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Nashville artist, AVE, talks weekly about the rollercoaster life of a popstar-wannabe. The singer-dancer-songwriter will discuss all that it takes to be an independent artist and document her personal music journey in real time. Season 1 will be live from January 1st-May 1st consisting of 30 minute episodes on topics like branding, publicity, creative process, gigging, entertainment law and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

Amanda Victoria Eppolito


    • Nov 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Cyber Security in the Entertainment Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 29:33


    letttt's chat about how to protect yourself on the internet and in real life.... being in the entertainment industry = being in the public eye. there's some things we should know and share with others to make sure we aren't a victim!!! with any questions, comments or if you just want to say hey, DM me on Instagram @_AVEmusic. Thanks for listening and don't forget to share the show with someone who may need to hear this stuff! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Re-focus/Re-inspire Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 21:35


    friends! today we are chatting about how to recover from burnout and get re-inspired. DM me on IG with any questions or just to say hey! @_avemusic. XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Should you study Music Business? Pros/Cons from a Senior - PART TWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 19:47


    HI guys thanks for listening!! Here are the resources I mentioned if you want to DIY your Music Business education. If you have ANY questions or concerns - DM me on IG @_avemusic. XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Should you study Music Business? Pros and Cons from a Senior - PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 27:15


    sorry this is a bit scattered!!!!! I hope you still enjoyed it :) If you have any questions at all, PLEASE DM me on IG @_avemusic :) XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    WE CAN ALL WIN AT THE SAME TIME in the Music Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 23:55


    hi guys!!! thanks for listening. If you're interested in building a personal mission statement, click here. If you have any other questions or concerns or just wanna chat - DM me on IG @_avemusic!! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Combatting the "Starving Artist" Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 22:09


    hi guys!!!! thanks for listening!! If you wanna chat more about this or have any questions, DM me on IG @_avemusic XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Dating Within the Music Industry?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 30:11


    someone had to say it.... lol. Hey y'all, in this episode I spillll the tea about dating within the industry. I'm mostly referring to the Nashville scene given how small the town is and everything... so keep that in mind. As always, my DMs on IG are open so follow me there and on Tiktok @_avemusic. Thanks for listening!!! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Burnout Signs/Prevention/Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 26:35


    helloooo friends let's figure out how to better manage our time and energy bc we are all super good at working way too hard :) Let's chat about it on IG - feel free to DM me any time! @_avemusic XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Healthy Habits and Routines for Creatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 42:41


    friends! this is one of my favorite episodes I've ever created. This year has been a really big year of personal growth for me that involved becoming super self-aware, learning how to combat my faults, and working towards a healthier, more efficient lifestyle. Hope you enjoy hearing my little tips and tricks that I've learned along the way and PLZ DM me on IG with things that work for you :) XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Creative Process Tips I've Picked up Along the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 35:37


    hiiii friends! Today we chat about my personal creative process evolution and the tips/tricks I've learned over the years that have really helped me grow as an artist. DM me on IG with the things that have helped you in your process :) Thank you for listening ILY. XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Mourning the Loss of my Instagram Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 33:05


    dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to chat about how my Instagram got hacked and deleted... I talk about how it happened, what I did to try to recover my account, some preventative measures you can take to protect your accounts and what I learned from all of this! thanks for attending the funeral :/ Is there anything you can do, you ask? FOLLOW MY NEW IG ACCOUNT and my Tiktok!! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Busy as f*** but Happy as f***

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 43:32


    friends!! it feels so great to be back. In this episode, I catch you guys up on my life and share what I learned this summer. We talk about a manifestation success story of mine, a few takeaways from my (life-changing) summer internship and time management. Follow me on IG and Tiktok @_avemusic and feel free to DM me with questions, comments or to get (virtual or real) coffee! I want to meet you! Thanks for listening to SZN 2!! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Should you CROWDFUND your next album?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 21:29


    took an entire course on crowdfunding creative projects and thought I'd share what I learned! DM me on IG (@_avemusic) with any questions or comments. HUGE thank you to Britney Ditocco for editing this episode for me! Brit is an incredible artist who's got awesome music you should stream AND Tiktoks lending fabulous music advice :) Check her out here. Kickstarter XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Business Management as an Independent Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 30:14


    hi all!! As an independent artist, you have to function as many different "departments" simultaneously. One being business management or finances. In this episode I discuss what I've learned so far about keeping track of my royalties, revenue streams, and sponsorships. also, a huge thank you to Britney Ditocco for editing this episode. Please go check out her music - she is an incredibly talented human with a great heart. I'm lucky to know her. A few tools I recommend: Bandzoogle Canva Digital Dream Achieve Planner Songspace Song & System by Harvey Rachlin and as always, if you have any questions or topic requests, please DM me on IG @_avemusic. XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Reminders Creatives Need Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 27:47


    thanks for listening y'all!!!! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    If you're an independent artist, you need a TEAM.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 26:47


    period!!! dm me with any questions @ave.music_ on IG.  XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Should you get into a band?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 22:31


    lol the answer is no. no seriously, the tea has been SPILLED. goodnight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Two Things Highly Creative People Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 21:27


    Thanks for listening today y'all! I love reading to you about creative psychology. As I typed that sentence I recognized how nerdy that was.  Blinkist Audible Take Yoga with me! Wired to Create book XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Why do Creatives have SUCH Messy Minds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 22:47


    Today's episode is literally STORYTIME with AVE. No, it's not some Tana Mongeau crazy story. It's literally me reading some parts of my favorite book to you to explain the psychology of the creative mind! The science of creativity is so fascinating to me and I hope it is to you as well.  Purchase Wired to Create here Thanks for listening today guys!! Sincerely, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    How to Be Your Own Publicist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 27:55


    friends!! what a fun episode where we discuss what it takes to be your own publicist as an independent artist.  -create and maintain a list of PR contacts -create an EPK -create a biography -get a copywriter or copywrite yourself -create a track-by-track for your latest project -create press releases on yourself and your latest project RESOURCES: Skillshare LinkedIn Canva Blue business card Odesli  DM me on IG for examples of my spreadsheets and contacts XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Co-Writing Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 17:45


    Sometimes I find myself questioning how effective co-writing is and whether or not I should be putting time into it... So in this episode we are discussing my co-writing experiences, different co-writing environments based on location, how to find more co-writers, and virtual sessions.  Download the app We Should Write Sometime  Check out Songspace to keep your catalogue organized  DM me on IG to co-write or get matched with other writers XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Prepping for a Release (Single, EP, Album)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 14:49


    hey y'all! Here's everything you need to do for your upcoming release (single, EP, album...etc). In this episode I talk about my marketing strategies (pre-release and post-release) as well as a release checklist you should be going through! SAMPLE RELEASE CHECKLIST Connect with me! Thanks for listening y'all! Share with a friend or DM on IG @ave.music_ to let me know you're listening. XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Branding: How to Build, Maintain and Re-brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 29:39


    You may have to listen to this episode on 2x because my brain was noooottt working as fast as normal!!! Haha here are a few things I mentioned throughout this episode on branding as an independent artist: -get to know your sound musically, yourself as an artist and yourself in general -use these tools to build and maintain your brand: Canva, Skillshare, dm me on IG for referrals to graphic designers, Bandzoogle -then decide which strategy is best when re-branding p.s. a few other things I mentioned throughout the episode: Hormonology app for women, My favorite Mint Tea Thanks for listening!! XOXO, AVE IG: @ave.music_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Social Media Management for Independent Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 28:51


    hey y'all! in this episode, I discuss tips, tricks, do's and don'ts of social media management for DIY artists. Social media is crucial for music marketing nowadays so it's important that we all learn how to maximize each platform's potential for our benefit.  -watch The Social Dilemma  -create a website with Bandzoogle -post cohesive content across all platforms at once with Buffer  -invest in a digital business card  -or design & print business cards Thanks for listening today y'all!! I talked extrrraaa fast so props to you. XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    STOP BUYING FOLLOWERS AND STREAMS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 23:41


    literally stop. it's annoying. and unsustainable. Watch Adam Ivy on Youtube and use www.buffer.com to market effectively and authentically. DM me on IG with any questions: @ave.music_ XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    How to Create, Market and Sell Merch without spending a DIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 30:29


    y'all - gone are the days where us independent artists invest time and money into merch that never sells... I HAVE SOLUTIONS, tips and tricks for you.  Spreadshirt Canva DM me on IG for graphic designers Visit AVE Apparel to see how I did it XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Networking tips, tricks and silent social cues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 17:39


    today we are discussing some rules of thumb when networking in the music industry, a few "unsaid" things you should know, and lessons learned the hard way by AVE.  pro tip: start a spreadsheet with each person you connect with, your relation to them/how you met and what they do.  with any questions or requests for my spreadsheet example - DM me on IG @ave.music_ Connect with me! Thanks for listening! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    HOW I MADE AN ALBUM from my bedroom during a global pandemic independently

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 24:11


    hi friends here are the resources I mentioned throughout this episode: take YOGA with me Home Studio Gear Too Lost Distribution Quadio Distribution for College kids DM me with any questions LOVE Y'ALL, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    SIDE HUSTLES for Creatives, Artists, Musicians...etc

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 23:41


    Hi friends :) The key is to pick ONE from the list I discussed in the episode and give it all of your "side energy". I just thought of one more: sponsorships. DM me on IG if you want an episode on how to get/maintain/execute sponsorships for artists. DM me on IG for an example of a side hustle spreadsheet Red bubble Fine Tuned Songs Anchor.fm Fiverr Skillshare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Gigging 101: How to be your own Booking Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 13:15


    in this episode, I teach y'all how I began booking my own gigs at the age of 14. If you or someone you know is wondering how to get started, give this a listen or share it! DM me on IG @ave.music_ with any questions!! Connect with me! Thanks for listening! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Gigging 101: Equipment on a Small Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 15:33


    hey y'all! this episode gives our beginner giggers a guide to purchasing live sound equipment on a tight budget. Please pass it on to someone who's thinking about gigging solo and may need some help prepping. Gig Guide Connect with me! Thanks for listening!! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

    Gigging 101: Creating an Authentic & Effective Set List

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 13:37


    On this episode, we are discussing the keys to creating a set list when gigging solo. Resources for you: Episode Notes Set List Spreadsheet Example Connect with me! Thanks for listening! XOXO, AVE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popstar/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popstar/support

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