Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble

Female Indie Artists Jiana Wessel and Beth Matthew shared their journeys as independent artists in their music career. An important part of an artist’s journey is to learn about that of other artist’s so you don’t feel like you are on your own. I was so happy to meet up with Beth and Jiana today. As members of the Female Musician Academy, their stories couldn’t be any more different and it’s really interesting to see how they are each navigating their own unique music journey. To join the Academy and become part of our community, click the button below. Beth Matthew The Journey: Currently: Best Advice: There is life in music after 50! You have to believe in yourself. You can’t wait for a golden ticket to be handed to you. Working hard, making connections and fostering relationships with other female indie artists is the way to the top. Should you join the Academy? If you’re on the fence about joining, just do it. It’s the best value for your money. The sense of community, relationships and support have propelled me forward when I felt like I had no one in my corner. In an all female community, we share more openly, we have a sisterhood and there is a sense of safety. Jiana Wessel The Journey: Currently: Best Advice: Be conscious of the advice you are given. I was told I was young and had plenty of time to pursue my music career. I wish I had started sooner. Should you join the Academy? There was a fire that was reignited in me when I joined the academy. It’s nice to be held accountable but not be beaten up if something doesn’t get done. The best part of the Academy is that there is no judgement. I can be myself and be accepted. I love the friendships and connections I have made with other female indie artists. Everyone is supportive and up-lifting. It’s so important to have the support and encouragement of a community when you are on your music journey and that is why I created the Female Music Academy. Join the Academy to receive special training, expert guidance and friendships with fellow female indie artists to last a lifetime, all while navigating your own music journey. Connect With: https://www.bethmatthew.com/ http://jianawessel.com/music/rockmetalmuses/   ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

Sherry-Lynn Lee knows a thing or two about the iTunes Album Chart. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her album with her jazz pop duo, 23rd Hour, Perfect Strangers, debuted on the iTunes Bestsellers Chart at #22 for new jazz releases and peaked at #10 just a few days later. Hear how she was able to work her way up the iTunes charts and how her duo approaches their music as a startup. As always, I want to invite you to listen to my new Facebook Live Series, Indie Interactive. The purpose of Indie Interactive is to answer your questions and tackle the issues you may face as a musician and business owner. It’s held on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific, 12 pm Eastern on the Women of Substance Facebook Page. Click here to “like” the page and get updates when the show starts! Using Social Media to Grow Their Audience Partnering with Non-Profit Organizations to Promote New CD Approaching Music from a Startup Perspective Success with Strategic Email Marketing Connect With: https://23rdhr.com/ ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

Do you ever feel like every little thing is distracting you from your music business plan? This is one of the most common obstacles musicians (and entrepreneurs in general) face. Sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring against us when we are trying to achieve goals. As humans, we deal with personal, health and family issues all the time. So what do you do when you are feeling distracted from pursuing your music or business goal? While I can’t solve your problems, I can give you pointers and ideas to help you work within to get through the issues we all face. Like what you hear? Join us in the Female Musician Academy where we have a community built around encouragement and support. Tips to work through distraction and toward your music business plan: If you find yourself dealing with distractions, consider joining the Female Musician Academy where you can find a mentor, accountability partner, a supportive community and so much more. ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

When you find your soul’s calling, it’s easy to find yourself fighting the resistance to do things that will help your soul evolve. Sometimes you create excuses to not do the things that will move you forward. As mentioned in The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, feeling this resistance to an idea usually means you are on the edge of a breakthrough. To learn how to set clear, achievable goals and reach them, get the free SMART Goals Workbook.   What people usually resist: Signs of resistance: Why do we resist our soul’s calling? So what do you do to fight this resistance? The best plan of attack is to set goals and create a plan. I’m huge on goal setting so I am giving away the SMART Goals Workbook for free.  The workbook will take you from not having a clue what your goals are to having a clear plan of attack to achieving those goals. ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

For Meri Amber, finding a music niche was natural. Growing up wanting to be in the girl band, Bewitched, she drew inspiration from the American Comic Con scene. Her music is a mix between bright pop with 90s punk rock and is inspired by Comic Con, Dr. Who, Lego and more. She writes, records, self publishes, and performs everything on her own and has even made music for video games. Speaking of finding your niche, Starting today, April 24th, we are doing our 5 Days to Your First or Next 100 Super Fans. It’s totally free to register and includes training for all 5 days this week delivered to your inbox. Geek Pop Singer Songwriter Building a Network and Tribe around Comic Con Events Streams of Income Creating a Unique Bio Connect http://www.meriamber.com/ Resources http://www.breakthebusiness.com/ If you need help finding your music niche and getting your first or next 100 super fans, join our free challenge. You’ll get training and information right to your inbox. Fill out the form below to get started. ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

Creating your captivating and compelling music personality or character is one big way to gain super fans. Super fans like more than what they hear. They follow you not only for your music but also for your values, personality. Join us for the upcoming challenge- 5 Days to Your First or Next 100 Super Fans. This challenge will help you identify your personality and what you can do to amplify your unique characteristics. Sign up femusician.com/superfans. We are kicking off Monday April 24th! Having a captivating music personality means amplifying everything about yourself that is unique and finding a way for your audience to identify with you. You can do this by sharing: In order to captivate your audience you need to entertain people, not just share your music. You can do this by: A captivating music personality means caring about your audience: Please join us for our next challenge- 5 Days to Your First or Next 100 Super Fans. By the end of the challenge you will be able to identify what makes you unique as an artist, identify the fans you are seeking and we will walk you through creating your welcome video for your website. Sign up at femusician.com/superfans.   ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

Creating super fans can be less daunting when you perform at house concerts. I have included a free resource for musicians who are interested in booking house concerts. It’s called the House Concerts Online Booking Resource Guide and it will help you find ways to book house concerts in your area. Fill out the form below to receive the guide.   There are 3 specific areas to help you when creating super fans at house concerts. #1 From the Stage #2 Off the Stage #3 After the Concert This week’s podcast was derived from my brand new Indie Interactive Show, which will be live on Facebook every Wednesday 9am PST, noon EST. To hear more Indie Interactive Shows, head over to the WOSRadio Facebook page. ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

I can’t say enough about Indie music house concerts. As an independent musician, there is no better way to engage with your audience, meet new fans and be creative in your set and sound. If you want to hear more about how you can be profitable performing at house concerts, click the button below to get $50 off my most popular course, The Profitable House Concerts Course.   For a free House Concerts Online Booking Resources Guide, fill out the form below.   Why indie music houses concert are a better (and more profitable) choice than the traditional venue. As you can see, indie music house concerts are a great form of promotion Don’t forget to take advantage of the $50 off coupon by clicking the button below to join The Profitable House Concerts Course. House concerts can be a fun and profitable way to share your music with your audience. ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

A virtual assistant for musicians is something I am often asked about. As a musician and entrepreneur, it can be demanding to balance the technical and administrative side of business with the musical and creative side. This is why I think a virtual assistant for musicians is a great idea. This week, I am talking with my assistant about how to find a great virtual assistant and what to outsource. A virtual assistant is someone who works remotely to provide business support to entrepreneurs and business owners. You can find VAs that specialize in all areas from social media management to administrative tasks such as billing and client management to sales funnels and email marketing. Ways to Start working with a VA Communication is Key to a Successful VA Relationship Project Management Tools Recommended Sources for Finding a VA   Connect With: Caitlinkularski.com ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

Are you a solo artist who is stuck because you feel like you need a band to perform and share your music? Today, I am going to tell you why you need to stop looking for a band and what you can do to feel more comfortable onstage. I see so many musicians struggling around the stages of career growth and where they need to focus their time and energy. If you are finding yourself questioning your progression through the career stages, join me on March 30th at 9 am PST (12 pm EST) for the Musician’s Profit Path Masterclass. You will gain a clear understanding on what stage you are in, where you will advance to next, what to focus on and what to stop wasting your money on. Many musicians insecure performing solo onstage. Lack of confidence around their instrument of choice or the ability to sing and play well enough to carry a show are limiting beliefs that hold artists back. Why you need to stop looking for a band: What should be focused on is practicing. We’ve all heard the phrase, “practice makes perfect.” This couldn’t be more true for all the struggling musicians out there. Try setting a goal to practice for an hour each day for a month. Practice singing and playing your instrument. Perform for family and friends so you can get comfortable with people watching you. If you see an improvement after 30 days, go ahead and start booking yourself some gigs. Since most gigs are booked in advance, there will be plenty of time for more practice before the big performance. Ways to make your performance unforgettable: Being a solo artist can be isolating and lonely. It’s common to yearn for the comradery of a band but looking for the right band isn’t always the right choice. With a little bit of practice and imagination, you can transform your attitude about performing solo onstage from insecurity to confidence.   ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE