In this podcast, I talk to Ben Lieber a designer, director, creator, and musician behind the group Marigold. We discuss: ► Creating music videos on a budget that come out amazing► How to collaborate with artists as an artist yourself► The different aspects that go into an album roll out's design and creative direction.► Behind the development of th…

In this video, I discuss the music marketing ideas around whether you should release a song every week like breakout music artist Russ. We discuss: ► Why an artist would release a song every week► How To Balance quantity versus quantity► How your genre determines this►How to release a song every week the right way to take advantage if algorithmic a…

In this video, I discuss why I think that using Spotify Artist Playlists is the most underrated way to build a fanbase for artists with less than 10,000 fans. I break down: ► How to use Spotify Artists Playlists to grow your Spotify streams, Instagram followers and Twitter followers. ► Why this helps build your community and grows your fanbase the …

In this video, I discuss why you need to research who you collaborate with to make sure your music goes as far as it can. I break down: ► Why it's important to research who you collaborate with► How to research collaborators► How to see rejection from potential collaborators.►My video on How To Find A Community Of Music Fans, Collaborators & Tastem…

In this video, I talk about my favorite music podcasts including podcasts on record production, songwriting, music making and music business/management. Here they are in order of appearance in the video:► The New Abnormal - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-abnormal-with-molly-jong-fast-rick-wilson/id1508202790► Killed By Desk - https:/…

In this video, I discuss why pre-saves are bad for your music promotion and why they don't do what you think they do. I break down: ► Why pre saves are bad for boosting listens on Spotify► Why Spotify squander your promotions► Why it's impossible for pre saves to help you get on Spotify playlistsAndrew Southworth's video of us talking - https://www…

In this video, I talk to Hip Video Promo's Andy Gesner about video promotions and what that means. I break down: ► Premiers for videos and what video promotion is outside of YouTube► Promoting to TV channels, Roku boxes and stores in the mall► What video promotion actually is and how it differs from music video publicity. ► Find Andy & Hip Video Pr…

In this video, I discuss the wisdom Rick Rubin gives for musicians and how he produces the best artists in the world. I break down: ► Rick Rubin's philosophies on how to make great music► The guidance Rubin gives the biggest musicians in the world► The advice he gives Vampire Weekend, The Dixie Chicks & Kanye West on their creative qualms► What Ric…

In this video, I have a conversation with the music artist M.A.G.S. aka Elliott Douglas about his music and how he has found a following for his music . We discuss: ► His history in music► Colors in music► His path through YouTubers to fans for his music► How his girlfriend got him a manager►Stream his new single "Smile" https://song.link/us/i/1534…

In this podcast I talk to Paul Besch an amazing producer from Buffalo, NY where he operates Quiet Country audio and records groups like Made Violent, Fernway, and SMUG.►Thanks for checking out this podcast please subscribe and tell a friend!►My playlist on how musicians grow their fanbase from zero to 10,000 fans. this https://www.youtube.com/playl…

In this video I interview Hundredth & their producer Sam Pura on the creative process behind their exceptional new album Somewhere Nowhere. We discuss: ► The thoughts behind the evolution in their sound► The unconventional creative process to make their new album► Their exceptional line of merchandise and how they developed it. Stream Hundredth’s a…

Hey There, I have a new podcast... Yes another one. Its called Killed By Desk and its about the jobs people have in their lives after punk and its AMAZING. I produce it and some friends host it but you occasionally hear me on it. I am so proud of it and think if you like what I do here you will love it. Don't worry there's tons more episode of Nois…

In this video I interview Loren Israel about his approach to brining great songs out of artists. I break down: ► The three pillars of successful artists that allow them to make great music. ► How to build the foundations of a music career that can have repeated success► Stories from the careers of Jimmy Eat World, The Unlikely Candidates, Neon Tree…

In this episode I talk to Brian McTernan about his new record with his band Be Well as well as his production work with Thrice, Circa Survive, Senses Fail, Texas Is The Reason, Turnstile, Balance & Composure along with countless others. Listen to Be Well's new record https://song.link/i/1516973863I have been a fan of his work for years and I loved …

This podcast is a conversation between Jesse Cannon and Matt Bacon on when Facebook ads work for musicians and when they don't. We discuss: ► The subtle dynamics of when Facebook ads help musicians grow a fanbase► When they are flawed and the lies people tell you about them► Why Facebook ads work better for established artistsThe video we are discu…

This is a syndication of a one off episode of Off The Record, Jesse's old music business podcast that recently taped a reunion episode.Off The Record was a podcast that discussed music, the business around it and technology hosted by Jesse Cannon and Zack Zarillo from April 28 2014 - August 6 2015. This is a reunion episode where Jesse and Zack dis…

In this video I discuss how to help your Instagram followers discover your music. I break down: ►The way I schedule and think of the content you put around your music ►The tools to make better Instagram Content►How to use Going Live On Instagram to make people more aware of your music. ►Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a…

In this video I discuss how to look at your overall strategy for Instagram as a musician who is trying to get people to actually listen to them not just make posts that people view. I break down: ►How to make a profile that gets people to listen to your music►How to make your feed and stories spread effectively►How to play content and the little ti…

In this video I discuss what musicians can learn from one of the most innovative groups in music today The 1975. I break down: ►I discuss how they became a band that can play master the songwriting of any genre. ►The myth that The 1975 are a “industry plant” ►How the group views songwriting and production►The cohesive way they develop their visuals…

In this video I discuss how you should see all of the content you make as building relationships with fans, which is why teasers and countdown clocks are counterintuitive to building relationships with fans. I break down: ►Why popular musicians use teasers and countdown clocks but they fail musicians with few fans►How to see the content you make as…

In this video I talk about how to develop a social media plan that actually works and get your fanbase from zero to ten thousand fans. I break down: ►I discuss how to develop your personality on social media whether its for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok►How to see your goals for posting and understand why the other social media advice you …

In this video, I talk about how to write a compelling pitch and fill out the form on Spotify For Artists to get your song on Spotify editorial playlists. I break down: ►How to get playlist curators excited about you. ►How To use Spotify For Artists playlist pitch submission tool►How to think about your pitch and what it should include►My video on S…

In this episode I talk about using focus tracks and how to build your momentum by having a strategy for releasing your singles. I this video I talk about:►Why focus tracks are important to a singles strategy►How to build your momentum by releasing singles in the right order►Re-releasing a single you have already released. ►How to build a fanbase by…

In this episode I talk about how to continuously promote your music and go further than the standard marketing plan:►How to think about your marketing beyond just releasing a few singles and hoping for playlist promotion►The concept of the MEER and how it affects your music►How Lil Nas X told stories around his mucic through memes to continually pr…

In this episode I talk about everything you need to know about doing a successful feature or collaboration track. Including: ►How to find artists to collaborate with.►How to make the collaboration go well.►What should be in the agreement or contract for the feature? ►How to promote the feature.►What to do to make it as successful as possible. Thank…

In this video I discuss how to use Twitter to build relationships with fans and get them to listen to your music. I break down: ►How to view Twitter for building fan relationships►The secrets of how to make Twitter more effective►Tools & Tricks To Make Using Twitter Easier►Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!►If yo…

In this episode I discuss how to make working with a publicist work for you as well as the techniques you need to do to make working with a puiblicist sucessful and the nuances of PR. Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!How To Go From 0 to 10k Fans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SoR1zH0J6c&list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVa…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://found…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://found…

In this video I discuss facts and strategy around whether to release your music during the corna virus pandemic crisis? Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comm…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://found…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://found…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://found…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!If you enjoyed this video there's a whole playlist of videos just like this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KLeave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://found…

In this episode I show how I use release checklists to ensure every song I release reaches their full potential. The Checklist Manifesto - https://amzn.to/2Gvc486This Is Your Brain On Music - https://amzn.to/36zGznRThe Organized Mind - https://amzn.to/3aQHdRmGoogle Sheet For My Release Checklist - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/160YT4SmK9xW…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

In this episode I dicuss how to use a SWOT Analysis to understand your next creative and marketing moves. Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanba…

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

In this video I talk about what musicians muss about building a fanbase on YoutuberIf you liked this video it's part of a playlist on building a fanbase from scratch https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0i-5Ujnd4VVckEVaE1_RUcLzPF8U680KThanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you hav…

In this video I discuss what we actually respond to in music. Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New …

In this video I discuss Gating, Nudging and Playlist Promotion including using Show.co, SpotOnTrack, SubmitHub and Spotify's own tools and many other lesser known concepts for promoting your music on Spotify. This video is a follow up to the first part of Spotify Promotion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-eO-RVYnGQ&t=9sMy video on targeting other …

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

Thanks for checking out my channel please subscribe and tell a friend!Leave a comment with any questions you have and I will answer it in a future video. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great …

In this podcast I talk about how you need to think about authenticity and Vulnerability in your music. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great Music: Processing Creativity: The Tools, Practices …

In this visit I talk about the advantages of releasing singles since they build your fanbase more effectively. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great Music: Processing Creativity: The Tools, Pr…

In this video I discuss that contrary to popular belief, there's only one way to make music that connects with fans. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great Music: Processing Creativity: The Too…

In this episode I talk about the every day techniques I use to find the people who help build a musician a fanbase. Links:Mix Or Master A Song With Me: http://foundsoundation.com/My Book On Building A Fanbase: Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business https://amzn.to/36JVZ9TMy Book On Making Great Music: Processing Creativity: The Tool…