Modern Musician Podcast

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Bandsintown: The Ultimate Resource for Live Performers with Fabrice Sergent Apr 19, 2024

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Fabrice Sergent is the co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown Group. The company’s live music discovery platform Bandsintown serves over 84 million registered music fans and 600,000+ artists from 150+ countries with 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations annually.

Fabrice delves into our deep-seated connection to live music and explores how Bandsintown is enhancing this experience. He gives us an insider's glimpse into the future of live music and how Bandsintown is riding the crest of this wave.

Takeaways:

Discover why live music is irreplaceable and how it can create a profound connection between artists and fans.

Understand how virtual and digital experiences are reshaping the landscape of live music and what it means for you.

Learn how Bandsintown offers a potent platform for artists to engage with fans, promote their shows, and gather first-party data.

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Empowering Artists through Data: How Viberate is Unlocking Opportunities for Artists with Vasja Veber Apr 17, 2024

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Meet Vasja, the co-founder and chief business development officer of Viberate, a revolutionary global music analytics platform that's rewriting the rules of artist discovery. His platform, Viberate, serves as a powerful tool for A&Rs, talent scouts, managers, talent agents, and promoters, ranking artists based on their popularity, and offering comprehensive analytics profiles.

Vasja shares his insights about the value and power of data analytics in the music industry and how it's reshaping the way we discover and promote talent.

Takeaways:

The role and importance of data analytics in the music industry and how it's uncovering new talents

How AI is revolutionizing music production while the irreplaceable human element remains vital

The value proposition of Viberate and how it is aiding independent artists' career advancements.

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To learn more about Viberate visit: https://www.viberate.com/

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How Audiam is Revolutionizing Music Royalties Collection with John Raso Apr 14, 2024

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John Raso is the CEO of Audiam, the YouTube and digital publishing royalties collections specialists within SESAC Music Services. John and his team specialize in data enhancement, conflict resolutions and proactive collections to maximize the accuracy of royalty reporting for song copyrights from digital platforms which license music.

In this episode, John delves into the complexities of music royalties and emphasizes the need for musicians to be adaptable in a rapidly evolving industry.

Takeaways:

Gain a deeper understanding of the music royalties landscape and the role of a musician within it.

Decipher the complexities of the music publishing process, and how Audiam can assist you.

Learn how AI is changing the music industry and its potential benefits and drawbacks.

To learn more about Audiam please visit: https://www.audiam.com/

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15 Years in Music: Lessons, Challenges, and Triumphs with Wyshmaster Beats Apr 11, 2024

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Born and raised in Chicago, Wyshmaster Beats is an undisputed titan in the music industry. Starting his career as a DJ, Wysh delved into the art of beat making, thereby becoming a pivotal figure in the online beat leasing revolution. In his illustrious 15-year journey, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music producer has created a myriad of hits for renowned Artists, Companies, and Record Labels.

Wysh underscores the importance of education, understanding the music business, and building valuable connections. He also unravels the art of handling criticism and carving one's unique path in the industry.

Takeaways:

Understand the importance of networking and building strategic connections in the music industry.

Learn how AI and generative tools are revolutionizing the realm of music production.

Discover how to navigate criticism and trust your unique creative instincts.

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To learn more about Wysh please visit: https://wyshmasterbeats.com/

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How to Discover Your True Identity as an Artist with Wendy Parr Apr 08, 2024

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Wendy Parr is a world-renowned vocal coach, multi-award-winning songwriter, vocal producer, speaker, and educator. Leading with kindness and connection, her guidance has helped countless artists define success on their own terms, in turn impacting millions of people across the globe. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience, it’s little wonder Wendy is known as ‘The Holistic Artist Coach’.

Wendy shares her wisdom on the significance of authenticity in artistry. She emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and the profound impact it has on an artist's work.

Takeaways:

Discover how authenticity, a rare yet vital quality, can elevate your art to resonate meaningfully with your audience.

Learn to dissect the role of language in expressing preferences and communicating personal style.

Unearth the concept of "style recipe" and how it can guide you in your artistic expression.

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To learn more about Wendy Parr and her transformative work with artists, visit: https://www.wendyparr.com/

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Crowdfunding Success, Artist Branding, and Vulnerability in Music with Savannah Pope Mar 30, 2024

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Savannah Pope is an Art Rock meets Dark Pop songstress, named Top Rock Performer by LA Weekly & the only indie artist to make Yahoo Entertainment's Top 20 Videos list. She is known for her golden voice as well as her self-made, mind-bending videos and stage wear. Taking the stage with renowned artists like Starcrawler, Halestorm, and Ringo Starr, she amassed a dedicated fanbase of "Creatures".

Savannah takes us on a journey through her experimenting with different forms of music production, from crowdfunding to working with high-caliber producers.

Takeaways:

Discover the potential of crowdfunding campaigns and learn how they can be beneficial to your music project.
Understand the power of vulnerability in music and how it allows for deeper connections with your audience.
Learn how to use songwriting as a tool for personal healing and a way to express personal experiences through allegory and symbolism.

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To delve further into Savannah's work, visit her website: https://www.savannahpopemusic.com/

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Brand Strategy and Leveraging PR in Your Marketing Plan with Sasha Pisterman Mar 27, 2024

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Sasha Pisterman, an accomplished PR Strategist and Consultant boasts over a decade of experience in the music industry. Her story is one of passion, dedication, and a keen eye for talent, making her a standout figure in the music PR landscape. In 2017, she took a leap of faith, going full-time with her passion, and established SDP Digital – a PR agency focused on working with talent and brands in the music space.

Sasha dives deep into the world of PR, illustrating its essential role in the music industry. She underlines the importance of brand strategy, credibility, and advocates for a long-term approach in PR, especially for indie artists

Takeaways:

Learn how to effectively utilize PR and publicity to establish your brand and gain credibility.

Gain insights into creating a unique brand strategy that goes beyond merely music.

Discover the value of traditional media outlets and learn to measure success in terms of quality press features and positive sentiment.

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For more about our guest, Sasha Pisterman, and her agency, SDP Digital, visit: https://www.sdp-digital.com/

Get Sasha's Complete Music PR Playbook Course here: https://myguymars.thinkific.com/courses/the-complete-music-pr-playbook?ref=44d861

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Demystifying Music Production: the Role of Mentorship, Mindset, and Creativity with ill Factor Mar 22, 2024

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Welcome Grammy Award-winning music producer, ill Factor, whose star-studded portfolio includes collaborations Justin Timberlake, Kygo, Sia, Kelly rowland, Gwen Stefani, Monsieur perine, Assassins Creed Syndicate, The Crew 2, Just Dance and many more. He is Founder and CEO of Beat Academy.com, providing mentorship for those who want to level up their music production skill set.

Ill Factor unravels the secrets behind how to have success with music production and the pivotal role mentorship has played in it.

Takeaways:

The impact of mentorship on your music career and how to find the right one.
The role of mindset and expectation management in the music production process.
How the use of reference tracks can inspire creativity while maintaining originality.

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Find out more and explore his free courses and mentorship opportunities at: https://www.beatacademy.com/

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Exploring Generative Music: The Future of Creativity with Edward Balassanian Mar 19, 2024

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Meet Edward Balassanian, an accomplished tech industry veteran with over 25 years of experience who has forged the path for numerous successful startups. Edward's current cutting-edge venture is 'Aimi', a platform revolutionizing the music industry by offering creators and businesses bespoke, royalty-cleared, copyright-free music facilitated by intelligent technology.

Edward delves into the inner workings of his brainchild, Aimi, a generative music platform that enhances creativity by blending technology with human artistic instinct.

Takeaways:

Discover how Aimi, a trailblazing generative music platform, uses technology to augment creativity and streamline the music production process.

Understand 'Aimi's Script', a programming language specifically designed for generative music that truly allows users to express their musical thoughts.

Explore the legal complexities surrounding copyright issues of machine-generated music and how Aimi works with these intricacies.

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Delve deeper into Edward's groundbreaking work by visiting: https://www.aimi.fm/

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The Path of Least Resistance, Pursuing the Impossible Goal, and Following Your Bliss with Riley Lee Mar 13, 2024

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Meet Riley Lee, an internationally acclaimed Shakuhachi master and a pioneer in music and cognition. With a career marked by groundbreaking 'firsts', he became the first non-Japanese professional Taiko player, and later the first non-Japanese Shakuhachi grandmaster. Riley has also developed courses at Princeton University and made over 60 recordings throughout his career.

Riley shares his journey into the world of Shakuhachi and talks about his philosophy of embracing challenges, setting impossible goals, and the importance of community.

Takeaways:

Discover how to navigate the path of least resistance and set impossible, yet exciting goals for yourself.

Uncover the power of community and the importance of a giving and receiving mindset.

Learn how consistent practice and a focus on providing value can pave the way for success.

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Want to know more about Riley and his fascinating journey? Visit: https://rileylee.com/

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