Music Business Dreams

Recent happenings beg the question: How much should corporations control and benefit from an artist's creations?

Facebook's statement about music caused quite a stir online. Let's debunk some myths and break down what it really means for independent musicians.

In this episode, I chat with Sean Giovanni on his start in the industry, helping to facilitate creativity, tips for creating better livestreams and more.

Jack Forman (President of BiCoastal Productions) talks about the economic impact of COVID, how Live Shows can recover, and what his artists are doing to stay engaged.

I ask Somara about how she got started in law, becoming an entertainment attorney, and loads of questions about things artists should be looking out for.

Jason Davis has spent his entire two decade career in the music industry and worked with many worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, Dolly Parton, among many others. We talk about his start in the industry, advice to newcomers, and everything in-between.

Tiffany VanBoxtel gives tips on improving your singing voice, as well as how to be more confident as a live performer.

I spoke with Alissa about her start in the industry, her love for vocal production, being bold enough to go after internships, and her new foray into artist management. You're going to love this interview.

The Musician Mastery Summit is the ONLY Music Event you need to attend this year. Get your tickets: http://kdmr.us/mms2020

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Jason Grishkoff walks us through his career, founding IndieShuffle and SubmitHub, and best practices for pitching your music using the platform.

Music Licensing is one of the most underrated revenue streams in today's industry. Today, I'm talking to Anthony Clint Jr. about his journey in music licensing, and how he's helping many musicians like you on the Road to 10 Placements.

In this Episode, I'm walking you step by step through our 2020 Music Career Planning Guide.

Ari Herstand talks about the second edition of his industry-changing book How to Make It in the New Music Business, and give his take on the state of the current music landscape for DIY musicians.

In this episode, Wendy Day gets real about whether or not you should go after a major label deal. We also talk about lessons she's learned negotiating multi-million dollar deals for artists like Eminem, David Banner, No Limit, and Cash Money Records.

We've been busy performing upgrades to enhance the show. But we'll be back before you know it.

Three Years ago today, I started KDMR Music as a little Wordpress Blog. Today, we're a Music Marketing and Consulting Agency with an online presence that reaches over 16,000 independent musicians every single month! Today, I reflect on how we got here, and how far we have to go.

This week, we celebrate our 3rd anniversary as a company. The Music Education landscape has changed a lot in these years. Today, we reflect on how far the industry has come, and how far it has to go.

I’m presenting at this year’s Musician Mastery Summit this Friday and Saturday, along with Wendy Day, Rick Barker and 19 other Music Industry experts I respect and admire. And the best part is, you can attend from anywhere!

Sometimes life gets in the way of your music career, and that's okay.

Most indie artists don't know better than to make these 3 mistakes. In this episode, I break down what they are, and what you should be doing instead.

Hear how I got started in the music industry, how being dumb on social media almost cost me the opportunity of a lifetime, and how I've grown this community while working full time.

In this episode, I break down a few real-world stories so you can see what's possible when you cultivate an engaged fan base.

In this quick tip episode, I tell you the 4 things every artist should do FIRST, before trying to market their music to new fans.

In this episode, you get to hear a real consultation, where I help Avie with his Music Marketing Plan.

In this episode, I talk with Chara about finding the inspiration the pursue a creative career, her move to New York to earn a Masters Degree in Music Business from NYU, her time spent and Epic and Columbia records, and most importantly, how she found her passion again.

I'm back with some very exciting announcements!

I talk with Lennon Cihak about my start in the industry, tips for branding yourself as an artist, and how to tap into other revenue streams as an indie artist.

In this episode, you'll get to listen as I help Adam rethink his Facebook Ads strategy and start trending toward success.

With Festival Season right around the corner, it's time to talk about how you can make the most out of the live performance market.

Aaron Wolf talks about giving back to the musician community with the Musician Mastery Summit, and how it's helped his own career.

Jazmine Valencia details her rise from intern to Director of Digital Marketing at Island Def Jam, and her responsibilities as a full time agency owner.

Jesper Skibsby is the founder of WARM, a service that tracks your radio play around the world. I talk to him about his start in the industry, and how this technology can be helpful for independent artists like you.

I talk to Peter about how he got started in music, his tips for those looking to walk in his footsteps, networking, and how artists can learn the business.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with tasks related to your music career? This is what can happen when you try to do too much at once.

In this solo episode, I break down the reasons your Facebook Ads aren't as effective as they should be.

Today on Music Business Dreams, I talk to Shawn about his background in music, what it's like to go on tour as a teenager, and his philosophies as a label owner.

Tami shares the story of how she got her first songwriting with Whitney Houston, the importance of copyrighting your work, how publishing deals work and more.

Alec and I discuss the importance of budgeting, best practices for investing, and why he's made it his mission to give Indie Artists sound Financial advice.

Recapping some of the successes of 2018, and letting you know what's changing in 2019.

I'm counting down the best advice we've been given in 2018.

Have you been wondering if a music career is right for you? If so, you'll want to take a listen.

Should you care about your year-end Spotify stats?

Patrice and I spoke about music marketing, the mistakes most artists make when getting started, and the value of knowing your worth. We also spoke about TuneRegistry and the great value it provides for artists.

Akilah gives us her keys to optimizing your music website for search engine traffic.

Bianca Moore, The Digital Queen B, talks about breaking into the hyper-competitive major label job market, tips for standing out as an intern, and how artists can create new opportunities for themselves in the Internet Age.

Finian St. Omer (fka Chaundon) talks growing up in the Bronx, how he ended up in North Carolina and became part of the Justus League with Little Brother and others; and just how he has maintained his independence and creative freedom nearly 20 years later.

Stephanie K. Hay details how she got her start in Entertainment Law, what to look out for when signing agreements, and how to get all the royalties you're entitled to from your music.

Today on Music Business Dreams, Brandman Sean talks about how he got started in Music, the keys to building an effective brand, and the strategies that can launch an artist's career into the stratosphere.

Music Artist, Producer and Sound Designer pat junior talks about the challenges of full time artistry, the search for consistent income, the importance of branding and pursuing work you're passionate about.

KDMR Music founder Brandon Jackson answers questions about the Marketing, Touring and the Music Modernization Act.

In our first ever solo episode, Brandon explains the mindset that leads many musicians to become the victims of scammers, and tells how to avoid it.

Artist Manager Sam Fisher recounts his experiences in the industry, gives advice to aspiring artist managers, and tells us what separates those who dream from those who actually do.

Today on Music Business Dreams, JFilt discusses his background, how he discovered his love for teaching, tips on how to land on Spotify Playlists and much more.

Jens "The Guru" Elmera is an online marketing and advertising expert with over 10 years of experience in the Music Industry. His mastery of Facebook, Google and Instagram's advertising platforms has helped him craft hugely successful campaigns for artists including Haley Smalls and SumYunGhai. He has even been called upon by major labels to help craft marketing campaigns for their artists as well. In today's episode of Music Business Dreams, Jens tells us why every artist should be using Facebook and Instagram ads to drive traffic to their content. He explains how to get started with your first paid traffic campaigns, and dispels a number of myths along the way.

Lennon Cihak has written for EDM.com, Digital Music News, EARMILK, Noiseporn, and Magnetic Magazine. So believe me, he knows a thing or two about getting press for musicians. On this episode, Lennon breaks down all the tips for getting your music featured.

A $1,000 dollar investment got Mike Luna into the Music Business back in 2011, and he hasn't looked back since. As the manager of acts like Xavier Omar, Swade and pat junior, Mike has seen his artists reach Billboard Charts, Spotify Playlists and even Video Game Soundtracks. Listen to his tips for success on today's Music Business Dreams.

On this episode of Music Business Dreams, Jett I Masstyr talks about how he got started in music, the differences between producing for artists and producing instrumental projects, streaming vs downloads, and how he's building momentum by consistently releasing projects.

Cheryl B. Engelhardt tells us how she got started in music, how she made over $40k from her e-mail list of less than 2,000 members, and tells us about her Rock Your Email List course that helps other musicians find similar success.

Brian 'Mix Engineer' Kidd is -- well -- a Mix Engineer. After hearing about Little Brother online, he decided to move from Hampton, VA to the Raleigh, NC area so he could be a part of the action. His dream got even closer to reality when rapper K-Hill took him under his wing and helped him get started as a mix engineer. Since then, Brian has worked with artists like Chase N. Cashe, K-Hill, Jered Sanders and Pat Junior. Check out this interview where Brian and I talk about how to become a mix engineer, tips for success and more!

As a way to share his latest creations with his friends, Stlndrms (pronounced "stolen drums") started a Facebook Live show called BEATS + CHILL. Soon, he was averaging over 50,000 views per month and 185,000 monthly listeners on the streaming platforms. He even got the cover of Spotify's Lofi Hip Hop playlist! Press play to hear how he did it, how he's capitalized on his newfound success, and his plans for the future.

Learn how Bryant Waker, aka Koncept Beats, went from making beats in his bedroom to a publishing deal with Universal Records, and the lessons he's learned since.

NANCE is a great example of what it means to really brand yourself as an artist. By being authentic and putting a lot of thought into his social media strategy, NANCE has built quite the grassroots movement to propel his music forward. Last year, he successfully raised over $10,000 via Kickstarter to fund his debut album, No Excuses. Listen to this episode to hear how he's making his Music Business Dreams come true.

2 years ago, Sarah The Illstrumentalist started regularly uploading beatmaking videos to YouTube. Since then, she's amassed over 8,000 subscribers and landed partnerships with brands like Melodics, Roland, Teenage Engineering and more! Listen to hear how she got started, tips for building a brand on YouTube, and what's next for Sarah and her No Quantize brand.

Aimee Flint is a bad-ass. With over 10 years under her belt as the Director of Operations for Grammy-nominated duo The Foreign Exchange, she knows a thing or two about challenging times. Listen her story of strength, perseverance and truly being up for ANY challenge.

Welcome to the Music Business Dreams Podcast! Here's a quick preview of what the podcast is all about. Be sure to subscribe and come back for our world premiere on July 4, 2018!