209 episodes

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry.

Modern Musician Modern Musician

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    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry.

    The Power of Authenticity, Email Marketing, and High-Ticket Offers with Tyler Herwig

    The Power of Authenticity, Email Marketing, and High-Ticket Offers with Tyler Herwig

    Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences. From his solo career as a multi-genre artist, to features with other artists, and leading vocals with his band: Ocean’s Still, Tyler Herwig’s passion shines through. 

    Tyler shares his journey as a Modern Musician, and delves into the power of email marketing and crafting high-ticket offers, stressing the importance of connecting with fans in a meaningful way.

    Takeaways:

    The significance of collecting email addresses to forge stronger connections with fans and how it's a game-changer for making offers.The potential of high-ticket offers like custom songs in creating value for fans and accelerating income for artists.The profound impact of authenticity and vulnerability in building a lasting relationship with fans and creating an unforgettable imprint on the music industry.
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    To learn more about Tyler Herwig and his music, visit: https://www.tylerherwigmusic.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 35 min
    Embracing New Features in Music Streaming Platforms with Mike Warner

    Embracing New Features in Music Streaming Platforms with Mike Warner

    Mike Warner is an author, podcaster, and music executive. He wrote the book Work Hard Playlist Hard and is the host of Streamline With Mike Warner podcast. Mike’s experience spans over two decades, with his most recent role as Head of Editorial Marketing Partnerships, North America at Believe. His insights have been shared across various platforms, making him an instrumental figure in the music industry.

    In this episode, Mike, a firm believer in the power of diversified platforms, discusses the latest tools and features provided by music streaming platforms. He emphasizes the importance for artists to connect with audiences across various platforms.

    Takeaways:

    Discover the latest tools like Amazon Music's HypeCards and Apple Music's Promote, helping artists create custom assets and track engagement.Learn about Tidal's collaborative features and the live broadcasting ability, providing artists with unique opportunities to connect with fans.Understand the efficacy of gating content and implementing subscription models in building a dedicated fanbase.
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    To learn more about Mike Warner, visit his website: https://www.askmikewarner.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 37 min
    Harnessing AI for Songwriting & Exploring SongPad Features with Tim Cole

    Harnessing AI for Songwriting & Exploring SongPad Features with Tim Cole

    Tim Cole is the co-founder and CTO of SongPad, a digital platform designed to empower songwriters in their creative process. His unique blend of skills led him to build SongPad after working for major brands like McDonald's and Unilever. Initially developed as a personal tool to streamline his songwriting process, SongPad evolved into a platform serving thousands of users.

    Tim delves into the story of SongPad, its growth, and how artificial intelligence plays a part in enhancing and inspiring songwriters on the platform. Then, hear a detailed walkthrough of the platform's key features and a discussion around the future plans for SongPad.

    Takeaways:

    Understand the role of AI in SongPad and how it serves to inspire and support songwriters
    Gain insight into SongPad's key features including chord detection, lyric tools, and AI critiques
    Discover the collaborative potential of SongPad and how it can empower your songwriting process
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    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvw79LXMCprcNZlotw6MEA

    Unleash your songwriting superpowers with Songpad: https://www.songpad.co/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 41 min
    Uncovering Non-Traditional Revenue Streams in Music with Bree Noble

    Uncovering Non-Traditional Revenue Streams in Music with Bree Noble

    Meet Bree Noble, the financial director turned award-winning musician, and now a pioneering voice in podcasting. Her career highlights include singing for 60,000 people at Dodger Stadium and transforming an online radio station into an award-winning podcast - Women of Substance. She's on a mission to make musicians profitable through her educational programs and her iconic podcast - Profitable Musician Show.

    Bree shares valuable insights on how to think like a businessperson, the importance of authenticity in music, and practical strategies to build a fan base and monetize your music.

    Takeaways:

    How to step out of traditional music industry norms and think like a businessperson.
    The importance of authenticity in music and how it can significantly elevate your brand.
    Practical strategies on how to effectively build a fan following and monetize your music.
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    To learn more about the podcast guest, Bree Noble, visit her website: https://profitablemusician.com/

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 40 min
    Goal Setting Strategies, Time Management, and Systemizing Success with Cheryl B. Engelhardt

    Goal Setting Strategies, Time Management, and Systemizing Success with Cheryl B. Engelhardt

    Meet Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a Grammy-nominated artist, composer who writes for commercials, films, meditation programs, and social justice choirs and has been featured in Forbes, Grammy.com, and People. She's performed with Sting, secured dozens of TV placements of her songs, toured globally, and garnered over 1 million Spotify streams in 2023. She’s also a certified trauma-informed coach and leads the popular musician mastermind, Amplify, helping musicians get out of their way and set up systems for success.

    Cheryl takes us behind the scenes of her journey in the music industry and the pivotal role systems and trauma-informed coaching play. Learn about her approach to planning, goal-setting, overcoming fear and resistance, and how she harnesses the power of intuition to guide her decisions.

    Takeaways:

    How to set up effective systems for success in your music career.
    The importance and process of healing past trauma to reclaim personal power.
    How to distinguish between fear and intuition to make empowered choices.
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    To get Cheryl’s FREE mini-course visit: http://www.inthekey.co/cycle

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 46 min
    Bandsintown: The Ultimate Resource for Live Performers with Fabrice Sergent

    Bandsintown: The Ultimate Resource for Live Performers with Fabrice Sergent

    Fabrice Sergent is the co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown Group. The company’s live music discovery platform Bandsintown serves over 84 million registered music fans and 600,000+ artists from 150+ countries with 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations annually.

    Fabrice delves into our deep-seated connection to live music and explores how Bandsintown is enhancing this experience. He gives us an insider's glimpse into the future of live music and how Bandsintown is riding the crest of this wave.

    Takeaways:

    Discover why live music is irreplaceable and how it can create a profound connection between artists and fans.
    Understand how virtual and digital experiences are reshaping the landscape of live music and what it means for you.
    Learn how Bandsintown offers a potent platform for artists to engage with fans, promote their shows, and gather first-party data.
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    To sign up for a free Bandsintown account visit: https://artists.bandsintown.com/artists

    Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast

    Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: 
    https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

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Favourite Podcast

This is my favourite podcast

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Modern Musician

I love the educational and professionalism that these folks work with. From a musicians perspective there is a ton of stuff out there to choose from that is quite frankly not worth the time. But that is not the case with Modern Musican!!

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Awesome podcast!

This podcast is so educational and entertaining! I love it! Keeps my inspired throughout my music career and curation!

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