Middle Class Musician
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsCandid conversations with the working force of the music industry.
This Nashville based podcast explores what it really looks like to make a living in one of the fastest changing industries in the world.
Hosted by singer/songwriter and Nashville For Hire founder: Andrew Galucki
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How to Start a Career in Music | w/ Amy Peters
November 18, 2021 10:09 - 1 hour - 129 MBToday's guest is Amy Peters, who is a pop singer / songwriter and producer based out of Nashville. I was in a songwriting bootcamp with her and was blown away but her tracks, so I wanted to bring her on. This conversation is a great look into the mind of someone who is extremely talented, and pretty early in her career. I think it will be really helpful to many of you. We cover topics like... the benefits of mastering one piece of gear at a time instead of trying to learn everything at ...
How to harness the power of "baby steps" to grow your music career | with Seth Mosley
October 13, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBFiguring out a direction for your music career can be tricky. Unlike many "traditional" jobs, you don't always know what a clear path to success looks like in music. That's why Seth Mosley (and the rest of the crew at Full Circle Music) created a roadmap for artists, broken into "baby steps". We wanted to have Seth on the podcast to talk about his journey in music and to share his advice for artists looking to make a career of their passion. Topics we hit on in the conversation: the dan...
How to Play Music with others Online in Real Time (without latency getting in the way) | with Mike Dickey
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MBHave you ever tried to play music in real time with others over a zoom call? If so, you probably quickly found that latency (the delay between the time you play a note and they hear you and vice versa) made that task all but impossible. Today's guest, Mike Dickey, solved this problem and we wanted to get him on the podcast to share the amazing implications this has for the future of online collaboration. We talk about: How and why Mike created a device that allows you to play musi...
Is Immersive Audio the future of mixing? | with Webster Tileston
September 15, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWhen Webster Tileston first heard about Dolby Atmos (also known as "Immersive Audio") he was fascinated as an audio engineer... but ultimately he assumed it would soon pass along like many other audio trends. But when word that Apple Music, TIDAL and many others were interested in adding Dolby Atmos streaming to their platforms, he took a second look. Now Webster and his business partner run a Dolby Atmos Enabled Mixing and Mastering Group in Nashville and he took the time to sit down with ...
A New Way to Network as a Songwriter w/ Kevin McCarty & Richard Casper
September 10, 2021 20:14 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBMany have said that finding the right songwriting partner is very similar to the process of finding a romantic partner. So what if we could use an app to find fellow songwriters simply by swiping? That's what Richard Casper and Kevin McCarty bet on when they created We Should Write Sometime - an app referred to as "tinder" for songwriters. On today's episode, I chat with them about this game-changing app and the many implications for songwriters and artists all across the globe. Do...
What is the role of an artist in 2021? | with Stephen Day
August 31, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBThis episode we sit down to talk with Stephen Day about his new album, "The Shapes I'm In". Our conversation covers: the scattered nature of our digital lives affecting the art we create the differences in self producing verses the traditional studio workflow how Covid led him to find the "why" behind being an artist why he thinks it is important to put yourself fully into the work you create how to explore multiple genres while keeping an album cohesive Listen to "The Shapes I'...
Is the #grind killing your creativity? w/ Ryan Waczek
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThese days, terms like “hustle culture” and “the grind” are being thrown all the time. But are these concepts helping or hurting your creative output? Host Andrew Galucki and this week’s guest Ryan Waczek explore the dark side of “hustling” and how it may be hurting your creative process. Recording music? Get professional remote music services at discounted rates: https://www.nashvilleforhire.com/pro Find Ryan Online: Ryan's Music Indie Music Academy Youtube
How to Create an Album During a Pandemic | with Vian Izak
March 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBHow do you stay creative during super stressful times? Vian Izak did just that and created an album in one of the most stressful years... well, ever. Our conversation covers: collaboration vs working alone the art of creating a purpose for an album the importance of holding your vision loosely to allow the project to find its own voice how to take advantage of remote collaboration to take your music to new levels how to stay creative during stressful times and a LOT more...
How to Cowrite Songs When You're Not in the Same Room | with Bryce Cain
February 04, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBCovid got you thinking about new ways to cowrite songs? Today we dive deep into the process of cowriting a song when you're not in the same room as your cowriter. Here to share his experiences with us is longtime friend of the show, Bryce Cain. We cover: We cover topics like the necessity of vision for a cowrite Must have tech tools going into a cowrite The importance of creative constraints The pros and cons of remote vs being in the same room The inherent vulnerability of ...
This will help you create more music
November 24, 2020 02:03 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBHave you ever put a music project on hold because of the cost of hiring music services? Then this announcement is for you. Learn more: www.nashvilleforhire.com/pro
This will help you create more music
November 24, 2020 02:03 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBHave you ever put a music project on hold because of the cost of hiring music services? Then this announcement is for you. Learn more: www.nashvilleforhire.com/pro
Serve the Song, Not Your Ego | w/ Kyle May
October 23, 2020 14:25 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week's guest: Kyle May. Kyle is a drummer and producer who has worked with artists like Kelsea Ballerini, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lynyrd Skynyrd and appeared on shows like Good Morning America, CMT and the Today Show. We cover: how he's adapted to COVID as a musician who relied heavily on touring income how to get the most of hiring a drummer remotely the importance of serving the song and not your own ego how to stay excited about songs that you play night after night the import...
Balancing Life and Music, Overcoming Freelance Anxieties and How to Make a Band Tour Profitable | with Josh Blaylock
October 09, 2020 14:27 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week's guest: Josh Blaylock Josh is an extremely talented musician, composer, producer and member of the musically delicious group known as Dynamo. He has also performed with many other artists, including Sinclair in 2019 as they opened up for Kacey Musgraves on her Oh What a World Tour. We talk about how Nashville growth looks to someone who grew up here, how to book shows with workshops, how to deal with freelance anxiety around “when is the next gig”, finding balance as a musici...
This one is for the white people like me.
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBThis is not a normal episode. Because these are not normal times. --- Watch 13th on Youtube For Free Here
I want your questions
April 01, 2020 05:22 - 6 minutes - 9.53 MBI want to know what your questions are as a musician living through this pandemic. Submit here: www.nashvilleforhire.com/covid We are all in this together. Let's start a conversation.
2019 kind of sucked...
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MB2019 was a rough year for me (Andrew). Professionally and personally. In this solo episode, I get more vulnerable than I have before and explain what went wrong this year and how I'm working to make sure 2020 looks different. P.S. If you're worried because of the title that this will just be 54 minutes of me complaining - don't worry. If you also had a tough year or the best of your life, my hope is that this episode helps you go into 2020 the right way.
How to Turn Your Music into an Online Business | with Graham Cochrane
October 21, 2019 07:30 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBIn our first ever DEEP DIVE episode, Graham Cochrane (founder of Recording Revolution) walks you through turning your music into an online business. This episode covers: The 3 step process to start creating and monetizing a fanbase how to see yourself as a brand the power of email in the age of social media what do you sell when no one buys music anymore? the importance of creating content that is searchable as an artist looking to grow a fanbase the future of the “content ...
How to Do Music Licensing as an Artist or Songwriter
September 09, 2019 18:40 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBMusic Licensing (aka getting your music onto TV / Films / Trailers / Ads) can seem intimidating to jump into as an artist or songwriter. This week I break down the specific approach I use an an artist that has helped music licensing become my primary source of income for the last few years. Get access to my free course on Artist Centric Music Licensing: https://nashvilleforhire.com/licensing
How to Create a Culture Around Your Music | with SAWYER
July 30, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis is a fun one. I got to sit down with the Nashville-based duo SAWYER (Emma Harvey and Kel Taylor) and chat about things like: - how they infuse hooks into every part of their songs (aka the "hookie monster") - staying healthy on the road - how they create culture around their music - the benefits of being blunt in co-writing - how a $20 bill helped them to start being a duo - why they decided to start co-writing with people outside the duo - the release strategy for th...
(PART 2) How to Walk Away from the Record Deal of Your Dreams | with Seth Alley
May 31, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBHere is Part 2 of my conversation with Seth Alley. If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 first. When we left off, Seth had just left his record deal. So he did the obvious next thing... changed his name and became a rapper. ---- Find Seth online: www.sethalley.com Socials: @sethalleymusic
(PART 1) How to Walk Away from the Record Deal of Your Dreams | with Seth Alley
April 23, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 78 MBWhat happens when everything goes according to plan: you get a huge record deal build a world class team around your music Nashville is buzzing with hype about you But then... it all turns on you? That's exactly what we cover in my conversation with recording artist and songwriter Seth Alley. Get an inside look into getting the record deal of your dreams... and then walking away from it. A story more common than you'd think - that gets a lot less airtime. --- Learn the...
How to Authentically Evolve Your Sound | with Holley Maher
March 27, 2019 16:56 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOur first ever repeat guest! We were so excited to catch up with Holley Maher (from episode 1) about what she's been up to for the last 5 years. We cover: Her journey of creating a pop side project Her process to authentically stay relevant in the sync world as music tastes change over time How pain and heartbreak can at times lead to high levels of creativity - and at other times do the opposite How she uses free writing to create great songs "on demand" in cowriting sessio...
Life as a Canadian Country Artist | with Justin LaBrash
February 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBHave you ever wondered what its like to be a country artist outside the U.S.? To have a career around a genre that has its roots so firmly in American culture? We talk all about that this week with Canadian Country artist Justin LaBrash. Out discussion covered: How Canada is creating it’s own form of “country music” Why he’s not trying to move to Nashville How he gets his singles on radio as an indie artist (and why he does it himself) Why he would design a country...
The Inner Workings of an Indie Label | with Vian Izak
February 08, 2019 22:39 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBKicking off season two with a GREAT conversation with Vian Izak - producer and founder of Vohnic Music. -- We cover topics like -- understanding the "why" behind your own music how to get on Spotify playlists the role "community" plays in your creative process balancing your art with your business how to create systems that allow you to grow your business (whether your business IS your music or otherwise) the confusing response that Vian used to get from labels when submit...
35 | Jordy Searcy (singer/songwriter)
November 15, 2018 06:52 - 1 hour - 89 MBGreat chat this week that I think will be really inspiring to any songwriter and / or indie artist. This conversation covers: why Jordy's debut album is actually his 5th album why taking control of your own music career is so important (especially if you're independent or just starting out) how playing live helped guide the production of his album “Dark in the City” how he gets booked for colleges around the country his philosophy of finding fans over finding venues the crucial...
34 | Tim Buell (drummer, online educator)
November 07, 2018 06:35 - 1 hour - 114 MBTrying to figure out the best way to leverage social media as a musician? This one is for you. In this week’s chat with drummer and educator Tim Buell, we cover: Creating passive income as a musician setting yourself up for a future in the music industry how to treat social media as a musician exploring different paths throughout your career the true cost of traveling as a musician selling online courses strategies to get through the slow months as a freelancer why he’d ...
33 | Jessica Lamb (singer/songwriter)
May 30, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThis week we cover all things pertaining to the indie artist life with singer/songwriter Jessica Lamb. We talk about her motivations for songwriting, how she planned her first tour, how she handles other's opinions about her music, how she stays productive when she's not on the road, the nuances of her transition into doing music full time and MUCH more. Learn more about Jessica: www.jessicalambmusic.com What is the #1 thing you get out of this podcast? Email your answer to andrew@mi...
32 | Charlie Lowell (member of Jars of Clay, HollowHum)
April 26, 2018 22:21 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBHow do you reinvent yourself after being on the road for 20 years? How do you balance family and touring? What are strategies for growing a new network? What are the two main qualities to look for when deciding to collaborate with someone? How do you transition from a "band member identity" to a solo freelance "producer identity"? We cover all that and MUCH more in this week's interview with Charlie Lowell! -- Learn more about Charlie at hollowhum.com -- What's the #1 r...
31 | Trevor Larkin (musician, guitarist for Allen Stone)
March 15, 2018 01:24 - 1 hour - 94 MBWhat's it like to be the guitarist for the Allen Stone band? How does a band foster a positive "tour culture"? What is "road life" really like with a band? How do you balance artistic integrity and the prompting of a label in the writing room? What's it like to play on Conan for the first time? Why is it important to develop multiple passion points? Our conversation with Trevor Larkin answers all of those questions and more. Find Trevor Online: www.trevorlarkin.com ...
30 | Chit Chat Monday
October 31, 2017 04:17 - 54 minutes - 76 MBAndrew and Bryce do a casual deep dive into what their lives / careers are looking like at the moment. Some big announcements, discussions of the pros and cons of working from home and much more. This episode is brought to you by Nashville For Hire - the easiest way for you to hire Nashville's best music professionals for your next recording project from anywhere in the world. Find the music pros your music deserves at www.nashvilleforhire.com
29 | Whitherward (indie-folk duo)
October 23, 2017 17:27 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBIf you are an indie artist looking for tips on how to book shows and get out on the road more often. This one's for you. Whitherward is an indie-folk duo that has been on the road full time for the last three years. Like FULL time. Like sell your house and travel around the country “full time”. We chat about house shows, living on the road as an introvert, booking your own shows, the charm of small town shows, sustainability for full time touring, dealing with vocals nodes, experiment...
28 | Jake McMullen (singer/songwriter)
July 24, 2017 07:44 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBHad the chance to sit down with Jake McMullen and chat about his new EP, L.A. vs Nashville, Social media fasting, the ups and downs of show banter, Spotify playlists, fostering individualism as an artist, approaching your music with a sense of play and more! Check out his new EP here --- This episode is brought to you by Nashville For Hire - the easiest way for you to hire Nashville's best music professionals for your next recording project from anywhere in the world. Find the...
27 | Matt Urmy (artist and founder of Artist Growth)
April 11, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBMatt Urmy is the kind of intentional musician we talk about all the time on this show. An artist and an entrepreneur (among other things), Matt brought his wisdom about fueling and balancing the flames of multiple passions, what it was like to grow up in Nashville compared to what it's like now, almost losing his entire album in a tragic house fire, working with 'Cowboy' Jack Clement, the journey of starting Artist Growth and MUCH more. Check out his new album here: www.matturmy.co...
26 | Nate Dugger (of Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors)
March 23, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBNate Dugger came on to talk about playing with Drew Holcomb for well over a decade, building his own home studio, the recording process of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors' new record "Souvenir", hyper produced albums vs first take style projects, pros and cons of his college experience, accounting (#duh), why his first performance at the Ryman Auditorium was one of his all time favorite shows and much more! Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors new album drops March 28. Find more details at ...
Introducing: Musician Builds a Business
February 17, 2017 06:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBSo as I mentioned a few episodes ago, I've been working on creating a website/business called Nashville For Hire. It is a place where people can hire out remote sessions from exclusively Nashville singers, musicians, audio engineers, songwriters, etc. I decided it would be interesting to document the journey of creating this business and I just started a new podcast called "Musician Builds a Business". The Middle Class Musician podcast will of course continue with the interviews and ep...
25 | Kyle Cummings (producer)
January 20, 2017 03:08 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, I chatted with Kyle Cummings (freelance producer and musician) about how Nashville is changing, the pros and cons of having a home studio / working from home, going to school for music, how people didn't make fun of his name in High School, his philosophy that producing is a "service job" and a whole lot more. Check him out here: www.kylecummingsmusic.com and www.mypodcasteditor.co Discover the 3 things the successful musician does
24 | Mike McHargue aka Science Mike (author, speaker)
November 03, 2016 06:10 - 52 minutes - 73.5 MBSpecial guest this week! Got to chat with Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) and had him bring his science knowledge to the topic of music. We chatted about having open and honest discussions about faith, what your brain is doing when you listen to music, left brain vs. right brain inaccurate stereotypes, being creative and also being able to handle your business side as artists, merits and problems with the idea of the “tortured artist”, the links between a sexual climax and the ...
23 | Chit Chat Monday
September 19, 2016 05:00 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MBAndrew and Bryce give a deep dive into what's going on in their music careers. Andrew's new single: http://www.noisetrade.com/andrewgalucki/im-not-going-anywhere --- Discover the 3 things the successful musician does
22 | Derek Webb (singer/songwriter and co-founder of Noisetrade)
September 07, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBA super helpful chat this week with Derek Webb (singer/songwriter and co-founder of Noisetrade) about how Noisetrade began, seeing the music business as niche business, how to use fan data to make a living, using creativity for music and business, giving a better experience to super fans, the benefits of being a "middle class" musician and SO much more! This episode is brought to you by Nashville For Hire, the easiest way for you to hire Nashville's best music professionals for your...
21 | Joseph DeNatale (singer/songwriter, Faint Peter)
July 27, 2016 20:24 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBSat down this week with Joseph DeNatale (singer/songwriter) who's main project is called Faint Peter. We chatted about living in Seattle, mushroom death suits, "Nashville Songwriting", his album Redoubt, what it means to be "spiritual", how we had nothing to write about as kids, house show tours, working with homeless communities, what themes he writes about most and much more! Check out his music here: www.faintpeter.com If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to re...
20 | Annie Clements (bassist/vocalist for Jennifer Nettles, Amos Lee, Holly Williams)
July 13, 2016 17:34 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week, chatted with Annie Clements about playing for Sugarland, click track verses no click track while playing live, following the lead vocalist for "pocket", how to manage the relationship between the artist and the hired musician, her time at Berklee, how to know which artists to play for, time management and much more! If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Makes a BIG difference in how often we come up in searches: http://bit.ly/mcmiTunesRevi...
19 | Amos Heller (bassist for Taylor Swift)
March 30, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week we chatted with Amos Heller (bassist for Taylor Swift) about moving to Nashville, how Taylor Swift's 1989 tour differed from Swift's past tours, how to balance family and traveling, what he would do if he wasn't doing music, playing bass just for the fun of it, what it was like to learn new songs for Swift's nightly famous guest stars on the 1989 tour, his favorite performance moment and much more! If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Mak...
18 | Chit Chat Monday (Thursday)
March 24, 2016 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24.6 MBIt's Chit Chat Monday time once again. Check in with Bryce and Andrew and see what projects they are working on, what's paying the bills, what's working and what's not! For a free ebook on creating a house show tour, go to: www.mcmpodcast.com/houseshow
17 | Ellery Bonham (singer/songwriter, EZA)
March 16, 2016 03:49 - 1 hour - 50 MBSat down with Ellery Bonham this week (EZA) to talk about staying motivated and busy as an artist, how to deal with trademark issues, her success on Spotify, recording a full length album vs. releasing singles, what life is like once you are Facebook verified and much more! If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Makes a BIG difference in how often we come up in searches: http://bit.ly/mcmiTunesReview Also be sure to check out our FREE eBook, "3 Thing...
16 | Planning a House Show Tour (feat. Katie Basden)
March 07, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBBack in November, Andrew and Katie Basden went on a 1 month house show tour up the East Coast. For this episode, they chat all about what they learned from their experiences and how to plan a house show from start to finish If you are an artist looking to plan a tour yourself, download the free eBook on planning, booking and playing a house show tour at www.mcmpodcast.com/houseshow
15 | Chit Chat Monday
February 29, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MBThis week, Andrew and Bryce start a new bi-weekly segment that gives a deep dive into their current journey in the music business. What projects are they working on? How are they paying the bills? What's working and what's not? All that and more on the first ever Chit Chat Monday. If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Makes a BIG difference in how often we come up in searches: http://bit.ly/mcmiTunesReview Also be sure to check out our FREE eBook, ...
14 | Jarrod Morris (worship/ music pastor)
January 04, 2016 23:47 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week I sat down with Jarrod Morris (worship pastor as Crosspoint Church) to talk about doing music in a church setting, time management in a pastoral position, saying things you'll regret in ten years, how to engage a congregation from a musical platform, what music he's into right now and much more! If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Makes a BIG difference in how often we come up in searches: http://bit.ly/mcmiTunesReview Also be sure to c...
13 | Rich Redmond (drummer for Jason Aldean)
October 28, 2015 05:10 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBSat down this week with Rich Redmond and chatted about playing for Jason Aldean, “The Three Kings”, how to do more than just play shows and drink beer, how to stay busy, why old people don’t like netflix, why he keeps a car in L.A., his “Crash Course for Success”, how to manage the travel lifestyle and more! If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Makes a BIG difference in how often we come up in searches: http://bit.ly/mcmiTunesReview Also be sure to...
12 | Dane Schmidt (Jamestown Story)
September 02, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week, chatted with Dane Schmidt (of Jamestown Story) about being an independent artist, his songwriting process, his pet pig, moving to Nashville knowing no one, how he got into TV/Film sync, how to stay motivated, his other entrepreneurial endeavors and more! If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iTunes. Makes a BIG difference in how often we come up in searches: http://bit.ly/mcmiTunesReview Also be sure to check out our FREE eBook, "3 Things the...
11 | Jill and Kate (singer/songwriter duo)
August 13, 2015 15:50 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week sat down with singer/songwriter duo Jill and Kate and chatted about how they aren’t actually twin sisters (or are they?), what singer/songwriters actually do during the day, harmonizing games for road trips, singing background vocals for Kelly Clarkson, balancing the artist/ business sides of music, how Science Mike is nicest guy ever, pros and cons of social media and more! www.jillandkate.com If you are enjoying the show, please take a moment to review on iT...