The David Andrew Wiebe Show

Have you ever wondered why streaming platforms don’t allow you to create an in-depth artist profile? Have you asked yourself why you can’t view album credits and easily find all the tracks a specific session musician has played on? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with Ursa Music founders Chris Jones and Chad Royce. They offer great insights into their new and disruptive m...

Have you ever thought about teaching music? Are you already a music teacher looking to increase your revenue? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to music educator Wendy Brentnall-Wood and tease out insights about student retention, building revenue streams, how to avoid burnout and more. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Introduction 00:55 – Share ab...

What inspires you to write? Do you feel like you’re able to write authentically, from the heart? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with Miami-based singer-songwriter Judah Holiday and deep dive into his process. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Is Judah Holiday your real name? 01:50 – What is the story behind your single, “Good Life”? 07:34 – The c...

Interested in growing your label? Trying to figure out how to use your budget? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share some tips on how to take your record label national. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – A mysterious question I’ve gotten a few times 01:20 – Tire kicker? 02:34 – Consider hiring a consultant, coach or mentor 03:44 – Do you know who your...

Have you been thinking about attending CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference? Not sure whether it's worth it? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I reflect on the DIY Musician Conference with Greg Wilnau of Musician Monster. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Special episode with guest Greg Wilnau 00:57 – Austin serendipities 02:02 – What did David get out of the...

Shopify is one of the most popular and powerful tools for building an eCommerce site. So, why can’t musicians use it to set up their online stores? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with Tommy Stalknecht of Single Music. Their platform integrates with Shopify and offers relevant analytics to help you grow your music career. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights:...

Science has us convinced that we should keep our goals to ourselves. But does this work? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I explain why sharing your goals with others is crucial to reaching them. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Science says you shouldn’t share your goals with anyone 01:10 – The “trying” problem 02:29 – Action 02:50 – Getting into conver...

How can you have a more effective release? Are there steps you can take to ensure your music is noticed upon launch? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to Outerloop Coaching co-founder Paul Phelps about the effective release strategy they’ve developed. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Quick personal update 02:00 – Who is Paul Phelps? 05:12 – What ty...

Is burnout total B.S.? Can you just sleep it off and be on your merry way? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share the dangers of burnout and why constantly hustling, and grinding isn’t the way forward in your career or business. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Back to the land of the living 00:55 – Burnout 03:02 – Overcoming burnout and solving busine...

You may have heard me reference my “forthcoming EP” a few times and wondered when it was coming out. Well, in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I offer a sneak preview into the No Escape EP, which will be hitting online music stores and streaming platforms any day. Enjoy. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – My latest solo release 01:43 – No Escape 03:52 – Sleep...

How do you handle challenging situations? What do you do when your life seems to be going sideways? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share my reflections from a recent heartbreak. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Heartbreak 01:32 – Turning to a mentor for help 02:35 – The stories we tell ourselves 02:59 – Have you ever considered that it’s not your fau...

How effective are you in meeting people and creating meaningful and strategic connections? Do you have contacts that can help you take your music career beyond? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with musician Brian Bob Young, who gave this podcast’s music a makeover. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 01:11 – Who is Brian Bob Young? 04:16 – Being specific ab...

Ariel Hyatt is in the house! Are you looking to get more publicity for your music or band? Do you wish a major media outlet would cover your story? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we learn from the best. Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR sheds light on the current state of publicity in the music industry as well as what she’s excited about creating. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast...

John Oszajca is in the house! Do you know what funnels are? Are you using them to promote your music? What level of success have your achieved with your marketing funnels? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, you’ll learn about this timely and vital topic from the best of the best – John Oszajca of Music Marketing Manifesto. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 01:11 –...

Full-time musician. Doesn’t that term have a great ring to it? Wouldn’t you love to pursue your passion full-time? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with UK based musician Malcolm “Bubba” McCarthy and ask him how he rose through the ranks to become an established and in-demand musician. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 01:01 – Who is Malcom “Bubba” McCarth...

What does it mean to be a musician in the digital age? How can you take advantage of popular platforms to get your music heard by more people? In this episode of The New Music Industry, I talk to Michael Sloane, Co-Founder of Streaming Promotions. We get into everything from opportunities artists are missing all the way to how we’re all information marketers. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast...

Is it possible for musicians to earn money from their passion? Where can musicians go to learn the skills, they need, to increase their effectiveness? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, Bree Noble of Female Entrepreneur Musician shares what the Profitable Musician Summit is all about. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Are you investing in your ongoing educa...

Sometimes, it might seem like building a music career is all about the hustle. But sometimes, you just need to let the opportunities come to you. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I interview award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Troy Kokol, who shares his journey as a songwriter and how he’s been able to make songwriting his full-time gig. Download the PDF Transcription Podcas...

 If your music isn’t going to sell, wouldn’t you like to know sooner rather than later? Is there a way you can rapidly release music at less risk to test the market? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share what a Minimum Viable Product is as well as how The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship came into being and who it’s for. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast High...

It’s time to announce the launch of another brand-new book. What could it be? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share about Start Your Year the Right Way, who it’s for and how it’s structured. I also read the introduction. Download the PDF Transcription Highlights: 00:34 – The new book has arrived 01:12 – It doesn’t matter when you pick up and read this book 01:46 – Who this boo...

Does it feel like you’re stuck in the rut? Are you trying to get a different kind of result but unsure how to make it happen? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share my mindset around keeping your promises, being a person of integrity and doing whatever it takes to make your dreams a reality? Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Heading to Vancouver 01:18 –...

Do you know what your goals are? Are you aware of what steps you need to take to achieve your goals? What’s your plan? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share some ideas on how to create or revamp your music career strategy for 2019. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – The focus of this episode 01:12 – The Music Entrepreneur HQ strategy 03:24 – Crafting yo...

Do you feel stuck in your music career? Does it seem like no matter what you try you end up in the same place? Don’t worry – there is a way out. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to drummer and career coach Matt Starr about how he rose through the ranks to establish himself in the music industry. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Matt Starr is in th...

Life is moving at a dizzying pace. Technology is evolving quickly. Distractions are increasingly at a rapid rate. So, how do you stay productive (and more importantly effective) when there’s so much going on? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share some ideas on how to reduce distractions and how this will make you more productive in 2019. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast...

Today, I have a little surprise for you. I feel like I’m moving at a whiplash pace this year, so it’s kind of a surprise even to me. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I make a special announcement concerning a new product. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Special announcement 01:29 – Introduction to The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship Transcr...