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Just Make Music. That's the mindset here on the podcast. To abandon fear and embrace creativity. My Name is Ryan Bieber and for the past year and a half, I’ve been living and working in Los Angeles. as a full-time musician. I’m documenting my journey as I navigate this industry and dispensing what I learn along the way in the hopes of paving a path for other like-minded independent artists . On this podcast, we’ll discuss everything from songwriting and production tips to working as a gigging musician and booking consistent paying gigs for yourself Come me with me and let’s make music!

  1. MAR 18

    How I (Almost) Won Ludwig's Song Contest

    THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE ON THIS SONG, WE MADE THE PLAYLIST!If you want to support an indie artist, you can buy the song on Bandcamp here: https://ryanbieber.bandcamp.com/track/tipping-point-a-song-for-ludwigFull song on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d66VaV0QsqoOr check me out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shredsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TEyc5npuIW553GHDty73BSong Written, Recorded and Produced by Ryan Bieber***Filmed by Alex Vasquez: https://www.instagram.com/alexvasqprodTIMESTAMPSINTRO - 00:00 THE VISION - 00:31J-POP - 01:20MELODY - 03:00BASS - 03:38GUITAR SOLO - 04:55EAR CANDY - 05:20BEAT SWITCHUP - 06:03BOYSS DROP - 07:18LUWIG REACTS! - 08:54FINAL THOUGHTS - 10:22

    11 min

  2. MAR 4

    How To Analyze Music To Write Better Songs

    Breaking down pop songs is a great way to improve your own songwriting. Today we're analyzing "Out of Oklahoma" by Lainey Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TsZH__etDAPre-save my upcoming album "Eventually It's Okay: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberAnd to stay up to date on socials, follow me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTimestamps:Intro - 00:00Rhyme Scheme - 01:03Internal Rhymes - 02:40Changing Structure - 03:34Theory Lesson - 03:54The Hook - 05:37Progressing the Song - 07:04Skip the Pre - 07:25The Breakdown - 08:06Ending Songs- 08:54Practice Analyzing - 09:25

    10 min

  3. FEB 25

    How To Write and Produce A Folk/Americana Song

    Today I'm giving tips on how to craft better lyrics and write in an Americana-style. We'll also delve into production techniques in this style as well :)Stream Faded Frontier and The Great Divide EP here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberOr Check Out The Music Video:Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:01 - Have a Theme01:29 What is Americana01:47 - Set the Scene02:52 - Photo Inspo03:47 - Fiction vs Real Life04:15 - Pre-Chorus05:03 - Use Your Senses05:49 - Literary Devices06:36 - Producing the Song07:22 - Guitar Tone08:42 - Slide Guitar09:20 - Ambient Noise10:04 - RecapStay Up To Date on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1

    11 min

  4. FEB 18

    How To Make Indie Folk Like Bon Iver, Noah Kahan

    Today we're making atmospheric indie folk, reminscent of songs like Homesick by Noah Kahan and Blame the Moon by Hazlett! Listen to "Flash Flood" here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberTo stay up to date on socials, follow me:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shredsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TEyc5npuIW553GHDty73B?si=YyiRdrjJTDuQZp0ewYm7WgTimestamps:Song Preview - 00:00Acoustic Guitar - 00:56Pedal Steel - 02:52Synths - 04:18Vocals - 06:14Drums - 08:46Electric Guitar - 09:58Song written by Ryan Bieber Produced by Ryan BieberMastered by Colin Costa-Walsh:

    12 min

  5. FEB 11

    How To Produce Folk/Pop (Like Noah Kahan, Sierra Ferrell)

    Today we delve into recording and producing 3-part harmonies and adding folk instrumentation to a standard pop tune."Santa Cruz" the first single off my upcoming EP "The Great Divide" is out now! Stream or buy here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberStay up to date on the tour + upcoming releasesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1Written by Ryan Bieber, Miguel Samuel and Bailey Mae GardenerPerformed by Ryan Bieber and Wolftrap https://www.instagram.com/wolftrapbandProduced by Ryan BieberMastered by Colin Costa Walsh https://www.instagram.com/costacmusic

    10 min

  6. FEB 4

    How To Write A Protest Song (Like Jesse Welles, Bob Dylan)

    Today I'm and discuss writing techniques you can implement to make your very own protest anthemWatch The Official Music Video for "American Spirit" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spKk5PPgicI&list=RDspKk5PPgicI&start_radio=1Stream "American Spirit" and "The Great Divide" EP here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberSupport current + future projects by buying on Bandcamp: https://ryanbieber.bandcamp.com/?from=menubarGet Tickets to the Release Show in Los Angeles on Nov 4: https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/ryan-bieber-presents-the-great-divide-ep-release-show/TIMESTAMPSIntro - 00:00Know What You Want to Say -01:42Don’t Preach - 03:18Use Metaphors - 04:57Make it Anthemic - 05:45Say More With Less - 6:24Make It Personal To You - 07:31Have A Story Arc - 08:50Recap 10:53Stay Up to Date on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1"American Spirit" Lyrics:They sell American spiritBlow the smoke straight in our eyesIt's easier to believe it than choke on the lieOnly when you stop to clear it do you see past the disguiseBy then you're addictedCan't quit it if you triedSo it goes on and onOh oh ohOn and onOh oh oh ohWhen work becomes religionAnd you pray 9-5There's not much time for thinkingJust trying to surviveIts not your own volitionIt's this way by designBecome the product of ambition but reap none of the prizeSo it goes on and onOh oh ohOn and onOh oh ohOn and onOh oh ohOn and onOh oh ohThey're preaching it's the end of times all over the newsDon't believe the great divide they just wanna split the roomThe truth is their terrified of what we might doIf we all united and then decided we're done with their rulesWe won't go on and onOh oh ohWe won't go on and onOh oh ohWe won't go on and onOh oh ohWe won't go on and onOh oh ohWe won't go onWritten, Recorded and Produced by Ryan BieberMastered by Colin Costa-Walsh https://www.instagram.com/costacmusic/American Spirit from The Great Divide EP*Released 10/24/25

    12 min

  7. JAN 28

    How To Book Your First DIY Tour As An Indie Artist

    I just got back from my first-ever multi-state tour and today I'm sharing ALL OF MY SECRETS for how I single-handedly researched, booked and performed at venues, while also making a profit at the end of the day.Check Out My New EP "The Great Divide" here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberFollow Me On Socials To See Upcoming Tour DatesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1TIMESTAMPSIntro - 00:00Research - 00:57Booking Weekday Gigs - 02:30Making A Schedule 03:41Reach Out Early - 04:56Email Pitch - 06:04Follow Up - 07:55Collab With Local Bands 08:19Dm’ing Bands - 10:04Recap - 10:51Songs Featured In This Video: The Great Divide by Ryan Bieberhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBcFWuxY9LQ&t=1sNew Beginnings by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Day Off by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sunset Drive by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ bedtime after a coffee by ikkunn (Barradeen) | https://soundcloud.com/ikkunwastaken/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

    12 min

  8. JAN 21

    How To Produce Folk Music Like Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers

    Today we're going back to the early 2000's, producing a folk/pop track on a budget, inspired by the likes of Mumford & Sons and the Lumineers.If you like the song, you can stream Fillmore Glen here: https://linktr.ee/RyanBieberOr support on Bandcamp: https://ryanbieber.bandcamp.com/Stay up to date on socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biebs_shreds/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biebs_shreds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSubscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaZ_0qRj8Z0zO2ZdTYd5MA?sub_confirmation=1TimestampsSong Preview - 00:00Recording Acoustic Guitars 01:20Electric Guitars - 02:59Midi Strings 03:54Crafting Hooks - 05:22Ho Hey Vocal Stacks - 6:36Recap - 08:17

    9 min
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Just Make Music. That's the mindset here on the podcast. To abandon fear and embrace creativity. My Name is Ryan Bieber and for the past year and a half, I’ve been living and working in Los Angeles. as a full-time musician. I’m documenting my journey as I navigate this industry and dispensing what I learn along the way in the hopes of paving a path for other like-minded independent artists . On this podcast, we’ll discuss everything from songwriting and production tips to working as a gigging musician and booking consistent paying gigs for yourself Come me with me and let’s make music!

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  • Creator
    Ryan Bieber
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Bieber
  • Show Website
    Make Music