The Profitable Musician Show

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 pro...

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 v...

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...

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...

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 o...

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...

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...

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...

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 ph...

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 an...

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 bui...

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 wi...

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 encouragin...

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 hi...

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...

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 for...

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...

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 addi...

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 h...

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 fulfil...