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Jazz88Adam Meckler Is Refueling in MinneapolisAfter completing the long drive from the Upper Peninsula back to the Twin Cities, trumpet player and composer Adam Meckler was happy to pop in the booth at Jazz88 and discuss his upcoming gigs at Berlin on Friday, August 15. Meckler also talked about his upcoming record "Sampled" which drops in November. Meckler also shared what he and the rest of the team from the Michigan Technological University do to support their jazz students in Michigan.
2025-08-1408 minThe Afternoon CruiseAdam Meckler Is Refueling in MinneapolisAfter completing the long drive from the Upper Peninsula back to the Twin Cities, trumpet player and composer Adam Meckler was happy to pop in the booth at Jazz88 and discuss his upcoming gigs at Berlin on Friday, August 15. Meckler also talked about his upcoming record "Sampled" which drops in November. Meckler also shared what he and the rest of the team from the Michigan Technological University do to support their jazz students in Michigan.
2025-08-1408 min
On The WireOTW 194 - Rook, Line, and SinkerOn The WireAdam and Kevin are joined by Trevor Hooth to talk rookie hitters to pay attention to in 2025 draftsRule V Draft names to watchShane Smith, Evan Reifert, Cooper Bowman, Eiberson Castellano, Gage Workman, TradesJeffrey Springs, Jacob Lopez to ATHJoe Boyle, Will Simpson, Jacob Watters to TBCody Bellinger to NYYCody Poteet to CHCNolan Arenado blocks trade to HOUSigningsBryse Wilson too CWSBryan De La Cruz to ATLGriffin Canning to N...
2024-12-222h 00
Pitcher List Fantasy BaseballOTW 194 - Rook, Line, and Sinker On The WireAdam and Kevin are joined by Trevor Hooth to talk rookie hitters to pay attention to in 2025 draftsRule V Draft names to watchShane Smith, Evan Reifert, Cooper Bowman, Eiberson Castellano, Gage Workman, TradesJeffrey Springs, Jacob Lopez to ATHJoe Boyle, Will Simpson, Jacob Watters to TBCody Bellinger to NYYCody Poteet to CHCNolan Arenado blocks trade to HOUSigningsBryse Wilson too CWSBryan De La Cruz to ATLGriffin Canning to NY...
2024-12-222h 00
The Rod & Greg ShowThe Rod and Greg Show: What Happens When Immigrants Leave?; Who's Responsible for Covering Up Biden's Declining Health?Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, December 20, 20244:20 pm: Beth Brelje, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the show to discuss her piece about why there should be an investigation into those who hid Joe Biden’s declining health.4:38 pm: Nic Dunn, Vice President of Strategy and Communications at the Sutherland Institute joins the program to discuss his recent piece about the need for welfare reform.6:05 pm: Conn Carroll, Commentary Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins the program to discuss his piece about what really happens when illegal immigrants leave the United States.
2024-12-211h 32
Historisk podkastEp. 77 - John Moses: Prestesønnen fra Eidskog som ble Nord-Dakotas mektigste mannHan kalte seg selv for eidskoging, John Moses. Og han var bare ti år da familien flyttet til Eidskog, fordi faren hans var blitt utnevnt til bygdas nye prest. John hadde drømt om å søke lykken i Amerika helt siden han var liten gutt hjemme i Eidskog. Da pengene til billetten var endelig klar, vinket familien farvel til ham fra brygga i Christiania 3. oktober 1905. Han starte med å arbeide seg oppover i det nye landet med hardt fysisk arbeid på Great Northern Railway. Men verken foreldrene her hjemme, eller John selv, kunne ane at han mange år senere skulle skulle...
2024-11-0631 min
How Musicians Make ItTwo Music Tech Startup Ideas You Could Start TodayAdam talks with two music technology founders about their software, why they built it, and how they use it. Adam, Jeff, and Anton even discuss some music tech startup ideas that any musician could start to build today.Jeff and Anton have also organized a music technology event called Wavefront (www.wavefrontmn.com) that will feature a bunch of MN-based music technology companies including Jamstik (https://jamstik.com/) and Campfire Foundation (https://www.cfmusic.org/), among others.Tickets to Wavefront (August 1st, 2024) are free, but you must have tickets to attend. You can find tickets...
2024-07-251h 06How Musicians Make ItBecoming a Professional Musician In this episode of HMMI, Adam sits down with his old friend Bjorn on the Life. Money. You. podcast and discusses what it was like for Adam to build his career as a professional musician. How did Adam even out the month-to-month swings of full time freelance income? How did Adam get his first gigs, and begin to build a paying audience of fans for his music? These questions are answered and then some. Listen as Adam discusses his side hustles including pulling back the curtain on Gig Boss, and his AirBnB. How Adam got his first educational gigs...
2024-06-0352 min
Life. Money. You. PodcastS1|E48: Becoming a Professional Musician
Join Bjorn as he welcomes his good friend Adam Meckler to the show. Adam is a professional jazz trumpet player, composer, songwriter, educator, and entrepreneur. He is the Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan Technological University, CEO of Gig Boss, LLC, leads the Adam Meckler Orchestra, and tours regularly with some of the biggest names in the business. Bjorn and Adam talk about what it’s like to become a professional musician and Adam’s entrepreneurial story along the way. If you’d like to listen to Adam’s music and watch him live, make sure to check ou...
2024-05-2251 minHow Musicians Make ItBraxton Cook: Signing to a Record Label, Finding a Manager, Building a TeamAdam talks with Saxophonist/vocalist/composer Braxton Cook about how he first got connected in the music scene during his time as a student at Julliard, how he found is first manager, why he decided to sign his first multi-album record deal, how a young musician can develop language, his desert island albums and a bunch more.-------Follow Braxton in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/105491034183068?hl=enBraxton on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BraxtonCookSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/60k4atxgEIMFz4DWHp0le1--------
2024-05-2057 min
Adam Cheek's Sports WeekEpisode 38: Flying Squirrels' Blaine McCormick Discusses Broadcasting, 2024 Roster, Upcoming Promos & MoreRichmond Flying Squirrels voice Blaine McCormick and I reunite after I produced games for the team frequently the last few years, and we discuss a variety of things revolving around the beloved tenants of the Diamond -- right before this past weekend's special River City uniforms and back-to-back deep no-hit bids from Richmond's pitching staff.We discuss Blaine's return to the booth for his fourth season in RVA, plus upcoming promotions the team has for the fans and the immense turnout in attendance just a few weeks into the season. Blaine also breaks down the roster...
2024-04-2923 minHow Musicians Make ItYou Should Have an Email List - Here's WhyAdam talks about why you should have an email list, how to build an email list, and what sorts of things to do with your email list. Fund your next project, sell tickets to the next show, and do it without the need for social media.-----------------Stuff I talked aboutMailChimp: https://mailchimp.com/How Musicians Make it on Youtube:How Musicians Make in on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/howmusiciansmakeit/?hl=enHow Musicians Make It Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss/
2024-04-1543 minHow Musicians Make It"Know Your Value" // w Blues and Roots Artist Joyann ParkerAdam sits with Billboard-charting Blues and Roots artist Joyann Parker for a talk on setting boundaries and knowing your worth as an artist. Joyann discusses what it is like breaking through the Blues and Roots scene, paying dues, and smartly leveraging original music. In particular, she explains how she leveraged social media to get the attention of the Green Bay Packers, and the Wisconsin Badgers over her song "Sconnie Girl". Adam and Joyann also discuss Joyann's Patsy Cline tribute show and how Joyann is able to convert fans of Patsy Cline into fans of Joyann Parker. --------------
2024-02-261h 01How Musicians Make ItAre Today's Music Students Lazy?Adam responds to Geoffrey Keezer's (Julliard music professor and accomplished pianist) viral Facebook post asserting that today's music students can't be bothered with attending early morning classes, and often use lame excuses for missing things or being unprepared. "How will they be able to make a 6am lobby call on tour?" he asks - Meckler breaks down things that resonate with him as a university professor, and things that seem to be missing the mark, or missing completely from Keezer's rant.Read the original post here: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGeoffreyKeezerAdam also discusses the...
2024-02-1932 minHow Musicians Make ItDrummer Jay Epstein on Making a Lifelong Career in MusicAdam sat down with drummer Jay Epstein, who has been a full time drummer since the late 1960s when he toured with the band Gypsy and rubbed shoulders with people in the Southern California Rock scene like Jimmy Hendricks while going out to see bands with players like Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis on his off nights. Adam and Jay talk about the economics of being a full time, life-long musician. Jay gives us three things young musicians should be thinking about as they start their careers, and his three "desert island" albums.Jay also...
2024-02-121h 17How Musicians Make ItAnimation, Album Release Strategy, Blowing Up the Music Education System // w Scott AgsterAdam sits down with his old friend and frequent collaborator Scott Agster. Scott talks release strategy for his upcoming record that features many folks from Prince's bands, discusses what it's like to book events for Blue Water Kings while being an active performer, and even dives in deep on what it's been like for him to learn animation to create content for his next release. Scott and Adam meet in person at University of Mary's yearly Jazz festival, where both Scott and Adam are guest artists for the festival.Given their surroundings, they discuss how they would...
2024-02-051h 17
Nothing to Prove Only to ShareAdam Meckler: Saying No Is a SkillAdam Meckler is a trumpet player, composer, songwriter, educator, and entrepreneur. In this weeks episode Abrianne and Adam talk about the business side of being a freelance musician, saying no, the ~gig triangle~, and learn that they share a birthday! Connect with Adam and check out his work at the links below!
2024-01-2547 minHow Musicians Make ItWaterfall Release Strategy + What I Learned in NOLAAdam discusses his recent trip to New Orleans, going viral for not-the-best reason, and all things Waterfall Release strategy. What is it? Why is it? Should you do it? What are the pro's and cons? Meckler specifically touches on using Distrokid for the Waterfall release, but this can be applied to any DSP.-----------------------------Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss-----------------------------Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist...
2024-01-2256 minHow Musicians Make ItSpotify Hate: Why You Should be Hating On Major Labels InsteadHost Adam discusses how the major labels are able to manipulate the CEO of Spotify to keep the golden goose laying them golden eggs while they point the finger at Spotify when artists express their anger in the small bits of change they are paid via streaming services.Adam discusses ideas how to fix the streaming problem. How companies like Ticketmaster are industry parallels to Spotify and the major labels, and why your hate towards Spotify, while understandable, is misdirected.Hop on for this spicy episode! Links below...---------------------------------Stuff I...
2024-01-0842 minHow Musicians Make ItHow to Get Performance Royalties From ASCAPThere are all kinds of different royalties for your music. Original compositions, arrangements, music for the club, and music for the concert hall...ASCAP has a way for you to collect royalties when your music is performed in music venues and traditional concert halls. Adam walks you through how to register your music with ASCAP, how to get publishing royalties through ASCAP, and how to use ASCAP's On Stage to submit set lists of your original music and get paid a second time when you perform your original music.-----------------------------Stuff I talked about:
2024-01-0126 minHow Musicians Make ItBMI Goes For-Profit: What You Should KnowCurious about what will happen to BMI now that they've transitioned to a for profit model, and been bought by a private equity firm? Look no further. Adam talks what to expect, what to look out for, and what you can do about it.-----------------Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss-----------------------------Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https...
2023-12-2526 minHow Musicians Make ItSpotify's New Pay Model for 2024Did you hear that Spotify will be paying artists differently in 2024? In this episode, Adam discusses the 3 things Spotify says is "Draining the royalty pool", how Spotify is going to deal with these three types of users, and what the impact of those decisions will be on artists.Spotify WILL NOT be paying for certain songs. Spotify will require certain songs to be longer than the previous allotment. Spotify is BANNING certain kinds of activity and will be issuing fines to labels/distributors/artists alike. LOTS of important stuff on Spotify's new 2024 Pay Model.-----------------------------
2023-12-1828 min
Law and LegitimacyMadness Abounds and Convention of States with Mark MecklerHappy Friday! Mike is joined by a friend of Law and Legitimacy and President of the Convention of States, Mark Meckler (@MarkMeckler), a nonprofit striving to call a Convention of States (@COSProject) under Article V of the United States Constitution to propose constitutional amendments limiting federal power. . Mark appeared on Law and Legitimacy early on during our long-form days. The chance meeting between Mark and Norm is a great one. Mark appears on the heels of Mike's interview with Adam Ellwanger and the discussion of declining conditions at America's southern border, as federal policy is in direct...
2023-10-201h 02How Musicians Make ItShane Cox Never Went to Music SchoolFunky Spud, AKA Shane Cox, went straight from high school in Boise, Idaho to living out of his car and busking across the West Coast until arriving in New Orleans. He's since gone on to become a successful Twitch streamer where he loops layers of Tuba, Trumpet, and Trombone for excited fans, and a full-time brass player doing a variety of gigs on all three of the brass instruments on which he is able to wail. Some great insights on building a career in music from one of the busiest musicians around.Shane on TikTok: https://www...
2023-08-2855 minHow Musicians Make ItBreaking Down the Numbers of my Last ShowAdam goes "under the hood" and does a full breakdown on the Adam Meckler Orchestra's August 4th show at Crooners Lounge in Minneapolis. Meckler goes over: How he booked the gigWhat the money deal was with the venuewhat he told his band leading up to the showhow he promoted the showthe final numbershis takeaways (spoiler, they're not all positive)Booking a large-scale group like an 18 piece orchestra can be a real challenge. Learn the ins and outs of money deals with venues...
2023-08-2139 min
Fantasy Baseball from Prospect361.com2105 - Waiver Wire - August 20, 2023Waiver Wire August 20, 2023Osleivis Basabe, SS/3B, TBR (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Charlie Blackmon, OF, COL (CBS: 44% rostered, ESPN: 16% rostered): Home runs on back-to-back days in his first week of baseball since June 10. So far, so very good! Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, CHC (CBS: 20% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Mauricio Dubon, 2B/SS/OF, HOU (CBS: 26% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered): Stone Garrett, OF, WAS (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 5% rostered): Kyle Harrison, SP, SFG (CBS: 23% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): check out the two-start week potential. Philly on Tuesday. The Giants said they would call him up this year and they have...
2023-08-2157 minHow Musicians Make ItWhat Makes a Good Song? // w Teghan DevonAdam sits down with Teghan Devon, the winner of the Mid-Atlantic Song Writing contest, and they talk about Teghan's recent songwriting workshop in Norway, what makes a good song, songwriting process, sync licensing, and a bunch more.Teghan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teghandevon/?hl=enTeghan on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wQKdeg6E2T3hggyYlDBmA?si=XVwQqSA0T1uVGJ5Df53uUA---------Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss-----------------------------
2023-08-141h 10How Musicians Make ItHow Hippo Campus Drummer Whistler Isaiah Hears MusicHost Adam Meckler talks with Hippo Campus drummer and singer/songwriter Whistler Isaiah. Whistler gives a rare look into his early life in the circus. He discusses his struggles with performance anxiety, and what steps he takes to combat it. He breaks down the making of his song Baseball Cap off of his 2021 EP "Small Yard", digging deep on his writing style, the song's production, and the making of the music video.Whistler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7B37iPqnkhncqqqqHGKuek?si=Vy47eZceTiOJ7VDeNrsDDwHippo Campus on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1...
2023-08-071h 07
Jazz88Adam Meckler Gets the Orchestra Back Together for a Show at CroonersAdam Meckler isn't just a trumpet player. He's a writer, an arranger, a curator, an educator and more. He swung down from the Upper Peninsula to get his Twin Cities based orchestra back together for a show at Crooners on Friday. In the conversation Meckler and McPherson discuss Meckler's approach to big band writing, his love of reusing material and his dedication to sharing the tricks of trade with the next generation of musicians.
2023-08-0312 minThe Afternoon CruiseAdam Meckler Gets the Orchestra Back Together for a Show at CroonersAdam Meckler isn't just a trumpet player. He's a writer, an arranger, a curator, an educator and more. He swung down from the Upper Peninsula to get his Twin Cities based orchestra back together for a show at Crooners on Friday. In the conversation Meckler and McPherson discuss Meckler's approach to big band writing, his love of reusing material and his dedication to sharing the tricks of trade with the next generation of musicians.
2023-08-0312 minHow Musicians Make ItHow Adam Rapa Built a Company While Building an Artist CareerHost Adam Meckler met up with trumpet virtuoso and founder/owner of Lotus Trumpets to talk about how Rapa built his career as an artist while also building a company based on his trumpet designs. Lotus Trumpets is a growing brand making waves in the trumpet community, and Adam Rapa has long been making waves as a player with his virtuosic trumpet playing with orchestras and bands around the world. Rapa reveals how he pulled himself from living paycheck to paycheck to being a successful artist and business owner. Rapa's unique approach to business allows him to chase the...
2023-07-311h 05How Musicians Make It17 Singles in 17 Weeks: The Spotify Numbers Game (weeks 5 and 6) Listen along as Adam grows his band's monthly listeners on Spotify from 9 to more than 5,000 in seven weeks. Lulu's Playground has now released 7 singles over 7 weeks as a part of their 17 singles in 17 weeks campaign. In this episode, Adam talks Spotify-specific release strategy and covers how to pitch to editorial playlists, and what strategies you can take to maximize your chances of getting on to Spotify algorithmic playlists. He digs in to the data behind the Lulu's Playground releases, and distills specific lessons we can take away for our own upcoming album and/or single releases.
2023-05-1516 minHow Musicians Make ItMake the Bug a Feature // Ian Allison (July 2022)This episode is a re-run of Adam's inspiring conversation with Bassist, content creator, recording artist, MD Ian Allison. Ian discusses his approach to content creation, the things he's learned on his path of being a studio bass player, and shares insights on how to tap into the best part of you as an artist. Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmartinallison/?hl=enScott's Bass Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN7TJl_xN9M---------Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig...
2023-05-011h 00How Musicians Make It17 Singles in 17 Weeks: Working the Spotify Algorithm (Weeks 3 and 4)The numbers are in, and host Adam's plan to take over the world via Spotify is...working? It's pretty wild how much the Lulu's Playground Spotify listenership has grown in just three weeks and a few days. Listen to hear more about the numbers, the trends, the approach, and the plans for the future. A must-listen series for artists getting ready to release new music!Lulu's Playground on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iRINNxUHjQ3ZfUGczGGIC?si=9saXomn9R1-mdxEpcke2VASideshow Suite album: https://lulusplayground.bandcamp.com/album/sideshow-suite---------...
2023-04-2415 minHow Musicians Make It5 Mistakes Musicians Commonly Make In this episode, host Adam Meckler talks 5 mistakes musicians commonly make in 2023. Discussing release strategy, balancing social media output versus building a live show, merch, creating a scene vs waiting for the phone to ring, and repetition. This is a big one. Lots of advice on how to overcome these obstacles and make the best of 2023. ------------Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss-----------------------------Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out...
2023-04-1731 minHow Musicians Make It17 Singles in 17 Weeks: Working the Spotify Algorithm (weeks 1&2)Adam discusses his newest experiment in learning the best way to release music on Spotify: 17 singles in 17 weeks is an effort to release music the way Spotify wants. Two weeks in, and the results are already interesting. Follow the progress as the Lulu's Playground account releases 17 singles in 17 weeks.Lulu's Playground on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iRINNxUHjQ3ZfUGczGGIC?si=9saXomn9R1-mdxEpcke2VASideshow Suite album: https://lulusplayground.bandcamp.com/album/sideshow-suite---------Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group...
2023-04-1410 minHow Musicians Make ItTouring, Academia, and Making Connections: A Trombonist's Journey with Ryan ChristiansonIn this episode of Gig Boss, we talk to Ryan Christianson, a highly respected trombonist based in Chicago. Ryan shares his experiences of touring with Dallas Brass and performing all over the United States. He discusses how he navigates the challenges of balancing performing with graduate school and academia. Ryan also provides valuable insights on how to make connections in a new city and build a career in music. Whether you're a performer or a music enthusiast, this episode is packed with great tips and advice for succeeding in the music industry. Tune in to learn from Ryan's inspiring...
2023-04-101h 02How Musicians Make It"Einstein and Hercules" // w Rex RichardsonAdam sits down (in the same room!) with international trumpet soloist Rex Richardson and talks to him about the lessons he learned touring with jazz legend Joe Henderson, how he has developed a career as an internationally recognized soloist in both the jazz and classical styles, and how he has been able to balance academia and a robust tour schedule."ONE OF THE FINEST VIRTUOSOS OF OUR TIME" - the Brass Herald"A STANDOUT SOLOIST WITH THE POWER, RANGE AND FLEXIBILITY TO RIVAL FREDDIE HUBBARD AND WOODY SHAW" -DownBeat Magazinehttps://rexrichardson.net...
2023-04-0357 minHow Musicians Make ItWhere Does Confidence Come From? // w Kai SandovalAdam talks with NYC trumpeter Kai Sandoval on how he built his full-time playing career in New York, his transition from Boston to NYC, and where his confidence as a performer and trumpeter comes from. Digging deep on this idea that confidence is an integral part of of being an artist and performer, our conversation on strategies for building confidence is a valuable asset for budding musicians and professionals alike.Follow Kai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaisandovalmusic/?hl=enShag Horns: https://www.shaghorns.com/--------Download Gig Boss...
2023-03-271h 03How Musicians Make ItDefining Success in Music // w Carnage the Executioner Adam talks with Hip Hop artist/beatboxer Carnage the Executioner about how he as maintained a successful career in Hip Hop for decades. Carnage tells all on booking shows on tours, blowing up stages no matter the audience size, selling physical merch, why he is still able to sell CDs, winning grants, and a whole bunch more. This episode is packed with info for any musician to use as a model for success.April 1st 2023 Live album Recording: https://tinyurl.com/37am2nt9Carnage on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carnagetheexecutioner/?hl=en...
2023-03-2047 min
Dirt from the Road with Brett NewskiNEWSKI on surviving the modern music industry - Gig Boss podcastNEWSKI guests on Gig Boss podcast about survivng the modern music industry. host: Adam Meckler More on NEWSKI: https://newskimusic.com/ More on Gig Boss: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gig-boss/id1604648883 NEWSKI ON TOUR: 3/29 - YPSILANTI, MI - Ziggys 3/30 - HAMILTON, ON - Mill’s Hardware 3/31 - TORONTO, ON - Horseshoe Tavern 4/1 - ELORA, ON - Elora Brewing Co 4/2 - BARRIE, ON - Queens Hotel 4/6 - STEVEN'S POINT, WI - UWSP Dreyfus Center 4/7 - MIL...
2023-03-1352 minHow Musicians Make ItFrom Puerto Rico to Chicago: A Journey of Jazz and Cultural Fusion with Saxophonist Roy McGrathIn this episode of the Gig Boss Podcast, host Adam Meckler sits down with the talented Chicago-based saxophonist Roy McGrath. Originally from Puerto Rico, Roy came to the United States to pursue a career in Jazz music, and his unique blend of traditional Puerto Rican rhythms with Jazz has earned him a nomination for a Latin Grammy. Roy shares his experiences as a full-time saxophonist, discussing how he booked and funded tours around Asia, the US, and Latin America. He offers practical advice on overcoming fear, improving your craft, and being a force in the industry. Join us for...
2023-03-1351 minHow Musicians Make ItThe MLC is a Game-Changer for ArtistsThe Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is a government organization tasked with collecting your streaming royalties...for free. That's right. You no longer need to pay astronomical fees to distribution companies like Tunecore, Distrokid, and CD Baby for royalty collection. This is huge! There are some caveats, so listen for more...www.themlc.com-----Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss-----------------------------Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this...
2023-03-0906 minHow Musicians Make ItTunecore, Distrokid, or CD Baby: Which is Better?Adam breaks down the pros and cons of the "big 3" distribution companies. Having used each platform extensively, Adam covers the general cost of each platform, how each platform makes money (because they're all making money on YOU), whether they collect mechanical royalties or not (some plans don't!), whether they collect royalties for covers (some don't!), options for publishing (PROs) and opportunties for sync, buying licenses for covers, and the "bells and whistles" of each platform (promotion, spotify presave, artist verification check marks etc).This is a must-listen for anyone looking to release music and looking for the...
2023-03-0644 minHow Musicians Make ItBuilding a Recording Studio // with Adam Tucker (Signaturetone Recording)In this episode of Gig Boss Podcast, Adam talks with his old friend and studio owner Adam Tucker, who shared valuable insights on building a recording studio, building a client base, and the role of producers in music.Key Takeaways:Building a studio requires more than just equipment.When it comes to building a client base, Tucker creates a positive atmosphere in the studio.Tucker believes that engineers can also be producers, but it's important to understand the differences between the two roles and know when to wear each hat.
2023-02-271h 03How Musicians Make ItMaking a Living in Music Today: Insights from Brett NewskiIn this episode of the Gig Boss Podcast, Adam sits down with Brett Newski, the mastermind behind the band Newski. With more than a decade of touring experience under his belt, Brett shares his insights on how to make a successful career in music today. He's a creative force and has found innovative ways to make money including merch items like abstract art, books he's written, and tshirts about Macaulay Culkin. He explains how Patreon saved his ass, and asks the question: "what's the next big merch thing for artists? Whats the next CD?". Brett and Adam discuss how...
2023-02-2054 minHow Musicians Make ItSync Licensing 101 with xJ-Will: The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Your EarningsJoin us for an in-depth conversation with sync licensing expert Josh Williams, also known as xJ-Will. In this episode, we dive into the world of sync licensing with Josh as our guide. From finding the right publisher to submitting your original music for performance royalties, Josh shares his wealth of knowledge on the ins and outs of sync licensing. He provides valuable tips on how to prepare your music for sync and how to maximize your earnings through ASCAP and BMI. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable...
2023-02-1346 minHow Musicians Make ItThe King of Royalty Free Music: Kevin MacLeodWe've been trained to make people pay for our music. We've been told we need to actively monetize everything we make. Well, what happens if you don't? What happens when you give away everything for free? Kevin MacLeod knows. Kevin is a music maker, computer coder, and creator of Incompetech.com, a site where you can go grab music for any kind of thing that you are making. For free. Created by Kevin. It's a royalty-free library that is up for grabs. Literally! Want to learn how to publish your music to the public domain or obtain a creative...
2023-02-0633 minHow Musicians Make ItShould we Embrace A.I. Music and Art?A new social media trend has created a war. The recent popularity of the Lensa app, an app that uses artificial intelligence to create badass images of you, has caused quite the stir in the music and art communities. By embracing this new technology, are we beginning a slide down a slippery slope? Could A.I. take the jobs of musicians and artists in the near future?In this episode, Adam discusses the good and bad of A.I., focusing on what each individual person can control in their own circles of influence. Adam explores some A...
2022-12-1938 minHow Musicians Make ItZero to 5,000 Subscribers on Youtube // w Mike MaloneMike Malone tells host Adam Meckler how he went from zero to more than 5,000 subscribers on Youtube. He details his workflow, and zeroes in on how to create a routine for content creation that is sustainable and repeatable.Mike's work as a gigging drummer and bandleader is extensive. Adam and Mike discuss when to take a booking percentage, potential consequences for not contracting your next gig, charging the right amount and a bunch more.Mike Malone on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-GaThKPpRR17nBDrUHYugThat Ludwig Restoration Video we talked about: https...
2022-12-121h 03How Musicians Make ItSpotify WarpedHow badly has Spotify Wrapped warped your perspective of where you are as an artist? Adam talks the good, bad, and ugly of streaming services (focusing on Spotify), how he interprets and uses his Spotify Wrapped numbers, and whether or not A.I. will be the death of artists being able to build something on streaming.Stuff I Talked About:New Supercell album: https://ffm.to/supercellChart Metric: https://chartmetric.comDIY Musician Podcast: https://podcast.cdbaby.comMusic Business WW article on A.I.: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide...
2022-12-0542 minHow Musicians Make It#1 on iTunes, PBS Sound Field // w LA BucknerLA Buckner is a drummer and producer from North Minneapolis. His band Big Homie went #1 on iTunes, and LA is one of the faces of the hit YouTube series PBS Sound Field, which just renewed for another six episodes. LA discusses how chooses what gigs to play and why, what he's working on in his home studio, his philosophy on music making and a bunch more.Listen to Big Homie: https://open.spotify.com/album/6zu5JFRl9YgXZ9eYew7IN5?si=7hYlOCFrRrWOhhyoryz5aAWatch PBS Sound Field: https://youtube.com/@SoundFieldPBSFollow LA...
2022-11-281h 00How Musicians Make ItTouring with Ray Charles, Playing on Broadway in NYC // w Mike Christianson Imagine getting the chance to play with Ray Charles, and then the first thing he says about your playing is "3rd trombone too Godamn loud!" -- Despite Mike's "confident" bone playing on his first gig with Ray, his time in Ray's band lasted two years, and included playing trombone AND bass. Mike then spent more than 20 years in NYC playing on Broadway and playing for legendary Jazz artists like Fred Hirsch, Maria Schneider, and John Hollenbeck. Mike's career reminds us that it doesn't matter where you're from (Mike hails from Fargo, North Dakota), you can make a legendary career...
2022-11-211h 13How Musicians Make It9 Characteristics of a Great Side MusicianHost Adam Meckler discusses the 9 characteristics generally embodied by a successful side musician. You wondering why you're not getting more calls to go on tours? Why you're not getting called back after you're in the circle? These 9 tips will help!Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigbossBumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9-----------------------------Interested in hearing music made by...
2022-11-1431 minHow Musicians Make ItMake More by Repurposing Your MusicUse the material you already have to make more art, and make more money! Adam discusses 10 ways to repurpose your music, most of which he has done himself. Repurposing music can help keep you productive, help keep you motivated, make you more money, and open up opportunities for collaboration!Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigbossBumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9...
2022-11-0732 minHow Musicians Make ItHow to Keep the Band Together // w Erik Jacobson of Mama Digdown'sErik Jacobson has kept is band Mama Digdown's Brass Band together for 30 years. 30 years! Adam talks with Erik about how he formed the band, his experiences playing in New Orleans, and strategies for keeping his band together for decades. Erik is also the "King of the Side-Hustle" with an ebay businesses selling clothes he finds at thrift stores, and a BBQ business catering for parties around the Twin Cities. Erik discusses his side-hustle secrets, and what his income from those side-hustles has paid for.Mama Digdown's: https://mamadigdown.com/Mama Digdown's on Spotify: https://open...
2022-10-3152 minHow Musicians Make ItLessons Learned Working with Whitney Houston // w Adi Yeshaya Adam talks with keyboard p[ayer and arranger Adi Yeshaya about working with Whitney Houston. Prince, and arranging for The Voice. They discuss how Adi established himself on the scene, and his long journey from starting his own big band and teaching private lessons, to arranging for, and touring with Whitney Houston, and teaching at Berklee College of Music.Adi's Website (find his seminar course there): https://www.adiyeshaya.com/Playlist of Adi's string arrangements including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Prince, and more: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-p5Dt5HyButaGJTce32_o6XT74sL_rP
2022-10-2434 minHow Musicians Make ItHow to Fall in Love With Music AgainFrom host Adam Meckler:"As BB King once sang, "the thrill is gone" - I know the feeling. In this episode, I discuss 6 things I do to keep the fire lit. Each career in music is as unique as each person in the field, but we will all experience highs and lows. The key is to stay in the game. I find myself saying this to students frequently: "Whoever stays in the game the longest wins." Like a kid harping "nah nah nah nah boo boo" in that minor third interval, whoever stays in the game the...
2022-10-1741 minHow Musicians Make ItMusic as a Communal Experience // w Wayne TuckerAdam talks with Brooklyn-based trumpeter/singer/songwriter Wayne Tucker (Taylor Swift, Brass Against, Eric Hutchinson) about how he has changed his approach to music making from a "me to you" experience into an "us" experience. His band started playing in Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn during the Covid pandemic. With no permit and no plan, the band played regularly there, making enough money to sustain themselves during a global shut-down, and making an unexpected impact on their community in the process. Wayne now applies the lessons he learned from his experiences in Grand Army Plaza to his shows in...
2022-10-101h 00How Musicians Make ItPortals // w Caroline DavisAdam talks with award-winning saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Caroline Davis about how she approaches preparing to record new music, how she funds her albums, her history growing up in Singapore, gender in music, and more.Caroline's Website: http://www.carolinedavis.org/Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinedavismusic/?hl=enPortals, Volume 1 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2F3rueu7368euUhk79eAX3____Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine...
2022-10-0358 minHow Musicians Make ItNew Memphis Colorways // w Paul TaylorAdam and Paul Taylor talk about Paul's upbringing in Memphis, the impact of the Memphis scene and sound on his own playing and music, his unique beginnings in music, the influence of his father and step father, both of whom were storied songwriters and recording engineers in Memphis, and ultimately playing with heroes like Kirk Whalum, Chuck Prophet, Eric Gales, and Ann Peebles.Paul's Website: http://www.paulsnowflaketaylor.com/Paul on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20VWFuTbgbJt9iUtn6AZ9A?si=fu9xAhV4SvKjVQRXZD9CXAPaul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-09-2655 minHow Musicians Make ItEnter the Blue // w Dave ChisholmHost Adam Meckler talks with comic book artist and musician Dave Chisholm about combing his passions for comics and music in the form of the graphic novels Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in California, and Enter the Blue, a fictional story of a young woman coming up as a jazz trumpeter in New York City that includes a wild conspiracy about Blue Notes Records. Dave highlights his interactions with Blue Note in the creation of Enter the Blue, explains why he has a strong aversion to "experts", and reveals his "The Four Es" of how to build a following...
2022-09-191h 13How Musicians Make It9 Ways to Create a Meaningful Career in MusicNo two music careers look alike. From day-jobbers to full-time pros, there are loads ways to make a meaningful career in music. Host Adam Meckler discusses 9 ways to make a career in music, and includes how each model works, and ways to succeed within each model._____________________Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigbossBumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9------------------------------
2022-09-1247 minHow Musicians Make ItCDs vs Streaming, Are Music Degrees Irresponsible? // w Steve ColeIn the wake of Biden's announcement to forgive student debt, Host Adam Meckler's 130k in student loans, and his two music degrees have him wondering: is it irresponsible for institutions to be giving out music degrees? Adam asks Smooth Jazz sax master Steve Cole about his breakout late 90s album "Stay Awhile", his first record deal, how the major label game has changed, CDs vs Streaming and more. While being a world-class saxophonist with 10s of millions of streams on Spotify, Steve is also a music business professor at University of St Thomas in Minneapolis. He and Adam discuss...
2022-09-0532 minHow Musicians Make ItGetting Started with Sync Licensing // w Graham Barton (aka Sync Beast)In all of the potential avenues for monetizing our music, why aren't more of us exploring sync? Adam talks with the founder of Sync Beast, Graham Barton, about how Graham conceptualizes music for sync. Graham reveals his "Setup, Build, Arrival" formula, and breaks down each piece of the formula using examples from his own experiences. Get started on your sync journey. Sitting on some tracks? Releasing songs as an artist looking to grow a fanbase? Why not also prepare your stuff for sync?Sync Beast: https://www.syncbeast.co/Graham Barton on Instagram: https://www...
2022-08-2950 minHow Musicians Make ItStrategies for Booking Tours // w Brian Courage and Andrew GreenHost Adam Meckler talks with band mates Brian Courage (bass) and Andrew Green (drums), from his new trio Supercell, on the final day of their Midwest tour. They sit in Brian's Chicago home and talk about how to book tours effectively, particularly how to afford touring when you're getting started building an audience in new areas. Brian and Andrew discuss their side-gigs, and Brian gives his "best day and time to email a venue" about booking a show formula. Lots in this episode about anchor gigs, what they are, and how to get them!Supercell Band on...
2022-08-221h 15How Musicians Make ItWhat do Indie Record Labels Do? Adam recalls his experiences releasing albums on indie record labels. He lays out what will likely be expected of you, the artist, and what you should expect from the label. Adam gives his pros and cons list for releasing with an indie label, and addresses questions like: "Why would I release on an indie label if all they do is digital distribution?", and "Do I need to cover the cost of recording/mastering/printing?". Adam reads directly from an email he recently received from an indie label asking for all of the materials for an upcoming release. Hear what...
2022-08-1524 min
Streamline with Mike WarnerAdam Meckler and Mike Warner talk Song Pitching, Emails, In-store Music and moreI've got another special long-form conversation to share with you. This comes courtesy of Adam Meckler and the GigBoss Podcast. Thanks to Adam for giving me permission to upload this episode and share it with all of you. If you like what you hear please consider subscribing to the GigBoss Podcast!
In this episode Adam Meckler talks with Mike about strategy for pitching songs via Spotify for Artists, why emails are better than socials when building fan-artist relationships, how to get your music in retail stores, and a bunch more
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2022-08-1157 minHow Musicians Make ItOvercoming Imposter Syndrome // w John Raymond You know the feeling. You've done the work. You've prepared for the gig. You can't shake that nagging feeling that you don't belong there. That you don't deserve to be there. Or that you're not good enough. Musicians deal with self-doubt and imposter syndrome as much as any profession. Why does it happen? And what can you do to get out of your own way in order to focus on making great music? Host Adam Meckler talks with trumpeter, band leader, composer, and educator John Raymond about his time on the New York City Jazz scene. His own experiences...
2022-08-081h 02How Musicians Make ItWork Hard, Playlist Hard // w Mike WarnerMike Warner is the author of "Work Hard, Playlist Hard", a comprehensive how-to on building your presence and listenership on streaming platforms. Gig Boss host, Adam Meckler talks with Mike about strategy for pitching songs via Spotify for Artists, why emails are better than socials when building fan-artist relationships, how to get your music in retail stores, and a bunch more.Work Hard Playlist Hard Book: https://amzn.to/3BoKcQF____________________________Stuff we talked about:Chartmetric: https://chartmetric.com/Spotify for Artists: https://artists.spotify.com/Soundiiz: https...
2022-08-0153 minHow Musicians Make ItHow to Make it in the New Music Business // w Ari HerstandHe wrote the book on it! Ari Herstand is an expert in the new music business, and learned what he knows by grinding it out, learning it the hard way. Join Adam and Ari as they discuss how to get your music heard on Spotify, how to make impactful videos on TikTok, how to find your target audience, and lots more.____________________________Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigbossBumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open...
2022-07-2550 minHow Musicians Make ItShould I Hire a Publicist? In this episode, host Adam Meckler recalls the three instances in which he hired a publicist for his album releases. He reveals the cost, and the expectations on both sides of the partnership. And how the campaigns went (spoiler: it wasn't the greatest). Is it right for your new single? Your new album? Do album reviews even matter anymore? Do you still need to print CDs? Adam touches on each of these subjects as they relate to his own experiences.Stuff I talked about:Work Hard, Playlist Hard Book, by Mike Warner: https://amzn.to/3...
2022-07-1829 minHow Musicians Make ItMake the Bug a Feature // w Ian AllisonHost Adam Meckler talks with Ian Allison - Bass player, content creator, and MD for Eric Hutchinson. Ian tells the story of being fired from his first studio session, what he learned, and how he's become an in-demand studio bass player since. Ian is a content creator for Scott's Bass Lessons, a Youtube channel boasting more than 1 Million subscribers. He's grown his Instagram to over 30k followers, and he has some thoughts on why that growth has happened quickly and consistently. Ian is a passionate and thoughtful artist, with a heart for communicating the reasons for his success in...
2022-07-111h 02How Musicians Make ItFrom Child Prodigy to Cultural Phenomenon // w Grace KellyWhat happens when a child prodigy grows up? Do they continue in the same path, or do they divert? Do they mature, and become artists? In this episode, host Adam Meckler talks with saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader Grace Kelly. Grace started her career as a child prodigy, performing professionally starting at age 12. With her dad as her manager, she toured the world playing with ensembles like the Boston Pops, and making albums with saxophone greats like Lee Konitz and Phil Woods. Adam and Grace talk about her development as an artist, and explore the music she is making today...
2022-07-0442 minHow Musicians Make ItBecoming a Touring Musician // w Brandon Commodore In this episode, I talk with Band Leader and Drummer for rising R&B star Stokley (Mint Condition) about how he became a touring artist with little activity on Social Media, what it was like growing up with parents who both played in Grammy award winning bands, and what it was like performing for Prince at Paisley Park. Brandon talks about his use of technology on the stage, and gives important lessons for any up-and-coming professional musician who aspires to tour in a major act.Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoncommodore/?hl=en...
2022-06-2735 minHow Musicians Make ItCombining Art and Music to Create NFTs // w DrewMadeStuff (aka Drew Morton)The recent volatility of crypto has one side screaming "told you so!" and the other side buying up more assets. Whether we like it or not, crypto has massive implications for buying and selling art, including music, and has the potential to be a massive game-changer for up-and-coming artists who are building their fan-bases online. My guest for today's episode is Drew Morton, who has combined his passion for music making, and his passion for digital art into NFTs that can be purchased on several platforms utilizing several different blockchains.In this episode, we talk about the...
2022-06-2035 minHow Musicians Make ItWorking with Prince, Touring with Kenny Loggins, Steve Miller, and Peter Frampton // w St. Paul PetersonOn this episode, St. Paul Peterson tells the story of upsetting Prince by leaving Prince's mentorship behind, and going out on his own. Since then, St. Paul has toured with artists like Kenny Loggins, Peter Frampton, Steve Miller, and Donny Osmond. St. Paul's new album "Break on Free" drops June, 2022 as he continues to push his career forward releasing new music, and touring with the greats.Grab a copy of St. Paul's new album: https://www.paulpeterson.com/Follow St. Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulpeterson/?hl=enListen to the...
2022-06-1346 minHow Musicians Make It3 Tools for Booking Gigs Do you struggle with booking gigs? Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned pro, booking gigs is easily one of the most frustrating and least fun things about being a musician. In this episode, Adam gives you 3 tools that he has used to book gigs all over the world with his own bands.____________________________Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigbossBumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5...
2022-06-0629 min
Pubs. Pints. People.Celebratory BrewsIn this episode, Clare Philips, Simon Webster and David King and joined by Fergus Fitzgerald, head brewer at Adnams and creator of the ‘Thank Brew’ pale ale that is being brewed and sold by brewers and publicans to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Ahead of the Glasgow Real Ale Festival on 16-18 June, they sit down with Walter Ross to learn a bit about the role of a festival steward, a real unsung hero of the festival, being the first port of call for visitors, keeping everyone safe, and doing whatever is needed to keep the show on the road.
2022-06-0153 minHow Musicians Make ItHow to Get a Gig and Keep It // w Kevin Gastonguay Ever wonder why you see the same person in a bunch of high-profile bands? How did they get those gigs? Why does everyone want to hire them? Well, in this episode, Adam talks with Kevin Gastonguay, keyboardist and composer for Cory Wong, Dr. Mambo's Combo, New Sound Underground, and a whole slew of other bands. Kevin reveals his strategy for learning new music, and why he thinks bands continue to hire him over others.Stream Kevin's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HsDGMEu2jSzE79Uwm6dBy?si=dHOs-BWrQZGJOwI3fHLtWgKevin on Instagram: https...
2022-05-301h 11How Musicians Make ItBuilding Youtube and TikTok Numbers // w The Black Trumpeter (AKA Aaron Washington)Looking to build your Youtube and TikTok numbers? Host Adam Meckler talks with Youtube and TikTok creator Aaron Washington on how he built is Youtube following (The Black Trumpeter) to nearly 50,000 subscribers, and how he built is TikTok (ClarionCast) to over 340K+ Followers and more than 7M likes. Known as "The Louis Armstrong of TikTok", Aaron provides educational content for beginning to advanced trumpeters, everything ranging from how to play a single note, to how to play a complicated Jazz solo. He talks about how he got a gig promoting the Disney Pixar film "Soul", his income pie between...
2022-05-2349 minHow Musicians Make ItTouring with Cory Wong, Building Spotify and Instagram Numbers, Making Authentic Music // w Sam GreenfieldHost Adam Meckler talks with saxophonist, vocalist, producer Sam Greenfield. Sam tours with Cory Wong, and has more than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His new album Sam Greenfield Sucks features funky and soulful grooves, slammin horn solis, fun songs, and a healthy dose of comedy. The new album also features artists like Dave Koz, Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy), John Lampley (Steven Colbert) and many others!Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgreenfieldmusic/?hl=enSam on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03ZdbEBsbFHG3uJC6gYiOYSam on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com...
2022-05-0258 minHow Musicians Make ItMusic and Poetry, Building Music Community // w Katie ErnstHost Adam Meckler talks with Chicago-based bassist/vocalist/composer/educator Katie Ernst. Katie is one third of the acclaimed trio Twin Talk, which also features Dustin Laurenzi (Bon Iver) on Tenor Saxophone, and Andrew Green on Drums. She has performed with MacArthur Fellow and renown pianist/composer Jason Moran at the Chicago Symphony Center and the Kennedy Center. She's an award-winning bassist and a composer praised by Jazziz, the Chicago Tribune and others.Katie's Website: https://www.katieernst.com/Listen To Twin Talk/Buy Some Merch: https://linktr.ee/twintalkbandLittle Words on...
2022-04-2550 minHow Musicians Make ItTouring with Count Basie Orchestra, Monetizing Your Online Content, Building a Music Business // w Kris JohnsonHost Adam Meckler talks with Trumpeter/Composer/Educator/Touring Artist Kris Johnson about his time touring with the Count Basie Orchestra, why he left his University gig to come back to Detroit, and how he's building passive income through online educational content. Kris offers his "Big 3" of being a musician, and how he landed a gig doing the score for a web series. Kris and Adam also unpack the term "Jazz" and discuss the recent use of Black American Music (or BAM) in its place. And of course, they talk a little trumpet.Learn from Kris: https...
2022-04-181h 09How Musicians Make ItMoving to L.A., Landing a Record Deal, Being Yourself // with Cameron KinghornHost Adam Meckler talks with old friend and collaborator Cameron Kinghorn about his recent move to L.A., his success with his band King Pari, working with Dessa, landing record label and distribution deals, and more. Cameron reveals things that have happened since his move to L.A. that never could have happened had he stayed in Minneapolis.King Pari: https://www.instagram.com/kingparimusic/?hl=enKing Pari on Tour: https://www.kingparimusic.com/tour____________________________Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigbossJoin the Gig Boss Facebook...
2022-04-111h 13How Musicians Make ItFrom Billboard Top 10 Hit Maker to Tech Co-Founder // with Gigamesh (aka Matt Masurka)Host Adam Meckler has a conversation with indie dance DJ Gigamesh about his rise to fame as a remixing hit-maker. They talk about his deals with record labels, how he got to 3.8 Million monthly listeners on Spotify, and why those Spotify numbers aren't worth what you might think. Matt (Gigamesh) describes what lead him to change career lanes, learn to code, and become cofounder of Sound.XYZ, a web3 company built to solve the fan to artist relationship problem.Gigamesh feat. Jana Nyberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra9lFNglvIQGigamesh on Spotify: https...
2022-04-0457 minHow Musicians Make ItMusic Production, Sync Licensing, Virtual Reality, and Australian Beer // with Jaron JayHost Adam Meckler has an epic conversation with producer, multi-instrumentalist, solo artist Jaron Jay. Adam and Jaron talk about Jaron's job making music for a sync licensing company in Germany, Jaron's workflow as a producer, the scene in Australia, making music through a pandemic, vintage beer commercials, Virtual Reality and lots more. Jaron even calls Adam out for using a 4 over a Major 7 chord on Adam's new album.Jaron on Instagram: @Jaron.JayJaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaronjayofficial____________________Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss...
2022-03-2800 minHow Musicians Make ItHow Marketing Agencies Choose Music for Ads and Sync Licensing // With Tess Nyberg Host Adam Meckler and guest Tess Nyberg talk about how Tess chooses music when she's working on ads for brands like Cheerios, Skippy, Hormel, Reeses, Larabar, Totinos and more. She is Group Creative Director at Martin Williams Advertising, and sits on the board of MPLS Madwomen, an organization that exists to empower women's voices and increase gender equity in the Twin Cities creative industry._____________________Stuff we talked about:Pond5 Music (stock music database): https://www.pond5.com/Marmoset Music: https://www.marmosetmusic.com/Who'z the Boss: https://whozthebossmusic.com/
2022-03-2134 minHow Musicians Make ItOptimism, NFTs vs Streaming, and Creating Community // with Scott LeGereHost Adam Meckler talks with Scott LeGere, who has engineered Grammy nominated albums, done commercial spots for companies like Target and Walmart, owned and operated indie record labels, recording studios, media companies and more. He's Assistant Professor of Music Industry at Minnesota State University Mankato. Plus...he's an optimist! Hear from Scott on why he believes there are reasons to be optimistic for artists today.Work Hard, Playlist Hard book: HereChart Metric: Advancing Music with the Power of Data: HereNIVA----Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr...
2022-03-1456 minHow Musicians Make ItTouring With Pitbull, Healthy Living, and Determination // with Lucia Sarmiento Host Adam Meckler and guest Lucia Sarmiento talk about Lu's recent tours with Pit Bull, how she built her followings on Youtube, Spotify, and Instagram, and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Lucia tells the incredible story of how she got the gig with Pit Bull, and talks about getting comfortable with the non-musical aspects of performing like dancing, in-ear monitors, and "looking like a rock star" while playing the guitar. She talks about her continual exploration in to who she is as an artist, and her desire to explore things like singing and dancing on a deeper...
2022-03-0747 minHow Musicians Make ItBuilding Spotify and Youtube Numbers, Paying Rent with Passive Income // with Jason Fabus (JFab)We are joined by beat-maker, accordion player, saxophonist, vocalist, pianist.....okay… multi-instrumentalist, multi-talented chameleon Jason Fabus (JFab Productions). Jason plays everything from trad Jazz to Polka to Dilla-style hip hop beats that often feature collaborators. He's based in LA where he freelances as an instrumentalist, and pays rent with passive income from Youtube, Spotify, and other online streaming platforms.Jason and Host Adam Meckler talk about the importance of understanding music technology, how to get connected in the Low-Fi beat scene, how to get your tracks on Spotify playlists, how to build your following on sites like Yo...
2022-03-0157 minHow Musicians Make ItGig Boss Podcast - The Trailer // With Adam MecklerWelcome to the Gig Boss podcast! My name is Adam Meckler, and I'm the host. My wife Jana will also make some hosting appearances. We're here to talk with creatives who are making it, and ask them how they're doing it. How did you increase your Spotify numbers? How did you build your Youtube following? How do you license music? What's it like to perform in front of a hundred thousand people every night on a Stadium tour? How do I contract a gig? How do I get started in the scene? Songwriting? NFTs? SO MANY QUESTIONS - If...
2022-02-0907 min
Copper Country TodayCCT 04-04-21 Segment A MTU Jazz ProgramDirector of Jazz Studies at MTU Adam Meckler has big plans for the program. He's hoping to build on a rich history by adding some new faculty members. There's now a third ensemble, specializing this year in New Orleans brass music. Learn more about Tech Jazz and how you can keep up on their exploits in the coming months.
2021-04-0539 min
star plusMark Levin Audio Rewind - 12/4/19On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, academics, Leninist’s, Maoist’s and the leftist wing of the Democrat Party are at war with the constitution. Just like President Woodrow Wilson once said: "the way to change the Constitution is through the courts." This is why it’s been open season on our founding documents and our liberty. Today's op-ed testimonies were nothing more than a show trial for democrats and law professors that want to impeach President Trump, minus Jonathan Turley who was the sole voice of reason in today's hearings. The Democrats have consistently been wrong; they were wrong on emolument...
2019-12-051h 56
The Afternoon CruiseLive From Studio 1: Greg Byers EnsembleThe Greg Byers Ensemble is lead by the cellist and bassist who bears the groups namesake. Greg is joined by Aaron Hedenstrom (Saxophone), Adam Meckler (Trumpet), Javier Santiago (Piano) and L.A. Buckner (Drums). The quintet tears through a energetic version of "7 Steps to Heaven" and an original from Greg called "Diversion." The session with Greg Byers originally aired April 12th 2019 on the Afternoon Cruise. Find out more from Greg at CelloGreg.com
2019-04-1617 min
Navigation – musical mediumLulu’s: will you marry me?Lulu’s Playground just had a rehearsal last night after a seven-months-long hiatus and, as they say, absence [most certainly] makes the heart grow fonder. Trumpeter Adam Meckler literally proposed marriage to the band and brought up recording an album. Those … Continue reading →
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