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Wisdom from Decades of Making Mistakes - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - July 21, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Morgan Davis is an artist manager based out of Austin, TX, in addition to being the Editor in Chief of the local publication OVRLD (Overload). By merging that publication with his management business, Morgan is able to help a diverse roster of artists that he personally manages, while also amplif...

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Making It Big & Staying Generous - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - July 15, 2020 04:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What would you do if you finally “made it”? If you got to go on tour in Brazil opening for a BIG artist, regularly tour around the US, and you didn’t need a day job anymore? Tribe Mafia accomplished all these things. But this might be the best part: they experienced all this “success,” AND they ...

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Making It Big & Staying Generous

Musicians Can Thrive - July 15, 2020 04:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What would you do if you finally “made it”? If you got to go on tour in Brazil opening for a BIG artist, regularly tour around the US, and you didn’t need a day job anymore? Tribe Mafia accomplished all these things. But this might be the best part: they experienced all this “success,” AND they s...

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Building an Audience with Music & Film

Musicians Can Thrive - July 06, 2020 02:41 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
I met Susannah Joffe at a show that was presented by New World Audience, during what would normally have been SXSW Music Week. I had this incredible surprise when this girl gets up on stage with no one but a guitarist and the mic in her hand. And she starts singing... The amount of richness that ...

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Building an Audience with Music & Film - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - July 06, 2020 02:41 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
I met Susannah Joffe at a show that was presented by New World Audience, during what would normally have been SXSW Music Week. I had this incredible surprise when this girl gets up on stage with no one but a guitarist and the mic in her hand. And she starts singing... The amount of richness that ...

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When the Lyrics Hit Different - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - June 29, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
RC McCree is a thoughtful and talented lyricist. His melodies get stuck in your head, so you can fully absorb his words. Keep an ear open for the dynamics of different music scenes in Austin, and how they're warm and inviting for new people… RC and I discuss that later on in the episode. It’s an ...

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When the Lyrics Hit Different

Musicians Can Thrive - June 29, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
RC McCree is a thoughtful and talented lyricist. His melodies get stuck in your head, so you can fully absorb his words. Keep an ear open for the dynamics of different music scenes in Austin, and how they're warm and inviting for new people… RC and I discuss that later on in the episode. It’s an ...

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The Feeling is Obviously Mutual

Musicians Can Thrive - June 19, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
LivFree is the kind of rap artist whose flow reminds you of spoken word poetry in its smoothness, whose hooks grab you and pull you deeper into the rhythm, and when the message within the flow hits you… Well, let’s just say if it resonates, it hits you where it hurts - in the best way. ...

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Evolving as a Creator - LivFree; Kaleidoscopes pt. 2 - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - June 19, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
LivFree is the kind of rap artist whose flow reminds you of spoken word poetry in its smoothness, whose hooks grab you and pull you deeper into the rhythm, and when the message within the flow hits you… Well, let’s just say if it resonates, it hits you where it hurts - in the best way. --- Sup...

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The Feeling is Obviously Mutual: Kaleidoscopes pt. 2, LivFree

Musicians Can Thrive - June 19, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
LivFree is the kind of rap artist whose flow reminds you of spoken word poetry in its smoothness, whose hooks grab you and pull you deeper into the rhythm, and when the message within the flow hits you… Well, let’s just say if it resonates, it hits you where it hurts - in the best way.

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Evolving as a Creator: Kaleidoscopes pt. 1, Keira Nova

Musicians Can Thrive - May 15, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A commanding presence on stage and a prolific songwriter, Keira is as sharp and clever as she is talented. A solo artist and one half of the hip hop/ R&B duo Kaleidoscopes, today you’re listening to the first half of a two-part episode featuring the Kaleidoscopes.

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Evolving as a Creator - Keira Nova; Kaleidoscopes pt. 1 - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - May 15, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A commanding presence on stage and a prolific songwriter, Keira Nova is as sharp and clever as she is talented. A solo artist and one half of the hip hop/ R&B duo Kaleidoscopes, today you’re listening to the first half of a two-part episode featuring the Kaleidoscopes. --- Support this podcas...

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Daring to Be Different & Finding the Others

Musicians Can Thrive - May 01, 2020 06:35 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Whether you're considering starting a big band, or just seeking ideas for leveling up your performance skills... you'll appreciate the talents of Meet the Seavers.

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Creativity Is Not a Finite Resource

Musicians Can Thrive - April 17, 2020 04:07 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What happens when you go to a secret “Anti-Valentine’s Day” concert with no idea what kind of music you’re about to hear? You just might see Kris Angelis playing an acoustic set. She’s an award-winning singer-songwriter with a wonderful ability to tell stories - whether she’s singing them, or sh...

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Creativity Is Not a Finite Resource - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - April 17, 2020 04:07 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What happens when you go to a secret “Anti-Valentine’s Day” concert with no idea what kind of music you’re about to hear? You just might see Kris Angelis playing an acoustic set. She’s an award-winning singer-songwriter with a wonderful ability to tell stories - whether she’s singing them, or sh...

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Developing Showmanship and Designing a Life You Love

Musicians Can Thrive - April 03, 2020 05:33 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What does it take to put on a great show? Ashly and I discuss the different ways you can draw the audience’s attention, and how she’s designing a life that she loves around music.

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Developing Showmanship and Designing a Life You Love - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - April 03, 2020 05:33 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What does it take to put on a great show? Ashly Holland and I discuss the different ways you can draw the audience’s attention, and how she’s designing a life that she loves around music. Ashly is the frontwoman of Americana band Little Jane and the Pistol Whips. Their music is a beloved staple...

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Luck is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity

Musicians Can Thrive - March 06, 2020 05:34 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
This week, let’s consider how we build momentum, and what happens when you reach a tipping point…. where everything changes. I was part of a workshop recently where the keynote speaker pointed out something that I’m resonating with especially hard right now - put yourself in front of the right s...

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Luck is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - March 06, 2020 05:34 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
This week, let’s consider how we build momentum, and what happens when you reach a tipping point…. where everything changes. I was part of a workshop recently where the keynote speaker pointed out something that I’m resonating with especially hard right now - put yourself in front of the right s...

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Testing Songs With Audiences Across the Country

Musicians Can Thrive - February 21, 2020 06:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Quinlan Conley has put his Americana-infused punk rock through the ultimate test. Over the course of almost 2 years on the road, touring nonstop, Quinn was able to cultivate an engaged audience in several different pockets across the US. Despite starting in a small town in Montana, his music now...

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Planning Strategic Tours with Anchor Shows - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - February 07, 2020 03:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A self-described ‘keyboard wizard,' I found Daniel Pingrey while he was on tour as a guitar player in the US band for an artist named Donovan Woods. As a musician who plays several instruments, produces music, writes soundtrack music for things like content videos that businesses may publish, an...

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Getting Strategic with Anchor Shows

Musicians Can Thrive - February 07, 2020 03:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
A self-described ‘keyboard wizard,' I found Daniel Pingrey while he was on tour as a guitar player in the US band for an artist named Donovan Woods. As a musician who plays several instruments, produces music, writes soundtrack music for things like content videos that businesses may publish, an...

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Bringing Joy and Excitement Into Teaching Music

Musicians Can Thrive - January 24, 2020 02:57 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Dan Fox is a jazz musician who worked to find a way to bring more of what he loved most - playing with other talented musicians, into teaching music. Inspired by a professor at Berklee College of Music, Dan created Morningside Music Studio - a place for young and old musicians to build their ski...

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Bringing Joy and Excitement Into Teaching Music - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - January 24, 2020 02:57 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Dan Fox is a jazz musician who worked to find a way to bring more of what he loved most - playing with other talented musicians, into teaching music. Inspired by a professor at Berklee College of Music, Dan created Morningside Music Studio - a place for young and old musicians to build their ski...

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Using Your Creativity to Step Outside the Traditional Model - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - January 10, 2020 06:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In the music world and pop culture, it’s easy to find stories about the dream of becoming a star - often in either the rock or pop music scenes. What doesn’t get talked about as much, is the classical music world. How musicians find themselves drawn to that path, rather than more popular kinds o...

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Using Your Creativity to Step Outside the Traditional Model

Musicians Can Thrive - January 10, 2020 06:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In the music world and pop culture, it’s easy to find stories about the dream of becoming a star - often in either the rock or pop music scenes. What doesn’t get talked about as much, is the classical music world. How musicians find themselves drawn to that path, rather than more popular kinds of...

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The World is Your Oyster - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - September 23, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Arison Cain is a prime example of a musician who’s created a life where they can thrive. In today’s episode, we discuss how getting creative with your merch can help you reframe the way you approach selling and making money from your music. We also discuss things like the “hopes and dreams” phas...

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The World is Your Oyster

Musicians Can Thrive - September 23, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Arison Cain is a prime example of a musician who’s created a life where they can thrive. In today’s episode, we discuss how getting creative with your merch can help you reframe the way you approach selling and making money from your music. We also discuss things like the “hopes and dreams” phas...

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Lifting Up Musicians & Facilitating Dreams

Musicians Can Thrive - September 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Nate is an incredibly talented musician, and the kind of person that building a community comes easily to. Whether producing, playing in bands, co-writing songs, or any number of things a musician might need help with, he’s a powerful facilitator who can help you level up. In this episode we dis...

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Lifting Up Musicians & Facilitating Dreams - SZN 2

Musicians Can Thrive - September 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Nate West is an incredibly talented musician, and the kind of person that building a community comes easily to. Whether producing, playing in bands, co-writing songs, or any number of things a musician might need help with, he’s a powerful facilitator who can help you level up. In this episode w...

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