

Modern Musician Podcast
Modern Musician
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.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 50min
Collecting All Revenue Streams: A Long-Term Strategy for a Sustainable Music Career with Emily White
Emily White is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and co-founder at Collective Entertainment. She is also the founder of the #iVoted Festival and the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book, "How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams." In this episode, Emily will be sharing her invaluable insights on building and sustaining a successful music career, including strategies for collecting all revenue streams and achieving long-term success.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Learn why publishing doesn't have to be complicated and how you can optimize revenue streams from every releaseInsider tips and practical strategies for building a sustainable music career in the modern eraHow to break free from industry norms and create a unique brand that sets you apart from the competitionCheck out Emily White’s podcast and more here: https://www.nostudios.com/emily-whiteWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Feb 13, 2023 • 45min
Making Music More Accessible: How Soundation's Web-Based DAW is Changing the Industry with CEO Adam Hasslert
Meet Adam Hasslert, the CEO and entrepreneur behind Soundation, a company with a mission to facilitate musical creativity around the world. With a background in tech and business, including co-founding Funder and serving as Head of Marketing at WyWallet, Adam is the perfect guest to discuss the future of music production.In this episode, we explore the webification of music production and the limitations of current DAWs and plugins. Plus how Soundation's web-based software can help you collaborate in real-time with artists while learning a DAW.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Get insights on the common challenges artists face when learning a DAW and how Soundation can fast-track the processHow you can have your fans easily remix your songs on your very own website domainExplore the advantages and limitations of traditional DAWs vs. Soundation's web-based approachSign up for Soundation for free here: https://soundation.com/Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Feb 6, 2023 • 48min
Accelerate Your Music Business with Music Gateway: The One-Stop Shop Solution with Jon Skinner
Jon Skinner is the CEO and Founder of Music Gateway, a global music business platform. Jon started as a house DJ and later established his own record shop, label, and live performance band. He then went on to create Music Gateway, which offers a one-stop shop for artist services, including A&R, Music Promotion, Artist Development and Management, Distribution, and Publishing. Jon shares his insights on how technology is changing the way we create, distribute and monetize music, and how artists and industry professionals can adapt to stay ahead of the curveHere’s what you’ll learn about: Learn about the future trends shaping the music business and how technology is changing the gameDiscover how Music Gateway is connecting and empowering creatives across the world in an ever-changing landscape.The importance of focusing on your strengths and working with complementary partners to succeed in the music industryLearn more about Music Gateway here: www.musicgateway.comWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Jan 30, 2023 • 49min
Rising to the Top: Inside Vevo's DSCVR Program for Emerging Artists with Parul Chokshi
Parul Chokshi is the Senior Director of Talent at Vevo. With over 15 years of experience in the music industry and a vast knowledge of digital and brand marketing, Parul manages Vevo's talent team and is responsible for booking some of the biggest names in the music industry for Vevo's original content, live productions and events. Listen in as we discuss Parul's journey in the music industry, the behind-the-scenes of discovering talent for Vevo, and her tips and insights on how to cut through the noise with your music video content. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Get a behind-the-scenes look at Vevo's DSCVR Program and how it helps emerging artists promote their music How Vevo can help you even if you don't have a large budget for your music videoHow to get more out of every music with supporting content to reach a wider audienceLearn more about Vevo here: www.vevo.comVevo for Artists: https://www.hq.vevo.com/artistsWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Jan 16, 2023 • 35min
Empowering Emerging Artists: The Role of Direct Fan Connection with Fabrice Sergent from Bandsintown
Join us on the latest episode of Modern Musician as we sit down with Fabrice Sergent, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Bandsintown Group. With over 70 million registered music fans, 560,000 artists, and 35,000 venues on their live music discovery platform, Bandsintown is at the forefront of connecting emerging artists with their fans. Learn about how their platform connects emerging artists with fans, provides resources for career growth, and the importance of emerging artists in today's music industryHere’s what you’ll learn about: The importance and role of emerging artists in today's music industryBandsintown Amplified, the company's proprietary ad solution that reaches 250 million monthly unique music fansDiscover how to connect directly with your fans with this powerful platform Sign up for Bandsintown herre: https://www.bandsintown.com/Access the new Bandsintown Fan Management Suite: https://artists.bandsintown.com/support/blog/meet-our-new-fan-management-suiteWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Jan 9, 2023 • 52min
Unlock Sync Licensing Success by Building the Right Connections with Chris SD from Sync Songwriter
Chris SD is an award-winning music producer with over 15 years of experience helping artists, composers, producers, and songwriters get their music synced for film, television, and other media. As the creator of The Art of the Song Pitch, a proven step-by-step process for getting music placed in Hollywood movies, blockbuster trailers, and television shows, Chris has established himself as a leading expert in the field of sync licensing. With his program Sync Songwriter, Chris offers in-depth training and support to help songwriters and musicians navigate the world of sync licensing and get their music heard by the right people.Here’s what you’ll learn about: How sync licensing provides a new source of income for musicians beyond traditional sales and touring.Using sync to expose your music to new audiences and increasing visibility and opportunities.Ways to increase the value of your catalog and establish credibility and professionalism in the industry. Sync Songwriter Website: https://syncsongwriter.com/Sign Up For The Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel Here: https://syncsongwriter.com/modernmusicianWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Jan 2, 2023 • 39min
10X Your Income as a Musician Through High Ticket Offers and Mentorship with Evan Price
Evan Price is the CEO of Artist Collective, a company that helps musicians become "artistpreneurs" by launching their music brands and providing them with the necessary business skills to succeed. Evan has 15 years of experience in the music industry and launched Artist Collective from his dorm room at Columbia College Chicago while earning his degree in Music Business. This episode will explore how high ticket offers and mentorship can help musicians increase their income. Evan provides strategies for identifying and securing high ticket offers and discusses the importance of getting paid for what you know. Here’s what you’ll learn about: How limiting beliefs can prevent us from achieving our goals and what we can do about itHow “High Ticket Offers” can significantly increase a musician's income and create a more sustainable and profitable career The power of mentorship and sharing your knowledge and experience with up-and-coming artists Get the Quick Content Toolkit from Artist Collective: https://www.artistcollect.com/120Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Dec 19, 2022 • 50min
Playlist Secrets Revealed: Tips for Maximizing Your Success on SubmitHub with Jason Grishkoff
Jason Grishkoff was born in South Africa and later completed his secondary education in the United States. He began his career at Google, but in 2013 he left the company to focus on Indie Shuffle, his music blog. Despite some challenges, Jason persevered and eventually founded SubmitHub, a platform that helps musicians connect with curators and influencers. Today, SubmitHub is the leading website in its niche, facilitating thousands of connections every day and in this episode Jason shares his story and how you can get the most out of SubmitHub yourself. Here’s what you’ll learn about: The most common mistakes to avoid when it comes to playlists Best practices and keys to improve your results on SubmitHub How you can build connections with industry professionals and influencers Get 20% off when you sign up for SubmitHub here: https://www.submithub.com/Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Dec 12, 2022 • 44min
Exploring the Power of Music Tastemakers with Nimrod Azoulai & Netta Tzin of MySphera
Nimrod Azoulai is the Co-founder and CEO of MySphera. Nimrod loves exploring the connections between content & technology, previously working as a content curator for Teder.fm and curating the record library at Jamillah listening room in Six Senses Shaharut.Netta Tzin is the Co-founder and Head of Product of MySphera. Netta is a Product and Business strategist, structuring and executing projects and products in startups and corporations for 10+ years. Alongside, she’s been operating in the music and culture spheres, producing live shows and executing release projects for various musicians.In this episode, Nimrod and Netta will discuss the launch and growth of Mysphera, and how the company uses algorithms to match new music with playlisters, DJs, bloggers, and other tastemakers. He will also share insights and tips on how to promote your music and build a dedicated fan base.Here’s what you’ll learn about: The difference between music tastemakers and influencers The importance of community and direct communication with your fansMusic exposure and engagement in the ever-evolving digital world For 10% discount on MySphera campaigns use this linkFor Spins 20% discount use this link and invite code: modernmusicianWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching
Dec 5, 2022 • 41min
One to One Guidance and the Extraordinary Power of Mentorship with Mack Borys
Mack Borys is a 23 year old business graduate with several years experience in brand-building, digital marketing and growing businesses, with a strong passion for music, and helping independent artists achieve success. Most notably, he is known for founding Musician Guidance, a music mentoring platform that provides independent artists 1 on 1 direct and honest mentoring from music industry leaders, including Grammy winners, celebrity coaches and more.Here’s what you’ll learn about: What truth about one on one mentorship and how to avoid scamsAvoiding common mistakes and turning "failures" into opportunitiesHow the right mentor can help you focus and fast-track your music career Get mentorship from Musicians Guidance here: https://www.musicianguidance.com/Sign up for PERFORM FOR STARS: A Music Competition Like No Other:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/perform-for-stars-a-music-competition-like-no-other-registration-422952681857?aff=ModernMusicianWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching


