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#197 - How to Create the Best Stage Plot and Input List Sep 04, 2018

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If you're playing live shows, you should have an updated stage plot and input list that is accurate, easy to read, and specific to your performance. In today's episode, we talk about best practices in creating these crucial documents that you should be runishing to every sound engineer that you work with. Resources: Stage plot software: Band Helper (Android app) Stage Plot Designer (free) Stage Plot Maker (for iPhone and iPad) StagePlot Pro (best software but costs ~$5) Tecrider (free) Input List Creating an input list (article + free template)

#196 - Why Music Genealogy is Important to Your Music Sep 03, 2018

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Music genealogy is the study of where music came from: how did certain movements and genres arise and what are the qualities of certain types of music? Today, we talk about how this study can impact your music. Resources: MusicMap Pandora How to Submit Music on Pandora

#195 - How to Properly Advance Every Show Sep 02, 2018

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When it comes to your shows, you want to make sure that every detail is covered and confirmed before you get there. Having details in writing will make sure things are a little smoother and so there's fewer surprises when it comes to your set time, how you get paid, and what's expected from you and the venue.

#194 - 2 SEO Hacks for Bands Sep 01, 2018

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Today, we talk about two things you can do right now to dramatically increase your ranking on Google and YouTube.

#193 - August Recap: Checking in Your Midyear Goals Aug 31, 2018

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In today's episode, we talk about some of the best ideas discussed over the past month. Everything from the big themes like getting sponsorships to side hustles and basics and booking. It's time to see where you are after 192 episodes of following this podcast and hacking your way through the music industry! Resources: Episode 191: How to Overcome Self-Doubt Episode 186: Recap: How to Get a Sponsorship Deal Episode 177: Recap: Musician Side Hustles Episode 170: Recap: Handling the Scattered Musician Mind

#192 - How Frankie Ray Gets 2-3 Shows Booked per Day Aug 30, 2018

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Currently in the studio recording toward what will be her next album, singer/songwriter/guitarist Frankie Raye is based in the greater Tampa Bay area and has played 30 cities and 100-plus venues in Florida. She also performed at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, in late January. In May of this year she performed at the 2018 Key Largo Original Music Festival. Soon after that she did a successful performance in conjunction with a Tampa Bay Rays (Major League Baseball) game that resulted in multiple re-bookings.

In August alone Frankie has 29 bookings and routinely averages well over 20 dates per month, having been on stages ranging from the Hard Rock in Tampa to the Ritz Carlton in Naples to a festival on the northeast coast of Florida. She has been featured on ABC and CBS-TV affiliate morning talk shows, and gotten her music into radio rotation.

Frankie released her first official album in 2016, with worldwide distribution, although she had put out a ten-song, self-produced/independently distributed release entitled, “Chapters” in 2014. She writes, sings, plays guitar, and has started to dabble a bit with the mandolin. You can find her online at www.FrankieRaye.com

Resources: Sites for booking: Go Tonight Indie on the Move Website for Bands/EPK: Bandzoogle For vocal health: Vicks handheld humidifier Throat coat tea Loquat syrup Books: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK by Mark Manson

#191 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome Aug 29, 2018

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You're not alone: almost every artist is filled with doubt about their vocation and passion. In today's episode, I want to focus on 8 specific strategies in dealing with imposter syndrome and how you can turn that doubt into empowerment instead.

#190 - How to Find Your Niche Aug 28, 2018

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If what you believe is your niche is shared by many others, how do you set yourself apart? If you're unsure of what makes you unique, how do carve out your own niche? In today's episode, I provide a set of questions to help you figure out what makes you different. Resources: Episode 16: How to Hack Yelp for Your Music

#189 - How Musicians Can Improve Their Stage Banter Aug 27, 2018

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We've all been to shows where the music might be great but any kind of conversation between songs is lackluster. Remember, audiences don't just want a collection of songs: they want a show, from beginning to end, so it's important to learn how to improve those moments as well. In today's episode, we talk about creating moments, building anticipation, and how to connect better with the people watching you play. Resources: Episode 100: Storytelling Part 4: The Live Show as a Story

#188 - Don't work harder. Work smarter Aug 26, 2018

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Yes, it's important to work hard. But its just as important to work smarter. Today, we talk about the secret to doing both.

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