Electronic Dance Money
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBeing a full-time producer and monetizing what you do in the studio is not easy. Youtube can teach you everything you need to know about how to produce. I’m here to teach you everything you need to know about how to monetize what you produce. Learn the hard lessons that I was taught, the easy way. Electronic Dance Money will be your #1 business resource for making money as Electronic Musicians and Producers.
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#018 - How Important Your Workflow Is to Doubling Your Income as EDM professionals
January 10, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhether you're a producer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, vocal producer; it doesn't matter. YOUR WORKFLOW IS EVERYTHING. If you do not have a solid workflow setup, things are going to be difficult and groggy. The essential key to success and making a good living the audio world is almost entirely revolved around how quick your output is. In order to have fast output, you have to have a fast and strong workflow. Do you have repetitive tasks that you do EVERY day? Maybe there are no...
EDM Episode 017 - Restoring Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as EDM Producers
December 27, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIt's no secret that as an EDM producer your highs are really high, but your lows can be even lower... Sometimes secluding yourself from the world around you, all to create music, can shake your foundation to its core. EDM producers, and just about every other creative out there, experience the same exact feeling... This feeling of crippling self doubt and intimidation of the others around them... That, my friends, is what we call Imposter Syndrome. Today, I'm taking a dive into what Im...
#017 - Restoring Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as EDM Producers
December 27, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIt's no secret that as an EDM producer your highs are really high, but your lows can be even lower... Sometimes secluding yourself from the world around you, all to create music, can shake your foundation to its core. EDM producers, and just about every other creative out there, experience the same exact feeling... This feeling of crippling self doubt and intimidation of the others around them... That, my friends, is what we call Imposter Syndrome. Today, I'm taking a dive into what Im...
#016 - 3 Tips to Getting More Streams on Your Tracks
December 13, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBAre you a producer that struggles with getting more streams on your tracks? Nothing says frustration like producing a song for 20+ hours just to release it to the world with getting less than 100 streams on your track. You might even be in the position where you're getting a significant amount of plays, it's just that not enough people are listening through your track to where it actually counts as a stream. If you're in this position, then this is the episode for you! Today, I'm talking...
EDM Episode 016 - 3 Tips to Getting More Streams on Your Tracks
December 13, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBAre you a producer that struggles with getting more streams on your tracks? Nothing says frustration like producing a song for 20+ hours just to release it to the world with getting less than 100 streams on your track. You might even be in the position where you're getting a significant amount of plays, it's just that not enough people are listening through your track to where it actually counts as a stream. If you're in this position, then this is the episode for you! Today, I'm talking...
Electronic Dance Money Episode 016 - 3 Tips to Getting More Streams on Your Tracks
December 13, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBAre you a producer that struggles with getting more streams on your tracks? Nothing says frustration like producing a song for 20+ hours just to release it to the world with getting less than 100 streams on your track. You might even be in the position where you're getting a significant amount of plays, it's just that not enough people are listening through your track to where it actually counts as a stream. If you're in this position, then this is the episode for you! Today, I'm talking...
EDM Episode 015 - How DJ Sean J Took His DJing Hobby and Turned it Into a Full Time Job
November 29, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 165 MBAre you wanting to play more shows and make more money as a DJ? Once you catch the addiction of learning how to spin and create high energy and verify impactful mixes, you'll never want to stop working on that craft.. Being a DJ is fun, but getting paid to DJ is even better. Today, I'm sitting down with DJ Sean J, who turned his love for DJing into a full time career. Sean is going to teach you the ins and outs of how to play this game and set yourself up for success. Prepare yourself, t...
#015 - How DJ Sean J Took His DJing Hobby and Turned it Into a Full Time Job
November 29, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 165 MBAre you wanting to play more shows and make more money as a DJ? Once you catch the addiction of learning how to spin and create high energy and verify impactful mixes, you'll never want to stop working on that craft.. Being a DJ is fun, but getting paid to DJ is even better. Today, I'm sitting down with DJ Sean J, who turned his love for DJing into a full time career. Sean is going to teach you the ins and outs of how to play this game and set yourself up for success. Prepare yourself, t...
#014 - What to Expect When Distributing Your Music
November 15, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, I got over what to expect when you're starting to distribute your music. I discuss the top 3 best distribution sites that I think will best fit you. Whether you don't want to, or just can't release through a record label, you can still distribute your own music under your own terms. Head to www.enviousaudio.com/episode14 to check out the show notes!
EDM Episode 014 - What to Expect When Distributing Your Music
November 15, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, I got over what to expect when you're starting to distribute your music. I discuss the top 3 best distribution sites that I think will best fit you. Whether you don't want to, or just can't release through a record label, you can still distribute your own music under your own terms. Head to www.enviousaudio.com/episode14 to check out the show notes!
EDM Episode 013 - Getting Paid for Your Royalties
November 01, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBNot only is getting credit for your releases important, getting the money you deserve for them is just as important. In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into how to get paid for your licensed tracks, the process behind registering your music on Performance Rights Organizations (PROs), and the difference between BMI and ASCAP. This is a necessary episode as most producers are unsure of the benefits of registering your music, or what it actually does! head to www.enviousaudio.com/e...
#013 - Getting Paid for Your Royalties
November 01, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBNot only is getting credit for your releases important, getting the money you deserve for them is just as important. In today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into how to get paid for your licensed tracks, the process behind registering your music on Performance Rights Organizations (PROs), and the difference between BMI and ASCAP. This is a necessary episode as most producers are unsure of the benefits of registering your music, or what it actually does! head to www.enviousaudio.com/e...
EDM Episode 012 - Why Your Fanbase Isn't Growing and How to Grow It
October 18, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBGrowing your fanbase can be one of the most difficult tasks to overcome... Or is it? Most producers aren't sure what they need to do to grow their fanbase or exactly how to do it. Others know how to do it, but are just to lazy to do the things that are involved with growing their fanbase. So which one are you, and which one will you be? In this episode, I take a deep dive into what is causing you to not grow your fanbase and the things you can implement today in order to help drastically ...
#012 - Why Your Fanbase Isn't Growing and How to Grow It
October 18, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBGrowing your fanbase can be one of the most difficult tasks to overcome... Or is it? Most producers aren't sure what they need to do to grow their fanbase or exactly how to do it. Others know how to do it, but are just to lazy to do the things that are involved with growing their fanbase. So which one are you, and which one will you be? In this episode, I take a deep dive into what is causing you to not grow your fanbase and the things you can implement today in order to help drastically ...
#011 - Websites and Why They're Important for Producers
October 04, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBDo you have a website setup for your artist name? No? Why not? Websites are pivotal to claiming your stake on the world wide web so more people can find you! Not only that, but also so people have a central place to get updates from you, check out new and old music, buy merch, and check out your upcoming shows! In this episode, I take you through WHY websites are important to have, WHAT you should include in your website, and HOW to build a website. Head to www.enviousaudio.com/episo...
EDM Episode 011 - Websites and Why They're Important for Producers
October 04, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBDo you have a website setup for your artist name? No? Why not? Websites are pivotal to claiming your stake on the world wide web so more people can find you! Not only that, but also so people have a central place to get updates from you, check out new and old music, buy merch, and check out your upcoming shows! In this episode, I take you through WHY websites are important to have, WHAT you should include in your website, and HOW to build a website. Head to www.enviousaudio.com/episo...
EDM Episode 010 - Why It's Important to Diversify How You Make Money as a Producer
September 20, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBAs you get better and better at production, and your marketing/promo skills get better, so too will your fanbase increase. However, that may not cut it to become the full-time producer you aspire to be. This is why I believe in the philosophy of diversifying how you make money as a producer when you're young, so that you can figure how exactly what you're best at, and enjoy the most. Once this is figured out, you're set and ready to niche down to that one thing. Becoming a tour artist is ...
#010 - Why It's Important to Diversify How You Make Money as a Producer
September 20, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBAs you get better and better at production, and your marketing/promo skills get better, so too will your fanbase increase. However, that may not cut it to become the full-time producer you aspire to be. This is why I believe in the philosophy of diversifying how you make money as a producer when you're young, so that you can figure how exactly what you're best at, and enjoy the most. Once this is figured out, you're set and ready to niche down to that one thing. Becoming a tour artist is ...
EDM Episode 009 - How These 5 Time Management Tips Will Help You Finish More Tracks
September 06, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBDo you struggle with finishing a consistent amount of tracks? The issue isn't the fact that you don't have the right gear. It's not that you need more plugins or, "that new version of *INSERT DAW NAME HERE*," Honestly, it's because you have terrible time management. In this week's episode I'm sitting down with you, one-on-one, talking about the things YOU can dow NOW to improve your time management and workflow, all so you can finish MORE tracks! Head to www.enviousaudio.com/episode9 to c...
#009 - How These 5 Time Management Tips Will Help You Finish More Tracks
September 06, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBDo you struggle with finishing a consistent amount of tracks? The issue isn't the fact that you don't have the right gear. It's not that you need more plugins or, "that new version of *INSERT DAW NAME HERE*," Honestly, it's because you have terrible time management. In this week's episode I'm sitting down with you, one-on-one, talking about the things YOU can dow NOW to improve your time management and workflow, all so you can finish MORE tracks! Head to www.enviousaudio.com/episode9 to c...
#008 - Approaching Artist Development and Taking Your Career Seriously
August 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTreading the waters of the music industry is an exhausting sprint. At times you feel so alone and unsure of what to do, where to go, or who you are as an artist. Sometimes you just don't want to put in the work to make your career, other times you don't know what to do in order to start your path. Being a full time producer, with fans, takes more than just sitting in your studio for 8 hours a day. In this episode, I sit down with Adam Reifsteck from Teknofonic. Adam has been involved with t...
EDM Episode 008 - Approaching Artist Development and Taking Your Career Seriously
August 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTreading the waters of the music industry is an exhausting sprint. At times you feel so alone and unsure of what to do, where to go, or who you are as an artist. Sometimes you just don't want to put in the work to make your career, other times you don't know what to do in order to start your path. Being a full time producer, with fans, takes more than just sitting in your studio for 8 hours a day. In this episode, I sit down with Adam Reifsteck from Teknofonic. Adam has been involved with t...
#007 - Stop Failing and Start Succeeding
August 09, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBFailure is more common than success in this industry. But, do you know what’s more common than both of those things? Lessons that put you on your path and direct exactly where you need to go in order to improve and then succeed. Stop failing and start succeeding in this episode of Electronic Dance Money. This week is a solo episode and I talk about how to handle/deal with failures and success. How to stay humble, set goals, and meet those goals so you become more successful. This is a top...
EDM Episode 007 - Stop Failing and Start Succeeding
August 09, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBFailure is more common than success in this industry. But, do you know what’s more common than both of those things? Lessons that put you on your path and direct exactly where you need to go in order to improve and then succeed. Stop failing and start succeeding in this episode of Electronic Dance Money. This week is a solo episode and I talk about how to handle/deal with failures and success. How to stay humble, set goals, and meet those goals so you become more successful. This is a top...
#006 - Approaching Record Labels and Getting Your Tracks Signed
July 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBAre you struggling to get your track signed? Are you still unsure about the best way to approach a record label? What's up guys! I'm back with a brand new episode of Electronic Dance Money! This episode is jam pack with information guided to getting your track signed to a record label, big or small. I sit down with Aleksey Weyman, owner of StoryTime Entertainment. Not only is Aleks the owner of StoryTime, but he's also a producer under the name LOWSH, and does A&R for USC Events. He dr...
EDM Episode 006 - Approaching Record Labels and Getting Your Tracks Signed
July 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBAre you struggling to get your track signed? Are you still unsure about the best way to approach a record label? What's up guys! I'm back with a brand new episode of Electronic Dance Money! This episode is jam pack with information guided to getting your track signed to a record label, big or small. I sit down with Aleksey Weyman, owner of StoryTime Entertainment. Not only is Aleks the owner of StoryTime, but he's also a producer under the name LOWSH, and does A&R for USC Events. He dr...
#005 - How to License Your Tracks and Create Passive Income
July 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBJust imagine, you're sitting in a theater, about to watch one of your favorite upcoming movies. BOOM! A track that YOU wrote is playing for the entire theater to hear! Not only that, you're making money while you and everyone watch this piece of art. This week, my guest is Sam Heights Garay. Sam has many notable credits from licensing tracks on shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Chopped, Unfriended: Dark Web, and many more... Sam and I sit down and we discuss how you can get invol...
EDM Episode 005 - How to License Your Tracks and Create Passive Income
July 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBJust imagine, you're sitting in a theater, about to watch one of your favorite upcoming movies. BOOM! A track that YOU wrote is playing for the entire theater to hear! Not only that, you're making money while you and everyone watch this piece of art. This week, my guest is Sam Heights Garay. Sam has many notable credits from licensing tracks on shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Chopped, Unfriended: Dark Web, and many more... Sam and I sit down and we discuss how you can get invol...
EDM Episode 004 - How to Successfully Stream on Twitch as a Producer
June 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode, my guest, Richie Wang a.k.a 6th Street, goes into detail about how he's managed to monetize streaming on Twitch as a producer! He shares so much useful information on how to brand yourself, be creative, and successfully stream on Twtich! Check out Richie's music on Spotify, give him a follow and add him to your playlists! Don't forget to check out his stream every Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday at 6:00 P.M. PST Head to www.enviousaudio.com/podcast to check out the show notes.
#004 - How to Successfully Stream on Twitch as a Producer
June 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode, my guest, Richie Wang a.k.a 6th Street, goes into detail about how he's managed to monetize streaming on Twitch as a producer! He shares so much useful information on how to brand yourself, be creative, and successfully stream on Twtich! Check out Richie's music on Spotify, give him a follow and add him to your playlists! Don't forget to check out his stream every Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday at 6:00 P.M. PST Head to www.enviousaudio.com/podcast to check out the show notes.
#003 - How to Brand Yourself as a Producer
June 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWhat are you trying to sell? More importantly, who are you trying to sell to? Who is your audience? This is one of the biggest things that producers struggle with. A lot of producers are unsure of what their voice is or who/where their audience is. In this episode, I sit down with Alberto De Icaza. Alberto is an audio engineer and has figured out how to hack branding on social media. Follow our advice, I guarantee you'll start yourself on a strong path! Head to www.enviousaudio.com/podc...
#002 - The Importance of Mentorship
June 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBBlogs, forums, subreddits, and just about any other online resource can only take you so far. At some point, you need a physical human being to really take you to the next step. Someone who has been in your position and can tell you exactly what your next step should be This is where mentorship comes into play. Mentorship is so vital in our industry, it's usually a free educational source that can take you beyond your means of internet education. The value that you get from sending someon...
#001 - How to Make $2,000 a Month Selling Beats
June 14, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Danny Troya from Cinco Sound. Danny is an audio engineer for Hip-Hop artists, but he first started out as a producer. Danny managed to get himself to a point where he was making over $2,000 a month just by selling his beats. Danny and I walk through the entire process of how he managed to make original beats, where he sold his beats, how he marketed his beats, and how he managed to make a livable wage from his process. Head to www.enviousaudio.com/podcast ...
EDM Episode 002 - The Importance of Mentorship
June 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBBlogs, forums, subreddits, and just about any other online resource can only take you so far. At some point, you need a physical human being to really take you to the next step. Someone who has been in your position and can tell you exactly what your next step should be This is where mentorship comes into play. Mentorship is so vital in our industry, it's usually a free educational source that can take you beyond your means of internet education. The value that you get from sending someon...
EDM Episode 003 - How to Brand Yourself as a Producer
June 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWhat are you trying to sell? More importantly, who are you trying to sell to? Who is your audience? This is one of the biggest things that producers struggle with. A lot of producers are unsure of what their voice is or who/where their audience is. In this episode, I sit down with Alberto De Icaza. Alberto is an audio engineer and has figured out how to hack branding on social media. Follow our advice, I guarantee you'll start yourself on a strong path! Head to www.enviousaudio.com/podc...
EDM Episode 001 - How to Make $2,000 a Month Selling Beats
June 08, 2019 03:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Danny Troya from Cinco Sound. Danny is an audio engineer for Hip-Hop artists, but he first started out as a producer. Danny managed to get himself to a point where he was making over $2,000 a month just by selling his beats. Danny and I walk through the entire process of how he managed to make original beats, where he sold his beats, how he marketed his beats, and how he managed to make a livable wage from his process. Head to www.enviousaudio.com/podcast ...