The Musician Monster Podcast: Music Business For Musicians

Feel like you can’t get a break?

No matter how hard you try, nothing’s good enough?

I know I feel that way sometimes…

…And that’s why I’m excited to introduce today’s guest!

Suz is the Rock/Star Advocate. With experience working for major record labels and other industry institutions—like EMI—she knows the ins and outs of the industry. And with a masters degree in psychology, she also knows how the creative mind works. Today, she comes on the show to give us some uncommon tips to help us overcome our creative hangups.

If you want to break through roadblocks and WIN your creative battles, then today’s episode is for YOU!

Let’s rock

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

* Practical ways to overcome writer’s block

* How to avoid burnout

* Why being an ‘overnight success’ isn’t always a good thing

* Why many artists become self-destructive once they ‘make it’

* Discover the ONE thing you’ve gotta have—if you want to call the shots

* How to protect yourself in a corrupt industry

* Surprising ways to gain more time, energy, and focus

Useful Resources:

* MMP013 (Interview with Rick Barker)

*

Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map*

Connect with Suz:

* www.therockstaradvocate.com (Official website)

* http://www.twitter.com/rockstaradvo (Official Twitter account)

* Want some of the other templates mentioned in today’s episode? You can download them all for FREE in Suz’s exclusive FB Group – CLICK HERE TO JOIN

*(Suz is an affiliate and may receive a commission if you decide to purchase something after clicking on that link, but there’s no additional cost to you – just a heads up!)

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 Suz for joining me this week!

Until next time,

Rock on and prosper

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like me 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. I will reach out to them and let you know what the...

Feel like you can’t get a break?

No matter how hard you try, nothing’s good enough?

I know I feel that way sometimes…

…And that’s why I’m excited to introduce today’s guest!

Suz is the Rock/Star Advocate. With experience working for major record labels and other industry institutions—like EMI—she knows the ins and outs of the industry. And with a masters degree in psychology, she also knows how the creative mind works. Today, she comes on the show to give us some uncommon tips to help us overcome our creative hangups.

If you want to break through roadblocks and WIN your creative battles, then today’s episode is for YOU!

Let’s rock

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

* Practical ways to overcome writer’s block

* How to avoid burnout

* Why being an ‘overnight success’ isn’t always a good thing

* Why many artists become self-destructive once they ‘make it’

* Discover the ONE thing you’ve gotta have—if you want to call the shots

* How to protect yourself in a corrupt industry

* Surprising ways to gain more time, energy, and focus

Useful Resources:

* MMP013 (Interview with Rick Barker)

*

Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map*

Connect with Suz:

* www.therockstaradvocate.com (Official website)

* http://www.twitter.com/rockstaradvo (Official Twitter account)

* Want some of the other templates mentioned in today’s episode? You can download them all for FREE in Suz’s exclusive FB Group – CLICK HERE TO JOIN

*(Suz is an affiliate and may receive a commission if you decide to purchase something after clicking on that link, but there’s no additional cost to you – just a heads up!)

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 Suz for joining me this week!

Until next time,

Rock on and prosper

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like me 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. I will reach out to them and let you know what th...

There are many ways to get your music out there today, but there’s only one way to do it where you have complete control—and that’s on your website.

Today’s guest is Ross from Electric Kiwi. A designer and developer that specializes in creating custom websites for singers, songwriters, and musicians. Ross agreed to come on the show and give the inside scoop on how to craft the perfect music website.

If you want an easier way to get your music out there, then today’s episode is for you!

Let’s rock!

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

* The real purpose of having a website…

* …And why it probably isn’t what you think

* Visual elements to include in the design

* Breakthrough your inner creative battles

* How to eliminate 1000 (or more) decisions about your website

* Tools to use when if you want to create your own website by yourself

* How to get your website finished quickly and love the final result

Also, if you have any questions about creating (or upgrading) your music’s website, both Ross and I are on Twitter, so, feel free to tweet a question to us @electrickiwi or @musicianmonster.

Useful Resources:

* Squarespace.com

* WordPress.org

* The Musician’s Theme (WordPress)

* MusicianMonster.com/resources

Connect with Ross:

* http://electrickiwi.co.uk (official website)

* http://bridge-the-atlantic.com (Ross’s podcast)

* http://twitter.com/electrickiwi (official Twitter account)

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 Ross for joining me this week.

Until next time…

Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like me 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. I will reach out to them and let you know what they say!

There are many ways to get your music out there today, but there’s only one way to do it where you have complete control—and that’s on your website.

Today’s guest is Ross from Electric Kiwi. A designer and developer that specializes in creating custom websites for singers, songwriters, and musicians. Ross agreed to come on the show and give the inside scoop on how to craft the perfect music website.

If you want an easier way to get your music out there, then today’s episode is for you!

Let’s rock!

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

* The real purpose of having a website…

* …And why it probably isn’t what you think

* Visual elements to include in the design

* Breakthrough your inner creative battles

* How to eliminate 1000 (or more) decisions about your website

* Tools to use when if you want to create your own website by yourself

* How to get your website finished quickly and love the final result

Also, if you have any questions about creating (or upgrading) your music’s website, both Ross and I are on Twitter, so, feel free to tweet a question to us @electrickiwi or @musicianmonster.

Useful Resources:

* Squarespace.com

* WordPress.org

* The Musician’s Theme (WordPress)

* MusicianMonster.com/resources

Connect with Ross:

* http://electrickiwi.co.uk (official website)

* http://bridge-the-atlantic.com (Ross’s podcast)

* http://twitter.com/electrickiwi (official Twitter account)

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 Ross for joining me this week.

Until next time…

Rock on and prosper!

Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like me 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. I will reach out to them and let you know what they say!

In the last podcast episode, I explained the experiment we’re doing on Musician Monster and how were taking an original song from a concept and showing what we do to earn income from it. We’re going through the entire process and sharing everything with you.

That said, one of the first steps to making money with music is to record it. This step is pricey, and we want to figure out how to get it done inexpensively, without sacrificing quality.

Today’s guest is Tom from MadCraft. Tom’s been on the show before, but I invited him to come back and explain how he records his own music—without going into the studio and spending a fortune.

In this episode you’ll learn:

* How to get started with recording your music.

* …And why you probably don’t need any new gear

* Where to place your mics for great audio

* Modeling amps and why they’re perfect for beginners

* The benefits of multi-tracking

* The best place to record vocals FREE

* Quick tips for recording guitar and bass…

* Mics that are inexpensive but sound great

* Recording drums—easy ways to make them sound great

Useful links:

* Learn more about recording audio:

* TheRecordingRevolution.com

* Simply Recording podcast

* Equipment:

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* Sure SM 57 – Mic* (Buy on Amazon)

* XLR Mic – Cables* (Buy on Amazon)

* Rode NT2 – Mic* (Buy on Amazon)

* Software:

* Line 6 – Amp Modeling (Download at Line6.com FREE)

* Presonus Fire Studio – Audio Interface* (Buy on Amazon)

* Pro Tools – DAW = Digital Audio Workstation (Visit their website)

* Sign up for Pro Tools – DAW (Sign up for a FREE 30-day trial)

* Logic Pro X DAW – (Buy on Apple’s website)

* Reaper DAW – (FREE on company’s website)

* Garage Band – DAW (FREE to download and install on Apple products)

* Superior Drummer – DAW/Drum tracks (Buy on TuneTrack.com … it’s really expensive)

* More From MadCraft:

* www.madcraft.net

* Facebook

* iTunes

* Spotify

* YouTube

Right-Click Here 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.

In the last podcast episode, I explained the experiment we’re doing on Musician Monster and how were taking an original song from a concept and showing what we do to earn income from it. We’re going through the entire process and sharing everything with you.

That said, one of the first steps to making money with music is to record it. This step is pricey, and we want to figure out how to get it done inexpensively, without sacrificing quality.

Today’s guest is Tom from MadCraft. Tom’s been on the show before, but I invited him to come back and explain how he records his own music—without going into the studio and spending a fortune.

In this episode you’ll learn:

* How to get started with recording your music.

* …And why you probably don’t need any new gear

* Where to place your mics for great audio

* Modeling amps and why they’re perfect for beginners

* The benefits of multi-tracking

* The best place to record vocals FREE

* Quick tips for recording guitar and bass…

* Mics that are inexpensive but sound great

* Recording drums—easy ways to make them sound great

Useful links:

* Learn more about recording audio:

* TheRecordingRevolution.com

* Simply Recording podcast

* Equipment:

[popup_trigger id=”13237″ tag=”span”]*Important disclaimer[/popup_trigger]

* Sure SM 57 – Mic* (Buy on Amazon)

* XLR Mic – Cables* (Buy on Amazon)

* Rode NT2 – Mic* (Buy on Amazon)

* Software:

* Line 6 – Amp Modeling (Download at Line6.com FREE)

* Presonus Fire Studio – Audio Interface* (Buy on Amazon)

* Pro Tools – DAW = Digital Audio Workstation (Visit their website)

* Sign up for Pro Tools – DAW (Sign up for a FREE 30-day trial)

* Logic Pro X DAW – (Buy on Apple’s website)

* Reaper DAW – (FREE on company’s website)

* Garage Band – DAW (FREE to download and install on Apple products)

* Superior Drummer – DAW/Drum tracks (Buy on TuneTrack.com … it’s really expensive)

* More From MadCraft:

* www.madcraft.net

* Facebook

* iTunes

* Spotify

* YouTube

Right-Click Here 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.

In today’s episode, I explain how we’re putting the last 12 months of learning into practice so that you can get an over the shoulder view of how to earn income from original music.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* The steps to making passive income from original music…

* …And an overview of each step

* Tools that make a musician’s life easier

* Upcoming guests on the musician monster podcast

Useful Links:

* Subscribe to Musician Monster (updates)

* Google Drive (collaborate)

* 1KWithMusic (course)

* 8 Steps to income from music (published on Musician Monster)

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

Thanks for Listening!

Thank you 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 immensely helpful and always appreciated.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Want me to interview your favorite musician? Send me an email: [email protected] or a tweet: @musicianmonster and make your request. All you have to do is give me their name and contact info (if you have it) and I’ll invite them on the show. The only criteria is that they must be a full-time musician.

In today’s episode, I explain how we’re putting the last 12 months of learning into practice so that you can get an over the shoulder view of how to earn income from original music.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* The steps to making passive income from original music…

* …And an overview of each step

* Tools that make a musician’s life easier

* Upcoming guests on the musician monster podcast

Useful Links:

* Subscribe to Musician Monster (updates)

* Google Drive (collaborate)

* 1KWithMusic (course)

* 8 Steps to income from music (published on Musician Monster)

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

Thanks for Listening!

Thank you 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 immensely helpful and always appreciated.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Want me to interview your favorite musician? Send me an email: [email protected] or a tweet: @musicianmonster and make your request. All you have to do is give me their name and contact info (if you have it) and I’ll invite them on the show. The only criteria is that they must be a full-time musician.

Today’s guest is a masterful musician. Carl Verheyen has been a full-time guitarist since he was 21 years old, holding his first job long enough to pay off his new Les Paul. Despite his success, the way Carl thinks about his role will surprise you.

Carl Verheyen is one of the “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time” (according to Classic Rock Magazine) and among the “Top 10 Guitar Players in the World” (Guitar Magazine)–in 1996, he won the LA Music Awards category of Best Guitarist. Carl is mostly known for his guitar work in the band Supertramp (60 million records sold worldwide). He’s also served as a session guitarist for artists like the Bee Gees and Cher. Carl has also recorded studio guitar for sitcoms like Cheers and Seinfeld; and soundtracks for films like The Crow and The Usual Suspects.

Today Mr. Verheyen gives us a glimpse into the life of a music industry professional and shares insight on what it takes to become one. If playing music full-time sound good, then the information in today’s episode will be music to your ears.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* How to balance your life between family and music

* Carl’s role in Supertramp

* The options available under the banner of solo musician

* How to be a musician that people are excited to work with

* Ways to get paid that most of us never thought of

* How daily renewal can feed your creativity

* The benefits of continuously reinventing yourself

* Why it’s important for a musician to remove clutter and stay organized

* How to set and achieve goals with music

* What makes certain musician’s infinitely more hireable than others

Useful Links:

* Carl’s official Site

* Carl’s guitar secrets

* See when Carl’s coming to your area (tour dates)

* How to make 1k per with your music (published one MusicianMonster)

Follow Carl On The Web:

* Facebook

* Twitter

* YouTube

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,

Today’s guest is a masterful musician. Carl Verheyen has been a full-time guitarist since he was 21 years old, holding his first job long enough to pay off his new Les Paul. Despite his success, the way Carl thinks about his role will surprise you.

Carl Verheyen is one of the “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time” (according to Classic Rock Magazine) and among the “Top 10 Guitar Players in the World” (Guitar Magazine)–in 1996, he won the LA Music Awards category of Best Guitarist. Carl is mostly known for his guitar work in the band Supertramp (60 million records sold worldwide). He’s also served as a session guitarist for artists like the Bee Gees and Cher. Carl has also recorded studio guitar for sitcoms like Cheers and Seinfeld; and soundtracks for films like The Crow and The Usual Suspects.

Today Mr. Verheyen gives us a glimpse into the life of a music industry professional and shares insight on what it takes to become one. If playing music full-time sound good, then the information in today’s episode will be music to your ears.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* How to balance your life between family and music

* Carl’s role in Supertramp

* The options available under the banner of solo musician

* How to be a musician that people are excited to work with

* Ways to get paid that most of us never thought of

* How daily renewal can feed your creativity

* The benefits of continuously reinventing yourself

* Why it’s important for a musician to remove clutter and stay organized

* How to set and achieve goals with music

* What makes certain musician’s infinitely more hireable than others

Useful Links:

* Carl’s official Site

* Carl’s guitar secrets

* See when Carl’s coming to your area (tour dates)

* How to make 1k per with your music (published one MusicianMonster)

Follow Carl On The Web:

* Facebook

* Twitter

* YouTube

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,