Season 1
Adam talks with Brooklyn-based trumpeter/singer/songwriter Wayne Tucker (Taylor Swift, Brass Against, Eric Hutchinson) about how he has changed his approach to music making from a "me to you" experience into an "us" experience. His band started playing in Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn during the Covid pandemic. With no permit and no plan, the band played regularly there, making enough money to sustain themselves during a global shut-down, and making an unexpected impact on their community in the process. Wayne now applies the lessons he learned from his experiences in Grand Army Plaza to his shows in clubs everywhere. ________ Wayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayneeverest/?hl=en Wayne on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yx2PV5XJ94vQsNgQhHEBW?si=t-f2MhOlQSCVzbROeqlqyQ ________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Adam talks with award-winning saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Caroline Davis about how she approaches preparing to record new music, how she funds her albums, her history growing up in Singapore, gender in music, and more. Caroline's Website: http://www.carolinedavis.org/ Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinedavismusic/?hl=en Portals, Volume 1 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2F3rueu7368euUhk79eAX3 ____ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Adam and Paul Taylor talk about Paul's upbringing in Memphis, the impact of the Memphis scene and sound on his own playing and music, his unique beginnings in music, the influence of his father and step father, both of whom were storied songwriters and recording engineers in Memphis, and ultimately playing with heroes like Kirk Whalum, Chuck Prophet, Eric Gales, and Ann Peebles. Paul's Website: http://www.paulsnowflaketaylor.com/ Paul on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20VWFuTbgbJt9iUtn6AZ9A?si=fu9xAhV4SvKjVQRXZD9CXA Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmemphiscolorways/?hl=en Crosstown Arts:https://crosstownarts.org/ —— Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Host Adam Meckler talks with comic book artist and musician Dave Chisholm about combing his passions for comics and music in the form of the graphic novels Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in California, and Enter the Blue, a fictional story of a young woman coming up as a jazz trumpeter in New York City that includes a wild conspiracy about Blue Notes Records. Dave highlights his interactions with Blue Note in the creation of Enter the Blue, explains why he has a strong aversion to "experts", and reveals his "The Four Es" of how to build a following on social media. Dave's Website: https://www.davechisholmmusic.com/ Enter the Blue Graphic Novel: https://amzn.to/3DyhpKu Chasin the Bird: https://amzn.to/3eZxhM1 Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavechisholm/?hl=en Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chisholmdave?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor _____________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
No two music careers look alike. From day-jobbers to full-time pros, there are loads ways to make a meaningful career in music. Host Adam Meckler discusses 9 ways to make a career in music, and includes how each model works, and ways to succeed within each model. _____________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
In the wake of Biden's announcement to forgive student debt, Host Adam Meckler's 130k in student loans, and his two music degrees have him wondering: is it irresponsible for institutions to be giving out music degrees? Adam asks Smooth Jazz sax master Steve Cole about his breakout late 90s album "Stay Awhile", his first record deal, how the major label game has changed, CDs vs Streaming and more. While being a world-class saxophonist with 10s of millions of streams on Spotify, Steve is also a music business professor at University of St Thomas in Minneapolis. He and Adam discuss what a responsible music would look like. Steve Cole on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rpOQ4XZKUz0ayWSMgvmWb Steve's Website: https://stevecole.net/home _____________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
In all of the potential avenues for monetizing our music, why aren't more of us exploring sync? Adam talks with the founder of Sync Beast, Graham Barton, about how Graham conceptualizes music for sync. Graham reveals his "Setup, Build, Arrival" formula, and breaks down each piece of the formula using examples from his own experiences. Get started on your sync journey. Sitting on some tracks? Releasing songs as an artist looking to grow a fanbase? Why not also prepare your stuff for sync? Sync Beast: https://www.syncbeast.co/ Graham Barton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syncbeast.co/?hl=en Buy Tracks That Sync book, by Graham Barton: https://amzn.to/3AnfUM6 _____________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Host Adam Meckler talks with band mates Brian Courage (bass) and Andrew Green (drums), from his new trio Supercell, on the final day of their Midwest tour. They sit in Brian's Chicago home and talk about how to book tours effectively, particularly how to afford touring when you're getting started building an audience in new areas. Brian and Andrew discuss their side-gigs, and Brian gives his "best day and time to email a venue" about booking a show formula. Lots in this episode about anchor gigs, what they are, and how to get them! Supercell Band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercellband/ Brian Courage's Improvised Metal Band "Abhorrant Expanse" in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abhorrent_expanse/?hl=en Abhorrent Expanse's "Gateways to Resplendence": https://music.amalgamusic.org/album/gateways-to-resplendence Andrew Green's band Twin Talk: https://twintalk.bandcamp.com/album/weaver ----------------- Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Adam recalls his experiences releasing albums on indie record labels. He lays out what will likely be expected of you, the artist, and what you should expect from the label. Adam gives his pros and cons list for releasing with an indie label, and addresses questions like: "Why would I release on an indie label if all they do is digital distribution?", and "Do I need to cover the cost of recording/mastering/printing?". Adam reads directly from an email he recently received from an indie label asking for all of the materials for an upcoming release. Hear what indie labels are looking for from an artist first-hand! _______________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
You know the feeling. You've done the work. You've prepared for the gig. You can't shake that nagging feeling that you don't belong there. That you don't deserve to be there. Or that you're not good enough. Musicians deal with self-doubt and imposter syndrome as much as any profession. Why does it happen? And what can you do to get out of your own way in order to focus on making great music? Host Adam Meckler talks with trumpeter, band leader, composer, and educator John Raymond about his time on the New York City Jazz scene. His own experiences wrestling with imposter syndrome, and how musicians can rise above it. Real Feels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIV1t70Gek8 John's Website: https://john-raymond.com/ Kind Folk's "Power Fall": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdRKT_i21M4 _______________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off