Today you are introduced to Tim Westergren from Sessions. Sessions is a platform to assist musician's with their "Live Streams" and helps them get paid.

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Let me first off say thank you for just going over 500,000 listens on this podcast. I am honored. 

In this episode, I talk about the importance of your music and how you need to get it right to be successful. I also share a trick to test it out. I introduce you to a "one of a kind" FB Group started and run by Graham Cochrane from Recording Revolution to get the helo you need with your music.

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In this episode, Rick answers questioned submitted by the listeners. Listen in on some great insight and suggestions.

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In a world where listening to music is free, sometimes Indie Artist need to take on a "Side Hustle" to make money. In this episode, Rick gives some great ideas.

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Today I discuss the 4 types of Influencers and who I feel is the most important.

Articles referenced in the podcast:

https://blog.iconosquare.com/guide-to-social-media-influencers

https://medium.com/swlh/nano-influencers-who-they-are-and-why-they-matter-c4278cc95d8f

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Cover songs are a great way to build an audience, and with the proper license, you can get paid. In this episode of the podcast, Rick speaks with Larry Mills from We Are The Hits. They discuss what you need in order to monetize your cover songs on YouTube. They also take a glance at where they feel Facebook will be when it comes to monetization of music.

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In this episode, Rick interviews Council Band. These guys have built up an audience of over 250,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and they share how. They will also share the exact strategy on how to reach out to new fans through social media including the exact script they use.

The value in this episode is PRICELESS.

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www.councilband.com

In this episode, Rick talks with Scotty Willbanks who is the keyboard player for Luke Bryan. With so many musician's and road guys out of work because of COVID, he wrote this song that some major superstars played on including Brad Paisley, Steve Warner and Jonathan Cain of Journey.

All proceeds benefit Music Cares

You can see the video and listen to the song here: www.quarantineallstars.com

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In this episode, Rick talks about what Artist Development truly means, what to focus on and what to avoid.

He will also share one of the most ridiculous emails he has received lately.

Resources mentioned:

www.singingsuccess.com

www.beatacademy.com

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