Alex McGinnis of Satellite Touring and 8 and 10 Management about his career, touring as it stands now, working with a booking agent, plus, they have a bonus chat about the 2021 Philadelphia Eagles.www.10and8management.comhttps://satellitetouring.com/Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Continuing our conversations with roadies for your favorite bands, Darren chats with Justin Huet, Production Driver for artists like Skillet, Nothing More, Crown the Empire, and Slaves. They talk about Justin's military background, how he got his start, and how excited he is to be back working on tour again.Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com Justin's Links: https://www.facebook.com/mvbrotherhood

In an episode recorded back in March, Darren and Michael discuss Home Studio gear, DAW's, and even dive deep into how sound waves can manipulate people, and everything in-between. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Darren and Ron talk to Robb Rivera (Drummer for Nonpoint) and Producer/Engineer Rob Ruccia about Nonpoint’s decision to go independent, how going independent will ultimately benefit them, and forming their own record label 361 Degrees Records.https://361degreesrecords.com www.Nonpoint.com Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Darren And guest Co-Host Brian Marchesani talk to Joel 'Soul Joel' Richardson  of Soul Joel Productions  and Stand Up Comedian Brendan Donegan about the similarities and differences between the Stand Up Comedy Industry vs the Music Industry. They all talk about their careers, current state of the industry, and the future. Plus, they talk about the documentary  "Soul Survivor", which tells the story of Soul Joel Productions, and how they not only survived the pandemic, but how they're thriving, becoming the biggest name in Stand-Up Comedy in North America during the pandemic.  And yes, the Big Jay incident comes up. Watch the documentary: Soul Survivor - YouTubeSoul Joel's Comedy Club and Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/souljoelscomedyclubandloungeBrendan Donegan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYRyyZIKZqqcdTJ6VcXBUQBrendan Donegan (@brendandonegancomedy)-----------------------------------------------------------------Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Darren and Michael host a roundtable discussion about how we can support womxn working in the music industry. Guests include Lindsay Manfredi (Bass player for Hard Rock Heavyweights Cold, Author of UNFUCKWITHABLE: AN INSPIRED GUIDE TO BADASSERY), Meghan Cary (Billboard-Critic’s Choice Artist who founded the River Rock Project — a non-profit organization that uses music to inspire women’s rights and equality for all.), Kingsley  (Indie Pop Artist, just released two women’s empowerment singles “I’m Fine” and “Therapy”) and Ashley Kervabon-Stoyanov (CEO, Founder of #WomxnCrush Music — A non-profit arts organization, who is dedicated to creating opportunities through community for inspiring rising womxn songwriters). Lindsay Manfredi: https://lindsaymanfredi.com/Lindsay's book: https://shop-ljm.myshopify.com/products/unfuckwithable-a-guide-to-inspired-badasseryMeghan Cary: www.meghancary.comRiver Rock Project: https://www.riverrockproject.com/Kingsley: www.iamkingsley.comKingsley Collection: https://www.iamkingsley.com/shop/kingsley-collection-box-setAshley Kervabon-Stoyanov: https://www.womxncrushmusic.com/email us at musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com

In the third installment of Save Our Stages conversations, Darren and Michael catch up with Josh Mahan (Monitors for I Prevail) and the return of Jonny Beats (FOH for Insane Clown Posse, Drum Tech for P.O.D.) They nerd out for a bit while discussing some gear, some challenges engineers mixing live run into, and of course #saveourstages. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.comRoadside Ghost's Video for "Far Away" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrkX0iIQsyQ&t=79s

Ron, Darren, and Michael welcome Jason Reed (vocals for Chris Cornell tribute ‘Superunknown’) and Michael Lamplugh (Guitars for Huxley) as they have a round table conversation about the importance of content. What is considered content? How often should you be releasing content? and much more! Also: We did a cover video of the Filter Classic “Hey Man, Nice Shot.” Due to copyright, cannot make an appearance in the episode, but check it out on our Facebook page via the link below!Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com  Jason’s book “Letters Home: Notes on returning to Parris Island” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734277408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_yTecGb6KQXTX1Huxley facebook: https://m.facebook.com/huxleytheband/

Darren hosts another Save Our Stages roundtable. He chats with Eddie Oertell (FOH and Tour Manager for P.O.D., GWAR, Former FOH for Slipknot), Angel Rivera (FOH and Tour Manager for P.O.D, Former FOH and Tour Manager for From Ashes to New), and Jon Young aka Jonny Beats (FOH for Insane Clown Posse, Drum Tech for P.O.D.) about their careers and Save Our Stages.Roadie Care: www.roadiecare.comThe Rock And Roll Project: https://www.therockandrollproject.com/#saveourstages: https://www.saveourstages.com/MusiCares: https://www.grammy.com/musicaresEmail us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Darren and Ron host a virtual round-table conversation about the crisis in the Live Music Industry. They chat with Syrus Peters (Production Manager for Slightly Stoopid, Former Tour Manager for Papa Roach), Patrick King (Drum Tech for Vinnie Paul, HELLYEAH, Lamb of God) and Kevin Zink (owner of The Machine Shop). They talk about their careers, and what you can do to help #saveourstagesRoadie Care: www.roadiecare.comThe Rock And Roll Project: https://www.therockandrollproject.com/#saveourstages: https://www.saveourstages.com/MusiCares: https://www.grammy.com/musicaresEmail us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

What is the thought process and personality behind a creative mind? Michael and Darren talk about it with Seattle-based Singer-Songwriter Justin DePaola and first-time returning guest Dr. Matthew Morgan, Psychologist at Appalachian State University.  Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Michael and Darren host a roundtable discussion with musician, wellness coach, and host of the "Out to Be" Podcast Katie Zaccardi and musician and psychologist Dr. Matthew Morgan about Mental Health and Anxiety. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.comNew Palaceburn single https://youtu.be/_WtpHQjo2Ko

In this episode, Darren, Ron, and Michael talk about being a session musician or 'Hired Gun'. They also dive into what they look for in one from an engineering standpoint, and what you would need to know if this is the career path you wish to take. Plus, Darren chats with Chad Jeffers, Nashville-based session musician who currently plays Guitar/Harmonica/Mandolin/Saxophone/Steel Guitar for Carrie Underwood and who has also played for Keith Urban and Kenny Loggins.Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

In this episode, Ron and Darren host a special edition of the podcast, where we discuss how musicians are adapting to the changes and adversity we're currently facing in the COVID-19 Pandemic. This chat features Brian Quinn of Candlebox, Tim Williams of Tim Williams Band, and David Blacker, Co-Founder of AirGigs, which is a resource musicians can use to solicit work as session musicians.  https://www.grammy.com/musicares-You can find Brian Quinn at www.brianquinnguitar.com-Tim Williams is available at https://www.timwilliams.comhttps://www.airgigs.com/-David is also available at david@airgigs.com-Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast-Twitter: @MGMIPodcastHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

In the midst of the Coronavirus, Darren and Michael (in seperate locations) talk about copyrights, royalties, streams, and try to explain how the money flows through. It's a very complex subject. Plus, Darren chats with Royalties Expert and founder of Sound Royalties Alex Heiche about his career, his company, and digs in a little deeper about royalties. You can learn more about his company, as well as access the free guide 50 Income Streams Music Creatives Should Know About, And Where to Find Them at https://www.soundroyalties.comHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Big thanks to Aurelex Acoustics for sponsoring this episode. You can shop their products online and use the code “MUSICIANSGUIDE” (all caps, case sensitive) on auralex.com for 10% off your entire order!and also sponsoring is RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.comEmail us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcast

Darren and Michael go off on tangents about past bands, recording, mixing, and profess their love for Ron, who is not present, all while enjoying some bourbon.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/and also sponsoring is RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.comEmail us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastEnd of the episode is a song Engineered and Mixed by Michael Marks by Old Town Ghost "The Ghost of Carolina", followed by a song Engineered and Mixed by Darren Makins by Cody and the Blue Jays "Beauty Queen Death Machine" b

Most touring musicians now are no longer living in the stereotypical rock-n-roll lifestyle that came out of the 70's and 80's. In the Season 1 Finale, Darren and Ron talk about what tour is really like, the process in booking a tour, and who some of the behind-the-scenes people are that travel from town to town to put on a concert.Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Darren and Ron talk about the evolution of the music industry from the 1960's through today. Spoiler Alert: They talk about Metallica vs. Napster. They also chat about things you can do to survive the current climate. Plus, Darren dives deeper into the topic with Best-Selling author of How to Make It in the new Music Business and founder of Ari's Take, Ari Herstand, about his career and how musicians can take control of their careers and survive.  Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.comAri's Blog: https://www.aristake.com   

Darren and Ron discuss how to get booked in a club. They talk about how to present a press kit, what data to have when approaching a promoter, and things that will ensure you WON'T get booked at a club again. Plus, the boys chat with Mark Kohl, Promoter, Booker, and General Manager for Reverb, a club in Reading, Pa that hosts a wide variety of acts from big metal acts, to hip-hop, to spanish acts, and everywhere in between. Bonus: Ron gets attacked by a spider. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcastTwitter: @MGMIPodcastSponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Think being a full time musician means living in a van 300 days a year? Not unless you want to. There's many routes you can take in your music career, Tech, Session Musician, Corporate, its really wherever you want to take your career! Plus, we speak to full time musicians Pat Kelly and Sean Kelly of Pat + Sean Kelly about their career. More info on Pat + Sean Kelly: Instagram: @patandseankelly Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Darren and Michael talk about the importance maintaining gear, and making sure you'll be playing the chrunchiest of jams for years to come. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

In this episode, Michael and Darren go over their home studio rigs, building your studio to fit your needs, some things to consider when building your own studio, what you should expect to spend. BONUS! At the end of the episode, hear some mixes that come out of Michael and Darren's studios. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com Michael's mix is Tazmanian Bottlerocket by Justin DePaola Darren's mix is Untitled by Darren Makins

After a short mid-season break, Ron, Darren, and Facebook contest winner Brian (Singer for Stone Temple Pilots tribute Purple to the Core) talk about why it's important to have merchandise, what items to sell, how to mark them up, the strategy of giving away product (but not too much), having a tip jar, and exploring as many avenues to bring in income. Plus, Darren catches up with Tim Barbour. Guitarist for New York based Blameshift, owner of jewelry company Strung, and founder of consultation firm The Hit Music Collective, about his career, merchandising, and monetizing yourself as a musician. PLUS, after we recorded the episode, Brian, Darren, and Ron chat a little bit about efficiently advertising on Facebook. Strung - https://getstrung.com/ Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Ron gets the spotlight in this episode, he and Darren talks about finding the right studio for you. What you should look for in a studio, engineer, expectations, budget, and they share some stories of their studio experiences. This week, Darren and Michael chat with Producer and Grammy-Nominated Engineer David Ivory who has worked with The Roots, Erykah Badu, Patti LaBelle, Halestorm, and more. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Step 1 - Book Show. Step 2 - ?. Step 3 - Profit. Darren, Ron and newest co-host Michael Marks (Ex-Palaceburn, owner of Milestone Audio Lounge) have already covered setting up your business, now they talk about running the business. They cover maximizing your returns on your business, the importance of collecting and analyzing data, why failure isn't exactly a bad thing, the right and wrong types of shows to book. Plus, we talk to Grunge-a-Palooza founder Dave Allen, and he talks about how in a year and a half, increasing show attendance from 30-40 a show to the most recent show having an attendance of over 900. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Is there such thing as bad publicity? The Ron and Darren discuss the role of the publicist in the Music industry. They also discuss where can find a publicist, what to look for in one, and how to pitch yourself (or, do you?). This week's guest is Denise Kovalevich. She is a publicist that specializes in the music industry and also the owner of dmk Publicity. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

Josh, Ron, and Darren discuss amongst themselves artist management, and what a manager's role is, how do you pitch yourself to a manager, or do you even need a manager? This week's guest is Michael “Smitty” Smith, CEO of Zenergy Entertainment and Artist Manager for Corey Glover of Living Colour and Dug Pinnik of King's X. Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.co

This episode, the Darren, Josh, and Ron talk about the various ways to protect yourself as a musician, and there are many. They also chat with Nate Compton. Lead Singer/Guitarist of Virginia-Based Blue-Collar Rock Heavyweights Elisium, and Nate tells a story about even when you're careful, you can still find yourself on the short end of the stick. Song is "Pain to Memory" by Elisium. You can find them at https://www.facebook.com/elisiumband/ Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast Twitter: @MGMIPodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com

In our inaugural episode, you get to know the boys, Darren Makins – Singer/Songwriter, Musician, and Former Guitarist for Philadelphia based rock heavyweights Palaceburn. Joshua Sawyer, Musician and bass player for long-running Post-Grunge mainstays Honor, and Ron DiSilvestro, Billboard Charting Producer, Session Drummer, and Drummer for Foo Fighters Tribute White Limo. Guest this week is Bad Wolves/Vagus Nerve and former God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle. Contact us at musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com twitter @MGMIpodcast Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com/

Musicians Guide to the Music Industry Launching January 2019. Subscribe now! Hosted by Darren Makins (Singer/Songwriter, Musician), Ron DiSilvestro (Billboard-Charting Producer, Engineer, Drummer) and Josh Sawyer (Songwriter, Musician), Musicians’ Guide to the Music Industry is an in-depth look at the Music Industry, its past, and future. Each episode, they talk about the music biz, and give advice on how to navigate the tumultuous waters that is the current state of the Music Industry. They also chat with an industry professional (Booking Agents, Publicists, Artist Management, Other Musicians) about their role within the business.