SMART Music Goals Are Just Smart Business

As I remind you often on the podcast (and the name of this site really says it all), you as musicians are also business owners and entrepreneurs.  It is up t…

I talk with talented soulful Country artist Morgan Myles about her budding career, her decision to move to Nashville and how she cultivated her songwriting and performing as well as important musical…

I talk with Jennie DeVoe about why she turned down a record deal contract near the beginning of her career, deciding to remain fiercely independent. We discuss what makes an artist unique and how to …

I talk with Nancy Ruth about her desire from a very young age to learn how to make it as a musician. She emphasizes how important a good music education is. She explains what drew her to move to Spai…

Pinterest For Musicians: Why Have A Presence On Pinterest

What are the benefits of using Pinterest for musicians? Pinterest is actually a search engine, although it is well know as a social media sit…

I talk to Audrey Callahan, musician and entrepreneur, about releasing Message Music and how it connected with her fans. She talks about how she followed her passion in music and how she started seein…

I talk with Lisa Brigantino about how to become a full time musician, the perseverance it takes, and how she diversified what she’s doing so she can do music day in and day out. She’s a solo singer/s…

Why I Built a Fan Base

Over the past 2 lessons, we’ve worked through some pretty heavy stuff in relation to building a fan base.

I told you about my epic failure with selling my first album.

I explai…

How To Become A Successful Artist By Defining Your #1 Goal

This may seem like a silly question…
Would you ever build a house without a set of blueprints?

Hopefully not!

Listen to the last lesson in t…

One time I recorded an album…and no one bought it.

OK, I supposed if you count my mom, my dad, my cousins, and a few of my subordinates at work who felt obliged to buy it…then I guess 10 people bough…

I talk to successful writer, Lisa Butler, about songwriting ideas, training and networking tactics that she has learned in the span of her experience as a songwriter, poet and founder of the Australi…

I talk to the artistic Rachael Sage, successful musician and producer, on how to build a fanbase. Rachael is also a dancer, visual and literary artist but is best known for her career in music and …

I talk to multi-platinum record pop singer, Tina Harris, about getting an entertainment lawyer. She shares her experience in the music business and the importance of having a professional you can tru…

I talk to Ali Handal about inspirations and advises based on her  instructional book “ Guitar For Girls ”. Ali is a successful  singer, songwriter, lead guitarist and author whose passion for music a…

I talk to Toni Koch, professional song writer and seasoned music director about open mic night ideas and strategies for a successful career in music and arts. Toni is a passionate musician and art ad…

Djoir Jordan shares her philosophy on how do you become a singer, songwriter and public figure. We also talk about how she used Social Media to build a large quantity of solid following. Discover how…

I talk to Leah McHenry on how to make money as a musician. She is a successful symphonic and Celtic metal singer and songwriter. Leah has earned multiple awards from her first album, got acclaimed cr…

I talk with Denise Kovalevich, owner of  DMK Publicity. She is an experienced music publicist with tons of experience in the entertainment industry who shares some great advice and stories and will i…

I talk to a certified health coach and musician, Lori Cunningham, about music and health. Learn how music can enhance health and how health is a great factor in your success as a musician. She is a m…