Episodes

May 5, 2024

38. Building Music Community: 30 Years of Support for Every NYC Musician

In the heart of New York City lies a musical haven where veteran artists and aspiring musicians converge to hone their craft and build lasting connections. Join us as we delve into the vibrant community fostered by Funkadelic...

Guest: Dawn Orlando

April 28, 2024

37. Shawn Setaro's Approach to Integrity in Hip-Hop Journalism

"There are only three principles necessary for a lyric writer, all of them familiar truisms. They were not immediately apparent to me when I started writing, but have come into focus via Oscar Hammerstein’s tutoring, Strunk and White’s huge little book The Elements of Style and my own sixty-some ye…

Guest: Shawn Setaro

April 21, 2024

36. What to Know Before You Audition for The Voice

Join former 'The Voice' contestant, Savannah Brister, as she shares her journey on the hit reality show. From nerve-wracking auditions to behind-the-scenes style secrets, Savannah reveals it all. Learn why she chose John Legend as her coach and get the inside scoop on life behind the camera. Plus, …

Guest: Savannah Brister

April 14, 2024

35. The Fan's Perspective: What Every Musician Needs to Know

After wrapping up my first show at the legendary Bitter End, a visibly excited man rushed up onto the stage where I and my guitarist still stood. All he wanted was to take a picture of me wearing his sunglasses, a tradition h...

Guest: Mark McLaughlin

April 8, 2024

34. Should You Sign to an Indie Label?

I'm guilty of it too... I've totally caught myself in a fantasy about how great it would be to sign with an indie label. In that fantasy, you're cared for, held in highest regard, and everyone at the label believes in your vi...

Guests: Blak Emoji , Whitney Tai , BLAKTAI

April 2, 2024

33. How to Get Paid Fairly as a Musician

Every musician (especially their parents) has heard the classic "starving artist" trope, but there's someone on a mission to fix that. Meet Ryan McCurdy, a multi-hyphenate who amidst being a stellar actor+, musician+ is also ...

Guest: Ryan McCurdy

March 10, 2024

32. What's Your Genre? ft. Bootie Brown

No matter where my clients have found themselves on their music career journey, we've always arrived at that question... " ...but what's my genre ?" And no matter the answer I give, these musicians are hard pressed to let the...

Guest: Bootie Brown

Feb. 12, 2024

31. How to Make Music That Changes the World with Maya Azucena

Thanks to our late friend, producer Black Panther, I had heard the sounds of Maya Azucena on their song, "The Half" before I even had the honor of meeting her. Once that changed and I saw her perform, I was floored. She was a...

Guest: Maya Azucena

Jan. 21, 2024

30. Mastering Lasting Impressions From Crowd to Stage

In this captivating episode with New York City recording artist, ASHTNMRTN, we delve into the secrets of making a lasting impression in the music scene, featuring insights from a beloved figure known for their remarkable networking skills and stage presence. Discover how to leave a memorable mark a…

Guest: ASHTNMRTN

May 28, 2023

29. What Should You Do if Your Music Industry Connection is Ghosting You?

Sometimes inexplicably, our relationships shift and a connection we once thought was solid can seemingly disintegrate overnight. Our music industry network is no exception to this rule of human experience, so what should you ...

March 5, 2023

28. How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as a Musician with Suz Paulinski

We've all been there - our dreaded day job running us ragged, any home-life responsibilities, family, friends, and then... music? And even once you get to music, there's so much unsexy work to do like metadata, registration,...

Guest: Suz Paulinski

Feb. 27, 2023

27. Am I Burnt Out? with Suz Paulinski

Have you ever wondered if you’re suffering from burn out? I know this phrase gets tossed around quite a bit in our industry to the point where it may feel like a casual occurrence, but today’s guest, Suz Paulinski shares why...

Guest: Suz Paulinski

Feb. 13, 2023

26. He Crossed the Line, it's Not Okay

WARNING: ADULT TOPICS I felt it was important to share what happened to me this week when I decided to take control of my sexual narrative by way of a risque photo shoot and then subsequently sharing the photos online. The p...

Feb. 5, 2023

25. How Musicians Can Get on Podcasts with James Lott Jr

As an unsaturated space, musicians are criminally overlooking the opportunity that is being a guest on podcasts. As of December of 2022, there is an estimate of roughly 700K active podcasts in existence while *listenership i...

Guest: James Lott Jr

Jan. 29, 2023

24. Musicians, Are You Planning (to Fail)?

Queen Brené Brown is such an inspiration to us all. She has taught us about vulnerability, how to work through our shame, and live a joy-filled life. But when I first heard her concept around "Dress Rehearsing Tragedy" I fe...

Jan. 22, 2023

23. Should You Pay For Press Coverage? with Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine

Almost reaching 100K visitors each month on their website, Ghost Cult Magazine has just celebrated their 10th year in existence. The Editor-in-Chief, known as "Keefy" has been holding down the fort with respect, passion, int...

Guest: Keith Chachkes

Jan. 12, 2023

22. Don't Make This Networking Mistake in 2023

There is no doubt, a right and wrong way to build your network and subsequently promote your new music. The stakes are high AF when missteps are made because networking can so easily teeter on the verge of seeming desperate,...

Dec. 12, 2022

21. In Loving Memory of Our Sweet Fame Cohen

Fame, thank you for being my champion. You loved and supported me even when I couldn't find a reason to love and support myself. I wish we could have had that lunch we always talked about. I wish I could have hugged you an...

Dec. 11, 2022

20. Should You Go on The Voice? with Brianna Ruelas

"You should go be on American Idol!" We've all heard that from someone thinking they're giving us a compliment and a helpful tip. I've been there. And it used to infuriate me. But then I started seeing my so many of frien...

Guest: Brianna Ruelas

Dec. 10, 2022

19. Is Your Content Polarizing or Are You Just Being an Asshole?

I was just blocked online by a musician being a schmuck in the name of "increased engagement". You see, when "haters" comment on your post, the comment is believed to increase the activity of the post. But sometimes the peo...

Dec. 5, 2022

18. Trying to Find a "Bones Day" This Winter? You're Not Alone.

Ever since I got back from my last minute trip to Los Angeles, I've been having a hard time staying motivated to do even the most menial tasks. That must mean that once again, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has come for m...

Nov. 30, 2022

17. Therapists for Musicians!? It's Time to Meet: Backline

I don't know where I'd be without Backline.care. Backline.care matches musicians with mental healthcare professionals no matter where you're located or what your budget is. Not only that, their clinicians are all vetted to h...

Guest: Ari Jacobson | Backline

Nov. 21, 2022

16. How to Become a Background Singer with Honey Larochelle

Honey Larochelle is a true badass in every sense of the word as a recording artist, coach, healer, business owner, background vocalist, and friend. Tune in for a very special episode where we get down to all the nitty gritty...

Guest: Honey Larochelle

Nov. 14, 2022

15. One of the Most Important Questions You Can Ask Yourself...

Sometimes, showing up is the hardest part. I hope today's episode inspires you to take that first step... to give that 1% more... to keep your promise to yourself. "How would this look if it were simple?" Have a topic in min...