Full Circle Music: A Nashville Recording Studio & Online Music Education Academy

Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros

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Many want to "make it" in the music industry. Few successfully make it in. Even fewer stay in. The goal of this podcast is to help bring some clarity to your path towards a music career. We want to help you not only get in, but stay in. To this end, hosts Seth Mosley and X O'Connor will dig deep with luminaries of the music industry. These are people who have "made it" and today have very notable careers. Many are Grammy winners and work with prominent record labels. Some of our listeners might be on the creative side as a songwriter, artist, producer, or engineer. Others might be on the busin...

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How to Grow Your Fanbase on Spotify 18.01.2023 45:54

Chris Greenwood, better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rock and hip-hop artist. Having released 11 albums over his illustrious career, Chris has been nominated for multiple Dove and Juno awards.  At a young age, Chris was an avid skateboarder, hoping to go professional. After a slew of injuries pulled him away, he felt that God was calling him to pursue music, and h...

Q&A w/ Rick Barker 28.12.2022 23:56

Rick Barker is an accomplished music manager who managed one of the biggest names in music, Taylor Swift. After resigning in 2008, Rick has made it his mission to walk alongside artists and help them grow. Now he is not only a manager but a notable speaker, podcast host, and author. He has over 1,600 clients in 22 countries in multiple different genres. Rick specializes in simplifying the complexi...

Music Marketing as an Independent Artist 14.12.2022 1:09:26

Q&A w/ Cooper Alan 30.11.2022 17:12

Cooper Alan is an up-and-coming country artist who has over 8.5 million followers across all social platforms and has over 80 million streams. He has multiple singles to each the #1 on iTunes Chart multiple times. Cooper Alan has always loved country music and played music throughout college. After his time in college, he moved to Nashville where he met Victoria Shaw, hit songwriter for names like...

How to Grow Your Fanbase on TikTok 16.11.2022 38:07

Q&A w/ Josh Simons 21.09.2022 12:04

Josh Simons is a well-known songwriter and Co-Founder/CEO at Vampr, the world’s largest social network for musicians with over 1 million users. He was recently named in The Music Network’s “30 Under 30” list, and has shared credits with the biggest names in music including Travis Scott, Troye Sivan and Kanye West. Josh is passionate about helping musicians understand some of the best ways to marke...

Networking in the Music Industry 07.09.2022 31:43

Time Management 17.08.2022 56:38

Craig Ballantyne, also known as “the World’s Most Disciplined Man,” is a leading voice in effectively managing and making the most out of your day. He has built five 7-figure businesses in five different industries, written three books (including one Wall Street Journal best-seller), and mentored thousands of individuals across the world. Craig has helped over 260 entrepreneurs make their first mi...

What it's like to be a PRO Music Producer 03.08.2022 55:13

Enjoy this episode with X O'Connor (Seth's Co-producer) and Carter Hammond (Seth's manager) as they talk about the technical side of music production and artist management but also their personal experiences within these career.  They also answered questions directly from our Song Chasers community. If you want to learn more about how to get involved with Song Chasers, email support@full...

Q&A w/ Tara Simon 20.07.2022 23:00

Tara Simon is a professional singer, songwriter, and celebrity vocal coach. Tara runs the highest rated performing arts studio in Atlanta, Georgia, offering vocal, piano, and songwriting lessons. Tara has a passion for helping her students reach their highest potential! She moved to New York at the age of 18 and landed the role of Serena Katz in Fame and spent several months on an international to...

How to Write Songs Anyone Can Sing 06.07.2022 39:32

One First Impression 13.12.2021 8:42

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Songwriting Tips for Writer's Block 15.11.2021 5:14

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Patience, Young Grasshopper 18.10.2021 5:22

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Music College Degrees 13.09.2021 6:54

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Implementing Music Strategies on an Indie Artist Budget 06.09.2021 1:10:09

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You Don't Need More Studio Gear 16.08.2021 4:58

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Songwriting as a 15-Year-Old Artist 02.08.2021 40:48

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Find Your Champion 19.07.2021 6:52

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Mixing for Country Artists 05.07.2021 56:45

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Am I Too Old to Become a Songwriter? 14.06.2021 5:52

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Music Industry Strategies with Taylor Swift's Former Manager 07.06.2021 1:30:55

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How to Get Published 17.05.2021 7:32

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Writing Music for Film and TV Placement 03.05.2021 42:30

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How to Increase Your Luck as a Musician 19.04.2021 7:08

Bonus Episode 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.