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The Music Stuff ShowHiatus Update :(2020-06-1703 minThe Music Stuff ShowBuilding MomentumThis week we're talking about how to build momentum and why it's so important.2020-05-2034 minThe Music Stuff Show3 Things You Should Be Doing During QuarantineThis week we're hitting 3 things to be working on so you can be advancing your music career while you're stuck at home during quarantine.2020-05-1332 minThe Music Stuff ShowSpending Money Stifles Innovation2020-05-0632 minThe Music Stuff ShowGuess Who's Back?It's Season 3 Y'all!2020-04-2929 minThe Music Stuff ShowRelationships Are The Most Important ThingThis week it's the finale of Season 2 of The Music Stuff Show2019-04-0821 minThe Music Stuff ShowLil Nas X and Country RadioThis week we're talking about Lil Nas X's Old Town Road and why the country music world needs to be better.2019-04-0130 minThe Music Stuff ShowThere's Really No Catch With Amuse Co-Founder and CEO: Diego FariasThis week we're talking to Amuse Co-Founder and CEO Diego Farias.2019-03-2553 minThe Music Stuff ShowHow To Succeed With Social In 2019This week we're talking about best practices for how to approach social media the right way in 2019.
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see you succeed in the music industry and are always down to help!2019-03-1832 minThe Music Stuff ShowMusic Jobs 101 (Part 2): Who's Who in Touring?This week we're doing part 2 of our Who's Who in the Music Biz series. We're breaking down music touring job titles and letting you know what everyone in the room is up to when you start to hit the road.2019-03-1150 minThe Music Stuff ShowMusic Jobs 101 (Part 1): Who’s Who in the Music Biz?This week we're doing part 1 of our Who's Who in the Music Biz series. We're breaking down music industry job titles and letting you know what everyone in the room is up to when you're making music.2019-03-041h 04
The Music Stuff ShowMaking a Cornerstone To Build a Long Term Career In MusicThis week we're answering Ariel Gazaryan's question about what to do when you want to do everything in music. We lay out our thoughts on how to prioritize for a successful career in the music industry.2019-02-2530 min
The Music Stuff ShowReleasing Music For Free With Amuse.ioStuff We Talk About This Episode:
* Sound in space
* Vance hasn’t seen Interstellar yet
* String Theory
* Amuse is the new kid on the distribution block
* Releasing music for free completely on mobile
* Why Amuse’s revenue model is brilliant
* The time is now
* The iPad doesn’t come with a calculator
* Music is a numbers game
* LoFi is the new EDM
* Make music first, then you can figure out where it goes or what band or artist is releasing it. Not the other way around.
* Rising tides raise all ships2019-02-1830 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Tour In A Foreign Country (and other thoughts on building a successful international career)Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- How butterflies taste
- Should you just move somewhere?
- Tom and Vance want to go to Japan
- How to have a successful conference experience
- Making friends with other bands and swapping shows
- Trading trust remotely
- Working towards collective wins
- Be kind and respect people
- Put community first
- Hiring an attorney
- You need a pro once you need visas
- Don’t be scared of borders
- Don’t forget you have value
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if yo...2019-02-1132 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Pay Your Bills With Spotify StreamsLinks from the episode:
- [Eric Dodd Episode](https://goo.gl/ngHHjx)
- [Wet Washcloth in Space](https://goo.gl/bc1R4E)
- [Emune](https://www.instagram.com/emune_/)
- [Emune on Spotify](https://goo.gl/hJsALB)
- [Streaming Royalty Calculator](http://www.streamingroyaltycalculator.com/)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Who the heck is Emune?
- We like chill lofi beats
- Putting out 17 bodies of work in 2 years
- Put. Out. Your. Music.
- Making $2,800 - $28,000 per month on Spotify
- Making $30,000 a year making music
- Treat music like your job
- Tom and Vance a...2019-02-0529 min
The Music Stuff ShowWhat It Takes To Get A Publishing Deal and 2 Million Streams with Singer // Songwriter: Eric DoddLinks from the episode:
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[www.ericdoddmusic.com](http://www.ericdoddmusic.com/)
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[Eric Dodd on Instagram](https://goo.gl/HEPPyT)
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[Eric Dodd on Spotify](https://goo.gl/jR7Tm9)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
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WE MADE IT 1 YEAR!!!
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Who is Eric Dodd?
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Going from golf to music
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How many songs Eric had to write to become a better songwriter
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What is a published songwriter?
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Writing 300-400 songs before getting his first cut
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Putting in the work is the secret sauce
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The importance of working out for your mental health
...2019-01-2843 min
The Music Stuff ShowWhere Should You Spend Your Marketing Budget?Links from the episode:
- [Baby Shark](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w)
- [NIKØTENE episode](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/making-what-you-love-with-edm-artist-nik%C3%B8tene/id1340452601?i=1000425076504&mt=2)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Vance converted to iPad Pro
- The caffeination of tea
- Investing in making music
- Learn how to use the stuff you have
- Visual content isn’t optional
- Connecting with creators on Twitch and YouTube
- Get to the 1000 true fans
- How to run ads on social media
- The right way to make a t-shirt
- Thin...2019-01-2139 min
The Music Stuff ShowContent is the Cornerstone of What You DoLinks from the episode:
- [Kyle Reflects on iSpy](https://goo.gl/M1Ak9q)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Why you should make content for the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- How much women blink
- Thinking of music like a sports team
- “Doing the right thing” vs doing what you actually think is dope
- Taking your fans on a journey
- Create to your ability
- Why Tom started vlogging
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see y...2019-01-1431 min
The Music Stuff ShowThe Top 5 Things To Help You Succeed In Music In 2019Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Ear Bacteria
- Hit Publish
- Be Consistent
- Collaborate
- Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
- Stop Caring About What Other People Think
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see you succeed in the music industry and are always down to help!2019-01-0726 min
The Music Stuff ShowTom & Vance's 2019 GoalsTom & Vance’s 2019 Goals
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- How high penguins can jump
- It’s hard to move forward with no feedback
- How much we get out of doing the podcast
- Setting goals for 2019
- The Music Stuff Show's goals for 2019
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see you succeed in the music industry and are always down to help!2018-12-3123 min
The Music Stuff ShowFinding Your LaneLinks from the Episode
- [Rumble In The Bronx](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vg8uGzLts)
- [Sebastian Lane](https://soundcloud.com/sebastian-lane-music)
- [Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3HbIHGnSR4)
Stuff We Talk About
- Animal Paw Dominance
- Can you do more than 1 thing at a time?
- Namesake vs Brandname
- People can only understand about 3 different things about you
- Not doing things that fall outside your brand
- Finding your lane2018-12-2425 min
The Music Stuff ShowBehold the FutureLinks from the episode:
- [The Defiant Ones](https://www.hbo.com/the-defiant-ones)
- [Butch Walker’s Studio](https://goo.gl/b69dVm)
- [MKBHD](https://goo.gl/aG79vr)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Tom wants Vance to move
- Dust particles in your home
- Adoption of new tech in music
- Music never wants to adapt
- The music industry is going to change as more indies become hugely successful
- Bands are idiots
- Records sell if the whole record is actually good
- People don’t want to believe that work is the answ...2018-12-1733 min
The Music Stuff ShowIs iPad the Future of Music Creation?Links from the episode:
- [Henny Tha Bizness](https://goo.gl/nPnr4A)
- [Bandlab](https://goo.gl/nPnr4A)
- [Mars Photos](https://goo.gl/i7tpCw)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Shorts are not a reasonable thing to wear without purpose
- Dimes
- Henny Tha Business is the Casey Neistat of mobile music
- Apple is quick to cannibalize themselves
- What’s the long-term future of computing?
- Vance is throwing his laptop in the trash
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? T...2018-12-1030 min
The Music Stuff ShowMaking What You Love with EDM Artist: NIKØTENELinks from the episode:
- [NIKØTENE on Spotify](https://goo.gl/FzL5Eb)
- [NIKØTENE on IG](https://goo.gl/FzL5Eb)
- [Fiverr](https://goo.gl/FzL5Eb)
- [Eric Dodd](https://goo.gl/FzL5Eb)
- [Distrokid](https://goo.gl/FzL5Eb)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Seinfeld and Superman
- What is Nikøtene
- Genres have no limits in EDM
- Going from starting to 18.3k followers in 4 months
- Using Fiverr for promotions
- Using lists to actually get things done
- Focusing on creating things for you instead of an audience
...2018-12-0452 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow Do You Get New People to Listen to Your Music?Links from the episode:
- [Force Media](http://forcemedia.me)
- [Apollo vs the iPhone](https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/moon-mars/a25655/nasa-computer-iphone-comparison/)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Wayne’s World
- If you don’t love creating stuff, this isn’t for you
- How we haven’t earned it yet
- If you have to convince someone to listen to your song for more than 30 seconds, it probably sucks
- How much listens matter
- Submitting to Spotify playlists
- Making content
- Call your Grandma
- Sharing the load
- Spotify Codes
- Meeting people where they...2018-11-2629 min
The Music Stuff ShowAre There Any Benefits to A Label in the Digital Age?Links from the episode:
- [Blippi](https://www.youtube.com/blippi)
- [Chance The Rapper](http://chanceraps.com)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- A conversation about rats
- You still don’t need a record label
- Can you become an A-list artist an indie?
- The joy has to be in the work
- What does the future of the record label look like?
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see you succeed in the music industry and are always down to hel...2018-11-1930 min
The Music Stuff ShowReleasing Content on a Regular BasisLinks from the episode:
- [Marcus Sheridan](http://www.twitter.com/thesaleslion)
- [Garyvee](http://www.instagram.com/garyvee)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Can you fold a piece of paper more than 7 times?
- The importance of releasing content on a regular basis
- Album cycles are dead
- People want to see the process
- Some people say they want to be a musician when they really just want to be known
- Greatness is subjective
- Believe in yourself
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for...2018-11-1238 min
The Music Stuff ShowThe Black Hole of SuckLinks from the episode:
- [The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster](https://goo.gl/yUwFNV)
- [Garyvee Flip Challenge](https://youtu.be/lv_8StGEegc)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- There’s too many people to work with on the planet to work with people with egos
- Helping people overcome their insecurities
- Setting healthy boundaries with clients
- Bigger isn’t always better
- How to determine to if you should take a project
- How Do independent artists set up shows and get people to come?
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you...2018-11-0533 min
The Music Stuff ShowDistroKid, AI, And How The Robots Are Going To Take Your JobStuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Should we make a Music Stuff Show Sound Library // gifs?
- Videos are important
- Spotify buying part of DistroKid
- What is Apple doing?
- Adobe Rush CC
- How the music world hasn’t accepted that the story is enough
- AI in music
- Evolving in your career
- How do you find a gig in a new city?
Did you know you can always reach out to @tomdupreeiii and @vancefite if you've got questions for the show? They want to see you succeed in the music industry and are alwa...2018-10-2955 min
The Music Stuff ShowStop Consuming & Start CreatingLinks from the episode:
- [Elon Musk & Joe Rogan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycPr5-27vSI)
- [Deviate The Plan](https://www.deviatetheplan.com)
- [@deviatetheplan](http://instagram.com/deviatetheplan)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Abraham Lincoln’s dog
- You’re either part of an audience or you’re building one
- Could you be creating right now?
- Doing what you love to do puts you in the 1%
- Believing what you put out has value
- Eliminating toxicity from your life
- You don’t owe someone a follow
- The internet is a lie
- Be...2018-10-2236 min
The Music Stuff ShowHaving A Job Doesn't Make You A FailureLinks from the episode:
- [Dramatic Chipmunk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Y73sPHKxw)
- [Actors Defend Geoffrey Owens](https://www.accessonline.com/articles/terry-crews-patton-oswalt-more-defend-cosby-shows-geoffrey-owens-after-he-was-spotted-working-grocery-store/)
- [How Arnold Schwartzenegger Made His First Million ](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/06/the-way-arnold-schwarzenegger-made-his-first-million.html)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- How there’s no shame in having a job
- Revenue solves problems
- The people who work, win
- How you should save money
- You’re not above hard work
- Don’t be above humility
- Should Craig join a cover band?
Did you know you can always reach out to @to...2018-10-1533 min
The Music Stuff ShowTreating Life Like It's Summer Camp with Magician, Comedian, and Storyteller: Taylor HughesLinks from the episode:
- [Taylor Hughes](http://www.taylorhughes.com/)
- [About To Break (website)](https://www.abouttobreakpodcast.com/)
- [About To Break (podcast)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/about-to-break/id1190260966?mt=2)
- [@imtaylorhughes](https://www.instagram.com/imtaylorhughes/)
- [Audio Ape](https://www.audioaperemote.com/)
- [Go Button](http://figure53.com/gobutton/)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- Controlling your own show
- Taking little steps to add more value
- Taylor growing up playing music
- Having to do the best you can when everything goes wrong in a show
- How your calling can be...2018-10-0851 min
The Music Stuff ShowHaters Gon' HateLinks from the episode:
[South Park - You’re Not Yelping (Hella NSFW)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDlR_ccnZww)
[Casey Neistat](https://www.youtube.com/user/caseyneistat)
[Nikotene](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MhsU21OhM4wgZe0rMSn1O?si=GSiLyN0dTtS2snqlMcGB8w)
Stuff We Talk About This Episode:
- New ways to connect with us
- How you shouldn’t listen to people's opinions that don’t matter
- Everyone’s a critic, but they don’t have the balls to say it to your face
- How hitting publish is an opportunity to learn
- Negativity is a side e...2018-10-0132 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Get An Endorsement *Season 1 Finale*This week, on the season 1 finale of The Music Stuff Show, we delve into the world of endorsements. We discuss how to go about creating relationships with the brands you use, and we drop some knowledge on some dos and don’ts when it comes to supporting the products you love.2018-07-1235 min
The Music Stuff ShowSummer NAMM 2018 and the Future of MusicThis week on The Music Stuff Show, we discuss our time spent at Summer NAMM here in Nashville, TN. We share some of what we learned while there, and we examine some of the possible futures of the music business and where music creation is headed.2018-07-0551 min
The Music Stuff ShowThings That Don't MatterThis week on The Music Stuff Show, we take a look at some common questions from our fellow musicians and creators. We discuss why many of the concerns we have are not worth our time, and we explore what deserves your focus and what doesn’t.2018-06-2858 min
The Music Stuff ShowThe Illusion of TimeThis week on The Music Stuff Show, we discuss the common myths we believe about career limitations with respect to time. We delve into the fact that age is irrelevant when starting your career, we examine the importance of art being created by people of all ages, and we take a look at why you should never give up on doing what you love.2018-06-2143 min
The Music Stuff ShowYour Health MattersThis week on The Music Stuff Show, we discuss the fundamental impact your health has on your career. We look at the roles of mental, emotional, and physical health, and we examine their interconnectedness and importance.2018-06-1450 min
The Music Stuff ShowThe Importance of Hitting PublishThis week on The Music Stuff Show, we take a look at why creating and releasing content is one of the most crucial steps you can take when building your career. We discuss the impact this has on the growth of your business, and we talk about its effects on your fulfillment as a creator and as an artist.2018-06-0750 min
The Music Stuff ShowCheck Yourself Before You Wreck YourselfThis week, we take a look at the importance of self-examination. We get into the specifics of self-awareness and how that can play into some very important factors of your career.2018-05-3135 min
The Music Stuff ShowWriting Music For Yourself Vs Writing For OthersThis week, we discuss how to approach the craft of songwriting from more than one perspective. We look at the source of creativity when there are different end goals, and we delve into the creative processes behind those differences.2018-05-2441 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Build An AudienceThis week, we discuss growing the fan base for your business. We look at what attracts others to your product, how to create something worth people’s attention, and we examine ways to improve your relationships across the board. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-05-1758 min
The Music Stuff ShowFearThis week, we take a look at the biggest obstacle standing in the way of any creative endeavor. We discuss its manifestations, its effects, and we examine, most importantly, how to overcome it. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-05-1051 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Not Suck At CommunicationThis week, we break down the many ways you might use to connect with your audience. We discuss the role communication plays in growing your business, delve into the role storytelling plays in your creative work, and we examine a few real-world scenarios for creating relationships that are centered around your brand. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-05-031h 04
The Music Stuff ShowBranding YourselfThis week, we take a look at what it means to brand yourself. We discuss how you can create a personal brand, the relationship your brand has to the product it represents, and we present some helpful ways to put these lessons into effect. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-04-2645 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Get Started As A ProducerThis week, we look at how you can create a career as a producer in the music business. We look at the role a producer plays, discuss what the job title really means, and examine some steps you can take to build the career that you want. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-04-1951 min
The Music Stuff ShowScrew Your GearThis week, we examine the role your gear truly plays in your business and in your career. We present some compelling arguments in support of the “less is more” philosophy, look at some out of the box ways to access the tools you need, and we discuss why waiting on the right equipment before you move forward is never the right play. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-04-1248 min
The Music Stuff ShowOvercoming Your Own ExcusesThis week, we discuss how to defeat the biggest enemy to your success: yourself. We talk about overcoming your own fear, refusing to believe the dissenters, and, as always, the importance of hitting publish. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-04-0552 min
The Music Stuff ShowCultivating A CommunityThis week, we discuss what it takes to create and maintain a community in the business of music. We look at ways to create relationships, examine why not being the best fit isn’t always a bad thing, and show you how to use your influence to improve those around you. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-03-2946 min
The Music Stuff ShowHow To Start From ZeroThis week, we talk about how to start your career in music, right out of the gate. We examine the importance of choosing a skill you want to pursue, take a look at how to beat that initial creative block, and we discuss the positive impact of establishing a workflow for yourself, early-on. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-03-2245 min
The Music Stuff ShowBeing Intentional About Social Media MarketingThis week, we take a look at the role social media plays in your business. We discuss where you should start, what kind of content to prioritize, and a few general guidelines for getting the most from your efforts. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-03-1557 min
The Music Stuff ShowBuilding Your TeamThis week, we talk about adding more people to your business. We pick apart a few crucial members of your organization, discuss what pieces you really need, and we take a look at how to go about finding them. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-03-081h 01
The Music Stuff ShowShould You Be Touring?This week, we take an honest look at touring and where it fits into your career in the music business. We discuss some of the calculated risks worth taking, how to plan for your shows and routing, and some strong financial guidelines for hitting the road.2018-03-0140 min
The Music Stuff ShowWhy Do Good Artists Fail?This week, we examine some of the reasons a promising artist might fail to succeed in the music business. We discuss some of the common setbacks like ego, fear, and the endless pursuit of perfection, all of which can easily converge to prevent those with talent from building a career doing what they love.2018-02-2238 min
The Music Stuff ShowYou're a Business. Act Like It.On this episode of The Music Stuff Show, we take a look at why it is important to be business-minded in today’s musical economy. We present some tips to help you make smart business choices, avoid common pitfalls, and embrace change as you work to build a career doing what you love. Please enjoy this episode of The Music Stuff Show: You’re a Business. Act Like It. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-02-1532 min
The Music Stuff ShowDefine Your GoalsOn this episode of The Music Stuff Show, we discuss the importance of setting goals. We examine the benefits of quantifying what you want to achieve, why you should never work for free, and we give some concrete examples of how you can set and meet your own milestones and build the career you desire. Please enjoy this episode of the Music Stuff Show: Define Your Goals. Don’t forget to rate and review the show!2018-02-0841 min
The Music Stuff ShowContent Distribution and How the Model Has ChangedOn this episode of The Music Stuff Show, we discuss some of the major changes in content distribution that have occurred within the last decade. We present some compelling arguments for why you should never press CDs, explore how to create value for your audience at no cost to you, and look at some content release strategies to maximize your returns and, ultimately, grow your brand. Please enjoy this episode of the Music Stuff Show: Content distribution and how the model has changed.2018-02-0143 min
The Music Stuff ShowWhy You No Longer Need a Record LabelOn this episode of The Music Stuff Show we talk about how with the resources available today, a record label shouldn’t be your goal. We discuss how an 18 year old Steve Lacy produced a track on Kendrick Lamar’s newest album using only his iPhone, how The Chainsmokers created their first hits from their New York City Apartment, and how applying Kevin Kelly’s concept of 1000 true fans can help you make $100,000. Please enjoy this episode of The Music Stuff Show: Why you no longer need a record label.2018-01-2644 min
The Music Stuff ShowWelcome to The Music Stuff ShowWelcome to the first ever episode of The Music Stuff Show! This show is dedicated to breaking down the business of music to help you build a career doing what you love. In this episode, Tom and Vance talk about their inspiration for the podcast, their vision for the future of the show, and share some of their history in the music industry over the past 15 years.2018-01-2513 min