Music Business Breakthrough: Amplify Every Release

Today, meet Brianna ( https://linktr.ee/briannaibarramusic ) in Day 9 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up! Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Jeudi ( www.jeudi.biz ) in Day 8 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up! Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Harriet Reynolds ( http://www. HarrietReynoldsmusic.com ) and Jeb Colwell ( http://www. Facebook.com/ColwellMusicMix/Live ) in this special double feature on day 7 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.i...

Today, meet Mike Bankhead ( http://www.mikebankheadmusic.com  )in day 7 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up! Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Susan LaVelle ( https://justatouchofjazz.com ) in day 6 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify to sign up! Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Victoria Storm ( www.victoriastormmusic.com ) in day 5, session #2, of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify (link in bio) to sign up! Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today, meet Michael Daughtry ( https://www.michaeldaughtrymusic.com )  in day 5 of our 12 Days of AMPLIFY. This is a series where we're talking about the success seen this year (yes, during a pandemic) from our amazing independent musician community. If you want to be a part of this magic, head to www.inthekey.co/amplify (link in bio) to sign up! Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusi...

Today, meet Amy MacClain. Follow at http://www.amymacclainmusic.com ! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify ) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession!  Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to ma...

Today, meet Gail Gallagher. Follow at http://www.gailgallaghermusic.com ! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify ) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession!  Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible t...

Today, meet Rob Still. Follow at http://www.robstillmusic.com ! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify ) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession!  Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any...

Today, meet Wanda Gronovd. Follow at http://wwww.found.ee/wgg13-8 Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify ) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession!  Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make a...

Today, meet Sara Jelley. Follow at http://www.sarajellymusic.com ! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify ) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession!  Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make...

Today, meet Kisko Amar-I. Follow on Spotify and enjoy! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify ) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession!  Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement...

Today Cheryl's talking about what it takes to level up a career and offers an opportunity to be a part of AMPLIFY, the membership for indie musicians in it for the long haul. Sign up at http://www.inthekey.co/amplify Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at ww...

Cheryl literally walks through, in REAL TIME, her submission process to be on the ballot for a Grammy Nomination! A perfect end to a seasons all about releasing a record the right way! watch this episode at http://www.inthekey.co/427 Links mentioned: GRAMMY Website: https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy/membership/join GRAMMY Submission Calendar: https://grammy.com/grammys/awards/rules-guidelin...

There's something Cheryl discovered the fifth time around, figuring out how to release a record... and she'll never go back to doing anything another way! Make sure to find out about AMPLIFY - her new coaching community membership.... http://inthekey.co/amplify. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient...

Continuing the conversation of self-awareness, acknowledgment of where you are what you stand for, Cheryl addresses actions she's taking aligned with #BlackLivesMatter as well as outlines a powerful system to recognize where you are in your own career... and how to own it. Resources mentioned: Cheryl's community: http://www.inthekey.co/elite Resources for learning about racial injustice: http://ww...

Not an episode, but a statement of listening and alignment. Until next time... Resources for education on racial injustice : http://inthekey.co/blm James Baldwin essay from "Notes of a Native Son" https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9b36/f51f3dddd429ce54baa1a6d8501745216348.pdf Kesha Janaan's essay "Dear White Friend": https://keshajanaan.com/blog/dear-white-friend Why you should not say "All Lives M...

Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard is a MASTER of playlists... AND he's the first to tell you why playlists shouldn't be on the top of your record's marketing strategy. Find out more about tips and tricks behind not only Spotify playlists but also how to make the most of other budding platforms including Amazon. Go grab Mike's #CrashCourse on Artist Profiles at the Academy: http://inthekey.co/...

Even though we are not doing live shows in person at the moment, this episode is a great one to keep in mind! Andy Du Rego of Black Suit Devil had two awesome album release parties in Toronto. We talk about what makes a successful album release show, from booking it to promoting it to rocking it while your at the venue.  LINKS MENTIONED inthekey.co/emailcourse   and inthekey.co/perfectpi...

Angela of Muddy Paw PR and Cheryl talk about the different ways to use (or not use) the process of releasing a single to your advantage. LINKS MENTIONED: http://www.iamaluminary.com http://inthekey.co/emailcourse Find Angela at http://www.muddypawpr.com ,  https://thrivementorship.com/ , http://www.instagram.com/angela_mastro Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http...

Cheryl gets real about what "community" is and what it isn't, and why being a part of one (or creating one) will boost your career in the short AND long term. Join hers (a community of musicians working to level up) at http://inthekey.co/elite . Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus,...

Kaytee Long, President and Founder of DIY Music PR, shares all sorts of great tidbits on the timeline of PR, what an indie artist to do, and when to know it's time to hire a PR firm. Get the DIY Music PR Bootcamp directly from the In The Key Academy! https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/academy ! Find out more at https://www.diyprgroup.com , on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/diymusicpr/ , and...

Cheryl shares all of her research from learning the complex ways of the new Billboard charting rules. Note: This episode was recored as an Instagram Live back in January 2020. The information is still applicable. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.ia...

Cheryl took a break today to honor some emotions - all of the emotions. Not just the ones she's feeling about her 5.5 year old basset hound Oliver passing away, but all the rollercoasters throughout this pandemic. Whatever you are feeling is okay. Follow Cheryl on instagram and @cbemusic TikTok for more vulnerable posts www.instagram.com/cbemusic. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template...