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 [...]
Music Media Coverage Alternatives: What to Do When Traditional Outlets Say No Music media coverage can feel like an impossible mountain to climb for independent artists, especially when traditional outlets repeatedly decline to feature experimental or AI-enhanced projects like Steve Pasieka's groundbreaking work for Skulk The Hulking. When Pasieka went [...]
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 [...]
Music Video Marketing: Why Visual Content is Your Most Powerful Marketing Currency Reading time: 6 minutes In episode of The Unstarving Musician (Episode 321), music video promotion expert Andy Gesner shared insights from his 25 years of helping independent artists leverage visual content to build their careers. The conversation [...]
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 [...]
