The Musician Monster Podcast: Music Business For Musicians

The music industry is large. It’s easy to get discouraged and doubt. Sometimes, we’re tempted to quit.

In today’s episode, Bobby Owsinski joins us. From performing live to session work, studio recording and sound engineering, Bobby has the benefit of being immersed in the music industry his entire life.

And if there’s one thing he understands, it’s how to stay motivated and remain happy while finding your place in the music industry.

I can’t wait to share the wisdom Bobby brings in today’s episode.

Let’s Rock!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

* How to remain happy and content while finding your place in the music industry

* How to start over without starting from scratch

* The two traits all music industry success stories share

* The single thing all artists that rise fast and crash hard have in common

* How to be happy and content if you haven’t reached your music industry goals yet

More From Bobby

* Music 3.0 music industry blog (http://music3point0.com)

* Music Production Blog (http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com)

* Inner Circle Podcast (http://bobbyoinnercircle.com)

Links And Info Mentioned In This Episode:

* Download the Success With Live Music Blueprint (http://musicianmonster.com/blueprint)

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank-you to Bobby for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — including the name and contact info (if you have it) of the person you’d like to have interviewed. 

The music industry is large. It’s easy to get discouraged and doubt. Sometimes, we’re tempted to quit.

In today’s episode, Bobby Owsinski joins us. From performing live to session work, studio recording and sound engineering, Bobby has the benefit of being immersed in the music industry his entire life.

And if there’s one thing he understands, it’s how to stay motivated and remain happy while finding your place in the music industry.

I can’t wait to share the wisdom Bobby brings in today’s episode.

Let’s Rock!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

* How to remain happy and content while finding your place in the music industry

* How to start over without starting from scratch

* The two traits all music industry success stories share

* The single thing all artists that rise fast and crash hard have in common

* How to be happy and content if you haven’t reached your music industry goals yet

More From Bobby

* Music 3.0 music industry blog (http://music3point0.com)

* Music Production Blog (http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com)

* Inner Circle Podcast (http://bobbyoinnercircle.com)

Links And Info Mentioned In This Episode:

* Download the Success With Live Music Blueprint (https://musicianmonster.com/blueprint)

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank-you to Bobby for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — including the name and contact info (if you have it) of the person you’d like to have interviewed. 

There’s nothing better than Asian efficiency hacks :)

Which is why I’m excited to introduce today’s guest, Simon Tam, founder of Asian dance rock band, The Slants, who turned down a one million dollar recording contract and an offer for their own reality TV show.

Whaaat???

In addition to making an appearance on The Price Is Right and playing gigs around the world, Simon has written several books on music business—even founded a record label.

He recently started the “Music Business Hacks” podcast, focused on helping us navigate the new music industry.

I can’t wait to share the wisdom Simon brings in today’s interview.

Let’s rock!

In Todays Episode You Will Learn:

* How to grow your music business with only 15 minutes everyday

* Why quick results means investing quality time (not quantity)

* How to decide where to invest your time most efficiently

* The best place to start to grow your music business efficiently

* How to balance your time writing music and growing you music business

* The single thing you need to unleash your true creativity (and have as much fun growing your music business as you do when writing music)

In this episode you will learn:

* How to cross the “chasm” between playing locally and nationally

* The easiest way to gain the attention of your favorite touring artist

* A simple way to earn income “on tour” without playing music

* How to fully-fund your next tour without going into debt

* The best way to get people’s attention at venues even if they’ve never heard of you before

* An easy way to create a connection at every gig and earn fans for life

Links And Resources From Today’s Episode:

* The Slants (Simon’s band)

* Music Business Hacks (Get Simon’s Book on Amazon)

* How To Get Sponsorships And Endorsements (Get Simon’s Book on Amazon)

* Music Business Hacks (Simon’s podcast)

* Follow Simon on Twitter @simonthetam 

* Follow Simon on Instagram @simonthetam

* Download the 1K With Music live show blueprint

* Listen to MMP024: Three Paths to Success in the Music Industry (With Dave Kusek)

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank-you to Simon for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — including the name and contact info (if you have it...

There’s nothing better than Asian efficiency hacks :)

Which is why I’m excited to introduce today’s guest, Simon Tam, founder of Asian dance rock band, The Slants, who turned down a one million dollar recording contract and an offer for their own reality TV show.

Whaaat???

In addition to making an appearance on The Price Is Right and playing gigs around the world, Simon has written several books on music business—even founded a record label.

He recently started the “Music Business Hacks” podcast, focused on helping us navigate the new music industry.

I can’t wait to share the wisdom Simon brings in today’s interview.

Let’s rock!

In Todays Episode You Will Learn:

* How to grow your music business with only 15 minutes everyday

* Why quick results means investing quality time (not quantity)

* How to decide where to invest your time most efficiently

* The best place to start to grow your music business efficiently

* How to balance your time writing music and growing you music business

* The single thing you need to unleash your true creativity (and have as much fun growing your music business as you do when writing music)

In this episode you will learn:

* How to cross the “chasm” between playing locally and nationally

* The easiest way to gain the attention of your favorite touring artist

* A simple way to earn income “on tour” without playing music

* How to fully-fund your next tour without going into debt

* The best way to get people’s attention at venues even if they’ve never heard of you before

* An easy way to create a connection at every gig and earn fans for life

Links And Resources From Today’s Episode:

* The Slants (Simon’s band)

* Music Business Hacks (Get Simon’s Book on Amazon)

* How To Get Sponsorships And Endorsements (Get Simon’s Book on Amazon)

* Music Business Hacks (Simon’s podcast)

* Follow Simon on Twitter @simonthetam 

* Follow Simon on Instagram @simonthetam

* Download the 1K With Music live show blueprint

* Listen to MMP024: Three Paths to Success in the Music Industry (With Dave Kusek)

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank-you to Simon for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — including the name and contact info (if you have i...

Today Michael Walker from Paradise Fears joins us. He’s going to share a “hack” he discovered that allowed his band to go from ZERO to touring worldwide in a few months. Listen in as Michael explains why “tour hacking” is so powerful and how to do it.

Let’s rock!

In this episode you will learn:

* How to cross the “chasm” between playing locally and nationally

* The easiest way to gain the attention of your favorite touring artist

* A simple way to earn income “on tour” without playing music

* How to fully-fund your next tour without going into debt

* The best way to get people’s attention at venues even if they’ve never heard of you before

* An easy way to create a connection at every gig and earn fans for life

Links and resources from today’s episode:

Buy Michael’s recommend “Tour Hacking” headphones on Amazon

Free 3-day Tour Hacking Workshop

Modern Musician (official website)

Paradise Fears Wikipedia

Sign up for webinar on how to earn dependable income performing live music

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank-you to Mike for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — including the name and contact info (if you have it) of the person you’d like to have interviewed. 

Today Michael Walker from Paradise Fears joins us. He’s going to share a “hack” he discovered that allowed his band to go from ZERO to touring worldwide in a few months. Listen in as Michael explains why “tour hacking” is so powerful and how to do it.

Let’s rock!

In this episode you will learn:

* How to cross the “chasm” between playing locally and nationally

* The easiest way to gain the attention of your favorite touring artist

* A simple way to earn income “on tour” without playing music

* How to fully-fund your next tour without going into debt

* The best way to get people’s attention at venues even if they’ve never heard of you before

* An easy way to create a connection at every gig and earn fans for life

Links and resources from today’s episode:

Buy Michael’s recommend “Tour Hacking” headphones on Amazon

Free 3-day Tour Hacking Workshop

Modern Musician (official website)

Paradise Fears Wikipedia

Sign up for webinar on how to earn dependable income performing live music

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank-you to Mike for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — including the name and contact info (if you have it) of the person you’d like to have interviewed. 

What’s the best way to market your music? How do you get your music heard? What should you do first when there are so many options?

We’ll answer those questions in today’s episode. There are fundamental truths that make marketing your music easier. Today you’ll discover those truths and three pillars of music marketing. Arm yourself with this knowledge and get your music heard.

Let’s Rock!

In Today’s Podcast Episode, You’ll Learn:

* Where to start marketing your music

* Tips to get the best results from your marketing so you stop wasting time, money, and energy

* Quick start: Bree tells you what to do now and what can

* How to stand out from the music marketing crowd and be unforgettable

* The single most important element of your marketing strategy

Links And Info Mentioned In This Episode:

* https://femusician.com/

* http://www.facebook.com/breenoblemusic

* http://www.twitter.com/breenoble

* http://www.instagram.com/women_in_music

* http://www.femalemusicianacademy.com

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank you to Bree for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper.

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — please include their name and a link to their social media profile or website URL. Thanks!

What’s the best way to market your music? How do you get your music heard? What should you do first when there are so many options?

We’ll answer those questions in today’s episode. There are fundamental truths that make marketing your music easier. Today you’ll discover those truths and three pillars of music marketing. Arm yourself with this knowledge and get your music heard.

Let’s Rock!

In Today’s Podcast Episode, You’ll Learn:

* Where to start marketing your music

* Tips to get the best results from your marketing so you stop wasting time, money, and energy

* Quick start: Bree tells you what to do now and what can

* How to stand out from the music marketing crowd and be unforgettable

* The single most important element of your marketing strategy

Links And Info Mentioned In This Episode:

* https://femusician.com/

* http://www.facebook.com/breenoblemusic

* http://www.twitter.com/breenoble

* http://www.instagram.com/women_in_music

* http://www.femalemusicianacademy.com

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank you to Bree for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper.

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — please include their name and a link to their social media profile or website URL. Thanks!

There’s a lot of mystery around music crowdfunding and it’s difficult to find solid advice that’s proven to work.

Today’s guest has helped hundreds of artists run uber successful music crowdfunding campaigns (including some of our previous guests). His name is Ian Anderson from launchandrelease.com. Today, Ian simplifies successful music crowdfunding, and condenses everything we need to know down into six simple steps.

Let’s Rock!

In Today’s Podcast Episode, You’ll Learn:

* Crowdfunding pitfalls and how to avoid them

* Where most money will come from and where to focus your efforts

* How to prioritize your campaign and what to do first

* Unconventional tips to ensure a successful campaign

* What “pallet of rewards” are and how to create the

* Everything to include in your campaign video

Links and info mentioned in this episode:

* https://launchandrelease.com/welcome-in/ (Ian’s free gift from Ian for Musician Monsters)

* http://launchandrelease.com (Official site)

* https://www.facebook.com/launchandrelease (Facebook)

* MMP011 (Interview with Danika Holmes)

* Influence: Psychology of Persuasion (Useful book to understand the psychology behind a successful launch – Get it on Amazon)

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank you to Ian for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper.

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — please include their name and a link to their social media profile or website URL. Thanks!

There’s a lot of mystery around music crowdfunding and it’s difficult to find solid advice that’s proven to work.

Today’s guest has helped hundreds of artists run uber successful music crowdfunding campaigns (including some of our previous guests). His name is Ian Anderson from launchandrelease.com. Today, Ian simplifies successful music crowdfunding, and condenses everything we need to know down into six simple steps.

Let’s Rock!

In Today’s Podcast Episode, You’ll Learn:

* Crowdfunding pitfalls and how to avoid them

* Where most money will come from and where to focus your efforts

* How to prioritize your campaign and what to do first

* Unconventional tips to ensure a successful campaign

* What “pallet of rewards” are and how to create the

* Everything to include in your campaign video

Links and info mentioned in this episode:

* https://launchandrelease.com/welcome-in/ (Ian’s free gift from Ian for Musician Monsters)

* http://launchandrelease.com (Official site)

* https://www.facebook.com/launchandrelease (Facebook)

* MMP011 (Interview with Danika Holmes)

* Influence: Psychology of Persuasion (Useful book to understand the psychology behind a successful launch – Get it on Amazon)

Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop

Thanks for Listening!

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

A very special thank you to Ian for joining me this week.

Until next time: Rock on and prosper.

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to [email protected] or a tweet to @musicianmonster — please include their name and a link to their social media profile or website URL. Thanks!