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- 17 Singles in 17 Weeks: Working the Spotify Algorithm (Weeks 3 and 4)
The numbers are in, and host Adam's plan to take over the world via Spotify is...working? It's pretty wild how much the Lulu's Playground Spotify listenership has grown in just three weeks and a few days. Listen to hear more about the numbers, the trends, the approach, and the plans for the future. A must-listen series for artists getting ready to release new music!
Lulu's Playground on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iRINNxUHjQ3ZfUGczGGIC?si=9saXomn9R1-mdxEpcke2VA
Sideshow Suite album: https://lulusplayground.bandcamp.com/album/sideshow-suite
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
16 min - 5 Mistakes Musicians Commonly Make
In this episode, host Adam Meckler talks 5 mistakes musicians commonly make in 2023. Discussing release strategy, balancing social media output versus building a live show, merch, creating a scene vs waiting for the phone to ring, and repetition. This is a big one. Lots of advice on how to overcome these obstacles and make the best of 2023.
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
32 min - 17 Singles in 17 Weeks: Working the Spotify Algorithm (weeks 1&2)
Adam discusses his newest experiment in learning the best way to release music on Spotify: 17 singles in 17 weeks is an effort to release music the way Spotify wants. Two weeks in, and the results are already interesting. Follow the progress as the Lulu's Playground account releases 17 singles in 17 weeks.
Lulu's Playground on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iRINNxUHjQ3ZfUGczGGIC?si=9saXomn9R1-mdxEpcke2VA
Sideshow Suite album: https://lulusplayground.bandcamp.com/album/sideshow-suite
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Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
11 min - Touring, Academia, and Making Connections: A Trombonist's Journey with Ryan Christianson
In this episode of Gig Boss, we talk to Ryan Christianson, a highly respected trombonist based in Chicago. Ryan shares his experiences of touring with Dallas Brass and performing all over the United States. He discusses how he navigates the challenges of balancing performing with graduate school and academia. Ryan also provides valuable insights on how to make connections in a new city and build a career in music. Whether you're a performer or a music enthusiast, this episode is packed with great tips and advice for succeeding in the music industry. Tune in to learn from Ryan's inspiring journey and gain a fresh perspective on what it takes to make it as a professional musician.
Dallas Brass page: https://www.dallasbrass.com/ryan-christianson
Millikin University Music: https://millikin.edu/college-fine-arts/school-music
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
1 hr 3 min - "Einstein and Hercules" // w Rex Richardson
Adam sits down (in the same room!) with international trumpet soloist Rex Richardson and talks to him about the lessons he learned touring with jazz legend Joe Henderson, how he has developed a career as an internationally recognized soloist in both the jazz and classical styles, and how he has been able to balance academia and a robust tour schedule.
"ONE OF THE FINEST VIRTUOSOS OF OUR TIME" - the Brass Herald
"A STANDOUT SOLOIST WITH THE POWER, RANGE AND FLEXIBILITY TO RIVAL FREDDIE HUBBARD AND WOODY SHAW" -DownBeat Magazine
https://rexrichardson.net/home
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
58 min - Where Does Confidence Come From? // w Kai Sandoval
Adam talks with NYC trumpeter Kai Sandoval on how he built his full-time playing career in New York, his transition from Boston to NYC, and where his confidence as a performer and trumpeter comes from. Digging deep on this idea that confidence is an integral part of of being an artist and performer, our conversation on strategies for building confidence is a valuable asset for budding musicians and professionals alike.
Follow Kai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaisandovalmusic/?hl=en
Shag Horns: https://www.shaghorns.com/
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
1 hr 4 min - Defining Success in Music // w Carnage the Executioner
Adam talks with Hip Hop artist/beatboxer Carnage the Executioner about how he as maintained a successful career in Hip Hop for decades. Carnage tells all on booking shows on tours, blowing up stages no matter the audience size, selling physical merch, why he is still able to sell CDs, winning grants, and a whole bunch more. This episode is packed with info for any musician to use as a model for success.
April 1st 2023 Live album Recording: https://tinyurl.com/37am2nt9
Carnage on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carnagetheexecutioner/?hl=en
Carnage's Website: https://carnagetheexecutioner.com/
Carnage on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1apJwbnzyQOT8ht53BgJkR?si=q-WGnC5SQzCVmXbp8Z-2hg
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
48 min - From Puerto Rico to Chicago: A Journey of Jazz and Cultural Fusion with Saxophonist Roy McGrath
In this episode of the Gig Boss Podcast, host Adam Meckler sits down with the talented Chicago-based saxophonist Roy McGrath. Originally from Puerto Rico, Roy came to the United States to pursue a career in Jazz music, and his unique blend of traditional Puerto Rican rhythms with Jazz has earned him a nomination for a Latin Grammy. Roy shares his experiences as a full-time saxophonist, discussing how he booked and funded tours around Asia, the US, and Latin America. He offers practical advice on overcoming fear, improving your craft, and being a force in the industry. Join us for an inspiring conversation about music, culture, and the pursuit of one's passion.
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Roy's New Album: https://roymcgrath.bandcamp.com/album/menjunje
Follow Roy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7CIkvKnlajTfkEJt3iKyZB?si=MhhHA2hpSXCoZGRv_eRpIg
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Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
52 min - The MLC is a Game-Changer for Artists
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is a government organization tasked with collecting your streaming royalties...for free. That's right. You no longer need to pay astronomical fees to distribution companies like Tunecore, Distrokid, and CD Baby for royalty collection. This is huge! There are some caveats, so listen for more...
www.themlc.com
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
7 min - Tunecore, Distrokid, or CD Baby: Which is Better?
Adam breaks down the pros and cons of the "big 3" distribution companies. Having used each platform extensively, Adam covers the general cost of each platform, how each platform makes money (because they're all making money on YOU), whether they collect mechanical royalties or not (some plans don't!), whether they collect royalties for covers (some don't!), options for publishing (PROs) and opportunties for sync, buying licenses for covers, and the "bells and whistles" of each platform (promotion, spotify presave, artist verification check marks etc).
This is a must-listen for anyone looking to release music and looking for the right path.
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Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654
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Intro/Outro music "Far Away From here" : https://adammeckler.hearnow.com/
45 min
About How Musicians Make It
From the publisher's feed
Learn how to develop a thriving career in music. Host Adam Meckler talks with artists about how they've built their careers, and music industry professionals about strategies for navigating a music…
career in the digital age. Meckler draws on his extensive career as a bandleader and freelancer (Cory Wong, Dave Koz, Steve Cole, The Hornheads, Youngblood Brass Band) to bring you tips for growing your fan base, prepping for the gig, booking a tour, writing that grant, syncing that song and more.
Presented by Gig Boss.