329 Legal Mashups: Navigating Music Copyright and Studio Management with George Ajjan

Legal Mashups: Navigating Music Copyright and Studio Management Legal mashups and studio management are critical skills that can make or break an independent music career. In this episode, George Ajjan (the ajjancy) shares his systematic approach to creating and distributing mashup covers within legal boundaries, plus [...]

2025-06-27T08:48:51-06:00June 27th, 2025|Creativity, Marketing, Podcast|

325 Music Collaboration: Tracee Perrin on Creative Partnerships, Life in Nashville, and Staying Healthy on Tour

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 [...]

2025-05-14T16:53:01-06:00May 9th, 2025|Creativity, Income, Marketing, Performing, Podcast|

Podcast Guests: Essential Tips for Securing Your Spot Behind the Mic

Podcast Guests: Essential Tips for Securing Your Spot Behind the Mic Successful podcast guests know that appearing on the right shows can significantly expand their reach and establish their expertise in the music industry. As someone who reviews guest applications weekly for The Unstarving Musician, I've noticed clear patterns [...]

2025-04-24T14:19:07-06:00April 7th, 2025|Marketing|

322 Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of Narrative

322 Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of Narrative Creative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofía Segovia, author of the internationally celebrated book "The Murmur of Bees." Our conversation explores the fascinating parallels between writing novels [...]

2025-03-27T17:44:38-06:00March 28th, 2025|Creativity, Marketing, Podcast|

321 Maximizing Video Promotion Impact: Andy Gesner’s Strategies for Independent Musicians

Effective video promotion strategies can transform an independent artist's career, as demonstrated by Hip Video Promo founder Andy Gesner in this informative conversation. With 25 years of experience connecting musicians to audiences through visual content, Andy shares the tactics behind breakthrough successes like Johnny Cash's "Hurt" [...]

2025-03-14T02:55:52-06:00March 14th, 2025|Marketing, Podcast|
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