Finding Your Podcast Niche: A Framework That Actually Works "If you're trying to market to everyone, you'll end up appealing to no one." – Unknown Most podcasting advice tells you to "find your niche" without explaining how to do it. You're left wondering: Should I narrow down my topic? How [...]
Music Revenue Through Community - Moving Beyond Streaming Photo by Nano Erdozain Music revenue diversification is essential for independent artists, but how do you actually monetize your community of superfans? This follow-up to episode 333's community-building strategies explores the practical side of turning deep [...]
Musician Podcaster Bree Noble – From Kitchen Recordings to Industry Authority Photo by SilvaNeto As a musician podcaster who has built multiple successful shows over the past decade, Bree Noble represents what's possible when artists embrace podcasting as both a creative outlet and business [...]
How to Build, Name, and Nurture Your Creative Community Most independent artists focus on building an audience, but the real power lies in developing a creative community. In this episode, I delve into the psychology behind transforming casual followers into passionate community members who view themselves [...]
From 250 Shows to Finding Sacred Space in MusicSpiritual growth takes many forms for independent musicians. Folk artist Eli Lev has woven together influences from Jewish upbringing, Buddhism, and Navajo teachings into a unique artistic journey that took him through 250 shows last year alone. In this [...]
The Art of Playing While Truly Hearing Your Band Musical listening is the secret that separates professional-sounding bands from technically correct but disconnected performances. This episode explores blues guitarist Kid Andersen's "50% rule" and why listening should consume at least half of your mental bandwidth while [...]
