In this episode, Rick interviews Council Band. These guys have built up an audience of over 250,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and they share how. They will also share the exact strategy on how to reach out to new fans through social media including the exact script they use. The value in this episode is PRICELESS. www.socialmediaformusic.com www.councilband.com

We post, and we post, but how do we know if what we are doing is working. In today's episode, Rick walks you through what he does with his IG account to see what is and isn't working. You can see a video version of this podcast on his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/rickbarkermusic Learn more about Rick at www.rickbarker.com

In this episode, Rick talks with Scotty Willbanks who is the keyboard player for Luke Bryan. With so many musician's and road guys out of work because of COVID, he wrote this song that some major superstars played on including Brad Paisley, Steve Warner and Jonathan Cain of Journey. All proceeds benefit Music Cares You can see the video and listen to the song here: www.quarantineallstars.com Follow Rick at www.rickbarker.com

In this episode, Rick talks about what Artist Development truly means, what to focus on and what to avoid. He will also share one of the most ridiculous emails he has received lately. Resources mentioned: www.singingsuccess.com www.beatacademy.com www.rickbarker.com/resources

In this episode, Rick dives into a recent Spotify Blog Article. You can read the entire article here: https://artists.spotify.com/blog/behind-the-playlists-your-questions-answered-by-our-playlist-editors Follow Rick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rickbarkermusic/

Every Artist wants their song on the radio. In this episode, I share a portion of an hour-long conversation with Program Director JR Schumann of Sirius XM The Highway. If you would like to hear the entire episode click here https://rickbarker.com/JR This is relevant no matter what genre of music...

I get asked every day "What should I post on Social Media?" Today we discuss that in detail and also for the first time I am doing a joint Podcast at YouTube Video. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/rickbarkermusic Free Social Media Presentation www.socialmediaformusic.com Management Presentation www.managemymusiccareer.com

Are you making the necessary changes to handle adversity in your business? It is not too late, to shift your focus. The work you out in now will absolutely change the game for you... www.socialmediaformusic.com

I cannot help "Whiners." No one can. So stop it already. Look for solutions they are out there.  www.rickbarker.com

In this episode, Rick talks about Real Credibility and avoiding getting caught up in buying fake engagement... www.socialmediaformusic.com www.rickbarker.com