Headliner Mindset

Trivecta is a melodic bass music artist signed to Seven Lion’s Ofelia Records. He recently released his sophomore album with the label and is currently on tour to support its release, headlining venues and playing major festivals all over the country.

Follow Trivecta here:
https://www.instagram.com/trivectamusic

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https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

At only 19 years old, Moore Kismet has become a much needed breath of fresh air in the bass music scene. Not only as a non-binary person of color, but as a seasoned music producer who continues to push the boundaries of their art and is always seeking out new ways of doing things.

In this episode we talk about their approach to music production, how art can truly change people's lives, resistance to social media, the financial challenges of being a young full-time artist and more.

Follow Moore here:
https://www.instagram.com/moorekismet

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

Jkyl & Hyde is a dubstep producer who’s been consistently climbing the bass music ladder and making a powerful name for himself in the industry. After touring with Excision this summer, he’s now on his own headlining tour and playing shows all over the US.

In this episode we talk about how to bring emotion into your music, the challenges on life on the road and what has helped him build his project and become a full-time artist.

Follow Jkyl & Hyde here:
https://www.instagram.com/jkylxhyde

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

Join the next round of the Headliner Mindset coaching group, starting 10/15!
https://www.nikcherwink.com/headlinermindset

WESTEND is one of the hottest artists in the tech house scene right now, with his songs getting tens of millions of streams on Spotify and supported by some of the biggest DJs in the world.

In this episode we talk about the importance of being authentic on social media and building truly a engaged fan base, how to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle as a DJ, evolving your brand, setting goals and much much more.

Follow Westend here:
https://www.instagram.com/itsthewestend
https://www.tiktok.com/@itsthewestend
https://www.instagram.com/traceamountsnyc

Check out Track Stack for DJ promo:
https://www.trackstack.app

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

Next round of the Headliner Mindset coaching group/community starts 10/15!
https://www.nikcherwink.com/headlinermindset

This episode is a live recording of our weekly Community Call where members are able to ask questions and get support on any topic they choose. From music business questions to personal issues/challenges, everything is welcomed and we dive deep into all of it.

As part of the community, everyone gets access to these calls indefinitely. The core part of the program includes 8 weeks of video lessons, exercises and weekly calls with a cohort of 10 people. PLUS they get lifetime access to these weekly community calls, monthly guest Q&A's and a private Discord.

If you're interested in joining this next round, see the link above and send me a DM in Instagram to set up a call!

https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

Harrison Bennet is the head of A&R and label manager for Zeds Dead's record label Deadbeats. He is also a manager with the Toronto-based management company 2+2 and works with Zeds Dead, SIPPY, Levity and more.

In this episode we talk about what it takes to get signed, how to properly promote a release, how much of a marketing budget you should have, the reality of life on the road and more.

Follow Deadbeats and 2+2 here:
https://www.instagram.com/deadbeats
https://www.instagram.com/2plus2mgmt

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

Next round of the Headliner Mindset group coaching program starts Monday, October 7th. Sign up here: https://www.nikcherwink.com/headlinermindset

Justin Jay is a truly eclectic artist who is able to bounce around between different scenes and genres by following the most important rule of being an artist… HAVING FUN!

In this episode we talk about to silence the inner critic inside our head, the importance of having community and how having fun should be every artists’ North Star.

Follow Justin here:
https://www.instagram.com/justinjaymusic

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

Will Runzel is the co-founder of Prodigy Artists, one of the most successful management companies in the dance music industry who represent Slander, NGHTMRE and a strong roster of other talented artists.

In this episode we discuss how to effectively launch and market your brand to get the attention of a manager, the early years of Slander, NGHTMRE and Prodigy Artists, and the inner aspects of what it takes to be successful in ANY industry and life in general.

Follow Will here:
https://www.instagram.com/willrunzel

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

Download the free “Mastering Email” PDF here:
 https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/email

And join the free “Musician’s Success Cycle” mini-course here:
https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/successcycle

Cheryl Engelhardt is a Grammy nominated artist, producer and composer who has mastered the systems (and mindset) that musician’s need to build a profitable career. Through her various programs and coaching, she teaches artists how to monetize their business through email marketing and following the proper “success cycle” depending on what stage of a project they’re in.

In this episode we talk about the importance of email marketing and how artists can greatly benefit from this often underutilized tool.

Follow Cheryl here:
https://www.instagram.com/musiccareercoach
https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com

RealMusic Events is a dance music promotion company that has been throwing parties in Austin, TX for over 15 years. They run the city's largest dance music venue, The Concourse Project, and also throw one of the biggest house and techno music festivals in the country, Seismic Dance Event.

In this episode we talk about what promoters are looking for, how to get booked, best practices for networking, the electronic music scene in Austin and more.

Follow them here:
https://www.instagram.com/realmusicevents
https://www.instagram.com/theconcourseproject
https://www.instagram.com/seismicdanceevent
https://www.instagram.com/thekellygray_
https://www.instagram.com/djandrewparsons

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com