How Musicians Make It

In all of the potential avenues for monetizing our music, why aren't more of us exploring sync? Adam talks with the founder of Sync Beast, Graham Barton, about how Graham conceptualizes music for sync. Graham reveals his "Setup, Build, Arrival" formula, and breaks down each piece of the formula using examples from his own experiences. Get started on your sync journey. Sitting on some tracks? Releasing songs as an artist looking to grow a fanbase? Why not also prepare your stuff for sync?

Sync Beast: https://www.syncbeast.co/

Graham Barton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syncbeast.co/?hl=en

Buy Tracks That Sync book, by Graham Barton: https://amzn.to/3AnfUM6

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

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Host Adam Meckler talks with band mates Brian Courage (bass) and Andrew Green (drums), from his new trio Supercell, on the final day of their Midwest tour. They sit in Brian's Chicago home and talk about how to book tours effectively, particularly how to afford touring when you're getting started building an audience in new areas. Brian and Andrew discuss their side-gigs, and Brian gives his "best day and time to email a venue" about booking a show formula. Lots in this episode about anchor gigs, what they are, and how to get them!

Supercell Band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercellband/

Brian Courage's Improvised Metal Band "Abhorrant Expanse" in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abhorrent_expanse/?hl=en

Abhorrent Expanse's "Gateways to Resplendence": https://music.amalgamusic.org/album/gateways-to-resplendence

Andrew Green's band Twin Talk: https://twintalk.bandcamp.com/album/weaver

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

Adam recalls his experiences releasing albums on indie record labels. He lays out what will likely be expected of you, the artist, and what you should expect from the label. Adam gives his pros and cons list for releasing with an indie label, and addresses questions like: "Why would I release on an indie label if all they do is digital distribution?", and "Do I need to cover the cost of recording/mastering/printing?". Adam reads directly from an email he recently received from an indie label asking for all of the materials for an upcoming release. Hear what indie labels are looking for from an artist first-hand!

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

You know the feeling. You've done the work. You've prepared for the gig. You can't shake that nagging feeling that you don't belong there. That you don't deserve to be there. Or that you're not good enough. Musicians deal with self-doubt and imposter syndrome as much as any profession. Why does it happen? And what can you do to get out of your own way in order to focus on making great music? Host Adam Meckler talks with trumpeter, band leader, composer, and educator John Raymond about his time on the New York City Jazz scene. His own experiences wrestling with imposter syndrome, and how musicians can rise above it.

Real Feels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIV1t70Gek8

John's Website: https://john-raymond.com/

Kind Folk's "Power Fall": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdRKT_i21M4

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

Mike Warner is the author of "Work Hard, Playlist Hard", a comprehensive how-to on building your presence and listenership on streaming platforms. Gig Boss host, Adam Meckler talks with Mike about strategy for pitching songs via Spotify for Artists, why emails are better than socials when building fan-artist relationships, how to get your music in retail stores, and a bunch more.

Work Hard Playlist Hard Book: https://amzn.to/3BoKcQF

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Stuff we talked about:

Chartmetric: https://chartmetric.com/

Spotify for Artists: https://artists.spotify.com/

Soundiiz: https://soundiiz.com/

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

He wrote the book on it! Ari Herstand is an expert in the new music business, and learned what he knows by grinding it out, learning it the hard way. Join Adam and Ari as they discuss how to get your music heard on Spotify, how to make impactful videos on TikTok, how to find your target audience, and lots more.

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

In this episode, host Adam Meckler recalls the three instances in which he hired a publicist for his album releases. He reveals the cost, and the expectations on both sides of the partnership. And how the campaigns went (spoiler: it wasn't the greatest). Is it right for your new single? Your new album? Do album reviews even matter anymore? Do you still need to print CDs? Adam touches on each of these subjects as they relate to his own experiences.

Stuff I talked about:

Work Hard, Playlist Hard Book, by Mike Warner: https://amzn.to/3o7LqrV

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

Host Adam Meckler talks with Ian Allison - Bass player, content creator, and MD for Eric Hutchinson. Ian tells the story of being fired from his first studio session, what he learned, and how he's become an in-demand studio bass player since. Ian is a content creator for Scott's Bass Lessons, a Youtube channel boasting more than 1 Million subscribers. He's grown his Instagram to over 30k followers, and he has some thoughts on why that growth has happened quickly and consistently. Ian is a passionate and thoughtful artist, with a heart for communicating the reasons for his success in distilled, digestible anecdotes.

Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmartinallison/?hl=en

Scott's Bass Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/user/devinebass

The Orange Goodness: https://theorangegoodness.com/merch

Eric Hutchinson's New Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39x8gyJjTHiBQklFgVJSV4/discography/all?pageUri=spotify:album:62zrUl0AInhbo1qrFSprLW

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Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

What happens when a child prodigy grows up? Do they continue in the same path, or do they divert? Do they mature, and become artists? In this episode, host Adam Meckler talks with saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader Grace Kelly. Grace started her career as a child prodigy, performing professionally starting at age 12. With her dad as her manager, she toured the world playing with ensembles like the Boston Pops, and making albums with saxophone greats like Lee Konitz and Phil Woods. Adam and Grace talk about her development as an artist, and explore the music she is making today compared to her early career. They talk about Grace's award-winning song "Feels Like Home", and Grace talks about building a team around her to help her succeed. She talks about how she silenced the self-doubt and worry about what other people might think of her in order to become her best and full self as an artist.

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Follow Grace on Youtube: @Grace Kelly Music

Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gkellymusic/?hl=en

Grace's Website: https://www.gracekellymusic.com/about/

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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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off

In this episode, I talk with Band Leader and Drummer for rising R&B star Stokley (Mint Condition) about how he became a touring artist with little activity on Social Media, what it was like growing up with parents who both played in Grammy award winning bands, and what it was like performing for Prince at Paisley Park. Brandon talks about his use of technology on the stage, and gives important lessons for any up-and-coming professional musician who aspires to tour in a major act.

Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoncommodore/?hl=en

Stokley: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pEbB73S2Rl9etF23ucgAA

MPLS: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14cbooEmYvEtRASKyinJ9s

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Stuff we talked about:

In The Groove Music (where Brandon Licenses his music): https://www.inthegroovemusic.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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How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix

Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off