The Musician Monster Podcast: Music Business For Musicians

The Practicing Mind is: learning and achieving through intention and repetition. And musicians have it in spades…sometimes. By the time Tom Sterner was twenty three he had worked with some of the largest orchestras in the world. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to practice and patience. But it wasn’t always like that…

Tom suffered during his youth. He would get excited when starting a new project but the inspiration would die soon after. He lacked focus and couldn’t stick with anything long enough to see results. Feeling frustrated, he decided to make a change. In the process, Tom discovered how to control his creativity instead of his creativity controlling him. And that is what this interview is all about.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why focusing on being “good” as a musician is actually kind of bad

* The one thing musicians do and why it cripples creativity

* How to have more time, energy and focus

* Find out how to get relaxed control of your creative genius

* The definition of perfection

* How to keep your initial inspirations from dying too early

* Discover the number one cause of creative failure (and why it’s an easy fix!)

* How 5 minutes every day will make you laser focused

* The one thing that makes the Practicing Mind possible and how to get it

* How to ignore irrelevant distractions

* Set goals without limiting your creativity

* Why musicians struggle with motivation and what to do about it

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Useful links:

* The Practicing Mind (on Amazon)

* Official book trailer (YouTube)

* The Practicing Mind (official website)

* Discover more about Tom Sterner

* Reviews of The Practicing Mind

* More on “Thought Awareness Training”

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 Tom Sterner for joining me this week. Peace!

The Practicing Mind is: learning and achieving through intention and repetition. And musicians have it in spades…sometimes. By the time Tom Sterner was twenty three he had worked with some of the largest orchestras in the world. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to practice and patience. But it wasn’t always like that…

Tom suffered during his youth. He would get excited when starting a new project but the inspiration would die soon after. He lacked focus and couldn’t stick with anything long enough to see results. Feeling frustrated, he decided to make a change. In the process, Tom discovered how to control his creativity instead of his creativity controlling him. And that is what this interview is all about.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why focusing on being “good” as a musician is actually kind of bad

* The one thing musicians do and why it cripples creativity

* How to have more time, energy and focus

* Find out how to get relaxed control of your creative genius

* The definition of perfection

* How to keep your initial inspirations from dying too early

* Discover the number one cause of creative failure (and why it’s an easy fix!)

* How 5 minutes every day will make you laser focused

* The one thing that makes the Practicing Mind possible and how to get it

* How to ignore irrelevant distractions

* Set goals without limiting your creativity

* Why musicians struggle with motivation and what to do about it

Right-Click Here To Download This Episode To Your Desktop

Useful links:

* The Practicing Mind (on Amazon)

* Official book trailer (YouTube)

* The Practicing Mind (official website)

* Discover more about Tom Sterner

* Reviews of The Practicing Mind

* More on “Thought Awareness Training”

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 Tom Sterner for joining me this week. Peace!

In part two of our discussion, Tommy and I spend a lot of time talking about indecision. The topic hit home for me because it's easy to worry about making the wrong move out of fear about what might happen. There's a ton to talk about and I do not want to spoil anything. I will save everything else for the interview.

In part two of our discussion, Tommy and I spend a lot of time talking about indecision. The topic hit home for me because it's easy to worry about making the wrong move out of fear about what might happen. There's a ton to talk about and I do not want to spoil anything. I will save everything else for the interview.

Tommy Darker sheds some light on what it means to be a Musicpreneur, the price to pay for a music career and why it's totally worth it. Freedom, fear and the future of music!

Tommy Darker sheds some light on what it means to be a Musicpreneur, the price to pay for a music career and why it's totally worth it. Freedom, fear and the future of music!

We all want to inspire more people. The more people we can inspire and the more lives we can impact, the more fans we will create. When you think about it, the life of any successful musician, athlete, artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, etc. had an impact on many people.

But, what does it actually take in order to do that? What do we need to have? After a few interviews and multiple case studies, I’ve noticed common traits shared by most successful musicians. Perhaps this is forward of me, but I believe I’ve nailed the traits down to three. They are… Vision, Grit and Sincerity — ie. the artist acting in a way that is genuine.

Also, I’m going to play an interview I did with a band in my area. I think this is good stuff because I asked them some tough questions. Pay attention to the consistency of their responses. Consistency comes quickly when you have the three things I mentioned above. You have the same mindset and vision.

I can’t wait for you to hear this episode of the Musician Monster Podcast…

Let’s rock!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Vision and why it’s almost impossible to inspire people without one

• What vision actually means when it comes to being a musician

• Discover how one of the greatest bands ever, used their music and vision to inspire people

• Learn about “grit” and the essential role it will play in your music’s success

• Discover what the musicians “fairy tale” is and why it exists

• How a common weakness can eliminate your ability to influence

• Why the most influential people in the world were loved and hated

• Why artists today have to be genuine if they want influence

• How musicians have stayed “hidden” in the past and why they no longer are

• Why artists who allow people into their lives build trust and build a fan base

Useful links:

• Taylor Swift video

• Amanda Palmer: Ted Talks

• Grit: Ted Talks

• Anvil <— These guys have serious grit

• YouTube video of the interview segment

• MMP006: Kobra Paige

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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

We all want to inspire more people. The more people we can inspire and the more lives we can impact, the more fans we will create. When you think about it, the life of any successful musician, athlete, artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, etc. had an impact on many people.

But, what does it actually take in order to do that? What do we need to have? After a few interviews and multiple case studies, I’ve noticed common traits shared by most successful musicians. Perhaps this is forward of me, but I believe I’ve nailed the traits down to three. They are… Vision, Grit and Sincerity — ie. the artist acting in a way that is genuine.

Also, I’m going to play an interview I did with a band in my area. I think this is good stuff because I asked them some tough questions. Pay attention to the consistency of their responses. Consistency comes quickly when you have the three things I mentioned above. You have the same mindset and vision.

I can’t wait for you to hear this episode of the Musician Monster Podcast…

Let’s rock!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Vision and why it’s almost impossible to inspire people without one

• What vision actually means when it comes to being a musician

• Discover how one of the greatest bands ever, used their music and vision to inspire people

• Learn about “grit” and the essential role it will play in your music’s success

• Discover what the musicians “fairy tale” is and why it exists

• How a common weakness can eliminate your ability to influence

• Why the most influential people in the world were loved and hated

• Why artists today have to be genuine if they want influence

• How musicians have stayed “hidden” in the past and why they no longer are

• Why artists who allow people into their lives build trust and build a fan base

Useful links:

• Taylor Swift video

• Amanda Palmer: Ted Talks

• Grit: Ted Talks

• Anvil <— These guys have serious grit

• YouTube video of the interview segment

• MMP006: Kobra Paige

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

My guest today is a woman who knows what she’s talking about when it comes to being a musician.

Kobra Paige is a phenomenal vocalist and songwriter–but she didn’t get there overnight. Starting her journey as a spectator in a Judas Priest concert, she spent years writing songs and continues to pursue her music at all costs.

Her band, Kobra and the Lotus have toured and opened for KISS, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Black Label Society, Max Cavalera, Slash, Steel Panther, Buckcherry, Amaranthe, Fear Factory, Primal Fear, Stratovarius, Praying Mantis, Demon Hunter, Amanda Somerville, Hate Eternal and Sonata Arctica.

I can’t wait for you to hear the wisdom Kobra has brought with her today. Let’s rock!

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of being authentic as an artist

• Why pressure to “sell out” is a lie

• What it was like working with Gene Simmons

• Why there are no shortcuts when it comes to music…

• You have to do the work

• What it’s like touring with Def Leppard and Judas Priest

• How to stay positive

• Why acknowledging small wins makes a big difference

• Why it’s necessary to treat every show the same

• Understanding you are there to give energy to the people at your show and not the other way around

• How music is more of a “business card” today

• Why it’s important to separate personal and professional relationships with band members

Right-click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer

 

If you believe in something, pursue it!

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Useful links:

Follow Kobra Paige and Kobra and the Lotus

• Official Site

• Facebook

• Twitter

• YouTube

Purchase KATL’s Music

• iTunes

• Spotify

Current Band Members

• Kobra Paige – vocals, piano (2009–present)

• Jasio Kulakowski – lead/rhythm guitar (2012–present)

• Brad Kennedy – bass guitar (2013–present)

• Bones Elias – guest drums

• Jake Dreyer – guest guitars

Discography

• Out of the Pit (2010)

• Kobra and the Lotus (2012)

• High Priestess (2014)

Videography 

Title

From the album

“Ace Of Spades”

Out of the Pit

“Snake Pit”

“Ride Like Sugar”...

My guest today is a woman who knows what she’s talking about when it comes to being a musician.

Kobra Paige is a phenomenal vocalist and songwriter–but she didn’t get there overnight. Starting her journey as a spectator in a Judas Priest concert, she spent years writing songs and continues to pursue her music at all costs.

Her band, Kobra and the Lotus have toured and opened for KISS, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Black Label Society, Max Cavalera, Slash, Steel Panther, Buckcherry, Amaranthe, Fear Factory, Primal Fear, Stratovarius, Praying Mantis, Demon Hunter, Amanda Somerville, Hate Eternal and Sonata Arctica.

I can’t wait for you to hear the wisdom Kobra has brought with her today. Let’s rock!

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of being authentic as an artist

• Why pressure to “sell out” is a lie

• What it was like working with Gene Simmons

• Why there are no shortcuts when it comes to music…

• You have to do the work

• What it’s like touring with Def Leppard and Judas Priest

• How to stay positive

• Why acknowledging small wins makes a big difference

• Why it’s necessary to treat every show the same

• Understanding you are there to give energy to the people at your show and not the other way around

• How music is more of a “business card” today

• Why it’s important to separate personal and professional relationships with band members

Right-click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer

 

If you believe in something, pursue it!

[su_spacer]

Useful links:

Follow Kobra Paige and Kobra and the Lotus

• Official Site

• Facebook

• Twitter

• YouTube

Purchase KATL’s Music

• iTunes

• Spotify

Current Band Members

• Kobra Paige – vocals, piano (2009–present)

• Jasio Kulakowski – lead/rhythm guitar (2012–present)

• Brad Kennedy – bass guitar (2013–present)

• Bones Elias – guest drums

• Jake Dreyer – guest guitars

Discography

• Out of the Pit (2010)

• Kobra and the Lotus (2012)

• High Priestess (2014)

Videography 

Title

From the album

“Ace Of Spades”

Out of the Pit

“Snake Pit”

“Ride Like Sugar”...