Modern Musician Podcast

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Unlocking Your Fullest Artistic Potential with Serik Slobodskoy Sep 19, 2022

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Unlocking Your Fullest Artistic Potential with Serik Slobodskoy

Serik Slobodskoy is the founder of Hyperbits, an online music production school. He is also a seasoned producer and artist whose music has been streamed more than 50 million times, and now he teaches others how to do the same.

Serik deconstructs common misconceptions about music production so that you can express your music to its fullest potential. The information in this episode is so valuable for all music creators!

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Timeless wisdom for improving the quality of your music productions
How to find and surround yourself with the right peer group
What most music producers get wrong about crafting an authentic sound

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The Songwriter’s Ultimate Guide to the Craft of Great Songwriting with Kevin Thomas Sep 12, 2022

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Kevin Thomas is the founder and CEO of Songwriting Planet, which provides video courses and training to help aspiring songwriters reach their musical goals. He is the author of Melody Madness, a book that explores in meticulous detail ways in which songwriters can master the often-elusive process of melody writing

After studying from everyone he could, he realized there wasn’t great training and education around the art of songwriting and specifically techniques. He created affordable and accessible courses for artists to master songwriting essentials without all the fluff. You’re going to really love this episode!

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

The myth that you have to have a “god-given gift” to write a hit song
How to take the guesswork out of writing songs that make an impact
Making amazing melodies by getting your analytical brain out of the way

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Special Broadcast | Fanbase Growth, StreetTeam Software, NFT’s and the Future of Modern Musician with Michael Walker Aug 29, 2022

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Michael Walker, is the founder of Modern Musician and host of the Modern Musician Podcast. He is a successful and highly renowned musician and entrepreneur, a husband, father and member of Paradise Fears.

After touring professionally for the last eight years, Michael decided to set up Modern Musician to teach other artists and bands the skills needed to have a profitable music career.

In this episode we celebrate reaching 100 episodes of the podcast and Jared Christianson, the co-producer of the Modern Musician Podcast takes this opportunity to ask the questions that no one else can. This is an awesome episode!

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

How the Modern Musician has the upper hand in today’s music industry
Using our StreetTeam Software to grow your fanbase automatically
Some of the most exciting things the Modern Musician team is developing

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Modern Day Music Theory with Ryan Miyakawa Aug 22, 2022

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Ryan Miyakawais Hooktheory’s resident music theory aficionado and programs the brains behind Hookpad’s playback, music theory, and artificial intelligence engines.

He’s a classically trained pianist, and loves deconstructing popular music to understand the elements of a great song. Ryan has a PhD in engineering from UC Berkeley and is delighted to combine his passions of science and music to help others create music.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

How to take your song writing to the next level using Hooktheory’s tools
Ways to take advantage of today’s popular chord progressions
Techniques for building and releasing tension in your songs

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Fundamental Music Business Strategies with Martin Atkins Aug 15, 2022

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Martin Atkins is an English drummer and session musician, best known for his work in post-punk and industrial groups including Public Image Ltd, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Pigface, and Killing Joke.

He also works as a consultant, has written books, and is the music business program coordinator at Millikin University in Decatur, IL.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Music industry mindset shifts needed for long-term success
How to make sure your shows are well attended and profitable
Ways you can work in the music industry and develop valuable skill sets

Martin’s website: https://martinatkins.bigcartel.com/

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SWM 2022 - 3 Key Strategies to Leverage YouTube’s Algorithm and Get Millions of Views with Tobias Rauscher Aug 09, 2022

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Tobias Rauscher is a Solo Fingerstyle Guitarist from Germany and part of the modern acoustic guitar movement that is led by players like Andy McKee, Mike Dawes and Tommy Emmanuel.

He is the founder of the Fingerstyle Academy and the Fanbase Academy Program where he helps musicians monetize and grow their fanbase using YouTube.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Creating a predictable system for growing your fanbase on autopilot, 24/7
The biggest mistakes 95% of independent musicians make again and again
A new way of marketing your music online - even if you are not well-known

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SWM 2022 - Elevate Your Artist Mindset with ill.Gates Aug 01, 2022

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Dylan Lane, also known as ill.Gates is a world-class touring DJ and CEO and founder of the Producer Dojo. ill.Gates is on a mission to unite musicians in collaboration and camaraderie, creating a thriving community where producers train, grow, and get paid.

As a result of his real-life experiences, Dylan shares incredible wisdom on how to take your music career to the next level during his 2022 interview for Modern Musician's Success With Music Virtual Conference.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Creative ways to earn income with your talents (especially if your not famous)
A simple way to find a solution to any challenge you encounter as an artist
What you need to do to create a conversation around your music

ill.Gates' 75% off his ill.Methodology producer coaching series:

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SWM 2022 - 5 Steps To Get Your Music Heard by the Gatekeepers in TV & Film with Chris SD Jul 25, 2022

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Chris SD, is an award-winning music producer who has been helping artists, composers, producers and songwriters get their music synced for over 15 years.

He is the creator of The Art Of The Song Pitch, a proven step-by-step process that has helped songwriters get their music into everything from Hollywood movies to blockbuster trailers and countless television shows.

This is Chris’ 2022 interview from Modern Musician’s Success With Music Virtual Conference and he reveals the best information for artists looking to get their music into TV, Film, Commercials and more!

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

How to fix the biggest sync licensing pitfall musicians face
How to connect, build a reputation, and earn the trust of music supervisors
The process Chris has used to help musicians generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in sync deals

Chris SD's Music Production Tips for TV and Film Freebie: https://swm.modernmusician.me/chris-sd-2022

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SWM 2022 - Optimizing The Fan Journey with Adam Ivy Jul 18, 2022

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Adam Ivy is an award winning music producer, professional YouTuber, and creative marketing specialist.

He’s the founder of sellmusic.com, has been featured on CNBC, MTV, and the E! Network, and has worked with artists like G-Easy, Mod Sun, and Kevin Gates.

This is Adam’s 2022 interview from Modern Musician’s Success With Music Virtual Conference and it is a powerful one!

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

How to gain more visibility on social media platforms
The best way to reach and educate new fans
Building offers that your fans will love and boosting your income

Adam Ivy's Freebie Fanbase Worksheet: https://swm.modernmusician.me/adam-ivy-2022

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Check out all Adam’s free resources and learn more at: www.Musicmarketing.com

Check out Adam’s beat marketplace at: www.Thecharts.com

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Growing a Fanbase, Building a Team, and Thinking Like An Entrepreneur with Denice Dal Braccio Jul 11, 2022

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Denice Dal Braccio is the Founder & CEO of EDM World Magazine, and she’s the Business Manager and Marketing Director at The Billboard 500 Club. Denice is truly obsessed with teaching independent electronic dance music producers how to grow their fan base online, think like an entrepreneur, and help them fast forward their music careers!

In this episode Denice breaks down exactly what you need to do in order to thrive in the music business and shares a ton of high-level strategies on how to get there most effectively.

Here’s what you’ll learn about: