Modern Musician

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Rating
4.9
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355 reviews
This podcast has
189 episodes
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Explicit
No
Date created
2020/09/22
Average duration
51 min.
Release period
3 days

Description

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.

Podcast episodes

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Sync Licensing Secrets: An Insider's Guide with Ashley Neumeister
2024/02/22
Ashley Neumeister is the head of Music Licensing and Music Supervision at True Music. She also produces live music events with the non-profit I Am Life, facilitates breathwork, and has an educational platform where she teaches musicians about music licensing, called “Sync Secrets” Ashley unveils the intricacies of sync licensing in the music industry, walking us through common pitfalls and offering practical advice on navigating the music business landscape.  Learning lessons: The business dynamics of sync licensing and the process of achieving a music placement. Tips on crafting high-quality music and the benefits of connecting with music supervisors. The importance of clear music ownership and how software tools can aid in song management. —  To learn more about Ashley and her work, visit her website at: https://www.syncsecrets.biz 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
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Music Royalties Simplified, Latest Spotify Growth Hacks, and Maximizing Income with Rory Felton
2024/02/20
Rory Felton, from a high school music label to co-founding The Militia Group and Haiti Venture Partners, significantly influenced the music industry. He led innovative strategies, promoting big names like Lady Gaga, and now works to secure complete royalty collections for artists through Good Morning. Rory Felton brings to light the often overlooked area of music royalties and shares proven strategies to boost an artist's monthly listeners.  Learning lessons: Master the art of registration and collection of different types of music royalties. How to leverage social media platforms and collaborations to increase monthly listeners. Understand the significance of building an email list and providing high-end experiences to fans. —  To learn more about Rory and his mission to help artists capture all their royalties, visit: https://goodmornmusic.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
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AI-Enhanced Creativity, Increasing Workflow, and Quantity vs Quality in Music Production with Hyperbits
2024/02/17
Hyperbits is known for creating melodic-forward house music that balances nostalgic undertones with the dynamic energy of the main stage. Supported and celebrated by icons like Above & Beyond, The Chainsmokers, Tritonal & Nicky Romero, Hyperbits has carved out a niche as a feels connoisseur. His greatest pride lies in founding a music production school that has guided his students to over one billion streams on Spotify alone.  Delve into HyperBits' transition from corporate life to music production, the importance of creative quantity for growth, and the potential of AI in music innovation.  Key Insights: The importance of continually creating music to learn, grow, and perfect your craft. The courage and risks involved in transitioning from a corporate job to pursue your passion for music. Tips on some of the best AI and automated music production tools that are revolutionizing the music industry. —  Want to learn more about Hyperbits and level up your music journey? Visit www.hyperbits.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
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Fan Gamification: How Ultimate Playlist is Rewarding Listeners and Boosting Artist Engagement with Shevy Smith
2024/02/15
Shevy Smith, a Los Angeles-based composer and producer, embarked on her illustrious career by signing a publishing deal as a teenager. In 2019, she joined forces with Khalid Jones to establish Elite Shout, a creative firm dedicated to leveraging emerging technology for groundbreaking opportunities in the music industry. She also founded Ultimate Playlist, the first-of-its-kind music discovery app. She discusses the innovation behind the Ultimate Playlist app, how it encourages long-form listening, and its potential for game-changing impact across various industries. Key Insights: Discover how Ultimate Playlist is transforming the music industry by gamifying the listening experience. Understand the importance of presenting NFTs in a relatable, comprehensible manner for wider adoption. Learn about the potential of integrating platforms like Ultimate Playlist with other industries. —  Learn more about Shevy's journey, her remarkable feats and her vision for the future of music at: www.shevysmith.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
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The 6-Step Guide to a $60K Crowdfunding Success and Mental Health Advocacy with Savannah Pope
2024/02/13
Savannah Pope is an Art Rock meets Dark Pop songstress, named Top Rock Performer by LA Weekly & the only indie artist to make Yahoo Entertainment's Top 20 Videos list. She is known for her golden voice as well as her self-made, mind-bending videos and stage wear. Taking the stage with renowned artists like Starcrawler, Halestorm, and Ringo Starr, she amassed a dedicated fanbase of "Creatures".  We delve into Savannah Pope's successful $60K Kickstarter campaign for her upcoming concept album Pandemonium, and her personal journey of self-discovery with her cause, tackling the stigma of mental health. What you will learn: How Savannah outlined and executed her successful crowdfunding campaign. Savannah's approach to reaching out to her network for campaign success. The #1 most important thing to consider when launching a successful crowdfunding campaign. —  The incredible visual and musical art of Savannah Pope can be found at: www.savannahpopemusic.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
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Imitation vs Authenticity, Self-Discovery in Music, and Becoming an Unstoppable Singer with Danielle Tucker
2024/02/09
Danielle Tucker, a seasoned vocalist with an illustrious 25-year career, has been a luminary in the music industry. Danielle now channels her passion into nurturing aspiring artists through her brand, 'The Unstoppable Singer,' and hosts 'The Unstoppable Singer Podcast,' a platform dedicated to fostering talent and sparking personal growth.  In this episode, host Michael Walker, and Danielle Tucker delve into the traits of successful musicians and the importance of mental resilience in the music industry.  What you will learn: How to develop mental resilience and handle criticism in the music industry. The importance of embracing your unique voice and learning from successful artists. Techniques on finding a balance between imitating others and expressing your unique style. —  Curious to know more about Danielle Tucker? Learn from her insights and embrace your own unique voice with her at: https://theunstoppablesinger.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
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The Gift of Song: Creating High-Value Custom Songs and Transformational Fan Experiences with Eli Lev
2024/02/08
International touring artist and global citizen Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment that offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. Some of his passions include connecting with his Levitators community, getting geeky with building online automated systems, and helping artists make a full-time living doing what they love. In this enlightening episode, host Michael Walker delves into the inspiring journey of Eli Lev from educator to full-time musician. With a particular focus on his unique approach of offering custom songs to his fans, Eli reveals the process, structure, and marketing strategies that make his music resonate on a deeply personal level. Key Learning Points: Understand how custom songs provide a unique, personal experience to fans, and the significant value they add to both the artist and the listeners. Learn how the concept of filtering and selectivity is crucial in the music industry, and how it aids in delivering value-based offerings to fans. Gain insight into the significance of connections and relationships and how they lead to authentic and meaningful experiences.—  To connect with Eli and hear his music visit: https://eli-lev.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
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The Art of Total Commitment, Embracing Sacrifice, and Helping Others Win with Matt Fawcett
2024/02/06
Matt Fawcett is a singer-songwriter from a small town in Ohio. His music is characterized by its ability to comfort those who are suffering while also challenging those who are comfortable. As a husband and father, he has a deep desire to serve people from all walks of life through his music. His sound is a blend of country, folk, and rock. In this episode, Matt delves into his musical journey, exploring the decision to pursue music full-time, the power of grassroots marketing and the importance of community building.  By tuning in, you'll gain: An understanding of how to enroll others in your vision by embodying your music and being intentional about how you spend your time. Insights on brave decision making, taking calculated risks and the necessity of sacrificing comfort for passion. The secret to overcoming self-doubt and finding your artist validation through direct fan engagement and community service.—  To connect with Matt and hear his music visit: https://mattfawcettmusic.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
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The New Music Business: Breaking Artists in a Digital World with Johnny Dwinell
2024/02/01
Johnny Dwinell has been a key player in the music industry with his diverse experiences, including fronting his own band Kidd Gypsy to co-founding Daredevil Production where he’s worked with notable artists such as Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, and Jamie O’Neal. He’s authored two Amazon bestsellers on music marketing strategy and to co-found The C.L.I.M.B. Show, an influential music business podcast. Johnny shares his insights on breaking artists in the increasingly digital music world. He delves into how artists can transition from the traditional industry model to become successful marketers in today's digital landscape. Here’s what you’ll learn about:  Strategies for converting casual followers into loyal fans. Pitfalls of traditional record label deals and how to circumvent them. The immense opportunities that await artists who adopt marketing and business skills.—  For more about Johnny Dwinell, visit: https://daredevilmusicproduction.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
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Time, Perseverance, and The Essence of a Successful Music Career with Logan Thomas
2024/01/31
Logan Thomas is an indie-pop singer/songwriter from the small town of Richmond Hill, Georgia. Logan's music is down-to-earth yet uplifting, inspiring his fans to be present in the moment and embrace both the good and the bad in their life. Logan works closely with the artists in our program to help them automate their entire marketing system to bring in new fans overnight.  Logan and host Michael Walker delve into the inner workings of a successful music career, and challenge the status quo of music platforms like Spotify, focusing instead on creating a community-centric platform for artists and fans alike. Here’s what you’ll learn about:  The fundamental elements required for building a successful music career. The critical role of fan engagement and the potential flaws in current platforms like Spotify. How developing the right habits, such as writing more songs, is essential for growth.—  To explore more about Logan Thomas’ music visit: https://www.loganthomasmusic.com/ Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast Apply for Gold Artist Academy:  https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast
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Maximizing Music Exposure, The Art of Connection, and Digital Marketing Mastery with Jared Christianson
2024/01/25
Jared Christianson is a successful and highly renowned musician and digital marketer. While advancing his professional career as a touring and recording artist in the well-know progressive metal band Arkaik, he helps driven artists grow and monetize their audience through his work with Modern Musician. He is known for consistently being at the cutting edge of digital marketing and using his knowledge to help more people reach their audience. Jared and Michael dive into tried and tested strategies such as social media advertising, email list building, cover songs, and retargeting campaigns that can act as "force multipliers" to increase fan loyalty and revenue. Here’s what you’ll learn about:  How to maximize your music exposure and engage both new and existing fans. The strategic use of social media advertising, email list building, and more to increase fan loyalty and revenue. The art of turning exposure into a deeper connection, transforming fans into heartfelt supporters of your music.—  To learn more about Jared Christianson and his work, visit his band's website: www.arkaikband.com Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast Apply for Gold Artist Academy:  https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast
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Entrepreneurship in Music: Funnels, Masterminds, and Making an Impact with Jason Tonioli
2024/01/22
Meet Jason Tonioli, an accomplished New Age pianist, ninja entrepreneur, and Modern Musician Gold Artist alum. With eight self-published albums and piano books under his belt, Jason hit a 7-figure year with his music. His entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond music, as he also owns Amazing Vacations Costa Rica, a travel agency known for arranging unforgettable experiences. They explore the nuances of optimizing funnels over streaming platforms, building relationships, creating horizon experiences, and the profound impact of masterminds. Here’s what you’ll learn about:  Unique strategies on maximizing funnels and creating engaging experiences for fans. The transformative power of horizon experiences and stepping out of your comfort zone. How to harness the benefits of masterminds and the importance of investing in personal growth.—  Discover more about Jason's journey and his creative endeavors here: https://tonioli.com/ Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast Apply for Gold Artist Academy:  https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast
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4.9 out of 5
355 reviews
The Robonzo 2023/03/26
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...
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Joalexisb 2021/09/25
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. 2021/08/24
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.
MelissaKay09 2021/07/20
Thank you for your podcast my career is rising to the next level
My career is rising to the next level thanks to this Podcast I was inspired to listen to the interview with Clay Mills his story is soo empowering TO ...
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mistblues 2021/05/12
In Love with this Podcast!
I just listened to this podcast for the first time today. The featured guest was vocal coach, Brett Manning. I learned a lot about singing, and the in...
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Olasef4500 2021/04/27
Very very informative.
I really enjoyed your podcast on using EQ. It was super informative great guest. I am a blind sing a song writer and producer. I wanted to subscribe t...
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PhoebeBeaver 2021/04/26
What a Valuable Resource For Musicians
I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts for musicians and a handful of them have pretty good content but you really have to dig through the episodes to fin...
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Strat78 2021/03/13
Interesting and informative
The subject matter is great - really enjoyed hearing what Andrea Stolpe had to say. Michael has an easy voice to listen to and asks good questions. On...
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Mics Turner 2021/01/25
Great podcast!
Really honest and down-to-earth conversations about music. If you are in it for the art, then this podcast will inspire and motivate!
b.a32 2021/01/10
Best podcast for musicians
Micheal Walker is a great host. This episode helped me a ton. I look forward to tuning in every week. Thanks for sharing
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