Modern Musician Podcast

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

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

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

Johnny Dwinell, music industry key player, shares strategies for converting followers into fans, avoiding traditional record label deals, and the immense opportunities in marketing and business skills. They discuss the shift to independent releases, the impact of Nirvana, the power of music mentorship, the importance of marketing and promotion, exploring memes and remixing, creative promotion in the digital age, and the effectiveness of Facebook ads for breaking artists.

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-podcastApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

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.comTune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

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-podcastApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Building Mental Resilience, Embracing Uniqueness, and Fostering Authenticity with MM Coach HannaH ArdenskiMeet HannaH Ardenski, an accomplished musician, dream builder life coach, and certified Sadhana Yoga Instructor. With 7 albums released under her group, HannaH's Field, her music aims to tune listeners into love's vibration. Her talent has seen her open for numerous National acts, and she is a regular feature on Sirius XM. HannaH's passion for helping Independent Artists promote their music and build their fan community is truly inspirational.In this episode, Hannah and Michael explore the traits of successful musicians and the importance of developing mental resilience in the music industry. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Strategies to develop mental resilience and deal with criticism constructively in the music industry.The significance of embracing your unique qualities and imperfections as an artist.Techniques for experimenting with different vocal styles and developing your authentic voice.— To learn more about our incredible guest HannaH Ardenski, visit her website here: http://www.hannahsfield.com/home/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Jorge Brea is the Founder and CEO of Symphonic, a digital music services company which provides digital distribution, playlisting and marketing services, go to market strategy, and more for content creators. Today, Symphonic serves thousands of content creators worldwide, distributing music from artists like Daddy Yankee and Deadmau5, and has been recognized by Billboard Magazine's Indie Power Players list from 2018-2022.In this episode, Jorge delves into the latest changes at Spotify and their potential impact on distributors, artists, and listeners alike. He also shares his insights on the future of AI in music and how Symphonic is empowering the independent music community.Here’s what you’ll learn about: The implications of Spotify's new rules on the music industryThe challenges and opportunities AI brings to music production. The key differences that set Symphonic apart in the world of music distribution--Visit Symphonic’s website here: https://symphonic.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Clay Mills, a 16-time ASCAP hit songwriter and two-time Grammy nominee, grew up surrounded by music in the Blues-rich Mississippi Delta. Since moving to Nashville, Clay has had over 150 major artist cuts, including: five Number 1 hits in multiple genres, six Top 5 singles, and 12 Top 40 singles. He’s lobbied congress on behalf of songwriter’s rights to fair compensation. And along with Marty Dodson, co-founded SongTown.com, a world-wide online community of songwriters. He co-authored the best-selling book, Mastering Melody Writing, and is committed to keeping the craft of songwriting alive and well moving into the future.Clay dives deep into the importance of developing a unique voice in songwriting and maximizing time for practice. He discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in the industry, and the value of building strong co-writing relationships while maintaining a healthy dynamic with social media and news.Here’s what you’ll learn about: How to cut through industry noise by developing a unique voice in songwriting.Discover tips for conducting productive virtual co-writing sessions that engage fans and lead to better song quality.Understand the balancing act between artistic expression and commercial success in songwriting.To learn more about Clay Mills and his devotion to the craft of songwriting, visit: https://songtown.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast