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I expected becoming a mom would complicate running my music business, but surprisingly enough it seems to have the opposite effect! This episode is about what can happen if the necessity for change is big enough! And definitely also worth listening to even if you’re not a parent!

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Everyone and no one is talking about the importance of building a community online. But what does that mean and why is it so vital for a successful music career? On this episode you hear the interesting conversation I had about this topic with the wonderful Lennon Bone from Stop The Starving Artist. Find out what it takes to build a community of loyal fans that support you emotionally, creatively and financially, and how to do so without losing yourself in the content creation game or feeling self conscious about promoting and selling you art. 

Get in touch with Lennon / Stop The Starving Artist

Website www.stopthestarvingartist.com

TikTok www.tiktok.com/stopthestarvingartist

Books mentioned on the episode*:

The Big Leap (Gay Hendricks) [Amazon link] / [Bol.com]

Storyworthy (Matthew Dicks) [Amazon link] / [Bol.com]

Primal Branding (Patrick Hanlon) [Amazon link] /

Three Feet From Gold (Sharon L. Lechter & Greg S. Reid)

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Hiya! I'm back to business after my maternity leave and sharing what has helped me to get my groove back after this hiatus.

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If you want more exposure as a music artist, you got to start somewhere.

But if you don't do the basic stuff, you won't go anywhere!

Consider the ways that I share on this episode, and then we can further expand during the live virtual summit that I'm hosting on April 24th, 2023 coming up at:

https://www.indieartistsummit.com

Let's go!

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Check out ‘The Journey’ - Step by step roadmap to build a thriving music business! https://susanavocalist.com/thejourney2023/

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Are you often struggling with analysis paralysis? If so, it may be sabotaging your career progress! Analysis paralysis is when you are unable to make a decision or get into action mode because you are overthinking and overanalyzing the issue or what would be the ‘perfect’ next step. But it usually does more harm than good! On this episode I discuss what causes analysis paralysis and what you can do to turn it around.

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Check out ‘The Journey’ - Step by step roadmap to build a thriving music business! https://susanavocalist.com/thejourney2023/

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December is the month many of us turn inward, reflect on the past year and set goals and intentions for the year to come. I’ve been doing this a couple years in a row now. And I honestly believe doing this so-called ‘year reset’ has actually helped me to grow over the past couple years, both on a personal and professional level.

In part 2 of the ‘goal setting for your music business miniseries’ I share my goal setting process. An intentional and practical process that will help you make a plan for your music business for the new year that not only works, but leaves you feeling excited and motivated as well!

Let’s make 2023 a breakthrough year for your music business!

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December is the month many of us turn inward, reflect on the past year and set goals and intentions for the year to come. I’ve been doing this a couple years in a row now. And I honestly believe doing this so-called ‘year reset’ has actually helped me to grow over the past couple years, both on a personal and professional level.

In this 2 part 'music business goal setting mini series'  I will walk you through my yearly reset process.

Where goal setting has the potential to leave us feeling overwhelmed, this yearly reset process is meant to help you take an intentional and self-compassionate approach to goal setting for your music business that will leave you feeling focused, inspired and excited for the new year!

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Download my free ebook “Bye, bye overwhelm! Ten tips to experience more success, joy and ease in your music career” available via https://susanavocalist.com/tentips

Check out ‘The Journey’ - Step by step roadmap to build a thriving music business! https://susanavocalist.com/thejourney2023/

Interested in working with me as your coach? Request a free 30 mins Discovery Call here.

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Click here to download my free ebook titled 'Underpaid & overworked? Avoid these 8 common mistakes for more income and ease in your music business!'

Want to work with me and turn your music business into a profitable income stream without overworking yourself? Request a free 30mins Discovery Call via this link!

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Let me take you behind the scenes of my recent mini-tour in Indonesia. I discuss the whole process from start to finish: arranging the tour, traveling, what to expect while being on tour, how to deal with different crowds etc. I’ll be sharing both the highs and the lows!

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Check out ‘The Journey’ - Step by step roadmap to build a thriving music business! https://susanavocalist.com/thejourney2023/

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On the previous episode I shared how I was faced with some online trolls while promoting a new cycle of my online program The Journey. And on this episode I wanted to elaborate a bit more on that and talk about how I manage to put online criticism - or criticism in general - in perspective.

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Download my free ebook “Bye, bye overwhelm! Ten tips to experience more success, joy and ease in your music career” available via https://susanavocalist.com/tentips

Check out ‘The Journey’ - Step by step roadmap to build a thriving music business! https://susanavocalist.com/thejourney2023/

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Do you doubt yourself sometimes because building your music career doesn’t feel as effortless as some other artists can make it look? Or because the results you are going for don’t seem to be happening for you? Then this episode is for you!

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Are you approaching the end of the year in disappointment or frustration over your music career ambitions? The winter holidays are perhaps the slowest season for the music industry, so now is the time to be planning how to start next year strong. Get candid with Cameron as he shares his trials and tribulations, how to identify self-sabotage, and how to reflect on the past; these are the keys to unlocking your future.

Resource drops: 

• Damian Keyes – “It’s Time To Quit Music.”

Past Episode Workshops:

• Episode 3: Will You Take Control?
• Episode 8: 11 Intelligent Questions…
• Episode 16: Ikigai (How to Find Your Brand Identity)
• Episode 25: Mindset Makeover (Follow up with Episodes 26-28)

Modern Producer Secrets Podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and business mentoring to music producers and composers. 

Producer & Host: Cameron Bashaw

Editorial: Cameron Bashaw

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Published by: Teknofic Recordings LLC

Intro Song: Under The Sun (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor

Outro song: Relapse (instrumental) – Pollux & Castor

My special guest this week is Christian Burns, a multi-platinum selling artist and award winning songwriter from the UK! Christian has built a long lasting career in music and developed multiple income streams in his music business, such as: songwriting, releasing music as a recording artist, touring, songwriting & vocal producer coaching, NFTs and starting his own label! 

With such an impressive resume it was a no brainer for me to invite him on the show. I just knew he would have a lot of valuable insights to share!

Connect with Christian
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christianburns_/

Record Ready Academy https://www.recordreadyacademy.com/

Official website https://www.christianburns.com/

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Advice and guidance from peers and industry professionals can really benefit you on your music career building journey. However, not all advice is good advice. And how do you find a balance between listening to others, and listening to yourself and staying true to your own unique path? On this episode I discuss what to be mindful of when you seek advice and how to make music career advice work for you, not against you.

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In this episode, our guests are Ben Johnson and Lauren Conklin, an extremely talented musical couple as artists, songwriters, producers, and performers.

We chatted about setting goals and work ethic, giving constructive criticism to your partner, supporting each other in an industry with high highs and low lows, and how they stay married when Ben wakes Lauren up at 2am for songwriting inspiration.

From meeting at an orchestra camp in middle school to reconnecting and falling in love in college at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, Ben and Lauren are passionate about creating fulfilling careers and encouraging not just each other, but their friends in doing the same.

If you need some inspiration to keep going in your creative field, this episode is for you. We talk about what separates the successful from the hopeful, how to counteract feelings of aimlessness, and what’s to be gained by simply showing up.

This conversation was fun, refreshing, and really encouraging. We hope you enjoy it!

Links Mentioned in Episode:
As Real As You Make It (film)

Steal Like an Artist By Austin Kleon 

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon 

The Zeigarnik Effect 

Believe by Meek Mill and Justin Timberlake

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 

Malcom Gladwell’s 10,000 hours rule

While My Guitar Gently Weeps | Help! by Frankie Orella and Lauren Conklin

Water Music Part II Ep

Ocean Conservancy

Guest Links:
Ben’s Website

Ben’s Instagram 

Lauren’s Website

Lauren’s Instagram 

LisforLuckyCreations

Track45 Website

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Are you interested in having a career in the music industry? Do you want to learn what it takes to make it in the music industry from a couple of highly experienced musicians? Do you want to hear the truth?  If so, then this podcast is for you!  When you hear the phrase, “music is in their blood” that for certain describes the Scharff brothers, Adam & Michael, of Mentoring for the Modern Musician !  These brothers are passionate about helping others to “keep your joy for the music” by teaching you what to expect if you choose a career in the music industry and they also share how to become fulfilled with your career as a musician. 

Along with providing countless services for musicians such as mentoring, coaching, producing, recording, writing, teaching, and the list goes on….they are now also sharing their years of experience for free on their website and in their fun, informative, entertaining and just all-around amazing podcast, also named Mentoring for the Modern Musician.

The great advice/tips that Michael & Adam share in this podcast could easily be applied to any career, or just life in general, and for that reason we think everyone will enjoy this podcast with the Scharff brothers.  We had such a blast interviewing these guys! Make sure you stick around to the end of the podcast for a special surprise/treat.  You won’t want to miss it!

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