Songwriter Insights: Nuts and Bolts Talk for Today's Music Biz

Songwriter Insights: Nuts and Bolts Talk for Today's Music Biz episodes:

• 02.01.2016

  Sven-Erik Seaholm revisits to discuss songwriting and where the music biz is heading.

  I was thrilled to have this second chat with my friend Sven-Erik Seaholm. Not only because he is  so knowledgeable on the music biz and  such a remarkable talent, but as you will hear is a generous and kind gentleman. In this episode we chat about...

  
• 08.16.2015

  Cory Wilkins – Profit by investing in yourself and growing your community through fan relationships.

  Cory Wilkins, with his unique “Outlaw Riff Country” sound, recording artist and performer is destroying barriers and shattering expectations with his energetic live shows filled to the brim with kick-ass country-rock music and Cory’s trademark rebel humor. And Cory is just...

  
• 07.31.2015

  Craig Bartock – Life with Heart and relevant observations on today’s music production and performance

  Criag Bartock is lead guitarist, producer and songwriter with the legendary rock band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart. Craig has worked and has written charted singles with some of the biggest names in popular music, including,...

  
• 07.24.2015

  Solveig Whittle chats about defining your purpose and realizing your creative vision.

  Solveig Whittle is the lead vocalist, lyricist, and business side of the pop/folk duo Solveig & Stevie, whose other member is studio musician and producer, Stevie Adamek. Stevie was originally signed by Scepter Records and then Columbia Records. Before beginning her songwriting...

  
• 07.18.2015

  Ashley Davis on being relevant and authentic as an artist by adapting your skills and talents.

  Ashley “Bad Ash” Davis is an experienced Radio Personality, Commercial Voiceover Artist, Emcee, Music Journalist, Food & Travel Blogger, Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), Surf Instructor & Slackliner. Meet Ashley My name is Ashley Davis… also know as “Bad Ash”.  I was given this nickname while...

  
• 07.11.2015

  Michael Brandvold on music marketing, building your team, your fan base, staying proactive and positive.

  Michael Brandvold is a music marketing consultant with over 25 years experience. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide digital strategy to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing...

  
• 06.12.2015

  Dave Good talks about technology’s effect on music and culture.

  Dave Good is an award-winning journalist and author. Originally from Ft. Worth, TX, he writes about music, pop culture, and American life. His life-long infatuation with music began in an unlikely place: Crawford High School, in East San Diego. There, he...

  
• 06.05.2015

  Music Marketing Strategist Carlos Castillo discusses how musicians can make a living from their creative output.

  Carlos Castillo is a web designer, musicpreneur, music marketing strategist, live performance recordist, international road tripper, lap-steel player and Captain of the Schwilly Family. His mission at Schwilly Family Musicians is to help productive musicians earn a living with their...

  
• 05.30.2015

  Sven-Erik Seaholm discusses maximizing producing and studio skills for the recording process.

  Sven-Erik Seaholm has been known to wear more hats than a Macy’s mannequin. As a result, he has acquired a number of inter-related skills. These include the writing, recording, producing and arranging of original music for his albums and soundtracks, independent...

  
• 05.22.2015

  Rebeca Randle chats about how voice coaching techniques train the voice and help singers master their craft.

  Rebeca Randle has proven that with a combination of physical gifts, study, and hard work, dreams can come true. Rebeca has made her life’s work revolve around working with the human voice. As a professional performer and entertainer, she currently composes...

  
• 05.15.2015

  Sherrene Wells shares tips for growing your fan base through relevant social media.

  It’s about everyone succeeding in the business…and it’s working together. — Sherrene Wells Sherrene Wells is a dynamic and tireless promotion and artist public relations representative for Independent UK Record Label Fat Hippie Records based in Aberdeen, Scotland. She’s incredibly effective in using social media to create...

  
• 05.08.2015

  David Randle shares his holistic approach to successful songwriting and musicianship.

  I would love it if all the students could have a shift in mindset. I don’t know why this is…I don’t know where it came from, but there is something with the arts that people believe that if you didn’t...

  
• 05.01.2015

  Bobby Borg – Music marketing on a budget…innovative strategies for today’s DIY musician

  Music is an art…making money from it, succeeding in it, lasting in it, is a business. — Bobby Borg Bobby Borg is a former Major label, independent, and DIY recording/touring artist with over 25 years experience. A graduate of Berklee College of Music...

  
• 04.24.2015

  Alan Sanderson – Grammy winning engineer & producer gives advice on making great studio recordings.

  It’s all about the vibe! At the end of the day everybody wants to feel good and important, and that they’re making a difference. — Alan Sanderson Alan Sanderson is a Grammy award winning recording engineer/producer and the current owner/operator of Pacific...

  
• 04.17.2015

  Judy Stakee chats about artist development and what it takes to get to the next level.

  I believe in the new age of music. You, as a songwriter and artist, can carve out your own path to success. Your perspective is something to be celebrated. –Judy Stakee The Judy Stakee Company is a full-service artist development and...

  
• 04.10.2015

  Peter Spellman outlines success strategies for today’s indie artist

  Peter Spellman is an artist development specialist, helping musicians apply their entrepreneurial instincts to create success. He is director of the Career Development Center at Berklee and the author of several handbooks on music career development, including The Self-Promoting Musician: Strategies...

  
• 04.03.2015

  Pat Pattison of Berklee College of Music shares a glimpse inside his songwriting toolbox.

  Write Fearlessly! — Pat Pattison Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his four books, Songwriting Without Boundaries, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure,...

  
• 03.27.2015

  Keith and Sue Mohr – open mic songwriter contest, artist self-discovery process, and the value of 1000 loyal fans

  “Let’s Be Independent Together!”– Keith Mohr Founder/President of Indieheaven, Keith Mohr and President of The Inner ViZion, Sue Mohr have over 30 years combined experience consulting in the arena of Music, Television and Creative Arts. They are the owners of The Mohr...

  
• 03.20.2015

  Robin Frederick shares songwriting secrets of today’s chart topping hit songs.

  Robin Frederick has written and produced more than 500 songs for television, records, theater, and audio products. She’s a former Director of A&R; and Production for Rhino Records and Executive Producer of over 60 albums. Robin is the author of...

  
• 03.13.2015

  Cliff Goldmacher talks about how to co-write successfully and how to record a pro song demo

  “Co-writing, especially for songwriters who are used to writing alone – it’s a pretty daunting prospect,” says Cliff Goldmacher, owner of Nashville Studio Live and Educated Songwriter. “You’re opening up this really private, creative process to another person”. Cliff moved to...

  
• 03.04.2015

  Shannon Curtis shares her proven format for successful house concert tours, creative streams of income, and relationship marketing.

  Shannon Curtis is an independent songwriter, singer, performer, recording artist, and author. Her first full-length record of downtempo dreampop, Cinemascope, was released in June 2013, and received a nomination in the category of Best Producer in the 2014 Independent Music...

  
• 02.25.2015

  Scottie “Mad Dog” Blinn – Creating your own style within a genre, road tours, and “live” studio recording

  Scottie ‘Mad Dog’ Blinn is the former front man for the Mississippi Mudsharks with multiple San Diego Music Awards and nominations (3 wins, 15 nominations), European blues chart topping CD‘s (Two #1’s, a #3, and a #4 on the CrossCut...

  
• 02.19.2015

  Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars offers up a galaxy of advice on artist development and live performance. Part 2

  Wade Sutton, Rocket to the Stars creator and director, spent nearly two decades working as a radio journalist before founding one of the largest artist development competitions in the Eastern United States in 2010. Since creating Rocket to the Stars, Wade...

  
• 02.05.2015

  Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars offers up a galaxy of advice on artist development and live performance. Part 1

  Wade Sutton, Rocket to the Stars creator and director, spent nearly two decades working as a radio journalist before founding one of the largest artist development competitions in the Eastern United States in 2010. Since creating Rocket to the Stars, Wade...

  
• 01.19.2015

  Delaney Gibson on choosing your musical path, knowing your passion, and being authentic

  Independent singer/songwriter Delaney Gibson’s unique style of confessional, theatrical-pop music is on full display with her new album Tall Like the Tree (2014). Delaney was raised in Ventura, California, where she studied classical voice from the age of nine. Her...

  
• 01.02.2015

  Hunter Scott of LaFamos PR & Branding – Are you ready for a PR Firm?

  Hunter Scott, the co-founder of the Los Angeles-based public relations and branding firm, LaFamos, is one of the music industry’s most dynamic visionaries. As the head of marketing and publicity, Hunter has established his company’s well-deserved reputation for innovation, integrity...

  
• 12.09.2014

  Cory Wilkins talks about artist branding, social media and stage craft

  Cory Wilkins is a Country artist and popular live performer living in San Diego, California. His EP Beyond the Bonfire, released in September 2013, includes six songs in Wilkins’ trademark Outlaw Riff Country style. His physical, entertaining stage presence has...

  
• 11.18.2014

  Colin Clyne on believing in yourself, open mic to big stage, and creating a team.

  A native of Stonehaven, Scotland, Colin Clyne recently ended a 10 year stay in Southern California, where along with Scotland he had a sizeable following. He is now based back in the NE of Scotland. On the 13th of August 2012,...

  
• 10.28.2014

  Heart’s guitarist Craig Bartock talks about the music business, opportunity and music production.

  Craig Bartock is a member of the legendary rock band ‘Heart’ and has been touring with them since 2004. Craig has been a music business professional for over thirty years and has written, arranged, produced and performed for some of...

  
• 10.17.2014

  Cathryn Beeks discusses local music promotion and support for homegrown artists.

  Cathryn Beeks talks about her life, musical journey, and her commitment and innovative efforts in creating a platform for local songwriters and performers. By doing so Cathryn has created a model that by example offers a blueprint for local music promotion and support in...

  
• 09.11.2014

  Mark Jackson discusses career choices, creative inspiration and performance presentation

  Mark Jackson talks about Life/Career choices as a performing songwriter, offering up several valuable gold nuggets picked up throughout his years of writing, performing and recording music. Wonderful lessons for any singer/songwriter, especially for those just starting out. What’s Covered * Writing...

  
• 08.14.2014

  Robert Cowan on collaboration, allowing and sharing

  Some folks are blessed as natural storytellers who have a gift for weaving memorable and captivating narratives from life experiences. Robert Cowan is not only a master storyteller with a wealth of both famous and not-so-famous friends and acquaintances, but one of the...

  
• 08.09.2014

  Robert Cowan on Band and Road Etiquette

  Some folks are blessed as natural storytellers who have a gift for weaving memorable and captivating narratives from life experiences. Robert Cowan is not only a master storyteller with a wealth of both famous and not-so-famous friends and acquaintances, but one of the...

  
• 07.11.2014

  Preparing for the Recording Studio – Organizing to save time, money & turn out a better product. Part 3 of 3

  This episode of Songwriter Insights is the 3rd and final of a three-part series with John Hildebrand. John has given us a great deal of information about studio recording that we’re sure will be valuable to anyone who is thinking of recording,...

  
• 06.27.2014

  Preparing for the Recording Studio – Organizing to save time, money & turn out a better product. Part 2 of 3

  This episode of Songwriter Insights is the second of a three-part series with John Hildebrand. John has given us a great deal of information about studio recording that we’re sure will be valuable to anyone who is thinking of recording, whether...

  
• 06.21.2014

  Preparing for the Recording Studio – Organizing to save time, money & turn out a better product. Part 1 of 3

  This episode of Songwriter Insights is the first of a three-part series with John Hildebrand. John has given us a great deal of information about studio recording that we’re sure will be valuable to anyone who is thinking of recording,...

  
• 06.19.2014

  Ken and Dave Introduce Songwriter Insights Podcast

  In this inaugural episode Ken and Dave give a brief look back at Songwriters Marketplace beginnings, it’s restructure and future direction. The Songwriter Insights Podcast is a big part of that future, bringing audio interviews into the Songwriters Marketplace mix. The best way...