Modern Musician Podcast

Meet Sean "BrandMan'' Taylor, the driving force behind numerous musical hitmakers. As a music marketing strategist and innovative entrepreneur, he's brought invaluable exposure to artists like Macy Gray, 24KGoldn, and Trap Beckham. With an ever-growing track record and extensive expertise, BrandMan Sean has become synonymous with successful music marketing and brand building.Join host, Michael Walker, and guest, BrandMan Sean, as they delve deep into the power of authentic community-building in the music industry. Takeaways:The essential steps to building an authentic community as an artist.The importance of understanding your fans' interests and needs in order to foster deeper connections.How to provide value beyond your music, stimulating multiple aspects of creativity and togetherness.---For more about Sean Taylor's exceptional work and to discover ways to elevate your musical journey, visit: https://www.contrabrand.agency/home-consulting-oSubscribe to Brandman’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandmanNetworkTune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences. From his solo career as a multi-genre artist, to features with other artists, and leading vocals with his band: Ocean’s Still, Tyler Herwig’s passion shines through. Tyler shares his journey as a Modern Musician, and delves into the power of email marketing and crafting high-ticket offers, stressing the importance of connecting with fans in a meaningful way.Takeaways:The significance of collecting email addresses to forge stronger connections with fans and how it's a game-changer for making offers.The potential of high-ticket offers like custom songs in creating value for fans and accelerating income for artists.The profound impact of authenticity and vulnerability in building a lasting relationship with fans and creating an unforgettable imprint on the music industry.----To learn more about Tyler Herwig and his music, visit: https://www.tylerherwigmusic.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Mike Warner is an author, podcaster, and music executive. He wrote the book Work Hard Playlist Hard and is the host of Streamline With Mike Warner podcast. Mike’s experience spans over two decades, with his most recent role as Head of Editorial Marketing Partnerships, North America at Believe. His insights have been shared across various platforms, making him an instrumental figure in the music industry.In this episode, Mike, a firm believer in the power of diversified platforms, discusses the latest tools and features provided by music streaming platforms. He emphasizes the importance for artists to connect with audiences across various platforms.Takeaways:Discover the latest tools like Amazon Music's HypeCards and Apple Music's Promote, helping artists create custom assets and track engagement.Learn about Tidal's collaborative features and the live broadcasting ability, providing artists with unique opportunities to connect with fans.Understand the efficacy of gating content and implementing subscription models in building a dedicated fanbase.-----To learn more about Mike Warner, visit his website: https://www.askmikewarner.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Tim Cole is the co-founder and CTO of SongPad, a digital platform designed to empower songwriters in their creative process. His unique blend of skills led him to build SongPad after working for major brands like McDonald's and Unilever. Initially developed as a personal tool to streamline his songwriting process, SongPad evolved into a platform serving thousands of users.Tim delves into the story of SongPad, its growth, and how artificial intelligence plays a part in enhancing and inspiring songwriters on the platform. Then, hear a detailed walkthrough of the platform's key features and a discussion around the future plans for SongPad.Takeaways:Understand the role of AI in SongPad and how it serves to inspire and support songwritersGain insight into SongPad's key features including chord detection, lyric tools, and AI critiquesDiscover the collaborative potential of SongPad and how it can empower your songwriting process----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvw79LXMCprcNZlotw6MEAUnleash your songwriting superpowers with Songpad: https://www.songpad.co/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Meet Bree Noble, the financial director turned award-winning musician, and now a pioneering voice in podcasting. Her career highlights include singing for 60,000 people at Dodger Stadium and transforming an online radio station into an award-winning podcast - Women of Substance. She's on a mission to make musicians profitable through her educational programs and her iconic podcast - Profitable Musician Show.Bree shares valuable insights on how to think like a businessperson, the importance of authenticity in music, and practical strategies to build a fan base and monetize your music.Takeaways:How to step out of traditional music industry norms and think like a businessperson.The importance of authenticity in music and how it can significantly elevate your brand.Practical strategies on how to effectively build a fan following and monetize your music.----To learn more about the podcast guest, Bree Noble, visit her website: https://profitablemusician.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Meet Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a Grammy-nominated artist, composer who writes for commercials, films, meditation programs, and social justice choirs and has been featured in Forbes, Grammy.com, and People. She's performed with Sting, secured dozens of TV placements of her songs, toured globally, and garnered over 1 million Spotify streams in 2023. She’s also a certified trauma-informed coach and leads the popular musician mastermind, Amplify, helping musicians get out of their way and set up systems for success.Cheryl takes us behind the scenes of her journey in the music industry and the pivotal role systems and trauma-informed coaching play. Learn about her approach to planning, goal-setting, overcoming fear and resistance, and how she harnesses the power of intuition to guide her decisions.Takeaways:How to set up effective systems for success in your music career.The importance and process of healing past trauma to reclaim personal power.How to distinguish between fear and intuition to make empowered choices.---- To get Cheryl’s FREE mini-course visit: http://www.inthekey.co/cycleTune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Fabrice Sergent is the co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown Group. The company’s live music discovery platform Bandsintown serves over 84 million registered music fans and 600,000+ artists from 150+ countries with 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations annually.Fabrice delves into our deep-seated connection to live music and explores how Bandsintown is enhancing this experience. He gives us an insider's glimpse into the future of live music and how Bandsintown is riding the crest of this wave.Takeaways:Discover why live music is irreplaceable and how it can create a profound connection between artists and fans.Understand how virtual and digital experiences are reshaping the landscape of live music and what it means for you.Learn how Bandsintown offers a potent platform for artists to engage with fans, promote their shows, and gather first-party data.---- To sign up for a free Bandsintown account visit: https://artists.bandsintown.com/artistsTune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Meet Vasja, the co-founder and chief business development officer of Viberate, a revolutionary global music analytics platform that's rewriting the rules of artist discovery. His platform, Viberate, serves as a powerful tool for A&Rs, talent scouts, managers, talent agents, and promoters, ranking artists based on their popularity, and offering comprehensive analytics profiles.Vasja shares his insights about the value and power of data analytics in the music industry and how it's reshaping the way we discover and promote talent.Takeaways:The role and importance of data analytics in the music industry and how it's uncovering new talentsHow AI is revolutionizing music production while the irreplaceable human element remains vitalThe value proposition of Viberate and how it is aiding independent artists' career advancements.-----To learn more about Viberate visit: https://www.viberate.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

John Raso is the CEO of Audiam, the YouTube and digital publishing royalties collections specialists within SESAC Music Services. John and his team specialize in data enhancement, conflict resolutions and proactive collections to maximize the accuracy of royalty reporting for song copyrights from digital platforms which license music. In this episode, John delves into the complexities of music royalties and emphasizes the need for musicians to be adaptable in a rapidly evolving industry.Takeaways:Gain a deeper understanding of the music royalties landscape and the role of a musician within it.Decipher the complexities of the music publishing process, and how Audiam can assist you.Learn how AI is changing the music industry and its potential benefits and drawbacks.To learn more about Audiam please visit: https://www.audiam.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Born and raised in Chicago, Wyshmaster Beats is an undisputed titan in the music industry. Starting his career as a DJ, Wysh delved into the art of beat making, thereby becoming a pivotal figure in the online beat leasing revolution. In his illustrious 15-year journey, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music producer has created a myriad of hits for renowned Artists, Companies, and Record Labels.Wysh underscores the importance of education, understanding the music business, and building valuable connections. He also unravels the art of handling criticism and carving one's unique path in the industry.Takeaways:Understand the importance of networking and building strategic connections in the music industry.Learn how AI and generative tools are revolutionizing the realm of music production.Discover how to navigate criticism and trust your unique creative instincts.---------To learn more about Wysh please visit: https://wyshmasterbeats.com/Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcastApply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast