206 episodes

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry.

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    • 4.9 • 355 Ratings

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry.

    Uncovering Non-Traditional Revenue Streams in Music with Bree Noble

    Uncovering Non-Traditional Revenue Streams in Music with Bree Noble

    Meet Bree Noble, the financial director turned award-winning musician, and now a pioneering voice in podcasting. Her career highlights include singing for 60,000 people at Dodger Stadium and transforming an online radio station into an award-winning podcast - Women of Substance. She's on a mission to make musicians profitable through her educational programs and her iconic podcast - Profitable Musician Show.

    Bree shares valuable insights on how to think like a businessperson, the importance of authenticity in music, and practical strategies to build a fan base and monetize your music.

    Takeaways:

    How to step out of traditional music industry norms and think like a businessperson.
    The importance of authenticity in music and how it can significantly elevate your brand.
    Practical strategies on how to effectively build a fan following and monetize your music.
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    To learn more about the podcast guest, Bree Noble, visit her website: https://profitablemusician.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 40 min
    Goal Setting Strategies, Time Management, and Systemizing Success with Cheryl B. Engelhardt

    Goal Setting Strategies, Time Management, and Systemizing Success with Cheryl B. Engelhardt

    Meet Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a Grammy-nominated artist, composer who writes for commercials, films, meditation programs, and social justice choirs and has been featured in Forbes, Grammy.com, and People. She's performed with Sting, secured dozens of TV placements of her songs, toured globally, and garnered over 1 million Spotify streams in 2023. She’s also a certified trauma-informed coach and leads the popular musician mastermind, Amplify, helping musicians get out of their way and set up systems for success.

    Cheryl takes us behind the scenes of her journey in the music industry and the pivotal role systems and trauma-informed coaching play. Learn about her approach to planning, goal-setting, overcoming fear and resistance, and how she harnesses the power of intuition to guide her decisions.

    Takeaways:

    How to set up effective systems for success in your music career.
    The importance and process of healing past trauma to reclaim personal power.
    How to distinguish between fear and intuition to make empowered choices.
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    To get Cheryl’s FREE mini-course visit: http://www.inthekey.co/cycle

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
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    • 46 min
    Bandsintown: The Ultimate Resource for Live Performers with Fabrice Sergent

    Bandsintown: The Ultimate Resource for Live Performers with Fabrice Sergent

    Fabrice Sergent is the co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown Group. The company’s live music discovery platform Bandsintown serves over 84 million registered music fans and 600,000+ artists from 150+ countries with 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations annually.

    Fabrice delves into our deep-seated connection to live music and explores how Bandsintown is enhancing this experience. He gives us an insider's glimpse into the future of live music and how Bandsintown is riding the crest of this wave.

    Takeaways:

    Discover why live music is irreplaceable and how it can create a profound connection between artists and fans.
    Understand how virtual and digital experiences are reshaping the landscape of live music and what it means for you.
    Learn how Bandsintown offers a potent platform for artists to engage with fans, promote their shows, and gather first-party data.
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    To sign up for a free Bandsintown account visit: https://artists.bandsintown.com/artists

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 33 min
    Empowering Artists through Data: How Viberate is Unlocking Opportunities for Artists with Vasja Veber

    Empowering Artists through Data: How Viberate is Unlocking Opportunities for Artists with Vasja Veber

    Meet Vasja, the co-founder and chief business development officer of Viberate, a revolutionary global music analytics platform that's rewriting the rules of artist discovery. His platform, Viberate, serves as a powerful tool for A&Rs, talent scouts, managers, talent agents, and promoters, ranking artists based on their popularity, and offering comprehensive analytics profiles.

    Vasja shares his insights about the value and power of data analytics in the music industry and how it's reshaping the way we discover and promote talent.

    Takeaways:

    The role and importance of data analytics in the music industry and how it's uncovering new talents
    How AI is revolutionizing music production while the irreplaceable human element remains vital
    The value proposition of Viberate and how it is aiding independent artists' career advancements.
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    To learn more about Viberate visit: https://www.viberate.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 40 min
    How Audiam is Revolutionizing Music Royalties Collection with John Raso

    How Audiam is Revolutionizing Music Royalties Collection with John Raso

    John Raso is the CEO of Audiam, the YouTube and digital publishing royalties collections specialists within SESAC Music Services. John and his team specialize in data enhancement, conflict resolutions and proactive collections to maximize the accuracy of royalty reporting for song copyrights from digital platforms which license music. 

    In this episode, John delves into the complexities of music royalties and emphasizes the need for musicians to be adaptable in a rapidly evolving industry.

    Takeaways:

    Gain a deeper understanding of the music royalties landscape and the role of a musician within it.
    Decipher the complexities of the music publishing process, and how Audiam can assist you.
    Learn how AI is changing the music industry and its potential benefits and drawbacks.

    To learn more about Audiam please visit: https://www.audiam.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 52 min
    15 Years in Music: Lessons, Challenges, and Triumphs with Wyshmaster Beats

    15 Years in Music: Lessons, Challenges, and Triumphs with Wyshmaster Beats

    Born and raised in Chicago, Wyshmaster Beats is an undisputed titan in the music industry. Starting his career as a DJ, Wysh delved into the art of beat making, thereby becoming a pivotal figure in the online beat leasing revolution. In his illustrious 15-year journey, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music producer has created a myriad of hits for renowned Artists, Companies, and Record Labels.

    Wysh underscores the importance of education, understanding the music business, and building valuable connections. He also unravels the art of handling criticism and carving one's unique path in the industry.

    Takeaways:

    Understand the importance of networking and building strategic connections in the music industry.
    Learn how AI and generative tools are revolutionizing the realm of music production.
    Discover how to navigate criticism and trust your unique creative instincts.
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    To learn more about Wysh please visit: https://wyshmasterbeats.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
355 Ratings

355 Ratings

The Robonzo ,

Valuable insights that musicians can use

Host Michael Walker is a great interviewer. Conversations with his guests focus on valuable insights that musicians can use. He's good at underscoring actionable advice. I highly recommend you give this podcast a listen.

Joalexisb ,

Inspired & useful!! I love this podcast ❤️❤️

This is my favorite podcast. Great guests and brilliant questions by Michael Walker the host. I learn so much🙌

Athenah H. ,

Thank you for the PR Tips

I appreciate the efforts of others to help people like me trying to navigate the internet with new music.

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