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Welcome to "YOU and the Music Business" - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.
 
 In this new season, co-hosts Jessica Pearson and Sam Stone bring YOUR questions to the table and CEO of Willow Sound Records and author of "You and the Music Business", Tara Shannon shares her expert advice. 
 
 Want to ask a question, share a story or have a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Send an email to admin@syndicutmusic.com!

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to "YOU and the Music Business" - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.
 
 In this new season, co-hosts Jessica Pearson and Sam Stone bring YOUR questions to the table and CEO of Willow Sound Records and author of "You and the Music Business", Tara Shannon shares her expert advice. 
 
 Want to ask a question, share a story or have a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Send an email to admin@syndicutmusic.com!

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to "YOU and the Music Business" - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.
 
 In this new season, co-hosts Jessica Pearson and Sam Stone bring YOUR questions to the table and CEO of Willow Sound Records and author of "You and the Music Business", Tara Shannon shares her expert advice.  Today we discuss the pros and cons of building a home studio.
 
 Want to ask a question, share a story or have a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Send an email to admin@syndicutmusic.com!

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to "YOU and the Music Business" - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.
 
In this new season, co-hosts Jessica Pearson and Sam Stone bring YOUR questions to the table and CEO of Willow Sound Records and author of "You and the Music Business", Tara Shannon shares her expert advice. 
 
 Want to ask a question, share a story or have a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Send an email to admin@syndicutmusic.com!

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to "YOU and the Music Business" - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.

In this new season, co-hosts Jessica Pearson and Sam Stone bring YOUR questions to the table and CEO of Willow Sound Records and author of "You and the Music Business", Tara Shannon shares her expert advice. 

Want to ask a question, share a story or have a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Send an email to admin@syndicutmusic.com.

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.
 
 In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, Jessica and Mikayla discuss the importance of cover art.  Learn what cover art is, how to make yours stand out above the rest, and the importance of staying on brand.
 
Whether you need cover art for your EP, Album or Singles, knowing how to get the best art for your music and staying on brand is important. 
 
 What You'll Discover
 
- What is cover art?
- How important is branding when it comes to your art?
- DIY cover art ideas.
- How to find the right photographers to work with.

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.

In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara and Jessica talk about music festivals.  Learn about the application process, what assets you will need to apply and what the artistic directors are looking for, and how to find the right music festivals for you.

Application season is fast approaching and this episode will give you all the tools you'll need to be prepared to apply to music festivals.

What You'll Discover

- What assets you will need to include in your applications
- How to find the right music festivals to apply to
- The importance of meet and greets
- EPK's, what it stands for and what to include in them

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.

In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara and Jessica chat about preparing for attending a music conference. Learn what music conferences are, the do's and don'ts of attending one, and when you should consider going to a music conference.

If it's your first time attending a music conference or you're a regular attendee, this episode will give you the knowledge you'll need to professionally network at your next music conference.

What You'll Discover

Creating a conference blueprint

What music conferences are good for

The do's and don'ts

Helpful tips on how to make your first conference a success

Which conferences you should be attending

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.

In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara and Jessica deep dive into the world of branding. Learn tips and tools to discover your brand identity, the difference between your musical style and what your brand is, and how to start to identify your brand.

If you're just starting out, re-creating yourself and your music or just wanting to narrow in on your brand, this episode will  help you develop and define your brand identity.

What You'll Discover

What branding is NOT

What people say about you when you're not in the room

The expression of you

Three questions to help you line up the feeling of you and your brand

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs.

In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, Jessica and their musical guest, Mikayla Menzies, talk about their experiences going viral.  Learn about the harsh reality of going viral on social media, the toll it has on the mental health of artists, and what being a content creator means.

If you're worried about going viral, this episode can shed light on the good and the bad as well as help you learn how to "discover" your musical career rather than "chase" it.

What You'll Discover

The 4 C's of being a content creator

The toll social media has on artists mental health

How artists worked pre social media

The ATM method

Are you a music creator looking for coaching?

Book here!

Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry.

In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business.

YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists