Podcasts about music business hacks

Sam Cox is a great human, husband to the lovely Autumn Ragland, and a jack of all trades. This conversation flew by and might have to become a recurring segment on the podcast. Let us know what you think in the review section below!Find on Instagram at @samcoxmusic and Autumn Ragland's tour dates, merch and more info at https://autumnraglandofficial.com/If you love what we're doing here at Texas Toast, please support us by giving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and writing a quick review if you have the time), subscribing on YouTube and MOST IMPORTANTLY, sharing the show with a friend! Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show! Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Support the show

Welcome back to the Music Business Hacks podcast! We close out season 2 with final learnings from the DIY Musician Accelerator Program/Scaling Up series before launching a new series of content for you. In this episode, we'll talk with Aspen Jacobsen, Darro, and Maxximo, to hear in their own words what worked for them and what didn't work so well in terms of our mentorship program. You'll hear how all three artists doubled (or more) their following, increased engagement with fans, secured majored endorsement deals, and what their next steps are.

I'm proud to announce Season 2 of the Music Business Hacks podcast. This time, we're taking a slightly different approach. Instead of having a daily show, we'll be following the career of three very different artists. They're each receiving six months of coaching from me through the DIY Musician Accelerator program so every episode will focus on direct advice given to a musician in different stages of their career. We're providing complete transparency so you'll be able to hear in near-realtime what is and what isn't working for artists. Of course, I'll still be focusing on information, inspiration, and application for a music career, but we're now diving deeper than ever and focusing on tactics that scale. Check out the artists I'll be working with here: Darro Maxximo Aspen Jacobsen And don't forget to register for the DIY Musician Conference where you can join us to hear the final results of this six month program as well as get information on how you can be a truly independent musician! To save $30 off the registration price, use code DIYCON30.

It's our final episode! Today, I reflect on the lessons learned from our journey of one year of music business hacks together. Follow me on tour: www.theslants.com Stay in touch: @SimonTheTam

In this episode I speak with pianist, synthesist, producer, vocalist and songwriter Glasys. We talk about his immigration from Israel to Portland, Oregon, discovering a new local music scene, and the pivotal moments that lead to touring and recording with Todd Rundgren. I discovered Glasys while listening to the Music Business Hacks podcast and related to his big move from Israel to Portland, and how that affects your music career. In my case that was from Texas to California, and ultimately to Panama. We talk about how he grew his audiences through posting videos on Reddit, and more. We also listen to People from his latest album, Defective Humanity. Episode Highlights Glasys and I start by talking about his two albums and the differences between creating them. We go on to discuss: How he came to work with Todd Rundgren The move from Israel to Portland, Oregon Diving into the open mic scene in a new city Growing his YouTube channel Common traits of successful artists Organizing a solo tour Experimenting with different instruments The technical details of creating your own videos (we discuss specific equipment) Collaborating with T-Pain Key Points Get out of your comfort zone. It's important to try new things, ways to promote your music, styles, etc. Find a balance and avoid burnout. Quotable “I get kind of bored if I stick to my comfort zone. I enjoy challenging myself. You have to challenge yourself just the right amount so it's not too overwhelming.” —Glasys “I think the art suffers if you just keep repeating yourself.” —Glasys Mentioned in this Episode Glasys Music EP The Pressure Defective Humanity  Glasys YouTube  Music Business Hacks  Glasys Interview on Music Business Hacks Podcast Related Episodes Music Career Growth, Podcasting and Activism 1- Simon Tam (Ep 116)  Pledge your support for Unstarving Musician on Patreon The Unstarving Musician is committed to sharing the best tips and information of other music professionals to help musicians do more of what they love – make music. Our weekly podcasts features in depth discussions with musicians and music space professionals discussing music creation, marketing, and business tips. All this is made possible by the contributions of individuals like you in our shared community who love making music. Patreon is a bit like Kickstarter, but instead of culminating in one large project, it's a way of crowdfunding ongoing creative endeavors. Patreon also serves as a community site where supporters can communicate and discuss new creations. Visit the Unstarving Musician Crowd Sponsor Page for more on supporting MUSICIAN RESOURCES The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo BandZoogle– The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music The Musician's Profit Path: The 5-Stage Blueprint To Create Massive Growth In Your Fan Base and Sustainable Income For Your Music Career, by Bree Noble No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis Visit my Resources page for more musician resources. This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. From garage bands to Grammy winners, Bandzoogle powers the websites for thousands of musicians around the world. Plans start at just $8.29/month, which includes hosting and your own free custom domain name. Go to Bandzoogle.com to start your 30 day free trial. Use promo code “robonzo” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. *Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode I speak with pianist, synthesist, producer, vocalist and songwriter Glasys. We talk about his immigration from Israel to Portland, Oregon, discovering a new local music scene, and the pivotal moments that lead to touring and recording with Todd Rundgren. I discovered Glasys while listening to the Music Business Hacks podcast and related to his big move from Israel to Portland, and how that affects your music career. In my case that was from Texas to California, and ultimately to Panama. We talk about how he grew his audiences through posting videos on Reddit, and more. We also listen to People from his latest album, Defective Humanity. Episode Highlights Glasys and I start by talking about his two albums and the differences between creating them. We go on to discuss: How he came to work with Todd Rundgren The move from Israel to Portland, Oregon Diving into the open mic scene in a new city Growing his YouTube channel Common traits of successful artists Organizing a solo tour Experimenting with different instruments The technical details of creating your own videos (we discuss specific equipment) Collaborating with T-Pain Key Points Get out of your comfort zone. It's important to try new things, ways to promote your music, styles, etc. Find a balance and avoid burnout. Quotable “I get kind of bored if I stick to my comfort zone. I enjoy challenging myself. You have to challenge yourself just the right amount so it's not too overwhelming.” —Glasys “I think the art suffers if you just keep repeating yourself.” —Glasys Mentioned in this Episode Glasys Music EP The Pressure Defective Humanity  Glasys YouTube  Music Business Hacks  Glasys Interview on Music Business Hacks Podcast Related Episodes Music Career Growth, Podcasting and Activism 1- Simon Tam (Ep 116)  Pledge your support for Unstarving Musician on Patreon The Unstarving Musician is committed to sharing the best tips and information of other music professionals to help musicians do more of what they love – make music. Our weekly podcasts features in depth discussions with musicians and music space professionals discussing music creation, marketing, and business tips. All this is made possible by the contributions of individuals like you in our shared community who love making music. Patreon is a bit like Kickstarter, but instead of culminating in one large project, it's a way of crowdfunding ongoing creative endeavors. Patreon also serves as a community site where supporters can communicate and discuss new creations. Visit the Unstarving Musician Crowd Sponsor Page for more on supporting MUSICIAN RESOURCES The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo BandZoogle– The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music The Musician's Profit Path: The 5-Stage Blueprint To Create Massive Growth In Your Fan Base and Sustainable Income For Your Music Career, by Bree Noble No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis Visit my Resources page for more musician resources. This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. From garage bands to Grammy winners, Bandzoogle powers the websites for thousands of musicians around the world. Plans start at just $8.29/month, which includes hosting and your own free custom domain name. Go to Bandzoogle.com to start your 30 day free trial. Use promo code “robonzo” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. *Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this dual interview episode, I speak with Simon Tam about all he's doing for the music community through podcasting, public speaking and writing. We also talk about his activism and support for other artists. Then we switch seats and Simon interviews me for his Music Business Hacks podcast. Episode Highlights We start the conversation by talking about Simon's process for creating 300+ podcast episodes to date, and go on to discuss: His passion for the business side of music Representation of Asian Americans by Simon and The Slants The Supreme Court battle for his band's name Simon's suggestions on how art and business can successfully combine How and why Robonzo started his The Unstarving Musician podcast The joy of curating the expertise of musicians Creating moments of connection on stage as a musician Key Points If you're persistent, strategic and consistent, you'll see major growth in your music career. Dress the part. Work on your craft. Serve the audience and your band members. Community is key. Focus on building relationships. Quotable “You need to tackle the business side of things with the same level of creativity, the willingness to experiment, the willingness to know yourself. Your uniqueness. What makes you distinct?” —Simon Tam “Begin with a vision of what you'd like, and then work out the steps to get there.” —Simon Tam Mentioned in this Episode Simon Tam  The Slants  Music Business Hacks: The Daily Habits of the Self-Made Musician Music Business Hacks Podcast  Matal v. Tam  DIY Musician Conference Piezo Ableton Live Pledge your support for Unstarving Musician on Patreon The Unstarving Musician is committed to sharing the best tips and information of other music professionals to help musicians do more of what they love – make music. Our weekly podcasts features in depth discussions with musicians and music space professionals discussing music creation, marketing, and business tips. All this is made possible by the contributions of individuals like you in our shared community who love making music. Please visit the Unstarving Musician Crowd Sponsor Page for more on supporting the podcast. MUSICIAN RESOURCES The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo BandZoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music The Musician's Profit Path: The 5-Stage Blueprint To Create Massive Growth In Your Fan Base and Sustainable Income For Your Music Career, by Bree Noble No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis Find more resources at UnstarvingMusician.com/resources This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. From garage bands to Grammy winners, Bandzoogle powers the websites for thousands of musicians around the world. Plans start at just $8.29/month, which includes hosting and your own free custom domain name. Go to Bandzoogle.com to start your 30 day free trial. Use promo code “robonzo” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this dual interview episode, I speak with Simon Tam about all he's doing for the music community through podcasting, public speaking and writing. We also talk about his activism and support for other artists. Then we switch seats and Simon interviews me for his Music Business Hacks podcast. Episode Highlights We start the conversation by talking about Simon's process for creating 300+ podcast episodes to date, and go on to discuss: His passion for the business side of music Representation of Asian Americans by Simon and The Slants The Supreme Court battle for his band's name Simon's suggestions on how art and business can successfully combine How and why Robonzo started his The Unstarving Musician podcast The joy of curating the expertise of musicians Creating moments of connection on stage as a musician Key Points If you're persistent, strategic and consistent, you'll see major growth in your music career. Dress the part. Work on your craft. Serve the audience and your band members. Community is key. Focus on building relationships. Quotable “You need to tackle the business side of things with the same level of creativity, the willingness to experiment, the willingness to know yourself. Your uniqueness. What makes you distinct?” —Simon Tam “Begin with a vision of what you'd like, and then work out the steps to get there.” —Simon Tam Mentioned in this Episode Simon Tam  The Slants  Music Business Hacks: The Daily Habits of the Self-Made Musician Music Business Hacks Podcast  Matal v. Tam  DIY Musician Conference Piezo Ableton Live Pledge your support for Unstarving Musician on Patreon The Unstarving Musician is committed to sharing the best tips and information of other music professionals to help musicians do more of what they love – make music. Our weekly podcasts features in depth discussions with musicians and music space professionals discussing music creation, marketing, and business tips. All this is made possible by the contributions of individuals like you in our shared community who love making music. Please visit the Unstarving Musician Crowd Sponsor Page for more on supporting the podcast. MUSICIAN RESOURCES The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo BandZoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music The Musician's Profit Path: The 5-Stage Blueprint To Create Massive Growth In Your Fan Base and Sustainable Income For Your Music Career, by Bree Noble No Booker, No Bouncer, No Bartender: How I Made $25K On A 2-Month House Concert Tour, by Shannon Curtis Find more resources at UnstarvingMusician.com/resources This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. From garage bands to Grammy winners, Bandzoogle powers the websites for thousands of musicians around the world. Plans start at just $8.29/month, which includes hosting and your own free custom domain name. Go to Bandzoogle.com to start your 30 day free trial. Use promo code “robonzo” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In today's weekly recap, I wanted to focus on using self-awareness to solve problems or overcome barriers in your music career. Is your problem your problem? What solutions open up when we started figuring out the right root causes for things we're struggling with? Episodes:  Episode #327 - Hidden Opportunities at Shows Episode #328- When to Fire Yourself Episode #329 - 6 Habits That Will Extend The Life of Your Music Career Episode #330 - How to Have More Effective Meetings Episode #331 - Getting More People to Shows: What Kind of Problem Do You Have? Episode #332 - INTERVIEW: Peter Lin on Jazz, Music Business Hacks, and Culture

ABOUT PETER LIN: Taiwanese-American trombonist Peter Lin is a young and creative musician active on the New Jersey and New York scene. A graduate of the esteemed jazz programs of William Paterson University (undergraduate) and Rutgers University (graduate), Peter studied with jazz trombone legends such as Slide Hampton, Steve Turre, Conrad Herwig, Robin Eubanks, Steve Davis, & Frank Lacy. He has performed with many notable artists including Slide Hampton, Winard Harper, Charli Persip, Valerie Ponomarev, JD Allen, & Radam Schwartz. Peter is also an established educator, holding a prestigious faculty position at Melissa Walker & Christian McBride’s non-profit organization, Jazz House Kids. His first record, With Respect, featured arrangements of classic Chinese and Taiwanese songs, which peaked at #3 on the NACC Charts and #4 on the RMR Charts. His second album, New Age Old Ways, features eight of his original compositions along with an original comic book with illustrations by Kelly Lin. RESOURCES: Books Recommended: Blues People by Leeroi Jones Notes and Tones: Musician-to-Musician Interviews by Arthur Taylor The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey Podcasts discussed: Rock the Boat Now in Color

When it comes to hitting long term goals, what's more effective: a laser or a shotgun? Find opportunities where you can focus your energy instead of spreading yourself thin. One of the best ways is by focusing on that niche market. Episodes: Episode #291 - How to Dominate a Niche Market part 1: Find a need Episode #292 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 2: Smallest Viable Audience Episode #293 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 3: What if Your Audience is Too Small? Episode #294 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 4: How to Find Your Niche Episode #295 - How to Dominate a Niche Market part 5: Always Give Value And if you want to check out the book Music Business Hacks, see it here!

Simon Tam is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. He has been a keynote speaker, performer, and presenter at TEDx, SXSW, Comic-Con, The Department of Defense, Stanford University, and over 1,200 events across four continents. He has set a world record by appearing on the TEDx stage 13 times. His work has been highlighted in over 3,000 media features across 150 countries including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, NPR, BBC, New York Times, and Rolling Stone.He was named a champion of diverse issues by the White House and worked with President Barack Obama’s campaign to fight bullying. He recently helped expand freedom of speech through winning a unanimous victory at the Supreme Court of the United States for a landmark case, Matal v. Tam.Tam designed one of the first college-accredited social media and digital marketing certificates in the United States. His approach to cultural competency in marketing has been taught to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies.He has received many accolades for his work, including: The Mark T. Banner award from the American Bar Association, the Hugh M Hefner First Amendment Award, Milestone Case of the Year from Managing IP Magazine, and Distinguished Alum Award from Marylhurst University. In addition, he was named Citizen of the Year by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, a Freedom Fighter by the Roosevelt Freedom Fighters, and a Portland Rising Star from the Light a Fire Awards.In 2018, he founded The Slants Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing scholarships and mentorship to artists combining activism and community engagement into their work.We chatted via Skype about one of his books titled Music Business Hacks - it’s like a recipe book for music business success. Every section is broken down into short bites with specific actions that you can take to begin taking control of your music career right away. Crammed with over 2,000 tips and idea-generators, this book will let you hack your way through the music business. Also, it features advice from A&R reps, label owners, publicists, attorneys, artists, and much more.Simon’s a very busy guy, but he was gracious with his time - even though he’s on the road pretty much full time right now. I think you’re going to get a lot out of what he had to say. After listening, check out the book and his podcast.

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Thank you for your patience. Music Business Hacks begins airing again tomorrow, July 28, 2018!

One of the biggest challenges for music entrepreneurs is the distraction. Sometimes, we get distracted because of ourselves (like spending too much time on the internet). Sometimes, the people around us distract us. Today, we're going to focus on six key tactics to help with this so that you can stay creative and productive. Resources: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (book) Music Business Hacks by Simon Tam (book) Anti-Social (app for blocking social media) StayFocused (app for blocking internet for windows of time) Focus Lock (app for Android phones on staying focused)

This week, we spent a lot of time building the case for developing more effective systems: better email, live shows, and processes to get your best content out there - as well as - how you can use an audience centric method to make sure your music resonates. We capped it off with an extended interview/discussion with Rick Barker. Check out the episodes: Episode 91: 5 Ways to Guarantee Your Emails Will be Read  Episode 92: 5 Tips to Get Your Music Licensed for TV, Film, and Video Games Episode 93: How to Use Focus Groups to Choose Songs for Your Next Album Episode 94: 2 Things Holding Artists Back at Live Shows Episode 95: Rick Barker, Former Taylor Swift Manager & Music Industry Blueprint Founder on His Best Advice

In today's interview, we speak with country chart topping star, Madelyn Victoria. From viral videos to performing with acts like the Jonas Brothers, this beauty pageant winner, model, and San Antonio native shares her story and secrets on Music Business Hacks. Resources & Recommendations:  Book: Cash by Johnny Cash Guide to Facebook Ads and Boosting Microphone: Shure SM58 Madelyn Victoria's I Can Be Your Señorita music video: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj9t13yNYtM[/embed]

There's nothing better than Asian efficiency hacks :) Which is why I'm excited to introduce today's guest, Simon Tam, founder of Asian dance rock band, The Slants, who turned down a one million dollar recording contract and an offer for their own reality TV show. Whaaat??? In addition to making an appearance on The Price […] The post MMP033: Powerful Music Business Hacks – How Improving Your Efficiency Will Give You BIG Results With Less Effort appeared first on Musician Monster.

A recap of where we are 28 days after launching this podcast, including some of the best ideas from the month and where we're going next. Today is the last day to enter the giveaway. Just leave a review on iTunes to enter the contest and win a set of books/consultation (plus it's the best way of supporting this podcast), so please do it right now :)

Our very first weekly recap covers the launch of the Music Business Hacks podcast, including some of the ideas from: Episode 1: Welcome to the Music Business Hacks podcast - how artists can carve out a consistent, daily time for achieving their music business goals and selecting the best types of goals for a career in the industry. Episode 2: How to Book Better Shows - What does "better" mean? It's not just the venue, but also the relevance of space to your audience. Episode 3: How to Get a Sponsor part 1: Creating Partnerships - Redefining "sponsorship" from a one-sided relationship to a partnership. Episode 4: Don't Practice. Rehearse. - My argument for why bands shouldn't waste time practicing and how they can make rehearsals more productive. Episode 5: How to Stay Healthy on Tour - A large part of the battle on the road is staying in peak performing condition. Episode 6: From Sweeping Floors to Smashing Success with DaRealWordSound - An inspirational conversation with DaRealWordlSound on creating a hustle, building a community, and developing healthy habits for success.

Welcome to the Music Business Hacks podcast! This episode introduces who this podcast is for, what will do, and how you can be entered in to win a book + consultation package just for sharing your thoughts!