Emily Zimmer

The Music Knowledge Podcast with Emily Zimmer

Music EN ↓ 10 episodes

Are you a musician, producer, or songwriter looking to turn your passion into a profitable career? I know how you feel. I lived the “starving artist” life for many years until I found real-world solutions. Now I’m so excited to teach other musicians how to generate income doing what they love. Whether you’re into playing instruments, songwriting, singing, production, beat-making… you name it, there’s a way to profit from your skills. Don’t just take it from me. I interview music professionals at the top of their game, who share their valuable stories and advice.

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Emily Zimmer

Episodes

Live Gig Profit and Transforming Failure into Success | JARED JUDGE 13.09.2023 1:05:54

Founder and CEO of BookLive and Fulltime Music Academy Jared Judge stops by. Judge shares a few of his live gig booking secrets and how he and his students rose from broke to 6-figure performers. This may be the most valuable episode for live performing musicians. Don't miss it! BookLive app | https://www.booklivepro.com/gigging1619106357306 Fulltime Music Academy | https://www.fulltimemusicac...

Finding Deeper Meaning and Connection Through Music | JORGE VALLENTINE 13.09.2023 41:36

Rising artist Jorge Vallentine stops by to shine a light on finding the deeper purpose behind music creation. Vallentine's songwriting connects communities and individuals who recognize the meaning behind music and arts endeavors. It's not just a growing career for Vallentine, it's a calling. Dig deeply with us on today's episode. Jorge Vallentine on Soundcloud | https://soundcloud...

Sync Licensing Strategies | EMMA WALLACE (part 2) 13.09.2023 35:47

Emma Wallace joins us for the second time to talk about sync licensing. Wallace generously offers some of her success strategies with music libraries, composition, and finding placements that fit. Hop in and learn how your music can generate income from placements small and large. Emma Wallace Official Website | https://www.iamemma.com/ Emma Wallace Patreon Page | https://www.patreon.com/iamemmamu...

Serving Wisconsin's Music Community and Beyond, Transcending Career Hurdles | ALLISON EMM 13.09.2023 1:13:40

Wisconsin Music Ventures Founder, Owner, and Experience Generator Allison Emm joins us for a lively discussion about serving statewide communities and beyond. Emm has the magic touch when it comes to connecting musicians, audiences, and venues for a higher cause. A top-notch musician herself, Allison Emm breaks open the music industry and gets to the heart of what concerns musicians and arts advoc...

The Wheel of Music Education and Music Career Building Blocks | MIKE NEUMEYER 13.09.2023 1:21:52

Passionate music educator, music business professor, and percussion master Mike Neumeyer pays Music Knowledge a visit. Mike offers priceless insight into custom-crafting entrepreneurial pathways in music. Patient and creative, this music pro keeps a level head in an ever-changing industry landscape. Mike Neumeyer | https://mikeneumeyer.com/ Stream Starting to Dream on Spotify | https://open.spotif...

Seeds of Success, Bass-for-Hire Mastery, and the Creative Process | MARIA KOSMA 13.09.2023 25:14

Top session bassist, composer, and metal shredder Maria Kosma shares her secrets to quality session work. She fills us in on her creative process, and how to happily generate satisfied clients. This progressive rocker remains creative with her original project Emity Trap, and anything that keeps her musical wheels turning. Maria's Project Emity Trap | https://emitytrap.com/about/ Maria Kosma o...

Home Studio Multi-Hustle and Creating Genuinely | YOO SOO KIM 13.09.2023 35:59

Songwriter, composer, producer Yoo Soo Kim joins us with tips on multiple home studio hustles. Yoo Soo shares his down-to-Earth perspective on building a music career while remaining humble, flexible, and funding his ability to create with genuine intention. Come along and soak up the inspiration. Yoo Soo Kim | https://yoosookim.com/ Good Son | https://iamagoodson.com/ Music Library Report | https...

From Side-Gig to Growing Business and the Power of Production | KATIE DWYER 13.09.2023 50:34

Down-to-Earth music production pro Katie Dwyer went from underpaid singer/songwriter to production company owner. A fierce arts advocate, Dwyer remains genuine in her passion for honest creativity and what it can do for communities. From custom songwriting to audio editing to live performance, and even being a mom of 4, Dwyer shares some insights on maintaining balance between artistic integrity a...

Custom Songwriting and Home Studio Opportunities | EMMA WALLACE (part 1) 13.09.2023 44:58

Songwriter, producer, instrumentalist/vocalist Emma Wallace discusses her rise from struggling creative to home studio powerhouse entrepreneur. Hear how Emma uses her creativity to craft custom songs and curiously-themed original albums. Wallace and I also discuss the escape from the "fame" myth and remaining original through independent music success. Emma Wallace Official Website | htt...

Session, Sync, and Serving the Song | ANDREW TIMOTHY 13.09.2023 29:38

Nashville-based session guitarist extraordinaire Andrew Timothy shares his best practices for guitarists-for-hire. An avid composer, Timothy also opens up about sync licensing and his latest original recordings. If that isn't enough, Andrew Timothy is a guitarist for outlaw country artist Frank Foster and he also has experience teaching lessons. Let's hear what this enterprising musician h...