Artificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creator? All this and more in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

We hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting and consistent content, and more. And we talk about the enemy's #1 weapon that we all have be on guard against! 

If the last 10 songs you wrote are all in 4/4, the key of C and at 90 bpm, you just might be...you guessed it... stuck in the songwriting rut! Now there's nothing wrong with a little consistency in your songwriting. After all, if you're a country gospel artist, your fans probably aren't going to spend a lot of time or money on a heavy metal tune should you decide to put one out there. But putting some variety in your writing is a great way to keep your creativity flowing and your fans growing! So in this episode, we talk about ways you might use to get out, and keep out, of that songwriting rut! 

Flexibility is crucial in many areas of life, while being too rigid in our thinking can limit our perceptions and prevent us from considering alternate plans and options when things don't go our way. In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some ways in which musicians, especially songwriters, can benefit from keeping a flexible mindset in our songwriting, when discouragement and disappointment overwhelm us, and in live performance situations.