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4 Vocal Home Recording Myths You Still Believe (lol)
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - May 04, 2020 18:28 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsRecording vocals does NOT need to be some mystic, incomprehensible too lhanded down by wizards and warlocks. It's not easy but its ALWAYS overly shrouded in BS that we need to clarify and debunk.... Complete At-Home Vocal Production Beta Launch --- https://www.johnmclucas.com/complete-at-h...
Flipping Your Perception of Content’s Purpose - Strategy Call with Tre Watson
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - April 13, 2020 11:10 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMusicians, you shouldn’t have to be slaving away 24/7 just to make content. There’s smarter and better ways to make it happen. Tre Watson and I had a great strategy call and I’m sharing a portion of it here because if will be SO helpful to you to reframe what you think of creating content. ...
The Deep End Of Content Execution & Valuing Yourself w/ Roman Navarro
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - April 03, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsRoman just picked up an exciting new gig with a guitar company to work their social media channels and he wanted to sit down and figure out exactly how he can be tracking his success in this position and what he could do to make this company pop as much as possible. I offer my own insights,...
Start-To-Finish Content Strategy Dev Meeting For Starting Freelancers
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - March 23, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA Deep-dive strategy conversation I had that will open the curtain in a big way for a lot of people. Michelle is a brand designer but ALL of the principles are exactly the same, and translate into the musical world. By far this episode has the most all encompassing business strategy and I k...
The Trap Of "DIY" Culture - Toxic Ego & Martyr Syndrome
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - March 16, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDIY Culture is incredible, but it has a massive dark side that isn’t discussed nearly enough - The Toxic Ego inflation and elitism that comes with the DIY scene. Being able to create on your own is AMAZING, and something I’m doing right now to get this episode to you. But do you know that...
My Entire "Content Pyramid" Brainstorm & Strategy for 2020 ft. Kyle Shields
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - March 09, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA completely unplanned but massively insightful episode that anyone who takes their music business remotely serious will LOVE. Making pillar content like a YouTube video or podcast is a massive undertaking and needs to be maximized so we brainstorm for 40 minutes to do EXACTLY that! Enjoy, ...
Why Every Music Marketing Outlet Says the Same Darn 5 Things
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - March 02, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEver wondered why nearly every single outlet says the same 5 things? Be yourself, be consistent, find a niche, etc? Its incredibly frustrating as a musician and creator to get the same several vague notes tossed at you, only to feel lost and stuck after trying to “be authentic” so hard ever...
I'm Pivoting On Youtube: The Inner Conflict w/ Kyle Shields
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - February 24, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn 2020 I'm questioning EVERYTHING I'm doing so I can become better, and I want to be open with my headspace with you. Youtube has been a weird and scattered place for me in 2019 and it's really important I take time to assess what I want to do with my business, and how that translates to t...
Why People Don't Want To Join Your Music Project
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - February 17, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis plagues everyone, especially in a city like Los Angeles. You just can't seem to nail down members.... why is that? Is it them? You? Both? Probably... but not for the reasons you think. Let's take a more objective look at why people own't say yes to investing their time into your proje...
Emotional Attachment In Music - The Crippling Death Of Careers
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - February 10, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWe should ALL be invested in our music and projects we work hard on, but it can also cause us to lose perception of reality and the marketplace, especially with how we perceive the value of what we do. So let's unpack these approaches and see what may or may not be causing problems in how m...
My Plan To Crush 2020 & Not Crush My Own Soul
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - January 22, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsI know we are almost a month in but now I can confidently say I will keep these things going through the year and hopefully forward for a while. I consider my self incredibly imperfect and I'm always looking for something I can do to improve, become more efficient, happier and everything in...
How I Make The Most Out Of NAMM and Networking Events (not scummy doe)
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - January 08, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsEvents like NAMM are a great and horrible time, and I've experienced both sides... but after a good handful of them I have a small handful of ways to help foster relationships, use your business cards, and navigate the constantly changing social settings all without being a scummy sleazebal...
4 Wisdom Nuggets From Hip Hop/Rap Netflix Show "Rhythm + Flow"
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - October 28, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWatching people at the top of their game is inspiring and made me learn a LOT. Rhythm & Flow is a must-watch, and you'll definitely want to after hearing the great takeaways I had from it! • Make sure to Subscribe or Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss a week! Ever...
Day Rates vs. Flat Rates - Marrying Both Pricing Methods While Not Dying, Fam
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - October 21, 2019 15:20 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings• Make sure to Subscribe or Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss a week! Every Monday at 4AM PST, ready for your week to start off on a Spongy Note! My socials IG - @john_mclucas http://instagram.com/john_mclucas FB - http://fb.com/jhnmclucas Youtube - http://bit.ly/jo...
Eyal Levi on Smashing His Demons & Fostering Gratitude
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - October 14, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThank you to Eyal Levi for his time. If you want to keep up with him, he's most active on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eyal.levi.18 URM Academy http://urm.academy • Make sure to Subscribe or Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss a week! Every Monday at 4AM PS...
How I Bully Myself Into Productivity (This Is Fun)
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - September 02, 2019 07:10 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsSometimes you gotta figure out how you think and use it against you to be productive, that's what I did!!
My Recent Revolution About Decision Making & Networking
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - August 29, 2019 07:05 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsI honestly can't believe this didn't come to me soon but this needs to be discussed. People get PARALYZED by decision making, and after chatting on it enough, I realized some things I'd like to share....
VALUABLE Lessons I Learned By Forgetting My Own Podcast
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - August 05, 2019 07:10 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsLast week I didn't upload.... but I learned SO much from doing so. Let's turn my forgetfulness into something positive, RIGHT NOW! • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot <3 • Are you an artist or band that needs a ki...
Flexibility Leads To Opportunity - A Rant On Seizing Moments In Time
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - July 22, 2019 07:10 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsI realized how much this flexibility has changed my career path over the years, and it never stops. And it's EVERYWHERE in the people I see crushing it too. Let's talk. • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot <3 • Are...
How I Rebranded My Friends Audio Business By Accident - Value-First Thinking
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - July 15, 2019 15:27 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsI CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T RECORD THE CONVERSATION ITSELF because it was SO perfect, but I go step by step how I completely changed the approach Sean Frost is taking his business in a 6 month window to rebrand in a way that will be SUPER valuable to his target network. • If you haven’t yet, subs...
My Mental Health Struggles In The Music Industry - Mind Made Wrong Podcast
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - July 08, 2019 07:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsYO! This is a really personal episode about my experience with my own mind and the music world. My ups, big downs, and how I'm consistently working my booty off but keeping happiness first, always. Glad I got this down on the Mind Made Wrong Podcast :) Here's Maggie's intro :) ---> Producer Joh...
Knowing Your Career "Values" & Self Awareness - Why I Changed The Podcast Name 2x
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - July 01, 2019 07:20 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis episode is something special. I really go in on my personal experience struggling with career direction and development and what I learned along the way of making changes, more changes, and more changes. We cover Determining Career Values Using Self Awareness to Compare Against Circumsta...
50th Episode Q&A! How I Started Playing Music, Nightmare Tour Moments, Advice To Past "Me"
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - June 24, 2019 07:15 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJumped into a Q&A I gathered from FB & IG, and went right to it! In this episode I cover how I got started in music in the first place, some of my worst moments in my career, what I would tell my pas self, and more! • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you ...
What Is a Record Label? How Can They Help You?
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - June 17, 2019 07:05 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsSo, what is a record label? what exactly do they do for an artist, and is it a good fit for you to work with one? What can they do to help your music career? I'm going to explore all of that in today's conversation. Let's dig in! • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as r...
Band Contracts - Do You Need One? When? How? Why?
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - June 10, 2019 07:15 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhen making a band agreement or band contract, it can feel daunting and confusing to start. This video should help clarify what you need to have in writing with your bandmates, or ANYONE you go into business with. Musicians tend to get weary around paperwork but I urge you to embrace any band ...
It's Butter On Band BUSINESS, Their First Breakthrough Song, and Touring SMART
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - June 03, 2019 07:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIt's Butter are veterans of the LA music scene and it shows. They are gaining steady momentum and fans, and I'm stoked to be able to get them on to the podcast to dive deep into taking the band seriously. We cover: Contracts and bandmate friendships, and how that gets messy and what to do to c...
Drewsif on Common Band Mistakes, DIY Business, Touring Misconceptions
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - May 27, 2019 07:15 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDrewsif is a one man media company, and one of the few I know that does it SO SO well. Fed up with relying on others, he took his abilities as a musician and expanded it into making video, graphic design, online content, advertising, production, mixing, mastering, and anything else needed to be...
Graham Cochrane on 7 Figure Passive Income, The Law of Authenticity, & MORE!
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - May 20, 2019 07:10 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsGraham Cochrane (Recording Revolution) is undoubtedly a master of building online business and brand with content marketing and true value for his audience. somebody who operates at his level, and came from such humble beginnings, has a lot of practical experience and knowledge to pass along. A...
Mary Zimmer Voicehacks on Building a Youtube Audience, Perspective on Failure, & MORE!
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - May 13, 2019 07:05 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMary Zimmer of Voicehacks comes on today to break down the explosion of growing an audience on her youtube channel, as well as her process developing a myriad of new skills to become a DIY creator, and some important perspective on failure that we all need. Mary Zimmer is a long-time industry ...
Rest Repose's Josh Wildhorn - Tips For Joining the Band, Common Music Mistakes, & MORE
The Modern Music Creator Podcast - May 06, 2019 07:15 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJosh Wildhorn, bassist for Rest, Repose, guitarist for Designer Disguise, and fantastic engineer/producer walks us through his approach and tips for joining a band, talks over a lot of the mistakes he sees going on in the music world today, and the incredibly humbling perspective he's gaine...
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