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Australian Butchers‘ Guild PodcastABG Ep 57 - Michael HoneysettListen in as I chat with Michael Honeysett, General Manager of Craig Cook’s Prime Quality Meats — a business widely respected for its commitment to quality, consistency, and traditional butchery.As General Manager, Michael plays a critical role in leading the team, maintaining high standards on the bench, and ensuring the business delivers an outstanding experience for its customers every single day. His understanding of both the craft of butchery and the realities of running a successful meat business offers a valuable perspective for anyone in the trade.In this episode, we talk with Michael about his jour...
2026-03-0137 min
From Musician To ArtistBailey Zimmerman Wrote a Song Using a Single Chord! New To CountryIn this episode, I dive into the songwriting genius of Bailey Zimmerman and how he managed to write a captivating song using just one chord throughout. 🎸FREE Songwriting Workshophttps://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopWe’ll break down the melody, harmony, and structure of his track “New to Country,” exploring how he crafted an engaging tune with minimal chord changes. Whether you're a songwriter looking for inspiration, or just curious about unique songwriting techniques, this episode is packed with insights.I’ll take you through the process step by step, showing you how Zimmerman uses creative melody lines, harmonic tricks, and clever riff...
2025-05-2613 minFrom Musician To Artist5 Essential Bridge Techniques for SongwritersHow many of your songs just don’t have a bridge? It’s all Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus, and then maybe another Verse and Chorus. Today, I want to talk about why bridges are so important in your songs. I'll also share five different types of bridges you can try out in your next songwriting session. These tips will help you write songs that are more engaging and tell a better story.https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopI'm Craig from Musician to Artist, and I'm a big fan of a good bridge. It’s that moment in a song where everything shifts, giving a fres...
2025-05-2310 minFrom Musician To ArtistWhy Everyone's Obsessed with 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone!Today, I've got something exciting for you. I decided to dive into the world of song analysis but with a twist—I'm picking the number one song from Apple charts without having heard it before. The lucky song in the spotlight today is "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone.Join me on this journey as I break down what makes this song such a hit. From catchy melodies to unexpected changes, we'll explore it all. I'll share my initial reactions, play you snippets, and dissect the songwriting techniques that make it stand out.Listen to ‘Beautiful Things’ - Benson Boone: https...
2025-05-1916 minFrom Musician To ArtistHow to Write Tension into Your SongsToday, we're diving deep into a topic that can really elevate your songwriting: tension. It's that special ingredient that makes your songs captivating and memorable.FREE Songwriting Workshop: https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopImagine you're crafting a new song. You want it to grab people's attention, make them feel something. That's where understanding and using tension comes in.We'll look at three key aspects:Chords: These are like the colors on your palette. We'll talk about how different chord combinations can create excitement, drama, or a sense of resolution in your music.Rhythm: Think of this as the pulse of...
2025-05-1614 minFrom Musician To ArtistI Want to Help You Become a Music Artist in 2025I want to help you with your musical journey this year! From Musician to Artist offers a range of resources, both free and paid, to help you and your music thrive in the coming months.https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/resourcesExplore our diverse offerings, including songwriting cheatsheets, courses, promotion plans, Chat GPT prompts, and personalised one-on-one coaching. In this video, I'll walk you through all the existing resources and give you a sneak peek into what's in store for the upcoming year.Among the exciting developments is a new mini-course titled '7 Days to Better Lyrics,' designed to enhance...
2025-05-1211 minFrom Musician To ArtistHow Many Streams Before Spotify Pays You?!Hey, fellow music makers! If your’er feeling the frustration of hitting that 1000-play mark on Spotify, I get it. But here's the deal – we're not here to vent; we're here to thrive.FREE Songwriting Workshop - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopIn this video, we're diving deep into Spotify's recent changes and the whole 1000-plays, $3 situation. Spoiler: it's not the end of the song!Join the conversation as we break down;1. Why Spotify made these moves, 2. What it means for independent artists like us, and most importantly, 3. How to turn this challenge into your musical superpower. 🚀No doom an...
2025-05-0917 min
RESETTLEMENT | Wiradyuri Gawaymbanha-gu MamalanhaEpisode 4 | What You Make of ItAunty Pam and Uncle Craig Honeysett, brother and sister, join Luke Wighton and tell stories of their early life in Euabalong, swimming, fishing, walking to school, hot scones on a tree trunk and hiding from the Welfare. They move to Wagga Wagga as the second resettlement family and encounter racism for the first time. They find a way to fit in through sport and education and Balls. Their mother, Aunty Violet Honeysett, becomes a community leader and is so honoured when she cuts the ribbon at the opening of The Wiradjuri Bridge. Pam weaves her way to greatness and...
2025-02-1247 min
From Musician To ArtistStudio Tour! A Walk Through My Creative SpaceHey, welcome to my recording space at Dotted Eight Studio! In this video, I'm taking you behind the scenes of where the magic happens. No frills, just a down-to-earth tour of my setup and process.Free Songwriting Workshophttps://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshop🔍 What to Expect:* A walk-through of the studio layout* A look at the gear I use for recording* Checking out different recording spots and why they matter* Understanding my daily setup and how I work* Insight into the software and DAW I use* The secrets to...
2023-12-2020 min
From Musician To ArtistThe Key to Writing More Dynamic (and interesting) SongsAre your songs missing something? https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopIn this video, we dive deep into the art of songwriting and reveal the two most common mistakes songwriters make. These simple fixes can transform your songs, making them more dynamic and engaging. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a singer just starting with songwriting, or a seasoned songwriter looking to up your game, this video is for you. Learn the key to crafting songs that captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Don't miss out on these valuable tips to take your songwriting skills to the...
2023-12-1711 min
From Musician To ArtistWhat Makes the Difference? 200 Streams vs. 20,000 StreamsHave you ever wondered why some artists succeed with just a small but dedicated fanbase while others struggle despite massive streams? Join me on a journey through the music industry as we explore the power of genuine audience engagement. 🚀Free Songwriting Workshop - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopIn this video, I share my experiences as a music producer, revealing how the "appeal to many" approach can often lead to frustration, while focusing on a select few can result in real and lasting success. 🙌Discover the pitfalls of chasing numbers, the magic of connec...
2023-12-1312 min
From Musician To ArtistFrom Simple Idea to Released Master | Songwriting Production WalkthroughIn this video, witness the transformation of a simple song idea into a full realised masterpiece! 🎵 Join me as I take you through the creative journey from initial concept to a professionally released song. 🎶🎁 Ready for more? Dive into our 3-part Songwriting Workshop series, where I'll guide you step-by-step in using the same techniques to create your own musical masterpieces. Start and finish more songs with confidence! https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopFrom Singer to Songwriter - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/fromsingertosongwriter🎤 Discover how to elevate your songwriting with powerful production techniques, turning your raw ideas in...
2023-12-1019 min
From Musician To ArtistCan Chat GPT Really Help Me Write the Perfect Artist Bio? For FREE!Are you an independent music artist looking to leave a lasting impression on your Spotify, Instagram, and music profiles? Look no further! In this 21-minute video, we dive deep into the revolutionary world of AI-powered content creation. Join me as I explore the incredible potential of Chat GPT in crafting compelling artist bios that capture your unique essence.Access free Chat GPT prompts tailored for music artists, and create your free account at https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/chatgpt🎵 Key Takeaways:* Unleash the Power of AI: Discover how Chat GPT can help you create personalised and...
2023-12-0620 min
From Musician To ArtistThe Perfect Songwriting Process for MusiciansWelcome to the ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters and musicians! In this 9-minute video, we'll delve into the art of transforming inspiration into captivating songs, and we'll show you how to effectively manage your creative process within the real world.Key Points Covered:🎵 Finding Inspiration: Learn the secrets of recognising and capturing those fleeting moments of inspiration.🎵 Seize the Moment: Discover how to quickly record your ideas as voice memos, ensuring no brilliant melody or lyric is lost.🎵 Making Time to Create: Establish a routine to sit down and develop your inspired ideas into fully-fle...
2023-12-0308 min
From Musician To ArtistWriting a Full Song In Just 60 Minutes!In this video, I'll be taking on the challenge of writing a complete song from scratch in just 1 hour, and I'll show you how you can do it too.Free Workshop - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshop From Singer to Songwriter - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/fromsingertosongwriterSongwriting reviews - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-review No fancy tricks or secret formulas here. I'll be sharing my personal songwriting system that has transformed the way I create music. It's a practical approach that anyone can learn and apply.Join me as I cr...
2023-11-3025 min
From Musician To ArtistWhy is Morgan Wallen's 'Last Night' So Catchy?? Songwriting BreakdownUnlock the secrets to crafting a chart-topping hit with Morgan Wallen's 'Last Night'! In this video, we take an in-depth look at the proven songwriting techniques that made 'Last Night' a #1 hit. https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshop - Your FREE Songwriting Crash Course.From analysing the chord progressions to breaking down the lyrics and melody, we reveal the music theory behind the song's catchy sound. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, this video is filled with valuable tips and tricks to help take your music to the next level. So join us a...
2023-11-0915 min
From Musician To ArtistHow Miley Cyrus Wrote 'Flowers' - A Songwriting BreakdownIn this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the songwriting techniques used in Miley Cyrus' hit song "Flowers." We'll break down the song's structure, chord progressions, and lyrics to understand why it's such a powerful and catchy tune.https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshop - Your FREE Songwriting Crash Course.But that's not all! We'll also discuss how you can implement these techniques into your own songwriting. Whether you're an aspiring songwriter or a seasoned pro, you'll come away from this video with a new perspective on what makes a great song.So...
2023-11-0719 min
From Musician To ArtistHow to Start Your Next Song: 4 Unique ApproachesLearn how to kickstart your songwriting process with these 4 creative techniques! FREE Songwriting Crash Course - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopFrom Singer to Songwriter - https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/fromsingertosongwriter In this video, we'll show you how to begin your next hit by using chords, a beat, lyrics, and melody. By following these methods, you'll be able to quickly establish a vibe or theme for your song, which can then serve as the foundation for the rest of your songwriting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced songwriter, these proven tec...
2023-11-0616 min
From Musician To ArtistMaster the Basics of Music Theory for Songwriting in Just One PodcastAs a songwriter, understanding the basics of music theory can make a world of difference in your writing.FREE Songwriting Workshop - Learn this simple framework to write better songs https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshop In this video, we'll cover the essential concepts you need to know to take your songwriting to the next level.From understanding the notes in a key to writing melodies and creating chord progressions, this video provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts you need to know as a songwriter. Whether you're a beginner or a se...
2023-07-0813 min
From Musician To ArtistUnlock the Secrets to Writing Great Songs Every Time: A Comprehensive Songwriting Framework WorkshopAre you tired of struggling to write great songs? Let me send you parts 2 & 3 of this workshop for free https://www.frommusiciantoartist.com/songwriting-workshopDo you want to learn a step-by-step framework that will help you consistently write amazing songs, from start to finish? Look no further than our comprehensive songwriting workshop!In this video, we'll take you through a proven framework for writing hit songs over and over again. We'll cover everything from coming up with your song idea and vibe, to writing effective melodies, adding chords and harmonies, and structuring your song for maximum...
2023-07-0418 min
From Musician To ArtistBe Smart About Releasing Your Music in 2023Make the most of your motivation, the best way to release your music in 2023 is to plan it out ahead of time, when motivation is at its peak!Download the music release plan template https://www.dottedeight.com/artistOnce we've released the music we move on to the next thing. we no longer feel like posting about it, we feel like we've posted too much about our new release, or we don't want to bother people anymore with it. So... We end up with great plans that were never executed.I suggest in this...
2023-06-1903 min
From Musician To ArtistDid You Get As Many Streams As You Expected?We're so proud of our music and we obviously expect it to stream well, right? https://www.dottedeight.com/artistBut.. have you actually written down expectations? If you haven't, how do you if it's going to plan.If you have, then you'll know you're either below your music target and you need to implement some new strategies, or you exceed expectations, and you can celebrate and plan bigger for your next release.I use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio workstation, but you could just as easily use the free version of g...
2022-09-0904 min
From Musician To ArtistThis Is The Best Way To Release Your Music In 2022It's hard to find the best way to release your music in 2022. Gone are the days when you can just record your song or video and put that out a a single release. While I think we should have a 'main' release, we should also be utilising the multiple content release strategy.FREE ARTIST RESOURCES: https://www.dottedeight.com/artistThis doesn't have to get overwhelming and expensive though, It can be as simple as chopping your release up into a bunch of smaller bite size pieces for release on algorithm platforms like TikTok and...
2022-08-2405 min
From Musician To ArtistDid You Know You Can Practise Releasing Your Music? AND GET BETTER!We can actually improve on releasing music! It's a creative expression just like our music, but so often we see it is a black and white concept, either it works or it doesn't, I'm either good at it, or I'm not.In this episode I chat about how we should be releasing often, because like everything else in life, we can improve, we can get better the more we practice it, the more we figure out what works well for us, and what we can improve on for next time!FREE ARTIST RESOURCES - https://www...
2022-08-1703 min
From Musician To ArtistCreate A Central Place To Engage Your Music FansWe want to turn likes in music fans, subscribes into ticket sales, in order to do this we need a central place to engage our music fans, a home base for your audience. FREE songwriting checklist at https://www.dottedeight.com/artistWe're good at throwing content out and tailoring that to specific social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) but all of those have limitations when it comes to actual selling your music experiences, In this video I chat about the concept of using these platforms to drive people to your home base, your c...
2022-08-1006 min
From Musician To ArtistGiving People A Reason To Listen To Your Music!Why we shouldn't aimlessly promote our music, we need to give people a reason to click through and listen to our music, we need to identify the value our music brings and speak to that.In this video I chat about effective ways to promote your music, focusing on your new track offering some sort of value to your audience. I think this episode will help you shift your mindset around promoting your new music.FREE songwriting checklist at https://www.dottedeight.com/artistI use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio...
2022-08-0305 min
From Musician To ArtistHow You Can Easily Find New Fans For Your MusicPlatforms like TikTok and YouTube are set up to easily find you new fans for your music, they're based on algorithms, which means they are working for you to find the people interested in your music. I love imagine dragons, so every time I open up one of these platforms I have imagine dragons content flooding my feed. And not just from the offical Imagine dragons, but of any any channels or profiles doing anything to do with Imagine dragons.Moral of the story, make sure your music content is in algorithm based platforms like TokTok and YouTube.
2022-07-2704 min
From Musician To ArtistQuick Songwriting Tips To Help You Write LyricsWriting lyrics can be hard! I've got some tips to help make it a bit easier for you. So you can spend less time frustrated at lyrics writing, and more time in preparing the release of your new song.This video has 3 or 4 tips that I think will really help you write song lyrics, I've made them nice and quick for you as well, I hope this improves your songwriting!FREE songwriting checklist at https://www.dottedeight.com/artistI use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio workstation, but you could just...
2022-07-2004 min
From Musician To ArtistWrite A Hook Into ALL Your Melodies! Let Me ExplainMaybe you know how to write a hooky melody, or you at least know your melody needs a hook. In this episode I chat about writing multiple hooks in your melody, make sure all your melodies are hooky, this gives you a super interesting song, and a bunch more opportunity to have your song connect with your audienceFREE songwriting checklist at https://www.dottedeight.com/artistI use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio workstation, but you could just as easily use the free version of garage band, audacity, pro tools, or...
2022-07-1304 min
From Musician To ArtistHow I Go About Writing Chord Progressions - SONGWRITING TIPSWhat chord structure should you use? how do you write chord structures? I unpack these questions in this episode, and honestly.. It's such much easier than we think! We put way too much pressure on ourselves when It comes to chordsSongwriting download - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistThe most powerful tool we have in songwriting is melody, and simple chords in our songwriting gives us the best chance at writing catchy, hooky melodiesI use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio workstation for songwriting, but you could just as...
2022-07-0604 min
From Musician To ArtistHow Do I Write a Song With Good Structure?Songwriting structure, how do yo you write a song with good structure? In this video I lay out how I go about creating good structure in my songwriting. Songwriting download - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistYou'll notice that I place a huge amount of importance on song structure, I think it play such a huge role in good effective songwriting.This quick songwriting tip about structure will point you and your songwriting in the right directionI use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio workstation, but you could just a...
2022-06-2904 min
From Musician To ArtistSongwriting tip! It's all about the VIBECreating the vibe during your songwriting stage will help you point you in the right direction. I believe it will help you to finish writing your songs, not just start writing your songs. I've been songwriting like this for a while now, and the clear direction it provides makes it a really valuable songwriting technique, and should certainly be one of your favourite tools to write a song. From here you can write a melody, you can write chords, you can write rhythms, and you can write harmoniesFREE songwriting checklist at https://www.dottedeight.com/artist
2022-06-2204 min
From Musician To ArtistSongwriting Tip! Use a DAW.. Here's whyI've been using a DAW for my songwriting for years, It's easily the best way to write songs, In this video I explain some of the benefits of using a DAW for your song writing, and I hope that as a result you see a huge improvement in your songs, and ultimately make the songwriting process a ton easier for you.FREE songwriting checklist at https://www.dottedeight.com/artistI use cubase pro by steinberg as my digital audio workstation, but you could just as easily use the free version of garage band, audacity...
2022-06-1503 min
From Musician To ArtistThe Best Way To Share Music Files OnlineI want to show you the best way to share you music files online, so that you never get caught out having to scroll your own YouTube channel or Spotify profile to madly try and copy links send of to a potential label or venue. In this video I show you a couple of simple ways to have all your links in one place ready to send straight away! This will safe you a ton of time, and make you seem a lot more professional and serious about your music career.Download my free songwriting guide here...
2022-06-1106 min
From Musician To ArtistGet Endless Inspiration For Song Lyrics Using This Simple TechniqueComing up with lyric ideas! how do you come up with fresh lyrics over and over? I have a simple technique that will get you endless inspiration for new lyrics, allowing you to tap into the kind of deep emotion that your audience can really connect with, and ultimately write better songs.SONGWRITING DOWNLOAD - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistThe technique explores the emotion of an existing character in a book or movie. Because they are experiencing specific circumstances created to trigger emotion. We can take that powerful emotion and write our story from...
2022-06-0713 min
From Musician To ArtistWrite Lyrics Like This! It Will Improve Your SongwritingWriting good lyrics is one of the most important skills in songwriting, and working on that skill of writing lyrics will make you a better songwriter. In this video I unpack a popular song by Billy Joel, and look at the clever way he writes lyrics to connect with his audience, its about giving them enough of the lyrics, that they can finish the song off in their own head. This is powerful songwriting.I would love to help you out with your songwriting, help you to write better lyrics, and generally help you become the best...
2022-03-0212 min
From Musician To ArtistMake This The Best Year For Your MusicHow to make this the best year for your music, I love the start of a new year, you can look forward and set goals for what you want to achieve! The perfect opportunity to make some decisions about where you want to go as a music artists, and plan out what steps you need to take to get there.I also celebrate the 50th episode of 'from musician to artist' which I am super excited about.Free Assets https://www.dottedeight.com/artistFrom Musician To Artist is a podcast for musicians...
2021-12-3105 min
From Musician To ArtistMaximising Your Music Videos With Sam HollandI'm talking talking videos with Sam Holland, how to maximise and idea and get maximum traction from it. The secret is really in quantity, making sure you expand your idea into multiple pieces of content! As music artists, music videos are the best way for us to do this.Check out Sams channel here! - https://www.youtube.com/c/SamHollandSams LUTs - https://youtu.be/d8dBA_NbBnsWe chatted for over an hour, so I'm splitting the value over a couple of videos, a little Sam Holland series.FREE...
2021-12-2212 min
From Musician To ArtistHow Music Artists Should Use Social Media, With Sam HollandWhat content does your audience want to see? How should you use social media as a music artist?Sam Holland is absolutely brilliant at creating content, and shares his insight in this episode. He mentioned that posting a lot was important, today he defines what that means, and talks about posting the right sort of content. He always breaks down the art of taking one idea and turning that into multiple sources of value for your audience.Check out Sams channel here! - https://www.youtube.com/c/SamHollandSams LUTs - https://youtu.be...
2021-12-1515 min
From Musician To ArtistGet To Know Your Audience! With Sam HollandThe most important aspect of growing an audience, is getting to know your audience! I spoke with Sam Holland and leaned on his experience in growing an audience on YouTube. Sam understands what it takes to look at your audience, learn from them, and create music and content that they will resonate with. Fascinating discussion, I'm sure you'll get something out of this!Check out Sams channel here! - https://www.youtube.com/c/SamHollandSams LUTs - https://youtu.be/d8dBA_NbBnsWe chatted for over an hour, so I'm splitting the...
2021-12-0808 min
From Musician To ArtistBuilding Your Music Career, With Sam HollandI'm continuing my chat with Sam Holland, this week its about growing your music career, I asked Sam how he would go about starting his music career from scratch using all the knowledge he has now learned over the years, and his answers were fascinating! I learn't a lot, and I'm sure you will too! How main points were: Post a lot, and go all in, give it 100%Check out Sams channel here! - https://www.youtube.com/c/SamHollandSams LUTs - https://youtu.be/d8dBA_NbBnsWe chatted for over an...
2021-12-0114 min
From Musician To ArtistA Chat With Sam Holland About Music And PersonalitySam Holland has taught me a lot about video over that last couple months, because I have done some heavy binge watching of his YouTube content. During this time I learn't he has a big background in music, So I reached out to him to ask if he could help teach us some of the knowledge he has learnt about both being a music artist, and growing an audience (currently with 13k subs!)Check out Sams channel here! - https://www.youtube.com/c/SamHollandSams LUTs - https://youtu.be/d8dBA_NbBns...
2021-11-2412 min
From Musician To ArtistThe Music Making Process, From Concept To ReleaseI recently worked through the entire music making process with local artist Robbie Mortimer. From the initial concept all the way through to the released album. In this video I share the crucial 5 stages that an artist has to go through in order to find success as a music artist.Those stages are Vision/Branding, Playing Live, Songwriting, Recording, and Promotion.I had the pleasure of getting alongside Robbie Mortimer for this entire process for his latest album, and I share what I learn't with you here.The stunning Retro vibe I have...
2021-11-1716 min
From Musician To ArtistEd Sheeran Shows Us The Best Way To Release MusicWhat's the best way to release music in 2021? We have more resources and more opportunity then ever before. I have been really following Ed Sheeran's latest release journey leading up to his new album =. It's been fascinating to see the sheer amount of content he's been able to pump out in support of his singles, and now album. In this video I take a look specifically at the strategy around releasing his music videos. I reckon you could implement some of these techniques in your music to connect and engage with more listenersFree Resources - https...
2021-11-1010 min
From Musician To Artist3 Ways to Write A Good Melody (with examples)Good songs need good melodies. So how do you write a good melody? The great thing about creativity is that there is more then one way to do it. Today I'm exploring 3 ways to start your next melody. three different ways to get the ball rolling, The first two you've probably tried before, the 3rd one I reckon will be something new for you.This video is for a music artist stuck for inspiration, or for somebody who find all their melodies are sounding the same, and you need to break the mould a bitFREE...
2021-11-0316 min
From Musician To ArtistSpotify Doesn't Owe You!It's easy to hate Spotify and feel like they are ripping you off as a music artist. And perhaps you're right! But what if we just looked at Spotify and Apple Music in a different way? What if we just used it as a powerful marketing tool, and then created personalised music experiences for our audience as a way to earn an income from our music. I discuss the latest proposed changes for the Spotify royalty payouts, and some ways you can use the platform to move your music forwardsThank you to Damian Keyes f...
2021-10-2714 min
From Musician To ArtistBuilding A Genuine Audience For Your Music, With Clinton HoyConnecting with your audience in a real and genuine way is probably the most important aspect of being a music artist, perhaps only second to creating music that actually means something to you. This week I had a chat with music artist Clinton Hoy, because he understands and puts this concept into practise better then probably any one I’ve seen. From our chat I reckon you’ll pick up the following things; 1. The importance of being able to connect with your fans2. Some strategies that actually work3. It’s a lot easier th...
2021-10-2033 min
From Musician To ArtistSigning To A Record Label VS Staying IndependentA common question for the music artist is 'should I try get signed to a record label, or should I stay independent?' I came across some research this week put together by the digital distribution company 'Gyrostream' who surveyed a ton of artists with this very question. I found the results fascinating! They then dove deeper into the question and survey why music artists want to sign to record labels, and why music artists want to remain independent.In this episode I discuss all the stats, alongside the pro's on con's of signing to a record...
2021-10-1314 min
From Musician To ArtistGetting Picked Up By A Record Label! Music Industry AdviceGetting signed to a record label is such an attractive idea for the music artist. Why? Because the labels know the music industry, and the have access to the audiences we want to be in front of.Maybe it's not a label you're looking for, maybe it's just music publication or some sort of professional music representation. So what exactly do you need in order to get noticed by these guys? I explain 3 basic concepts in this episode1. Gathering momentum by creating music2. Building your online presence with quality music experiences3. Growing an audience....
2021-10-0612 min
From Musician To ArtistWhat Makes A Good Music Website?What do we actually need on our music website? We talked about having a key purpose for your site, and how that should take the focus. But what are all the other common website features we should be using.I think your website should be able to answer these 3 questions for your audience1. Who are you?2. Where can I find you?3. How can I connect?This episode chats through these questions and the appropriate website features to make sure they’re answered effectively.From Musician To Artist is a podcast fo...
2021-09-2914 min
From Musician To ArtistEd Sheeran's Website, What can you learn to make your music website effective?Music artists websites! How can we make the most of ours? In this episode we pull up Ed Sheeran's music website to see what we can learn from him. What is the purpose of his website, and where does it lead us, the audience?I also take a look at Amy Shark, Robbie Mortimer, and 5 seconds of summer. Plenty of useful tips, plus do's and don'ts for making your own music artist website From Musician To Artist is a podcast for musicians wanting to up skill and become recognised music artists. It covers the 5 stages of...
2021-09-2225 min
From Musician To ArtistMusic Artist Website, Do I Need One?We might think that growing our socials is more important than building out a website. While socials are probably the best tool for generating interest and gaining followers, your website is your opportunity to turn those followers into fans. And it's the fans that ultimately buy your music, and fund your career.In this episode of from musician to artist I lay out a ton of benefits to the music artist website, and show you a bunch of practical tips around setting up your site to grow your fanbase and build genuine connection with those fans.
2021-09-1515 min
From Musician To ArtistWhat If The Producer Thinks I Suck? Pitching Your MusicIt's super scary to walk into the studio and show the engineer your song. Pitching to the producer!I've seen this battle from both sides, I've been an artist pitching my music, and I've also had hundreds of artists play me their song for the first time before we begin recording. This episode is all about the role of the producer, what are they thinking while you're pitching your song. How can they help you? and how can you grow in confidence so that this process gets easier and easier?From Musician To Artist i...
2021-09-0811 min
From Musician To ArtistUnderstanding How You Think & How That Shapes Your MusicIn working with hundreds of artists in the studio I've made some observations around the different ways we view life. More over, I've noticed we all have different drives, and our emotions are attached to different values.Smart Goals Download - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistI've categorised them in this episode by being past, present, and future.Past - Memories and legacy is important to youPresent - Live in the moment, make today greatFuture - Plan for a better tomorrow.Understanding how your brain ticks helps...
2021-09-0117 min
From Musician To Artist3 Months To Create An Artist Website. Setting SMART Goals With Megan WoodsI sat down with local artists Megan Woods, to chat about her goals! We discovered that her main goal for the next three months was to get her website published and working for her. So in this episode we ran this goal through the SMART goal method to make sure this goal is; SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACTIONABLE, REALISTIC, & TIME BOUND. Checking your goal against these guidelines ensures your goal can be reached, and helps give you the motivation to go about achieving it. We also chat about about a few potential obstacles that may come up, and brainstorm ways to...
2021-08-2525 min
From Musician To ArtistRecording Your Music Raw & Natural vs Produced and Radio ReadyShould your studio recording match your live performance? This is a common question I work through with artists in the studio all the time. Weighing up that natural approach that feels honest, vs the produced approach that enhances your music and gives you a more polished result.Like everything creative, I don't think there's a right and wrong, but there certainly is an ideal way for YOU to go about recording your music depending on what you want to achieve with your recording. In this episode I do a full break down of the two a...
2021-08-1819 min
From Musician To ArtistSetting Your Music Up For The Win in 2021 - With Smart GoalsWe all have desires for our music, ideals that we would love to achieve one day. Today I wanted to help you walk towards those ambitions by setting smart goals. Smart goals are a way to qualify your goal and make sure it's something you WILL be able to achieve.Smart Goal Download - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistYou goal could be anything from, getting more gigs, to getting 10,000 streams, or recording your own single. This smart goal method will make sure that your goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time bound. When...
2021-08-1116 min
From Musician To ArtistMaking Sure Your Music Survives Lockdown!Lockdowns are extremely tough on the music artist. When venues close down, love music is the first thing to go! It seems like an uncertain road back to the regular, dependable gig.. So what can we do to make sure our music survives the lockdown? How can we lock down proof our music, and keep walking forwards when the world around us stops? Thats what I'm chatting about in this episode.This is taken from a live stream I hosted last week in the middle of a lockdown we had here, and it's a god conversation, I...
2021-08-0425 min
From Musician To ArtistShould I Be Making Music Videos? The Different Types of Music VideosMusic videos are a great way to grow your audience. Video is such an engaging form of media, and it's set up to work across pretty much all of the social platforms. It's much, much easier to get someone to watch your video, then to go across to Spotify and listen to your music.I've been getting into video a lot lately, and I really believe in it's power to grow your music and your fan base. So I wanted to unpack a little bit about them, and cover some of the different types you could consider...
2021-07-2817 min
From Musician To Artist3 Common Songwriting Mistakes, & How To Avoid ThemI'm privileged to be able to work with a ton of great songwriters, and work on a lot of great songs here in the studio. This has helped me to see what makes a great song, and what takes away from a great song. While it's difficult to simply teach, 'how to write a good song' or 'how to write a hit song'. I can teach about a few common songwriting mistakes I see, and talk about how you can avoid them in your songwriting. This will be a big step towards writing more professional sounding song.D...
2021-07-2114 min
From Musician To ArtistA Better Way To Reply To CommentsDon’t stop ‘being’ thankful, but we need to shift our responses from simply being ‘thank you’ I’m talking about reply to comments on your social posts (Facebook, instagram, or YouTube comments). Somebody writes in a tells you how much they love your new song, the easiest response is ‘thank you so much’. What we don’t realise is that this is killing the conversation! It’s not giving us a chance to grow that relationship and build connection with an appreciative audience, nor is it allowing Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube to pick up our content as an engaging post and pu...
2021-07-1514 min
From Musician To ArtistGetting Your Music On Spotify, A Step By Step GuideA question I get asked all the time is 'how do I get my music on Spotify' or 'can you help me get my music on to Spotify' So in this video I do exactly that. I explain the entire process, and share my screen as upload a song to Spotify and Apple Music.The process seems daunting because it's different to everywhere else we upload, Instagram or YouTube we just upload our music or video and we're in control. For Spotify we're having to pay an aggregator (a digital distributor) to do that for us. In...
2021-07-0831 min
From Musician To ArtistArtist Wins! Using Instagram to Promote Your Music w/ James SutherlandThis week I chat with local artist James Sutherland about using Instagram as a music artist promotion tool. We also have a dive into his latest single and chat about his song writing process, his studio experience, and take a look at the production of his latest single.I wanted to highlight James in this 'Artist Wins series because he just has such a good attitude around being an independent artist. He's willing to put in the work, he has realistic goals, and he's super proactive in his approach to achieving them. I think this chat will i...
2021-06-3018 min
From Musician To ArtistExplaining My Recording Process - From Pre Production To MasteringI explain my full recording process! From preproduction through tracking / recording, editing, mixing and mastering. What is the engineer / producer doing? And what can you (the artist) expect during the recording process.Every studio will probably approach this slightly differently, this is a detailed unpacking of how I approach recording so that you can get a clearer picture of what happening behind closed doors. I've learned through years of working with artists that when this recording process is explained up front, it relaxes the artist, you know what you're up for, you know where you're heading, and...
2021-06-2329 min
From Musician To ArtistDolby Atmos, How Does It Work? How Will It Effect The Music Industry? (Apple Music, Spatial Audio)Apple Music have rolled out spatial audio (dolby atmos) to their playback systems. How does dolby atmos work? How does it deliver a spatial sound to headphones?In this episode I explain how it all works, and look into the potential impact this could bring to the music industry for independent artistsI've been really enjoying the immersive experience from spatial audio through my Nuraphones, and I'm sure you will as well. Is it the game changer though? Will this supersede the traditional stereo audio? I think we'll have to wait and see. From M...
2021-06-1619 min
From Musician To ArtistWriting A Good Artist Bio - 1st Vs 3rd PersonHow do I write my artist bio? Probably a question you've asked yourself right? Well how do you go about writing a good artist bio? Where do we need our music bio? Instagram, Spotify, Youtube, EPK.. It's almost everywhere.I notice a lot of artists find it easier to write in the the 3rd person, because it's difficult to talk yourself up all the time. While there are good benefits for this, in this episode I chat about the best places to use third person, and why it might be more beneficial to for you to be...
2021-06-0915 min
From Musician To ArtistGetting Better Gigs! The Progression of Your Live ShowWhat's the next stage for your live show? What is a better gig for you? We're all trying to get better gigs, get bigger gigs, or move to the next level with our live performances. In this episode I have a look at the progression of the live performance. It starts with you picking up and instrument for the first time, and goes all the way through to that stadium tour.This episode is helpful to vision where you want to go as an artist, and to see what the different stages of a live performance look...
2021-06-0221 min
From Musician To ArtistRecording at Home VS in the Studio! Why You Should Be Doing BothShould I record at home? Or should I be hitting up a pro studio? For a lot of us this is one of those burning questions. We hear of a lot of artists getting great sounding recordings from home, we know the gear is relatively cheap, and it's fun! I am certainly not against home studios, and recording from home, I think there is absolutely an opportunity for that! and sometimes it makes good sense to record from home! I also know the benefits of studio recording and what that can bring to your sound. So this is e...
2021-05-2616 min
From Musician To Artist9 Ways To Earn Money From Your MusicGetting paid for your music can be difficult! I have a bunch of ideas that might help you earn some income from your music. Some different ways you can release your music, or promote your music in a way your true fans will WANT to pay for! It's almost less about your music, and more about the experience you can offer with your music. It's actually almost all about giving/selling your fans an experience.These include; Recorded music, streamed or physical, Playing live shows (Big or intimate) Selling merchandise, Live streams, Music videos (story and performance...
2021-05-1922 min
From Musician To ArtistYour Audience Is The KEY! Creating A Music Experience FOR Your FansTake your songwriting to the next level! Grab my free songwriting guide here! https://www.dottedeight.com/artistWhat do your fans want? They want an experience with your music, they want to be able to feel something when they listen to your music. Perhaps they don't know that yet, but it's actually the feeling and connection we have with music that draws us in, and more importantly, keeps us wanting more. In this episode I have a look at the creation cycle, step 1; we're inspired, step; 2 we physically produce that feeling or inspiration into s...
2021-05-1313 min
From Musician To ArtistSetting Yourself Up As A Music Artist - Business & MusicHow can we do business as a music artist? how can we make music our business? and can we do it my keeping our music as art, and not let business ruin that.Business is a mind set, in this episode I chat about approaching your music career like a business, in that you want to serve and value your customers, in our case, our audience or fanbase. If we can see our music as a valuable experience that will bring value to our audience, we will see our fan base begin to grow and more importantly...
2021-05-0610 min
From Musician To ArtistSpotify Vs Youtube Videos, Which Will Help You Grow Your Audience?I love both YouTube and Spotify! I think they are both excellent content platforms. I wanted to do a comparison discussing some of the pros and cons around growing your audience on these platforms. Both Spotify or Youtube are great for having long lasting reach for your music, but both of them are a slow burn, requiring patience and planning when building them up. In this episode I chat about 3 main aspects of YouTube Vs Spotify; 1. Engagement Level2. Available Content3. Search abilityI don't think either platform is better then the other, But I hope t...
2021-04-2936 min
From Musician To ArtistAdding Production Elements To Your SongwritingAdding production elements to our songs can be a bit scary, where do we start? How do we learn these production tips? I think it’s helpful to be thinking about production during the songwriting phase. If we can write our songs with production in mind, we can be more confident in finishing songs! Because we know that production will help it sound complete! In this episode I chat about the importance of production, and that it’s a great way to tell the story of our music. I unpack a few of the techniques I use in production as w...
2021-04-2113 min
From Musician To ArtistAdding Parts To Your Songwriting So It Sounds PRO!Adding extra parts to our songs can bring them to life, and give that element of depth and width that we’re used to hearing in our favourite songs.Free Songwriting Guide - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistSongwriting in the box episode - https://youtu.be/_wTYOrst9pc In this episode I chat about how and where we should be adding these parts. It’s all about writing a musical story, so that without focusing on the lyrics, our audience can still follow and connect with the journey of our song. The main objec...
2021-04-1518 min
From Musician To ArtistHow to Write Lyrics & Harmony Into Our Songwriting, To Follow Our StoryContinuing our songwriting series, we’re taking a look at Lyrics & Harmony. We’ve been talking about songwriting inside the box, and to a set of guidelines that make sure we’re finishing our songs and connecting with our audience.Make sure you download my free song writing guide, which follows along with this series, and sets up a songwriting template that you can work within. Download link here - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistIf you missed the first episode unpacking songwriting inside the box, you can find that here - https://youtu.be/_wTYOrs...
2021-04-1218 min
From Musician To ArtistHow To Write Melody & Rhythm To Tell Effective Story, Songwriting Series 2/4In this episode I’m unpacking how we write story into our melody and rhythm. Download Link - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistWriting 'Inside the box' episode - https://youtu.be/_wTYOrst9pcThis is the second part of a four part series on songwriting. In the previous episode I looked at an approach to songwriting ‘inside the box’ so that we can make sure our songs effectively carry our story and connect with the listener.The melody is our tune, it’s the part that usually get’s stuck in our head. W...
2021-04-0416 min
From Musician To ArtistSongwriting, How To Write With An Easier And More Effective ApproachThis episode unpacks an approach to songwriting that makes the whole process easier. It’s about setting up some guidelines around songwriting that ensures our songs connect with our audience by carrying our story effectively.Songwriting Guide - https://www.dottedeight.com/artistWe understand the concept of thinking outside the box. This means coming up with something new right? When we think about creativity and songwriting with this approach, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. It could be the reason we haven’t finished a lot of our songs! Because our idea...
2021-03-2823 min
From Musician To ArtistGrow A Real Fanbase For Your Music, Likes & Follows Are Just The StartSomehow Facebook likes, and Instagram follows have become the measure of success for music artists. But what is this actually doing for pushing our music brand forward? Building real fans, or paying for our music expenses.In this episode I break down the numbers a bit, and look at what return on investment likes and follows actually bring. I look at the need for creating an inner circle that would actually nurture relationships that leads us towards being able to sell experiences with our music, whether that be tickets to our next show, some merch, or copies...
2021-03-2119 min
From Musician To ArtistConvert Live Fans Into Digital Followers! By Using Artist QR CodesWe’re great at growing our online audience, putting up socials posts that drive traffic towards our new single or upcoming show. But how good are we at making sure our live audiences are following us on Instagram? Subscribing to our YouTube channel? Or engaging with us online.My Linktree - https://linktr.ee/DottedeightstudioCreate your own free Link tree - https://linktr.eeI think the best way to make sure our live audience follows us digitally is by using a QR code. The QR code has become so common now an...
2021-03-1419 min
From Musician To ArtistPromoting My Music As An Independent Artist! The Why, What & HowHow do I promote my music? Or Whats the best way to promote my music online? These are questions we are trying to find answers to all the time. In this video I break down promoting out music, I look at the Why, The What, and the How.Whether being part of your own marketing department is something you signed up for or not. Its something we have to develop and get better at as an independent assistWhy - Because no body else is going to do it for you. If you want to...
2021-03-0720 min
From Musician To ArtistWhen Should I RECORD My Music? How Do I Know If Music Is Ready?Obviously I need to record my music, but it’s expensive, and my songs are nowhere near being ready to record. What if it wasn’t as far away as you thought it was? What if you could record your music and allow your audience to expand beyond the people in the same room as you? That way you’d appear like a real artist because you are an actual real artist! Recording your music, Lets talk about itFor enquires about how we could work together on your music head to my website https://www.dottedeight.com or...
2021-02-2819 min
From Musician To ArtistHow To Write Songs That Engage Your Audience [Ep.5]It’s our songs that make an artist, it’s that expression that connects an audience through a range of emotions, and gives them something to hold and own. Let’s talk about effective songwriting as a music artist.In this episode I unpack songwriting as stage 3 of the music artist life cycle.We’ve already had a look at branding and vision, and playing our music live, the next stage of our music journey is songwriting.I look into why songwriting is so important for the music artists, and how it’s the logica...
2021-02-2119 min
From Musician To ArtistUNLEASHING Your Inner Artist - The Music Artist Lifecycle - STAGE 2 [Ep. 4]Playing music, it’s stage 2 of the artist lifecycle, and it plays a massive role in developing you, and unleashing your inner artist, why? because it grows both your audience, and your ability.So what does this mean for you trying to make music your living? Let’s talk about it.To get anything started, you have take action, you have to get the ball rolling. To be a successful music artist you have to start playing your music. If you’re new this could mean finding some muso’s and having a jam, or it could mean cal...
2021-02-1414 min
From Musician To ArtistMusic Artist Branding - Ask Yourself These Simple Questions [Ep. 3]Brand is who you are, and it’s presenting that clearly for your audience, so they know what to expect and what they will feel when they engage with your music. You take the guess work out for your audience, and this means you grow, and they expand.In this episode I unpack branding for you or your band as artist’s. Branding seems like a business term, and we like to keep business seperate from art right? Perhaps treating our music more like a business will help us to grow.I look at your init...
2021-02-0622 min
From Musician To ArtistThe 5 Stages A Music Artist MUST Go Through - The Life Cycle of a Music Artist [Ep. 2]There seems to be a big gap between me writing music, and me growing an audience that can hear, and connect with that music. So what do I do to bridge this gap? And make a better go of my music? This episode looks at the life cycle of a music artist, The 5 essential stages every artists must go through if they want a successful music career with a growing fanbase. I go into detail about what is involved in each of this stages, with the plan to expand on each of these categories for their own e...
2021-02-0619 min
From Musician To ArtistFrom MUSICIAN to ARTIST! - A Guide To Making Music Your Living [Ep. 1]We want to do music for a living, but we seem to be constantly having this internal battle between ‘Yes! I can do this!’ And ‘you know what? I just need to get a real job’.This episode unpacks the podcast series and what I’ll be discussing. I share why I’m passionate about helping artists achieve their musical desires, and where it all started for me.The first series I’ll be looking at is the ‘life cycle of a music artist’ Vision & BrandingPlaying your music, getting gigsSongwritingRecording your musicPromoting your musicUploadi...
2021-02-0411 min