Why Are So Many Talented Musicians Struggling in the Music Business? With Amani Roberts from The Amani Experience

Why Are So Many Talented Musicians Struggling in the Music Business?

Unlock the secrets to long-term success in the new music industry! In this insightful episode, Amani Roberts—renowned educator, author, and music business strategist—dives into why today's artists must develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Learn why owning your copyrights matters, how understanding data can transform your career, and discover why being a "forever student" is the ultimate music business superpower. Essential listening for musicians, managers, and indie artists! #MusicIndustry #musicbusiness #MusicBusinessInsider #AmaniRoberts #OwnershipMatters #ArtistDevelopment #IndependentArtist #Streaming #MusicCareers #MusicStrategy 🚀🎶

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The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/amani-roberts-the-amani-experience

⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 The most dangerous mindset holding artists back 👉 Why owning your music is more crucial than ever 👉 How data and streaming changed the music career game 👉 and so much more...

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Podcast Credits Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight Editor: Eric Knight Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd

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