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THIS MONTH ONLY - $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership!We are offering a 30-day all access membership to SongTown for just $5, with every penny going toward the Music Cares Relief Fund.  CLICK HERE to get this offer!  Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

THIS MONTH ONLY - $5 for Charity = 30 days of SongTown Membership!We are offering a 30-day all access membership to SongTown for just $5, with every penny going toward the Music Cares Relief Fund.  CLICK HERE to get this offer!  Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!  SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook   :   InstagramMarty Dodson :   Facebook   :   Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

Perfectionism is not about being perfect at all. At its core perfectionism is about the fear of just ONE thing and one thing alone, and that is... "The Fear of Not Being Good Enough" The good news is that you can rid yourself of perfectionism and its destructive force in your life and career. Perfectionism and anxiety and depression are highly connected and I'm committed to helping you move past it and overcome it. Perfectionism and progress don't go together! Are you wearing your perfectionism on your sleeve almost like a badge of honour and can you be brave enough to let go of it? I walk you through some powerful questions for your own awareness when it comes to overcoming your perfectionism. Who do you want to become? Can you learn to fail well? You can HAVE a failure and not BE a failure! A failure is just an event, not a personality trait. Those are 2 different things. Join my community today - > Get unstuck -> http://facebook.com/groups/meant4music

Cette semaine, j’accueille de nouveau un confrère : Dam du podcast Écoute-ça ! Écoute-ça c'est un podcast où sont décortiqués vos albums préférés pour comprendre les mécanismes qui les rendent uniques.  Dam analyse tout : production, réalisation, arrangements, paroles, etc. Son dada c'est de comprendre comment et pourquoi les artistes font les choix qu'ils font. Avec Dam nous parlons : ✔️ analyse de la musique ✔️ ce qui fait ou ne fait pas un bon album ✔️ des ingrédients d’une bonne chanson ✔️ ce qui fait qu’un artiste touche ou ne touche pas ✔️ et de pleins d'autres choses évidemment ! Dam est professeur des écoles et Écoute-ça, c’est son projet passion, comme Just In Tuned pour moi. Il est musicien amateur, mais confirmé et surtout analyseur de musique professionnel (oui, j’invente des mots).  Un échange de 1h30, mais quel échange ! Cet épisode est un peu différent des autres, un regard plus 'phylosophique' et analytique de la musique, mais qui permet de prendre du recul ! J’apprécie toujours de vous partager des épisodes riches et inspirants grâce à des invités qui nous offrent ouvertement leurs visions uniques de la musique et de l'entrepreneuriat. ✨ Bonne écoute !  

Scooter Braun has sold Taylor Swift's master for 300 Million dollars less than a year after purchasing them as a part of the acquisition of Big Machine Label Group for the same amount. In today's episode, I break down the transaction and get into the personal reasons why Taylor was denied the opportunity purchase her masters! Also in today's episode, I answer a question by one of our loyal listeners about songwriting competitions and reality shows. This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you'll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You'll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.   **   This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.   ***   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast.    For show notes and past guests, please visit thestevefreeman.com/podcast   Follow Steve: Twitter: twitter.com/thestevefreeman Instagram: instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook: facebook.com/thestevefreeman YouTube: youtube.com/thestevefreeman Sign up for Steve's email newsletter (“Inner Circle”) at thestevefreeman.com Work One on One with Steve in The Music Business Mindset Mentorship Program.

Je reçois dans cet épisode Louisa Bénâtre, chargée de communication et coordinatrice des évènements culturels au sein de l’association Topophone. Pianiste accomplie puisque formée à cet art depuis toute petite, elle a ensuite été membre de plusieurs groupes en parallèle de ses études de sciences politiques à Toulouse.  À la fin de son cursus universitaire, elle rejoint l’asso en tant que volontaire en service civique à la communication.  Topophone est une association créée en 2012 qui mène des actions éducatives pour favoriser l’accès à la culture et plus particulièrement la musique auprès de jeunes en difficultés de Toulouse. Ainsi, des jeunes entre 6 et 15 ans participent à un parcours musical toute l’année en se mettant dans la peau d’un musicien pro : ils/elles enregistrent, montent sur scène, etc. Aujourd’hui, elle continue de s’occuper de la communication, mais intervient aussi à la co-direction du festival Ellipse et à la programmation.   Topophone c’est un combo entre les musiques actuelles & actions sociales avec pour cœur de mission la transmission du goût de la musique. Avec Louisa nous parlons: de son rôle des enjeux d’une telle structure de l’importance de casser les barrières  permettre l’accès à la musique au plus grand nombre  Cet épisode original permet de mieux comprendre la fonction sociétale que peut jouer la musique et de donner de la visibilité à une association qui vise toutes & tous celles.ceux qui veulent se lancer dans la musique. Bonne écoute !

Cette semaine, je reçois Jean-Michel Journet. Manager d'artiste, éditeur et fondateur de Wookaï qui est une structure proposant du label services, de la supervision musicale et du consulting.  Il manage entre autre Natalia Doco, Yadam, Paul Barreyre ou Hussam Aliwat. Après une première vie dans une world compagny spécialisée dans la relation client téléphone, c’est à 33 ans qu’il change vie et de métier pour travailler dans la musique, par passion.  En effet, il rencontre un jour son artiste préférée (Alice Russel) ce qui le pousse à se réorienter vers ce secteur qui le faisait rêver à 18 ans. Le voilà donc déterminé à se former à l’IRMA, faire ses armes quelques années dans des labels pour enfin atteindre à son but : devenir manager d’artistes. Il fonde ainsi son label Wookaii ! L’entretien avec Jean-Michel est riche et inspirant puisque son parcours prouve que l’on peut se lancer à n’importe quel moment dans la musique pourvu qu’on soit motivé et déterminé à apprendre pour réussir ! Nous parlons : du rôle d'un manager auprès de l'artiste,  de comment bien choisir un manager  et de comment choisir un artiste de la relation artiste-manager  et de bien d'autres choses !  Petit spoiled : Selon lui, le rôle d’un manager est d’être le copilote de l’artiste, qui lui est maître de sa carrière, et non comme un Pygmalion. Ce fut un plaisir de recevoir Jean-Michel qui n’est pas avare de conseils et de bonnes pratiques ! Bonne écoute !

Cette semaine, je reçois Marine de Bruyn qui est Project Manager au Bureau Export et également Manager d’Arandel.  Elle-même musicienne, elle a un attrait naturel pour l’industrie et construit progressivement son parcours pro autour de ce secteur Après ses études, elle commence sa carrière en tant qu’assistante label manager en intégrant notamment le bureau français du label WARP. Intéressée par l’aspect international de la musique, elle rejoint plus tard le Bureau Export.  Créé en 1993, cette association a la particularité d’être le premier Bureau à être ouvert dans le monde.   Cette structure est née de la nécessité de favoriser le rayonnement de toute la filière musicale à l'international, dans un contexte de mondialisation florissante notamment grâce à l'avènement d'Internet !  Le BurEx (de son petit nom) a des adhérents de toutes les branches de la filière. C’est à la fois un soutien financier (grâce à des subventions par exemple) et humain associé à l’apport d’un grand réseau.  Avec Marine nous parlons :  de son rôle au sein du Bureau  de la place de l’industrie musicale française dans le monde   de ses diverses activités   du rôle qu’elle a eu au sein de SheSaidSo (et des missions) L’échange est riche et je suis ravie d’avoir pu aborder la question de la musique et l’industrie musicale française à l’étranger, qui est une problématique essentielle à penser pour tous les artistes et les pros de la musique.  Je suis sûre que tu y trouveras de quoi encore mieux comprendre l’industrie et trouveras sûrement de quoi pousser ton projet à l’inter ;) Bonne écoute !

Cette semaine, je reçois un confrère puisque j’échange avec Flavien Defraire qui n’est autre que le fondateur du blog et du podcast Le Son Dopamine Digital Marketing Specialist au sein de Kia Motors, Flavien est passionné de marketing et tient en parallèle de ses activités Le Son Dopamine qui aborde la relation Musique & Marketing.  Je souhaitais le recevoir pour échanger à ce sujet : quelle est l'importance pour un.e artiste, pour son projet, d'utiliser le marketing ?  Nous parlons de son parcours, de son intérêt pour le marketing et la musique, de l’histoire du Son Dopamine, de la façon dont il a construit son réseau, du public du son dopamine et de l’importance pour vous les artistes de se servir du marketing.  À l’instar de Nalla, qui a participé au Bonus d’été “Dans la tête de” à l’été 2020. Nalla a exploré de nombreuses plateformes pour promouvoir sa musique et s’est finalement aperçue que rester sur la plateforme Twitch lui correspondait le plus, puisqu’enfant d’Internet et geek dans l’âme.  Cet épisode te servira sans doute, à comprendre l'importance du marketing dans la construction de ton projet, ainsi que la puissance que peut avoir la musique pour définir une image de marque. Bonne écoute !

YADAM se livre en toute transparence sur son histoire et son quotidien d’artiste. Il est le second artiste que je reçois ce mois-ci et j’ai été très touchée par notre échange.

Je suis très contente d’avoir reçu cette semaine Elvire Delagrange  dont le parcours pro nous offre une énorme dose d’inspiration !Pianiste professionnelle, elle est cofondatrice de l’orchestre de salsa Conga Libre dans lequel, pendant près de 10 ans, Elvire y a été à la fois pianiste, manageuse et chargée de production. Elle a cofondé l’agence artistique Note Only et est aujourd’hui responsable artistique au Metronum au sein de la Direction des  Musiques de la Ville de Toulouse ( avec au menu Rio Loco, La Saison Bleue et Toulouse d’été).Tu l’as compris, Elvire a une vision à 360° de l’industrie musicale, ce qui fait d’elle une professionnelle qui affirme aujourd’hui ses compétences et ses connaissances. En bref, elle est hyper efficace en plus d’être trop sympa ! Elvire nous parle avec passion de ses différents métiers et de cet épisode ressort un message pour tous les artistes et futur.e.s pros de la musique : Il faut toujours être volontaire et engagé.e pour atteindre ses objectifs Il faut suivre son instinct Il faut toujours persévérer, être tolérant.e avec soi-même et positif.ve. Enfin, elle nous parle des projets du Metronum, avec entre autres celui de la Women Metronum Academy, un projet d’accompagnement, de soutien et de mentoring au féminin ! #girlpower BREAKING NEWS À NE PAS LOUPER C’est la Rentrée du Metronum dans le cadre des Journées Européennes du Patrimoine les 19 & 20 septembre : « A la [re]découverte du Metronum ! ». Une [re]visite en musiques et en images pour vivre des moments créatifs, participatifs et immersifs sous la convivialité (entrée libre). Pour plus d’infos en détail c’est par ici : https://www.facebook.com/events/298502218131743/ J’ai été ravie de cet échange passionnant, car Elvire est très investie dans son métier et transmet toute cette énergie tout au long du podcast !  Bonne écoute !  

Just in Tuned saison 2, c'est parti !  Je suis ravie de vous retrouver, cher.e.s auditeur.ice.s, pour ce premier épisode qui inaugure la saison en beauté.  En effet, j'accueille Lucie Tréguier et Corentin Schimel, respectivement Présidente et Vice-président du Barreau des Arts.  Lucie est à la fois titulaire d’un diplôme en Droit de la propriété littéraire et artistique, du CRFPA et d’une licence d’histoire de l’art.  Quant à Corentin, d’abord musicien, il est diplômé en Droit de la propriété littéraire et artistique et a exercé comme avocat avant de revenir à ses premiers amours des activités artistiques.  Il est diplômé de la Schola Cantorum de Paris en piano classique ainsi que de l’école de photographie Spéos. Au cours de leurs études, ils font chacun de leur côté le constat de la précarité et des problématiques nombreuses que peuvent rencontrer les artistes. Un soir, ils échangent à ce sujet dans un bar parisien et c’est ainsi qu’a émergé l’idée de fonder le Barreau des Arts, conçu pour offrire une aide juridique gratuite aux artistes. Cet épisode met en lumière une initiative qui au-delà d’être attendue et géniale, est nécessaire !  Permettre un accès au droit pour se défendre en cas de litige ou tout simplement pour comprendre ce que l’on signe, c’est essentiel.  Lucie et Corentin constatent notamment que l’initiative parle bien sûr aux artistes, mais, et c’est plus surprenant, également aux avocats.  Lucie et Quentin expliquent donc l’histoire du Barreau des Arts et ses missions. Mais ils évoquent également des notions de droit basiques à connaître, illustrent leur propos d'un cas pratique ou encore s'intérrogent sur l'existence d'une fracture entre droit et art. Je suis plus que ravie de vous retrouver avec cette interview pour inaugurer la Saison 2. En effet, cher.e.s artistes, elle sera placée sous le signe de l’action !  Je ne le répèterai jamais assez, mais il faut savoir où vous mettez les pieds ! Alors, welcome back et bonne écoute !

Is Songwriting still a viable career path? I give you my thoughts in today's episode.   THE MUSIC BUSINESS MINDSET. Become a part of my inner circle and community of music industry professionals by joining the Music Business Mindset, my weekly newsletter and blog which provides free additional content and access insider industry information. Join For Free Here: https://www.thestevefreeman.com/music-business-mindset ONE ON ONE COACHING. Get the advice, guidance and hands-on artist development you need to be successful in the music business by putting my 25+ years of experience as a hit songwriter, multi-platinum selling producer, publisher and artist developer to work for you with a private One On One coaching session designed specifically to help you see immediate growth and results. https://www.thestevefreeman.com/coaching FREE TRAINING. Want to grow your career in the music business? The best place to start is with my FREE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT MASTERCLASS. Learn the tips, tricks and tools you need to be successful in the modern music industry with my FREE 8 Part Video Course, The Artist Development Masterclass. Sign up for the Free Masterclass here: https://www.thestevefreeman.com/artist-development-masterclass-register   Get Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/thestevefreeman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Instagram: http://instagram.com/thestevefreeman   Shop Steve Freeman & INDIEpendent Merch: http://bit.ly/2lV9Fwq

Recently, I came across an oft-asked question: "How do I become a famous singer?" It's so common that Alexa and Google suggest it, leading to a generic article with advice that won't really get you anywhere. So today, I'm going to answer the bigger question under this sentiment (while helping you with an activity that will ultimately get you there).

Welcome to the Union DJs podcast! Our Facebook group is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnionDJs/Adam Dutch and DJ Sway discuss the top essentials to have in your DJ bag.The power conditioner Adam just purchased: https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B0002D017M/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E6F0GH44K001118TYKZPEmergency DJ kit: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/2014/05/make-dj-emergency-pack/Chronosync for syncing your computer files: https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronosync/overview.htmlThe tolietry bag that Adam has: https://www.tumi.com/p/hanging-travel-kit-022191D2Serato's Download Archives: https://serato.com/downloads/archivehttps://serato.com/dj/downloads/archivehttps://serato.com/scratchlive/downloads/archiveNote: Serato updated their site. Version 1.0.0 may be harder to come by.Produced by Modulation Studios. modulationstudios@gmail.comBe sure to subscribe/follow us. New episodes are released every Monday.Show intro/outro is Borgeous & Tre Sera ft Avena Savage - Give Em What They Came For (Clean) (Short Edit)DJ Adam Dutch:http://adamdutch.comfacebook.com/djadamdutchDJ Sway:http://www.djsway.com/https://www.facebook.com/djsway1138

Welcome to the Union DJs podcast! Our Facebook group is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnionDJs/Adam Dutch and DJ Sway discuss the top essentials to have in your DJ bag.The power conditioner Adam just purchased: https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B0002D017M/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E6F0GH44K001118TYKZPEmergency DJ kit: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/2014/05/make-dj-emergency-pack/Chronosync for syncing your computer files: https://www.econtechnologies.com/chronosync/overview.htmlThe tolietry bag that Adam has: https://www.tumi.com/p/hanging-travel-kit-022191D2Serato's Download Archives: https://serato.com/downloads/archivehttps://serato.com/dj/downloads/archivehttps://serato.com/scratchlive/downloads/archiveNote: Serato updated their site. Version 1.0.0 may be harder to come by.Produced by Modulation Studios. modulationstudios@gmail.comBe sure to subscribe/follow us. New episodes are released every Monday.Show intro/outro is Borgeous & Tre Sera ft Avena Savage - Give Em What They Came For (Clean) (Short Edit)DJ Adam Dutch:http://adamdutch.comfacebook.com/djadamdutchDJ Sway:http://www.djsway.com/https://www.facebook.com/djsway1138

52 - Physical Press Kit or EPK?It's should be obvious to you that we live in a Digital Era. So, do you even need physical music promotion materials anymore? Do you even need to ask: Physical or electronic? Paper or plastic?This week Billy and Bob tackle these questions and reveal some important things you should still make available in physical form.

52 - Physical Press Kit or EPK?It's should be obvious to you that we live in a Digital Era. So, do you even need physical music promotion materials anymore? Do you even need to ask: Physical or electronic? Paper or plastic?This week Billy and Bob tackle these questions and reveal some important things you should still make available in physical form.

49 - The Do-Nothing Guide to Music SuccessThe typical approach to building a music career is work, work, work. You write, record, perform and promote nonstop. That's great, unless you forget to add another important element. On this episode Billy and Bob explain why sometimes it's best to do nothing to be more productive. That's right, nothing.

49 - The Do-Nothing Guide to Music SuccessThe typical approach to building a music career is work, work, work. You write, record, perform and promote nonstop. That's great, unless you forget to add another important element. On this episode Billy and Bob explain why sometimes it's best to do nothing to be more productive. That's right, nothing.

48 - Is Your Music a Business, Hobby, or Side Hustle?This week your co-hosts tackle some important questions. Are you an amateur or a professional? Are you doing music as a hobby or as a serious business? How do you define these labels? Is it based on money or effort or some other measuring stick? Can you be a part-time pro? Listen up. The answers may surprise you.

48 - Is Your Music a Business, Hobby, or Side Hustle?This week your co-hosts tackle some important questions. Are you an amateur or a professional? Are you doing music as a hobby or as a serious business? How do you define these labels? Is it based on money or effort or some other measuring stick? Can you be a part-time pro? Listen up. The answers may surprise you.

47 - Are Music CDs Dead?On this episode, Billy and Bob dress in black and prepare to attend a wake for the troubled CD format. One of them is very pessimistic and thinks you might be better off releasing new music on vinyl. The other is more cautiously optimistic, especially since he just ordered 1,000 copies of a new album. What does the future of CD sales hold? Is it a dying breed, or is it already extinct?

47 - Are Music CDs Dead?On this episode, Billy and Bob dress in black and prepare to attend a wake for the troubled CD format. One of them is very pessimistic and thinks you might be better off releasing new music on vinyl. The other is more cautiously optimistic, especially since he just ordered 1,000 copies of a new album. What does the future of CD sales hold? Is it a dying breed, or is it already extinct?

46 - Should You Run Paid Ads to Promote Your Music?Here's a good question, submitted by a musician listener named Morlok Von Grimorog (visit him at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=399974). As you'll discover on this episode, there's no one right answer. But that didn't stop Bob and Billy from sharing their perspectives, along with some important decisions you need to make BEFORE you start running any paid advertising.

46 - Should You Run Paid Ads to Promote Your Music?Here's a good question, submitted by a musician listener named Morlok Von Grimorog (visit him at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=399974). As you'll discover on this episode, there's no one right answer. But that didn't stop Bob and Billy from sharing their perspectives, along with some important decisions you need to make BEFORE you start running any paid advertising.

44 - Should You Play Music for Free?It's an old story: "Hey, we can't pay you, but the gig would be great exposure." What should an artist do? On this episode Billy and Bob give you their best advice on when to play for free, how to determine the right situations, and where to draw the line. Thanks to Andrew from Room 24 in Austin for getting this conversation started.

44 - Should You Play Music for Free?It's an old story: "Hey, we can't pay you, but the gig would be great exposure." What should an artist do? On this episode Billy and Bob give you their best advice on when to play for free, how to determine the right situations, and where to draw the line. Thanks to Andrew from Room 24 in Austin for getting this conversation started.

David Cavan Fraser is a young professional artist that has been performing full-time around Ontario, Canada since 2007. His fun and energetic show consists of a combination of music, audience participation and comedy that leaves a lasting impression with the audience.

David Cavan Fraser is a young professional artist that has been performing full-time around Ontario, Canada since 2007. His fun and energetic show consists of a combination of music, audience participation and comedy that leaves a lasting impression with the audience.

43 - Music Predictions and Trends for 2015 and BeyondOn this episode Billy and Bob get out the crystal ball and discuss what's in store for music in the year ahead. You'll get an earful of trends related to the growth of streaming services vs digital downloads, the continued resilience of vinyl, smart homes and cars, wearable technology, catering to individual fans, and going old school with your marketing!

43 - Music Predictions and Trends for 2015 and BeyondOn this episode Billy and Bob get out the crystal ball and discuss what's in store for music in the year ahead. You'll get an earful of trends related to the growth of streaming services vs digital downloads, the continued resilience of vinyl, smart homes and cars, wearable technology, catering to individual fans, and going old school with your marketing!

Elizabeth Pope is a multi-faceted singer/songwriter from the foothill community of Auburn, California. Elizabeth’s folk/soul acoustic blend has created a consistent presence on social media throughout the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada and throughout the world. Her music is often described as being "meaningful" and "radio-friendly", and has spread like wildfire from fan to fan as they recommend her to others. In a recent interview with Cynthia Khan, founder of Amused Now Entertainment Elizabeth describes her music as a road map: “I can write about different points in my life, I can write about experiences. That leads to songs that are emotional, upbeat and have a sensitive feel to them.” Toni Styles, founder of Rhythm and Ruffle Music and Lifestyle blog, describes Elizabeth’s music as “Someone who has mastered the art of creating music with a pulse.”www.facebook.com/elizabethpopelive

Elizabeth Pope is a multi-faceted singer/songwriter from the foothill community of Auburn, California. Elizabeth’s folk/soul acoustic blend has created a consistent presence on social media throughout the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada and throughout the world. Her music is often described as being "meaningful" and "radio-friendly", and has spread like wildfire from fan to fan as they recommend her to others. In a recent interview with Cynthia Khan, founder of Amused Now Entertainment Elizabeth describes her music as a road map: “I can write about different points in my life, I can write about experiences. That leads to songs that are emotional, upbeat and have a sensitive feel to them.” Toni Styles, founder of Rhythm and Ruffle Music and Lifestyle blog, describes Elizabeth’s music as “Someone who has mastered the art of creating music with a pulse.”www.facebook.com/elizabethpopelive

36 - How to Promote Music if You Don't Play LiveLet's face it. A lot of the marketing advice you hear is geared toward artists who perform live. But what if you have no interest in doing live shows? Are you out of luck? Oh no!On this episode Billy and Bob give you a lengthy list of non-performing promotion ideas and examples. Use them to spread your music and attract new fans.

36 - How to Promote Music if You Don't Play LiveLet's face it. A lot of the marketing advice you hear is geared toward artists who perform live. But what if you have no interest in doing live shows? Are you out of luck? Oh no!On this episode Billy and Bob give you a lengthy list of non-performing promotion ideas and examples. Use them to spread your music and attract new fans.

35 - How to Build a Fan Base from ScratchThis week Billy and Bob answer questions from listeners. Daryl asks "How do brand new artists attract their very first fans?"Your hosts also tackle questions about stage names and other topics sent in by listeners like you.

35 - How to Build a Fan Base from ScratchThis week Billy and Bob answer questions from listeners. Daryl asks "How do brand new artists attract their very first fans?"Your hosts also tackle questions about stage names and other topics sent in by listeners like you.

33 - Street Performing Tips: How to Make Money BuskingDo you have what it takes to busk? To play for tips out in public places?This week Billy and Bob share their best street performing tips. Learn where and when to play, how to attract a crowd, and what to do to earn more money.

33 - Street Performing Tips: How to Make Money BuskingDo you have what it takes to busk? To play for tips out in public places?This week Billy and Bob share their best street performing tips. Learn where and when to play, how to attract a crowd, and what to do to earn more money.

Niche Music Markets: How to Dominate Genres and ThemesWould you rather be a small musical fish in a big pond or a big fish in a musical lake of your own making? That's what Billy and Bob cover this week: Niche music markets.From funny golf songs and music for yoga ... To creepy Christmas tunes and Irish drinking songs for cat lovers ... Your "Music Marketing Monday" hosts show you how to dominate a category by serving highly targeted audiences.

Niche Music Markets: How to Dominate Genres and ThemesWould you rather be a small musical fish in a big pond or a big fish in a musical lake of your own making? That's what Billy and Bob cover this week: Niche music markets.From funny golf songs and music for yoga ... To creepy Christmas tunes and Irish drinking songs for cat lovers ... Your "Music Marketing Monday" hosts show you how to dominate a category by serving highly targeted audiences.

26 - Music Publicity 101: Media Exposure FundamentalsYou spoke. Billy and Bob listened. This week they tackle music publicity, one of the top vote getters in the recent Music Marketing Monday podcast topic poll.In this episode your hosts define "publicity" and "media." Bob covers the abundance of media "outlets" available to you and the many ways you can get free exposure, based on his 10 years at the helm of a music magazine.

26 - Music Publicity 101: Media Exposure FundamentalsYou spoke. Billy and Bob listened. This week they tackle music publicity, one of the top vote getters in the recent Music Marketing Monday podcast topic poll.In this episode your hosts define "publicity" and "media." Bob covers the abundance of media "outlets" available to you and the many ways you can get free exposure, based on his 10 years at the helm of a music magazine.

24 - How to Fix the Broken Music IndustryThis week the boys cover five things the music biz can do to emulate one of Billy's favorite industries: TV! Your hosts riff on an article Ted Gioia wrote for the Daily Beast website called "5 Lessons the Faltering Music Industry Could Learn From TV."Bob points out the distinct differences between music and TV, but both Billy and Bob agree that musicians of all kinds should uplevel their game and create more value that's worth paying for.

24 - How to Fix the Broken Music IndustryThis week the boys cover five things the music biz can do to emulate one of Billy's favorite industries: TV! Your hosts riff on an article Ted Gioia wrote for the Daily Beast website called "5 Lessons the Faltering Music Industry Could Learn From TV."Bob points out the distinct differences between music and TV, but both Billy and Bob agree that musicians of all kinds should uplevel their game and create more value that's worth paying for.

22 - The Tough Love Guide to Email MarketingIs sending email to your fans still effective? Does anybody even want it anymore? Billy and Bob answer those questions and more on this week's episode.Billy signed up for a dozen different band email lists to learn how other artists promote themselves. What he discovered was startling. Your hosts also share great feedback from listeners on this important topic.

22 - The Tough Love Guide to Email MarketingIs sending email to your fans still effective? Does anybody even want it anymore? Billy and Bob answer those questions and more on this week's episode.Billy signed up for a dozen different band email lists to learn how other artists promote themselves. What he discovered was startling. Your hosts also share great feedback from listeners on this important topic.

21 - How to Ruin Your Music CareerThis week the boys play both Good Cop and Bad Cop as they point out some horrible examples of missed music marketing opportunities.Billy reveals the worst practices he witnessed after observing dozens of bands at Summerfest, while Bob shows you how to avoid these costly errors and do things right.How many of these harmful mistakes are YOU making? Listen and find out!

21 - How to Ruin Your Music CareerThis week the boys play both Good Cop and Bad Cop as they point out some horrible examples of missed music marketing opportunities.Billy reveals the worst practices he witnessed after observing dozens of bands at Summerfest, while Bob shows you how to avoid these costly errors and do things right.How many of these harmful mistakes are YOU making? Listen and find out!

19 - How to Use Twitter to Attract Fans and Make Connections, Part 1On this episode Billy and Bob discuss their top tips on using the world's easiest social media platform: Twitter.Did you know you can use Twitter to search for your ideal fans, reach journalists and venues, and even connect with celebrities? (Joan Jett, are you listening?)Take notes and then start plotting your new tweet-based marketing strategy!

19 - How to Use Twitter to Attract Fans and Make Connections, Part 1On this episode Billy and Bob discuss their top tips on using the world's easiest social media platform: Twitter.Did you know you can use Twitter to search for your ideal fans, reach journalists and venues, and even connect with celebrities? (Joan Jett, are you listening?)Take notes and then start plotting your new tweet-based marketing strategy!

17 - How to Step Into Your Power as an ArtistOn this episode, your dynamic duo discusses how most musicians (and creative people in general) sell themselves short - and why the world needs you to embrace your role as an empowered artist.Bob talks about his current fan-funding campaign at http://rkthb.co/34534 (which ends July 2) and Billy reinforces the major shift your career can take when you recognize how your music and art impact the world. An inspiring episode!"The Empowered Artist" Movement and Book Launch by Bob Baker - http://rkthb.co/34534

17 - How to Step Into Your Power as an ArtistOn this episode, your dynamic duo discusses how most musicians (and creative people in general) sell themselves short - and why the world needs you to embrace your role as an empowered artist.Bob talks about his current fan-funding campaign at http://rkthb.co/34534 (which ends July 2) and Billy reinforces the major shift your career can take when you recognize how your music and art impact the world. An inspiring episode!"The Empowered Artist" Movement and Book Launch by Bob Baker - http://rkthb.co/34534

17 - How to Do a Killer Festival Show - OR - The Do's and Don'ts of Playing Outdoor Music GigsIn this fourth and final segment on outdoor music festivals and fairs, Billy and Bob share their best tips for putting on a killer show. They cover how to attract people to the stage and how to engage them throughout your set.Billy has decades of experience playing these demanding gigs. In fact, he recorded this episode from his phone during a break between sets at a - you guessed it - outdoor music festival. Listen and soak up his wisdom!

17 - How to Do a Killer Festival Show - OR - The Do's and Don'ts of Playing Outdoor Music GigsIn this fourth and final segment on outdoor music festivals and fairs, Billy and Bob share their best tips for putting on a killer show. They cover how to attract people to the stage and how to engage them throughout your set.Billy has decades of experience playing these demanding gigs. In fact, he recorded this episode from his phone during a break between sets at a - you guessed it - outdoor music festival. Listen and soak up his wisdom!

16 - Playing Festivals and Fairs: Preparation and PromotionYou've booked the gig. The day of the show has arrived. Listen as your fun-loving hosts spell out what you need to do to prepare for and promote your set.As Billy and Bob explain, outdoor music festivals and fairs are NOT your average gig. They require special attention and creative methods to get people to your stage. Some of these just might surprise you (especially the idea that Billy borrowed from the Beatles.)

16 - Playing Festivals and Fairs: Preparation and PromotionYou've booked the gig. The day of the show has arrived. Listen as your fun-loving hosts spell out what you need to do to prepare for and promote your set.As Billy and Bob explain, outdoor music festivals and fairs are NOT your average gig. They require special attention and creative methods to get people to your stage. Some of these just might surprise you (especially the idea that Billy borrowed from the Beatles.)

15 - An Insider's Guide to Music Festivals and FairsLast week they discussed the pros and cons of playing summer music festivals and fairs. This week Bob gets Billy to spill the beans on how to reach event organizers and get booked - including some little-known ninja tricks!Other highlights: You may be surprised to learn how an old-school fax can help you stand out, and Jason leaves us a voice mail that sets up what Billy and Bob will cover next week.

15 - An Insider's Guide to Music Festivals and FairsLast week they discussed the pros and cons of playing summer music festivals and fairs. This week Bob gets Billy to spill the beans on how to reach event organizers and get booked - including some little-known ninja tricks!Other highlights: You may be surprised to learn how an old-school fax can help you stand out, and Jason leaves us a voice mail that sets up what Billy and Bob will cover next week.

Episode 14 - The Pros and Cons of Playing Summer Music Festivals and FairsIt's springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means we're headed into summer festival and fair season. These events can be great exposure for bands and music artists.But are you truly up for the challenge? Do you know what playing these events really entails? Do you know the first steps you should take to reach the organizers and get booked?Billy and Bob fill you in on this episode. Pull up a lawn chair and listen.

Episode 14 - The Pros and Cons of Playing Summer Music Festivals and FairsIt's springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means we're headed into summer festival and fair season. These events can be great exposure for bands and music artists.But are you truly up for the challenge? Do you know what playing these events really entails? Do you know the first steps you should take to reach the organizers and get booked?Billy and Bob fill you in on this episode. Pull up a lawn chair and listen.

Listener Questions and Comments Exposed!Billy and Bob have been getting lots of feedback on recent episodes. So this week they tackle listener questions and comments.Highlights: Joshua adds an Aussie perspective on how to pitch yourself to venue talent bookers. Gary wants to know whether to say yes to everything or be more choosy with music opportunities. John Henry asks how he should handle a new brand identity for his music career.As always, your energetic hosts have a lot to say on these topics. Listen up!

Listener Questions and Comments Exposed!Billy and Bob have been getting lots of feedback on recent episodes. So this week they tackle listener questions and comments.Highlights: Joshua adds an Aussie perspective on how to pitch yourself to venue talent bookers. Gary wants to know whether to say yes to everything or be more choosy with music opportunities. John Henry asks how he should handle a new brand identity for his music career.As always, your energetic hosts have a lot to say on these topics. Listen up!

12 - Where to Find Great Music Marketing IdeasWhere do you find the best ideas for promoting your music? Is it other bands and record labels? If so, you may be missing out on some great opportunities.Listen as Billy and Bob take you by the hand and show you some of the best places they have found effective marketing strategies. They bet it's not where you think!

12 - Where to Find Great Music Marketing IdeasWhere do you find the best ideas for promoting your music? Is it other bands and record labels? If so, you may be missing out on some great opportunities.Listen as Billy and Bob take you by the hand and show you some of the best places they have found effective marketing strategies. They bet it's not where you think!

How to Deal with Haters, Feedback and Constructive CriticismThere's no getting around it. The more successful you are, the more likely people will let you know what they think of you and your music. And sometimes it won't be pretty.On this week's episode Bob and Billy discuss the good, bad and ugly of fan feedback. They also spell out how to handle it, what to listen to, and what to ignore.

How to Deal with Haters, Feedback and Constructive CriticismThere's no getting around it. The more successful you are, the more likely people will let you know what they think of you and your music. And sometimes it won't be pretty.On this week's episode Bob and Billy discuss the good, bad and ugly of fan feedback. They also spell out how to handle it, what to listen to, and what to ignore.

Once the last chord rings out, it's time to pack up and move on to the next show, right? "Not so fast!" say Billy and Bob.There are a few important things you should do immediately after the gig and within the next 48 hours. Taking these simple steps will help you squeeze a lot more marketing muscle out of your live shows! Listen up!

Once the last chord rings out, it's time to pack up and move on to the next show, right? "Not so fast!" say Billy and Bob.There are a few important things you should do immediately after the gig and within the next 48 hours. Taking these simple steps will help you squeeze a lot more marketing muscle out of your live shows! Listen up!