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Do you currently use Facebook to help market your music and engage with your fans? What if I told you there was a new way artists were using Facebook messenger to connect with their fans to help the unique wants and needs of your audience without having to personally respond to each message... would you be interested in having something built out for you to help you reach your fans in this new and exciting way? Check out this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint podcast to see how Michael Bridges (of Stashimi) and I can help you! "Now everywhere you turn it's chat bots and messenger bots..." - Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Resources: Stashimi Offer Free Training “How To Become A Social Media Ninja In Under An Hour.” Click HERE If you're listening after January 24, 2019 & Want the Free Training! Artist Assessment with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Do you currently use Facebook to help market your music and engage with your fans? What if I told you there was a new way artists were using Facebook messenger to connect with their fans to help the unique wants and needs of your audience without having to personally respond to each message... would you be interested in having something built out for you to help you reach your fans in this new and exciting way? Check out this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint podcast to see how Michael Bridges (of Stashimi) and I can help you! "Now everywhere you turn it's chat bots and messenger bots..." - Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Resources: Stashimi Offer Free Training “How To Become A Social Media Ninja In Under An Hour.” Click HERE If you're listening after January 24, 2019 & Want the Free Training! Artist Assessment with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
How can I be my own publicist and pitch myself? Who can help me put together a marketing plan? What if I need help with my socials? Listen to this episode of the MIB podcast to find some answers! Today, Ariel Hyatt and I discuss PR to help you understand how YOU can do it on your own and be more realistic about your PR expectations! “Independent artists often have unrealistic expectations of what a PR person can do for them.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Resources: Ariel Hyatt CYBER PR Artist Assessment with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
How can I be my own publicist and pitch myself? Who can help me put together a marketing plan? What if I need help with my socials? Listen to this episode of the MIB podcast to find some answers! Today, Ariel Hyatt and I discuss PR to help you understand how YOU can do it on your own and be more realistic about your PR expectations! “Independent artists often have unrealistic expectations of what a PR person can do for them.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Resources: Ariel Hyatt CYBER PR Artist Assessment with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What is it that makes you stand out? Is it for a good reason? Are you making sure that you're taking the time to get your music right before putting it out into the world and promoting it? Listen to the latest MIB podcast episode to find out how to start your New Year off right and take your career to the next level in 2019! "Make sure you're standing out for the right reason." -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What is it that makes you stand out? Is it for a good reason? Are you making sure that you're taking the time to get your music right before putting it out into the world and promoting it? Listen to the latest MIB podcast episode to find out how to start your New Year off right and take your career to the next level in 2019! "Make sure you're standing out for the right reason." -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
How does Mike Schwartz also know as The Rock Doctor recommend you beat the stresses that come along with a career in the music industry? What do you do with the naysayers? Do you do these important things to start off your day? Find out on today's episode. Rick and Mike share their best methods for defeating stress and getting the most out of your day. “Give yourself as many do-overs as you need in a day.”- Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Resources: Ollie Matthew's Book "The One Day Body Upgrade" Mike Schwartz Rich Redmond Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
How does Mike Schwartz also know as The Rock Doctor recommend you beat the stresses that come along with a career in the music industry? What do you do with the naysayers? Do you do these important things to start off your day? Find out on today's episode. Rick and Mike share their best methods for defeating stress and getting the most out of your day. “Give yourself as many do-overs as you need in a day.”- Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Resources: Ollie Matthew's Book "The One Day Body Upgrade" Mike Schwartz Rich Redmond Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What happened after Rick quits as Taylor Swift's manager? How did he come to do the things that he's doing now to help musicians succeed in their career? Find out on today's episode as Rick continue his story. Rick shared the problems he observed in the music industry and how he made it his goal to be the solutions guy and help change peoples lives and the world along the way. “If I can go to bed every night knowing that I don't owe anyone an apology for trying to wrong them to better myself, then it was a good day.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:21 - What Rick did after resigning as Taylor Swift's manager 2:39 - The ugly scenario that he saw in the music industry when he came to Nashville 5:44 - How he made it his goal to be the solutions guy in the music business 7:00 - When he starts being a coach, put everything he knew online and launched the Music Industry Blueprint 7:40 - The importance of understanding what you can control 9:08 - Changing people's lives and the world by helping musicians get their music out and reach as many people as possible 9:43 - Do you have what it takes to be coached by Rick? Resources: Taylor Swift Joe Galante Scott Borchetta Brendon Burchard The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice by Brendon Burchard MIB Episode 90 - My Story Part 1 Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What happened after Rick quits as Taylor Swift's manager? How did he come to do the things that he's doing now to help musicians succeed in their career? Find out on today's episode as Rick continue his story. Rick shared the problems he observed in the music industry and how he made it his goal to be the solutions guy and help change peoples lives and the world along the way. “If I can go to bed every night knowing that I don't owe anyone an apology for trying to wrong them to better myself, then it was a good day.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:21 - What Rick did after resigning as Taylor Swift's manager 2:39 - The ugly scenario that he saw in the music industry when he came to Nashville 5:44 - How he made it his goal to be the solutions guy in the music business 7:00 - When he starts being a coach, put everything he knew online and launched the Music Industry Blueprint 7:40 - The importance of understanding what you can control 9:08 - Changing people's lives and the world by helping musicians get their music out and reach as many people as possible 9:43 - Do you have what it takes to be coached by Rick? Resources: Taylor Swift Joe Galante Scott Borchetta Brendon Burchard The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice by Brendon Burchard MIB Episode 90 - My Story Part 1 Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Your past does not define your future and Rick is proof of that. On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick shares his personal story. Starting from how he was exposed to alcohol at such a young age and used cocaine. Then he became a drug dealer and an alcoholic right at the highlight of his career as the #1 DJ in Santa Barbara. He also tells how he got arrested several times and put in jail! If you haven't heard Rick's story, tune in now and discover how he turns his life around and came to where he is, helping other musicians to succeed by sharing his knowledge. “Drinking wasn't the problem. Drugs and alcohol were but a symptom. The problem was that my personality and my ego felt that I was better than anybody else.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 - Rick's life living in Santa Barbara, his success and mistakes and why he's very open about his past 4:16 - His family and career background and how he got exposed to alcohol at a young age 5:45 - Why he used cocaine and became a drug dealer while working as a DJ plus the first turning point in his life where he stopped cocaine and drugs and became sober 8:00 - How he made mistakes again and did some time for it 11:28 - The tipping point in his life and how he turns his life around 13:52 - How he came to know, teach and manage Taylor Swift 15:00 - Why he quit as a manager and why it is the best decision he ever made Resources: Scott Borchetta Big Machine Records Sugarland Taylor Swift Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Your past does not define your future and Rick is proof of that. On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick shares his personal story. Starting from how he was exposed to alcohol at such a young age and used cocaine. Then he became a drug dealer and an alcoholic right at the highlight of his career as the #1 DJ in Santa Barbara. He also tells how he got arrested several times and put in jail! If you haven't heard Rick's story, tune in now and discover how he turns his life around and came to where he is, helping other musicians to succeed by sharing his knowledge. “Drinking wasn't the problem. Drugs and alcohol were but a symptom. The problem was that my personality and my ego felt that I was better than anybody else.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 - Rick's life living in Santa Barbara, his success and mistakes and why he's very open about his past 4:16 - His family and career background and how he got exposed to alcohol at a young age 5:45 - Why he used cocaine and became a drug dealer while working as a DJ plus the first turning point in his life where he stopped cocaine and drugs and became sober 8:00 - How he made mistakes again and did some time for it 11:28 - The tipping point in his life and how he turns his life around 13:52 - How he came to know, teach and manage Taylor Swift 15:00 - Why he quit as a manager and why it is the best decision he ever made Resources: Scott Borchetta Big Machine Records Sugarland Taylor Swift Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What numbers really matter? Do you have a lot of followers but not a not of engagement? Rick breaks down the importance of engagement on your Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. “Stop worrying about the numbers and focus on the engagement.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:20 - Is it really about the number of followers? 4:29 - Breaking down the Skip, Saved, Shared, and Follow on Spotify 4:47 - Don't be fooled by purchasing play on any digital platform 5:46 - The number of followers doesn't matter if you are not engaged with them Resources: Free Book and artist assessment from Rick Baker Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What numbers really matter? Do you have a lot of followers but not a not of engagement? Rick breaks down the importance of engagement on your Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. “Stop worrying about the numbers and focus on the engagement.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:20 - Is it really about the number of followers? 4:29 - Breaking down the Skip, Saved, Shared, and Follow on Spotify 4:47 - Don't be fooled by purchasing play on any digital platform 5:46 - The number of followers doesn't matter if you are not engaged with them Resources: Free Book and artist assessment from Rick Baker Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Today's episode features the TV shows “The Launch” and “Real Country”. Hear how these two shows are changing the music industry's involvement in television and opening doors for young artists. In this jam-packed episode, find out how you can learn from the artists on these TV shows and find your own opportunities for success. “If a fan is an avid Facebook user don't expect them to go to Instagram to find you. You gotta meet them where they're at!” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:31 - Why The Launch started and how it differs from American Idol 3:38 - The problem that the show had and how Rick got involved to fix it 5:18 - The premise of Real Country and why it is a door for artists to walk through into success Resources: The Launch TV Show Scott Borchetta Real Country TV Show Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Today's episode features the TV shows “The Launch” and “Real Country”. Hear how these two shows are changing the music industry's involvement in television and opening doors for young artists. In this jam-packed episode, find out how you can learn from the artists on these TV shows and find your own opportunities for success. “If a fan is an avid Facebook user don't expect them to go to Instagram to find you. You gotta meet them where they're at!” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:31 - Why The Launch started and how it differs from American Idol 3:38 - The problem that the show had and how Rick got involved to fix it 5:18 - The premise of Real Country and why it is a door for artists to walk through into success Resources: The Launch TV Show Scott Borchetta Real Country TV Show Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick talks about the retreat for musicians that he recently attended and Jiu-Jitsu. Discover why Rick doesn't want to try Jiu-Jitsu and how you can use its philosophies in your life and music career to be successful. Rick also shares why the investment that he puts in making this podcast is all worth it. “I truly believe in serendipity, and that everything happens for a reason.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:43 - All about the retreat for musicians that Rick attended 3:22 - Meeting Victoria Gracie, one of the mentors, and her husband Ryan who brought the subject of Jiu-Jitsu to Rick 4:02 - Why Rick didn't want to try Jiu-Jitsu plus what Jiu-Jitsu really is 5:44 - How you can apply Jiu-Jitsu's strategies in life and in your music career to be successful 8:00 - Why the investment that Rick puts into the podcast is worth it Resources: gracieuniversity.com vicgracie.com neverlandretreats.com Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick talks about the retreat for musicians that he recently attended and Jiu-Jitsu. Discover why Rick doesn't want to try Jiu-Jitsu and how you can use its philosophies in your life and music career to be successful. Rick also shares why the investment that he puts in making this podcast is all worth it. “I truly believe in serendipity, and that everything happens for a reason.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:43 - All about the retreat for musicians that Rick attended 3:22 - Meeting Victoria Gracie, one of the mentors, and her husband Ryan who brought the subject of Jiu-Jitsu to Rick 4:02 - Why Rick didn't want to try Jiu-Jitsu plus what Jiu-Jitsu really is 5:44 - How you can apply Jiu-Jitsu's strategies in life and in your music career to be successful 8:00 - Why the investment that Rick puts into the podcast is worth it Resources: gracieuniversity.com vicgracie.com neverlandretreats.com Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Do you want to manage a band or become a music producer? Are you a newbie songwriter/singer who wants to grow your music influence from zero? On this last part of Q and A with Rick and iLL Factor of Beat Academy, they delve into what does it takes to become a good manager or producer. They also talk about the mindset you should have if you are just getting started and how to grow your influence from zero. And what's more, Rick gave tips on how often should you release or share your music. “Just because you promoted something for a month, now it's old. It's old for you, it's brand new for somebody else every day.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:10 - The mentality and attitude of a good music manager or producer 5:17 - Rick's story on how he became Taylor Swift's manager 7:00 - Growing your influence from zero plus the mindset a new artist should have 9:55 - How often do you have to release your music 12:22 - Active and passive listening - how to know if people are connecting to your music Resources: iLLFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Taylor Swift Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a gues --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Do you want to manage a band or become a music producer? Are you a newbie songwriter/singer who wants to grow your music influence from zero? On this last part of Q and A with Rick and iLL Factor of Beat Academy, they delve into what does it takes to become a good manager or producer. They also talk about the mindset you should have if you are just getting started and how to grow your influence from zero. And what's more, Rick gave tips on how often should you release or share your music. “Just because you promoted something for a month, now it's old. It's old for you, it's brand new for somebody else every day.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:10 - The mentality and attitude of a good music manager or producer 5:17 - Rick's story on how he became Taylor Swift's manager 7:00 - Growing your influence from zero plus the mindset a new artist should have 9:55 - How often do you have to release your music 12:22 - Active and passive listening - how to know if people are connecting to your music Resources: iLLFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Taylor Swift Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a gues --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
We are now on part 3 of the Q and A with Rick and iLL Factor at Beat Academy. Today they discuss how to increase the number of views of your music video on YouTube and what you need to know before you hire a manager. They also gave tips on writing a song and advice on becoming a music producer. With all the knowledge and information that you have received so far from this Q and A, Rick points out the most important thing that you need to do to be successful. “At some point, we overeducate ourselves… we want so much knowledge but we don't go out and do it.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:11 - How to increase the number of views of your music video on YouTube 4:00 - Factors to consider before hiring a manager 6:39 - The songwriting process plus tips on how to write a song 11:29 - Advice on how to become a music producer 14:00 - Doing what you have to do to drive people to hear your music 16:12 - The importance of having your own website Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Michael Elsner Master Music Licensing: The 4 Step Plan to Licensing Success by Michael Elsner Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickba --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
We are now on part 3 of the Q and A with Rick and iLL Factor at Beat Academy. Today they discuss how to increase the number of views of your music video on YouTube and what you need to know before you hire a manager. They also gave tips on writing a song and advice on becoming a music producer. With all the knowledge and information that you have received so far from this Q and A, Rick points out the most important thing that you need to do to be successful. “At some point, we overeducate ourselves… we want so much knowledge but we don't go out and do it.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:11 - How to increase the number of views of your music video on YouTube 4:00 - Factors to consider before hiring a manager 6:39 - The songwriting process plus tips on how to write a song 11:29 - Advice on how to become a music producer 14:00 - Doing what you have to do to drive people to hear your music 16:12 - The importance of having your own website Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Michael Elsner Master Music Licensing: The 4 Step Plan to Licensing Success by Michael Elsner Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickba --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Today's episode is part 2 of Q & A with Rick and iLL Factor from The Beat Academy. Grab a pen and paper as these two music industry entrepreneurs teach you how to manage your time between engaging with your audience online and creating music. They also dive into how to promote your EP before and after its release and how to register your music properly. “There is no shortcut for success, but there is a shortcut for time.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:33 - Managing your time engaging with your audience online and creating your music 5:33 - How to effectively promote your EP in social media before and after its release 8:43 - Why Rick and iLL Factor do what they do - teaching and sharing their knowledge 11:20 - ASCAP and Distrokid - what are they and why do you need them both 14:04 - What else do you need to register your music properly Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick ASCAP BMI SESAC Distrokid TuneCore SoundExchange Songtrust Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Today's episode is part 2 of Q & A with Rick and iLL Factor from The Beat Academy. Grab a pen and paper as these two music industry entrepreneurs teach you how to manage your time between engaging with your audience online and creating music. They also dive into how to promote your EP before and after its release and how to register your music properly. “There is no shortcut for success, but there is a shortcut for time.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:33 - Managing your time engaging with your audience online and creating your music 5:33 - How to effectively promote your EP in social media before and after its release 8:43 - Why Rick and iLL Factor do what they do - teaching and sharing their knowledge 11:20 - ASCAP and Distrokid - what are they and why do you need them both 14:04 - What else do you need to register your music properly Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick ASCAP BMI SESAC Distrokid TuneCore SoundExchange Songtrust Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Rick is a guest speaker on the iLL Factor Beat Academy. In this part 1 of questions and answers, Rick answers a couple of questions in great detail from some of iLL Factors audience. Are you doing what the superstars are doing? “This is your real estate. You have the ability to make your house look any way you want it to look.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:05 - How to attract the right audience 3:58 - Focus on quality vs. quantity 6:27 - This business isn't for everyone 7:00 - What are the superstars doing? 9:14 - Stories sell 10:15 - How to release a new album Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Rick is a guest speaker on the iLL Factor Beat Academy. In this part 1 of questions and answers, Rick answers a couple of questions in great detail from some of iLL Factors audience. Are you doing what the superstars are doing? “This is your real estate. You have the ability to make your house look any way you want it to look.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:05 - How to attract the right audience 3:58 - Focus on quality vs. quantity 6:27 - This business isn't for everyone 7:00 - What are the superstars doing? 9:14 - Stories sell 10:15 - How to release a new album Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Rick explains why taking “me” time can help you be more productive during your working hours. Can you help yourself be part of the solution instead of part of the problem? Rick also sends out a challenge to all of his listeners. “All they are is excuses, and I am the one making them.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:52 - Is your head in the game? 4:44 - Do you have nomophobia? 5:35 - Are you doing more harm than good? 7:22 - You need to take time for you every day 9:35 - My challenge to you Resources: Persell Farms Neverland Retreat in Costa Rica Nomophobia Tim Ferriss, The Four Hour Work Week Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Rick explains why taking “me” time can help you be more productive during your working hours. Can you help yourself be part of the solution instead of part of the problem? Rick also sends out a challenge to all of his listeners. “All they are is excuses, and I am the one making them.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:52 - Is your head in the game? 4:44 - Do you have nomophobia? 5:35 - Are you doing more harm than good? 7:22 - You need to take time for you every day 9:35 - My challenge to you Resources: Persell Farms Neverland Retreat in Costa Rica Nomophobia Tim Ferriss, The Four Hour Work Week Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Rick and his team are in the collaboration business, not the competition business. Most of the top hits right now are collaborations. Rick and his team collaborate with others in the same field because “there is enough room for everybody.” “There is something to learn from everyone, and if you are only learning from one person, you will not grow.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 3:57 - Why should we collaborate? 5:02 - Sharing is caring and be sure to give credit where credit is due 11:00 - True collaboration - there is something to learn from everybody 12:15 - Harsh reality 14:25 - Don't do yourself a disservice Resources: Chris Greenwood Leah McHenry Circa and Corrin / Creative Juice Podcast Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Rick and his team are in the collaboration business, not the competition business. Most of the top hits right now are collaborations. Rick and his team collaborate with others in the same field because “there is enough room for everybody.” “There is something to learn from everyone, and if you are only learning from one person, you will not grow.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 3:57 - Why should we collaborate? 5:02 - Sharing is caring and be sure to give credit where credit is due 11:00 - True collaboration - there is something to learn from everybody 12:15 - Harsh reality 14:25 - Don't do yourself a disservice Resources: Chris Greenwood Leah McHenry Circa and Corrin / Creative Juice Podcast Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Every winner has a story of how they started. On today's episode, Rick talks about the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame that he recently attended. He shares the similarities that he found in all the winners, the stories of how they started and what they did to succeed. From that standpoint, Rick gives advice on what you should do to make it in the music industry. Listen in to learn and find your way to be a winner too. “Sometimes in order to move forward we need to go back.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:40 Rick's background in the songwriting world 2:44 Collaboration and the key factor to succeed in your music career 3:32 The attitude and stories of success of the winners 4:44 How to find opportunities visiting different towns and learning from the best 7:33 Preparations to do to make your trip a success Resources: Sudio.com: MIBPodcast15 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame People Mentioned: Marv Green Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Every winner has a story of how they started. On today's episode, Rick talks about the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame that he recently attended. He shares the similarities that he found in all the winners, the stories of how they started and what they did to succeed. From that standpoint, Rick gives advice on what you should do to make it in the music industry. Listen in to learn and find your way to be a winner too. “Sometimes in order to move forward we need to go back.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:40 Rick's background in the songwriting world 2:44 Collaboration and the key factor to succeed in your music career 3:32 The attitude and stories of success of the winners 4:44 How to find opportunities visiting different towns and learning from the best 7:33 Preparations to do to make your trip a success Resources: Sudio.com: MIBPodcast15 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame People Mentioned: Marv Green Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
As Spotify opens their new playlist submission feature, Rick takes some time to give advice to artists looking to take advantage of this opportunity. Spotify has opened up their tailored playlists for artists to submit their songs for consideration. So listen in to today's episode to find out how you can wisely use this for your success. “Make sure that you've got enough catalog to take advantage of whatever opportunity that comes your way.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:13 - Spotify is doing you a favor and giving you an advantage 2:06 - How overambitious artists could make this difficult for the Spotify editors 3:27 - How to submit your music correctly 5:55 - What you need to have ready as you submit songs for playlists Resources: ‘Artists Can Now Ask Spotify For Playlist Placement' Article Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
As Spotify opens their new playlist submission feature, Rick takes some time to give advice to artists looking to take advantage of this opportunity. Spotify has opened up their tailored playlists for artists to submit their songs for consideration. So listen in to today's episode to find out how you can wisely use this for your success. “Make sure that you've got enough catalog to take advantage of whatever opportunity that comes your way.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:13 - Spotify is doing you a favor and giving you an advantage 2:06 - How overambitious artists could make this difficult for the Spotify editors 3:27 - How to submit your music correctly 5:55 - What you need to have ready as you submit songs for playlists Resources: ‘Artists Can Now Ask Spotify For Playlist Placement' Article Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Family life and roles can get bent out of shape while pursuing the music industry. Today's episode features advice from Rick on how to show respect as a young artist. Rick also dives into the topic of parenting a young artist. Listen in to hear a message for everyone in the family as you work together to make it in the music business. “Research does not equal work.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:35 - Setting up the question 2:40 - Who should you show respect to when you're getting into the music business? 4:00 - A message for family members of the pursuing artist 6:01 - Don't just do the research 9:21 - The roles of the family and the artist Resources: Sudio.com: MIBPodcast15 Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Family life and roles can get bent out of shape while pursuing the music industry. Today's episode features advice from Rick on how to show respect as a young artist. Rick also dives into the topic of parenting a young artist. Listen in to hear a message for everyone in the family as you work together to make it in the music business. “Research does not equal work.” -Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:35 - Setting up the question 2:40 - Who should you show respect to when you're getting into the music business? 4:00 - A message for family members of the pursuing artist 6:01 - Don't just do the research 9:21 - The roles of the family and the artist Resources: Sudio.com: MIBPodcast15 Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Everyone wants to be a winner and become successful. Sometimes, you need to learn how to quit some things before you win. Join Rick as he dives into some of the things you need to quit before you become successful in the music industry. Replace your sources of bad advice and comparison with good habits and thoughts. “Quitting is not a bad thing as long as you're quitting the right things.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:05 - When you should be a quitter 2:31 - Two areas of advice to quit taking 3:37 - Two lies to quit telling yourself 5:27 - You need to quit believing there is a “magic pill” of success 7:53 - Quitting comparison Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Everyone wants to be a winner and become successful. Sometimes, you need to learn how to quit some things before you win. Join Rick as he dives into some of the things you need to quit before you become successful in the music industry. Replace your sources of bad advice and comparison with good habits and thoughts. “Quitting is not a bad thing as long as you're quitting the right things.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:05 - When you should be a quitter 2:31 - Two areas of advice to quit taking 3:37 - Two lies to quit telling yourself 5:27 - You need to quit believing there is a “magic pill” of success 7:53 - Quitting comparison Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What happens when Rick gets into an interesting conversation on Twitter? He gets the person's number and continues the convo on the podcast of course! This episode is unconventional but jampacked with music advice for the new artist. Listen in as he gives his twitter follower actionable steps to succeed. It's time to turn up the volume and listen in. “The only person I have to blame of my business failing is me.” - Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:45 Phone conversation with Joshua, Rick's Twitter Follower 3:15 Major Label System is not powerful for every artist 6:44 Who to blame if your music business fail 7:33 The importance of finding the right audience for your music 10:19 Find out the power of consumers dictating the demand for great music 11:26 Rick gives Joshua actionable steps to do 14:38 Do you need to have a fund to get your music out 17:09 Where to put your energy and focus as a new artist 19:04 Differences between superstar and a good artist Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
What happens when Rick gets into an interesting conversation on Twitter? He gets the person's number and continues the convo on the podcast of course! This episode is unconventional but jampacked with music advice for the new artist. Listen in as he gives his twitter follower actionable steps to succeed. It's time to turn up the volume and listen in. “The only person I have to blame of my business failing is me.” - Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:45 Phone conversation with Joshua, Rick's Twitter Follower 3:15 Major Label System is not powerful for every artist 6:44 Who to blame if your music business fail 7:33 The importance of finding the right audience for your music 10:19 Find out the power of consumers dictating the demand for great music 11:26 Rick gives Joshua actionable steps to do 14:38 Do you need to have a fund to get your music out 17:09 Where to put your energy and focus as a new artist 19:04 Differences between superstar and a good artist Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Scams come in all forms and sizes and even the music industry is no exception. Today, Rick shares an actual email from an alleged records company that came to one of his clients – offering a contract that has to be first secured with a deposit. Tune in to know more. “No record company is going to reach out to you and state that in order to be unsolicited, you have to pay them money.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 01:10 – Preying on Artists: Rick shares an email from one of his clients 01:44 – Decca Records Universal Scam 03:34 – Rick lists down the proposal inclusions 07:50 – No record company will ask for payment Resources: Decca Records Email Scam Download your Custom Tips from Music Industry Blueprint Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Scams come in all forms and sizes and even the music industry is no exception. Today, Rick shares an actual email from an alleged records company that came to one of his clients – offering a contract that has to be first secured with a deposit. Tune in to know more. “No record company is going to reach out to you and state that in order to be unsolicited, you have to pay them money.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 01:10 – Preying on Artists: Rick shares an email from one of his clients 01:44 – Decca Records Universal Scam 03:34 – Rick lists down the proposal inclusions 07:50 – No record company will ask for payment Resources: Decca Records Email Scam Download your Custom Tips from Music Industry Blueprint Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Attempting to get into the music industry through other people's work will not work. Today's podcast features Rick's advise on how to start your journey into the music business. Listen to get tips on getting started as a musician and artist. Don't wait for someone else to start for you. Get going yourself. Show the industry that you are ready to be invested into! “If you're going to ask someone to invest in you… at least show us that you're willing to invest in yourself.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 - You have to give yourself the first chance. 2:39 - Evaluating your current chances 4:01 - Read. Listen. Watch. Practice. 5:22 - Take the advice or move on 6:33 - Finding help Resources: Ari Herstand - How to Make It in the New Music Business Donald Passman - All You Need to Know About the Music Business Rick Barker - The $150,000 Music Degree Audible.com DIY Musician Podcast by CD Baby Creative Juice by Indepreneur Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
Attempting to get into the music industry through other people's work will not work. Today's podcast features Rick's advise on how to start your journey into the music business. Listen to get tips on getting started as a musician and artist. Don't wait for someone else to start for you. Get going yourself. Show the industry that you are ready to be invested into! “If you're going to ask someone to invest in you… at least show us that you're willing to invest in yourself.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 - You have to give yourself the first chance. 2:39 - Evaluating your current chances 4:01 - Read. Listen. Watch. Practice. 5:22 - Take the advice or move on 6:33 - Finding help Resources: Ari Herstand - How to Make It in the New Music Business Donald Passman - All You Need to Know About the Music Business Rick Barker - The $150,000 Music Degree Audible.com DIY Musician Podcast by CD Baby Creative Juice by Indepreneur Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
In this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick addresses a personal email from a parent and why it's crucial to educate yourself in the music business. Whether you are a new musician or the parent of a talented teenager, this advice is for all of you! Listen closely as Rick discusses the importance of the right audience, and discover how to learn about the industry before making a big investment in your music. “Just because you create music doesn't mean there's an audience. You need the right audience.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 - Sharing an email from a parent 3:05 - The importance of parents, and understanding the music industry 4:44 - Where's the audience? 6:38 - Why it's crucial to slow down, learn, and practice 8:24 - Rick's experience with educating himself Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
In this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick addresses a personal email from a parent and why it's crucial to educate yourself in the music business. Whether you are a new musician or the parent of a talented teenager, this advice is for all of you! Listen closely as Rick discusses the importance of the right audience, and discover how to learn about the industry before making a big investment in your music. “Just because you create music doesn't mean there's an audience. You need the right audience.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 - Sharing an email from a parent 3:05 - The importance of parents, and understanding the music industry 4:44 - Where's the audience? 6:38 - Why it's crucial to slow down, learn, and practice 8:24 - Rick's experience with educating himself Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
In this short episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick will talk about building a fanbase. This advice goes to all the new artists who are struggling with creating an audience. Tune in if you want to find out, step by step, how to create an audience by yourself and with the resources that are available to everyone. “Social media gives you the opportunity to get in front of an audience much faster than playing live.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:05 - Building an audience 4:25 - Creating opportunities for yourself 6:20 - Every artist has fears 7:26 - Recap of the step Resource: FANBASE Blueprint Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
In this short episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick will talk about building a fanbase. This advice goes to all the new artists who are struggling with creating an audience. Tune in if you want to find out, step by step, how to create an audience by yourself and with the resources that are available to everyone. “Social media gives you the opportunity to get in front of an audience much faster than playing live.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 2:05 - Building an audience 4:25 - Creating opportunities for yourself 6:20 - Every artist has fears 7:26 - Recap of the step Resource: FANBASE Blueprint Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
More updates on the Rascal Flatts tour. Recently, an event had to be canceled on the tour because of an artist's vocal health. Rick reviews the good and bad in social media when events like this happen. Tune in to find out more. “As an artist, it's important that you take care of your health.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 Current update on the Rascal Flatts Tour 2:42 How Dan + Shay used social media to try to salvage the event 5:55 Why it's important to take care of your health as an artist 8:01 Be appreciative of what you have People mentioned: Trent Harmon Rascal Flatts Dan + Shay Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message
More updates on the Rascal Flatts tour. Recently, an event had to be canceled on the tour because of an artist's vocal health. Rick reviews the good and bad in social media when events like this happen. Tune in to find out more. “As an artist, it's important that you take care of your health.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:10 Current update on the Rascal Flatts Tour 2:42 How Dan + Shay used social media to try to salvage the event 5:55 Why it's important to take care of your health as an artist 8:01 Be appreciative of what you have People mentioned: Trent Harmon Rascal Flatts Dan + Shay Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message