Jake McMullen
Jake McMullen
Jake McMullen
My guest this month is Jake McMullen. We talk about his recording and songwriting process, his focus on art above all else, and how covering a Robyn song gave him exposure. We talk about this and many more things. I hope you enjoy.
Find out more about Jake McMullen:
http://www.jakemcmullenmusic.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kBHkziT1rQpUBWW08p2dN
https://www.facebook.com/listentojakemcmullen
https://twitter.com/jake_mcmullen
http://instagram.com/jake_mcmullen
https://www.youtube.com/user/jakemcmullenmusic
Songs of Jake’s featured from his latest EP “Giving Up":
- Giving Up
- Falling
- Always -- from his first EP “Always”
- Dancing On My Own -- Robyn cover, from “Giving Up” played mid-way through the episode
Thank you for listening!
All incidental music by host and creator, Jesse Correll.
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From The Podcast
The Hexagon: A Podcast For Singer-Songwriters
The Hexagon Podcast is about six aspects of being a singer-songwriter. You can learn more about the podcast and host by listening Episode 0, or visiting hexagonpodcast.com.You can learn more about Jesse at his website, jessecorrell.com.Each episode, Jesse will meet with a fellow singer-songwriter to discuss the Six Aspects of Being a Singer-Songwriter...so we may discuss things like:WritingWhat is your process?How do you stay organized?Do you immediately copyright everything?Do you co-write?Do you write out lead sheets for your songs?PerformanceSolo shows versus band gigsPerformance tech--loop pedals, tracks, gear, etc.How do you book your shows?How do you find the right venues?Have you done any regional/national tours?Describe your most difficult show?What is your anxiety level before a typical show?What is your best strategy for merch after the show?RecordingRecord yourself or go to the studio?Do you try to capture your raw sound, or perfect it with studio techniques?Do you record a demo for every song?What can you do for yourself...and when is it time to hire someone else for the rest?Do you release physical recordings (i.e. CDs or vinyl) or just digital?BusinessAre you a member of a Performing Rights Organization (PRO, i.e. ASCAP, BMI, SESAC)?Do you know who your audience is? How did you develop that awareness?How do you know what to demand regarding pay when you play shows?How do you keep your audience engaged?Do you file taxes as a musician?How do you know where to put your energy when it comes to social media?How do you find new streams of income?GrowthHow do you stay informed about musical trends?How do you find new gear?Where do you find new music?How do you learn new covers?Are there techniques you've learned that took your playing, singing, or writing to a new level?LifeHow do you do all of the above and still have energy left over?What kind of toll does that take on your relationships?How do you define success?How long have you given yourself to "make it"?If you weren't a singer-songwriter, what else would you be pursuing?Join Podchaser to...
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