Making Money, Making Music Podcast

Chris Fletcher
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Chris Fletcher talks about our mission for the Making Money, Making music podcast! Helping musicians making a music a career from their skills. Get on the MusicBizMentors.com newsletter for other music industry workshops & panels.

  1. Arielle Silver shares Moments of Transition bringing joy!

    10/02/2025

    Arielle Silver shares Moments of Transition bringing joy!

    An ethic of care runs through Arielle Silvers music, each song ushering listeners to tune into their own relationship with both people and the more-than-human world. With 8 songwriting awards to her credit, she shares the importance of networking, the empowerment of self-representation and enjoying every minute of it all. See & hear more at: https://ariellesilvermusic.com/ Arielle’s rich lyrics, folk-pop artistry, and enchanting stagecraft have earned her recognition at the South Florida Folk Festival (Songwriting Award Winner), Tucson Folk Festival (2-time Finalist), International Acoustic Music Awards (2nd Place), ASCAP Plus Awards (3-time Recipient), among other accolades. Watershed's singles and official videos premiered in The Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, and Twangville, and spent 18 weeks on the Americana Music Charts. Looking forward, Arielle is writing new songs for a 2026 music release and continues tour throughout 2026! SHOW NOTES: 0:01 Bio-Introduction; 01:50 Music training; 11:11 Exploring Academia; 14:50 She Shed –Moments of Transition; 26:44 Shut down pushing guiding idea; 35:08 Enjoying professional & personal life; 42:42 Empowerment of self-representation; 45:48 Looking to the future; 49:22 Advice for new songwriters

    56 min
  2. Freebo: Folk/Rock/Blues Icon

    04/25/2025

    Freebo: Folk/Rock/Blues Icon

    Freebo is best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, and has distinguished himself as one of the great bassists of our time, playing on records with CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, and Neil Young. A multi-award winner and finalist in numerous songwriting contests, Freebo’s music reflects his compassionate concern for the world and people around him, and his lyrics and open stage banter have helped him connect with listeners worldwide. He is currently working on his 6th solo album and he has produced music for a number of music projects. He continues touring around the world and we love his belief that “Preparation meets Opportunity.” See more at his website: https://www.freebomusic.com SUBJECTS: (0:04) Freebo Intro; (1:06) Music Training; (13:38) Music Networking (meeting Bonnie); (23:56) Becoming a Songwriter; (34:17) Live shows -Folk Alliance; (38:51) New Partnership; (40:38) Full Circle-10,000 Hours; (52:28) New music plans; (56:29) Local Opportunities; (58:23) Being Happy

    1h 5m
  3. Your Music Plan

    04/03/2025

    Your Music Plan

    We get serious about make a music timeline to get those music gems out into the world. Here is a step by step list about recording (8:14), release deadlines(10:58), Distribution(14:25), Making videos(18:18) and social & press(22:18). Our final thoughts at 34:31. SEE THE FULL VIDEO on YOUTUBE in MUSICBIZMENTORS Friday March 4th, 2025 THANKS FOR LISTENING! Chris Fletcher

    42 min
  4. Releasing Your Original Music in 2025

    12/31/2024

    Releasing Your Original Music in 2025

    DIY MUSICIANS! Let's get ready to grow your music career in 2025. This was a live webinar in early December 2024. Subjects we cover: WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE THIS TIME NEXT YEAR? First 7 minutes: ideas to grow your career! (10:21)Conquering time & money; (22:54) Update your business; (31:39) Write/Record new songs; (36:07) Getting noticed; (49:08)Perform/book more and (56:06)Reaching out for help! More suggestions at MusicBizMentors.com

    57 min
  5. Holiday Connection with Your Fans

    12/16/2024

    Holiday Connection with Your Fans

    This is a short excerpt because as we enter the Holiday season, it is important time to stay connected with your fans. Not just with Christmas content but sharing your thankfulness for all their support. Offer something for FREE to sign up to your email list, special signed products to their loved ones and sharing a holiday tune virtually live! We suggest other ways to connect your songs with other holidays.

    11 min
  6. Music Jobs for Skilled Musicians

    11/14/2024

    Music Jobs for Skilled Musicians

    Are you really great musician? Today we talk about how to use those music skills to break into a career. We take a look at session work, vocal jobs and how to use your skills as a melody maker. Subjects: (0:04) Intro; (1:29) List of jobs; (9:50) Session work; (15:41) Vocal opportunities; (20:26) Becoming a melody maker; (25:15) More Suggestions. Please subscribe and share with your music friends!                                        More programs at MusicBizMentors.com

    28 min
  7. Prepare for a Successful Tour

    10/24/2024

    Prepare for a Successful Tour

    This podcast was inspired by the interview with touring musician Scott Gilmore. Subjects we cover: Ideas to conquer the road (10:54), Booking Advice (15:54); Choosing your cities (17:45); Prepare for success (22:12) and Final Suggestions (22:48)

    37 min
  8. Touring for a living discussion with Scott Gilmore from Fox and Bones.

    10/10/2024

    Touring for a living discussion with Scott Gilmore from Fox and Bones.

    Scott & Sarah have brought their optimistic Americana polish to international stages since 2016. As DIY artists they have performed at both small and large stages bringing their own unique blend of energetic offbeat folk with a retro-tinged, soul-stirring, modern vintage edge. Their hardworking artistic songwriting has earned them 1st place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival and 2nd place in the International Acoustic Music Awards. Scott talks about preparing for the road and what the workload is like being touring musicians. MORE AT: https://foxandbones.com/music SUBJECTS 1:01 Introduction; 5:00 Preparing for the road; 7:05 Booking help & doing it ourselves; 11:58 Songwriting; 17:20 Selling on the road; 22:00 Silver linings; 27:33 Favorite venues; 29:07 Organizing the Portland Folk Festival; 35:50 Shows in Europe; 40:09 What’s next?; 41:21 Booking Conferences; 44:41 Advice

    46 min
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Chris Fletcher talks about our mission for the Making Money, Making music podcast! Helping musicians making a music a career from their skills. Get on the MusicBizMentors.com newsletter for other music industry workshops & panels.

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