John Lee DumasThis week on Kingdom of Rock, John Lee Dumas speaks with Matt Gibson on business strategies for musicians - how to add value and provide a product to consumers. John compares the future of "musicpreneurs" with video game streame

Morgan Wade and the Stepbrothers – EP 54

Jun 18th, 2018 26m 54s

This week on Kingdom of Rock podcast for DIY Musicians, Amanda Bocchi and Matt Gibson spoke with Morgan Wade about her new album and tour and what she does to make her music business succeed. Morgan tells us what it's like to quit your day job

Twitter for Musicians with Madalyn Sklar – Ep 53

May 7th, 2018 28m 43s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, guitarist Matt Gibson spoke with Twitter expert Madalyn Sklar about her experiences as a social media expert and the music industry! Co-Host Amanda Bocchi will return next week after she finishes her degree in

Amanda Bocchi Talks About her Pledgemusic – Ep 52

Mar 20th, 2018 33m 41s

This week on Kingdom of Rock podcast for DIY Musicians, co-hosts Matt Gibson and Amanda Bocchi talked about what it takes to run a successful Pledgemusic Campaign. Amanda is currently running her campaign in support of her new album Organ Donor

Paul Porter – Author and Radio Legend – Ep 51

Feb 25th, 2018 56m 32s

This week, Amanda and Matt spoke to author and radio persona Paul Porter. Paul is the author of Blackout - My 40 Years in the Music Business. He was also the programming director for BET and eventually purchaced his own radio station in Orlando

Grant Cardone 10x – Why Artists are Starving – Episode 50

Jan 24th, 2018 24m 32s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Matt Gibson spoke with sales, marketing and business guru Grant Cardone. He addresses why musicians and artists struggle with the concept of making money. Listen now and let Grant hit you between the eyes with som

Guitarist and Musician Annie Grunwald – Ep 49

Jan 21st, 2018 28m

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Amanda Bocchi and Matt Gibson spoke to guitar shredder and YouTube star Annie Grunwald about her experiences in the music business.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKyQGcdze1chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall – Ep 48

Dec 12th, 2017 32m 10s

This week, Matt Gibson spoke with Great White guitarist Mark Kendall. Mark talks about his vast experiences in the music industry in a Grammy nominated hard rock band that sold millions of records.

Wes Schaeffer – Sales and Business Expert Ep 47

Dec 7th, 2017 1h 6m

This Week on Kingdom of Rock Podcast for DIY Musicians Matt Gibson and Amanda Bocchi spoke to sales and marketing expert Wes Schaeffer. If you are looking for business and sales training, this is the episode for you!https://www.thesaleswh

Nick Able – Guitarist and Entrepreneur Ep 46

Nov 21st, 2017 42m 48s

This week on Kingdom of Rock Podcast for DIY Musicians, Amanda Bocchi and Matt Gibson spoke with guitarist and entrepreneur Nick Able. Nick is best known for touring with Ravi Shankar and his family as a guitarist.Nick shares his experiences

Bill Lonero – Guitarist, Entrepreneur and Inventor – Ep 45

Nov 13th, 2017 38m 55s

Photograph by Neil ZlozowerThis week on Kingdom of Rock Podcast for DIY Musicians, Matt Gibson spoke with Bill Lonero about his experiences as a guitarist, entrepreneur and inventor. Bill talked about his journey from an office worker in 20

Ava Camille – Artist Case Study – Ep 44

Nov 7th, 2017 29m 3s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Matt and Amanda spoke with emerging artist and college student Ava Baker aka Ava Camille about her music career.Episode Highlights:Ava sings her amazing song For the Sake of a Stranger's TouchAva talks about

Michael Molenda – Guitar Player Magazine Editor in Chief – Ep 43

Oct 30th, 2017 42m 43s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, guitarists Matt Gibson and Amanda Bocchi spoke to Michael Molenda, Editor in Chief of Guitar Player Magazine. Michael shared about the challenges of running a major magazine for guitar players. We also conversed ab

A Conversation with Wanda Jackson – Follow Your Dreams

Oct 24th, 2017 24m 14s

This week, Amanda Bocchi spoke with country music and rockabilly legend, Wanda Jackson about her experiences as a musician starting in the 50's on tour with Elvis to her current pursuits as a touring musician and author. Amanda and Wanda talk

Bruce Kulick From Kiss and Grand Funk Railroad – Ep 41

Oct 17th, 2017 52m 1s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Amanda Bocchi and Matt Gibson spoke with legendary Kiss and Grand Funk Railroad guitarist Bruce Kulick about his experiences in the music industry. We talk about everything from product launches, record companies,

Christine Stevens Music Medicine – Ep 40

Oct 9th, 2017 1h 4m

This week on Kingdom of Rock Podcast for DIY Musicians, Amanda Bocchi spoke with Christine Stevens. Christine Stevens is a music therapist who travels as a director of health and wellness for Remo drums around the world to do sonic healing and

Alice Cooper Guitarist Ryan Roxie – Ep 39

Jul 10th, 2017 19m 13s

Ryan Roxie (L) and Alice Cooper perform in concert at ACL Live on February 12, 2015 in Austin, Texas.Ryan Roxie, Alice CooperThis was originally shared on Facebook live, and Instagram live.This week on Kingdom of Rock, guitarist Matt Gibs

Indee Killed the Pop Star – From Opera to Indie Ep. 38

May 8th, 2017

What's up Kingdom of Rock! This week, Amanda Bocchi spoke with Atlanta artist Indie from Indie Killed the Pop Star. They spoke about her experiences as an Opera singer and Independent Artist. Indie tells her story of overcoming vocal nodules an

Legendary Producer Max Norman Ep. 37

Jan 17th, 2017 1h 11m

Hello and welcome to our New co-host, Amanda Bocchi! This week, we talk about what it means to be a producer in today's music business. Matt interviews legendary rock producer Max Norman. Max talks about how a producer functions in the making o

Marisa Tellez Kingdom of Rock: Ep. 36

Aug 7th, 2016 31m 59s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Matt Gibson talks with the author of Rock and Roll High School, Marisa Tellez.Topics Discussed:Organizing your ideas and picking the best onesHow to tell YOUR storyDefining a main topicHow writing can affect

Fang von Wrathenstein Kingdom of Rock: Ep 35

Jul 31st, 2016 45m 11s

Stage photograph of Fang von Wrathenstein from Lords of the TridentThis week Matt Gibson talks with lead vocalist of Lords of the Trident and honorary pillager, Fang von Wrathenstein. Topics DiscussedGetting the right PR guyHow a theatric

Kingdom of Rock Episode 34: Dave Reffett

Jul 18th, 2016 33m 42s

Topics Discussed:Teaching music in ChinaMusic opportunities abroadGetting businesses to approach youPromoting your gig to the right peopleAdvantages of playing in small public venuesHow the music business varies in different countriesHow

Kingdom of Rock: Episode 33 – Frank Gambale

Jul 7th, 2016 34m 51s

This week on Kingdom of Rock, Matt Gibson chats with Grammy Award winning guitarist Frank Gambale. Frank is the the undisputed genius who originated the sweep picking technique and elevated it to a precise art form now standard in the guitar l

Tyler Morris – Kingdom of Rock Episode 32

Jun 27th, 2016 50m 34s

Tyler Drew Morris is a 18 year old teenage guitar prodigy from the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. Tyler has played with various artists including Sammy Hagar, Vince Neil, Phil Collen, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Rudy Sarzo, Robert Sarzo, Leslie Wes