You can have a meaningful career that doesn’t burn you out and break the bank. This is what our guest imparts to us in this episode, giving a music career diagnostic to understand how best you can thrive in the industry. Melissa Mulligan, the visionary behind Music Career Mastermind, guides you through the intricacies of a music career. She discusses the nuances between live performances and studio recordings, shedding light on essential considerations. Emphasizing the importance of understanding your goals and maintaining focus, she provides strategic advice for building a robust business wit ..read more

YouTube is one of the best online platforms to build an international fanbase. Unlike Facebook or TikTok, this website is less about churning endless content and more about creating a long-term growth machine – even with a handful of materials. Exploring the best strategies to grow your YouTube following with Bree Noble is Tobias Rauscher, founder of FanbasePRO. Together, they discuss how to ramp up your watch time when starting your channel, the best content repurposing techniques, and the value of bringing viewers to your email list. Tobias also explains why understanding your target au ..read more

Artificial intelligence is evolving and becoming ubiquitous at an extremely fast pace. It can be a bit confusing to follow what’s the latest on it and how it directly impacts your chosen industry. Bree Noble explores how this particular technology reshapes the music business with Bobby Owsinski, author of The Musician’s AI Handbook. Together, they explain the most ethical ways to use AI to create music, as well as some useful tools to help you out. Bobby also talks about the somewhat blurry lines that separate AI-generated music and copyright laws by explaining how to hone your creat ..read more

Burnout may seem inevitable, and it may feel like you can never recover. But with a little bit of consistency and authenticity, you can overcome it and reinvent yourself. In this episode, we have Aria Johnson discuss how to reinvent yourself in the music industry after burnout. With 25 years in the music industry, Aria shares lessons from her experiences in the music scene to her current work helping artists achieve their dreams. She explores the magic of consistency, the power of self-care, and the art of embracing authenticity. Listen now and learn how to achieve your dreams without compromi ..read more

Break the rules to create music that's not just heard but felt – that's the heart of addictive songwriting. In this electrifying episode, we have Friedemann Findeisen, the mastermind behind Holistic Songwriting, to explore the art of songwriting and music composition. He shares his groundbreaking concept, the "Addiction Formula," and the art of structuring your music to leave listeners yearning for more. The key lies in crafting energy curves and keeping every part of your song absolutely spellbinding. Friedemann emphasizes the holistic nature of songwriting. He shares how he intertwines lyric ..read more

You don’t have to tie yourself just to one way to earn your income. As a musician, you need all the extra money you can get. Why not earn passively on the side? In this episode, Dr. Tonya Lawson, a professional clarinetist turned SEO specialist, offers new knowledge to build a passive income for musicians. She still passively earns from her website and reveals to us how she did it. From Search Engine Optimization and leveraging AI to creating digital courses, Dr. Tonya provides a wealth of value and wisdom for musicians to live the life they deserve. So, don’t skip this jam-packed episode and ..read more

Music knows no boundaries. Still, it can be quite challenging for someone still starting their music career to get their music heard outside of their own markets. Being from Japan and coming into the music industry in the US, Justine Suzuki is well familiar with this struggle. In this episode, she shares a diverse cultural background and perspective on her journey across different countries and companies to help musicians expand their streams of income into global music markets. Justine is currently the Chief Creative Officer at SURF Music, a Tokyo-based B2B digital ecosystem an ..read more

Are you being paid for the music that you write? Ensure that you are getting the royalties you deserve as we dive into music publishing administration. Joining Bree Noble on today’s show is Downtown Music’s President of Publishing, Emily Stephenson, who helps us navigate the world of music publishing and why artists need publishers for their music. What is the role of a publisher? How do you identify which ones to go with? How does Downtown Music differ from SongTrust? What is fair pay and what does the National Music Publishers’ Administration (NMPA) do about it? Emily answers these questions ..read more

It is a must to feed your soul on a regular basis to live a fulfilling life. But with so much to do every single day, you may be neglecting to do this, making your daily routine dull and repetitive. Cayla Brooke is here to share her practical approach to feeding the soul with Bree Noble. She explains how to set connection points and boosters throughout a 90-day period, which includes a wide range of tasks focused on self-care and development. Cayla explains how bringing intentionality and spontaneity can make your life much more exciting and meaningful without having to adopt an extravagant li ..read more

Spotify's algorithm is about mastering the art of music marketing while staying true to your creative soul. It's the harmony of data and passion that makes your song truly resonate. In this episode, Ryan Waczek of Indie Music Academy takes us into a deep discussion about music marketing, algorithmic playlists, and the art of building a devoted fanbase. Ryan gives a backstage pass to decoding playlist placement and other algorithm secrets— and reveals how it's not all about numbers and data. He discusses the power of algorithmic playlists, how to leverage them to the artist’s advantage, and mor ..read more