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Gab and Jam

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Even rock stars need inspiration (through a mash-up of music, art, film, photos, etc.). Watch us D.I.Y. Rock Stars find our muse; while doing “regular” life. Blooming Prejippie.

Here we are chopping it up about the D.I.Y. Rock Star lifestyle, music, and other creative mindest culture. Our talk show, "Gab & Jam," is available in the following formats:
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Episodes

279. Making Decisions Faster (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

February 26, 2023 22:57 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

279. Making decisions faster (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description There are times—and reasons—to make decisions quickly for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. If you struggle in indecision sometime, this might give you the motivation to decide quicky. Inspired by the Accidental Creative Podcast “Closing Doors” episode: https://player.fm/series/the-accidental-creative-creativity-innovation-and-doing-brilliant-work/closing-doors #decisionmaking #fasterdecisions #howto #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloo...

278. Why Do I Need To Market (as A D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Podcast

February 19, 2023 23:51 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

278. Why do I need to market (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Video Description If you want to share your art with more than your friends and family, you have to do this. Here’s why you need to market (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star). #whymarket #musicianlife #marketbetter #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Inspired by Art Juice Podcast’s Marketing Your Art without Marketing [193] https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?c=sharelink&af_dp=stitcher://episode/211373440&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episo...

277 81 Types Of Social Media Posts Podcast

February 13, 2023 01:26 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

277 81 Types of social media posts Video Description As a D.I.Y. Rock Star, we often need to feed the social media beast, which means you will need to have a variety of types of posts, if you plan to be successful at it. This episode was inspired by the Social Media Today website: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/81-different-types-of-social-media-post-to-amaze-your-followers-infographi/624428/ We’re going to share a few ideas about WHAT to share to help a fellow D.I.Y. Rock Star out. ...

276. Learn Yourself (to Move Forward As A D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

February 05, 2023 20:42 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

276. Learn yourself (to move forward as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Getting past hindrances like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, comparing yourself to others’ success may take some resiliency. That’s where this topic helps. #knowthyself #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode for the full discussion and/or the accompanying blog post: https://bit.ly/276knowyourselfblog Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our...

275. 3 Easy Ways To Share Behind The Scenes Content (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

January 29, 2023 19:14 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

275. 3 Easy ways to share behind the scenes content (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description This topic was inspired by a Craft Podcast (Elise Gets Crafty: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elise-gets-crafty/id818930816?i=1000513704505 ) But since this is a topic that we’re currently in the process of working through, we thought ALL content creators, frankly, could benefit from this info. After all, who DOESN’T want to know an EASIER way to share behind the scenes content?! #behind...

274. Music - Related Documentaries 2 Podcast

January 22, 2023 20:14 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

274. Music-Related Documentaries #2 Video Description We can’t believe it’s been nearly 3 years since our last installment of music-related documentaries. –Check out the first one, if you’re intrigued: https://bit.ly/127musicdocsvid We’re back with just a few additional inspiring ones for you all to check out. #documentaries #music #whattowatch #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the episode for the full discussion. Here’s the blog post that accompanies this episode: http...

273. Will AI Help Or Hurt The D.I.Y. Rock Star? Podcast

January 16, 2023 17:34 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

273. Will AI help or hurt the D.I.Y. Rock Star? Video Description The topic has been ALL around us during this past holiday season and we’ve seen some demonstrations about how it can write a movie, write a blog post, and, yes, write a song. How beneficial or detrimental is this to the D.I.Y. Rock Star? #AI #vision #artificialintelligence #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie From all the of the posts we’ve been seeing—here’s a Castos post: https://castos.com/ai-text-generators/ and e...

272. Goals For 2023 Podcast

January 06, 2023 21:37 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

272. Goals for 2023 Video Description We’ve done this every year since 2019 and, like last year, we’ve decided to keep it simple. Here are the few things we plan to focus on in 2023. #goals2023 #vision #newyear #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie See the episode for the full discussion and the blog post for more on each goal at https://bit.ly/272goalsfor2023blog Vox’s Goals: 1. Stay creative 2. Finish the book (pre-order: https://bit.ly/prejippiebklanding ) 3. Nurture the new Patr...

271. Staying The Course (Math Plus Feelings) (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Day 12 Podcast

December 21, 2022 22:30 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions 12. Staying the course; “math plus feelings” ep 271 This is just a peek in the window of our current minimalism journey. Practice Gratitude As corny as it sounds, when we stop to figure out WHY we’re buying MANY things, we’ll realize that we are trying to “fill a hole” in our lives. By stopping often and asking ourselves what we are grateful for right now, we become more content and less compulsive, which can save you a l...

269. Healthy Simplified Eating (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Day 10 Podcast

December 20, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Healthy simplified eating ep 269 With food: Keeping things simple is not as hard as you might think in the beginning. Sometimes it just takes doing some advance decision making and once the ideas or principles are in place, it’s easy to just refer back to your new checklist for what to do and what NOT to do. As you MAY know, I have lost 15 pounds in the last 4 months by deciding in advance on these 3 tactics: 1. No takeou...

270. Healthy Home Products (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Day 11 Podcast

December 18, 2022 21:03 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Healthy home products ep 270 Part of the minimalist aesthetic is simplifying the number of products that you buy and use. While I NEVER could see myself as someone who would take the time and energy to make my own personal care and home products, there were two “recipes” that have worked REALLY well. • Found out that the homemade deodorant—from baking soda mixed with coconut oil— REALLY works and feels better (because it’s a...

268. Simplifying Homelife; Time Versus Money (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Day 9 Podcast

December 17, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Simplifying Homelife Time Versus Money ep 268 We know that it seems EASY to conflate spending LESS with minimalism, but there are times when I have to decide WHICH—time or money—is going to help me simplify my life. Therefore, I am CONSTANTLY doing the trade off to time versus money. Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023! You MIGHT like: • 2019 Tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogvember2019playlist...

267. Detox Your Inbox (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Day 8 Podcast

December 16, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Digital Declutter ep 267 Here’s a “detox your inbox” list. These are 4 easy ways of getting rid of digital clutter: 1. unsubscribe to unwanted emails 2. put spam in the proper folders EVERYTIME you see it 3. be thoughtful enough on the front end to put downloaded files and screenshots into the proper folders 4. rename screenshots right away (so that you don’t lose track of them and so that you can put them in their proper f...

266. Financial Minimalism; Spend Less (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Day 6 Podcast

December 14, 2022 23:00 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Financial; Spend less ep 266 Feel more: • Power • Clarity • Freedom Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023! You MIGHT like: • 2019 Tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogvember2019playlist • 2021 Health & Wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogmas2021playlist Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book? Here’s the link, if you want t...

265. Easy Ways To Declutter Your Space (for D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Day 5

December 14, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Declutter ep 265 Ideas for: • Your home • Your studio • Your workspace Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023! You MIGHT like: • 2019 Tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogvember2019playlist • 2021 Health & Wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogmas2021playlist Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book? Here’s the link, if you want...

263. Why Our Entry Into Minimalism Is Unique As D.I.Y. Rock Stars Day 3 Podcast Podmas 2022

December 12, 2022 17:30 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Why our entry into minimalism is unique as D.I.Y. Rock Stars ep 263 What is DIFFERENT than typical folks..... Here’s to a kickoff to healthy habits for 2023! You MIGHT like: • 2019 Tips for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogvember2019playlist • 2021 Health & Wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: https://bit.ly/blogmas2021playlist Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our fi...

264. How To Fit Implementing Minimalism Into Your Schedule (as A D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Day 4 Podcast

December 11, 2022 22:19 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Scheduling ep 264 While minimalism is a way of life, it takes some time and planning in order to put in the effort. –If you are like me, I found the idea of decluttering the entire house—with 20 years of dysfunction—to be daunting. So, here are some tips to help you ease into it: • Don’t have to do it all at the same time (which is daunting) • Can start anywhere you like. • One of the first videos I watched showed a woman...

262. Reasons WE Chose To Try Minimalism (as D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Podcast Day 2 Podmas 2022

December 11, 2022 12:58 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions Day 2. Reasons why minimalism is a good fit now ep 262 a. Reasons I am opting for minimalism, in general: i. Less stress Enjoy life MORE (by being intentional) ii. Get the most value out of things b. Reasons why, specifically: 1. In need of a whole declutter (it’s been 20 years AND transitioning to empty nest) 2. Would love to keep things tidy (so that the house is always company ready) 3. Would like to be able to clean...

261. Try A Little Minimalism As A D.I.Y. Rock Star Podcast Day 1 Podmas 2022

December 11, 2022 00:16 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star Podmas 2022 Video Descriptions 1. Welcome ep 261 Well, you could say that we LIKE a challenge. –That’s a nod to our “6 Reasons for Doing a Song Challenge” ep 259 (add link). –But really, PART of the reason we’ve done Podmas for the last few years is that we like to give you all a BIG dose of some encouragement, tips, insight, etc. before the start of a new year; since we know that MOST of us have new goals for a new year. THESE episodes are intended to ...

260 Podmas Is Coming Podcast

December 03, 2022 00:13 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

260 Podmas is coming Video Description Hey, fellow D.I.Y. Rock Stars! We are dropping Podmas 2022, starting December 12 and going through December 25, 2022. This year’s topic is Minimalism and the D.I.Y. Rock Star and will handle issues like: 1. Unique to D.I.Y. Rock Star 2. Declutter 3. Financial; Spend less and Save more 4. Digital declutter 5. Healthy eating and personal care 6. Staying the course; “math plus feelings” As you KNOW, we’re not here to spout rules at you. –We KNOW that yo...

259 6 Benefits Of Doing A Song Challenge For The D.I.Y. Rock Star Podcast

November 26, 2022 18:38 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

259 6 Benefits of doing a song challenge Video Description Setting up some type of songwriting challenge is great way to get excited about creating, sharing, and can amass material quickly. There are also some more benefits. Check out the episode to hear more. #songchallenge #yearlygoals #growthhack #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/259songchallengeblog We’d LOVE to know what you th...

258 Nature Or Nurture What Makes A Musical Genius Podcast

November 20, 2022 21:59 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

258 Nature or Nurture What makes a Musical Genius Video Description We have a feeling that folks have debated this since before Mozart’s time, but when we find exceptionally gifted music icons, it prompts us mere mortals to ask if they were born that way or were they created? Our intention is to get YOU talking to us by proposing the ideas and letting you share YOUR opinions on this debatable topic. #musicalgenius #naturevsnurture #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the e...

257 How To Be A Better Boss (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

November 15, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

257 How to be a better boss (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description #betterboss #bebetter #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie As D.I.Y. Rock Stars, sometimes we have to bring in others to help us realize our vision—like, if you’re a vocalist, but you hire out producer duties to someone else—you need to be able to manage your "employee”—for lack of a better word—so that you can get the BEST results from the situation. In other words, you may need to buy the skills that you do n...

256. Is The Taxi Road Rally Worth It For The D I Y Rock Star Podcast

November 08, 2022 18:53 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

256. Is the Taxi Road Rally Worth It? Video Description Taxi Road Rally 2022: Is a membership really worth it? #taximusicservice #musicconference #taxiroadrally2022 #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie We came away with 6 surprising discoveries from our recent trip to Los Angeles for this conference. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/256taxiworthitblog Also, official session replays are said to become available at https://...

255 If You Aren’t In It For The Long Run, Don’t Even Start (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

October 30, 2022 21:46 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

255 If you aren’t in it for the long run, don’t even start (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description This episode has been brewing in us for a while, but listening to a recent episode of one of my favorite podcasts, Every Day is Saturday, re-iterated what we ALREADY believe. #longhaul #goviral #overnightsensation #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Listen to the episode to hear the 3 things to try before you decide if being a D.I.Y. Rock Star is for you. Did you know that along...

254. Why Do I Need An Email List (as A D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

October 23, 2022 18:43 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

254 Why you need an email list (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description I THOUGHT we had discussed this, but realized that we did not have any ONE episode that spoke DIRECTLY to this. Plus, we wanted to give you a downloadable list of specific tips, as well as a band email template, if you’re ready to start your email list. #emaillist #basics #notjustsocialmedia #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Want to know what three reasons YOU need an email list? Check out the episode to hea...

253. Should The Number Of Fans And Followers Matter (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

October 16, 2022 20:11 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

253 Should the number of fans and followers matter (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description I know! It SOUNDS counter-intuitive and ALMOST sounds “unartful,” because I have been the FIRST to say that I don’t care how many fans, followers, and likes we have, but the truth is that it DOES matter for all of the following reasons—and MORE! #dofollowerscount #likes #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie We discuss 6 Reasons why the number of fans and followers matter. Check out the epi...

252. Why Do I Need A Website (as A D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

October 09, 2022 18:56 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

252 Why do I need a website (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Not only is this a follow up to EPK Basics episode, (https://bit.ly/251epkbasicsvid ), but it is a very current topic on the mind of not only up and coming, but veteran D.I.Y. Rock Stars, as well. We will answer the 3 most common questions we hear about websites. #website #hq #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Get your free artist website checklist here: https://bit.ly/252websitechecklist Did you know that alon...

251 Electronic Press Kit Basics (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

October 02, 2022 18:06 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

251 Electronic Press Kit Basics (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Being able to explain your music, showcase your style and links all in one document is still an effective marketing tool. That’s why in this episode, we share more about what it is, why you would want one, and give you a chance to download a checklist and a template for your own EPK. #epk #presskit #musicmarketing #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and ch...

250. Secrets To A Long Lasting Marriage (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

September 25, 2022 21:08 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

250 Secrets to a Long Lasting Marriage (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description As you might ALREADY know, we’ve been married 34 years and folks seem to think that’s a miracle. We appreciate that our journey is VERY different from that of many folks—in and out of the artistic world—but we think that there are principles that any couple can put into practice that will help their relationship thrive. That’s what we want to share in this episode. #relationshipgoals #musicandmarriage #diyr...

249. Is It The Song That’s Good Or Is It The Production Podcast

September 17, 2022 22:52 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

249. Is it the song that’s good or is it the production Video Description This piggybacks on “what’s a great song” episode (Gab & Jam, ep 175: https://bit.ly/Ep175greatsongvid ) The songwriting gurus tell us to “start with a ‘great’ song,” but in this episode, we’re going to push back on that notion: #goodsong #goodproduction #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/249goodprodblog Did you kn...

248. What’s The Difference Between Style And Voice Podcast

September 11, 2022 22:47 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

248. What’s the difference between style and voice Video Description One of the reasons that we chose this topic is because it is fascinating to us as artists AND because we know that MANY folks are tempted to feel like the terms “style” and “voice” are synonymous. –In fact, many people seem to use these words interchangeably, along with the term “genre.” We want to show how they are related, but NOT the same. Why should you care about distinguishing style from voice? Marketing your music...

247. Appropriation Or Appreciation- Where Is The Line Podcast

September 04, 2022 17:25 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

247. Appropriation or appreciation? This is quite a contentious topic, we know, but we think it’s worth exploring, since we have our OWN questions about where the line lies. So, this is just us exploring some of the thoughts underlying the issue. #appropriation #musicappreciation #musiciology #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/247appropriateblog Did you know that along with putting together our next...

246. Basic Recording Studio Set - Up (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

August 28, 2022 19:14 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

246. Basic Recording Studio Set-up (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) video description We’ve owned our own recording studio since 1986, which means that we have consistently asked ourselves these 6 general questions upon each re-thinking–and re-iteration and add-on–to our studio. We think it’s useful for any creator to have a place to experiment with ideas and to, potentially, publish their own work. Whether you write EDM, are a band, or are a solo singer/songwriter artist, it is in your favor ...

245. D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind #4 Musical Discoveries Hacks Tips Podcast

August 20, 2022 22:09 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MB

245. D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind #4 musical discoveries hacks tips Video Description We’re taking an August break, but we DIDN'T want to leave you hanging. That’s why we invite you to check out these episodes on topics you may have missed: #hacks #tips #catchup #musicaldiscoveries #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book? Here’s the link, if you want to pre-order: https://bit.ly/prejippiebklandin...

244. D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind #3 Social Media YouTube Motivation Mindset Podcast

August 13, 2022 21:44 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MB

244. D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind #3 social media YouTube motivation mindset Video Description We’re taking an August break, but we DIDN'T want to leave you hanging. That’s why we invite you to check out these episodes on topics you may have missed: #socialmedia #youtube #mindset #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/242rsr1blog Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we...

243. D.I.Y. Rock Star Roundup #2 Bass Songwriting Branding Podcast

August 07, 2022 17:56 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MB

243. D.I.Y. Rock Star Roundup #2 bass songwriting branding Video Description We’re taking an August break, but we DIDN'T want to leave you hanging. That’s why we invite you to check out these episodes on topics you may have missed on bass playing, songwriting, and branding. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/242rsr1blog Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book? Here’s the li...

242. D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind #1 Unboxings Travel Wellness Podcast

August 02, 2022 19:50 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB

242. D.I.Y. Rock Star Rewind #1 unboxings travel wellness Video Description We’re taking an August break, but we DIDN'T want to leave you hanging. That’s why we invite you to check out these episodes—and videos!—on topics you may have missed. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/242rsr1blog Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book? Here’s the link, if you want to pre-order: ht...

241. What Do You Do When Real Life Interrupts Your Artistic Process? Podcast

July 24, 2022 19:21 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

241. What do you do when real life interrupts your artistic process Video Description As a D.I.Y. Rock Star, you have to NOT ONLY grow/maintain your artistic exploration, outreach, and dialing in the vision, but also you are living real life in the meantime. This means that you are likely holding down a day job, may have some kids and a spouse, and need to balance it all as best you can. THAT’S where this episode comes in. Lean on these ideas when “real life” strikes and takes you away fr...

240. 6 Things We Love About Toronto Podcast

July 17, 2022 19:04 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB

240. 6 things we love about Toronto Video Description As you might already now, we have been to Toronto four times now—the latest vlog should be up by the time this airs (https://bit.ly/toronto2022vlog ). There are SO many reasons that we keep going back, but in an effort to keep this short, we are going to share our top 6 reasons for continuing to return to Toronto time after time. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/240toronto6po...

239. 6 Strategies For Rebounding From Creative Burnout Podcast

July 10, 2022 21:29 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

239 6 Strategies For Rebounding from Creative Burnout Video Description As you know, we are always looking to add to our list of actionable strategies to keep rebound from creative burnout. That’s where this episode comes in. Inspired by: The Accidental Creative podcast “Check out 6 Strategies For Dealing With Creative Burnout (from 2021)” https://accidentalcreative.com/tac/6-strategies-for-dealing-with-creative-burnout-from-2021/ Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and ch...

238. 3 More Strategies To Get Creatively Unstuck Podcast

July 03, 2022 21:55 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

238 3 More strategies to get creatively unstuck Video Description As you know, we are always looking to add to our list of actionable strategies to keep the creativity flowing. That’s where this episode comes in. It was inspired by Creative Pep Talk: Check out 370 - 5 Pieces of Incredible Creative Advice that Lit Me On Fire with Zak Rosen of the Best Advice Show https://creative-pep-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/370 Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog ...

237. 10 Ways To Nurture Your Fans Podcast

June 26, 2022 19:25 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

237 10 ways to nurture your fans Video Description As D.I.Y. Rock Stars, folks who have decided that we’re “their folks” are some of our most valuable assets. This episode piggybacks on our 3 Summer Music Promo Tips (https://bit.ly/232summerpromoblog ) with some additional ways to nurture those folks who’ve already shown interest in you and your music. This episode was Inspired by the Other Record Labels podcast, episode 188, “How to Surprise Your Fans.” Check out the episode to hear the...

236 How To Give Better Interviews (for D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Podcast

June 20, 2022 20:52 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

236 How to give better interviews (for D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Video Description As D.I.Y. Rock Stars, we may need to give an interview or two from time to time. I ran across this episode that shared some ways to do that better. We incorporated the essence of their tips along with some of what we have figured out. This episode was Inspired by the You Are the Brand podcast, episode 330: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-you-personal-branding/id828811790?i=1000564648749 Check out the ...

235. How NOT To Let The News Discourage You (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

June 12, 2022 17:43 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

235. How NOT to let the news discourage you (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Not that we haven’t talked about this one before—see our https://bit.ly/blogmas2021blog , but this particular post was inspired by Ruth Soukup (of the Do It Scared podcast ) email newsletter. Her big idea is that, with all the bad news that’s going on in the world today, it’s important for an entrepreneur to maintain a strong, hopeful frame of mind. In order to do that, she suggests that folks do five th...

234. Should You Buy Ads For Your Music? Podcast

June 05, 2022 20:59 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

234. Should you buy ads for your music? Video Description We KNOW that this is a contentious topic, but give us a minute to explain why we are emphatic about it. #ads #music #fanfinder #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie While this idea was piqued my interest from the Creative Juice podcast episode, episode 221 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-juice/id1216865479?i=1000564761305 ), but it really builds on what we’ve heard from some of our favorite fellow creators, li...

233. 5 Ways To Tell If A Song Is A Hit Podcast

May 30, 2022 21:25 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

233. 5 Ways to tell if a song is a hit Video Description You KNOW that we like to explore those age-old questions that face D.I.Y. Rock Stars, so this one is no different. Today’s topic answers the question, “How can I tell if my song is a hit?” Over the years, these are the 5 ways that we’ve identified. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/233issongahitblog Here are the 5 ways to tell if your song is a hit: 1. Chart position (o...

232. 3 Summer Music Promo Tips Podcast

May 22, 2022 19:45 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

232. 3 Summer Music Promo Tips Video Description Hey, you KNOW how we do—we get inspired by our fellow music promotion folks—so, this post is not much different. This one is inspired by Ariel Hyatt’s post: https://www.cyberprmusic.com/10-tips-music-promotion-summer/ We like it, because it helps show you some actions that you can take to move your creative empire forward, which is our regular JAM around here—and is REALLY the reason why we even bother to share this kind stuff with you. –I...

231. How To Turn Your Critic Into Your Coach Podcast

May 14, 2022 23:18 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

231. How to turn your critic into your coach Video Description I KNOW I seem to say this a lot, but this very slight mindset shift BLEW my mind. That’s why we had to share it with you all, fellow D.I.Y. Rock Stars! As is often the case, the topic was inspired by listening to Online Marketing Made Easy podcast, #457: Embracing Radical Confidence With Lisa Bilyeu https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-marketing-made-easy-with-amy-porterfield/id594703545?i=1000559553658 Hey, check o...

230. 10k YouTube Subs- How’d We Get Here Podcast

May 08, 2022 19:57 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

230. 10k YouTube Subs: How’d we get here? Video Description Don’t know, but these are the things we THINK contributed: 1. Consistency (we have been at it for a little over 5 years now; we post weekly, pretty much without fail) 2. Shorts (addition this past 3 months; our son approached us about adding shorts to our YouTube, more clips to TikTok, and Reels on Instagram; if you are interested in contacting him for that, his email is [email protected]) 3. Happy accidents (playlist mistake...

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