Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble

Learn how vocal coach, Sally Morgan, developed her “Sing Like You Speak” method over time through her frustration and inability to find a system that worked for her. If you’re looking to improve your singing voice, you need to check out Sally Morgan’s book, Sing Like You Speak. Her book and method are designed to restore effortless singing that is natural. After spending over $100,000 in voice lessons that still made her feel like her voice was trapped inside her body motivated her to write her book on contemporary voice technique. If you are a DIY musician looking for PR, look no further than Muddy Paw PR. They have secured multiple placements and performances for their artists. Developing Sing Like You Speak Teaching Method Bad Vocal Habits Healthy Ways to Warm Up Your Voice & Improve Your Singing Voice Ways to Work with Sally Links and Resources Singing and the Brain by Robert Shewan singlikeyouspeak.com Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram

Make progress in your music career by doing just 3 things each day that focus on music. Doing this can combat burnout and eliminate overwhelm associated with lengthy to-do lists. The habits of a successful musician include doing just 3 things each day. That’s the way I made significant progress in my music career. Including tasks that are related to my 90 day goals, I’m sure to make progress toward reaching those goals each day. Planning my days helps me feel less guilty when I am unable to get something done and kick burnout and overwhelm to the curb. The best part is that the tasks usually take about 2 to 3 hours each day so there is plenty of time for self development and family.   Habits of A Successful Musician: Choosing Goals and Tasks That Create Momentum My Goals for Quarter 2: Sunday: 1.5 hours Monday: 1.5 hours Tuesday: 3 hours Wednesday: 2 hours Thursday: 3-4 hours Habits of a Successful Musician Beyond the 3 Things: Self Development Building self development into each day through exercise, reading, classes, listen to podcasts, meditation, self care or whatever “self-development” is to you. It allows you to clear your mind from any clutter and creative blocks. Makes it easier to get things done and in less time. Ongoing Admin Work While ongoing admin work won’t necessarily push you forward in your music career, it is something that still needs to be done. Fit ongoing admin work in when there is more free time, putting priority on your 3 tasks.  Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

As the Founder of Women of Substance Radio Podcast, Female Entrepreneur Musician and the Female Musician Academy, I am no stranger to burnout. Today I share the classic (and not-so-classic) signs of burnout and the changes to make so you avoid burn out mode. Burnout can effect anyone, in fact, I had my first bout with burnout in my corporate career. Extreme stress and pushing yourself too hard can lead to physical illness and mental depletion. During the recent Profitable Musician Summit, I knew I would be busy so I took proactive steps to keep my health and sanity in check. It got me thinking how hard Indie musicians work. Catching the signs of burnout before they take over can mean more progress, not only in projects, but an entire music career. Signs of burnout: Make changes: Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

Alicia Mathewson talks about how her practice of mindfulness meditation for musicians has set her up for nothing but success in her music career. Mindfulness meditation for musicians is something Alicia Mathewson practices and shares daily with her clients in Sounding Still Wellness, her private energy and sound therapy practice. Since writing and singing since age 6, she released 4 albums, she has used the transformative power of music to awaken herself and others by incorporating meditation. She believes that it’s crucial for musicians to be in alignment with a set of values that ring true to who they are. Working Through Struggle Using Mindfulness Meditation for Musicians When pursuing music, mindfulness meditation for musicians can help you to stay in your own lane and go at your own pace so you can be collaborative and not competitive. What Does Mindfulness for Musicians Mean? Mindfulness meditation for musicians combines breath, meditation, rituals and our surroundings. Mindfulness in Your Music Career Mindfulness in your music career means approaching things with an open mind and heart and seeking opportunities that are in alignment with your values. Maintaining Mindfulness During a Crowd Funding Campaign A crowdfunding campaign can be nerve-wracking. If you utilize the mindfulness tools Alicia talks about, you can stay more positive, more present and more aligned during your campaign which aliciamathewson.com Soundingstillwellness.com Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

As a self employed musician, it’s crucial to have different streams of income. In this podcast, you’ll learn why it’s smart to diversify. It’s important to have multiple income streams for musicians to diversify their income streams and not depend on one particular source of cash flow. Therefor, by employing a combination of things such as performing live, live streaming and online sales not only increases revenue, but also allows a consistent flow of cash. Having 5 to 6 income streams coming in can make for a comfortable living. Income is seasonal: Especially With Live Venues Because of the nature of the seasons and the calendar, there are many income streams from music that just aren’t available year-round. Build Multiple Income Streams for Musicians Because Markets Change Despite our resistance, the market often dictates where and how we as musicians can make money. Musicians Who Face Health Challenges & Life Situations I can definitely relate to this. I have had my share of health struggles that have kept me out of the live performing game for a while. Also, I was out for maternity leave. Since we don’t have a company to provide these benefits, we have to be our own benefactors by building multiple streams of income to support us during these times when we can’t perform live. Increasing the diversity in income streams or increasing each income stream by a small amount can make a big difference in a bank account, especially if there are multiple flows coming in at once. This resource will help you build multiple streams of income for musicians.

Concert Tips I learned from attending a Gordon Lightfoot concert that had nothing to do with his amazing talent and everything to do with audience engagement and interaction. Today I share 3 concert tips that can be used across venues and genres to improve audience connection and enjoyment. I recently attended a Gordon Lightfoot concert. Although I had a great time, the musician in me is always finding better ways of doing things on stage. Because maintaining an audience’s attention for an extended period of time is a difficult task, there are things unrelated to musicianship that need attention.   Make The Concert Visually Engaging for your Audience Planning movement, props and important moments ahead of time is crucial. Make Your Playlist Audience-Friendly to Encourage Audience Interaction This is not a numbers game. Perform only the songs that you sound good on. Remember, your audience has paid to see you perform so give them the familiar songs they love and not just the ones you love to play. Concert Tips To Be A Prolific & Engaging Storyteller It’s not all about the songs. To engage an audience at a concert you need to make those songs mean something by telling stories. Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

When Greg Wilnau realized what his money blocks were, he was able to change is mindset and take actionable steps to earn an income from music. To make money making music, we need to understand the money blocks and limiting beliefs that are holding us back. During the Profitable Musician Summit, we will hear from 39 experts on 32 different income streams for music businesses. But before we can put these income streams into action, we need to become aware of the thoughts that are buried in our subconscious and overcome them so we can make money making music. Be sure to reserve your free spot at the Profitable Musician Summit to hear more from Greg Wilnau and other industry experts and indie musicians.  Become Aware of Your Money Blocks Shift your mindset How to Make Money Making Music Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

Today’s episode focuses on making music at home and income streams you can establish from them. Making music at home can be a profitable business in a variety of ways, from teaching lessons to busking online. The Profitable Musician Summit is all about making money in a variety of ways, not just touring or performing live. Surprisingly, things many artists already do, like live streaming performances, can bring in some supplemental income. Make Money By Making Music At Home Guests on the Profitable Musician Summit like Emma McGann, have made a lot of money from Live Streaming and performing on YouTube. Rick Barker tells us how people set up donation sites and get money, without begging for it or coming off as a starving artist. Corey DiMario and Jennifer Knapp talk about how to make money organically and consistently using Concert Window. Thanks to platforms like StreetJelly, busking online is a great way to perform for an audience and make money while doing so. Frank Podlaha and Annie Arenson tell us how StreetJelly works. If performing isn’t your thing or you just can’t do it, licensing music is a excellent way to get paid for making music at home. Joyce Kettering and Michelle Lockey share the ins and outs of writing and submitting music for licensing. If teaching is close to your heart, teaching lessons at home is possible either online or in person. Judy Rodman and Allie Tyler both make a good living from teaching lessons online and at home. Creating music courses and membership sites are yet another way to teach and make music at home. I’ll share how creating the Female Musician Academy has changed my life and allowed me to work from home full time. T0 hear the full interviews, reserve your FREE ticket to the Profitable Musician Summit. From May 1st to May 10th, you’ll hear from industry experts and indie musicians about making money from music.     Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

The Profitable Musician Summit is just around the corner and I wanted to share some tips and tricks to kick comparison to the curb so you can be inspired and learn from our experts. Wondering how to grow as a musician but get caught up in comparing yourself to others? Or even worse, do feelings of jealousy creep up when you hear about all the great things other musicians are doing? It’s easy to get into the wrong mindset after hearing everyone’s success stories, especially if you have tried the same tactics without the same effect. Luckily, there are tools to deal with those feelings because no matter what level you’re at, those feelings can creep in. Using these tips will help you stay inspired instead of getting stuck in the comparison game. The Profitable Musician Summit starts May 1st and we will be hearing from 39 experts from across the music industry. Reserve your FREE ticket now! Be sure to sign up for Messenger Reminders so that you don’t miss a thing! How to Grow As A Musician Block Comparison Celebrate Your Wins – No Matter How Small Celebrate Other People’s Success Abundance Mindset Stay Aware & Shut Down Negative Self Talk FAST If you haven’t grabbed your ticket for the Profitable Musician Summit yet, make sure you do. We have lined up 39 experts from across the music industry to present topics about how to make money with music. Sign up for Messenger Reminders so you don’t miss any interviews! Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic

Want to know how to make money playing music live? Listen to these snippets of the Profitable Musician Summit. Have you been wondering how to make money playing music? The Profitable Musician Summit is a free 10 day summit running from May 1st through May 10th and you won’t want to miss it! You’ll hear from industry experts and independent musicians who who will clear the air around common revenue-makers like house concerts, touring and finding venues to play at. Experts Share How To Make Money Playing Music The second day of summit is all about festivals, concerts and connections with Louie La Vella and Lisa Lynne talking about how to get on stages at festivals and self produced concerts. Tara B talks about finding niche gigs in your own neighborhood, like the library, farmer’s market and chamber of commerce events. When it comes to performing, Lindsay Katt makes good money from busking and tells us about the legalities that come along with it. Shannon Curtis shares the system that allowed her to make money and get gigs by touring the country doing house concerts. House concerts can be a great way to make some extra money and fill in some free time when you are on tour. Speaking of touring, Nancy Moran tells us about booking and planning tours and finding the right Anchor Gig, that makes the trip worthwhile. While we talk about how to make money playing music, the conversation shifts to making money with merchandise. Suzanne Paulinski sells merch by doing non-salesy things like wearing her t-shirt and putting a sticker on her guitar case. On the other hand, Greg Wilnau was able to hack the system to make great money without selling CDs, t-shirts and stickers. He was able to be self sufficient without factoring in gig money or door splits. Reserve your FREE ticket to learn how he was able to flip the script and gain followers and fill future concerts, all without people knowing who he was.   When you reserve your spot, don’t forget to sign up for messenger reminders so you don’t miss anything during the summit. Resources ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic