The Musician's Venture

Twan is an adult contemporary hip hop artist who emcees, produces, merchandises and is also a journalist. Allison talks a wide range of topics with Twan in this week's episode including being organic and the payoff that is earned by it. He also talks about learning, experiences, and being thorough when it comes to “making it”. When it comes to the world of music, “something you do today can affect...

As the pandemic has screeched all performance and musical endeavors to a halt, Lexie Signor tells us how she learned to navigate new online projects with TikTok and a virtual ensemble. Many of us have had to learn new skills and reshape our ideas of music and how to get it to the public, and Lexie has done just that. She also talks about how autism affects her world and how she has accomplished he...

What is it like to be a member of the Rainy Day Collective? The collective is a group of musicians who work together to create original music and put on events, utilizing all different tiers of members and their own sets of skills. These skills are also passed throughout the group to promote experience and learning! Founder Christopher Ashburn gives us an inside look into the Rainy Day Collective...

When it comes to promoting an event, is it more the artist or the venue’s responsibility to grab attention and pull in an audience? Allison Emm mentions those who have written in on our social media and their opinions on just who has the responsibility to promote this event. Communication between artist and venue is key in this case, and you can tune for some tips on just how to make sure this sit...

This week, guest Thea Vorass shares with us her transition into the music industry and how being a woman in a male dominated world can be a struggle. Through her own bookings and connections with artists, she has learned some of the best ways to put on a show and promote music. She discusses how taking the lead is sometimes the only way to move forward, which can be scary, but “If you love it, you...

Allison Emm shares her own experience being a woman in the music industry. She talks starting the concert series Wisconsin Music Ventures and the type of struggles she's had relating to her gender. Producer Shannon Couillard chimes in with her own experiences being a woman on the music recoding side of things. Check out more about TMV Podcast at www.themusiciansventure.com , @themusiciansventure o...

Logan Penington sits down to tell us about how he came to be a drummer for Mannheim Steamroller. He talks about his experience in the band as well as what it’s like to settle down in Wisconsin. We learn about how he made his way around the music scene from Omaha to Chicago to Milwaukee, and what it’s like to make a name for oneself in a new scene.  Find more information about Logan at his web...

Allison Emm discusses one of Wisconsin Music Ventures’ core values: connection. No matter how you do it (in-person networking, social media), it definitely is part of the job description of being a musician. Strengthening and exercising your relationships with others in the industry can help propel you forward and build your fan-base, while meeting new people and even making friends along the way!...

Alyssia Dominguez Talks Connection Beyond Music In this episode Allison Emm talks with Alyssia Dominguez, a musician from Waukesha County. The two talk about family and its influence on music, as well as the importance of connecting with others beyond just the music. Alyssia herself talks about race and its impact within the world of country music. Find out more about Alyssia from her website: www...

Allison Emm talks about “access” and how it relates to getting your foot in the door in the music world. She talks about how information and finances can contribute to whether or not someone can make it as a musician. Fellow WMV colleague Giselle also talks about her own experiences with access involving being young and having cultural differences. Tune in to hear how and why access is so importan...

Steve Burks is a soul, R&B and hip-hop artist originally from Gary (IN) now living in Milwaukee. He joins us to share his own knowledge on the music industry. Steve talks with Allison Emm about his background in the music and the business side of things, as well as the story of how he got to where he is today. The two also talk about recent industry changes, and Steve’s emphasis on the importa...

Let's get down to business! Host Allison Emm kicks off this podcast with Five "Rules of Thumb" for new and seasoned musicians. This comes from the perspective of a musician involved in the world of researching and booking artists for her own events. These tips are as follows: 1. Get a website! Create a sense of professionalism with a full-blown website. 2. Facebook should not be a primary source o...