The NoteSpire Music Artist Impact Archive

In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music career and keep us from being all we were created...

As an Indie Artist, are you where you want to be? Is your career going in the direction you hoped it would? Or do you seem to be coming up against brick walls at every turn? In Part 1 of this mini-series, host Paul Gibbs talks about some of the common challenges Indie Artists face, like being familiar with the business side of the music industry, being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, relat...

Creativity & Feelings - Sometimes a "match made in Heaven"... and sometimes not. While some of us creatively thrive no matter what our feelings happen to be at the moment, others find that they can only be creative when they feel "up" (or maybe "down"). This especially is true for musicians, who sometimes feel pressure, from within ourselves or from others, to be creative when they don't parti...

It's 2023 and DIY musicians abound. Technology has leveled the playing field and the Independent Musician, now more than ever, has every chance for success. So, why would anyone still want to be signed to a traditional record label? We discuss the pros and cons of the traditional music labels and why there still might be a place for them in your music career. Martin Guitar just introduced a new sh...

Elon Musk recently purchased Twitter and its popularity as a platform for sharing and discovering new music continues to grow, but the App continues to be singled out for its "rampant infringement of copyrighted music". What does this mean for you and the music industry, and what should you do about it? Join us as we discuss this hot topic, some entertaining music trivia, and more! 

Artificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creator? All this and more in this episode of the Artis...

We hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting and consistent content, and more. And we talk about...

If the last 10 songs you wrote are all in 4/4, the key of C and at 90 bpm, you just might be...you guessed it... stuck in the songwriting rut! Now there's nothing wrong with a little consistency in your songwriting. After all, if you're a country gospel artist, your fans probably aren't going to spend a lot of time or money on a heavy metal tune should you decide to put one out there. But putting...

Flexibility is crucial in many areas of life, while being too rigid in our thinking can limit our perceptions and prevent us from considering alternate plans and options when things don't go our way. In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some ways in which musicians, especially songwriters, can benefit from keeping a flexible mindset in our songwriting, when discouragement and disappointment ove...

In Episode #42 we talk about Copyrights and Who Owns Them, Building Your Brand, Critical Music Listening, and Should You Make CDs?

In this episode Nate & Paul talk about writing and production techniques of different decades and genres, the history of CDs, toplining, and how to … fail?

In Episode 39 of the Artist Impact Podcast, we discuss tips for playing and singing at the same time, running a successful Spotify promo campaign, recording studio etiquette, Blue Suede Shoes, plant milk, and more!

Check out Episode 40 of the NoteSpire Music Artist Impact Podcast, as we discuss topics like how to practice properly for fixing your mistakes, a new release Spotify promo campaign, some career life lessons for indie artists, Silvertone Amps, the Jackson Audio Twin Twelve Silvertone 1484 Pre-amp Pedal, Uncle Sam, pickle ball, and more!