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Gab & Jam Ep 151 I’d Rather Be Awful, Than Be Blah…. Podcast

November 08, 2020 21:19 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Ep 151 I’d Rather be Awful, Than Be Blah…. Video Description This topic is adjacent to a topic that it has taken us about 30 years to figure out, that the girl that’s ugly is more memorable than the girl that’s perfectly pretty. Hey, you’re just going to have to tune it to know what the hell we’re talking about with this one! #awful #sugarfit #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #movements #whosays #musicianlifestyle #artisticfreedom #diyrockstar 5 Points to Consider for Being Memorable Rather ...

186. How To Stay Motivated To Do ALL The Things (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) On Gab & Jam

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

186. How to stay motivated to do ALL the things (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)? Description As D.I.Y. Rock Stars, we’ve got quite a lot to juggle already; how do you stay motivated to write songs, podcast, record music videos, do Spotify pre-saves, etc.? Here are AT LEAST 6 ways to do just that. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion. #motivation #allthethings #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #songwriter #music #artist Here’s what we’re into now: • Tom Ray’s Art Podcas...

187. How To Turn Resale Shop Finds Into Stage Outfits (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) On Gab & Jam

November 07, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

187. How to turn resale shop finds into stage/video/photoshoot outfits (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description This piggybacks on episode 185 (https://bit.ly/185thriftingvid ), where we learned about how thrifting can help the D.I.Y. Rock Stars in a variety of ways. THIS episode is intended to give specific tips for choosing and styling your resale shop finds to create those D.I.Y. Rock Star looks. Here are tips: 1. Look for stand out colors and patterns. 2. Look for items that comple...

188. Why Are There So Many Jerks In The Music Business On Gab & Jam

November 06, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

188. Why are there so many jerks in the music business?! Video Description We’ve said this before, but it REALLY hit home when we started the blog, I realized that the blogging community was so open and supportive, sharing resources, advice, and sharing each other’s posts. This was such a surprise to me, because we’ve been in the music business circles for three decades and folks seem to NOT do any of that. In fact, you have to find out about opportunities in the streets and you have to be...

189. 5 Ways NOT To Be A Jerk Especially In The Music Business Podcast

November 05, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

189. 5 Ways NOT to be a jerk especially in the music business Video Description This follows up on our last episode, where we tried to figure out what there seem to be SO many jerks in the music business (https://bit.ly/188jerksvid). In THIS episode, we try to give those who DON’T want to receive that label by accident—or on purpose—some advice on how to be better. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion. #dontbeajerk #musicbusiness #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #so...

190. The Value Of Investing In Coaching (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

November 04, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

190. The value of investing in coaching (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description If you’re not aware, we’ve finally invested in music business coaching—something that, as D.I.Y. Rock Stars, we probably would have scoffed at just a few short years ago. While we don’t know what the outcome will be, we wanted to try to explain why it finally seemed important to go this route. 3 Reasons to hire a coach (for D.I.Y. Rock Stars): 1. Takes us from one place to another in our learning. (Is an...

191. Tips For Owning Covers (for D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Podcast

November 03, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

191 Tips for owning covers (for D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Video Description As D.I.Y. Rock Stars, sometimes we have to pull folks in by doing songs that they already love, but there ARE ways to make sure that as you get their attention, you turn them into fans of your original music. Here are some tips to help drawn folks in. (Inspired by Creative Juice podcast, ep. 184 https://indepreneur.io/podcast/ep184-growing-an-organic-fan-base-writing-for-katy-perry-and-building-a-music-career ) Check out ...

192. 8 Reasons To Network For Introverts (ESPECIALLY D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Podcast

November 02, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

192 8 Reasons to Network for introverts (ESPECIALLY D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Video Description For TRUE introverts, networking is almost a dirty word. It SHOULDN’T be. In fact, we’ve found out why and how EVEN D.I.Y. Rock Stars will appreciate putting a little extra effort into this highly avoidable pursuit. #networking #diyrockstar #introverts #prejippie #tips #bloomingprejippie Here’s the blog post: https://bit.ly/networkingforintroblog Listen to the episode to hear the full discussion. ...

Gab and Jam Ep 150 Goals: Why Less Is More (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

November 01, 2020 17:05 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Ep 150 Goals: Why less is more (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description This is a follow up to our “19 for 2019” (http://bit.ly/19for2019blog ) and our “20 for 2020”( http://bit.ly/20for2020goalsvidprej ), where we shared our plans for the year. All we can say is that 2020 is unfolding and is forcing us to look at things differently to decide what is REALLY important. So, we’ve changed slightly in our thinking (as we are sure many of you have). We discuss the 4 reasons why when it comes...

194. 7 Networking Strategies For Introverts (ESPECIALLY D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Podcast

November 01, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

194 7 networking strategies for introverts (ESPECIALLY D.I.Y. Rock Stars) Video Description Here’s what you’ve been waiting for, which is a follow-up to our last episode, 192. 8 Reasons to Network for Introverts (ESPECIALLY D.I.Y. Rock Stars) (video: https://bit.ly/192networkintrovid ). Check out the episode for all the tips for folks who hate the idea of networking. #networking #introverts #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #songwriter #music #artist Here’s what we’re into now:...

195 How To Turn FOMO Into JOMO (for The D.I. Y. Rock Star)

October 31, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

195 How to turn FOMO into JOMO (for the D.I. Y. Rock Star) As a D.I.Y. Rock Star, it’s tough to do ALL the things…. That’s why we say you’ve got to decide what you’re simply NOT going to do and be okay with it. Deciding how to make those trades is what this episode is about. Inspired by Accidental Creative podcast (episode Check out Oliver Burkeman on 4,000 Weeks ( https://bit.ly/ac4000weekspod ). Check out the episode for the full discussion. What do you think? Do you remember whe...

193 Best Music - Related Advice I Have Ever Received From D.I.Y. Rock Stars

October 30, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

193 Best music-related advice I have ever received Video Description We asked you all what was the best music-related advice you’ve received and here’s what you said: Featuring: 1. Latrissa M. Thomas 2. Nigel Watson 3. Sherelle Cary Smith 4. Gary E. Andrews 5. Susie Schwartz 'Suschwa Music' 😊 6. Faith McLean "Faith Amber" 😃 7. Joe Probst 8. Bruce 9. Vox #bestadvice #musicbiz #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #songwriter #music #artist Here’s what we’re into now: • Join our Str...

196 D.I.Y. Rock Star Holiday Planning 2021 Podcast

October 29, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB

196 D.I.Y. Rock Star Holiday Planning Video Description It’s that time again. It comes EVERY year, but it seems like it sneaks up on folks somehow…😳🤷🏽‍♀️ ESPECIALLY D.I.Y. Rock Stars?? No, here’s how to plan ahead to take advantage of the holiday season to advance your creative empire. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion. What about you? What special D.I .Y. Rock Star pre-planning are you doing this year? We’d love to support you. Drop it in the comments below. #holiday #pr...

197 Are You Motivated By The Push Or By The Pull? Podcast

October 28, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

197 Are you motivated by the push or by the pull? Video Description Does praise motivate you? Or does criticism make you do your best? Here’s how to take advantage of this energy. #motivation #push #pull #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #gabandjam Check out the episode to hear the full discussion. Here’s what we’re into now: • Tom Ray’s Art Podcast: https://bit.ly/tomraypodcast • “Sugar Fit” on Darkest Corners of the World Podcast S2 E3 http://bit.ly/sugarfitdarkestpod • “Flyi...

198. How To Stay Organized As A D.I.Y. Rock Star Podcast

October 26, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

198 How to stay organized as a D.I.Y. Rock Star Video Description Part of our “Work Smart and Not Hard” series; Based on “Other Record Labels” podcast ( Check out Quick Tip: How to Keep Your Record Label Organized )https://bit.ly/otherrecordsorgpod Check out the episode to hear the full discussion. #organization #stayorganized #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #songwriter #music #artist Here’s what we’re into now: • Tom Ray’s Art Podcast: https://bit.ly/tomraypodcast • “Sugar Fit...

Gab and Jam Ep 149 Take A Break? Why It's Important For The D.I.Y. Rock Star Podcast

October 25, 2020 22:44 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Ep 149 Take a break? Why it's important for the D.I.Y. Rock Star Video Description We know this seems counter-intuitive to many of the things that we’ve said, because we’re all about that D.I.Y. Rock Star hustle, but there are REALLY good reasons to step back every now and again, and to take a break in the action, for the following 4 reasons (among others). Why take a break? 1. To figure out if you on the right path 2. To rest and restore (You are the foundation upon which your D.I.Y. Rock...

Gab & Jam Ep 160 Today’s Music Sucks! 🤮 Podcast

October 25, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Ep 160 Today’s music sucks! 🤮 Video Description This is a sentiment that we have uttered quite a few times, but have we given this idea the 4 QUESTION TEST? If you’re saying this, then it will benefit you to check out our discussion. What do you think? Does ALL music suck? We’d love to hear what you think. Leave us a comment. #newmusicsucks #oldschool #bettermusic #howtofindgoodmusic #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #gabandjam We have decided, upon popular demand, to offer yo...

199. D.I.Y. Rock Star Preview On Gab & Jam Podcast

October 24, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MB

199 D.I.Y. Rock Star Preview Video Description We’re heading into the end of the year and there’s quite a lot going on (as we alluded to in episode 196—D.I.Y. Rock Star Holiday Planning). We just wanted to let you all know what’s on tap for the end of the year, because we are super excited that despite Covid, we’re continuing to finetune our creative voice. Here are a few quick highlights: 1. Vlogmas (Health and wellness for the D. I.Y. Rock Star is the theme.) 2. New Year’s Goals (coming s...

200 Welcome To Blogmas 2021 Podcast

October 23, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it’ll be a lot of fun and will get us in the right mindset to start the year right. 💥🧘🏾‍♂️🥳😊 We hop...

201. Eating Better (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) – Day 1 Blogmas 2021 Podcast

October 22, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MB

Eating Better is today’s topic for Blogmas 2021. Check it out! Blogmas is 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 Thanks for joining us December 12 through the 24th to get your holiday--and upcoming year--started right! 👋🏾 #wellness #health #fitness #nutrition #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #blogmas2021 #bloglife #musiclifestyle #musicblog

202. Find A Fitness Regimen (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) – Day 2 Blogmas 2021 Podcast

October 21, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MB

Health & Wellness (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Blogmas 2021 Video Description Blogmas 2021 consists of 12 days of podcast/video episodes and, for the sake of our sanity, we’ll do one big ass blog post—that’s THIS one right here—that will sum it all up! 😳🤷🏽‍♀️😬 We’re focusing on health and wellness for the D.I.Y. Rock Star. This is going to be a different kind of challenge for us, but we think it’ll be a lot of fun and will get us in the right mindset to start the year right. 💥🧘🏾‍♂️🥳😊 We hop...

Gab And Jam Ep 148 The 6 Costs Of Being An Artist Podcast

October 18, 2020 17:13 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Ep 148 The 6 Costs of Being an Artist Video Description This topic is the part 2 to the last episode (ep 147 How to Handle Listeners Who Receive Messages that you weren’t Trying to Send). This is the cost of what it means to be an artist. What do you think? Are these possible costs worth it? What additional costs have not even talked about here? We’d love to hear about it. Leave it in the comments below. We have decided, upon popular demand, to offer you, our listeners, a chance to get ...

Gab And Jam Ep 147 How To Handle Listeners Who Receive Messages That You Weren’t Trying To Send

October 11, 2020 18:27 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Ep 147 How to Handle Listeners who Receive Messages that You weren’t Trying to Send Video Description This is a nice follow up to our recent episode 146, entitled “How Transparent Should Your Lyrics Be?” This seems to be a topic that has plagued artists since the dawn of art being shared with the world. What do you do—how do you respond—when the people who support your music receive messages that you were not intending to send? There are three good outcomes and three negative outcomes that w...

Gab & Jam Ep 146 How Transparent Should Your Lyrics Be? Podcast

October 04, 2020 16:17 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Ep 146 How transparent should your lyrics be? Writing lyrics is one of our favorite parts of writing songs. There are so many different ways to approach it, so that you capture a feeling, a mood, or a theme. The question on the table today is how transparent should your lyrics be? We have a few ideas about this one. Reasons to let lyrics NOT be too concrete: 1. Try to open the message up so that more people can connect 2. Try to be political, but not be specific (Everything breaks dow...

Gab & Jam Ep 145 Pandemic Check In: 5 Strategies To Re Ignite Your Creativity

September 27, 2020 22:17 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Ep 145 Pandemic Check-In for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: 5 Strategies to Re-Ignite Your Creativity Video Description It’s unlikely that it’s going to be over any time soon, so we’ve got to get beyond JUST surviving; we’ve got to get to thriving again. In fact, our album, “Sugar Fit,” captures a little of what it’s like to freak the f**k out. So, yes, this a coronavirus-created project with accompanying social distancing music videos and all. (You’ll have to check out the episode to hear our tried ...

Gab & Jam Ep 158 Empower Yourself In 2021(for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

September 26, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Ep 158 Empower yourself in 2021(for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)! Though these past 10 months have seemed like something out of sci fi movie—with many of us NOT feeling in control of what happens to us—there are aspects of your life that you ABSOLUTELY have influence over. That is related to the hopes and dreams BEYOND simply surviving; BEYOND simply having a roof over your head and something to eat. That is what we are talking about today. Looking beyond the necessities in life, what do you want t...

Gab & Jam Ep 159 My Husband Says I’m Cheating Podcast

September 25, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Ep 159 My husband says I’m cheating (Digital Planner Pros and Cons) Video Description Bruce says that the year hasn’t started and I am ALREADY “cheating” on my Plum Paper Planner—that I JUST unboxed (http://bit.ly/cheatingdigitalblog )! 😳🙄🤷🏽‍♀‍😬 We have decided, upon popular demand, to offer you, our listeners, a chance to get a fully loaded two-disc vinyl version of our new funk album, “Sugar Fit.” Click the link below to make your presence felt. Order yours today. Vinyl Pre-Order Campaign...

Gab & Jam Ep 144 Is The Vinyl Album Back? Podcast

September 20, 2020 20:33 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ep 144 Is the Vinyl Album Back? Video Description Although we are in the digital age, where everything is online and available in bite-size easily-digestible chunks, there is this new movement of people who want vinyl albums. Our goal with this episode is to try to understand why. 4 Reasons Vinyl is Making a Comeback CHECK OUT THE EPISODE for the full discussion. What do you think? Are vinyl albums right for you? And, if so, is a Sugar Fit vinyl album in your future? We have decided, upon...

Gab & Jam Ep Ep 161 The Prince Music Marketing Mindset Podcast

September 20, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Ep 161 Prince Music Marketing Mindset Video Description —I guess that’s the weird new thing for me is that I am NOT in awe of folks, like I used to be. Even—and maybe—especially listening to that behind the scenes Prince YouTube series—I realize that EVEN Prince had goals and challenges (including with influence and money and of the gatekeepers not believing in him and him having to figure out ways to push his own creative goals forward). And that sounds utterly insane to me, but it also mak...

Gab & Jam Ep Ep 163 6 Tips For Collaborating Better Podcast

September 19, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Ep 163 6 Tips for Collaborating Better Video Description Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day and we thought we’d spend a little time talking about togetherness. No, we’re not trying to hook up all our single D.I.Y. Rock Stars! This is NOT a dating service. Instead, we wanted to share some tips that we’ve learned over the years for collaborating better, whether remotely or in-person. Here are 6 tips for collaborating better: 1. Go into it understanding that we’re all human and subject to emotions;...

Gab & Jam Ep 162 The Better The Gear, The Better You Will Sound Podcast

September 18, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Ep 162 The better the gear, the better you will sound? Video Description I know, I know…. Since you were a kid, you’ve been under the impression that if you get a Fender Strat—JUST like Jimi Hendrix’s—you would be imbued with magical guitar wizardry abilities. But we are sorry to tell you that this will NOT be the case. Here us out…. Here’s why the magic is not in the equipment: 1. Grass is greener 2. Gear itself won’t make you great (won’t assure you will capture what Marcus Miller cap...

Gab & Jam Ep 164 Should I Copy Someone’s Style? Podcast

September 16, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Ep 164 Should I copy someone’s style? Video Description You’ve heard the saying that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”? Well, that probably works when you’re making pizza, but musical artists—and, dare we say, creators in general—want to be known for having your OWN individual style. So, why would you EVER copy someone ELSE’s style? It’s actually an age old question—whether to fit in or stand out. Reasons why you might copy someone’s style: 1. It’s the first step to finding y...

Gab & Jam Ep 165 How To Stop An Upgrade From Being A Downgrade? Podcast

September 16, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ep 165 How to stop an upgrade from being a downgrade? Video Description This is DEFINITELY one of those D.I.Y. Rock Star problems. Have you ever seen ads, product reviews, and even testimonials for an app, a program, or a piece of equipment that promises to give you so much more than you have now, and then been disappointed when you ACTUALLY tried to use it? Yep, that’s what this episode is about. 8 Things to Consider (to keep your upgrade from being a downgrade): 1. Promises versus realit...

Gab & Jam Ep 143 How Can You Tell If You’re A Sell - Out? Podcast

September 13, 2020 18:36 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

As artists trying to make a life with our art, it seems natural that we might ask ourselves if we are aware of it—or when—we are selling out. What do we mean when we say “selling out”? We mean that you have started producing art that is more aimed at making money (and maybe even friends), that it does not align with your personal philosophy of artistic creation. We’ve faced this many times in our 30 year journey of making music. (Particularly when we have tried to confine our expression to ...

Gab & Jam 5 Tips For Making Music Videos (for The D.I.Y. Rock Star) Podcast

September 13, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Ep 167 5 Tips for Making Music Videos (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description We’re so excited to be finishing up yet another music video for our album, “Sugar Fit” and we see that others in our community have been working on creating music videos as well, so we thought we could share a little of what we have learned from the process of making our own music videos. So here are just 6 tips to help make your life easier if you are shooting your own music video. 6 Tips for Making Music Yo...

Gab & Jam Ep 166 Viewer Question- When Should I Take Down A Song That I Realize Needs Work? Podcast

September 13, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Ep 166 Viewer Question: When should I take down a song that I realize needs work? Video Description This was our response to a songwriter in a Facebook group that asked if they should take a song down from SoundCloud. She said that it was her only finished work publicly available, but that she realized that it does not represent her well. She did not want this to be the ONLY creative product that prospective clients associate with her. So that’s why she wanted to take it down. I have an ...

Gab & Jam Ep 168 9 Strategies To Help Prevent Burnout For The D.I.Y. Rock Star Podcast

September 12, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

We get it; being a D.I.Y. Rock Star takes grinding morning, noon, and night, right? In fact, it's your PRIMARY job to do ALL the things, because you are building your creative empire one brick at a time. So how do you prevent burn out? We've got 9 strategies that just might help. #preventburnout #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #independentartists #music #hustle #creativejuicepodcast Blog post: http://bit.ly/Ep167noburnoutblog Inspired by Creative Juice Episode 169 https://ww...

Gab & Jam Ep 142 How AVAILABLE Should An Entertainer Be? Podcast

September 07, 2020 01:53 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Ep 142 How AVAILABLE should an entertainer be? Video Description This is in reaction to the Ellen “hostile work environment” claims by her employees—and even some fans—on the show. We have a few very definite opinions on this topic, but how available SHOULD an artist be to his/her fans? These are some of the points of our discussion: Why might folks think being accessibility is important: 1. Not authentic to her brand 2. Artists are more accessible now (with social media and bringing folk...

Gab & Jam Ep 141 10 Reasons NOT To Have Only One Social Media Profile Podcast

August 30, 2020 22:17 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Ep 141 10 Reasons NOT to Have Only One Social Media Profile (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description Don’t get us wrong; we LOVE to interact on Facebook! In fact, it is the number one place that we engage with you all. It’s just that there are ALL kinds of reasons NOT to focus ALL your networking efforts in one place. Would you be surprised to hear that we have over 23k+ followers on over 23 platforms? That’s right. (Stay tuned to see ALL the places we hang out.) In this episode, w...

Gab & Jam Ep 140 Should Artists Have Freedom Of Speech? Podcast

August 23, 2020 17:33 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Ep 140 Should artists have Freedom of Speech? Video Description This topic keeps rearing its ugly head, but is soooooo important now, during this heightened political moment. We’ve got social justice warriors on one side and you’ve got the White Power moment on the other. Do artists have the right to express an opinion either way? #socialjusticwarrior #freespeech #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #coronavirus #quarantine #musicianlifestyle #artisticfreedom #diyrockstar What do you think? Do ...

Gab & Jam Ep 139 3 Unusual Ways To Make Your Art More Attractive To New Fans

August 16, 2020 19:42 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

Ep 139 Three Unusual Ways to Make Your Art More Attractive to New Fans Video Description Do you believe that “Great art sells itself”? THIS particular post concerns itself with getting that FIRST bit of attention from potential fans. This episode was inspired by “3 Unusual Ways How to Make Your Work More Attractive to New Fans” (Episode 284 of Andy J. Pizza “Creative Pep Talk” Podcast) ( https://creative-pep-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/284-apb1GD_Z ) Here are the three BIG—and creative—st...

Gab & Jam Ep 138 Here’s The 4 Step Secret To Immortality! Podcast

August 09, 2020 22:54 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Ep 138 Here’s the 4 Step Secret to Immortality! Video Description As humans, we are obsessed with being immortal, right? Think about it; will Jimi Hendrix EVER die?! How about Jaco Pastorius? Janis Joplin? Elvis? You get the idea. Here are some SURE-FIRE strategies to assure that you become immortal. 4 Tips of Assuring Your Immortality: 1. Practice creating regularly 2. Put that shit out 3. Let folks know about it 4. Repeat Ta Da! If you do that, long after you die, your work will cir...

Gab & Jam Ep 137 Can Taylor Swift EVER Be Considered "Indie"? Podcast

August 02, 2020 20:24 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Ep 137 Can Taylor Swift EVER Be Considered “Indie"? This was inspired by The Volume Show on SiriusXM Radio and is in response to Taylor Swift’s newest album, Folklore, being referred to as “Indie.” This prompts the question, “Can Taylor Swift EVER Be Considered “Indie"?” Questions: • What does indie actually mean? • Can Taylor Swift buy indie cred? • Can guests on the record imbue the indie label? @larryflick #larryflick #taylorswift #folklore #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #coronavirus #qu...

Ep 137 Can Taylor Swift EVER Be Considered "Indie"? Podcast

August 02, 2020 20:24 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Ep 137 Can Taylor Swift EVER Be Considered “Indie"? This was inspired by The Volume Show on SiriusXM Radio and is in response to Taylor Swift’s newest album, Folklore, being referred to as “Indie.” This prompts the question, “Can Taylor Swift EVER Be Considered “Indie"?” Questions: • What does indie actually mean? • Can Taylor Swift buy indie cred? • Can guests on the record imbue the indie label? @larryflick #larryflick #taylorswift #folklore #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #coronavirus #qu...

Gab & Jam Ep 136 Our Record Release Strategies Podcast

July 26, 2020 22:26 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MB

Ep 136 Our Record Release Strategies Video Description As you probably already know, we are releasing a funk album (due out at the end of September). We thought we might share as much of the process as we can along the way, as this has truly been a learning experience for us. Listen to the full episode for more. As always, we are going to bring you along for the ride, so stay tuned. #recordrelease #diyrockstar #strategies #spotify #uplevel #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #prejippie #blooming...

Gab & Jam Ep 135 What Is D.I.Y. And Why Is It Necessary? Podcast

July 21, 2020 01:18 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MB

Ep 135 What is D.I.Y. and Why is it Necessary? Video Description What do you think? What do you think? What DIY thinking have you used to help grow your music empire? We would LOVE to hear about it! Please share in the comments below. MUSIC: “I Get Faded (No Voce),” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www....

Gab & Jam Ep 134 My Music Is "dated"; So What? Podcast

July 12, 2020 23:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Ep 134 My music is "dated"; so what? Video Description This episode piggybacks on Gab & Jam Ep 57, “What’s ‘retro’?” The topic relates to one that we overheard being discussed on SiriusXM’s show, “Volume,” where Larry Flick was talking about Evanescence’s new release. Flick mentioned that the new Evanescence sounds like the old Evanescence, which prompted him to ask what “lane” they fit in anymore. Flick said it doesn’t have a “lane” is because it’s “dated,” which we took to mean the dero...

Gab & Jam Ep 133 Top 10 Funk Bass Lines Podcast

July 05, 2020 23:17 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Video Description Here’s a treat for both bass players and funk enthusiasts; Bruce plays his way through the top 10 funk bass lines. Here are the ones that I remember enjoying vividly: 1. For The Love Of Money (The O’Jays) 2. Superfly (Curtis Mayfield) 3. Fire (Ohio Players) 4. Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder) 5. Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof off the Sucker) (Parliament) 6. Glide (Pleasure) 7. Forget Me Nots (Patrice Rushen) 8. Give It To Me, Baby (Rick James) 9. Let’s Work (Prince) 10. Hai...

Gab & Jam Ep 132 Getting Rid Of Urban Music Category; Now What? Podcast

June 28, 2020 16:25 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ep 132 Getting Rid of Urban Music Category; Now What? This is a response to the Callie Ahlgrim (from The Insider.com), “The music industry is finally getting rid of the term 'urban' to categorize Black music — but it's not enough.” The post discusses the idea that, in the midst of showing solidarity with Black issues, Republic Records—followed by the Grammys—called themselves getting rid of labels that simply group all Black artists, but don’t reflect the actual genre that they are represen...

Gab & Jam Ep 131 Is Funk Music Dead? Podcast

June 21, 2020 20:31 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Ep 131 Is Funk Music Dead? Video Description We’ve asked this question in more than one way over the years, but because we are finishing up our funk album, “Sugar Fit,” we really need to figure a few things out about the prospect of launching this kind of product. Is Funk Music Dead? 1. Only old music on many playlists 2. Other kinds of music with the funk label (dance, Jonas Bros.) 3. Nobody wants to hear it? 4. Are all the veracious funk consumers dead? #diyrockstar #prejippie #blooming...

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