Podcasts about artist growth

Are you hyper-independent? Do you struggle to ask for help, but deep down yearn for community, creative partners, and support? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the (honestly hilarious and kind of painful) story of how I finally learned the power of collaboration--and why trying to do everything alone was costing me my creativity, my energy, and yes…some of my actual hair. I'll walk you through how to know when it's time to bring others in, how to call in creative collaborators and community, and how to let go of the pressure to do it all by yourself.This is your invitation to release burn out, find some balance and stop white-knuckling your creative life. From this episode, you'll learn:-How hyper-independence may be blocking your creative growth-The signs it's time to call in support and collaboration-How to find the right creative partners for your project or business-Tips for setting boundaries and expectations in creative partnerships-Why co-creating with your inner child or higher self also counts

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On this episode of Dream Chasers, General Moses welcomes Oskar Eichler, the mind behind Songstats — a music analytics platform that's changing how artists and teams engage with data. Oskar unpacks how Songstats started, where it's heading, and what it means to build tools artists want to use. The conversation deepens into royalty tracking, SiriusXM insights, collaborative features like SongShare, and why smart tools and community will power the next wave of artist success. A must-listen for anyone working behind the scenes in the music biz.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 9 of the Artists Next Level Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Yanina Gomez about her transformative new book, Today's Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential. We dive into why a weekly reflection book is so essential for artists, compared to traditional books, and discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced mindset and emotional wellbeing in the creative process. We also talk about overcoming the inner critic and explore each chapter of the book, which offers invaluable tools to help you flourish as an artist. Dr. Yanina invites you to join her exclusive journey, starting March 31st, inside the Artist Next Level program—an opportunity you won't want to miss! Tune in for this insightful conversation that will inspire and empower you to unlock your creative potential. Get the Book: https://a.co/d/5MVKGu5

In this episode of Dream Chasers, General Moses interviews Grahame Farmer, the founder of Data Transmission, who shares his extensive experience in the music industry. They discuss the evolution of Data Transmission, the importance of artist development, and the strategies for success in the music business. Grahame emphasizes the significance of networking, consistency, and long-term planning while exploring AI's role in content creation. The conversation highlights emerging artists and trends, providing valuable insights for aspiring musicians.

On today episode listen in as we talk about the life of Angie Stone and the importance of Women's Month. We also touch on the topic of A$AP Rocky Shooting Case, more Trump news, and the importance of Artist Growth.

Matt Urmy, founder of Artist Growth, transitioned from performing artist to tech innovator, creating a platform that empowers independent musicians to manage their careers effectively. His journey highlights the power of creativity and entrepreneurship in navigating an ever-evolving industry.In this episode, Michael and Matt dive deep into the challenges artists face in managing their careers, the rise of AI and its impact on creativity, and the tools artists need to thrive in a tech-driven world.What You'll Learn:How artists can adapt to a rapidly evolving industry and thrive as entrepreneurs.The role of AI and emerging tech in reshaping music management and creativity.Why accountability, education, and community are key to empowering artists.-----To learn more about Artist Growth visit: https://www.artistgrowth.com/Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

Welcome to my 52nd episode of Monique on the Mic! This week, I'm sharing the highs, lows, and insights from my first year of podcasting. From overcoming imposter syndrome to connecting with my dream listeners, I'll dive into the transformative power of podcasting for artists and creators. Influenced by Pat Flynn's “Serve First” mantra, I discuss the value of true connection over vanity metrics and why serving an audience of serious, dedicated singers means more than just getting likes. Tune in to hear my 12 biggest takeaways from this year-long journey, and find inspiration to pursue your creative projects with courage and consistency.RESOURCES:If you are enjoying the podcast, I think you'll enjoy my Mic Masters Newsletter. Get weekly insights, mindset changes, useable information and so much more for professional and aspiring singers. Join today. For more information on how to work with me, send inquiries to : info@moniquebthomas.comMusically,Monique

Brian Zisook is the co-founder of Audiomack, a pioneering music streaming platform with a strong emphasis on artist discovery and engagement. With a background in music journalism and digital media, Brian has been instrumental in championing emerging artists, especially in underserved markets like Africa and the Caribbean. His deep understanding of the music industry, combined with his innovative approach to digital streaming, has made Audiomack a go-to platform for both artists and fans.In this episode, Brian Zisook dives deep into how Audiomack is changing the game for artists worldwide. From its focus on emerging markets to the role of AI in music creation, Brian offers valuable insights for artists looking to grow their careers in a rapidly evolving industry.Key Takeaways:Learn how Audiomack's unique features are designed to help artists find and grow their audience, especially in underserved regions.Discover why human creativity remains irreplaceable, even as AI becomes more integrated into the music-making process.Get practical advice on how to build a community, create a catalog, and strategically monetize your music using Audiomack's tools, including the sponsored songs feature.To learn more about Brian Zisook and his work with Audiomack, visit: https://audiomack.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast we have Hanna Inaiáh as our guest. This episode will especially pique your interest if you are intrigued by AI as our guest shares her journey of using artificial intelligence (AI) in her work, including creating stunning images and designs. Hanna is a Brazilian digital artist and surface designer who creates designs that can be applied to home goods, clothing, packaging, and fabric. In this episode, she shares her journey of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into her work and how it has allowed her to create stunning and realistic visuals. As an artist, Hanna has worked with brands like Farm Rio, Sig Bergamin, Reserva, and Premiere Vision. The debate surrounding AI is not new. Ever since its advent, people have been skeptical about AI's role in our personal and professional lives. Hanna argues that AI should be seen as a tool that can enhance our creativity and grow our business, rather than something that should be shut down. Reflecting on her own journey with art and AI, Hanna says that using AI tools has had a positive impact on her creativity and has helped her attract new clients. For her, it was experimenting with AI that expanded her creative vision and allowed her to push her own limits. While AI allowed Hanna to see her designs more realistically and make adjustments accordingly, there has been pushback as well where not everyone agrees with Hanna's approach. However, regardless of people's opinions, Hanna has continued to do what she deems best for her art.  Currently, Hanna is exploring the idea of creating a course to teach other designers and artists how they can incorporate AI into their work. So, listen to this week's full podcast to find out more about Hanna's viewpoint on AI and how she managed to use it to her advantage. Are you an emerging artist looking for a platform to showcase your work to the world? We are introducing Edition 1 of a stunning coffee table book that will showcase the biographies and creative journeys of 100 women artists from around the world, so submit your artwork .  Order Arts To Hearts Magazine #5 here:  Order our "100 Emerging Artworks : 2023 Women's Edition"  Listen and subscribe on .

This week on our Arts to Hearts podcast, we have three guests who are featured in our book ‘101 Art Book: Floral Edition'. Our host Charuka Arora sits down with Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan to talk about their creative process, the hardest things they have faced as artists, and their experience of getting published in 101 Art Book. Dawn Bouchard decided to follow her passion after her retirement as a school principal, and now this is what she wants to do all the time. For the past 5 years, she has been painting and experimenting with acrylic paints and soft pastels. KC Christmas is based in South Carolina, and even though is a part-time middle school teacher, her first love is creating things and painting which involves acrylic paint and paper collages. Christina Cowan is from Connecticut, and while she is a social worker, she has been transitioning to a full-time artist. Her work involves oil where she also incorporates collages, poetry, and quotes in order to tell a story. For all three of our guests, the hardest part about being an artist is finding their style and managing the business side of it. This is something that rings true for many others, especially emerging artists, as the initial creative journey is all about finding your voice and how you can make the most out of your work. The creative journey is not all about the challenges, but also the rewards where the entire experience of creating something can be satisfying. It is all about taking inspiration from different elements and then using your art to bring those ideas to life, and for KC, Christina, and Dawn, that is what it's all about! Our book ‘101 Art Book: Floral Edition' has a stunning floral cover by Sonal Nathwani which also makes it a perfect addition to your coffee table. You can find inspiration in floral works by 101 artists and get mesmerized by their reimagination of something so simple yet so alluring; a flower. Order our book at the following link: .  Tune in to the full episode to listen to our three guests talk about their painting styles and the process that goes behind it all! Are you an emerging artist looking for a platform to showcase your work to the world? We are introducing Edition 1 of a stunning coffee table book that will showcase the biographies and creative journeys of 100 women artists from around the world, so submit your artwork .  Order Arts To Hearts Magazine #5 here:  Order our "100 Emerging Artworks : 2023 Women's Edition"  Listen and subscribe on .

@MusicMoneyMakeover has been in the music business for 20 years—starting as a producer and engineer before moving into artist management as a record label owner and then finally deciding it was time to start his music publishing company. He's worked with some of the best and brightest in the industry so he can tell you firsthand what it takes to succeed. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!..https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

00:00 Intro00:43 Parade on Cleveland04:20 Money On The Dresser05:50 Gucci Grocery Bag08:04 Cars Bring Me Out10:07 Wit Da Racks12:33 Uncle M15:44 Abracadabra18:53 Went Thru It20:58 Oh U Went23:18 Want Me Dead26:13 Hellcat Kenny29:00 Mad Dog31:59 Jonesboro34:36 Hoodie36:45 Global AccessWelcome to The Sunday Punch Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the highly anticipated new album from the one and only Young Thug, titled "Business is Business." Join our host as he delivers raw and unfiltered reactions to each track, sharing his thoughts, insights, and honest opinions.Young Thug has consistently pushed boundaries with his unique style and innovative sound, and "Business is Business" promises to be no exception. From hard-hitting beats to captivating melodies, this album showcases Young Thug's artistic growth and lyrical prowess.Our host analyzes each song, dissecting the production, and exploring the lyrical contentWhether you're looking for an in-depth breakdown or simply seeking some enjoyable banter, this reaction video has got you covered.So, grab your headphones and join us on The Sunday Punch Podcast as we unpack the artistic brilliance behind Young Thug's "Business is Business" album. 

Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with special guest, Artist D-Flo (Daniel), to discuss the evolution of music and how it influences artist growth. From classic hits to modern-day beats, we explore the changing landscape of the music industry and the impact it has on aspiring artists. We also dive into some movie talk with Air and Dungeons and Dragons. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the intersection of music, movies, and gaming! Follow us everywhere @TFTIPODCAST @DFLO224

Today we have Elijah Nang over to talk about his journey as an artist, the Gaijin series and the work behind Gaijin 3000 - a label release we're working together on. We're also covering the importance of story-telling for artists and the influence of Japanese culture in his art and music. "there's no I in team" / Elijah Nang Links » Elijah Nang (@elijahnang) » Gaijin 3000 album (link) » Gaijin 3000 vinyl/merch (link) » Wenyi Geng (@wenyigeng) » Trina Hines (@hinestheartist) » Stereofox (@wearestereofox) » host (@himynameisivo) » Join our Discord Server Show notes [4:35] Storytelling in and outside of music [6:22] Japanese culture and influence [9:00] The Gaijin concept [11:20] First steps in producing beats [12:42] Advise to younger self [14:37] Gaijin I and the journey into lofi beats [16:05] Planning Gaijin 3000 - art, visuals, merch, vinyl and the digital release [22:00] A new sound - exploring synthwave and retrowave music [29:02] Working with a label as an independent artist [34:42] Taking a break of social media

CarterClouud stops by to talk upcoming projects, nearly not graduating for prom performance, his growth as an artist and much more on Behind The Red.

Ever wondered how the major labels jump on to the latest music marketing trends?We had a chat with Anya Du Sauzay from Warner Music who explained to us how record labels promote their music using the latest industry trends.In the episode Anya explains what is trending right now and how artists are harnessing their fan base in order to create super fans allowing them to grow with each release.

On this episode, we chat with Andrew Thompson, Editor and Founder of Components, a media and culture publication focused on data journalism. Originally from California, Andrew received a degree in Political Science and Government from Temple University before moving into journalism. Becoming increasingly interested in data and data science, Andrew eventually became the Data Editor and Audience Development Manager at design software startup Ceros and then the Editorial Director of video streaming search engine Flixed. After a couple of years in New York City, he moved back home to Philly, taking Components from a side project to his full-time endeavor. Since 2018, Components has been covered and/or cited in Mashable, Vice, and more than 70 academic papers, and we were lucky enough to feature some of his research on our blog in an article he wrote called “What Spotify Follower Ratio Tells Us About Artist Growth and Fan Engagement.”Read "What Spotify Follower Ratio Tells Us About Artist Growth and Fan Engagement" here.If you want more free insights, follow our podcast, our blog, and our socials.If you're an artist with a free Chartmetric account, sign up for the artist plan, made exclusively for you, here.If you're new to Chartmetric, follow the URL above after creating a free account here.

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Urmy over Zoom video! The East Nashville-based singer/songwriter Matt Urmy muses on the duality of the human experience today with the release of his new concept album ‘South of the Sky.’ Inspired by Willie Nelson’s two-sided narrative album ‘Phases and Stages,’ Urmy’s ‘South of the Sky’ attempts to explore and celebrate the multi-dimensionality of human life. Early praise for ‘South of the Sky’ has come from American Songwriter who said the music “boldly dives headfirst into the multi-dimensionality of human nature” and NPR Music, who featured early album singles “Raging Hearts” and "Blind" in their New Music Friday playlists. Each song on the album has a mirror image of itself on the opposite side. While Side A single “Helpless Fool,” is a moment of self-introspection, “Family,” on the other end, examines outward interactions and how one's actions and relationships with others can help inspire and ignite change.Also an accomplished entrepreneur, father and author, Urmy was recently featured on The First Act podcast where he spoke about his company Artist Growth, a cloud-based software which helps streamline workflow for music industry professionals. In the episode, Urmy dove into his expertise and perspective on how indie artists can use social media to connect with and grow their audience.Urmy also recently released his first-ever children’s book, Go Ask The Moon, which follows its non-binary protagonist Hoo, as they attempt to discover what makes them unique. As Hoo attempts to find the peace of a good night’s sleep, as well as passion, they come across various creatures of the night who help guide them. The book follows Urmy’s two previous collections of poems, Ghosts In A House (2007) and The Rain In The Bell (2015). More about Matt UrmyBorn in New York City and raised in Nashville, TN, Matt Urmy is a singer/songwriter, poet and entrepreneur. He founded Artist Growth, a cloud-based artist management & record label collaboration platform, which services both Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as well as artist managers at companies like Red Light Management, Vector Management, C3, Maverick, ROAR and many others. Urmy lives and works in Nashville with his partner Jaime - a pastry chef at popular East Nashville restaurant Lockeland Table - and their two boys, Ezra and Ocean. Matt’s debut album, 2017’s Out Of The Ashes, was a Rolling Stone favorite and compelled them to call Urmy, who dueted with the late John Prine on the album, an Artist To Watch. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

On today's episode, we've got Matt Urmy. Matt is the founder and CEO of Artist Growth, a cloud-based software which helps streamline workflow for music professionals. As an independent musician and poet, Matt shared his expertise and perspective on how indie artists can use social media to connect with, and grow, their audience and how to thrive while attracting attention from labels, management and agencies.

You don't have to walk through every door that opens for you.LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/3ha3PQeJohnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.

Matt Urmy talks to Tom about pivoting from being a touring musician to becoming an entrepreneur and founding Artist Growth, which now counts major labels and touring companies among its clients. Matt also discusses some of his favourite LPs with Tom: John Prine's John Prine, Townes Van Zandt's Flyin’ Shoes, U2's The Joshua Tree, Dave Matthew Band's Remember Two Things, Counting Crows' August and Everything After, Patti Griffith's Living With Ghosts and Radiohead's OK Computer.

Johnny discusses artist exposure, digital marketing, and who you should be connecting with in the music industry.LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/33HNjljJohnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line. To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.

Boost Collective helps independent musicians grow. Jabari has a lot of knowledge on marketing, and growing that he was happy to share on this episode. Boost Collective on IG https://www.instagram.com/boostcollective/ Boost Collective Website https://boostcollective.ca/ 15-Minute Coaching Call https://calendly.com/leezythegifted/15-minute-coaching-call?month=2020-09 15 Free Beats http://giftedstarterpack.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPECB5Nja8oWDqVz8kSmFg?view_as=subscriber Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leezythegifted/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GX0VR7K1JRRBBkHGzshJA?si=2TMsJfzqQ9Sety6ZvWRGnQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicmasterypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicmasterypodcast/support

Speaking of the Arts goes under the hood and discusses Epstein & Company's Unique Process for working with artists!

Songwriting, stolen weed, and growing your career with John Craigie and Matt Urmy. First, John Craigie jumps in to talk about expectations of connections but a couple of things you should know is that John is a songwriter armed with wit and truth. “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg.” describes him perfectly. Recently John released a song with Jack Johnson, “I Wrote Mr. Tamborine Man”. We talk about the power of lyrics and the first line, songwriting, and even types of writing songs. In 2018 his studio album Scarecrow was released and hailed as transparent and truthful which is a constant in his life. Be sure to visit www.johncraigiemusic.com for upcoming tour dates including his #KeepItWarm tour and new music, and follow him at @johncraigie. Matt Urmy talks about his perspective of songwriting, entrepreneurship, and owning your career. When Urmy was four years old his family moved to Nashville, TN, where he lived until college. He graduated with a BA in creative writing from UT, Knoxville, and an MFA in poetry from Spalding University in Louisville, KY. He has also studied traditional healing practices with the indigenous people of New Zealand, the Maori, for nearly 20 years. Aside from publishing two books of poetry (2007 & 2015), Urmy also released his debut album in 2017, Out Of The Ashes, which was produced by the late, legendary, Cowboy Jack Clement. Rolling Stone Country named Urmy as one 10 artists to watch, and The Nashville Scene called it, “…the most fascinating Nashville album of the last decade…” In 2012, Matt founded the groundbreaking software company, Artist Growth, which he ran as CEO until 2018, raising millions in venture financing and forging deals with the most iconic institutions in the music industry. He now serves as Chief Strategy Officer and has clients ranging from Universal Music Group, Vector Management, Red Light Management, Maverick, C3, Qprime, and countless other labels, artists and management companies. So in this episode, we capture what Artist Growth is and where is the platform heading for artists and an industry. The platform really is shaking up the industry and making the creator really take ownership of their career. We take a ride on the failure train and because you’re failing doesn’t mean you’re a failure, but rather it’s a learning experience for success. For everything about Artist Growth visit www.artistgrowth.com and everything about Matt at www.matturmy.com. Also, follow him at @matturmy and @artistgrowth.

When you hear the word musician, the first phrase that usually comes to mind is starving artist. Our guest on this episode wants to change that, by giving musicians the tool to run their music like a business. Matt Urmy is a successful author, musician, and founding CEO of the music software company, Artist Growth. He is anything but a starving artist. Artist Growth is a software program and mobile app that links an artist's entire team and all their touring information with real-time sharing, extreme data security, custom access permissions from any device, for any team of any size. On top of that, they even connect up and coming artists with funding opportunities for growth without a credit check, using future bookings as collateral. As if running Artist Growth wasn't enough, he's also a successful musician with a new album dropping in the fall, a poet and author and a devoted family man.ONE37pm Senior Editor of Culture, Brian Anthony Hernandez sat down with Matt to hear how many failed attempts there were before Artist Growth was a success, the motivation behind his new record and how he prioritizes his family without letting his career suffer.

Show #7: The Essentials to Artist Growth Featuring ProvSounds, Mos Hiii, Gem Tree, Nique Hosted by Demi Christi & Timiro Elizabeth MC of Show #7 Live Taping: Joshua Perry This show was originally recorded in front of a live audience on April 9, 2017 at Emporium Arcade Bar in Chicago, IL. Live Taping DJ: Bonita Appleblunt DJ Mix Provided By: Cymba Bridges (@cymbaofhuey) of Huey Gang #SoundsByCymba Tracklist @provsounds + @iamclew - “Tarzan” @kiefdaddy - “goodsignsruff v3” @mos-hiii - “Born A Hussla” @iamniquemusic - “Swish” @gemtree - “Don’t Break @markostats - “Nobody” @jlesmonique - “Progression of Our People” 36:13 - 40:00 @kaytranada - “Breakdance Lesson N.1” @jushay - “Oh Lawd” @unofficialthey - “Deep End” @topnotchzion - “What is Dat” 57:59 - end @aldreon-laquon-ellis - “ppp”

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Matt Urmy is the kind of intentional musician we talk about all the time on this show. An artist and an entrepreneur (among other things), Matt brought his wisdom about fueling and balancing the flames of multiple passions, what it was like to grow up in Nashville compared to what it's like now, almost losing his entire album in a tragic house fire, working with 'Cowboy' Jack Clement, the journey of starting Artist Growth and MUCH more.     Check out his new album here: www.matturmy.com  Check out Artist Growth:  www.artistgrowth.com  --- This episode is brought to you by Nashville For Hire - the easiest way for you to hire Nashville's best music professionals for your next recording project from anywhere in the world.  Find the music pros your music deserves at www.nashvilleforhire.com

Brinson gives artist the tools and the heart to get a harvest for growth. Emcee Humbletip stops by to drop knowledge. This week we celebrate the lyricist ReadyWriter and Ellie Andrews bless us with the Christian Hip hop weekly news blast.

Matt Urmy is a former touring musician, now turned tech entrepreneur. When Matt was a touring artist he often had trouble organizing his contacts, managing finances and keeping track of gigs while on the road. Sound familiar to anyone? Anyhow, Matt actually did something about it and created a cool new web based app and company called “Artist Growth”. Artist Growth is a great web based app that helps musicians and managers streamline the touring process. It’s designed to help you sort your finances, merchandise, royalties and much more, all in one place that’s always available online. And it’s also a great discovery tool where record company A&R reps can also potentially find your stuff as well!

SF MusicTech Summit XII on February 19, 2013 www.sfmusictech.com Panel Discussion: "Tools for Artists" MODERATOR: Jaunique Sealey www.jauniquesealey.com SPEAKERS: Matt Urmy, Artist Growth www.artistgrowth.com Li-at Gurwicz, Conduit www.conduit.com Brett Welch, Switchcam www.switchcam.com J Sider, BandPage www.bandpage.com

Have you ever thought of a product that you thought would be a good idea, but didn't know how to bring it to market? Well, that's exactly what Matt Urmy did. As an accomplished musician, he saw a need for a product and set out to create it. Never mind that he didn't have any business background, or deep pockets to fund it, or any experience creating mobile apps. He had a vision, sought out the resources he needed, and now he's involved in agreements with labels so big they are household names. How did he do it? He shares some of his experiences on this interview with us.

  Jaee Logan and Gail Davvis talk about music, arts, culture and giving back. We welcome Laughlin Artz of Laughlin For President., Jacob Jones of Artist Growth and Matthew Forrest of The Teen Esteem Machine and 50 Tools The Book.    Visit ListenGive.com to learn more information This Episode is Honored by Matthew Forrest Produced by Jaee Logan, Gail Davvis & M. Grant of The Goldwaters Group, and Listen Give Partners.