Ranked #1
307: Writing for commercials, and what "Good Enough" means
307: Writing for commercials, and what "Good Enough" means
Chris James, one of the nation’s most renowned freelance composers for commercials, tells us his story, and how he maint... Read more
12 Jul 2018
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28mins
Ranked #2
317: Facebook Ads Simplified: Likes are great but they don't pay the bills.
317: Facebook Ads Simplified: Likes are great but they don't pay the bills.
Today we get the inside scoop on Facebook ads from the very talented, and knowledgeable, Kai Ravariere of KR Agency. Lik... Read more
20 Sep 2018
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34mins
Ranked #3
223: Kobalt's Julie Hurwitz Interview part 1
223: Kobalt's Julie Hurwitz Interview part 1
Listening to a music industry veteran who is also super current is a treat. Julie Hurwitz, VP of Commercial Sync at Koba... Read more
27 Jul 2017
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23mins
Ranked #4
325: Getting to Number 1
325: Getting to Number 1
In our season finale, pianist and #1 Billboard DIY artist Matthew Mayer shares what he did differently with his 12th alb... Read more
15 Nov 2018
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31mins
Ranked #5
321: Clean, Simple, Organized: Your quick start to designing your brand and website.
321: Clean, Simple, Organized: Your quick start to designing your brand and website.
Today I talk with Katherine Forbes, the go-to woman for creating your music website. Learn some of the secrets that Kath... Read more
18 Oct 2018
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22mins
Ranked #6
405: Mastering Your Album For Licensing
405: Mastering Your Album For Licensing
This episode is for anyone wanting to get their new music placed on TV shows and how to set yourself up for success. "Li... Read more
23 Jan 2020
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30mins
Ranked #7
407: How To Nail Your Photo Shoot
407: How To Nail Your Photo Shoot
Los Angeles photograph Peter Berube shares the steps you can take before, during, and after a photoshoot to capture your... Read more
6 Feb 2020
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18mins
Ranked #8
304: Anxiety in Entrepreneurship (and so much more!)
304: Anxiety in Entrepreneurship (and so much more!)
Composer, songwriter and guitarist Avi Blum shares what it means to struggle with anxiety. He and Cheryl share their exp... Read more
21 Jun 2018
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40mins
Ranked #9
316: High Level Instagram Tricks for Musicians
316: High Level Instagram Tricks for Musicians
Rick Barker, the CEO of MIB https://musicindustryblueprint.com, the man who helped launch Taylor Swift into her career, ... Read more
13 Sep 2018
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29mins
Ranked #10
406: Making The Most Of Mastering
406: Making The Most Of Mastering
Master engineer Frank Gagliardi and Cheryl talk about how to optimize the mastering experience, what mastering truly is,... Read more
30 Jan 2020
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18mins
Ranked #11
323: All Things Merch!
323: All Things Merch!
Vanessa Ferrer, founder of MerchCat, shares her knowledge of how to make the most of merch. Not having merch means leavi... Read more
1 Nov 2018
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27mins
Ranked #12
130: Darren Solomon Interview Part 1
130: Darren Solomon Interview Part 1
Every musician or composer has their journey toward what theyconsider to be success. It’s a hard fought battle to overco... Read more
14 Apr 2016
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21mins
Ranked #13
404: Mixing Your Record
404: Mixing Your Record
Mix engineer J Chris Griffin and Cheryl lay out the process of getting your album mixed- either by yourself or with a pr... Read more
16 Jan 2020
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18mins
Ranked #14
309: Why You’re Never Too Old to Make Music
309: Why You’re Never Too Old to Make Music
Lou Soileau, a singer, songwriter, composer, and retreat music leader, shares with us how to consistently write music, n... Read more
26 Jul 2018
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19mins
Ranked #15
301: Father of Four Plays the Blues (and Makes it Work)
301: Father of Four Plays the Blues (and Makes it Work)
Brian Peters, a blues musician who also drives a tractor-trailer for a living, gives us the scoop on what got him to whe... Read more
31 May 2018
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22mins
Ranked #16
302: Gaining Exposure, How the Coyle Brothers Tackle Artist Services
302: Gaining Exposure, How the Coyle Brothers Tackle Artist Services
Founder of musicgeekservices.com, Jay Coyle, and his brother Chandler, are the guys to go to when an artist needs someon... Read more
7 Jun 2018
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30mins
Ranked #17
319: Song A Week: Find your schtick, and run with it.
319: Song A Week: Find your schtick, and run with it.
Today I get to talk with the amazing Dina Bach, who writes a new song every week, yes every week. 93 weeks later and sti... Read more
4 Oct 2018
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28mins
Ranked #18
303: Standing Out in a Competitive Musical Market
303: Standing Out in a Competitive Musical Market
Today, we speak with Jase Hackman, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist (NOT singer/songwriter), who is in two bands and ... Read more
14 Jun 2018
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15mins
Ranked #19
314: Found.ee and Why Every Musician Needs It
314: Found.ee and Why Every Musician Needs It
Today, sitting on the floor of a SXSW conference room, we make retargeting FUN! I talk with Jason Hobbs, creator of the ... Read more
30 Aug 2018
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17mins
Ranked #20
408: Album Artwork
408: Album Artwork
Amsterdam-based artist G.T. Thomas (Gwen Thomas) accompanies her voice by simultaneously performing bass, synthesizer, a... Read more
13 Feb 2020
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21mins