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The NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #76 - Introducing The Artist Amplifier CommunityIt’s been a minute, but the Artist Impact Podcast is back - and this time, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs are here with something BIG!In this episode, Nate and Paul introduce the Artist Amplifier Community, a brand-new space created to help Christian indie artists grow their reach, strengthen their faith, and find real support along the journey. They share the heart behind this new initiative, why community matters so much for artists today, and how they’ll personally be walking alongside members to help them use their gifts and talents to make a Kingdom impa...2025-06-3025 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #75 - Success PrinciplesSuccess. We all hope for it. We all aspire to achieve it in some fashion. But what does it mean to become a successful independent musician? And how do we get there? Welcome to a new series of episodes as we unpack these concepts, questions, and yes, some helpful answers along the way, as we dive into this fascinating yet elusive topic we all call "Success". 2024-11-0624 min
The Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#435Lisa Fenstermacher opens the show with a great new song, followed by music from Layla Capri, Robert Paul Brandolino, Dan Grim, Laura Story, and Olga Gavrilov. But it doesn’t stop there! We’ve also got Chris Roe, OBC Worship, your host Paul Gibbs, Tori Harper and NoteSpire Music co-founder Nate Miller on the show this time. The music keeps going and the blessings keep flowing, on The Jesscott Music Hour! Calling all Christian Artists! We want your music! Are you a Christian artist with some music we could consider for the show? Submit it at...2024-08-0259 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #74 - Cassettes Are Back?Cassettes are back? From its meteoric rise in 1963, surpassing the popularity and portability of vinyl, to its eventual demise at the hands of the mighty CD, the little audio cassette has had an interesting and historical impact on the music industry. Suddenly, after all these years, there's a steady and undeniable resurgence in popularity of this once great listening format. Believe it or not, cassettes are back! What sort of impact will they have again for the independent musician just like you? Let's find out!2024-07-3036 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #73 - Dennise Nichole Dittman InterviewThis episode features singer and recording artist Dennise Nichole Dittman talking about her musical journey from a young girl singing in churches to a 16-year career as an opera singer to her current work as a Christian musician. Along the way, she discusses how performing music has changed over the years and how she finally found fulfillment after leaving secular music for a Christian music ministry with her husband in 2010. Dennise also offers advice to independent musicians on marketing their music and how to be more creative with their content. 2024-07-0252 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#424Your host Paul Gibbs starts the show with a song written by Steve Morse, and the music continues with Michael Abdul, Nadine Valentine, Nate Miller, Tirus Twyne, Rick Stevenson, Emerson Day, Janise La Vonne, Eric Rapp, Naomi Pierro and Gregory Allen. Fun facts and trivia abound, like, did you know that The Wizard Of Oz was written in 1900? And, who was the original actor to play the scarecrow? It’s another blessing and fun-filled hour, on The Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and man...2024-05-1758 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #72 - Marketing Your MusicTechnology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not getting the results, or the response, you had hoped for, it might be your lack of marketing. Love it or hate it, marketing and promoting yourself as a musician is paramount nowadays, especially for the independent artist. Let's talk about some of the roadblocks you might...2024-05-1429 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #71 - DIY Musician with a DAY JobBeing a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams. 2024-04-1838 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #70 - Instagram for MusiciansWith over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of this powerful tool for musicians. 2024-04-1140 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#416Malachi’s Ministry starts off this episode, along with Nash Revival, Nate Miller, Sweet Crystal, Joanna Lower, Chris Kibbe, Josh & Hannah Gamboa, and a hymn from your host, Paul Gibbs. The fun facts and trivia continue – what song has been played over 10 million times and appeared on over 11,000 albums? You’ll hear it, on this episode of The Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many others! New episodes each Friday morning. Calling all Christian Artists! We want your music! Are you a Ch...2024-03-2256 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #69 - More Social Media TipsWe're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach. 2024-03-1345 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #68 - The Post-Production BluesWe've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some point in our careers. What causes these "post-production blues"? What can we learn from them? And how can we turn them around in our favor? Tune in to this episode of the...2024-02-0943 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #67 - Creating a Set ListWhile the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think through your set first can elevate your live performances and up your professional game. Everything from preventing vocal burnout to increasing your chances of attracting and maintaining new audiences can be helped by this one, simple step. Let's dive in...2024-01-2640 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #66 - Social Media TipsWe all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 2024-01-1133 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #65 - New Year's Resolutions 2024It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calendar year. It's a worthwhile journey. Let's dive in! 2024-01-0338 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #64 - Christmas Song Fun!On this episode host Paul Gibbs talks about Christmas songs, public domain, choosing songs to put on your next project, and some fun facts and trivia about some of the wonderful songs that are such a huge part of our Christmas season!2023-12-0633 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #63 Balancing Music And A Day JobFor many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not do it. In this episode we explore some ways to try and make both "have to's" coexist in a peaceful manner, and minimize that frustration that often takes over and drains w...2023-11-1524 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #62 - Handling CriticismEveryone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspired to create. So, how do we handle real criticism and keep moving forward as an artist today? Tune in and find out! 2023-11-0854 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #61 - Memorizing Your MusicMemorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 2023-11-0150 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#393Our lineup includes Nate Miller, Miss Freddye, Asarela, Point Of Grace, Mercy’s Child, Dan Grim, The Absolute Faith Project, and a NEW song from your host Paul Gibbs! We share lots of fun facts and trivia as well, like, how much icing (frosting) are eaten in the United States each day? It's a LOT! (So....how much cake is eaten?) It’s another awesome episode of The Jesscott Music Hour! NoteSpire Radio has a NEW APP! Download the NoteSpire Radio app at the Google Playstore or Apple App Store today! Listen on the go!...2023-10-1356 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #60 - To Cover, Or Not To Cover (Songs)?To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the originals, like "Twist And Shout" (Beatles, '63, original by The Top Notes, '61) and "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston, '92, original by Dolly Parton '74). The familiarity of a cover song, combined w...2023-10-1132 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #59 - How to Stay MotivatedAre you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development and use of our God-given musical talents? Let's discuss that, and more, in this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 2023-10-0543 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #58 - Are You Overthinking It?As musicians, we want our songs to be, well, perfect. And we start out feeling great about the music - the lyrics are meaningful, the arrangement is awesome, the instrumentation is spot on. But somewhere along the way, the good feeling starts to fade. The newness wears off. It just doesn't sound as good as it did when we started. And we starting thinking about it. And thinking about it some more. Maybe if we change a couple of words in the second verse? Is the guitar solo too harsh? Add harmony to the...2023-09-2734 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #57 - An Interview with Josie and Tinamarie of The Josie Awards"The Josie Music Awards is the premiere music event within the independent music industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence globally. The JMAs honor exceptional talent, hard work, growth, and outstanding bodies of work, and contributions to those who inspire us, encourage us, and shape the culture of the global independent music industry." In this special Episode of the NoteSpire Music Artist Impact, hosts Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller talk with daughter/mother team Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino, Co-Owners of The Josie Association and the Josie Music Awards, the largest music award show in the independent music industry. The ann...2023-09-1540 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #56 - BMI Now For-Profit. Now What?BMI (or Broadcast Music, Inc.) moves to a for-profit business model for the first time since their founding in 1939 and the music industry is abuzz with responses, both positive and not so positive, from industry leaders, such as ASCAP, as well as the very song-writers and publishers registered to the popular U.S. PRO. What does this mean to the artists and creators who are members of BMI and what will happen to the royalties due to those original copyright holders when profits are also due to share holders or investors? Find out in this episode of the Artist...2023-09-0638 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #55 - Making Music A Priority - Do I Have To?We all have things in our lives that we "could do", "should do", or "want to do". But the things that take priority and usually get done, are the things we "have to" do. But unfortunately for many music artists, their music doesn't fall into that category. Which may be why you aren't reaching your goals (if you have any goals) or making progress in your music career.Do you have to make music? Or do you just think it would nice? In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some thoughts and ideas on how t...2023-08-3019 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #54 - Ruts & RelationshipsFeeling stuck in your music career? Can't get our of the rut you're in? Especially in music, it's easy to get to a place where our creativity just seems to dry up and we lose the energy and motivation to keep going. But there's good news - it's not about you! (we know, you've heard that before!) It's not even about your music! In this episode, we discuss ways we can get out of our rut by focusing on building relationships. What if we put ourselves and our music aside and focus on other people? What if w...2023-08-2332 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#385Ludlow Creek, Luke Wareham & Rachel Mason, and Michael Edmonds are just a few of the artists on this episode! There’s also Nate Miller, your host Paul Gibbs, Petrina Pacheco, Ricky Broniste, Mark Cable, and Randy Seedorff. And who invented the popsicle? Is a karat the same as a carat? Does it really matter? Find out all of this, and more, on this episode of The Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many others! New episodes each Friday morning. Tune...2023-08-1857 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #53 - The #1 Mistake Artists MakeSo, you've written a well-crafted song, there's no mistakes and no room for improvement, but it still doesn't hit. Why? In this episode, we discuss the number one mistake most artists and writers make. We give highlights from this year's 2023 BMI Christian Music Awards. And there's more Christian music trivia! 2023 BMI Christian Awards (bmi-doc-prod-bmidotcom.azurewebsites.net) 2023-08-1633 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #52 - How to Write a Hit SongHow do I write a Hit Song? Is there a sure-fire way to guarantee success? And, if not, what are the steps can I take to ensure the best chances of success with my musical creations? All this and more, including Christian music trivia and a review of the NEXG2 Smart Audio Loop Guitar by Enya Music, on this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 2023-08-0951 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode#51 - What's In The Way Of Your Success? (Part 2)In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music career and keep us from being all we were created to be!2023-08-0223 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode#50 - What's In The Way Of Your Success? (Part 1)As an Indie Artist, are you where you want to be? Is your career going in the direction you hoped it would? Or do you seem to be coming up against brick walls at every turn? In Part 1 of this mini-series, host Paul Gibbs talks about some of the common challenges Indie Artists face, like being familiar with the business side of the music industry, being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, relating well to your audience, and more! 2023-07-2616 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #49 - Don't Wait Until You Feel BetterCreativity & Feelings - Sometimes a "match made in Heaven"... and sometimes not. While some of us creatively thrive no matter what our feelings happen to be at the moment, others find that they can only be creative when they feel "up" (or maybe "down"). This especially is true for musicians, who sometimes feel pressure, from within ourselves or from others, to be creative when they don't particularly "feel like it". In this episode, host Paul Gibbs talks about the relationship between creativity and feelings, especially depression, and ways to help move past the control that our feelings can have...2023-07-1915 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #48 - How to Get Signed to a LabelIt's 2023 and DIY musicians abound. Technology has leveled the playing field and the Independent Musician, now more than ever, has every chance for success. So, why would anyone still want to be signed to a traditional record label? We discuss the pros and cons of the traditional music labels and why there still might be a place for them in your music career. Martin Guitar just introduced a new short-scale junior bass. And we've got more music trivia for you!2023-07-1259 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #47 - Twitter and Copyright InfringementElon Musk recently purchased Twitter and its popularity as a platform for sharing and discovering new music continues to grow, but the App continues to be singled out for its "rampant infringement of copyrighted music". What does this mean for you and the music industry, and what should you do about it? Join us as we discuss this hot topic, some entertaining music trivia, and more! 2023-07-0639 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #46 - AI and MusicArtificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creator? All this and more in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 2023-06-2130 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#376The musical blessings go on, with Lauren Lovett, Kenny T, Nate Miller, Lynne Modranski, The Knight Family, Tom Smith, Keith Andrew Grim, Ken Gober, Paulette Wright, and your host Paul Gibbs. And more stuff to make you smile, and think, like “What do the colors of the American Flag represent?” and “What was the Switchback Railway?” (Hint: it only ran at 6 mph!) All this and more, on the next Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many others! New episodes each Friday morning. Tune in...2023-06-1657 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #45 - How To Start From NothingWe hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting and consistent content, and more. And we talk about the enemy's #1 weapon that we all have be on guard against! 2023-06-1418 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #44 - Try A Different Approach To SongwritingIf the last 10 songs you wrote are all in 4/4, the key of C and at 90 bpm, you just might be...you guessed it... stuck in the songwriting rut! Now there's nothing wrong with a little consistency in your songwriting. After all, if you're a country gospel artist, your fans probably aren't going to spend a lot of time or money on a heavy metal tune should you decide to put one out there. But putting some variety in your writing is a great way to keep your creativity flowing and your fans growing! So in this episode, we talk...2023-06-0615 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #43 - Blessed Are The Flexible!Flexibility is crucial in many areas of life, while being too rigid in our thinking can limit our perceptions and prevent us from considering alternate plans and options when things don't go our way. In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some ways in which musicians, especially songwriters, can benefit from keeping a flexible mindset in our songwriting, when discouragement and disappointment overwhelm us, and in live performance situations. 2023-05-1921 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#369This time around it’s 3 Miles High, Aaron Shust, Paul Gibbs, Nate Miller, Ben Myers, DeAnne Dixon, Gems Of Grace, Nathan Sheridan and Reese Collective all sharing music with you! Plus a devotional from “the ranch” in Florida with Phil Lewis, and more fun facts and trivia! (What state produces 80% of the PRETZELS in the U.S.?) It’s another award-worthy episode of The Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on all the major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Audible, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, and Amazon Podcasts! New episodes each Friday morning. Tune i...2023-04-2857 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#365It’s a great hour of music with Zachary Ray, Tirus Twyne, Sacred Harmony and Wendy Sue Fluegge. And then more music, from Nate Miller, Clayton Scott, Ronnie Horton, Sondra Busby and The Katinas. The question of the day is “What’s an aglet?” Hint: it’s not a small ag! Lots of fun, music and more on The Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on all the major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Audible, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, and Amazon Podcasts! New episodes each Friday morning. Tune in to our newest sh...2023-03-3159 minThe NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #42 - Copyrights, Build Your Brand, Critical Listening, and Should You Make CDs?In Episode #42 we talk about Copyrights and Who Owns Them, Building Your Brand, Critical Music Listening, and Should You Make CDs?2022-12-231h 01The NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #41 - Sound-alike Techniques, History of CDs, Toplining, and How to … fail?In this episode Nate & Paul talk about writing and production techniques of different decades and genres, the history of CDs, toplining, and how to … fail?2022-12-161h 11The NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #39 - Playing & Singing Together, Studio Etiquette, & Plant MilkIn Episode 39 of the Artist Impact Podcast, we discuss tips for playing and singing at the same time, running a successful Spotify promo campaign, recording studio etiquette, Blue Suede Shoes, plant milk, and more!2022-11-241h 01The NoteSpire Music Artist ImpactEpisode #40 - Silvertone Amps, Indie Artist Life Lessons, & Uncle SamCheck out Episode 40 of the NoteSpire Music Artist Impact Podcast, as we discuss topics like how to practice properly for fixing your mistakes, a new release Spotify promo campaign, some career life lessons for indie artists, Silvertone Amps, the Jackson Audio Twin Twelve Silvertone 1484 Pre-amp Pedal, Uncle Sam, pickle ball, and more!2022-10-2459 min
The Artist Impact PodcastSongwriting Series - Episode 3 with Yvonne HartmanChristian singer/songwriter Yvonne Hartman, from Oley PA joins Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller for this episode as the continue their series on Songwriting. Yvonne has written over 65 songs and shares her experience and thoughts about lyric writing, production, performing and helping others in their music careers. And most importantly, remembering the "why" behind it all!2020-06-2940 minThe Artist Impact PodcastSongwriting Series - Episode 2 - Lyric WritingMike Blottenberger of Hanover, PA joins Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller to talk about the craft of lyric writing in this episode of our songwriting series.2020-05-2132 minThe Artist Impact PodcastCommon Indie Artist Challenges-Part 4(Part 4) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain. In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller continue their discussion about several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist, including such topics as Unrealistic Expectations, and Negative Attitudes, and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them. And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The...2020-01-1334 minThe Artist Impact PodcastCommon Indie Artist Challenges-Part 3(Part 3) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain. In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller continue their discussion about several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them. And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!Links:www.NoteSpireMusic.com2019-12-1834 minThe Artist Impact PodcastCommon Indie Artist Challenges-Part 2(Part 2) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain. In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller continue their discussion about several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them. And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!Links:www.NoteSpireMusic.com2019-11-1827 minThe Artist Impact PodcastCommon Indie Artist Challenges Part 1(Part 1) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain. In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller discuss several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them. And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!Links:www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio...2019-10-2833 minThe Artist Impact PodcastMaximizing Your Song ImpactWe all want to be as effective in our music ministries as we can. But when it comes to our songs, we may end up settling for less than the best. In this episode, Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk about ways to maximize the impact, and the effectiveness, of your songs, all with the goal of bringing glory to God and to touch hearts and lives for Him. For example, you may write wonderful, meaningful lyrics but your music writing is relatively basic, or not at all. Or you may write beautiful melodies but struggle to put...2019-09-3024 minThe Artist Impact PodcastThe Show Must Go On"The Show Must Go On" - a phrase originally coined in circuses, which we still use today. When it comes to music, there is a multitude of things that can go wrong, whether you're in a band or a single artist; playing a live instrument or singing to tracks. In this episode, Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs share some of their own experiences with the unexpected, and talk about ways to handle the myriad of things that can threaten to "stop the show"!What's your story? Share your most memorable "unexpected" experience with us! Email us at info...2019-09-1631 minThe Artist Impact PodcastGetting Out Of Our Comfort ZoneWhat's your comfort zone look like? Whatever form it takes, it's probably well, comfortable. So why should we venture out of it? In this episode, Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller share some thoughts about why staying in our comfort zones isn't always a good thing. And, they share some ways that we can start taking steps to break through what Bruce Wilkinson describes in his book, "The Dream Giver", as the "wall of fear" and into our God-given destiny. www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio.comContact: info@NoteSpireMusic.comOn Facebook and Instagram...2019-09-0233 minThe Artist Impact PodcastOur TOP Performance TipsTalking to your bandmates between songs about how you messed up the words of that last tune, or arguing about what song to play next, is not exactly "best practice" for how to act professional on stage. What is the best thing to do when your audience applauds for you? Should you always talk between songs? Whether you're a band or a single act, there are ways we should all conduct ourselves when we're up in front of an audience. And this is even more important when we're representing the Lord with our music!In this episode, Paul...2019-08-1930 minThe Artist Impact PodcastSong Collaboration with guest Mike BlottenbergerHosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk with lyricist Mike Blottenberger about collaboration in songwriting. Mike has been writing lyrics for over 15 years, and has collaborated with writers all over the world, with many songs published and recorded. Mike shares some of his top tips about collaborating with other writers, working with publishers, and his own musical experience in this episode. Links:www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio.comemail: info@notespiremusic.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram - NoteSpire Music2019-08-0528 minThe Artist Impact PodcastWho Booked THIS Gig?!?"Who booked THIS gig?" If you've been a musician very long, you or someone in your band has maybe asked this question, as an expression of frustration to some unexpected situations when arriving at the venue. The room is too small for your 4 or 5 piece band. Or they said they had all the sound equipment you'll need only to get there and find out it's a karaoke machine - with 2 mics. Or, "Oh, did we forget to mention you'll be playing on the third floor?" There are many variables to consider when booking your next gig, from room...2019-07-2428 minThe Artist Impact PodcastTips for Making Your Set ListIn this episode, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs discuss what goes into making a "set list" of songs to play as you plan your next gig. Start with a cover song or original? Fast song or slow? Put that great new song you just learned toward the front of the gig, or save it for later? Will you be playing for an "active" or "passive" audience? All these topics and more, on this episode of The Artist Impact Podcast! Produced by Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller for NoteSpire Music, LLCwww.NoteSpireMusic.comCheck...2019-07-0928 minThe Artist Impact PodcastImpact Or Impression?As Christian musicians, we can leave our audiences with a lasting impact, or just impress them with our music skills. Although God's Word tells us to "play skillfully", if all we do is impress people with our fancy solos, intricate harmonies and wide vocal range, but fail to bring them closer to Jesus, we've failed in our calling. In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk about the importance of using our gifts to make a lasting impact for God, the One who gave us our gifts!www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio.comwww...2019-06-2421 minThe Artist Impact PodcastDiscouragement And DisappointmentNo matter how much success we achieve, how many fans we have, how many songs we sing, record and play, sooner or later every artist, even Christian artists, will face times of discouragement and disappointment. So how do we deal with these times? In this episode, Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs remind us that it's not "if", but "when" these times come, and talk about ways to get through them.www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio.comEmail Paul and Nate:info@NoteSpireMusic.com2019-06-1024 minThe Artist Impact PodcastSongwriting - The BasicsGetting started in the art of songwriting can be a challenge. You have something to say through your songs, but how best to say it? What style of music do you want to write? What are the best arrangement techniques? What instrumentation is typically used? Should you go it alone, or collaborated with others? Hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller chat about these questions, and more, in this episode. And be sure to subscribe to this show for more tips and info on songwriting in future episodes!www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio.comEmail: info...2019-05-2918 minThe Artist Impact PodcastCoaching and Mentoring for the Christian AristShould you seek out a coach or mentor to help you in your Christian music ministry? Is there a difference between a coach and a mentor? Hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs discuss these questions and more in this episode of The Artist Impact Podcast. www.NoteSpireMusic.comwww.NoteSpireRadio.cominfo@NoteSpireMusic.com2019-04-2925 minThe Artist Impact PodcastThe WhyWhether we're aware of it or not, there's always a reason we do the things we do. And that goes for Christian musicians as well. But is it the right reason - the right "why"? In this episode, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs discuss the importance of knowing what our "why" is.2019-04-1522 minThe Artist Impact PodcastIs Anybody Listening?As we launch our new "Artist Impact Podcast", hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller ask the question, "Is Anybody Listening?" We certainly hope so, and it's also a question that applies to Christian music in general. Is anybody listening to Christian music today, especially from Indie Christian artists? https://www.notespiremusic.com/the-artist-impact-podcastwww.NoteSpireRadio.comOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoteSpireMusic/2019-04-0123 min