Last episode, I chatted about how to build an e-mail list that your fans care about. I also briefly mentioned why building an e-mail list is important. Today, I’ll be giving you 7 quick ways to build your own e-mail list (for musicians).For s

#28: Building an e-mail list fans care about

Aug 1st, 2018 7m 39s

Building an e-mail list fans care about. I'll be talking about how to build momentum and how to nurture those fans into super fans through your e-mails.For show notes, visit musicroad.co/28

#27: [ENCORE] 4 Myths Musicians Believe About Succeeding in the Music Industry

Jul 4th, 2018 10m 58s

[ENCORE]: Enjoy an oldie, but goodie.In this podcast, I’ll be sharing quick and applicable marketing strategies musicians can implement right away, even if they have little to no budget.This episode is about 4 myths DIY musicians believe wh

#26: [ENCORE] How to Stand Out in the Music Industry

Jun 27th, 2018 6m 33s

ENCORE: Enjoy an oldie but goodie. When a musician makes music, uploads it into the world, and realize they’re only attracting their mom, best friend, and a rando... they wonder, “How on earth do I get heard?” Each day it seems like there are

#25: How to make the new Instagram changes work for DIY musicians

Jun 20th, 2018 8m 14s

Learn how to make the new Instagram changes work for DIY musicians. If you noticed a decrease in engagement in your own posts, these changes might be why.For show notes and freebies, visit musicroad.co/25

#24: What KPop Can Teach You About Music Marketing

Jun 13th, 2018 8m 44s

Let's talk about what Kpop can teach you about music marketing, specifically through the context of BTS. Check it out and try these strategies yourself!For show notes and to join the exclusive Facebook group, visit musicroad.co/24

#23: How to sell your music online (A mini-distribution guide)

Jun 6th, 2018 7m 58s

First, let’s cover the basics and what you need to know about distribution. I’ll be chatting briefly about compression, metadata and your UPC. This will cover the types of files you need, how your singles can be tracked and searched, and how yo

#22: 4 Crowdfunding Pitfalls You Need To Avoid

May 31st, 2018 5m 32s

I’ll be going over 4 crowdfunding pitfalls you need to avoid. As a musician, crowdfunding may primarily be used for touring or a new album lunch. Fundraising is crucial for musicians that may have the fans, but not the financial support to jump

#21: 7 ways to profitably identify your niche

May 23rd, 2018 11m 23s

Today, we'll be chatting about 7 ways to profitably identify your niche and why it matters. But why does defining your niche matter? A lot of musicians are intuitive and jump into what they might feel is best. And this definitely works. So, why

#20: "How can I make it in the music industry?"

May 16th, 2018 10m 29s

In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about my most frequently asked question. “How can I make it in the music industry?” I get so many messages asking the same thing. I figured I should talk about it today in a podcast instead of sending a messa

#19: 3 ways Spotify helps your music career

May 10th, 2018 8m 19s

Listen today's podcast to learn 3 ways Spotify helps your music career and how to wisely use it to grow your fanbase. Also check out the show notes for a worksheet on how to pitch your e-mail for playlist curators so your music can get heard.

#18: 7 ways to get exposure without stepping foot on stage

May 2nd, 2018 7m

7 ways to get exposure without stepping foot on stage. First of all, why would you want to do this? Musicians love performing, so why wouldn’t they just perform? Well, there are musicians out there that love performing, but they may not have th

#17: Stand Out and Grow Your Fanbase through Email

Apr 25th, 2018 6m 28s

Top music business choice for the DIY Musician: Stand Out and Grow Your Fanbase through Email. It also allows DIY musicians to cultivate loyalty and income. For show notes and freebie, visit musicroad.co/17

#16: 4 things your website needs in order to work for you as a musician

Apr 18th, 2018 11m 19s

There’s no one-size fits all in terms of deciding whether or not a website is a must have for every DIY musician. But if you do have a website, these are at least 4 things you need to make sure you're using your website in a way that works for

#15: Why followers don't matter unless you have super fans

Apr 11th, 2018 8m 27s

I’ll be sharing 4 big reasons why followers and likes don’t matter unless you have super fans. Believe it or not, there is a difference between a social follower and super fan.For the show notes and freebie, visit musicroad.co/15

#14: How does an independent DIY musician promote their music?

Apr 4th, 2018 6m 58s

In this week's episode, I’m going to start diving into a question I get asked a lot. And that is, “How does an independent DIY musician promote their music?” This question could be a year-long course. But because this is a bite-size sort of pod

#13: Should you give your music away for free?

Mar 28th, 2018 7m 7s

As an artist starting out, you might be curious and ask yourself, “should you give away your music?” And the answer to this question isn’t quite black and white as some might argue. If you'd like to reference the podcast notes and subscribe t

#12: 7 ways to increase Facebook likes without spending money on ads

Mar 22nd, 2018 5m 5s

We’re going to get a little more specific with practical ways of doing Facebook marketing for your fan page. So, today we’ll be chatting about 7 ways to increase Facebook likes without spending money on ads.Visit musicroad.co/12 for show note

#11: Finding your first 1000 super fans

Mar 14th, 2018 9m 35s

With online tools, it is very possible for musicians to grow a 1000 superfan base. But this means also defining your specific niche so you can find your first 1000 super fans.For show notes and the free download visit musicroad.co/11

#10: The Powerful Free Tool that Grows Your Fanbase on Social Media

Mar 7th, 2018 7m 44s

If there was a way to isolate fans that like a specific genre or style that might like the same things you do so you can grow your fanbase quicker, would you be interested? If it didn’t cost money to do this except maybe 15 minutes a day, would

#9: How to grow your fanbase without touring

Feb 28th, 2018 11m 18s

Today, we’re going to talk about how to grow a fanbase without touring. For a full-time employee or student, this is huge. The reality is that there are bills to pay, and responsibilities to take care of. Going on tour isn’t something that many

#8: Writing a biography that gets fans

Feb 21st, 2018 8m 14s

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about biographies - why you should write one and how you should write one. What you write in your biography is just as important as the music you release because it has the power to build curiosity. And t

#7: The pros and cons to getting signed by a major record label

Feb 14th, 2018 7m 48s

Today, I’m going to talk about the question… “Should DIY artists pursue a major record label deal if they’re offered one?” Some people might wonder why is this even a question? But here are the pros and cons to getting signed by a major record

#6: 5 Instagram Tools to Grow Your Fanbase

Jan 17th, 2018 10m 49s

Have you ever wondered whether or not Instagram was worth your time? In this episode, I briefly share the power behind Instagram and how musicians are using it to grow their fanbase.I’ll also be providing 5 simple, yet powerful, tools to help

#5: Is the Music Industry Dying?

Jan 4th, 2018 7m 34s

This episode is about the last final myth from the first episode, which is, “The music industry is dying, so why even try?” Listen and find out how the music industry is actually coming alive more than ever before, and how thousands of DIY musi