The Christian Indie Artists & Songwriters Podcast Bryan Boliver

On this episode of the CIAS Podcast Ross King and I talk about the 4th ingredient in his formula for music industry success- raw talent.

Ross says that we are not able to do anything about the amount of raw talent we are given, however we can lean on the other ingredients (work ethic, suck meter, and how are you in a room) to cultivate the raw talent we have.

The bad news is that we can’t do anything to gain more “raw talent” but the great news is that raw talent is not enough on its own to make a real impact in music. 

This means, within reason, no matter the amount of talent you start with, you can continue to work and develop yourself to do great things in music.

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On this episode of the CIAS podcast Ross King and I talk about the work ethic it takes to go pro.

You might be thinking we talk about things like working 100 hour weeks and do whatever you need to to make it happen, but we don’t! We wanted to give you a practical look at how we manage and schedule our time as a professional in the music industry.

  So much of being a pro has to do with preparation and intentionality, more than even with talent. When your calendar has specific events dedicated to your music journey, it shows that you are truly working.

  I know you are going to get so much out of this episode, and if you are not already, click the link below and join the CIAS Facebook group so we can continue the conversation!

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On this episode of the CIAS podcast, Ross King and I dive deep into the importance of how you are in a room. In a music career we will be in MANY different kinds of rooms, so having an understanding of how to be at our best in each situation is critical. We discuss many practical tips on what to do (and what not to do)

  Whether you are just getting started, or have been chasing your music dream for years, I know you will find a ton of inspiration and encouragement in this conversation.

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On the latest episode of the CIAS Podcast I sat down with my good friend and 30 year music industry vet Ross King to discuss developing our personal quality control measure, a.k.a. our "Suck Meter"

Knowing what is good, for the target you are aiming for, is critical for success in music. We develop our "suck meter" over time, but there are a few elements to help with that process.

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On this episode I had a great conversation with my friend Kevin Winebarger of Courage Studios. Kevin is a marketer, artist, songwriter, producer and an all around guru in social media and making big impact in the music industry.

Kevin has been working in the industry for nearly a decade and has been serving many artists along the way.

Kevin took a deep dive into many of his marketing principals on things like Spotify and YouTube marketing, as well as insights on how to make real impact on your music journey.

  If you are looking to go further and reach more people with your music, you are going to need to grab a note pad and get ready to listen to this episode a few times, as there is a lot of wisdom and knowledge to take in!

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  Plugins are one of the most talked about aspects of recording music. There are so many to choose from and SO many companies who make them. Which ones do you need to make pro music? The questions and possibilities are truly endless.

  I wanted to walk through the top plugins I use on a daily basis. These are helpful tools and are also versatile and can be used in many different ways.

These 23 plugins will make your music sound better, faster, with some honorable mentions at the end!


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