Business Side of Music

A lot has changed in the music business over the past several years. Outside of the Covid pandemic, one thing that has remained constant in the industry is touring. Or has it?

In this very interestin…

Whether you're a new artist, or an established act, your fan base is one of your most important assets to have. But what does it take to not only gain fans, but retain them, and have them become devo…

Benny DiChiara is not fragile, yet he understands the fragility of life. He is not lost, but he knows the aimless paths of those who wander. He is not a victim, but he has experienced life-saving sal…

He's toured with, or recorded for such notable music industry legends as Leslie West & Mountain, Anton Fig from David Letterman's house band, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, along with members of Orlean…

Born in Houston Texas, but raised in Iran, Aarash Darroodi remembers as a small child, running for cover when sirens warned that missles were coming from Iraq. Those moments helped shape his life, in…

Willie Nelson is a world-renowned musical legend, but in Texas, he’s something more: a beloved native son and benevolent elder who’s brought countless new talents into the family fold — often during …

Why does it seem that some artists have better luck than others? Is it being in the right place at the right time? Is it knowing the right people? Could it be just dumb luck? Maybe it comes down to h…

Growing up in Mt. Pulaski Illinois, at the age of 13, Singer and Songwriter John Schlitt joined a local band called "Vinegar Hills Hometown Band Something Different". After graduating from high schoo…

Whether you're a newbie in the business, or a seasoned professional seeking some guidance and direction, Emily White's book “How To Build A Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams” i…

What does music have to do anything with Foster childern? Foster kids, once they age out of the system (typically around 18 years old), have an unemployment rate of 47%. Nearly 50% of former foster c…

Winner of the Miss Virginia title, and going on to compete in the Miss America Pageant, Meghan Shanley discovered an insatiable appetite for meeting fans and making new friends during a life on the r…

The youth of today, are our future in the music business. Brandon Pankey has created a program to help assist high schoolers and college students get a foot in the door. As Vice President of Business…

As a songwriter, you know that a good song isn’t going to make it in such a competitive field anymore. Your creation has to be a great song. Something so stellar, that its far above anything else out…

“Success in the music business begins with a dream, a vision. This podcast will give you the listener the insight and tools to turn that vision into a reality. Meet the industry professionals who wor…

Performing since the age of 9, singer/songwriter/performer Doug Robertson knows a thing or two on how to craft a song. He learned at a very young age writing songs by taking a Beatles tune, and chang…

Women in Music. We all know about the superstars. Taylor Swift, LeAnn Rimes, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood. We see them every day in the news and on the charts. But how did they get there? W…

Meet Al Bowman. He started out working in the LA Music Scene owning, and driving limos for such superstars as Whitney Houston, who introduced him into the world of celebrity seat filling. That provid…

Denver-born, and recently relocated from NYC to Nashville, AJ Smith’s unconventional path to becoming a pop artist is reflected throughout his music, which has the uncanny ability to evoke a nostalgi…

It’s that time once again, our annual Christmas special. This year we have in the studio with us, special guest Jack Sharkey, who is Senior Technical Engineer for KEF Speakers, and co-host of the upc…

Don Muzquiz is today’s Journeyman. Name it, and he’s accomplished it. A renaissance man of sorts. Tour Manager, Production Manager, Creator, Producer, and host of the “Road Dog Project”, a webcast th…