While attending Hofstra University in New York, Erin was the lead singer of the Long Island-based rock band Tiny Giant, which played the legendary CBGBs (R.I.P.) and other local venues. In this project, she was able to immerse herself in writing, recording, and performing original music. Singer/Songwriter and Cover Artist Erin McAndrew has excited crowds at concert halls, wineries, breweries, colleges, fairs, pubs, charity events, and private parties. She's mastered booking gigs at non-traditional music venues and created a system where she's been able to book dozens of gigs year after year without the help of a manager or booking agent! In June 2016, Erin released her first album of original music, Skeleton of Life. Her sophomore release, Stay Alive, was released in February 2018. And now she uses her onstage expertise to coach others on the business aspects of the industry!

Erin also hosts ROCKIN’ THRU THE GRAPEVINES, a show about her favorite wines and wineries, including wineries she has performed at. That's that episodic music brand content we're always talking about ya'll! She's living proof that solo artists can be profitable when they are clever in their strategy and regularly connect with their Superfans! Connect with Erin, below and learn more about her 'Get More Paid Gigs Self-Paced Course'!

As the conversation progressed, we attacked some of the worst habits of artists that book themselves, how to finesse a price point that you can be proud of during negotiation and why it's so important to create a booking system when you're doing it yourself! We chatted about the necessity of covers in any artists repertoire as well as the amazing doors that cover shows can open. Whether you're already a booking pro or you've never set up your first show, this MICPodcast is a great resource to get started!

WEBSITE: www.ErinMcMusic.com

EMAIL: [email protected]

YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/c/ErinMcAndrew​

INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/iamerinmcandrew

Today, we welcome Danny Barros, President & Founder of Hitskope Music Group & Hitskope Records. Hitskope Music Group is a modern artist management company for a variety of independent and major-label signed artists. Originally from Boston, Danny is a graduate of the Music Business Program at Berklee College of Music and holds a Professional Certification in Digital Marketing from Cornell University. Featured in VICE Magazine, BuzzFeed, and Forbes Magazine, he has an impressive track record as an active member of the Music Business Association, the American Association of Independent Music, and many others! In the past, Danny worked with D-Squared producing nearly 500 live shows, regularly negotiating and planning performances for A-List artists such as Ed Sheeran, Chris Brown, Steve Aoki, and T-Pain.  

Join us as we look at the modern record deal and discuss what's radically changed since the pandemic. We'll chat about how you can be more eligible for a record deal if that's your desired path and what to expect from a typical contract. Also, we navigate the tricky conversation and negotiation of live events both locally and for national venues. Live events are coming soon to every state and many have already begun in full force. Get the strategies and inside info to make sure you get a headstart!  

FULL BIO: https://hitskope.com/about

Connect on LinkedIn! linkedin.com/in/dannybarros  

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Kerry Kathleen is not only a talented artist, but she's also a sommelier. She's integrated this part of her story into her fan subscription models in the most clever ways. From custom merch, so handwritten notes, exclusive cover content, and higher tier options, she's got a little something for everyone. Join us as our host @AC_Vinnie chats with her about the early stages of creating a subscription model, how to keep it fun for you and your fans, and how to scale your reach to the masses! As the conversation got going, we chatted about her artist journey, how she started getting paid gigs, and how that turned into a virtual experience. We learned more about how she's keeping the exclusive vibe of her "Inner Circle" fansubs fun and engaging and how she plans to use that as a jumping-off point to tour various wineries in the country. No matter where you're at in your career, you can learn something from this podcast!

Make sure to connect with Kerry Kathleen and follow her on Instagram.com/kerrykathleen.music

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Mike Meiers is an Emmy Award-Winning songwriter, producer, and guitar coach. When he's not producing, Mike helps songwriting guitarists enhance their skills so they can write better songs and get them out into the world through his online program "Riff To Radio" and in the "Songwriting For Guitar Podcast". He'll be chatting all things guitar, including the songwriting process at a professional level, how to package yourself as an instrumentalist or songwriter, and what communication no-no's he sees all the time. He has licensed music for shows and brands like MTV, VH1, Showtime, NPR, Fox Sports, and Target. 

As the conversation got moving, we were so aligned with company values, it was impressive! He's passionate about helping as many artists learn to write their own music and compositions as possible and he uses the guitar to teach the process. We chat about the love of the six-string, studio etiquette, and how to be a better client during sessions. We explore some of our favorite home studio solutions on the hardware and software side and hear all about Mike's journey to an Emmy. As the conversation comes to a close, we deep dive into ways to overcome writers' block and various creative plateaus and once you do, how to get involved in the industry as a professional songwriter. So much information, we couldn't be more thankful to Mike Meiers for being our guest.

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Mike's LINKS: https://linktr.ee/mike_meiers

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Today, we invite Itai Winter (@itaiwinter) to the Music Industry Chat Podcast! We'll be talking all things TikTok today! I'm super pumped about this conversation because entering that space as a 30-year old musician feels daunting and I can use all the help I can get. We'll talk about the algorithm, content types and formats that are working for musicians, and an exciting new platform called PushTok. It's a comprehensive TikTok toolbox for musicians, labels, and artist managers. Short-format videos are Itai's specialty, so make sure you tune in LIVE to ask questions and comment!

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Ryan Argast is one of the most impressive music entrepreneurs in Chicago, cutting through the scene with his band Marina City. With a background in A&R, booking, and more than 17 years as a performing artist, he has masterfully managed Marina City to use clever new approaches to continue building their music empire in 2021. The Columbia Grad comes highly recommended and we are excited to brainstorm new strategies to get artists building Superfans in their own neighborhoods (and abroad) again. As the conversation got deeper, I was so happy to see Ryan's passion for his band and the love of creating music, no matter the format, app or distance from your collaborators.

Get to know this week's Guest, Ryan Argast!

Instagram.com/ryanargast // RyanArgast.com

Connect with the Host!

Instagram.com/ac_vinnie // VinnieHines.com

GUEST BIO: By the age of 18 Argast had been signed twice, once to a record label, and once with a production deal. In order to put his career in his own hands Argast enrolled in Columbia College Chicago as a Business and Entrepreneurship major with a Marketing minor. Through his time at Columbia, Argast has spent majority of his time touring and being part of multiple internships. Not only does Argast has knowledge in artist management, licensing, marketing, social media, booking, and being an A&R but he has experience in all of those departments.

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Today, we welcome a rockstar in her own right, Amy Gerhartz! She has seen musicians struggling over the pandemic and has created some amazing assets and events for artists along the way like the Recession-Proof Entertainer, a Podcast coming soon called The Entertainer Mindset, and an Online Course! Vinnie had a lot of fun picking her brain about her house show success and how she built her roster for almost a decade of successful touring. She is a shining example of the fact that you can build a wildly profitable career on Superfans! She gives away countless house shows and tour secrets that every artist needs to hear down to how you get paid and strategies to ensure profitability and quality. We wrap up the MICPodcast with some positivity from Amy and a reminder to artists that you shouldn't be afraid to ask for what you're worth.

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Follow the guest! Instagram.com/AmyGerhartz/

GUEST BIO: Amy Gerhartz is a singer/songwriter, speaker, and mindset coach. With 13+ years of experience in the music industry, she has independently toured across the United States, recorded 6 albums, opened up for/shared the stage with national acts, lent her voice to various commercial projects, and has been nominated for multiple awards. She’s now launching an online course to help Global Entertainment Professionals discover their true voice in an industry that constantly tells them to conform.   “Self-love and awareness should be at the heart of everything you do because I believe it affects how you show up, perform, create, and battle the ups and downs of a very subjective industry,” Amy says. “True success and happiness come from connecting with who you really are, which in turn gives you the confidence to live your most authentic, fulfilled life. 

Sam Saideman is the Owner of a multi-faceted music management company called Innovo Management, LLC. The company started in a dorm room and has since grown to 5 employees, a project management division, and an influencer management division. His background is in creative marketing, management, booking, sales, and branding. We chatted about antiquated record deal setups, dead social media assets, where to promote live events in 2021, what ads are hitting big, and he gave us a complete breakdown of Tiktok! There are some serious gems for influencers and entertainers alike, and we were pleasantly surprised to hear his opinion on the platform's future and if it's for you!

Join us LIVE to interact in real-time and ask our guests some questions! And as always, if you wanna show some love, the BEST way to do that is to leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts. The link is below! And don't forget to link up with our guest, Sam Saideman on socials!

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Today, we welcome Cody Jay to the MICPodcast! He's been a friend of Artist Collective for quite some time, now. From collaborative releases, video editing, photography, music production, vocal coaching, and a laundry list of other skills, this creator is impressive. I look forward to interviewing Cody and chatting about his journey into music, how he navigated to where he sits today, and what exciting projects he has in 2021. 

As the conversation got deeper, we chatted about our own successes, what they did to our psyche and how to avoid falling into the traps and bad habits of the industry. Namely, utilizing mentors and coaches to ensure your safety and success as you grow. I sincerely enjoyed this conversation and Cody proved to be a gentleman, a businessman, and a bit of a philosopher. Watch 'til the end for some fantastic parting words and to learn how to get involved deeper with Cody Jay in 2021!

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Today, we welcome Artist + Release Manager & A&R Coordinator Nina Swint to the MICPodcast! She is an accomplished freelancer that has some radical ideas about the music industry and she is not afraid to make her strong opinions known. I found this out in the best way during a Music Booking Panel at 2112 in Chicago and was blown away by her conviction and industry knowledge. She has fantastic insight and a signature approach to communicating that has given her incredible success. From developing artists to connecting them with ideal labels, and coordinating epic music releases, we have a lot to learn from Nina. In this MICPodcast, we broke down the difference between various types of manager relationships with artists, how to navigate creating expectations within your artist team including working with best friends, what an A&R Coordinator is, and what their day to day looks like?

Nina also told us who her next ideal MGMT client would be. (I was surprised by her answer, honestly!) She stressed how to pace your content and releases to show care to each bit of outreach! Then, we ended the recording with a deep dive into the super original and functional merch items that her clients are creating. So tune in and get inspired!

Connect with your guest Nina Swint below! 

EMAIL: [email protected] 

INSTA: Instagram.com/ninjaswint 

LINKEDIN: Linkedin.com/in/ninaswint  

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EMAIL: [email protected] 

INSTA: instagram.com/ac_vinnie

LINKEDIN: Linkedin.com/in/vinniehines  

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