Do What You Love

Steve Jaz & Guests
Do What You Love

Welcome to the Do What You Love Podcast with Steve Jaz This podcast gives you access to the most successful people to give you new insights and tips, on how to grow your following, get more gigs and make a living in today's rapidly changing music industry.
 Welcome to the Do What You Love Podcast - The place where Musicians, Artists and Entrepreneurs share their inspiring stories and advice on how to succeed in the music business. This podcast is recorded at Music Valley Studios in Melbourne, Australia. To learn more about Music Valley visit: www.musicvalley.com.au

  1. Business and mindset: Jazz interviews Jaz

    11/10/2023

    Business and mindset: Jazz interviews Jaz

    This episode features an interview with Steve Jaz by Jazz Singh from Jazz Real Estate discussing everything from business to mindset and what it takes to make a living doing what you love.

    44 min
  2. Zara Jarvis: How I built my Studio to 200 students in 2 years

    23/09/2022

    Zara Jarvis: How I built my Studio to 200 students in 2 years

    Vocal Coach and Founder of Soundcheck Studios in Ballarat Victoria, Zara Jarvis launched her Music School just over 2 years ago and in that time, has built a thriving community of over 200 students both in person and online. Despite a 95% statistic of failures for starts ups, Zara has managed to create a profitable business, with a team of 13 staff, a strong instagram following and has recently launched her online store. 
In this interview, Zara shares some powerful tips to those who have started or are considering launching into a music education business.

 We discuss her personal challenges and triumphs throughout her journey, including a serious health scare at 20 years of age, which taught Zara that life can be short and fuelled her inspiration to live life to the fullest, to chase her dreams and take massive action. 
This conversation explores the harsh reality of owning a business, the value of patience, learning new skills and managing operations, marketing, performance management as well as key factors for hiring new staff, optimising creativity and more. Zara is proof that with the right attitude, driving desire and genuine passion in your own cause, that it’s possible to build your dreams and make a living doing what you love. Follow Zara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zarjarv/ Follow Steve Jaz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.jaz/

 Learn more about Music Valley at: www.musicvalley.com.au

    1h 2m
  3. Exclusive with Jonny Sonic (The Potbelleez)

    15/09/2022

    Exclusive with Jonny Sonic (The Potbelleez)

    WARNING - This interview contains language that may not be suitable for kids. Producer, DJ, Songwriter, Radio Host and Multi-Platinum Award Winner from the Band, The Potbelleez, Jonny Sonic’s music career has spanned across the globe, including support for Usher on a 16 Arena Tour, Headlining for The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Groove Armada and Basement Jaxx. In this rare and exclusive interview with Jonny, we reveal his unique process of music creation and uncover how to ‘tap’ into that ‘Frequency’ when producing and capturing the essence of your sound. Jonny has been producing and writing professional and platinum-selling tracks for 30 years working with Universal, Ministry Of Sound, BMG, Vicious Records, and is passionate about helping artists succeed in the industry. Jonny has recently joined the team at Music Valley Studios in Melbourne to work with aspiring artists and producers who are ready to level up their skills and get them Record Label Ready. Learn more about the course and download your free copy of his e-book ’10 Pro Tips Record Labels Don’t Want You To Know’ at: jonnysonicmusic.com/ Learn more about Music Valley at musicvalley.com.au Or visit: linktr.ee/musicvalley to view full services.

    56 min
  4. Key Business Lessons Learned with Steve Jaz (Guest Interview for ABS)

    06/09/2022

    Key Business Lessons Learned with Steve Jaz (Guest Interview for ABS)

    This episode is a live recording of an interview with Steve Jaz as part of the live immersion event with Jag Jassel from Agency Business School - Australia’s Elite Business School for Marketers and Ad Agency Owners. Steve shares some of the key lessons learned over the past decade, what worked, what didn't, all revealed in this 90min live Q& A style event. 
From his initial inception of Music Valley to product design, market fit, and some of the most EXPENSIVE Lessons he faced in the pursuit of preparing to franchise his business. He reveals the key characteristics and skills needed to build a company that gives artists alternative pathways for making a living in the music industry - an agreement he made with himself when he decided to pursue his path as a teenager. 
In this game-changing interview, Steve provides a sneak peek into the backend operations of the business as well as a deep dive into the current marketing campaign with Jonny Sonic from the Potbelleez. About Steve Jaz Founder, managing director, and musician turned entrepreneur, Steve has helped redefine the music landscape at Music Valley.
 After completing a music degree, Steve juggled a career as a musician and a corporate sales executive for several years. Having experienced many of the challenges that come with making a living as a musician, Steve was inspired by a vision to build a company that would ultimately solve many of the problems artists face in their journey to becoming full-time working artists. Steve's investment in his personal development and growth as an entrepreneur gave rise to creating a new model for training, music production, and career development, transforming the lives of thousands of artists over the past decade with the help of his team. With a growing network across the country, Steve continues to work on the Music Valley vision as a way of giving back to the community and helping develop a stronger music industry in Australia, creating new pathways for the modern musician Connect with Steve Jaz on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/steve.jaz/ Learn more about Music Valley: https://linktr.ee/musicvalley

    1h 10m
  5. The Secret of Successful Networking

    21/08/2019

    The Secret of Successful Networking

    How do you network effectively so you can get more gigs, build a bigger following and achieve greater success in your career? In this conversation, music mentor & producer Michel shares valuable insights and tips for successful networking in the music industry using this one simple skill. Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/musicvalley

    20 min
  6. Mentoring in the Music Industry: What is it?

    17/08/2019

    Mentoring in the Music Industry: What is it?

    Have you ever wondered about mentoring? What exactly is a mentor and how can it help me? How can it help others? These are common questions in today's world where mentoring and coaching has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world ($350 million per day in the US) with more musicians seeking guidance from industry professionals in the field. To help you understand mentoring in the 21st century and provide some answers to these questions, Michel Kroll interviews Music Valley Founder, Steve Jaz, to help you with these answers and decide if working with a Mentor is the right choice for you. Click below to watch the videos and learn more about becoming a mentor in the new music industry. https://linktr.ee/musicvalley #dowhatyoulove

    31 min
  7. Interview with Valyou X: The World's First Decentralized Global Music Artist Stock Market

    02/08/2019

    Interview with Valyou X: The World's First Decentralized Global Music Artist Stock Market

    Imagine a new system where friends and music fans can invest in their favourite local or international artists and mutually profit from their success. Welcome to Valyou X - The World's First Decentralized Global Music Artist Stock Market. In this interview with Valyou X CEO/Founder Bobby Oparaocha, we discuss the current state of music digital streaming revenue models and how all of that is changing with Valyou X which is a platform where all artists can get listed, finance their creativity and sell their shares in the form of digital assets directly to the public and their fans online. To learn more about Valyou X visit: http://valyou-x.com/ For more episodes visit: https://linktr.ee/musicvalley

    36 min
  8. Music & Money: Behind the scenes interview with Steve Jaz & Michel Kroll

    15/06/2019

    Music & Money: Behind the scenes interview with Steve Jaz & Michel Kroll

    “For me, the first thing as a musician, I don’t want to talk about money because you know music is sacred and it’s my thing, and I don’t think those two mix well together. So what made you decide to combine ‘Music’ & ‘Money’?” A valid question indeed, asked by Michel Kroll in this 22 minute interview. In this interview we go behind the scenes of the upcoming 'Music & Money Event' and explain the fundamental reasons why musicians fail to create a sustainable business in the new music industry and what you can do to create value in the market and start selling your products and services. Book your free seat to the upcoming free event 'Music & Money' and learn how to make a living doing what you love, full time. https://universalschoolofmusic.com.au/usm-events #dowhatyoulove

    23 min
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About

Welcome to the Do What You Love Podcast with Steve Jaz This podcast gives you access to the most successful people to give you new insights and tips, on how to grow your following, get more gigs and make a living in today's rapidly changing music industry.
 Welcome to the Do What You Love Podcast - The place where Musicians, Artists and Entrepreneurs share their inspiring stories and advice on how to succeed in the music business. This podcast is recorded at Music Valley Studios in Melbourne, Australia. To learn more about Music Valley visit: www.musicvalley.com.au

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  • Creator
    Steve Jaz & Guests
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Do What You Love

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