Kingdom of Rock - Music Industry, Tech and Business

Matt Gibson talks with lead vocalist of Lords of the Trident and honorary pillager, Fang von Wrathenstein. Topics Discussed
Getting the right PR guy
How a theatrical stage show can get fans to your gigs
How music is similar to politics
How to use digital downloads to your advantage
How downloads can be more profitable than selling CDs
PR guy or making a connection?
Farming it out to give yourself a boost
Different styles of live show appeal
Making your business personal

Topics Discussed:

Teaching music in China
Music opportunities abroad
Getting businesses to approach you
Promoting your gig to the right people
Advantages of playing in small public venues
How the music business varies in different countries
How to make a record release profitable
Tourism in China
Getting the financial  support you need to make a record

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Matt Gibson chats with Grammy Award winning guitarist Frank Gambale.  Frank is the the undisputed genius who originated the sweep picking technique and elevated it to a precise art form now standard in the guitar lexicon. The 'Gambale Sweep Picking Technique' continues to inspire generations of musicians.As jazz legend, Chick Corea, describes Frank 'He is one of the most incredible guitarists on the planet. Everything he touches with his guitar turns gold, always has.' While John McLaughlin's tongue-in-cheek response to his finesse is'I'd like to cut his hands off.'A musician's musician, gifted composer, brilliant innovator and author of numerous instructional books and DVDs, Frank continues to reach unprecedented sonic and technical heights. His six string prowess and seemingly limitless vision point towards an exciting future of ground breaking music.http://www.frankgambale.comhttp://www.frankgambaleonlineguitarschool.com/ 

Tyler Drew Morris is a 18 year old teenage guitar prodigy from the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. Tyler has played with various artists including Sammy Hagar, Vince Neil, Phil Collen, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Rudy Sarzo, Robert Sarzo, Leslie West, Mark Farner, Ronnie Montrose, Kip Winger, Lita Ford, George Lynch, Ritchie Kotzen, Bruce Kulick, Joe Stump, Mark Hudson, Fred Coury, Robert Marcello, Gary Hoey, Robben Ford, Joey Stefko, Kasim Sulton, Sandy Genarro, Juma Sultan, Teddy Andreadis, Rob Affusso, Gary King, James Montgomery, Jennifer Batten as well as many others in the local Boston Music Scene. Tyler has been on stage at the Hollywood House of Blues, Gibson Hollywood Showroom, Bethel Woods Woodstock Performance Center, The Cutting Room in Manhattan, BB King’s Blues Club in West Palm Beach, BB King’s Blues Club in New York, The Cutting Room New York, The Hard Rock Cafe Boston, Fusion 5, The Tavern, The Sea Note, Tupelo Music Hall, The Larcom Theater, Mechanics Hall, The Regent Theater, The Corrib, The Miami Beach Bandshell as well as many other places in and around Boston. Tyler has recorded with Eddie Kramer at East West Studios in Hollywood, Waterville Studios, Taylor Barefoot Productions and Mad Oak Studios. In January of 2015, Tyler released his debut album, “And So It Begins”, which was featured in Guitar Player Magazine, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Heavy Riff Magazine in Mexico, Gitar Plus Magazine in Asia, Metal to Infinity and Korea Guitar as well as many other online Magazines and media outlets. Tyler currently performs in the local Boston area 3-5 times a week. Tyler demonstrates for Dean Guitars, REVV amps and Fishman Electronics.Topics Discussed:Tyler's influences and historyThe fall and return of vinyl salesThe importance of an album coverHow a manager affects your incomeUnderground clubs and the cover sceneVenue Sizes and paying the band

Matt Gibson chats with music business expert, producer, and drummer Loren Weisman about his career as a ghost drummer and his journey as an artist and business owner.Episode 31Topics Discussed:Loren's progression as a musicianMixing and Producing other musiciansHow to get yourself out as a newer musicianThe GrammyFollowing a nicheThe record dealLosing it all and making it backLoren's Links:Podcast: http://waitwhatreallyok.com/Listen to The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music BusinessWebsite: http://lorenweisman.com/Loren Weisman One Sheet PDFhttp://lorenweisman.com/one-sheetConsulting Options & Services Menu PDF:http://lorenweisman.com/consulting-optionsSpeaking Menu & Talk Titles PDF:http://lorenweisman.com/speaking-menu

Join Matt Gibson and Erin Cell as they discuss how you can use Periscope to engage with your Twitter audience.Special Guests:Bruce Garber- live video hostVicki FitchTopics Discussed:How Periscope connects to social mediaComparing other live video hosting websitesFrom Twitter star to Periscope starThings to consider when starting on PeriscopeWhats the difference in Social Streaming, Live Streaming and Social ConversationRepurposing your content on PeriscopeThe BlabjackAccount takeovers to reach a new audience

Join Erin Cell and Matt Gibson as they discuss how musicians can use Twitter to enhance their music marketing efforts and build their community!Topics Discussed: Who uses Twitter? Managing your followers Using direct messages Importance of  engaging with your followers Repurposing your contentPeople Mentioned: Gary Vaynerchuck Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters Grant Cardone Ceelo Green Social Media ExaminerPrograms:Meet Edgar - schedules social media posts from categoriesStatusBrew - an easy way to follow/unfollow Twitter and Instagram followersBuffer - manual social media scheduling tool Subscribe to the Kingdom of Rock Podcast for DIY Musicians on:Android iTunes StitcherSocial LinksFacebook Twitter Google+

Anthony Vincent from Ten Second Songs is a YouTube superstar.  If you haven't seen his cover of Dark Horse by Katy Perry, you may live under a rock.  In this week's episode of Kingdom of Rock, Matt Gibson chats with Anthony about his rise to Internet fame and his musical projects and dreams.Topics discussed: Changes in the music industry Attach yourself to some kind of content worth something There is no such thing as a digital product Fiverr History of Ten Second Songs 4 million views and 100k subscribers in the first week for Dark Horse Currently has 2 million subscribers Ways to monetize your channel Alice Cooper www.patreon.com Goals for the future Jack Black and Tenacious D You have to find your own way Connect to the fun of what you are doing Don't broadcast a desperate energy  when pursuing your dreams Is there any hope for rock and metal? Pyretta Blaze the cat Type O Negative The Big Four Within the Ruins Dave Grohl @foofighters What is rock music? Twenty One Pilots James Hetfield Twisted Sister Having the freedom to work on your own music Set the Charge Joe Satriani - Strange Beautiful Music Dio Ratt Iron Maiden Motley Crue Advice to new musicians getting started online Making it depends on what your version of "making it" is Anthony Vincent Music YouTube channel Set the Charge YouTube Channel Subscribe to Kingdom of RockAndroid iTunes StitcherSocial LinksFacebook Twitter Google+

 Part two of a two part discussion on Snapchat for musicians.  Join Matt Gibson, Erin Cell, Austin Iuliano and surprise guest Joel Comm as they discuss Snapchat marketing for musicians.  

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Snapchat is the newest "next thing" in social media.  Join Matt Gibson, Erin Cell and special guests Austin Iuliano and Joel Comm as they discuss how you should be using Snapchat for your music based business. This is part 1 of 2.http://austiniuliano.com/http://sociallypowered.com/http://joelcomm.com/  10 Tips to Create and Grow Your Snapchat Following by Matt Gibson via Hypebothttp://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/04/10-tips-to-create-and-grow-your-snapchat-following.html