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Most independent musicians are competing for the same shrinking pool of venue slots, hoping someone books them. House concerts flip that mod...
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Features weekly interviews with musicians an industry professionals who share their experience and expertise on recording, touring, getting gigs, marketing, and much more. It’s the podcast i...

Most independent musicians are competing for the same shrinking pool of venue slots, hoping someone books them. House concerts flip that mod...

Most independent musicians trying to break into sync licensing are focused on the wrong problem. They're concerned about mix quality, metada...

Independent musicians with loyal fanbases are leaving significant revenue on the table by treating physical products as afterthoughts. Vinyl...

Most independent artists treat venue booking like throwing darts in the dark—mass outreach with generic pitches, hoping something sticks. Ch...

Most musicians dream of stability. Johnny Thirkell built a 50-year career with David Bowie, Paul McCartney, George Michael, and The Who - st...

What if the best business decision you could make is accepting your music is "unmarketable"? Not in the sense that nobody wants it—but that...

Most independent artists release their albums everywhere immediately—Spotify, Apple Music, every streaming platform. But what if that's back...

Welcome to 2026. In the last episode, I shared what I'm grateful for and the personal questions I'm sitting with. Today, I'm sharing the str...

Every year, I write up a gratitude list. This year, the list came easily - but it's mixed with what I'm learning, because growth and gratitu...

Most independent artists have thousands of dollars in unclaimed royalties sitting in four separate collection systems—and a four-year window...

Independent musicians leave significant money on the table—not from lack of talent, but from unclaimed royalties and overlooked revenue stre...

Distribution partnerships can make or break an independent music career, but most artists don't understand what separates a good deal from a...

After 10 years with the same band and launching his own label, Ezra Vancil has learned that sustainable music careers require business syste...

Can your community become a creative collaborator without turning your art into committee-designed mediocrity? In this solo episode, I explo...

Music revenue diversification is essential for independent artists, but how do you actually monetize your community of superfans? This follo...

As a musician podcaster who has built multiple successful shows over the past decade, Bree Noble represents what's possible when artists emb...

Most independent artists focus on building an audience, but the real power lies in developing a creative community. In this episode, I delve...

Spiritual growth takes many forms for independent musicians. Folk artist Eli Lev has woven together influences from Jewish upbringing, Buddh...

Musical listening is the secret that separates professional-sounding bands from technically correct but disconnected performances. This epis...

AI visual production is revolutionizing how independent artists create and present their work, and Steve Pasieka (Skulk the Hulking) is crea...

Legal mashups and studio management are critical skills that can make or break an independent music career. In this episode, George Ajjan (T...

Multi-art creativity takes center stage in this conversation with Christian DeWild, a Folsom, California-based artist who seamlessly juggles...

Game composition opportunities have transformed dramatically in recent years, creating new pathways for musicians to enter the video game in...

Music funding changed everything for Anmara . The Virginia-based singer-songwriter has secured over $75,000 through grants, crowdfunding, an...

This music collaboration episode features the return of Tracee Perrin discussing her creative partnerships in Nashville and the release of h...

Touring strategy, recording, and collaboration are at the heart of this conversation with independent music artist Abe Partridge. Fresh from...

In this episode, we explore Canadian immigration essentials for touring musicians with expert Maggie Stewart, a Los Angeles-based immigratio...

Creative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofía Segovia, author of the inte...

Effective video promotion strategies can transform an independent artist's career, as demonstrated by Hip Video Promo founder Andy Gesner in...

Musician health strategies are essential tools for navigating the complex web of personal and professional relationships that can make or br...

This episode explores musician well-being and challenges the persistent "suffering artist" myth. Drawing from recent examples of successful...

Music business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financia...

Tour planning requires careful strategy and execution for independent musicians to succeed on the road. In this episode, I share key insight...

Home recording doesn't require a professional studio - it requires understanding fundamentals, making smart choices about gear, and focusing...

Book marketing takes center stage in part two of my conversation with independent musician and author Tony Harrah. He breaks down his mathem...

Independent musician and author Tony Harrah shares his lyrical poetry journey across the music and literary worlds. In this first of two par...

Music marketing doesn't have to be perfect to be effective. Join host Robonzo as he challenges traditional promotion methods and reveals why...

In this powerful return appearance, singer-songwriter Chris Taylor (episodes 65, 97) joins us for a deeply personal conversation as part of...

Let's face it - most musicians didn't pick up their instruments because they love spreadsheets or numbers. In this practical musician financ...

This deep-dive episode explores how independent musicians can effectively balance their creative output with various revenue streams. From l...

Ever feel like you're juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle when it comes to balancing your music career? This episode dives into...

Hey musicians! It's Robonzo here, and I've got a fresh episode for you that's all about the juggling act we call being an independent musici...

In this episode, host Robonzo engages in a rich conversation with friend and musician Joe Patterson , diving deep into the intricacies of mu...

In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of touring for independent musicians. Whether planning your first mini-tour or looking to ele...

In this episode of The Unstarving Musician, I speak with Tara Brueske , a seasoned musician, composer, and educator. Tara shares her experie...

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of tracking and collecting music royalties on YouTube. As an independent musician myself, I...

This episode of The Unstarving Musician explores how independent musicians can effectively use donations as a viable income stream. The conv...

This episode dives into the complex world of music composition, master recording ownership, royalties, and income opportunities for independ...

Songwriting and selling merch at shows were topics of a recent edition of Liner Notes. As I dip my toes back into the waters of writing orig...

Finding podcast guest appearance opportunities is a cost-effective way to promote your music, share your ideas, attract new fans, and build...