The Unfiltered Musician

Merry Christmas! In this episode, we discuss some of the best and useful gifts for musicians for the holidays. Below you can find a list of some of the products we recommend: Amazon Storefront (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/ryanmancini/list/24VKJMQJ5Z3N2?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfryanmancini Artlist (2 free months): https://artlist.io/Ryan-3768055 Splice: https://splice.com/vip/themusicma...

In this episode, Vanessa discusses her quick tips you can try in order to prepare for a show. Though this talk is directed more towards singers, any musician can benefit from these mental and physical tips.

In this episode, we discuss the various ways we can get you writing better music. Today we have Brett Boles, a.k.a. The M Tea on TikTok, giving us some industry tips about how to grow and survive as songwriters. Brett Boles: @brettboles

In this episode, we discuss a few ways you can memorize more efficiently when you are in a time crunch or have a lot of music to work through. These techniques can be used by all types of musicians.

In this episode we talk with Grammy nominated producer, songwriter, pianist, and singer Matthew Cusson. Matt has a rich history working with artists like Stevie Wonder, Bryan McKnight, Christina Aguilera, Leslie Odom Jr., and many many more. Here is our discussion about how important it is to build connections within the industry. Matt Cusson: mattcusson.com @mattcusson (Instagram, Facebook, and T...

In this episode, we talk about one of the most important ways to build connections with venues and book gigs if you've never done it before: cold calling. If you're looking to fill your calendar hopefully this advice can help!

In this episode, we discuss with our first-ever guest, Andy Sorenson, the idea of a competitive mindset amongst musicians. Andy relives his experience in a conservatory where competition was very much the fabric of the environment.  Links to more of Andy's work:  Instagram: @andysorenson https://linktr.ee/andysorenson 

In this episode we discuss a concept called the Remix Strategy: where artists take an old concept proven to work and recreate it with a new flair to be relevant today. We discuss a few artists today that are currently using this trend to make their music go extremely viral.

In this episode we give you 3 ways people with deeply rooted anxiety can tackle their stage fright with. You don't have to be a musician to use these things but you definitely should be careful when approaching these concepts.  Disclaimer: We are NOT medical professionals so please talk to your doctor about solutions that work for you

In this episode we discuss a holistic approach to managing stage fright. If you had less than 15 minutes to calm yourself down, here are four ways you can accomplish that! As promised here are the articles about brainwaves we viewed before recording this episode: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355078798_Effect_of_Slow_and_Deep_Breathing_on_Brain_Waves_in_Regular_Yoga_Practitioners https:...

Join us in our conversation about how much you should charge for your performing gigs! Know that not every gig is the same and certain people value your work more than others and have different size budgets. 

Welcome to part 2, let's finish this with the last 3 ways you can make money! 

Let's get out of the mindset that being a musician is a "glorified hobby". You can actually live sustainably and work full-time as a musician. So here are 9 ways you can do that!

Come learn about your hosts Vanessa Paré and Ryan Mancini! In this episode, you'll get a basic overview of their careers as musicians and what this podcast is all about.