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In this episode, I share 4 career paths that I wish I had considered sooner. They are not only incredbile but, likely fit a few different types of personality types, preferences, lifestyles, and may be more sustainable for some of my neurodivergent Music Executives.
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In this episode, I share ways to identify if a low or no paying gig is worth it for you. Sometimes it truly is exposure. Sometime it's just exploitation of your time, skills, and resources. Let's do this Music Executives.
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On today's episode, I share how I have managed to "just keep swimming" if you will. There are so many things that we have to improve upon simultaneously. How do we not get overwhelmed?
How do we see sustainable progress? Let's do this Music Executives.Support the Show.
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We have all been there. I hope that this is not the truth but it probably is.
Burn out. But because we have to work to eat, we are simply "pushing through." And what do we get when pushing through essentially leaves our bodies, our emotional states, our well being in jeopardy?
BURN OUT.
So in this episode, I wanted to be transparent with you and share how I've been able to identify when I am getting burned out and what I have done to combat that as I continue to navigate this industry.
I discuss my version of the levels of burn out, the effects that they have on our physical state, creative state, and clarity state.
From there, I share an experiment (that ended up working, quite frankly) that helped me notice burn out sooner rather than later. And now, 90 days into my experiment, I have not experienced debilitating burn out in quite some time.
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Jazz Fusion pianist Philip Adair’s musical love affair began at a very young age. Although this is the story of many aspiring performers, Philip is one of the few musicians to turn his passion into a lucrative business. In this episode, he drops key nuggets on how to go from jam sessions and unique connections to multinational tours, without stretching yourself too thin.
Philip’s talents stretch beyond jazz fusion. Check out his varied talents across multiple genres at www.philipadair.com or @chillphiljazz on YouTube and Twitter.
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The old saying “mother knows best” is just that...old. (sorry, mom)
Great content, however, never gets old.
And that’s where New Orleans based Trumpeter Nakia Peck comes in.
Using the 5 strategies he explains in this episode, this musician & master content creator increased his audience count by 12,000 followers in just three months!
This interview highlights the 5 key strategies you should use right now to create consistently fire content to grow your social media platforms.
Nakia is a true example of how posting daily ensures consistent growth & reliability from your viewers. Follow him on Facebook & TikTok @nakiapeck as well as on Instagram @nakia_peck.
Apparently, Nakia’s mother first (sneakily) introduced him to a mentor she thought he needed.
Looks like mother really does know best.
12,000+ FOLLOWERS?! YES! IT’S TRUE!
& NAKIA WAS IN OUR STUDIO EXPLAINING HOW HE GREW USING ONLY 5 STRATEGIES!
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Success stories of self-taught musicians are often filled with falls, fears, and relentless faith in oneself. This success story is no different.
Atlanta based pianist turned film composer Isaiah Hill explains the importance of spiritual laws of success while acknowledging support systems along your music career journey. If faith, hope, and love have been any part of your music career, this episode solidifies the need to continue keeping them at the forefront of your creative trek.
When Isaiah Hill is not traveling and playing alongside artists such as Keith Sweat, Monica, or Tamar Braxton, he can be found on Facebook @Isaiah Hill or on Instagram @Isaiah_malikmusic. Isaiah Hill also welcomes emails at [email protected].
The music you heard just before the outro was a piece called "Changes" written, mixed, and mastered by Isaiah Hill.
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Audio Engineer Tangela can show you how to get and keep a job that you love! In this episode, she brings over a decade of audio experience along with bragging rights that include working Hamilton and The Little Mermaid productions as well as International Multicultural Fest and SheShreds Showcase. Tangela, also a member of Soundgirls and the Audio Engineering Society (AES), explains the importance of kindness, key mentorship, and a great attitude while working in live sound.
Be sure to catch up with Tangela on her very own podcast Let’s Talk Audio.
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Performing can be scary. Performing in front of thousands of school students can be even scarier.
In this episode, I sit with Infinitus Music and learn more about touring and how they have mastered the art of crowd engagement.Support the Show.
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Let’s be honest. Practicing can be a drag.
But as a community of Music Execs, we know it’s the key to our unbridled success. According to a 2009 Gallup Poll, 85% of U.S. adults who don’t play a musical instrument wish they had learned to play one. We’re the lucky ones, friends.
Dustin Fichter is the accomplished guitarist and educator walking us through an effective practice session this episode. We figured since he’s played with artists ranging from Jj Hairston to Charles Macphearson and is a regular writer on Jazz Guitar Today, he knows what he’s talking about. He broke it down for us like this:
5 min - Warmup
5 min - Technique
10 min - Learning Riffs
10 min - Improvising/ Jamming
The fearless guitarist shares these four easy strategies for continued success in your practice.
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Are you a passionate writer with an art for storytelling?
Here at The Music Executive Podcast, there’s room at our table for you!
Creatives like today’s guest, J’na Jefferson, help readers feel like they’re a part of the experience.
As a Journalist and Content Curator, this New Jersey native comments on topics including music & sexuality in NPR Music, Access Hollywood, BBC Radio’s 4’s Front Row & more!
And you thought this show was only for musicians!
Please, it’s C-suite up in here.
This is The Music Executive Podcast.
HIT that PLAY button, friends!
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Moving to a new city as a musician can be intimidating. There are often unwritten rules to adapt to and hierarchies of connections to become familiar with...fast.
Professional guitarist/producer and New Jersey native Jeff Ralston outlines key things he did to quickly set himself apart on the music scene when he moved to the city of Atlanta. Jeff shares three straightforward tips for a successful transition to a new city that make it possible for any musician to get and maintain professional performance or other related work opportunities:
Lay the groundwork,Do the footwork, andCrush the real work.Connect with Jeff over on Facebook @JeffRalstonGuitar.
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I LOVE IT when band members show up an hour late and haven’t practiced any of the music!
….said no one ever.
Band Leaders, we know you felt that one. And that’s why this episode is especially for you.
In conversation with Emmanuel “Chops” Smith, we’ve found the cure for Band Leader Blues. This multi talented pianist and Band Leader gives us the run-down on how good hang, good pay, and good music keep even the most out of sync groups in harmony together.
Emmanuel “Chops” is also a producer and composer who has performed all over the Southeast with wedding groups and jazz bands. Don’t miss a beat! Follow him on Facebook @chops_music and stay plugged-in.Support the Show.
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This is NOT a podcast show note.
Sorry, Music Execs…We’ve got writer’s block today.
If you’ve ever been there as a Creative, hurry & get into this next episode with Songwriter Jenna Funicella.
Jenna, a high school math teacher turned Songwriter, rose to the challenge of penning ONE SONG EVERYDAY for the entire month of April!
As you listen to Jenna explain how to bust through writer’s block, learn how things like emotions, poems, and body movement can be used to produce great songs worthy enough to be called ‘dope’.
“Creativity is the reason we're here.”
Jenna’s words sound a lot like ‘feel the fear and do it anyway.’
Jenna is currently working on her first album with Denk Studios in Durham, NC. Get your front row seat to her creative process on Instagram @angelfuni_ and @AngelFuni on all streaming platforms.
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The Voice Over Industry is tricky.
But it doesn’t have to be…
In less than 20 minutes you’ll learn the secret sauce for landing great voice over work without spending top dollar hoping you’re making all the right moves. There is a downside to this week’s chat though. You’ll be busy with your full work schedule packed with new clients!
But, we don’t think you’ll mind that, right?
Voice Actor/Coach and Singer Lena Hill believes “there are vocal trends in this industry but it all comes down to the read.” And she should know. Hilton, Carnegie Hall, The Disney Concert Hall and a host of other brands are just a few of her clients. Learn to worry about the story, not the sound, with Lena right now. Hit the play button, friends!
When we say this woman is everything, we’re not kidding.
Check out her amazing work on LenaHill.com
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So you want to set up your home recording studio but your money’s a little funny and your change is a little strange?
Is it Ableton Live 10, Logic Pro X, or a Shure SM57 that you should use to get the best sound?
In this episode, Atlanta Guitarist and Mixing Engineer Patrick Arthur takes us through five easy steps to get it done as a Producer, without breaking the bank. He’s usually busy playing and writing with Jazz and Experimental Artists like Grut, Tyrone Jackson, Morgan Guerrin, and Kebbi Williams, so chatting with Patrick Arthur was a REAL TREAT!
Afterwards, head over to Instagram and follow @patrick_arthur or visit patrickarthurmusic.com and hang out with this seasoned creative.Support the Show.
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Streaming platforms allow millions of people to access your music.
It seems pointless though when you find out how little you typically earn from it.
Blockchain music may just be the next big thing short of a creative’s miracle!
In this episode, Love Science Music details his take on the future of blockchain music & how it’s projected to disrupt the industry in favor of artists & their wallets...finally!
Love Science Music is a producer, artist, & studio engineer whose passion for all things science, tech, & crypto has provided opportunities for numerous artist collabs.
Follow him today on all major social platforms @LoveScienceMusic or connect with him at www.lovesciencemusic.com.Support the Show.
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From a makeshift studio on the back of a pickup truck to owning a global-reaching audio engineering education center, Lisa Machac lets nothing stop her from doing what she loves.
As a musician and director of the Omni Sound Project, Lisa shares golden nuggets on building an empowered teaching staff, creating affordable learning opportunities to under-represented communities and spotlighting the talents of female and gender non-conforming audio professionals.
If you need tips on making a professional and fun artistic work environment, do yourself a favor and click play.
After the episode, head on over to omnisoundproject.com for the latest from Lisa and the Omni Sound Project.
Voiceover Intro and Outro by Lena Hill.
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Posting a YouTube video just every now & then is the best way to get your channel noticed by absolutely no one.
Yikes!
If you’re anything like New Jersey native Dave Pollack, a great YouTube channel is what you want!
(And preferably one that pays!)
With over 24,000 YouTube subscribers, this Saxophonist and middle school band teacher has earned the right to brag, friends.
Learn from the best!
Dave walks us through 5 simple tips to use right now for consistent growth in your YouTube channel subscriber numbers.
Check out his videos at youtube.com/davepollack and his behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram @davepollack.
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A songwriter for media/sync, and teacher at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music and School for Music Vocations, Justina Shandler loves leftovers, otters, spontaneous dance parties, and the enneagram.
In this episode, we talk about how to write an email to a person that you don’t know, that quite frankly, you need something from. Whether that something be a connection or a foot in the door, cold email is HARD. Justina talks about some of her email hacks that have landed her some deals.
Justina’s latest release, "Either Way" can be heard on the Hulu series, Good Trouble.
We love you Justina!
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