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Musicians Can Thrive

I’m a musician. Every time someone said to me, “you’ll never make money doing what you do,” I loved nothing more than saying “watch me.” Making it in the music business has never been more attainable, or open to interpretation. In this podcast, we’re finding ways that musicians can thrive.

Society & Culture Documentary
Update frequency
every 18 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
37
Years Active
2018 - 2022
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How Musicians Build a Fanbase that Brings People to Shows - SZN 4

How Musicians Build a Fanbase that Brings People to Shows - SZN 4

One of the things I’m most interested in this year, is how artists get real people off the couch, out of the house, and in the venue as part of the crowd they’re performing for.

Social media follower…

00:44:42  |   Thu 08 Sep 2022
Recovering Your Creativity After Burning Out - SZN 4

Recovering Your Creativity After Burning Out - SZN 4

Recovering from burnout is a slightly different process for everyone. But, there are a few ways creating and trying new ways of approaching your music/ art can help you recover faster. Personally, I’…

00:21:49  |   Tue 26 Jul 2022
The Next Stage: SZN 4 Trailer

The Next Stage: SZN 4 Trailer

Welcome back to Musicians Can Thrive! We're going to kick off this new season with the stories you know and love. Featuring a variety of independent artists developing their own definition of what it…

00:15:39  |   Sun 08 May 2022
Building a Legacy (SZN 3 Finale)

Building a Legacy (SZN 3 Finale)

Vintage Jay is a rapper and entrepreneur here in Austin, TX, with a deep love of the creative process, and a desire to use his music as a means of supporting the local community that helped him becom…
00:41:01  |   Thu 08 Apr 2021
Building the Artist Network of Support

Building the Artist Network of Support

Cody Brandell is an R&B artist with a passion for telling stories through his music. He's also an artist with a vision for how he can build a life around music, that doesn't get held back by having a…
01:20:14  |   Tue 30 Mar 2021
Crowd Control & Earning While You Sleep

Crowd Control & Earning While You Sleep

D.Harmon has a vision for his music career. He's a versatile creator, unafraid of moving to a new country to support his art.
00:51:39  |   Sat 13 Mar 2021
Leveraging Ownership of Your Music

Leveraging Ownership of Your Music

I talk with Tree of Lyfe about the positive difference practicing accountability and having a plan for your creative path makes.
01:04:09  |   Sat 06 Mar 2021
Working Around Gatekeepers (and with them)

Working Around Gatekeepers (and with them)

With hints of pop, hip hop, and even a little electronic house touch, nearly every song of Jonny's makes your body start moving to the beat before you're aware of what you're doing. And his hooks hav…
01:02:19  |   Fri 12 Feb 2021
Clear Intentions = Creative Juice for Collaborations - SZN 3

Clear Intentions = Creative Juice for Collaborations - SZN 3

Yandi shares his approach to collaborations, and his perspective on when getting paid is a priority, and when it's more important to focus on your music's reach.

I admire the work Yandi is doing both…

00:53:22  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
Authenticity is Your Secret Weapon - SZN 3

Authenticity is Your Secret Weapon - SZN 3

Mama Duke is a gifted storyteller, and a rap artist capable of giving J.Cole a run for his money. I say that because he's one of my favorite rappers, so I'm familiar with most of his work. But honest…

01:02:14  |   Tue 08 Dec 2020
Business Infrastructure to Help Independent Artists Thrive - SZN 3

Business Infrastructure to Help Independent Artists Thrive - SZN 3

Asante Abdullah is an artist manager creating a world where independent artists can thrive financially and artistically. He founded an organization called New World Audience, and that set the foundat…

01:00:43  |   Tue 24 Nov 2020
Trust the Habits of Your System - SZN 3

Trust the Habits of Your System - SZN 3

Identifying as a musicpreneur, Erin McAndrew has built a career for herself that’s resilient thanks to several different sources of income.  I stumbled across her Twitter account one day, and her cou…

00:56:06  |   Mon 09 Nov 2020
Producer First, Artist Second, like Pharrell Williams - SZN 3

Producer First, Artist Second, like Pharrell Williams - SZN 3

Shadyvice identifies himself as a producer first, artist second. Learn how he's building a resilient career with multiple streams of income. And creating a captivating sound at the same time.

Based i…

00:39:03  |   Sun 01 Nov 2020
The Manifesto - SZN 3 Trailer

The Manifesto - SZN 3 Trailer

New here? Here's a quick introduction to what Musicians Can Thrive is exploring through interviews with independent artists and creators in the music industry. Subscribe on YouTube if that's where yo…

00:18:55  |   Sat 31 Oct 2020
The Political Power of Musicians - SZN 2

The Political Power of Musicians - SZN 2

Joey van Leeuwen just might be the modern definition of a renaissance man. A talented composer who plays several instruments, Joey also teaches percussion. And he helps musicians organize to create b…
00:51:10  |   Fri 28 Aug 2020
Habits in the Creative Process with Your Band - Strange Cadets pt.2 - SZN 2

Habits in the Creative Process with Your Band - Strange Cadets pt.2 - SZN 2

This is the second half of a two-part interview with the indie rock band Strange Cadets. We have quite a few 💎 for you today. If you’re considering moving to a “music city” to help your career, you …
01:01:36  |   Tue 11 Aug 2020
Just the Band They Needed - Strange Cadets pt.1 - SZN 2

Just the Band They Needed - Strange Cadets pt.1 - SZN 2

Strange Cadets is an indie rock band that came from El Paso and I'm thrilled to say that they are now Austin locals. In this case, Strange Cadets decided to make that quintessential choice of moving …
01:09:32  |   Tue 28 Jul 2020
Wisdom from Decades of Making Mistakes - SZN 2

Wisdom from Decades of Making Mistakes - SZN 2

Morgan Davis is an artist manager based out of Austin, TX, in addition to being the Editor in Chief of the local publication OVRLD (Overload). By merging that publication with his management business…
01:30:34  |   Tue 21 Jul 2020
Making It Big & Staying Generous - SZN 2

Making It Big & Staying Generous - SZN 2

What would you do if you finally “made it”? If you got to go on tour in Brazil opening for a BIG artist, regularly tour around the US, and you didn’t need a day job anymore? Tribe Mafia accomplished …

01:28:04  |   Wed 15 Jul 2020
Building an Audience with Music & Film - SZN 2

Building an Audience with Music & Film - SZN 2

I met Susannah Joffe at a show that was presented by New World Audience, during what would normally have been SXSW Music Week. I had this incredible surprise when this girl gets up on stage with no o…
00:57:05  |   Mon 06 Jul 2020
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