Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker

Send me a text message Your Ideas Wanted! Leave them as a comment here on Medium https://link.medium.com/PSH9ISzF24 Wow! So much has changed in recent weeks. Our normal, predictable lives have been turned upside-down. People in the performing arts in particular (musicians, actors, venues, and those who support them) have seen their livelihoods disappear. Yes, these are challenging times. It’s also...

Send me a text message You hear it all the time: Nobody is making money from streaming music. Well, that just isn’t true. As a recent Rolling Stone article demonstrated, there’s a lucrative solo piano niche that many independent artists are capitalizing on. But that’s the exception, right? Wrong. Lance Allen is having similar success as one of the most streamed guitarists on Spotify, and he makes...

Send me a text message I've said it for decades: The #1 factor that determines your success in music is your fanbase - the people who support you, buy your music, attend your shows, and purchase your merchandise and services. That's why it's so important to thank your fans regularly. But there are lazy ways and more meaningful ways to show your appreciation. I cover five effective w...

Send me a text message I've seen a lot of music marketing mistakes over my 25+ years of covering and living this topic. I reveal one of the biggest blunders in this episode. The good news is, you can avoid it by always asking this one simple question BEFORE you take action to promote your music! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing V...

Send me a text message Fresh off my return from Austin, where I attended the CD Baby DIY Musician Conference , I’m sharing some of my biggest lessons, tips, and take-aways. It was great to hear keynote speakers such as Questlove from The Roots and Darryl McDaniels from Run-DMC . In this episode I focus on the great advice offered my Simon Tam , an author, TEDx speaker, and founding member of the A...

Send me a text message If you knew of Ralph Murphy, you know the loss the music business has felt since he passed away in May 2019. If you aren’t familiar with him, please listen to learn more about this hit songwriter and advocate for artists. This episode also features eight minutes of golden songwriting advice from one of Ralph’s many live workshops. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing rep...

Send me a text message You’re a proactive musician. You’re an Empowered Artist! You’re ready to make your mark on the world – and make money doing it. However, there’s a good chance you’ll quickly get frustrated by slow progress . You might become cynical because few people seem to give a damn about your music or other new project. Can you relate? If so, maybe you just need to get your ASK out the...

Send me a text message Here’s a great strategy if you want to generate the kind of music revenue you know you deserve. Listen up and take notes! Also, be sure to check out 19 Cash Flow Strategies for Songwriters, Musicians, and Bands . Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list . It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check...

Send me a text message Tommy Emmanuel is amazing in so many ways. Certainly, his virtuoso playing ability is one of the main things that put him on the map and allows him to wow fans and gain respect from fellow musicians. However, there is another element to his success just as important and impactful. I cover that on this episode. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on...

Send me a text message I’m sure you’ve asked yourself this frustrating question before: What do I have to do to get people to show up at my live music events? Never mind getting them to arrive on time. How do you get them to show up at all? Here’s an idea worth trying … Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list . It’s free and easy. C...

Send me a text message It was 1994. My band had just started some intense sessions for our debut release. At the end of one long day of recording, our bass player had to leave for a family commitment. But we still needed to record the drum track on a song he sang — a parody called “Barney Rotten.” ( Imagine Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols singing the Barney the Dinosaur kids show theme song. It’s...

Send me a text message Meet Bree Noble, a singer-songwriter who turned a passion for giving exposure to other indie artists into a thriving business. She hosts two podcasts, runs a membership academy, hosts the Profitable Musician Summit, and just published her first book, The Musician’s Profit Path. Learn more about Bree’s activities : Profitable Musician Summit (April 22 thru May 1, 2019 only) F...

Send me a text message What Does INDIE Mean? How do you define it? Here’s a powerful definition for musicians and creative people of all kinds, including indie music, books, film, games, etc. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list . It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks...