The Unstarving Musician
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The Unstarving Musician
The Unstarving Musician features interviews with independent musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals who share their experience and expertise on recording, touring, marketing, the business of music, and more. This is all intended to help you, the independent music artists...
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337 Ezra Vancil – Business Systems: From Marketing Day Job to Sustainable Music Career
After 10 years with the same band and launching his own label, Ezra Vancil has learned that sustainable music careers require business systems—not jus...
336 Community Collaboration: Turning Your Fanbase Into Creative Partners Without Losing Artistic Control
Can your community become a creative collaborator without turning your art into committee-designed mediocrity? In this solo episode, I explore proven...
335 Music Revenue Through Community - Moving Beyond Streaming
Music revenue diversification is essential for independent artists, but how do you actually monetize your community of superfans? This follow-up to ep...
334 Musician Podcaster Bree Noble – From Kitchen Recordings to Industry Authority
As a musician podcaster who has built multiple successful shows over the past decade, Bree Noble represents what's possible when artists embrace podca...
333 How to Build, Name, and Nurture Your Creative Community
Most independent artists focus on building an audience, but the real power lies in developing a creative community. In this episode, I delve into the...
332 Eli Lev – Spiritual Growth: From 250 Shows to Finding Sacred Space in Music
Spiritual growth takes many forms for independent musicians. Folk artist Eli Lev has woven together influences from Jewish upbringing, Buddhism, and N...
331 Musical Listening: The Art of Playing While Truly Hearing Your Band
Musical listening is the secret that separates professional-sounding bands from technically correct but disconnected performances. This episode explor...
330 Skulk the Hulking – Merging AI Visual Production, Music, and Performance Art
AI visual production is revolutionizing how independent artists create and present their work, and Steve Pasieka (Skulk the Hulking) is creating visua...
329 Legal Mashups: Navigating Music Copyright and Studio Management with George Ajjan
Legal mashups and studio management are critical skills that can make or break an independent music career. In this episode, George Ajjan (The ajjancy...
328 Christian DeWild – Multi-Art Creativity: Balancing Music, Books, and Painting While Building an Authentic Artistic Career
Multi-art creativity takes center stage in this conversation with Christian DeWild, a Folsom, California-based artist who seamlessly juggles music, li...
327 Timothy Reid – Game Composition: From AAA Studios to Indie Freedom
Game composition opportunities have transformed dramatically in recent years, creating new pathways for musicians to enter the video game industry. In...
326 Anmara - Music Funding Success: From $75,000 in Grants to Record Deal
Music funding changed everything for Anmara. The Virginia-based singer-songwriter has secured over $75,000 through grants, crowdfunding, and her recen...
325 Music Collaboration: Tracee Perrin on Creative Partnerships, Life in Nashville, and Staying Healthy on Tour
This music collaboration episode features the return of Tracee Perrin discussing her creative partnerships in Nashville and the release of her 2024 EP...
324 Abe Partridge - Touring Strategy, Recording, Collaboration, and Documenting Undocumented Folk
Touring strategy, recording, and collaboration are at the heart of this conversation with independent music artist Abe Partridge. Fresh from recording...
323 Canadian Immigration: Essential Legal Guide for Touring Musicians with Maggie Stewart
In this episode, we explore Canadian immigration essentials for touring musicians with expert Maggie Stewart, a Los Angeles-based immigration lawyer w...
322 Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of Narrative
Creative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofía Segovia, author of the internationall...
321 Maximizing Video Promotion Impact: Andy Gesner's Strategies for Independent Musicians
Effective video promotion strategies can transform an independent artist's career, as demonstrated by Hip Video Promo founder Andy Gesner in this info...
320 Musician Health Strategies: Navigating Music Industry Relationships for Career Longevity
Musician health strategies are essential tools for navigating the complex web of personal and professional relationships that can make or break long-t...
319 Musician Well-being: Breaking the Suffering Artist Myth for Sustainable Success
This episode explores musician well-being and challenges the persistent "suffering artist" myth. Drawing from recent examples of successful artists li...
318 Music Business Essentials – A Musician's Guide to Copyrights, Contracts & Cash Flow
Music business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financial practice...
317 Tour Planning – Essential Strategies for Independent Musicians' Success
Tour planning requires careful strategy and execution for independent musicians to succeed on the road. In this episode, I share key insights from Lin...
316 Home Recording: A Drummer's Guide to Getting Started
Home recording doesn't require a professional studio - it requires understanding fundamentals, making smart choices about gear, and focusing on perfor...
315 Tony Harrah – Book Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Industry Independence
Book marketing takes center stage in part two of my conversation with independent musician and author Tony Harrah. He breaks down his mathematical app...
314 Lyrical Poetry – Tony Harrah on the Parallels of Book and Music Marketing
Independent musician and author Tony Harrah shares his lyrical poetry journey across the music and literary worlds. In this first of two parts, Tony d...
313 The Power of Imperfect Music Marketing: Getting Real with Your Audience
Music marketing doesn't have to be perfect to be effective. Join host Robonzo as he challenges traditional promotion methods and reveals why your unpo...
312 Chris Taylor – Creative Resilience Through Music and Storytelling
In this powerful return appearance, singer-songwriter Chris Taylor (episodes 65, 97) joins us for a deeply personal conversation as part of a storytel...
311 - Musician Finance: Building Your Safety Net (It's Simpler Than You Think)
Let's face it - most musicians didn't pick up their instruments because they love spreadsheets or numbers. In this practical musician finance episode,...
310 Creative Meets Commerce: A Musician's Guide to Revenue Stream Balance
This deep-dive episode explores how independent musicians can effectively balance their creative output with various revenue streams. From live shows...
309 Harmony in Hustle: Blending Creativity and Business for Musical Success
Ever feel like you're juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle when it comes to balancing your music career? This episode dives into the wild...
308 Wearing All the Hats: A Guide to Balancing Your Music Career
Hey musicians! It's Robonzo here, and I've got a fresh episode for you that's all about the juggling act we call being an independent musician. In thi...
307 Joe Patterson – Navigating Music Career Transitions And The Changing Music Industry
In this episode, host Robonzo engages in a rich conversation with friend and musician Joe Patterson, diving deep into the intricacies of music careers...
306 The Road to Success: Mastering the Art of Touring for Independent Musicians
In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of touring for independent musicians. Whether planning your first mini-tour or looking to elevate your...
305 Tara Brueske – Booking Tips Every Musician Needs And Creating Educational Content
In this episode of The Unstarving Musician, I speak with Tara Brueske, a seasoned musician, composer, and educator. Tara shares her experiences from e...
304 YouTube's Hidden Payday: Tracking and Collecting Music Royalties
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of tracking and collecting music royalties on YouTube. As an independent musician myself, I know how c...
303 Donations As A Monetization Option For Indie Musicians
This episode of The Unstarving Musician explores how independent musicians can effectively use donations as a viable income stream. The conversation c...
302 Music Composition & Master Recording Ownership, Royalties, And Income Opportunities
This episode dives into the complex world of music composition, master recording ownership, royalties, and income opportunities for independent musici...
301 Songwriting, Selling More Merch At Shows
Songwriting and selling merch at shows were topics of a recent edition of Liner Notes. As I dip my toes back into the waters of writing original mater...
300 Find New Fans And Supporters Via Podcast Guest Appearances
Finding podcast guest appearance opportunities is a cost-effective way to promote your music, share your ideas, attract new fans, and build meaningful...
299 Selling Band Merch, Music, And VIP Packs To Deepen Fan Relationships
The 2023 Unstarving Musician listener survey indicated that many Unstraving Musician listeners and Liner Notes subscribers were interested in learning...
298 How Musicians Can Create Gigs
This episode is about how musicians can create gigs. I have written much about finding and booking better gigs, but my perspective has expanded since...