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The Unstarving Musician325 Music Collaboration: Tracee Perrin on Creative Partnerships, Life in Nashville, and Staying Healthy on TourThis music collaboration episode features the return of Tracee Perrin discussing her creative partnerships in Nashville and the release of her 2024 EP "The Clearing." Tracee shares insights about her upcoming single "Seasons Change" with Lauren Anderson and how their collaborative mini-tour succeeded through effective merchandise strategies. We explore the parallels between marriage and musical partnerships, techniques for maintaining vocal health while touring, and the creative process behind their joint content creation. Tracee reflects on embracing artistic challenges and her fear of not fulfilling her creative potential. Whether you're an independent musician looking to expand your collaborative projects or seeking...2025-05-0955 min
The Unstarving Musician324 Abe Partridge - Touring Strategy, Recording, Collaboration, and Documenting Undocumented FolkTouring strategy, recording, and collaboration are at the heart of this conversation with independent music artist Abe Partridge. Fresh from recording with Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, Abe shares his journey on the road since 2017, including performing with Matthew Sweet and recently signing with a booking agent. We explore his Alabama Astronaut podcast documenting the undocumented folk music of serpent-handling churches in Appalachia, and discuss practical approaches for planning shows, building industry relationships, and creating sustainable revenue through live performances rather than streaming. Gain valuable insights on navigating the music business as an independent artist who's found his unique...2025-04-2557 min
The Unstarving MusicianCanadian Immigration: Essential Legal Guide for Touring Musicians with Maggie StewartIn this episode, we explore Canadian immigration essentials for touring musicians with expert Maggie Stewart, a Los Angeles-based immigration lawyer with 15 years of experience specializing in Canadian immigration law. Discover crucial information about navigating criminal conviction waivers, work permit requirements, and visa processes for performing in Canada. Maggie shares valuable insights on border crossing best practices and insurance considerations that every touring artist should know. We also touch on the Canadian arts and festival scene. Whether you’re a musician, manager, crew member, or agent planning performances in Canada, this conversation provides actionable legal guidance to ensure yo...2025-04-1157 min
The Unstarving Musician322 Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of NarrativeCreative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofía Segovia, author of the internationally celebrated book "The Murmur of Bees." Our conversation explores the fascinating parallels between writing novels and creating music - from creative discipline and narrative techniques to building an international audience and adapting to changing industries. This interview had personal significance as Segovia's novel is set in Linares, Mexico. Linares was the birthplace of my father in 1922, creating a powerful connection that became even more meaningful after my recent journey to Mexican citizenship. Segovia shares insights f...2025-03-281h 04
The Unstarving Musician321 Maximizing Video Promotion Impact: Andy Gesner's Strategies for Independent Musicians Effective video promotion strategies can transform an independent artist’s career, as demonstrated by Hip Video Promo founder Andy Gesner in this informative conversation. With 25 years of experience connecting musicians to audiences through visual content, Andy shares the tactics behind breakthrough successes like Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” and The Lumineers’ “Ho Hey” videos that propelled these artists to new heights of recognition. From his studio in South River, New Jersey, Andy reveals what truly matters in today’s digital landscape: authentic engagement over vanity metrics, consistent content creation schedules, and leveraging the right platforms for your genre and audience. Yo...2025-03-141h 00
The Unstarving Musician320 Musician Health Strategies: Navigating Music Industry Relationships for Career LongevityMusician health strategies are essential tools for navigating the complex web of personal and professional relationships that can make or break long-term success in the music industry. This episode explores the unique relationship dynamics that musicians face, where the lines between personal and professional connections often blur in ways both enriching and challenging. Drawing from our Liner Notes Insider three-part series, we examine how to build effective support networks that understand the musician lifestyle, manage the guilt and obligations that come with creative careers, and implement practical self-care routines that sustain creativity. We also discuss how to...2025-02-2829 min
The Unstarving Musician319 Musician Well-being: Breaking the Suffering Artist Myth for Sustainable SuccessThis episode explores musician well-being and challenges the persistent "suffering artist" myth. Drawing from recent examples of successful artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Ashe, Robonzo examines how prioritizing mental health leads to sustainable music careers rather than limiting them. Discover practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing performance demands, and creating sustainable touring schedules that protect your creative energy. Learn why being transparent about mental health challenges can actually strengthen fan relationships rather than damage them. Whether you're a touring musician, recording artist, or industry professional, this episode provides actionable insights for maintaining well-being while pursuing...2025-02-2108 min
The Unstarving Musician318 Music Business Essentials – A Musician's Guide to Copyrights, Contracts & Cash FlowMusic business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financial practices that help independent musicians protect their work and build sustainable careers. From copyright registration and performance contracts to accounting basics and tax planning, we provide actionable steps for managing the business side of music while staying focused on creativity. Learn how to establish proper documentation, maximize royalty collection, and implement smart financial tracking that will serve your music career for years to come. Episode links & resources Support the Unstarving Musician The...2025-02-0720 min
The Unstarving Musician317 Tour Planning – Essential Strategies for Independent Musicians' SuccessTour planning requires careful strategy and execution for independent musicians to succeed on the road. In this episode, I share key insights from Liner Notes Insider on venue selection, tour management, fan engagement, and revenue optimization. Learn practical approaches to building sustainable tours and get a glimpse of the exclusive content available to Liner Notes Insider subscribers. Whether planning your first tour or looking to improve your touring game, this episode delivers actionable tips for the independent touring musician. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ...2025-01-3114 min
The Unstarving Musician316 Home Recording: A Drummer's Guide to Getting StartedHome recording doesn't require a professional studio - it requires understanding fundamentals, making smart choices about gear, and focusing on performance quality. In this episode, I share my journey from basic podcast recording to producing music, including practical tips on choosing your first DAW, selecting an audio interface, and setting up your recording space. You'll learn about essential gear, common connectivity issues, and how to manage the learning curve without getting overwhelmed. Whether you're a drummer looking to record your kit or a musician wanting to capture your ideas, this guide will help you start your home recording journey w...2025-01-1751 min
The Unstarving Musician315 Tony Harrah – Book Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Industry IndependenceBook marketing takes center stage in part two of my conversation with independent musician and author Tony Harrah. He breaks down his mathematical approach to sales strategy, sharing insights on reaching target audiences without traditional industry gatekeepers. From his decision to self-narrate audio books to his perspective on working with publicists and labels, Tony offers practical wisdom for creative entrepreneurs. This continuation of last week's discussion explores the current state of music, his marketing plans for his latest releases, and the launch of TheGreasyHedonist.com as his creative hub. Catch his album "Unicorns" on Soundcloud and discover...2025-01-1048 min
The Unstarving Musician314 Lyrical Poetry – Tony Harrah on the Parallels of Book and Music MarketingIndependent musician and author Tony Harrah shares his lyrical poetry journey across the music and literary worlds. In this first of two parts, Tony discusses his realization that marketing books mirrors marketing music, detailing his experiences building writer groups (much like starting his blues jams) and developing grassroots promotional strategies. We explore his evolution from musician to author with works like "Boxing With God" and "Asking For a Playground Push, But Got a Schoolyard Shove," while discussing the arts' recovery in a post-pandemic landscape. Since our last conversation in 2019, following the unexpected loss of his wife, Tony...2025-01-0333 min
The Unstarving Musician313 The Power of Imperfect Music Marketing: Getting Real with Your AudienceMusic marketing doesn't have to be perfect to be effective. Join host Robonzo as he challenges traditional promotion methods and reveals why your unpolished, real moments might be your greatest marketing asset. Learn practical strategies for Instagram Stories, Reels, and Posts, plus discover the untapped potential of LinkedIn for booking gigs. With personal anecdotes and actionable insights, this episode shows how embracing authenticity can lead to deeper audience connections and better engagement. From the 70-20-10 content rule to building genuine relationships in your local music community, you'll gain practical tools to market your music more effectively while staying...2024-12-1641 min
The Unstarving Musician312 Chris Taylor – Creative Resilience Through Music and StorytellingIn this powerful return appearance, singer-songwriter Chris Taylor (episodes 65, 97) joins us for a deeply personal conversation as part of a storytellers series. A creative force in constant motion, Chris opens up about his journey while preparing to release an exciting new collection of music. Our discussion weaves through themes of artistic comparison, trust in creative instincts, and a transformative experience opening for Six Pence None The Richer. Chris shares intimate stories from his youth in San Antonio's bible belt, including his complex relationship with his father and the circumstances that led to this challenging chapter of his...2024-11-2242 min
The Unstarving Musician311 - Musician Finance: Building Your Safety Net (It's Simpler Than You Think)Let's face it - most musicians didn't pick up their instruments because they love spreadsheets or numbers. In this practical musician finance episode, we break down the often-intimidating topic of financial management into actionable, musician-friendly steps. Learn how to build a financial safety net that will give you more freedom to make music, including proven strategies for multiple revenue streams, simple budgeting techniques, and essential musician-finance practices that won't make your head spin. Whether you're a full-time musician or working toward it, these straightforward financial tips will help you build a more sustainable music career. Plus, discover...2024-11-0810 min
The Unstarving Musician309 Harmony in Hustle: Blending Creativity and Business for Musical SuccessEver feel like you're juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle when it comes to balancing your music career? This episode dives into the wild world of being an independent musician-slash-solopreneur. It explores the age-old question: Can you be both a creative genius and a business whiz simultaneously? (Spoiler alert: You totally can!) Get ready to unpack the challenges and surprising rewards of wearing both the artist and entrepreneur hats. Discover strategies for switching between your creative and business brains without getting whiplash. Plus, learn how to use your business smarts to fuel your creativity – mind-blowing, right?...2024-10-1127 min
The Unstarving Musician308 Wearing All the Hats: A Guide to Balancing Your Music CareerHey musicians! It's Robonzo here, and I've got a fresh episode for you that's all about the juggling act we call being an independent musician. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the challenges we face as music artists, marketers, managers, and producers all at once. I'm sharing real talk about the constant chase for education and income in our ever-changing industry. We'll explore how to find balance in this crazy journey, tackling everything from time management to the art of focusing on one task at a time. And yes, we'll chat about how AI is shaking...2024-09-2715 min
The Unstarving Musician307 Joe Patterson – Navigating Music Career Transitions And The Changing Music IndustryIn this episode, host Robonzo engages in a rich conversation with friend and musician Joe Patterson, diving deep into the intricacies of music careers, passion projects, sync licensing, and more. Key highlights: 1. Career Transitions: Explore Joe's journey of returning to music after a successful career in another field. He candidly discusses the challenges and rewards of returning to his musical passions. 2. Passion Projects and Band Dynamics: Joe shares valuable insights on finding the right players for passion projects, discussing his secret for successful musical collaboration. 3. Sync Libraries: Joe shares his recent...2024-09-1340 min
The Unstarving Musician303 Donations As A Monetization Option For Indie MusiciansThis episode of The Unstarving Musician explores how independent musicians can effectively use donations as a viable income stream. The conversation covers: The historical precedent and modern relevance of fan support Crafting compelling donation requests Popular donation platforms and payment options Creating a dedicated donation page Offering incentives to encourage support Tips for successful crowdfunding campaigns Whether you're just starting out or looking to diversify your income, this episode provides practical strategies to engage your fanbase and help sustain your musical journey through donations. Learn how to communicate your needs, maintain transparency, and build stronger connections with...2024-07-1920 min
The Unstarving Musician302 Music Composition & Master Recording Ownership, Royalties, And Income OpportunitiesThis episode dives into the complex world of music composition, master recording ownership, royalties, and income opportunities for independent musicians. Discover the benefits of owning your compositions and the importance of master recording ownership in protecting your creative work. Learn essential tips for navigating the music industry, from Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) to mechanical royalties and synchronization fees. Understand how songwriters earn income from public performances, reproductions, and visual mediums. The discussion covers the primary income sources for master recordings and emphasizes the importance of signing up with organizations like SoundExchange and a PRO to collect your wel...2024-07-0521 min
The Unstarving Musician300 Find New Fans And Supporters Via Podcast Guest AppearancesFinding podcast guest appearance opportunities is a cost-effective way to promote your music, share your ideas, attract new fans, and build meaningful connections. It's also a great way to practice for live radio interviews. In this episode, I cover getting started, how to screen podcasts, giving podcast hosts what they want and need from guests, crafting a compelling guest pitch, being prepared for your interview, the importance of familiarity with the show format, post-interview tips, and more. You can apply the principles discussed in this episode to interview prospecting for radio, blogs, and YouTube. Pretty...2024-03-1523 min
The Unstarving Musician299 Selling Band Merch, Music, And VIP Packs To Deepen Fan RelationshipsThe 2023 Unstarving Musician listener survey indicated that many Unstraving Musician listeners and Liner Notes subscribers were interested in learning more about selling merch and music and how to do it better. Music royalties are a long game, and most musicians won't earn much in royalties in the beginning. An alternative is direct-to-fan music sales. Physical merch and VIP packs are viable means of generating additional revenue for musicians. Furthermore, merch sales can be a way to deepen relationships with your fan base. It can be an opportunity to create new and better experiences for your audience. This...2024-03-0822 min
The Unstarving Musician298 How Musicians Can Create GigsThis episode is about how musicians can create gigs. I have written much about finding and booking better gigs, but my perspective has expanded since I started the podcast. If you'd like to read about how I started finding and booking gigs consistently, check out The Unstarving Musician's Guide To Getting Paid Gigs. This episode is inspired a strategy fellow musician Arlene Paculan (featured in episode 112) shared with me and how it has applied to my world. Arlene shared the idea of creating gigs. Her approach lead to Arline performing regularly and winning music awards. I cover detai...2024-03-0119 min
The Unstarving Musician297 Leveraging Your Email ListWhether your art is in music or some other realm, leveraging your email list is paramount. Email marketing is a topic near and dear to my heart. Once you have an established email list, the easiest way to leverage it is by sending regular emails to subscribers. They are your supporters, after all. Begin by considering how often you will send emails. In my experience, this can be a challenging commitment to meet, but you can change the frequency if you initially over commit. Consistency is key. Subscribers will lose interest in you and possibly even forget...2024-02-2315 min
The Unstarving Musician296 Julia A. Miller, Delmark Records – The Evolution of Delmark's Business Model, How Labels Can Serve As Business Partners To Musicians, And Practical Advice For Leveraging Your Record LabelIn May 2018, Julia A. Miller became the CEO & President of Delmark Records LLC. That same year, Delmark Records LLC purchased Delmark, the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. Delmark was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953. Julia and company celebrated Delmark's 70th anniversary by releasing a 70th Blues Anthology and a forthcoming 70th Jazz Anthology. In this conversation, Julia shares with me her background in music and academia, the evolution of Delmark's business model, how labels can serve as a business partner, how musicians can best leverage their labels for...2024-02-1648 min
The Unstarving Musician295 Tracee Perrin – The Evolution Of Her New Single (Poison In The Water), Nashville's Population Explosion, So Far Sounds, Self Care For The Voice, Musical Theater, 2024 Release Plans & StrategyTracee Perrin is a graduate of the Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood, where she learned how to produce and engineer her own music. In 2010 Tracee was accepted into the ASCAP Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop, an experience she says reinforced her desire to build a career in music. Tracee has its roots in the Los Angeles, but now lives in Nashville. She has a new single out called "Poison In The Water," that will be part of a forthcoming EP, her first body of work in over 10 years. We talk about the evolution of her new single Poison I...2024-02-0948 min
The Unstarving Musician294 Athxna – Upcoming Releases & Recording Projects, Signing A New Sync Contract, Working In The Music Business, Moving To Nashville, The Blues Music Dilemma, Style Influences, Social Media StrategyAthxna is a Nashville-based, New Orleans-raised R&B pop singer who started her musical journey on piano at age five. She has a new release coming very soon, recording sessions in her home town of New Orleans, and plans to release more music this year. Athxna has a new sync contract, which she attributes to pursuing a music business education and career. She works for an all female PR firm based in Nashville and has a bachelor's degree in music industry. Athxna is methodically designing a life and career within the music business. We talk about her u...2024-02-0251 min
The Unstarving Musician292 Terry Carleton – Remixing Vince Guaraldi Peanuts Cartoon Soundtracks, Bones & Knives Recording Studios, Meeting the Mendelson's, and the Arc Of Terry's Music CareerTerry Carleton of Bones & Knives Recording Studio has recorded music for major TV shows, indy films, commercials for radio, and, in some cases, has led to helping clients procure major record deals. Terry studied classical, jazz, and composition on full scholarship. Playing in bands for the better part of 40 years. Has played live with many notables, including rockabilly legend Link Wray, pop and gospel vocalist Maria Muldaur, and jazz B3 icon Tony Monaco. As a member of Daddy-O, Terry helped back The Drifters, The Coasters, The Platters, The Marvelettes, Al Wilson, and Motown pioneer Mary Wells, to n...2024-01-191h 14
The Unstarving Musician291 Jennifer Roig Francoli – Making Great Music with Ease, Alexander Technique, Getting Stuck, Performance Anxiety, Thinking Less, Over-DoingJennifer Roig Francoli is a violinist, coach for musicians, and Creator of The Art of Freedom Method for Conscious Living and Masterful Artistry. She's had multiple solo appearances at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras such as the Pittsburgh and Berlin Symphony Orchestras. Jennifer is also a former Associate concertmaster and soloist for the Grammy-Award winning baroque ensemble Apollo's Fire, former faculty at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University, a prize-winning medical researcher on Alexander Technique for surgeons published, and founder of The Alexander Technique Guild of Ohio. Jennifer now helps...2024-01-051h 00
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastRobonzo - The Unstarving Musician PodcasterRobonzo joins me from Mexico! We discuss him growing up in Fort Worth and we share memories of going to concerts at the Cotton Bowl. His love of the Rolling Stones. We also discuss his podcast The Unstarving Musician https://www.unstarvingmusician.com/about/ where he and his guests talk about marketing, business and the creative process to empower other musicians the ability to do more of that they love, make music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-2846 min
The Unstarving Musician286 The Vintage Yell – Working As A New Band, Writing And Recording New Music, Release Strategy, Mesquite St. Records My guests, Chris Raspante and Jesse Spradlin, are The Vintage Yell. Chris appeared in episode 2 and episode 186 of The Unstarving Musician, which are among the most popular for the podcast. Chris and Jesse joined forces to form The Vintage Yell somewhat recently and have a lot of new music coming soon. You can find their new single "Goin' On Swinging" at TheVintageYell.com. Jesse, Chris and I had a great conversation. I especially enjoyed their discussion of The Vintage Yell launch party and their coming-out strategy. We also discuss working together as a new band, wri...2023-11-101h 04
The Unstarving Musician285 Johnny Burgin (Rewind) – Chicago Blues, Music Festivals, The Magic Of The Stage, Pinetop PerkinsThis is a rewind episode featuring blues guitarist Johnny Burgin. What is a rewind episode? It's a previously published episode, one of my favorites, and one that I think merits re-publishing. I give these episodes a fresh edit, which means you will find it even more enjoyable from a listening perspective. Johnny Burgin, the coast-to-coast (intercontinental) Chicago blues man, first appeared in episode 31 back in December of 2017. We performed a house concert on February 11 2020 at Tranquilo Retreat in Panama. He's coming to Querétaro to perform the 9th annual Querétablues Festival, which you can find on Fa...2023-10-2750 min
The Unstarving Musician282 Rory Kenny of Loudly – The Roll-Out Of Loudly, Inspiration For Moving Into AI, The Loudly Roadmap, Business And Hiring Challenges, Use Cases, Assembling The Ideal Team, Copyright, Future Of Music And AIRory Kenny is a co-founder and CEO of Loudly, a platform that helps create AI-generated music in seconds for your videos, social channels, advertising media, podcasts, apps, and more. It's 100% royalty-free and easy to use. Every sound on Loudly is human-made and restructured as samples, loops, and stems. Loudly allows users to download stems from AI-generated tracks and use them in their projects on their DAW of choice. The predominantly web-based app rolled out about five months ago as I record this episode intro. We talk about the product roll-out, Rory's inspiration for co-founding Loudly, the company...2023-10-061h 06
The Unstarving ArtistHarriet Whelchel | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 24Harriet Whelchel worked in the New York art publishing industry for over 30 years. She started her career at Abrams Books and finished there as a managing editor. She then enjoyed 5 years at The Metropolitan Museum of New York in their exhibit catalogs group.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-191h 01
The Unstarving Musician279 Alyssa Trahan – Moving to Nashville, Sound Engineering, Endorsements, Sponsors, Crowdfunding, Marketing, Merch, and the Biggest Lesson She'd Learned in NashvilleAlyssa Trahan is the featured artist in this Rewind episode. What's a Rewind episode? It's a previously published episode, one of my favorites and merits re-publishing. I also give these episodes a fresh edit, which means you will find it even more enjoyable from a listening perspective. Nashville based singer songwriter Alyssa Trahan first appeared in episode 18 (2017), which is remarkable because the depth of our conversation rivals anything I've done to date, as do the accomplishments Alyssa had made at her then age of 22. Topics covered in our conversation include why she moved to Nashville...2023-09-1555 min
The Unstarving ArtistTre Tennyson | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 22Tre Tennyson is a writer, composer, director, and performer from Richmond, Virginia. Tre's work typically centers on such themes as death, time, race, class, and power. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he is currently at work on his next novel.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-121h 44
The Unstarving Musician278 Kayana – Drip Release Strategy, Self Forgiveness, Dating, a Short Film Commission, and a Creative Retreat that Gave Her the Theme and Outline for Her Forthcoming AlbumNew York City based singer and multi-instrumentalist Kayana recently dropped a new single and has more on the way. Kayana is an emerging music artist who fuses pop, R&B and afro-beat with trap-like production style. The music of her forthcoming album delve into personal matters of family, romance and self acceptance. We talk about her latest single, drip release strategy, her manager, finding a producer through collaboration, balancing a full-time job with music, performing frequency, finding her musical lane, how a creative retreat lead to the theme and outline of her forthcoming album, self-forgiveness and dating a...2023-09-0846 min
The Unstarving ArtistNicola Barnett | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 22Nicola Barnett is energy intuitive and has been working with the language of energy for over a decade. She is committed to helping you be the best version of yourself by creating all the energy you could wish for.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-051h 26
The Unstarving ArtistChris Mummert | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 21Chris Mummert is an artist based in California bringing the spirit of the American West into your home thru timeless paintings.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-292h 18
The Unstarving ArtistPhil Mooney | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 20Phil Mooney was the archivist at the Coca-Cola Company for 36 years. Under his tenure the Coca-Cola archives preserved original works by artists including Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, and Haddon Sundblom. Phil was also the driving force behind the creation of the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta visited by over a million guests every year.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-221h 39
The Unstarving Musician275 Worth Weaver – Embracing EMO, the Heaviness of alltheprettythings, Learning the Studio, Changes in Recording Technology, and the Hard Work of Social MediaWorth Weaver is a guitarist for the Wilmington, North Carolina-based rock band alltheprettythings. Worth is also a producer and an experienced touring guitarist, working with the bands He Is Legend and Thousand Foot Krutch. He loves music and he loves music production. He in fact lives and breathes music. When he's not producing, recording, and playing, he works sound gear at the music company Mojo Tone with one of his bandmates. Alltheprettythings had recently released a single called I Want You Back when Worth and I recorded this conversation. And they have an album coming so...2023-08-1854 min
The Unstarving ArtistLaurence de Valmy | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 19Laurence de Valmy is an artist originally from Paris, France who emigrated to the United States over a decade ago. She has created a series of 300+ works that explores how celebrated artists of the past might have used social media if it existed during their time.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-151h 53
The Unstarving Musician274 David Lane – Discovering Music Composition, Collaboration, Teaching, and PodcastingDavid Lane teaches piano, composition, and music theory. He's composed over 100 concert works, and several films, and has been the arranger for several dozen works. David is scheduled to serve as Vice President of the Winston-Salem Piano Teachers Association starting in the summer of 2023 and currently is the Chair of Composition and Theory for the North Carolina Music Teachers Association. As an instructor, David specializes in teaching piano to adult beginners, teaching music theory to all ages, and offering some conventional as well as non-conventional approaches to learning composition. He hosts two podcasts, one called The Musician...2023-08-1136 min
The Unstarving ArtistMichael Lardizabal | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 18Michael Lardizabal is a musician and marketer turned visual artist based in Chattanooga, TN.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-081h 49
The Unstarving Musician273 Minus Cube – Capturing Recording Studio Processes, Maintaining the Joy of Making Music, Ongoing Journey of Learning Production, Recording Studio Setup, Collaborating with JJ LovegroveMinus Cube is a songwriter and studio engineer. He's had a busy year in 2023 mixing and producing five singles and an album. Much of that work was in collaboration with friend and fellow music artist JJ Lovegrove. Minus Cube and I had a long and pleasant conversation, covering his busy year, capturing studio processes, maintaining a sense of enjoyment in music, the occasional struggle to stay excited, reinventing his creative output, his production learning journey, collaborating with JJ Lovegrove, playing drums, solo works, his recording setup, and his outlook for the rest of the year. ...2023-08-041h 00
The Unstarving ArtistNick Venturella | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 17Nick Venturella upcycles guitars into one of kind functional art pieces.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-011h 32
The Unstarving ArtistPreston Zeller | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 16Preston Zeller help families in grief commemorate their loved one through personalized memorial paintings. He is also the creator of the award winning and widely acclaimed documentary: The Art of Grieving available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-07-2758 min
The Unstarving ArtistJoshua Davis | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 15Joshua Davis is the founder of Monogram Styling where he is an image consultant and personal shopper. He works with clients around the world to help them look and feel their best.-------------------------------------------Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today.It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram.The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/st/book...2023-07-261h 52
The Unstarving ArtistJohn Gallagher | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 14John Gallagher is an entertainment illustrator. He was the Director of Concept Art at Bioware: the makers of Baldur’s Gate, Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and more.-------------------------------------------Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram.The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/st/book--------------------------------------------Submit yo...2023-07-252h 14
The Unstarving Musician271 Brian Wolff – New EP "The Golden Age," The Value of Open Mics, Social Marketing, Mental Health Awareness, Economics of Music Tours, Songwriter Rounds, EPs or Albums Brian Wolff is a five-time guest of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Brian has also appeared in episodes 55, 119, 192, and 197. His band, Brian Wolff & The Howlers, has a new EP called The Golden Age. Wolff and his band draw on influences from classic rock, 90’s alternative, and blues. His music features big guitars, pop rhythms, and introspective lyrics. In this conversation, we talk about The Golden Age EP, the value of open mics, social marketing, mental health awareness, the economics of music tours, songwriter rounds, EPs versus albums, and how he rediscovered creativity in the...2023-07-2154 min
The Unstarving ArtistHayley Martinez | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 13Hayley Martinez is a young up and coming artist from Los Angeles, California.-------------------------------------------Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram.The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/st/book--------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: hello@unstarvingartists...2023-07-201h 10
The Unstarving ArtistFé M Vasquez | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 12Fé M Vasquez is a professional filmmaker and fine artist based in Hawaii. She helps people reset and breakthrough by embracing custom sunset seascapes.-------------------------------------------Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram.The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/st/book--------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and t...2023-07-191h 17
The Unstarving ArtistKaren Sikie | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 11Karen Sikie is a California native exploring the beauty and energy of the natural world through paper mosaics.-------------------------------------------Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram.The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/st/book--------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on...2023-07-181h 57
The Unstarving MusicianGrant Tilbury of Openstage – Engagement Benchmarks, Advice for Music Artists & Artist Management, Fan Loyalty, and Openstage Case StudiesGrant Tilbury Jaiswal is Head of Artist Success at Openstage. He's formerly the Artist Relations and A&R guy with Trackd, the collaboration platform that lets musicians record, collaborate and share their musical creations, all from an iOS device. Openstage helps artists, labels, and music managers efficiently develop and scale their core audience and business, giving artists tools and insights to understand who their fans are, and giving fans great experiences with artists they love. Grant joined Openstage in June of 2022 but has worked in the artist management and repr...2023-07-1455 min
The Unstarving ArtistTom Rizzo | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 10Tom strives to capture his clients’ unique relationship with nature by creating memorable pieces that leave a lasting impact and foster a deeper appreciation and connection to the world around us.Welcome to another episode of The Unstarving Artist.------------------------------------------------Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today.It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram.The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your co...2023-07-131h 21
The Unstarving ArtistWhitney Simpkins | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 9Whitney Simpkins is a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design, works in interior design, and creates fantastical one of a kind wedding gowns for brides to be.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-07-121h 03
The Unstarving ArtistVince Mancuso | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 8In the past you registered for a free workshop led by me which is why you’re getting this email. If you’re not interested in hearing from me, click “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of this email.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-07-112h 07
The Unstarving ArtistFilomena Jack | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 7Welcome to another episode of The Unstarving Artist. ------------------------------------------------ Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram. The book is only $11.60 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/st/book ------------------------------------------------- Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: hello@unstarvingartists.com ...2023-07-071h 42
The Unstarving ArtistReframing Feedback | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 6Welcome to another episode of The Unstarving Artist. ------------------------------------------------ Interested in working with Harry? https://unstarvingartists.com/call ------------------------------------------------ Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram. The book is only $27 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/ls/book ------------------------------------------------- Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd...2023-06-1230 min
The Unstarving Musician266 Alicia Van Sant – Happiness And Longevity Of The Wag, Singing Better In Heels, Performing Music Of The Beatles, Blue Bottles And Copper Coins, Making Merch With The Cricut, The Moody Blues, Star Trek, And Lord Of The RingsAlicia Van Sant, founding member and lead singer of The Wag, is my guest for this episode. Alicia's bandmate Joshua Van Ness introduced us. Joshua was featured in episodes 257 and 134. Alicia and I had a great time talking. She loves to laugh and comes across as a genuinly pleasant and fine human being. The Wag has been going over 20 years, so cheers to Alicia and The Wag! These days, they have the luxury of being choosy about the shows they play, and Alicia says they're really busy, all the time. The Wag recently released a new album...2023-06-1045 min
The Unstarving ArtistIn The Eye Of The Beholder | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 5Welcome to another episode of The Unstarving Artist. ------------------------------------------------ Want to sell more art? Get The Unstarving Artist book today. It explains how we gain 10-30 art fans a day and convert them into $1,000+ high-paying collectors using a simple low tech process and Instagram. The book is only $3 and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Get your copy now: https://unstarvingartists.com/ls/book ------------------------------------------------- Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: hello@unstarvingartists.com Video Hotline...2023-05-2931 min
The Unstarving ArtistLuck's Canvas and You | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 4In the past you registered for a free workshop led by me which is why you’re getting this email. If you’re not interested in hearing from me, click “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of this email.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-05-2622 min
The Unstarving Musician264 Julieta Heredia – Fin Del Mundo, A YouTube Performance That's Changing Everything, The Evolution Of Live Shows, The Message In Their Music, And The Writing ProcessJulieta Heredia is a founding member and guitarist of Fin del Mundo. The band is from Buenos Aires, with roots in the southernmost region of Patagonia. The music of Fin del Mundo uses melodies, lyrics, and instrumental passages to combine indie sounds with nuances of emotional post-rock. Their first songs were released in April 2020 and became the soundtrack for their days in isolation (the pandemic lockdown). The band says their second release explores directions that prove the "end of the world" is also the beginning of a new stage. In this conversation, Julieta shares memories of her...2023-05-1946 min
The Unstarving ArtistBrushing Up On Ikigai | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 3In the past you registered for a free workshop led by me which is why you’re getting this email. If you’re not interested in hearing from me, click “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of this email.Get stories and lessons that help everyday people become successful artists in your inbox. Get full access to The Unstarving Artist at unstarvingartists.substack.com/subscribe2023-05-1729 min
The Unstarving Musician263 Krosst Out – A Changing Approach To Music, Unconventional Release Strategy, A Collaboration Wishlist, Songwriting Introspection, Tour PlansMy guest in this episode is alternative/nu-punk artist Krosst Out. His latest song, This The New Shit, drops on May 12th, 2023. The single is the first of many to come from rap-rocker Krosst Out with the announcement of his forthcoming album I Had A Dream I Didn’t Have Eyes. The first time we spoke was in March 2018, when Krosst Out had recently released his first album. That conversation was for Unstarving Musician episode 43. Today K.O. claims he's grown as a songwriter, performer, and music artist. He also says his latest release is the perfect introd...2023-05-0554 min
The Unstarving ArtistPour One Out For Your Darlings | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 2Welcome to another episode of The Unstarving Artist with Harry Whelchel.------------------------------------------------Join our private community! https://unstarvingartists.com/communityInterested in working with Harry? https://unstarvingartists.com/call-------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: hello@unstarvingartists.comVideo Hotline for Harry Upload here: https://unstarvingartists.com/hotline------------------------------------------------Find Harry:Website: https://unstarvingartists.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/harrywhelchelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/harry...2023-04-2641 min
The Unstarving Musician261 Keldamuzik – Oakland’s Hip Hop Scene, Child Acting, Merch, Modeling, Sync Placements, Content Strategy, Building A Press Portfolio, And Kelda’s Social Media JamKelda Williams is known professionally as Keldamuzik (aka Diva). She is an American music artist, actress, TV host, and producer. Born in the Bay Area of California, she is known for her hit singles Queen for A Night and Thirsty. Both songs are on her 4th studio album, Diva TV (2010). After honing her craft as a music artist, Kelda expanded her brand into different areas of the entertainment industry. She's dabbled in pop and dance, but Kelda is best known as a hip-hop artist. Kelda has also produced and hosted TV shows and produced films. She's...2023-04-2155 min
The Unstarving ArtistYou Have To Start To Be Great | The Unstarving Artist Ep. 1Welcome to the first episode of The Unstarving Artist with Harry Whelchel.------------------------------------------------Watch Our Free Online Workshop, "The 4 Step Process We Used To Earn A 5 Figure A Month Income From Art In 90 Days", here: https://unstarvingartists.com/workshop-------------------------------------------------Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: hello@unstarvingartists.comVideo Hotline for Harry Upload here: https://unstarvingartists.com/hotline------------------------------------------------Find Harry:Website: https://unstarvingartists.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/harrywhelchel2023-04-2024 min
The Unstarving Musician260 John Templeman – Music Roots In Ohio, Touring Post Pandemic, Favorite Music News Sources, Concert Ticket Prices, Change Driven Marketing, Artist Contributions To Their Own Success, Jib Machine RecordsMy guest for this episode is John Templeman of Jib Machine Records. His label focuses mainly on rock but started as a punk label and has featured metal acts. John is a multi-instrumentalist musician and includes some of his work among the Jib Machine roster. John started Jib Machine Records in 2004. The label has released over 60 records, initially focused on local talent in and around Cleveland, Ohio. Jib Machine has since expanded its reach internationally. John also founded 13 Recordings, a production operation specializing in sonic ferocity. He’s become one of the most recognizable faces in the Cle...2023-04-1449 min
The Unstarving Musician259 Daniel Stidham – Marketing Minds Of Raid The Quarry, Release Strategy, Co-writing, The Business Of Hard Rock, Audience Development, Making Videos (Rewind Episode)Welcome to another rewind episode of the Unstarving Musician. What is a rewind episode? It is an abridged version of a prior episode, intended to hone in on something I found particularly interesting and worthy of repackaging. This rewind features Daniel Stidham of Raid The Quarry, a modern rock band out of Raleigh, NC. Daniel Stidham first appeared on the Unstarving Musician in May of 2019. As a side note, while reviewing our first conversation, I noticed it was in need of additional editing. I actually laughed out loud at one part, which I saved as an Easter eg...2023-04-0736 min
The Unstarving Musician258 Zack O’Malley Greenburg (Rewind)–The Relationship Between Indie Artists And Fans, Rise Of The Super Fan, NFTs, Lessons From Hip Hop, And The Rising Significance Of Intellectual PropertyThis rewind episode features author and music journalist Zack O’Malley Greenburg. What is a rewind episode? It is an abridged version of a prior episode, intended to hone in on something I found particularly interesting and worthy of repackaging. This rewind comes from episode 226 of the podcast. Zack is also the featured guest of episode 149. He writes a great deal about the music business within the hip hop celebrity world. He says in the introduction of his forthcoming book, We Are All Musicians Now, "Artists are canaries in the coal mine of modern business, experiencing seismic te...2023-03-3121 min
The Unstarving Musician254 Wowashwow – Origins Of Her Artist Name, Humor In Music, Her Latest Single And The Forth Coming Album, Effects Of Social Algorithms On Indie Music Artists, Vulnerability And Connecting With Her Audience, Cannabis Advocacy, And MoreAt age six, my guest Wowashwow was writing her first original songs which led to an early career as the lead guitarist and singer of a punk rock band. This led to a tour where she opened for The Ramones’ drummer, Marky Ramone, and recorded her first album under the direction of punk rock icon, Steve Albini. At age 18, Wowashwow moved to NYC and discovered the underground hip-hop and ballroom scene. This would heavily influence her approach to songwriting, stage performance, and overall lifestyle. An activist in the Cannabis industry, she has been breaking the stigma of cannabis consumption, promo...2023-03-0349 min
The Unstarving Musician253 Tom Meny (Rewind) – Austin's Music Scene, Rejection, Writer's Slump, Songwriting Groups, Songwriting Advice From Cindi Lauper And Shannon Curtis, Email Marketing, Getting PaidThis episode featuring Tom Meny originally aired in June 2019. This is a rewind edition, in which I've edited the conversation to be more succinct and somewhat more relevant. Tom has appeared in two episodes of this podcast. In his first appearance, Tom and I spoke about house concerts. This was the beginning of my interest in house concerts and as fate would have it, I was able to do my first in February 2020. You know what happened in March of that year. You may, or may not, know that I've relocated since then and am thus reestablishing...2023-02-2641 min
The Unstarving Musician250 Stacey Bedford – $100 Million In Commission-Free Sales, Bees, Lessons Learned At Bandzoogle, The Value Of Unplugging, Advice To Musicians, And The Importance Of Websites For MusiciansStacey Bedford, CEO of Bandzoogle is my guest for this special episode number 250. She didn't know this would be our 250th episode when we spoke, but we had a great conversation. Stacey shares the news of Bandzoogle's recent milestone of surpassing $100 million in commission-free sales of music, merch, and tickets through their websites. We also talk about bees, skeleton humor and how we came to be in this universe, the significance of Bandzoogle's last five years, lessons learned since her humble beginnings in customer service at Bandzoogle, her current passions, the value of unplugging, public speaking, her b...2023-02-0336 min
The Unstarving Musician249 Dariann Leigh–New Songs, Pursuits In Pop, Creating A Sound, Songwriting, Journaling, Documenting Lyrics & Hooks, Theatre, Being A Solo Artist, Media Features, Release StrategyMy guest for this episode is Dariann Leigh. She is described as red carpet glam and camo in a tree stand, big city beauty with small town humility. “As a kid,” Leigh says, “I remember closing my eyes, plugging my headphones in and listening to tracks that ended up being the theme songs to my daydreams. I want to be that artist for someone else." Here's what people are saying about Dariann's voice and stage presence. "Big voice!" "I book anthems singers all year long, Dariann Leigh is the best-hands down!!!" –Jon Praska GM of CJH...2023-01-2738 min
The Unstarving Musician246 Dean Johanesen – Album Artwork, Song Reference Files, Record Release Mode, Balancing Creative Time, Arc Of A Thematic Album, Writing Press Releases, Release Campaign Framework, Heightened Creativity, Dripping Springs Songwriters FestivalMy guest for this episode, Dean Johanesen, first appeared on the podcast in July of 2018. This is his third feature on the Unstarving Musician. He has a new album called Cautionary Tales, which is out Feb 3, 2023. This date is also the anniversary of the release of King King (1933). Dean says that this release seems to fit his style perfectly with its influence of swing music ala Django Reinhardt, The Squirrel Nut Zippers, Louis Jordan etc. With a sonic palette that dips into speakeasy-era Americana, and swingin' Hot Club jazz doused in circus tent hues, the New York-native h...2022-12-1647 min
The Unstarving Musician245 Marlee XX – Recent Releases, Serving The Voices Of Women As A DJ, Becoming A Producer, Self Expression Through Style, Life As A Solo Artist, Learning The Music Business, Sync Licensing, Stage FrightMy guest for this episode is Marlee XX, the multi-hyphenate musical artist (vocalist - songwriter - DJ - producer) hailing from Washington, DC. She's a powerhouse entertainer who has honed a distinctive style, sonically versatile and fluid in genre. Marlee is busy creating crossover-ready pop songs having just released the singles Frequency and Only One, at the time of our conversation. Her resume is solid. She and her former band Marlee In the Mixx held a two year at Indulj On U Street in D.C and performed in venues across the US, including Afropunk’s Battle of th...2022-12-0936 min
The Unstarving Musician244 Fia Nyxx – PR, Marketing, Common Indie Artist Struggles, Video Collaboration, Release Strategy, Recording Studio Lessons, Confidence Through Repetition, And Theatrical PerformanceMy guest Fia Nyxx is considered stylistically as somewhere in between Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton. She embraces a theatrical approach to her music and experimental clash of genres. Fia is also seen as a Hollywood glam-star, garnished with a rockstar twist. On her latest release Red Umbrella, she unleashes a masterful vision for storytelling. The album attempts to connect the dots along a path less traveled, embracing strength through vulnerability, devine-femininity, spiritual awakening, sexual liberation and a love story. Fia recorded her first album, Everything Girl, at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL...2022-12-0241 min
The Unstarving Musician243 Shannon Curtis – House Concerts, Building Connections And Community, Release Strategy And Her 2018 Album "Both At The Same Time" (Rewind Episode)This episode features singer songwriter and queen of house concerts Shannon Curtis. It's another installment of the Unstarving Musician rewind series where I showcase a past interview. And I've re-edited and remastered the episode for your listening pleasure. :) This conversation is so good! We talk about Shannon's journey into house concert tours, plus: How house concerts upped her game in terms of building connections and community Her book on house concerts Her then latest album Both At The Same Time Her release strategy and more This is one of the conversations I come back to o...2022-11-1146 min
The Gigging Musician PodcastGetting Paid for What You Are Worth with The Unstarving Musician - RobonzoIn this episode, Jared interviews Robonzo, the host of the Unstarving Musician Podcast. He shares his journey as a musician and provides advice for other musicians. He talks about the different ways that you can make money as a musician in today's world and gives some great advice on how to get started. He also shares his own experiences with gigging and offers some great tips for aspiring musicians. 2022-03-2026 min
The Unstarving Musician227 Creativity, Music, Entrepreneurship and Leadership – David Andrew Wiebe David Andrew Wiebe thinks about creativity, music, entrepreneurship and leadership in everything he does. He is a musician, composer and published author with three best sellers. Among his books is the 2022 edition of The Music Entrepreneur Code, which David says is more ninja than its predecessor. He is also the host/creator of The New Music Industry Podcast, and he wants to share what he knows with musicians that want to get ahead. Hear David Andrew Wiebe in his first appearance on the Unstarving Musician (Ep 132). In this conversation we discuss his Elite...2022-02-2530 min
Creativity Excitement Emotion259 – Growth – with Robonzo of The Unstarving MusicianWhat would it look like to start a new podcast? How do you market your music effectively? What are the most important tools you could be taking advantage of in 2022?
That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.
Podcast Highlights:
00:35 – Robonzo returns
01:46 – Robonzo’s new podcast startup program
09:56 – The importance of segmenting your audience
12:16 – Is it too late to get into the podcast game?
18:00 – Robonzo’s latest singles
22:12 – How has Robonzo been holding up during the pandemic?
27:07 – What was Robonzo’s approach to writing lyrics?
28:35 – What are the most important music marketing...2022-01-0741 min
The Unstarving Musician216 Recognizing And Defeating A Creative Rut – Amiena Recording artist Amiena joins the podcast to talk about defeating a creative rut, her latest release, the stories behind her lyrics, changing producers, touring and working with producer Lars Deutsch (the good, the bad and the ugly). Amiena and I were introduced by producer Lars Deutsch, who was featured in episode 204 of the Unstarving Musician. At the time of this conversation, Amiena and Lars were looking forward to the release of a 4th single from her upcoming album. Her first three singles for the album include the songs Halo, Flare and The Great Escape. All...2021-10-0141 min
The Unstarving Musician210 Writing, Recording And Self-Producing Music At Nineteen – EdwrdsNineteen year old Edwrds has been writing, recording and self-producing music since 2016. We recorded this interview in May 20, 2021 the day before his single Look was released. To celebrate the release, we published an unedited video version of our conversation on May 21st. Hear and see our full conversation on the Unstarving Musician YouTube channel. Edwrds’ music is a blend of hip hop and rap that he playfully calls bipolar vibes. This is a reference to his personal struggles with mental wellness. His focus is to be a voice for those who feel they are not he...2021-08-0638 min
The Unstarving Musician209 Meandering Through Music, Art And Life – Tanya WinchIn this episode Tanya Winch and I meander through her journey in music, art and life. She and I are mutually acquainted with Brian Wolff. Brian is a musician and host of the Greetings From Wherever, a podcast about artistic inspiration and the creative process. Thanks to Brian for recommending I feature Tanya on this podcast. My conversation with Tanya is extra casual. I had a very nice time getting to know her. We chat about her single Cupid, her vinyl collection, her day job, her beginnings in LA, the making of the video for Cupid and...2021-07-231h 02
The Unstarving Musician192 Brian Wolff Responds To Unstarving Musician Survey Brian Wolff returns to the Unstarving Musician to participate in the Unstarving Musician survey, in which I ask some of the best independent musicians I know questions about creativity, social media, live streaming, community building and more. This is Brian's third appearance on the podcast, and I have a fourth interview with him in the can, so to speak. That interview will drop in late April or early May. Brian is a founding member of the Austin based rock band Fair City Fire, turned solo artist. Brian also has a new podcast called Greetings From...2021-03-0524 minThe Unstarving Musician191 Alyssa Trahan Responds To Unstarving Musician Survey Alyssa Trahan recently participated in a survey for the forthcoming second edition of The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs. I decided to conduct the surveys by phone and to make an episode of this particular conversation, because Alyssa’s responses are so insightful and inspiring. As a side note, Alyssa is is now an official two-timer, this being her second conversation with me for the podcast. The format is a little different, because I was conducting the interview based on survey questions. Consequently, I sound like I’m reading questions from a script, all while...2021-02-1938 minThe Unstarving Musician163 Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs—Chapter 9This episode is another installment of the Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs: How to Get Booked and Paid What You’re Worth Over and Over Again. As I work on the second edition of The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs: How to Get Booked and Paid What You’re Worth Over and Over Again, I’m continuing to release the audio of the first edition. If you want to get a copy of the second edition as soon as it’s out, make sure to join the Unstarving Musician’s Community. This cha...2020-06-1921 minThe Unstarving Musician161 Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs—Chapter 8This episode is another installment of the Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs: How to Get Booked and Paid What You’re Worth Over and Over Again. This is chapter 8, which focuses on building your personal brand and reputation. I published the Unstarving Musician’s Guide just a little over three years ago, and it was a stand alone podcast. Now it is being dripped into episodes here on this podcast. I’m working on the second edition - I’m just about done with the first pass and that feels good...2020-06-1226 minCreativity Excitement Emotion164 – How to be a Happy & Profitable Live Performer – with Robonzo of The Unstarving MusicianDo you wish you could play better gigs? Do you want to engage in the type of projects and work that will leave you feeling happy and fulfilled?
In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Robonzo of The Unstarving Musician, who’s got a podcast and a book of his own. He shares how he was able to build a profitable live performance career and how he helps other musicians do the same.
Podcast Highlights:
00:34 – The podcasting journey
01:39 – How did you get started with The Unstarving Musician?
04:59 – The value of subbing
08:20 – Being a good hang
...2019-11-2145 minThe Unstarving Musician130 Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs—Chapter 7This is the fourth installment of The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs. I’m reading from Chapter 7 of the book which is all about sales and marketing. A lot of what I’m discussing includes what we know we should be doing, but are we doing it? Use this episode and its tips as a chance to refocus your marketing and sales efforts so that you can increase bookings, your booking fee, and build your audience. Episode Highlights I start off by talking about how most musicians just want to focus...2019-11-1521 min
Break the BusinessEp 198: Helping musicians succeed with Robonzo of the Unstarving Musician PodcastOur guest this week is Robonzo. He is an author, indie artist, and the host of the Unstarving Musician Podcast, a weekly interview series featuring interviews with musicians and music space professionals that you can check out on Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. We talk to Robonzo about his main area of expertise: reaching your full potential as a live performer. We talk about creating your own gigs in your local community and how to do house concerts effectively. Today’s indie artists have more opportunities than ever in the live performance space, and Robonzo has incredible insight on...2019-09-2219 minThe Unstarving Musician116 Music Career Growth, Podcasting and Activism–Simon Tam In this dual interview episode, I speak with Simon Tam about all he’s doing for the music community through podcasting, public speaking and writing. We also talk about his activism and support for other artists. Then we switch seats and Simon interviews me for his Music Business Hacks podcast. Episode Highlights We start the conversation by talking about Simon’s process for creating 300+ podcast episodes to date, and go on to discuss: His passion for the business side of music Representation of Asian Americans by Simon and The Slants The Supreme Court battle for his band...2019-08-1652 min
Music Business Hacks#357 - Interview: How to be an Unstarving Musician with RobonzoAbout Robonzo: Roberto R. Hernandez (aka Robonzo) is a part-time professional drummer and vocalist, who performs with multiple bands throughout the course of any given year. While he’s most at home performing on a drum kit, Robonzo also regularly gigs with a Cajon, Djembe and other accoutrements of percussion. He’s worked with original artists and cover bands in and around San Jose, California since 2001. Although he’s a predominately self-taught drummer, Robonzo has in recent years become a student of the acclaimed online educator Mike Johnston at MikesLessons.com. Robonzo played his first gig at a coll...2019-08-1549 minThe Unstarving Musician114 Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs–Chapters 5-6This is the third installment and re-release of The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs. The episode is dedicated to chapters five and six, in which I discuss the importance of managing your gig schedule and boosting that revenue stream. Episode Highlights Gaining control of your gig schedule, creating multiple sources of income, and increasing your demand are among the topics I explore in chapters five and six. How to carefully manage your schedule while working with multiple bands The various benefits of working with multiple bands How to share the marketing lo...2019-08-0227 minThe Unstarving Musician106 One of the Best Ways to Get Good Musician Gigs – Unstarving Musician’s Guide Chapters 3-4One the best ways to get good musician gigs is by building good relationships. The primary theme of this episode is relationships. This is the second installment and re-release of The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs. This episode is dedicated to chapters three and four, which are among the first few podcast episodes I ever recorded. I also share a big announcement. If you need a little help and guidance moving the proverbial needle in your musician journey, tune in! You’ll learn about a special offer related to the big announcement. Intr...2019-06-1024 minThe Unstarving Musician105 Chapters 1-2 of The Unstarving Musician's GuideThis episode is a two chapter reading of The Unstarving Musician’s Guide to Getting Paid Gigs. These chapters were the first two podcast episodes I ever recorded. (I’m reflecting on the original podcast for the book while visiting Greve, Italy. My wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary.) Also in this episode, I respond to listener emails that discuss finding the right musicians to work with, teaching music for the right reasons, and one regular listeners take on the podcast. About the Book The book is based on my pers...2019-06-0242 min