Called To Music Podcast

  Plugins are one of the most talked about aspects of recording music. There are so many to choose from and SO many companies who make them. Which ones do you need to make pro music? The questions and possibilities are truly endless.

  I wanted to walk through the top plugins I use on a daily basis. These are helpful tools and are also versatile and can be used in many different ways.

These 23 plugins will make your music sound better, faster, with some honorable mentions at the end!


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  Have you ever got a troll comment? 

 There are so many positive parts about the internet. It helps us stay connected, share our lives and even create new relationships. But of course there are many negative sides to it as well. 

 Whether virtually or in "real life" there are going to be people out there who may try to discourage us from chasing after our dreams. 

  How we let it effect us, is up to us. We can let it keep us from moving forward, or we can turn it into the fuel that pushes us further than we could ever imagine. The good news is that it's not very hard to spin negativity to a positive space.

On this latest episode I want to talk about a troll comment I recently received, and my thoughts on it to hopefully encourage you on your journey.

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   There is so much noise and everyone seems to be trying to capture our attention these days. Social media is an incredible tool, but it can be difficult to figure out how to reach people with our music. Between endless scrolling and short attention spans, what is the secret sauce to finding people who are actually interested in being a part of your music journey?
   
On this latest episode I discuss what I believe will help you grow, and walk through 4 steps to help build it and make it last! 

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What if all of your imperfections, insecurities, pain, trials and weaknesses are where your BEST songs come from?

On this episode of the CIAS Podcast I discuss why I believe our weaknesses actually make us stronger and our music better, and share a little of my testimony too (which is something I have never shared on the podcast before)

Would love to hear your thoughts on this!

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On the latest episode of the CIAS Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Nashville based artist, singer, and songwriter Grace Graber.

I felt called to reach out to Grace after hearing about her mission to bring attention to mental health issues in the Church and the Christian music industry.
After experiencing both physical and verbal bullying in her childhood, a song saved her during a defining moment in her life. After that experience she realized the power of music and has dedicated herself to sharing that with others. Grace has an important story to tell, about redemption and hope.

Grace released her debut EP in 2021 which led to her building a team of A&R management, music producer, and recently signed with Wings Music Group for her upcoming sophomore EP. She has an edgy-pop vibe, with authentic and sincere lyrics. Grace is bold in her songs and sharing her story,  and I know this episode will encourage you on your journey.

To connect with Grace head to:
https://www.gracegraber.com/

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/gracegrabermusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zKLAqfSLwj61spd5ereRK?si=KUULcGIBQVO-sdAVzwVbkA

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GraceGraber

Have you written an incredible song but every time you share it with people you don't get the response you were hoping for? I think this might be why…

The best way to give your song a chance to make impact starts with a great demo. True, a great song is a great song no matter the quality of the demo, BUT a better sounding recording is always going to increase its chances of being used.  Whether pitching to a publisher, artist, or for your own artistry, taking the time to produce a high quality demo is key.

  There are many approaches to recording demos, but on this video I wanted to talk through the 4 steps I believe will make any demo stand out.

Learn to produce from home with our "Logic Pro X For Artists and Songwriters Course"
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Have you ever felt like you are stuck on your music journey? Like you can't get the ball rolling because it feels too heavy? Well, I think I've got something to help you with that… On this video I discuss 5 ways to keep going on your music journey.

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In the music industry there are not many sure things. It can take a long time to achieve anything great and there are so many unknowns. Every story of success you hear will be unique to the person telling it. But what if there are some general steps you could take to set you up for success in music?

  I wanted to share 6 steps I took on my music journey that got me to being full-time. These may come in different orders, timelines, and even categories, but I believe these 6 things can help you go full time in music too.

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One of the most important pieces on our music journey is the relationships we have. Without relationships, success may not only be tough, but it's basically impossible. We need people to serve, and we need others to serve us to make impact. But how do we meet people? How do we build lasting relationships?

Networking is a great way to build relationships.  Attending events, joining groups, and being a part of communities are all great ways to meet and network with others.

As with everything, there is a right and wrong way to network.  I wanted to highlight 3 DONT'S of networking to help you make (and keep) good relationships on your music journey. When you learn the art of networking it will literally change everything and allow you to grow in ways you may never had before.

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Grab our music production course "Logic Pro X for Artists and Songwriters" here:
https://www.bryanbolivermusic.com/logicproxforartistsandsongwriters

Do you want to know the specific personality traits and habits that can help you go pro as a songwriter?

I have had the privilege of collaborating with professional songwriters in my career. Outside of sheer talent I have noticed some common personality traits and habits of the pros. Yes, skill and craft is the key element that will get you in the door to work with pros, but I believe these 10 traits are what will get you the call to come back to write again.

If it is your desire to be professional songwriter (or at least operate professionally) then these 10 things will help you hone your craft.

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