The David Andrew Wiebe Show

Tools aren’t everything when it comes to growing your music career. But if you aren’t aware of the opportunities available, you are almost certainly missing out. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we look at what more you can do with your music in 2021. Podcast Highlights: 00:29 – Tools to use to promote and share your music in 2021 00:48 – Web hosting: SiteGround 01:17 – Sharing:...

2021 is here. Are you ready to crush it? Are you aware of all the opportunities available? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:26 – David’s new Twitter thread 00:59 – No live music in 2021? 01:29 – No more holding back 02:41 – Get into the publishing habit 04:30 – Grow your online presence 06:06 – Episode summary 06:46...

A significant part of building a music career is facing things that are outside of your comfort zone. So, how can you keep rising to new levels without losing momentum? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:30 – A new distinction 00:47 – What is unfamiliar? What is uncomfortable? 01:10 – How to think about unfamiliar 03:5...

Is talking about music like dancing around architecture? It is a waste of time to look at what it takes to be a modern music maker? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:27 – Introduction 00:50 – Rant 03:46 – Closing thoughts Transcription: Hey, it’s David Andrew Wiebe. While I was writing my November Life Update, I ended...

Is constant rejection and criticism getting you down? Does it seem like others go out of their way to offend you? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:26 – Sensitivity and offense 01:16 – Don’t take it so personally! 02:32 – Get a second, third, and fourth opinion 04:11 – Use negative feedback to improve 06:31 – You can...

What if you could turn your love of music into a career? What if working with your favorite artists and bands was just a project away? That’s what we’re looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast where I chat with professional marketing consultant Michael Brandvold. Podcast Highlights: 00:28 – Every day is Monday with Michael Brandvold 01:54 – Michael shares his epic story 22:21...

Do you wish you could do a better job of engaging your fans? Have you ever thought about starting a fan club? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, featuring Sarah Beth Perry of With the Band. Podcast Highlights: 00:27 – Our special guest, Sarah Beth Perry of With the Band 02:11 – How and why was With the Band created? 05:41 – What is Fan Crews...

Have you ever found yourself in a frustration cycle as a musician? Do you feel like thinking more and doing more for your career just leads to more frustration? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share some of my biggest takeaways from my two-week break in Vernon, BC. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – Going on break 01:01 – Things work better when you stop? 02:45 – Are you overselling...

In the music business, there are certain myths that continue to get perpetuated. They call forth a false sense of hope and fill us with frustration, disappointment, and resentment. That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:31 – Hope is not a strategy 00:45 – The greatest myth in music 01:07 – The exceptional few 01:50 – Winni...

Are you interested in landing more sync licensing opportunities in your music career? Did you know you could make six-figures at it without any kind of notoriety or fame? Are you sincere in your desire to create the life you love through music? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Get in Touch with Adam: Adam's private music club has some of t...

Does social media matter for your music career? Realistically, what can you expect to achieve from spending your time, energy, and resources on growing your social media following? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:30 – Does social media matter for artists? 01:14 – Gaining a better understanding of your audience 02:34...

Do you have music you’re hesitant to release? Is perfectionism getting the best of you? Don’t sit on your music – make it work for you now! Let’s talk about how you can make that happen in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:30 – My guitar solo sucked 01:08 – The perfectionism trap 02:11 – Digging for gems 02:55 – New music = new opportunity 03:58 – Critical mind...

Trying to make things happen in your music career? Do you often find, at the end of the day, you’ve basically accomplished nothing of substance? Do you find yourself overthinking every decision you need to make? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:31 – Mindset 01:01 – Tip #1: Stop relying on new training resources 02:32...

What if there were no limits on where you could take your music? What if you could work with some high-profile brands and build a six-figure business in the music industry in your early 20s? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast with Shut Down Media CEO Ty Frankel. Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – How did Ty discover his passion for music? 02:29 – Ho...

Selling your music? Are you doing the right things to sell your music in 2020? Or is your strategy leaving you broke? Does it seem like nothing’s working? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:28 – You CAN sell music even in 2020 00:57 – Tip #1: Create more value 01:49 – Tip #2: Who do you know that’s selling lots of musi...

Not making any money with your music? Not selling as much as you think you should? Is it possible you aren’t attracting the right kind of buyers (audience)? Do you suspect your “fans” might be mooching off you? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:33 – Repairing the foundation of your business 01:10 – Tip #1: Say “no” to...

Excited about becoming a lifestyle musician? Interested in learning how to get there? Creating your life through music isn’t always easy, and there are certain challenges you’re going to face. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I identity and unpack five challenges that held me back. [et_bloom_inline optin_id="optin_1"] Podcast Highlights: 00:38 – This episode is brought to you by...

It’s taken me a while, but I’m finally getting to something I know you’ve been waiting for me to get to – social media in 2020, 2021, and beyond! It’s laughable how little has changed (beyond maybe esthetic) since a year, two years, or even three years ago (especially for us here at the HQ). So, in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I take a bit of a different approach, and share auth...

Eager to live the life of your dreams through music? Can’t wait to experience the freedom that’s available? To get there, we’ve got to build a foundation and take care of the practical side of things. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I help you figure out your revenue streams, so that you can travel more, live the laptop lifestyle, or create more options for yourself. Podcast Hig...

Have you ever had a project, like a new music release, fail on you? What did you do next? How did you feel when it happened? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I look at the three options available to you at this critical stage of your career. Podcast Highlights: 00:27 – Comedic tribute to the 80s music project 00:59 – Squeezing the best out of yourself 01:28 – Furnace operation 01...

Have you ever thought of yourself as more than a musician? Do you see possibilities beyond the song others don’t see? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with author, entrepreneur, musician Andy Seth (A-Luv). He shares about his new book and album, Bling, his content marketing agency Flow, his meditation practice, and a great deal more. Podcast Highlights: 00:27 – The...

Do you feel like there isn’t enough hour in a day? Or enough day in a week? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share what you will discover when you go beyond productivity and time management. Podcast Highlights: 00:27 – Berry picking and getting too much sun 00:40 – The coursework David’s been taking on 01:09 – Spirit Searcher, Vol. 1 02:13 – David’s tribute to the 80s music pro...

Do you wish you could sing better? Ever thought about extending your vocal range? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Matt Ramsey of Ramsey Voice Studio. We get into singing technique, how to take care of your voice, speech level singing, and plenty more, especially around creative passions and pursuits. Podcast Highlights: 00:33 – Addressing pain points 01:02 –...

Do your eyes glaze over when you hear terms like “data” in relation to music careers? The truth of the matter is that actionable insights might be one of the most exciting developments in recent history. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Beatchain founder Ben Mendoza, who shares the story behind the platform, how it came to be, and how it can be used to help yo...

Ever wondered why I’m not a manager? You’re not the only one. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I get into why I’m not a manager, share about the path I’m on, and what function I serve in the music business. This really should have been done a long time ago. Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – Returning to Abbotsford 01:14 – A couple times David’s been asked to do something specific in mu...