The Music Knowledge Podcast with Emily Zimmer

Founder and CEO of BookLive and Fulltime Music Academy Jared Judge stops by. Judge shares a few of his live gig booking secrets and how he and his students rose from broke to 6-figure performers. This may be the most valuable episode for live performing musicians. Don't miss it! BookLive app | https://www.booklivepro.com/gigging1619106357306 Fulltime Music Academy | https://www.fulltimemusicac...

Rising artist Jorge Vallentine stops by to shine a light on finding the deeper purpose behind music creation. Vallentine's songwriting connects communities and individuals who recognize the meaning behind music and arts endeavors. It's not just a growing career for Vallentine, it's a calling. Dig deeply with us on today's episode. Jorge Vallentine on Soundcloud | https://soundcloud...

Emma Wallace joins us for the second time to talk about sync licensing. Wallace generously offers some of her success strategies with music libraries, composition, and finding placements that fit. Hop in and learn how your music can generate income from placements small and large. Emma Wallace Official Website | https://www.iamemma.com/ Emma Wallace Patreon Page | https://www.patreon.com/iamemmamu...

Wisconsin Music Ventures Founder, Owner, and Experience Generator Allison Emm joins us for a lively discussion about serving statewide communities and beyond. Emm has the magic touch when it comes to connecting musicians, audiences, and venues for a higher cause. A top-notch musician herself, Allison Emm breaks open the music industry and gets to the heart of what concerns musicians and arts advoc...

Passionate music educator, music business professor, and percussion master Mike Neumeyer pays Music Knowledge a visit. Mike offers priceless insight into custom-crafting entrepreneurial pathways in music. Patient and creative, this music pro keeps a level head in an ever-changing industry landscape. Mike Neumeyer | https://mikeneumeyer.com/ Stream Starting to Dream on Spotify | https://open.spotif...

Top session bassist, composer, and metal shredder Maria Kosma shares her secrets to quality session work. She fills us in on her creative process, and how to happily generate satisfied clients. This progressive rocker remains creative with her original project Emity Trap, and anything that keeps her musical wheels turning. Maria's Project Emity Trap | https://emitytrap.com/about/ Maria Kosma o...

Songwriter, composer, producer Yoo Soo Kim joins us with tips on multiple home studio hustles. Yoo Soo shares his down-to-Earth perspective on building a music career while remaining humble, flexible, and funding his ability to create with genuine intention. Come along and soak up the inspiration. Yoo Soo Kim | https://yoosookim.com/ Good Son | https://iamagoodson.com/ Music Library Report | https...

Down-to-Earth music production pro Katie Dwyer went from underpaid singer/songwriter to production company owner. A fierce arts advocate, Dwyer remains genuine in her passion for honest creativity and what it can do for communities. From custom songwriting to audio editing to live performance, and even being a mom of 4, Dwyer shares some insights on maintaining balance between artistic integrity a...

Songwriter, producer, instrumentalist/vocalist Emma Wallace discusses her rise from struggling creative to home studio powerhouse entrepreneur. Hear how Emma uses her creativity to craft custom songs and curiously-themed original albums. Wallace and I also discuss the escape from the "fame" myth and remaining original through independent music success. Emma Wallace Official Website | htt...

Nashville-based session guitarist extraordinaire Andrew Timothy shares his best practices for guitarists-for-hire. An avid composer, Timothy also opens up about sync licensing and his latest original recordings. If that isn't enough, Andrew Timothy is a guitarist for outlaw country artist Frank Foster and he also has experience teaching lessons. Let's hear what this enterprising musician h...