The Music Survival Guide Podcast

By Music Survival Guide

A podcast dedicated to traversing the tricky world of music and music promotion in the 21st century. Every Wednesday Phil discusses important topics and interviews people in the music industry... more

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The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.

The Music Survival Guide Podcast episodes:

February 24, 2021Earl Gray Collective Interview
This week's conversation is with Katie, Will and Zac of Earl Gray Collective. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:
Moving song writing to an online process
Using everyone's strengths behind the scenes
The disadvantages of showcase gigs
The band can be found here: Earl Gray Collective
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Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
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51min
February 17, 2021Getting Gigs After Lockdown
Gigs, everyone's looking forward to their return! This week I discuss:
How to prepare yourself for gigs returning (don't be rusty!)
How to get ahead of the curve in finding gigs for the end of lockdown
What you should do to promote your favourite venues in this current time
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
10min
February 10, 2021Luke Short Interview (Ravenbreed)
This week's I've been chatting with Luke Short - the vocalist with Ravenbreed. We chat about a variety of subject
Luke's unique approach to songwriting
How to share musical ideas with the band when seperated
How working with a producer can lead to self-discoveries about how you work musically
For more information on Ravenbreed, find them on Facebook here.
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
44min
February 03, 2021Giving Good Feedback - Mixing Revisions
The revisions process is arguably the most important part of mixing. This week I discuss:
How to critically listen for changes you want to make
How to make mixing choices together as a band
How to provide feedback to a mixing engineer/producer
Also mentioned:
The Fletcher-Munson Curve
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
17min
January 27, 2021White Raven Down Interview
This week I'm chatting with Stu and Luke of White Raven Down. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:
The future of the music industry - what needs to change
Crazy stories from the road
The time they won a battle of the bands (without the entire band realising it was a contest!)
The band can be found here: White Raven Down
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
52min
January 20, 2021Facebook Groups for Musicians
Facebook groups are a great place to be, and if you're not using them, you are seriously missing out. This week I discuss:
How to be an asset to a Facebook group (and not a drain)
How to find the best Facebook groups to join
What to post
How to start a band Facebook Group
How to build a genuine collection of fans
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
13min
January 13, 2021William Young (Defences) Interview
This week's interview is with William Young - vocalist with Defences. We chat about all sorts in this one, including:
How to practically share a stage with another singer
Changing a bands sound
How to work to people's strengths when doing behind the scenes band admin!
For more information on Defences, find them on Facebook here.
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
41min
January 06, 2021What Does A Mixing Engineer Need?
I thought I'd kick off the year by talking about... well... myself! It's good to know what mixing engineers need to make the best mix of your music, so this week is a discussion about:
Managing expectations ahead of time with your engineer
Logical naming of tracks
Exporting stems effectively
Sharing critical session information
Organising your files
If you're interested in being one of the 3 bands to receive a free mix/master from myself to kick off 2021 then email me:
[email protected]
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
15min
December 30, 2020And Now... Relax!
It's the holidays... so relax! Join Phil for a discussion around:
Making sure you rest properly
Avoiding burnout
Setting yourself up for a better 2021.
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
10min
December 16, 2020Hunted By Elephants Interview
This week's interview is with Apostolos & Roman of Hunted By Elephants. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:
Looking back on what the guys would change if they started again
Making a good impression at gigs to be asked back
Recording or gigging first
The band can be found here: Hunted By Elephants
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: [email protected]
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: [email protected]
...more
39min

FAQs about The Music Survival Guide Podcast:

How many episodes does The Music Survival Guide Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.