The David Andrew Wiebe Show

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...

Have you ever wanted to get hooked up with a booking agent? Curious how agencies have been navigating lock-down? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Jack Forman of BiCoastal Productions. We have a great discussion about the future of live events, when artist are ready to work with booking agents, pursuing one’s passion and more. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – What’s...

So, I got to thinking… Have I ever actually introduced myself on the podcast? Do you even know who I am? This has been on my mind for a while. Even though we’re nearly 200 episodes in, in this episode of the podcast, I share a little bit about my past, who I am, what I enjoy and what I’m up to in life. This episode also features HQ news and updates as well as listener comments. Podcast Highlights:...

Email marketing is devastatingly effective. But if you’ve struggled with getting the kind of response you want or need from your subscribers, you’re not alone. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to Cheryl B. Engelhardt of In The Key Of Success. Her expertise includes email marketing and branding, topics we cover in detail to help you make the most of your email campaigns. Ch...

If there’s more content than ever, doesn’t it mean engagement numbers should also be going up? Is it possible that data isn’t matching up with reality? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to Stefan Schulz of Bitfury Surround. As we look to the future of a blockchain-powered music industry, we consider how this will change royalty collection and a variety of other areas. Podca...

How do you get coverage for your new release? How do you get your music into the hands of bloggers, playlisters, YouTubers and more? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with SubmitHub and Indie Shuffle founder Jason Grishkoff. He shares how to approach your relationship with SubmitHub as an artist, how it came to be, how artists can use it as part of their marketing mix and m...

Have you been enjoying the podcast? What have you learned so far? Are you interested in offering your support for the show? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share several things you can do to support the growth of the podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – A different kind of episode 01:48 – There’s more we can do 04:43 – The New Music Industry sub brand 06:02 – How to support a...

What is the state of the live event industry amid COVID-19? How are tech companies coping in these times of seismic change? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with Ed Vincent of Festival Pass, who shares about his new platform and journey as a serial entrepreneur. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – How are tech companies responding to the current crisis? 07:02 – When do you think t...

What actions do you need to take to get the results you’re striving for as a musician? How do you form the right habits to ensure your brand is reaching the right people? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share about the long-awaited release of my latest book, The Music Entrepreneur Code, which you can pre-order on Amazon now. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – Introduction 00:44 – The...

Picking up where we let off, Dave Chick (of Hatched Productions) and I are back at it again. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we continue our conversation, touching on everything from the project cycle and making the music you want to make, to gear and listener behavior in the digital age. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – The project cycle 13:05 – Making the music you want to make 20:...

It’s a little-known fact that I used to be a co-host of Inside Home Recording towards the end of its lifespan. But I do remember that experience fondly. In this episode, I catch up with long-time host of IHR Dave Chick (of Hatched Productions), who has been working as a composer and sound designer for the last 12 years. Our conversation jumps around from taking a circuitous route in life and podca...