Modern Musician Podcast

Drew Vespers is a sought-after engineer, producer, influencer, speaker, and coach. Having assembled a vibrant, international collective of music producers via his social media networks and worked with many of the industry’s heavyweights, Vespers is a highly-regarded thought leader and creative innovator. Building on his success from Youtube, Vespers has become an authority on audio production. He’s been a keynote speaker at events like the Virtual Electronic Music Summit and AEMCon, as well as stand-out music festivals such as Shambhala and Basscoast. His teaching experience includes working with Langara College Electronic Music Production Program, SAE Institute Vancouver, Nimbus School of Recording, Mac Pro Video, Full Sail University, and Ableton itself for their official Learn Live video series.In 2013 Vespers co-founded Warp Academy, where he’s assembled a team of top-tier instructors, sound designers, and audio experts. Warp Academy has been recognized as an official Ableton Certified Training Center and has worked with over 50,000 students, empowering them to create exceptional music and live their passion.We had a great discussion with Drew about the deep inner game and tactics musicians need to use to gain traction and mastery the art form of music. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Learn how to overcome setbacks, avoid destructive comparisons, and build emotional strength as a modern musician.Discover the power of mindfulness practices in managing burnout, stress, and enhancing mental well-being.How to approach wicked problems, overcome self-judgment, and harness unconventional tools for musical and personal development.Access all Warp Academy resources here: https://warpacademy.com/Books mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X/ref=asc_df_156224003X/https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Fire-Maverick-Scientists-Revolutionizing/dp/0062429655Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Mr. Bill is an electronic music producer, and DJ from Sydney, Australia (currently residing in the USA) best known for his willingness to share tips in studio techniques & massive library of technical know-how with other aspiring producers. With a huge catalog of released original music (including many collaborations and remixes), Mr. Bill has worked with established artists such as deadmau5, Ganja White Night, Subtronics, Dirt Monkey, Virtual Riot, Infected Mushroom, and more. Mr. Bill runs the educational website mrbillstunes.com which houses 1,000+ hours of educational video content teaching the music production software Ableton Live, and he hosts “The Mr. Bill Podcast”.Mr. Bill, one of electronic music's top educators, joined us in this episode to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence in the music industry and other philosophical topics.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Exploration of AI's role in music production and how AI-generated content can serve as a creativity stimulus rather than replacing human creativity.The value of references and comparisons in music production, learning from existing music, and incorporating one's unique artistic touch.Speculation about the future evolution of AI in creative fields, including music production, and its ongoing collaboration with human creativity.Access Mr. Bill’s expansive collection of tutorials, music, and more at: https://mrbillstunes.comWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Damian Taylor is a 10X Grammy Nominated Record Producer, Mixer, & Songwriter, obsessed with helping artists, producers, writers, and engineers make the best music of their careers. Damian has devoted his life to working alongside some of the most creative and iconic artists of our era, like Björk, The Prodigy, UNKLE, The Killers, Odette, Bomba Estéreo, and many more.Damian joins us on the podcast to share his wealth of knowledge along with his simple strategies for increasing production efficiency and innovation.Here’s what you’ll learn about: The mindset to ensure you’re spending your time and energy on the work that will have the greatest impact on your careerFinding the most effective balance between your artistic goals and production skillsWhat the absolutely most important part of your music truly is; and why AI can never replace you if you focus on thisJoin the next live running of Damian’s groundbreaking music production workshop: www.buildypb.comTo join Damian’s supportive, constructive community exploring all aspects of creating and releasing music in the modern era, head to The Complete Producer Network: www.completeproducer.netWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Matt Santry is the founder of Well Paid Musician and an award-winning songwriter with placements on HBO Max and Peacock Networks. As a session vocalist, his voice has been featured on national ad campaigns for brands like NBC's The Voice, Dollar Shave Club, Febreze and more. Aside from earning a great living as a live performer, Matt and Well Paid Musician have helped hundreds of performers from all over the US increase their performance fees, stay in high demand, and have lifestyle business they love.To scale to six figures as a live performer, Matt shares his proven roadmap, which includes mapping the customer journey, developing your unique selling proposition, and building your list.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Leveraging the 80/20 principle to get paid 3-5X what you normally get paid to perform your original musicUnderstanding the process you need to follow in order to acquire high-paying performance gigsHow to find your unique selling proposition so you can serve your customers on a high level Get in touch with Matt and Well Paid Musician at: https://bit.ly/mm-wmp5Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Tiamo De Vettori is the Founder of the Musicpreneur Academy and a Music Prosperity Mentor who has spoken to over 100,000 people at universities, seminars, and music conferences like the ASCAP Expo and CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference.This episode is from Tiamo’s talk at the Success With Music Virtual Conference this year where he explains how he discovered the life-changing success years ago that allowed him to break free from the starving artist model and achieve impact and revenue unlike anything you have ever seen.Here’s what you’ll learn about: A little-known live performance model that pays anywhere from $5K-$20K per gigHow to get paid what you're worth by refocusing your mindset and perspectiveDiscover how you can get started with Keynote Concerts and tap into one of the most lucrative opportunities for musiciansCheck Out Tiamo’s FREE Empowered Musician Masterclass - 5 Lucrative Markets For Musicians Outside the Music Industry: https://swm.modernmusician.me/tiamo-2023Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Bobby Owsinski is a mixer, producer, and author of 24 best-selling books on music, recording and the music business. He is also the creator of online courses like 101 Mixing Tricks, the Social Media For Musicians Bootcamp, and many more. He’s a senior contributor to Forbes writing on the big picture trends in the new music business, and has appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert.This episode is from Bobby’s talk at the Success With Music Virtual Conference this year, and shares his insights on how AI tech relates to music production. Here’s what you’ll learn: The changing landscape of music production and mixing and how it relates to independent artistsWhich tools you can take advantage of to accelerate the speed of your music production needsHow to stay up to date with the changing technology of A.I. enhanced music productionDownload Bobby’s AI Music Cheat Sheet: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/cheatregWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Wendy Parr is a world-renowned vocal coach, multi-award-winning songwriter, vocal producer, speaker, and educator. Leading with kindness and connection, her guidance has helped countless artists define success on their own terms, in turn impacting millions of people across the globe. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience, it’s little wonder Wendy is known as ‘The Holistic Artist Coach’.This episode is from Wendy’s talk at the Success With Music Virtual Conference this year, and she delivers very strategic and powerful advice for harmonizing your most authentic identity with your music. Here’s what you’ll learn: Strategies for aligning your music with your true identity to create genuine and impactful artHow to tap into your unique strengths and passions to stand out in a competitive industryHow you can use modern tools like artificial intelligence to become a personal brand “think tank” to give you more insight into your purposeDownload Wendy’s FREE Resource “How To Be a Great Collaborator”: https://swm.modernmusician.me/wendy-parr-bonus-2023 ​​JOIN Wendy’s Blueprint Course to reconnect with your artist instinct and kill your perfectionist: https://swm.modernmusician.me/wendy-parr-blueprint-2023Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Sean Taylor, better known as "Brandman Sean", is a music marketing strategist, entrepreneur and brand builder. He’s worked with artists like Macy Gray, 24KGoldn, Trap Beckham, and many more. Sean is the Cofounder of ContraBrand Agency, a marketing firm that helps new artists get their first hit song and established artists to get their next one.Sean brings his very thought provoking and actionable insights to SWM 2023, and shares how artists can better connect with their audience by building unforgettable events. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to create a sense of community by encouraging fan participation and fostering connections among your event attendees.Importance of incorporating elements of surprise, exclusivity, and personalization to make each event memorable and leave a lasting impactHow to tie everything you do into a cohesive brand identity that reflects your artistic vision, values, and overall persona.Get in touch with Sean “Brandman” Taylor: https://www.contrabrand.agency/brandman-seanWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://go.modernmusician.me/music-mentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Dylan Lane AKA ill.GATES is a bass droppin', educatin', oscillator modulatin' space genius from the future. He’s also a world-touring DJ and the CEO and founder of Producer Dojo - a training camp to teach producers how to collaborate and build a successful career. ill.GATES is on a mission to unite musicians in collaboration and camaraderie, creating a thriving community where producers train, grow, and get paid. ill.GATES returns to SWM 2023 to share his incredible wisdom on how to take your music career to the next level while remaining authentic and unique.Here’s what you’ll learn: The importance of shifting focus from solely showcasing personal art to actively serving the needs of your fans and helping them express their identities.Common artist mistakes, providing valuable insights on how to avoid them and create music that resonates with your audience.How to be both authentic and attuned to the identity needs of your fans, giving a public voice to their private thoughts and building a stronger bond with your audience.JOIN ill.Gates’ FREE Workshop - The Jump: https://members.producerdojo.com/a/2147559276/F3v6oVtAWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching

Adam Ivy is an American music producer, brand strategist, and YouTube educator for musicians. Adam has worked with many notable names in the music industry, including G-Eazy, ModSun, and Kevin Gates. His work has been featured on many media platforms, including CNBC, MTV, and E! Network. Adam has also received recognition for his work, being named one of the '150 Great Marketers To Follow in 2015' by likeablelocal.com's Dave Kerpen.In this episode, Adam shares valuable insights on how music artists can find a unique reason for their fans to connect with them, be themselves, manage their social media presence authentically, and achieve success.Here’s what you’ll learn: How to manage and leverage social media to expand your reach and strengthen your connections with fans.The importance of being yourself and finding your own voice as an artist rather than trying to copy others.Defining what success means to you personally as an artist, rather than following other people's definitions of success.Get Adam’s FREE download - 25 Super Effective Chat-GPT Prompts for Independent Artists: https://www.sellmusicmasterclass.com/25-chatgpt-prompts-for-musiciansWant to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentorApply for Gold Artist Academy: https://link.modernmusician.me/apply-for-coaching