The Profitable Musician Show

NFTs, the metaverse, and Web3 are big buzzwords right now, but what exactly are these things, and what role do they play in our future? Isabella Bedoya, the Founder of Fame Hackers, helps music creators turn their social media into a profitable digital brand. In this episode, Isabella gives us insights into how Web3, NFT, and the metaverse work. Tune in and get more information on how you can inve...

With all the trends and dance challenges, there is no denying the power of TikTok in the music industry. So many young people are trending songs by posting their videos with certain music (both new and old) in the background. How then do you take advantage of this incredibly popular platform? Bree Noble sits down with BrandMan Sean to discuss how we can use TikTok as a music promotion tool. Sean s...

Online fraud and identity theft are too common nowadays. Extremely dangerous and well-organized cybercrime groups now use sophisticated software systems to hack into businesses and individuals’ accounts or websites. In this episode, Chris Adams, the Founder of  CCA Technology, sits down with Bree Noble and provides tips to protect yourself from cybersecurity breaches - from spotting phishing email...

Do you have a burning passion for music? In this episode, Bob James discusses the ins and outs of the music industry. This in-depth knowledge about music publishing brought to the table is based on his experience as an active music manager for many years, representing various artists, songwriters, and producers. Bob now runs Get Money From Music, a company that specializes in providing music busin...

As a musician, it's very important that you find your artist identity or unique sound—something that makes your music truly you. You don't have to copy the trendy things pop stars are doing now. It's better to make it a choice rather than a default that you have to always do. If you want to learn more about artist identity, join your host Bree Noble and her guest Gemma Sugrue. Gemma is a voice and...

What makes you stand out in the business of songwriting? Bree Noble welcomes Mike Errico, a New York-based musician, writer, and lecturing professor. Mike tells Bree how being yourself is all that people want. Why? Because being yourself differentiates you. One way to know yourself and how you fit into songwriting is by journaling. Pay attention to what you write. If you start pouring out poetry,...

Navigating music royalties can be complicated, especially when you don’t understand the legalities of copyrights. Bree Noble interviews Dave Ratner, the Lead Lawyer at Creative Law Network. Dave explains that copyright is the legal basis of creative works. As soon as you create the work, you own the rights to it. But when you record it, that’s an entirely separate copyright that involves the maste...

Many music artists partner with prominent labels because of their wide audience reach and significant impact. But if you want to escape the messy world of the music industry and get your creative self out there, an indie label may be the best fit for you. Bree Noble is joined by Heather Christie of Moonbabe Records, emphasizing why passion always trumps fame. Heather shares how her label builds fe...

Getting featured by music influencers and curators is one way to get known in the music industry. How exactly can you do it? Jason Grishkoff started music blogging way back in 2008 which already covered a lot of different artists. He was constantly barraged by artist's emails. Being overwhelmed with numerous submissions made him give up. By 2015, he started freelance jobs where he made websites an...

What are the most crucial factors to scale a voice teaching business? Our guest in this episode offers her experience and insights, taking us to her story of expanding to eCommerce. Bree Noble sits with Whitney Nichole Cytryn, the Founder of Songbird Studios and Creator of the Singing / Straw. Whitney explains why delegation is necessary and why having the best mentors will help guide you in the p...

Fabiana Claure has been in the music industry her whole life. Armed with a full scholarship education, money was of no concern to her. But when she was finishing her studies, she contemplated how she could make a living. Together with her husband, they decided to venture into music entrepreneurship and start an academy. In this episode, she emphasizes the importance of helping and encouraging musi...

The pandemic made a huge impact on different business industries. Some had bad outcomes, but some had good ones. For our guest today, it made it more popular than ever. The pandemic helped boost Kevin Williams’ business, Sessionwire.com. Our guest was introduced to music because his associates, friends, and other musicians are playing in bands. This led Kevin around studios more often, making him...

Social media has been getting a lot of bad rap lately, but it’s also no secret that there is a lot it can do for business. Musicians can actually these social media platforms to engage and interact with their audiences. This is what Allison Emm does at Wisconsin Music Ventures. Using the power of social media, she helps local independent artists thrive in doing what they love. This mission resonat...

What songwriting tips can you use to write consistently? Bree Noble sits with Lisa McEwen, who formerly signed as a staff writer to BMG Music Publishing. Putting mindfulness into practice is a great way to start writing music. Creativity comes from within, so you need to learn how to tap into yourself. Another helpful tip is to refrain from writing daily. When your mind is clear and you don’t forc...

Modern problems require modern solutions. In today's age, consuming music is easy with the different platforms available. Yet, people still play the same music, lowering the demand for fresh releases. So how can you stand out? Our guest, John Gold, has a strategy for building your fan base using a software he developed. Hypeddit helps artists of all genres and career stages get more fans for their...

Are you a teacher, student, or business aspirant in the music industry looking for ways to manage your time and money most easily and effectively? This episode is just the right one for you. Our guest, Erin Ross, is a communication specialist at My Music Staff. My Music Staff is a studio management software that manages your students, schedule, attendance, invoicing, and billing matters. In additi...

For musicians, connecting with other musicians is a vital part of their career. Musicians nowadays don’t have to worry too much about this because music networking and establishing connections have never been easier. Josh Simons talks with Bree Noble about the world’s largest and most active social-professional network for musicians, Vampr. Dubbed as the LinkedIn for creatives, Vampr has helped mu...

There are infinite possibilities in creating income streams for musicians. Tune in as Bree Noble introduces Tara Divina, a creative business coach and a heart-healing medicine musician. Tara talks with Bree about how setting up a crowdfunding campaign is a great way to leverage the enthusiasm of your fans and supporters into financial results. You can have an exciting, abundant, and fulfilled life...

It’s entirely possible to pursue amazing things in the music industry while earning. Learn a lot of valuable insights from Emily White as she dives deep into building a sustainable music career and collecting all revenue streams. Emily is a Founding Partner at Collective Entertainment and the Founder of #iVoted Festival, whose 2020 edition was the largest digital concert in history. She talks abou...

Finding a distributor and having a release strategy has always been tricky for up-and-coming artists. These days, you can actually do it yourself and release as a DIY artist. Learn how to be an indie artist and still be known across the globe. Join your host Bree Noble as she sits down with Darryl Hurs from CD Baby & Indie Week. Darryl is the Director of Marketing Development Canada for CD Baby an...

Your music is said to be on a different level when it reaches audiences from all over the world. But your music grows the most when you are able to actually connect with your audience. Pandora's Artist Marketing Platform helps artists achieve their maximum reach and monitor their catalog's growth. Jamie Freedman works on the Creator Services team at Pandora and programs Classical Music and is here...

Are you interested in figuring out a way to have a career in music? In this episode, Jared Judge shares his journey of having a hard time and not wanting to land a corporate job because he would like to pursue his love and passion for music. Coming across a problem with one of his booking schedules made him realize what he lacked: booking and managing gigs. So he developed an application that help...

Do you know that you can protect your rights in the music industry? In this episode, Eric Farber, an entertainment lawyer with around 20 years of experience and founder/CEO of Creators Legal, tells us the importance of knowing your rights, especially in the music industry. Music can have lots of branches: the beat, the lyrics and writer, the singer, the publisher, and so much more. And if the musi...

Licensing your music is a marathon, not a race. In this episode, host Bree Noble's guest is Jody Friedman, a seasoned and accomplished Music Supervisor and Songwriter/Producer. Jody talks with Bree about how you need to know your business if you want to succeed at it. Take the time to get the foundation of your career before you can enjoy the fun, sexy stuff. If you don't know much about what you'...

Live streaming is a typical thing today, and there are many platforms where you can utilize it. In this episode, Bree Noble talks with Amani Roberts on how you could elevate your resources in the music industry through live streaming. Amani is a DJ, producer, professor, and author based in Los Angeles, California. Amani started streaming around the first quarter of 2020 and was able to reap the be...