Modern Musician Podcast

Michael Laskow has been a prominent figure in the music industry since 1974, working with well-known artists and agencies. In 1992, he founded TAXI, the world's first independent A&R company, which has helped countless songwriters, artists, and composers succeed in the music business by securing deals and placements in various media.Michael discusses his vast knowledge of the sync licensing industry. Using real-world examples, he reveals what music supervisors look for and how to interpret their needs to provide them with what they actually want.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Behind-the-scenes insights on the terminology and mechanics of music sync placementsValuable insights and practical advice for musicians looking to succeed in the world of sync licensing How to create music that fits the emotional and mood of a scene, rather than just selecting songs you likeSign up to join TAXI here: https://www.taxi.com/Want 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

In this episode, Modern Musician Vice President Stephen Warner interviews Rick Barker, a renowned music industry expert and President/CEO of the Music Industry Blueprint. With extensive experience as a manager, entrepreneur, author, and consultant, Rick shares his best advice for independent musicians and how to multiply Instagram engagement using InstaChamp.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Why building an authentic relationship with your fans is crucial for success in the music industry, and how to do it in a genuine and effective way.Practical tactics for engaging with your fans on social media and beyond, including how to create content that resonates with themDiscover how to leverage InstaChamp for automating Instagram interactions to free up more time doing what you love - making music!Get Lifetime Access to InstaChamp here: https://rickbarker.com/insta/otoConnect with Rick Barker here: https://rickbarker.com/Want 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

In this episode of The Modern Musician Podcast, we chat with Dan Mangan, a successful musician and songwriter who started out playing house concerts as a DIY artist. Dan's experience and success led him to create the Madic Records House Concert Series, which ultimately inspired the creation of Side Door - a platform that helps musicians achieve a healthy living wage by connecting them with hosts and venues.Dan shares how Side Door's vision is to create an industry-adjacent marketplace that empowers musicians to take control of their careers. Here’s what you’ll learn about: The benefits of intimate house concerts and how they can create a special experience for both artists and audiencesHow Side Door's platform provides a clean and transparent way for artists to get paid directly for their performancesThe tools and resources available to hosts and artists to ensure a successful and enjoyable show for everyone involved.Sign up for Side Door here: https://sidedooraccess.com/homeWant 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

Emily White is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and co-founder at Collective Entertainment. She is also the founder of the #iVoted Festival and the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book, "How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams." In this episode, Emily will be sharing her invaluable insights on building and sustaining a successful music career, including strategies for collecting all revenue streams and achieving long-term success.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Learn why publishing doesn't have to be complicated and how you can optimize revenue streams from every releaseInsider tips and practical strategies for building a sustainable music career in the modern eraHow to break free from industry norms and create a unique brand that sets you apart from the competitionCheck out Emily White’s podcast and more here: https://www.nostudios.com/emily-whiteWant 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

Meet Adam Hasslert, the CEO and entrepreneur behind Soundation, a company with a mission to facilitate musical creativity around the world. With a background in tech and business, including co-founding Funder and serving as Head of Marketing at WyWallet, Adam is the perfect guest to discuss the future of music production.In this episode, we explore the webification of music production and the limitations of current DAWs and plugins. Plus how Soundation's web-based software can help you collaborate in real-time with artists while learning a DAW.Here’s what you’ll learn about: Get insights on the common challenges artists face when learning a DAW and how Soundation can fast-track the processHow you can have your fans easily remix your songs on your very own website domainExplore the advantages and limitations of traditional DAWs vs. Soundation's web-based approachSign up for Soundation for free here: https://soundation.com/Want 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

Jon Skinner is the CEO and Founder of Music Gateway, a global music business platform. Jon started as a house DJ and later established his own record shop, label, and live performance band. He then went on to create Music Gateway, which offers a one-stop shop for artist services, including A&R, Music Promotion, Artist Development and Management, Distribution, and Publishing. Jon shares his insights on how technology is changing the way we create, distribute and monetize music, and how artists and industry professionals can adapt to stay ahead of the curveHere’s what you’ll learn about: Learn about the future trends shaping the music business and how technology is changing the gameDiscover how Music Gateway is connecting and empowering creatives across the world in an ever-changing landscape.The importance of focusing on your strengths and working with complementary partners to succeed in the music industryLearn more about Music Gateway here: www.musicgateway.comWant 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

Parul Chokshi is the Senior Director of Talent at Vevo. With over 15 years of experience in the music industry and a vast knowledge of digital and brand marketing, Parul manages Vevo's talent team and is responsible for booking some of the biggest names in the music industry for Vevo's original content, live productions and events. Listen in as we discuss Parul's journey in the music industry, the behind-the-scenes of discovering talent for Vevo, and her tips and insights on how to cut through the noise with your music video content. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Get a behind-the-scenes look at Vevo's DSCVR Program and how it helps emerging artists promote their music How Vevo can help you even if you don't have a large budget for your music videoHow to get more out of every music with supporting content to reach a wider audienceLearn more about Vevo here: www.vevo.comVevo for Artists: https://www.hq.vevo.com/artistsWant 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

Join us on the latest episode of Modern Musician as we sit down with Fabrice Sergent, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Bandsintown Group. With over 70 million registered music fans, 560,000 artists, and 35,000 venues on their live music discovery platform, Bandsintown is at the forefront of connecting emerging artists with their fans. Learn about how their platform connects emerging artists with fans, provides resources for career growth, and the importance of emerging artists in today's music industryHere’s what you’ll learn about: The importance and role of emerging artists in today's music industryBandsintown Amplified, the company's proprietary ad solution that reaches 250 million monthly unique music fansDiscover how to connect directly with your fans with this powerful platform Sign up for Bandsintown herre: https://www.bandsintown.com/Access the new Bandsintown Fan Management Suite: https://artists.bandsintown.com/support/blog/meet-our-new-fan-management-suiteWant 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

Chris SD is an award-winning music producer with over 15 years of experience helping artists, composers, producers, and songwriters get their music synced for film, television, and other media. As the creator of The Art of the Song Pitch, a proven step-by-step process for getting music placed in Hollywood movies, blockbuster trailers, and television shows, Chris has established himself as a leading expert in the field of sync licensing. With his program Sync Songwriter, Chris offers in-depth training and support to help songwriters and musicians navigate the world of sync licensing and get their music heard by the right people.Here’s what you’ll learn about: How sync licensing provides a new source of income for musicians beyond traditional sales and touring.Using sync to expose your music to new audiences and increasing visibility and opportunities.Ways to increase the value of your catalog and establish credibility and professionalism in the industry. Sync Songwriter Website: https://syncsongwriter.com/Sign Up For The Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel Here: https://syncsongwriter.com/modernmusicianWant 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

Evan Price is the CEO of Artist Collective, a company that helps musicians become "artistpreneurs" by launching their music brands and providing them with the necessary business skills to succeed. Evan has 15 years of experience in the music industry and launched Artist Collective from his dorm room at Columbia College Chicago while earning his degree in Music Business. This episode will explore how high ticket offers and mentorship can help musicians increase their income. Evan provides strategies for identifying and securing high ticket offers and discusses the importance of getting paid for what you know. Here’s what you’ll learn about: How limiting beliefs can prevent us from achieving our goals and what we can do about itHow “High Ticket Offers” can significantly increase a musician's income and create a more sustainable and profitable career The power of mentorship and sharing your knowledge and experience with up-and-coming artists Get the Quick Content Toolkit from Artist Collective: https://www.artistcollect.com/120Want 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