The Profitable Musician Show

As a musician, marketing your music is essential for building a fan base and growing your career. However, marketing can often be expensive, leaving independent artists struggling to compete with major label budgets. In this episode, Lil Cross, founder of Dead to the World and a rising star in the music industry, discusses how you can scale your music marketing without breaking the bank. Lil Cross...

In today's music industry, independent artists have more power than ever before to take control of their own careers and create successful music releases. For today’s episode, we have Kevin Breuner, the CEO of CD Baby, one of the world's largest independent music distributors. Kevin discusses the strategies artists can use to effectively release and promote their music in the new music industry. H...

There are different modalities musicians can generate profit. That could be playing through weddings, writing a book, or educating. In this episode, Glory St. Germain, the Founder of Ultimate Music Theory, shares how she makes a six-figure business teaching music with Music Business Mastery. Glory also tackles the four mistakes most people make which hold them back in playing the different modalit...

Many artists struggle with managing their music release budgets. Maria Herrera, the Founder and CEO of Evergreen Entertainment, found a solution to help them with this specific issue and guide them to achieving financial stability. Joining Bree Noble, she shares how they provide value to artists in handling their money and building their wealth. She explains why art is never about throwing away th...

A career in music can be exciting, especially if you have a passion for it. But earning money can be a struggle. You may have heard of the struggles of the "starving artist" – musicians are no exception. But what if you can turn that around? In today’s episode, musician-entrepreneur Evan Price shows you how you can earn a good income from your music. Armed with his knowledge of music as a business...

They say music is the language of the spirit. It can be argued that art is mainly made for artists to freely express their emotions, mind, and soul. At least a few famous musicians have become successful through their beloved songs, touching the hearts of many people. But what does it really take to become a “successful musician” today, both in reaching your target audience and earning some money?...

Trends and developments are constant in this complex landscape of modern music. Navigating through the turbulent waters of the industry requires artists to take advantage of the tools to help build a stable career. Bree Noble draws the curtain for our guest today to light the path of artists towards success. In this episode, Ari Herstand, the Host of the New Music Business, shares how to make it i...

The needs of musicians evolves through time. To be able to succeed online, the mission of their platforms has to evolve too. Our guest today helps expand the Bandzoogle to include everything a musician needs to run a successful online business. Bree Noble welcomes Stacey Bedford, the CEO of Bandzoogle, to discuss how musicians can make money online. Stacey discusses the milestone of Bandzoogle as...

When you create great songs, some movie directors would want to use or feature them in their films. They would ask to license your song, but that doesn’t mean you’re giving up your copyright. In today’s episode, Chris SD, an award-winning music producer, takes an in-depth look at sync licensing by discussing the dos and don'ts you must know about this legal process. Chris explains how to write for...

As musicians, we have this burning desire, the need to get out there and showcase our unique artistry. But some people just need that push to show their talent because, already, they are making a good living from another thing and get affirmation from it instead. In this episode, Honey Larochelle, a veteran soul vocalist, discusses the importance of the four pillars of Sacred Artistry. These pilla...

The songwriting process is a magical journey that only some people can have. Hookist can give people a glimpse of that magical process. You get to actually write a song and collaborate with your favorite artists in real-time. So if you ever dreamed of writing a song with Kalsey Kulyk or Brad Roberts from the Crash Test Dummies, Hookist is for you. Join Bree Noble as she talks to the CEO and co-fou...

Are you struggling with forming a deep connection with your audience? Social media can be a fun and creative way to achieve that! Our guest for today’s episode works with musician, encourage them, and help them with the things they struggle with. Alex Love, a musician, turned to “coach-sultant” for artists, discusses social media for musicians. He focuses on branding, content, and psychology to he...

The pandemic taught us to be creative and utilize the available tools to keep generating income. In today’s episode, BRE, an electronic artist, producer, and entrepreneur, shares how her passion for music and working at a piano bar before the pandemic helped her found Live Sounds, an entertainment company where she is the leading performer, and create an entertainment platform called Shocast. It i...

Isn’t it amazing how a song can trigger a memory? We sometimes get too caught up in the magic of the lyrics and the melody that it changes our mood entirely. Learn more about the secrets to writing a hit as Molly Leikin, a hit songwriter and CEO of Songwriting Consultants, Ltd. at songmd.com, shares insights on how feelings play into creating a masterpiece and how a great song can take an artist’s...

Music professionals sometimes struggle with connecting their brands or monetizing their music. But how can you build a brand that produces growth in revenue and engagement as a musician? In this episode, Joya Owens from The Friendship Society shares advice for musicians about the fundamentals of music and entertainment business infrastructure. She also shares her wisdom on the role of social media...

As musicians, we all have to change with technology. CDs are getting phased out so now it's onto streaming services like Spotify. And if you work really hard, you can earn a living from just your streaming royalties. But first, you do have to find your niche and just focus on that. Join Bree Noble as she talks to pianist Emile Pandolfi about how he got into millions of streams and playlists. Learn...

As a singer, being able to accompany yourself while writing, practicing and gigging is a huge plus because you don’t have to rely on the band. It has opened a lot of doors for singer-songwriter Brenda Earle Stokes. Brenda has been a closeted singer for four years. She didn’t identify herself with piano at first. But when she started honing her piano skills, it opened up a lot of opportunities for...

Today's guest has been featured on Disney+, and she helps creative entrepreneurs define and achieve success on their terms. Lisa believes the best way to be truly successful in life and business is to be yourself. In this episode, Lisa Robin Young, founder of Ark Entertainment Media, shares her journey about owning her niche, doing what she loves, and making a profit. Her success started from the...

As artists, our priority is our art, our music, and our creatives. We invest our time and hearts in our love for the arts, but for lack of resources, we either entrust our work to the hands of someone else or shelf it completely. But that's about to change! Tune in as Business Strategist and Founder and CEO of Music Meets The Boardroom, Latoya Cooper, talks about their mission to provide women art...

Do you have a great video of your beach day but just can't find a good song to use without getting charged for copyright? Or are you the music artist with a lot of great songs but just can't figure out how to get them out there? Thematic is IT for you! In this episode, the Co-Founder & COO of Thematic, Audrey Marshall, tells us about how their platform connects music artists to video content creat...

As a musician, you know that success doesn't come easy. It takes years of practice, dedication, and determination to make it in the music industry. What if there are other ways to be successful in the music world. Today, Jason Tonioli joins Bree Noble to talk about a music marketing funnel that can skyrocket music sheets to a 7-figure business. Jason is a musician, marketer, and entrepreneur. He b...

With blockchain technology, even music can be invested in. Labelcoin is a "song" exchange where fans can invest in songs while the artist gets paid. With this system, artists can get paid now for any future revenue! Their goal is to stamp out artistic poverty with the help of blockchain. Join Bree Noble as she talks to the CEO and Co-founder of Labelcoin, Mark Miller, about how exactly Labelcoin w...

Are you an artist looking for custom song income? Or someone who just wanted to have a song written just for you? You might want to look at Songfinch. Learn more about this through our guest, Jake Tuton, the head of the artist community at Songfinch. The different artists in this community help create songs for people based on their stories and memories, which is a win-win situation for both the a...

If you often find yourself lost in calculations, this is the podcast for you. Barbara Johnson, a bookkeeper, CPA, and the owner of Keeping It Straight Bookkeeping & Accounting, shares insights on how you, as a musician and entrepreneur, can better manage your finances - from business and tax requirements and deductibles to general bookkeeping – saving you time and money without losing focus on you...

Being in the music industry isn’t all about creating and writing. You also need to pay attention to the business side to make a career out of your music. Gail Taylor joins Bree Noble in this episode with tips on creating your music business plan. Gail is a songwriter, keyboardist, and inspirational keynote speaker with 25 years of experience in the financial business. She decided to reinvent herse...