The Music Industry Blueprint Podcast

Every winner has a story of how they started. On today’s episode, Rick talks about the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame that he recently attended. He shares the similarities that he found in all the winners, the stories of how they started and what they did to succeed. From that standpoint, Rick gives advice on what you should do to make it in the music industry. Listen in to learn and find your way to be a winner too.     “Sometimes in order to move forward we need to go back.” -Rick Barker    What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!  ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:40 Rick’s background in the songwriting world 2:44 Collaboration and the key factor to succeed in your music career 3:32 The attitude and stories of success of the winners 4:44 How to find opportunities visiting different towns and learning from the best 7:33 Preparations to do to make your trip a success   Resources: Sudio.com: MIBPodcast15 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame  People Mentioned: Marv Green  Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

As Spotify opens their new playlist submission feature, Rick takes some time to give advice to artists looking to take advantage of this opportunity. Spotify has opened up their tailored playlists for artists to submit their songs for consideration. So listen in to today’s episode to find out how you can wisely use this for your success. “Make sure that you’ve got enough catalog to take advantage of whatever opportunity that comes your way.” -Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 1:13 - Spotify is doing you a favor and giving you an advantage 2:06 - How overambitious artists could make this difficult for the Spotify editors 3:27 - How to submit your music correctly 5:55 - What you need to have ready as you submit songs for playlists Resources: ‘Artists Can Now Ask Spotify For Playlist Placement’ Article Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

Family life and roles can get bent out of shape while pursuing the music industry. Today’s episode features advice from Rick on how to show respect as a young artist. Rick also dives into the topic of parenting a young artist. Listen in to hear a message for everyone in the family as you work together to make it in the music business.   “Research does not equal work.” -Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:35 - Setting up the question 2:40 - Who should you show respect to when you’re getting into the music business? 4:00 - A message for family members of the pursuing artist 6:01 - Don’t just do the research 9:21 - The roles of the family and the artist   Resources: Sudio.com: MIBPodcast15   Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

Everyone wants to be a winner and become successful. Sometimes, you need to learn how to quit some things before you win. Join Rick as he dives into some of the things you need to quit before you become successful in the music industry. Replace your sources of bad advice and comparison with good habits and thoughts. “Quitting is not a bad thing as long as you’re quitting the right things.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:05 - When you should be a quitter 2:31 - Two areas of advice to quit taking 3:37 - Two lies to quit telling yourself 5:27 - You need to quit believing there is a “magic pill” of success 7:53 - Quitting comparison   Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

What happens when Rick gets into an interesting conversation on Twitter? He gets the person’s number and continues the convo on the podcast of course! This episode is unconventional but jampacked with music advice for the new artist. Listen in as he gives his twitter follower actionable steps to succeed.  It’s time to turn up the volume and listen in. “The only person I have to blame of my business failing is me.”  - Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:45 Phone conversation with Joshua, Rick's Twitter Follower 3:15 Major Label  System is not powerful for every artist 6:44 Who to blame if your music business fail 7:33 The importance of finding the right audience for your music 10:19 Find out the power of consumers dictating the demand for great music 11:26 Rick gives Joshua actionable steps to do 14:38 Do you need to have a fund to get your music out 17:09 Where to put your energy and focus as a new artist 19:04 Differences between superstar and a good artist Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

Scams come in all forms and sizes and even the music industry is no exception. Today, Rick shares an actual email from an alleged records company that came to one of his clients – offering a contract that has to be first secured with a deposit. Tune in to know more. “No record company is going to reach out to you and state that in order to be unsolicited, you have to pay them money.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 01:10 – Preying on Artists: Rick shares an email from one of his clients 01:44 – Decca Records Universal Scam 03:34 – Rick lists down the proposal inclusions 07:50 – No record company will ask for payment Resources:   Decca Records Email Scam Download your Custom Tips from Music Industry Blueprint   Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

The music industry has become all about collaboration and “giving more than receiving.” Rick interviews Ivan Corraliza, also known as iLL Factor, and a Grammy-nominated producer. Listen in as Ivan explains the benefits of giving value to fans, how to be a successful artist, and why it’s so important to have help. Be sure to also tune in for a free giveaway to boost your beats! “You don’t necessarily have to have it all together. What you can do is just allow the fan to be a part of your journey.”   Ivan Corraliza     What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information Time Stamps: 12:00 - The world of collaboration 14:45 - The value of giving, and asking for help 18:30 - What artists don’t realize 21:30 - The myth of success, and how it should be defined 24:32 - Where iLL Factor came from 28:40 - How to show your value 30:42 - Beat Academy, and the thought behind it 36:45 - A big tip to bring value to your audience Resources: Beat Academy Pack Connect with iLL Factor (Ivan): Beat Academy Instagram Youtube Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com

Attempting to get into the music industry through other people’s work will not work.  Today’s podcast features Rick’s advise on how to start your journey into the music business. Listen to get tips on getting started as a musician and artist. Don’t wait for someone else to start for you. Get going yourself. Show the industry that you are ready to be invested into! “If you’re going to ask someone to invest in you… at least show us that you’re willing to invest in yourself.”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:10 - You have to give yourself the first chance. 2:39 - Evaluating your current chances 4:01 - Read. Listen. Watch. Practice. 5:22 - Take the advice or move on 6:33 - Finding help   Resources: Ari Herstand - How to Make It in the New Music Business Donald Passman - All You Need to Know About the Music Business Rick Barker - The $150,000 Music Degree Audible.com DIY Musician Podcast by CD Baby Creative Juice by Indepreneur Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter

In this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick addresses a personal email from a parent and why it’s crucial to educate yourself in the music business. Whether you are a new musician or the parent of a talented teenager, this advice is for all of you! Listen closely as Rick discusses the importance of the right audience, and discover how to learn about the industry before making a big investment in your music. “Just because you create music doesn’t mean there’s an audience. You need the right audience.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:10 - Sharing an email from a parent 3:05 - The importance of parents, and understanding the music industry 4:44 - Where’s the audience? 6:38 - Why it’s crucial to slow down, learn, and practice 8:24 - Rick’s experience with educating himself Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show

There’s been a lot of buzz regarding Spotify and the recent news now allowing independent artists to upload their music, and getting paid directly. Rick discusses these changes with Graham Cochrane, the founder of Recording Revolution. Tune in as Graham speaks about the quality control of music, and the open access to produce music and make mixes. Also, listen for some tips on how to stand out as an artist, and important resources to create the best music possible!   “The average fan wants to hear a mix that’s clear, exciting, and well balanced.”-Graham Cochrane   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 3:13 - Graham’s opinion on Spotify and music 7:05 - The transition from artist to engineer 8:09 - The two big things to consider when you mix 10:35 - Graham’s recommendations to practice mixing   Connect with Graham: Facebook Instagram Free Video Guides Mixing University & Free Checklist Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chanc