Game Composition: From AAA Studios to Indie Freedom Game composition opportunities have transformed dramatically in recent years, creating new pathways for musicians to enter the video game industry. In this episode, I reconnect with Timothy Reid, a guitarist-turned-video game composer based in Osaka, Japan, for his [...]
Music Funding Success: From $150,000 in Grants to Record Deal Music funding has been transformative for Anmara, with the Virginia-based singer-songwriter securing over $150,000 through grants, crowdfunding, and her recent Chrome City Records deal. In this episode, Anmara shares her approach to financing her music career, [...]
Music Collaboration: Tracee Perrin on Creative Partnerships, Life in Nashville, and Staying Healthy on Tour This music collaboration episode features the return of Tracee Perrin discussing her creative partnerships in Nashville and the release of her 2024 EP "The Clearing." Tracee shares insights about her upcoming [...]
Abe Partridge - Touring Strategy, Recording, Collaboration, and Documenting Undocumented Folk Touring strategy, recording, and collaboration are at the heart of this conversation with independent music artist Abe Partridge. Fresh from recording with Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, Abe shares his journey on the road since [...]
Music Contracts: Essential Protections Every Artist Should Understand Music contracts form the foundation of a sustainable career in the industry, yet they remain one of the most overlooked aspects of an artist's journey. As someone who's interviewed hundreds of successful independent musicians, I've found that understanding contractual protections often [...]
Music business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financial practices that help independent musicians protect their work and build sustainable careers. From copyright registration and performance contracts to accounting basics and tax planning, we [...]
