Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros

In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with Michael Carpino (Director for Camp Electric).

Camp Electric is THE Worship and Rock and Roll music camp for youth. The ultimate week long experience connecting the youth from around the world with CCM music industry’s best performers is currently in its 11th year. Co-created with the help of TobyMac, Camp Electric brings together Christian musicians and teaches them band dynamics, the art of leading worship, and performance skills that are truly invaluable. If you or someone you know is interested in attending, visit www.campelectric.com today to learn more and sign up.

Michael is here to share his incredible story about how he made it in music, and he’s here to help you do the same. 

Quotable moments from this week’s podcast:

“The best tool for new musicians is getting resources and advice from those with experience. Relationships are everything.”

“Camp Electric teaches kids where their gifts come from and how to use it for the glory of God.”

Resources:

Find out more about Michael Carpino and Camp Electric: 

www.campelectric.com

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circles own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with Nick Barre and Bryan Ward of Proper Management.

What you’ll learn in this conversation:

• Nick and Bryan both started in small roles outside the industry to now having managed some of the largest artist and tours in the Christian Music Industry.
• Find what it means to be artist managers and what the true end goal is in the music industry.
• One of our favorite moments in this interview is when Nick and Bryan breakdown exactly how to get a meeting with almost anyone in the industry, and survive the vetting process that happens with everyone. The answer may surprise you!
• How to go from 0 - 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners with no record label
• Lastly Nick and Bryan spend a few moments remembering industry titan Bill Hearn of Capitol Christian Music Group

Nick and Bryan are here to share their incredible stories of how they made it in music, and are here to help you do the same.

Quotable Moments for this week’s podcast:

“In management we say our boss is the artist. We work for you, you don’t work for us. I want to support what your mission is because I believe in what you’re doing and I see the impact on peoples lives.”

“There’s an element of servanthood that ‘hey I want to come with humbleness and servant hood to learn how this all fits together. I’m no just here to push my own agenda.’ You can smell it out so fast”

Find out more about Nick, Bryan and Proper Management: HERE

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with Dean Diehl.

What you’ll learn in this conversation:

- Dean went from being a school band director who didn’t even know the music industry existed, to now helming marketing at Provident Label Group as the Senior VP of Marketing - quite the story! 

- He had a stint during his career at Provident where he left to go teach college at Trevecca Nazarene University. Outside of being a professor he added Provident back to his plate in which he now serves both Trevecca University and Provident Label Group. He is always giving books to his team members and helping them to grow and stay on top of the industry trends.

- He has a personal mission statement of “helping people to realize their dreams”. And he has certainly done this for many artists on a major scale.

- One of our favorite moments in this interview was when he shared how a lot of young artists see Christian music as a place to start out, like a stepping stone to another platform in the industry. You’ll learn in this conversation why that is NOT the path you should choose. You’ll also learn that it generally isn’t ARTISTS who are able to successfully make the crossover, but instead, SONGS.

- Dean gets vulnerable about a massive mistake he made early in his career, and how he learned to “Ask Good Questions” as a result. 

- Lastly, in this conversation, Dean covers the ONE KEY METRIC that labels DON’T want the public to know.

- Dean is here to share his incredible story about how he made it in music, and he is here to help you do the same.

Provident Music Group is a division of Sony Music, whose labels include Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Essential Worship and Essential Music Publishing. These labels are home to an artist roster including Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, Third Day, Kirk Franklin, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North, and more.

Quotable moments from this week’s podcast: 

“There is no consistent formula for success. Each path to success is a complete different story.”

“When you’ve reached a point where most would say “well done, it’s finished…’, continue and strive for even more excellence.”

Resources:

Book mentioned in this episode:

Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull

Find out more about Dean Diehl and Provident Music Group: 

https://www.providentlabelgroup.com

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with George Ross (CTO of CCLI) and Malcom Hawker (CEO of CCLI). CCLI is an international Christian copyright licensing organization that serves over 250,000 churches, schools and other organizations in more than 30 countries.

CCLI is very focused on empowering worship in the Christian community by providing affordable and legal content, media and resources and making them easily accessible. Learn more about the ways they help churches and make a living in this business and much more in this special episode.

Malcolm and George are here to share their incredible story about how they made it in music, and they’re here to help you do the same.

Resources:

Books mentioned in this episode:

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcom GladwellGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don’t by James C. Collins

Find out more about CCLI:

https://us.ccli.com

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with Cale Dodds (Country Artist/Songwriter). After moving to Nashville in 2011 to pursue his music career, Cale’s success has yet to slow down. 

Touted by Rolling Stones for his “smooth pop-country crooning over arena ready arrangements distinguished by clever lyricism,“ the Columbus, GA native mines his own experiences in songs. Dodds has already garnered early praise as a CMT #18for2018 Listen Up artist and a Google Play Country Artist to watch. Meanwhile, his tune “Out of My System“ scored a slot on Amazon Music Unlimited’s Best Country Songs of 2017 list. Dodds has already garnered more than 30 million streams on Spotify alone.

Currently working on a new record, Cale’s latest release “Where I Get It From”, paints a beautiful picture of his southern heritage and offers a fun anthem for those who grew up in the south. Be sure to check Cale’s music out via any streaming service or on YouTube. 

Quotable moments from this week’s podcast:

“During your co-writes, try to be a different hat in the room (bring something unique to the table).”

“Be undeniable.” 

Cale is here to share his incredible story about how he made it in music, and he’s here to help you do the same. 

Resources:

Book mentioned in this episode:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Find out more about Cale Dodds: 

https://www.caledodds.com

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own X O’Connor (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Engineer/Producer) and Logan Crockett (VP of Marketing) sits down with Becky Chappell, Director of Music Business Studies at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. 

Through her creativity and knack for entrepreneurship, Becky found herself pursuing professorship after receiving her doctorate from Ball State University. She soon was hired on with Anderson University and would cofound and direct the university’s first record label, Orangehaus record label. Chappell is also a first call studio clarinetist for many publishers in Indianapolis, Indiana.

While making an impact in others, the music you create will impact your life as well. Chappell details many different ways to utilize music to be a positive force in other’s lives and to make a difference.

Becky is here to share her incredible story about how she made it in music, and she’s here to help you do the same. 

Quotable moments from this week’s podcast:

“Every business is the music business.”

“Common traits for successful students: being driven and being great networkers.”

Resources:

Book mentioned in this episode:

All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman

Find out more about Becky Chappell and Anderson University: 

https://www.anderson.edu/staff/dr-rebecca-chappell/

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own X O’Connor (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Engineer/Producer) sits down with Tommy Sjöström A.K.A. Tommy Iceland (Swedish Singer/Songwriter). 

In the United States, it’s very common to find people to co-write and produce songs with. Where Tommy hails from, things are a bit different. Co-writing in the Christian music market is unheard of at this moment in Sweden. The Christian music market itself in Sweden is not nearly as big as it is here in America. Tommy hopes to begin to change that and bring co-writing and more songs into the market in Sweden. As well as producing and writing songs here in America for artists such as We Are Messengers, Chris Tomlin, and Jesus Culture.

Hard work pays off folks. It took Tommy 15 years to reach his level of success today.

Tommy is here to share his incredible story about how he made it in music, and he’s here to help you do the same. 

Quotable moments from this week’s podcast:

“I would not have seen God’s hand on it or had gotten to where I am right now if I never took a leap of faith.”

“If you want to make it in music, start with building relationships.”

Resources:

Book mentioned in this episode:

Songs of Heaven by Amanda Fergusson

Music mentioned in this episode:

Reckless Love by Cory Asbury

Find out more about Tommy Iceland:

https://www.instagram.com/tommyiceland/

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosely (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with Jeff Owen, Lead Guitarist of Tenth Avenue North. Looking for more ways to make music and let his creativity out, Jeff has always looked for a side hustle. Most recently he has stumbled upon writing music for Film and Television in the sync world. 

You’ll hear countless stories from his amazing journey as a life long musician. Touching on...

1. Various ways in music to make money both full and part time.
2. How to spend your free time and be productive in your creativity. 
3. The realization that music is not about us and not what we look or sound like to others. It’s about sharing your music and being unique and true to yourself. 

Jeff is here to share his incredible story about how he made it in music, and he’s here to help you do the same. 

Quotable moments from this week’s podcast:

“There’s never a secret hidden path to success, everyone’s journey is different.”

“We’re at this intersection of Faith, Art, and Commerce, and we are just constantly dodging traffic.”

Resources:

Book mentioned in this episode:

No Compromise (The Life Story of Keith Green) by Melody Green & David Hazard

Creativity Inc. (The Story of Pixar) by Amy Wallace & Ed Catmull

Find out more about Jeff Owen: 

www.instagram.com/jeffowen_

Also, follow Tenth Avenue North on all social media under their handle @tenthavenorth

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In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with the President of Resin8, Wendy Duffy and Co-Founder & Producer Kurt Goebel.

With a background in radio, publicity, marketing and promotions, Duffy saw an opportunity to partner with the artist and focus on brand initiatives and responsibility. She then created Resin8, an artist management and licensing company. Duffy’s personable approach to marketing and strategy is unmatched.

Kurt is a full-time composer and programmer/producer. His music has been used in ad campaigns for well-known brands such as Mercedes, BMW, Samsung, Toyota, Ford, and Olay. But Kurt's not all about ad music. He also serves as the "track guy" for many pop songwriters and artists with song placements on major network shows and ad campaigns.

If you’re interested in writing music for film and TV, or anywhere in the sync world, then this episode is a MUST listen. They are hitting home run after home run, getting massive placements, money, and exposure for the artists they represent.

Wendy and Kurt are here to share their incredible story about how they made it in music, and they’re here to help you do the same. 

Resources:

Books mentioned in this episode:

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki

Music mentioned in this episode:

Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

Find out more about Wendy and Kurt:

https://resin8music.com

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