Successful Musicians
By Jason Tonioli
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Episodes: 86
Description
How do musicians define success?
Achieving success and finding fulfillment with music is different for everyone. This podcast features stories of musicians who have found their own personal version of success and fulfillment in both music and life. This podcast is meant to inspire musicians and help them believe in their abilities and motivate them to share their talents with others.
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Why Mark Winters Left Aerospace Engineering to Pursue Music Full Time | SMP 85
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Why Musicians Must Evolve: John von Seggern on AI, Creativity, and the Future of Music Education | SMP 84
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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From Sold-Out Shows to Starting Over: Mark Roberge of Prospect Hill | SMP 83
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May 17, 2026 |
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From Juilliard to the Grammys: ARKAI’s Bold Leap Beyond Classical Music | SMP 82
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May 05, 2026 |
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Why Making It Big Isn’t Enough: Jon Schmidt of The Piano Guys on True Success | SMP 81
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Why Talent Isn’t Enough: Building a Sustainable Music Career with Sean Monahan of Gale Bird | SMP 80
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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How Spencer Creaghan Built a Film Scoring Career Through Collaboration and Creative Fearlessness | SMP 79
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Stop Overpaying Taxes as a Musician: Write-Offs and IRS Rules with Hannah Cole | SMP 78
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Anne Britt on Piano Duets and Hymn Arrangements | SMP 77
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Mastering the Game: Business Structuring and Tax Strategies for Musicians with Ross Brunson | SMP 76
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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How Cellist Marc Christian Built a Successful Wedding Music Business | SMP 75
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Unlocking Music Royalties with Mark Spier of Royalty Solutions | SMP 74
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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How to Succeed in the Music Industry: Music Producer Daniel Blomberg on Mindset and Growth | SMP 73
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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How Panu Aaltio Turns Story into Music | SMP 72
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Turning Musicians into Entrepreneurs with Fabiana Claure | SMP 71
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Brent Maher on Producing The Night of the Orphan Train & Grammy-Winning Lessons | SMP 70
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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How Kurt Bestor Turns Everyday Moments into Musical Masterpieces | SMP 69
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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From Disney+ to the Big Screen: How Brian Claeys, Alex Côté, & Jesse Hartov Bring Stories to Life | SMP 68
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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Episode 67: Creating Authentic Crossover: Natasha Barbieri on Building a Music Career That’s True to You
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Episode 66: Create with Friends, Grow with Purpose with Steve Matthew Carter
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Episode 65: Play Often, Fail Fast: The Creative Life of Thomas Haines
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Episode 64: Why Musicians Must Be Business-Minded with Don Cusic
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Episode 63: How Christian Ray Flores Rewrote His Life’s Song
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Episode 62: Redefining Success and Finding Fulfillment in Music with Laura Sawosko
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May 13, 2025 |
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Episode 61: Why Sound Matters More Than You Think — with Andrés & Alejandro of La Tina Sound Design and Film Scoring
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May 06, 2025 |
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Episode 60: Enhance Your Live Performances with Tory Smith’s BLACK BOX Prompter
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Episode 59: From Berklee to Blockbusters: Juan Cortés’ Path to Scoring Award-Winning Films
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Episode 58: Turning Listeners into Loyal Fans: Expert Tips from Hypeddit Founder John Gold
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Episode 57: Will and Brooke Blair on Minimalist Scoring, Collaboration, and Work-Life Harmony
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Episode 56: Music Marketing Tips and Outsourcing Hacks with Zach Sprowls
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Episode 55: Leveraging Social Media for Your Music Career with Ryan Waczek
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Episode 54: Beyond the Funnel: Redefining Marketing with Steven J Larsen
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Episode 53: Inspiring Change: Shannon K's Commitment to Positive Influence
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Episode 52: Cultivating a Personal Brand for Lasting Success with Eric Thayne
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Episode 51: Carlos Baker's Evolution Through Cancer, Parenthood, and Passion
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Episode 50: Chris SD and the Ultimate Music Supervisor Panel
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Episode 49: The Collective Mind: Michael Walker's Mastermind Secrets
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Episode 48: The Psychology of Songwriting: Valuable Insights from Friedemann Findeisen
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Episode 47: Unveiling the PR Mastermind with Andrew Seth Cohen
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Episode 46: Matt Novack's Notes on Networking and Overcoming Rejection
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Episode 45: Unveiling the TrackStage Magic with Scott and Robina Barker
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Episode 44: Balancing Acts: Work-Life Harmony with Dr. Matt Larsen
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Episode 43: Crafting Sync Library Hits to Propel Artist Fanbases with Skye Emanuel
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Episode 42: Chasing the Dangling Carrot: Sherri Chung's Path to Creative Fulfillment
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Episode 41: From Assistant to Composer: Joy Ngiaw's Quest for Creative Inspiration
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Episode 40: The Release Roadmap: Steps to Successfully Launch Your Music with Bree Noble
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Episode 39: Mastering the Score: Tom Third's Fusion of Music and Art
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Episode 38: Friendship and Music: How Fabrizio Mancinelli Found Lifelong Connections in the Industry
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Episode 37: How Authenticity Fuels Meaningful Connections with Tara Brueske
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Episode 36: Beyond Vanity Metrics: Monetizing Music with Lil Cross
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Episode 35: Venture Virtuoso: Jon Cheney's Business-Music Balancing Act
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May 30, 2023 |
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Episode 34: Building Lasting Connections: The Importance of Fostering Relationships with Fans feat. Eli Lev
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May 23, 2023 |
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Episode 33: Balancing Passion and Family: Tony Parlapiano's Journey to Success
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May 17, 2023 |
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Episode 32: Insider Tips for Audio Engineering Success with IRKO
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Episode 31: Breaking Boundaries: Embracing Versatility in Music with Sherry Finzer
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Episode 30: Mastering the Craft: The Secrets of Success with Alex Sharpe
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Episode 29: How to Find Your Inner Compass in Songwriting with Michael Averill
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Episode 28: Unleashing Your True Musicality with Christopher Sutton of Musical U
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Episode 27: Crafting the Perfect PR Pitch with Kaytee Long Becker
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Episode 26: The Paramount Impact of Music Promotion and Mentorship with Tobias Rauscher
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Episode 25: How to Get Nominated for a Grammy with Cheryl B. Engelhardt
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Episode 24: Unfolding Sync Licensing Success with Chris SD
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Episode 23: How to Generate Sync Placements on a Consistent Basis with Michael Elsner
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Episode 22: Music Improvisation Essentials with Ion Zanca of Dallas String Quartet
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Episode 21: Transcend from a Struggling Artist to a Musicpreneur with Tiamo de Vettori
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Episode 20: Sync Licensing Essentials with Derick Sebastian
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Episode 19: How to Reach Over a Million Monthly Spotify Listeners with Chris ‘Manafest’ Greenwood
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Episode 18: How to Transform Your Voice Using The Singing / Straw™ Method with Whitney Nichole
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Episode 17: Isabella Bedoya’s Cutting-Edge Social Media Strategies for a Lucrative Musical Career
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Episode 16: The Significance of Mentorship In the Music Industry with Jason Lyle Black
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Episode 15: How to Break In to the Exciting World of SCORING with Aoife O'Leary
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Episode 14: Simplifying and Demystifying Music Production with Kris Bradley of Produce Like a Boss
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Episode 13: Michele McLaughlin on How Branding and Story is Critical in Achieving Success
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Episode 12: Steve Rivera’s Life-Changing Advice on Following Your Dreams
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Episode 11: How to Find your Voice in Music with Lynn Tredeau
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Episode 10: Matt Johnson’s Epiphany About Tuning Pianos and What He Considers As The Holy Grail of Pianos
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Episode 9: Katie Zaccardi’s Holistic Approach to Strategy and Mindset
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Episode 8: Michael Walker’s Idea of Success and Finding Life’s Fulfillment Part 2 of 2
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Episode 8: Michael Walker's Tour Hacking Technique and Advice on How Having the Right Producer can Make or Break your Music Career Part 1 of 2
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Episode 7: Doug Hammer on Transcending Technological Barriers and How to Be Effective Without A Major Label Record Deal
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Episode 6: How a Career Shift Paved the Way to True Happiness - Luke Roberts
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Episode 5: Marvin Goldstein’s Advice on How to Find Fulfillment in Music and His Takeaways from Being a Musician for 60 Years
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Episode 4: Bree Noble’s Income Guide to Make Money with Music
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Episode 3: How to Reach 1 Billion Streams on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, and other Music Streaming Apps with David Nevue
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Episode 2 - Joe Bongiorno On How to Prepare for Your First Studio Session, His Take on Signature Songs and How to Earn From Your Music
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Episode 1 - Bobby Owsinski: Audio Engineer and Author's Definition of Success, Musician's Mistakes and Advice to Young Musicians
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Jul 28, 2022 |