A Modern Music Industry
By Josiah Garrett
You can learn about Josiah by visiting his website: www.JosiahGarrett.com
A Modern Music IndustryFeb 25, 2019
Interview w/ Pure Colors - Collaboration, Production, and Album Release Strategy!
Last week I sat down with Joey Tuholski, aka Pure Colors. We talk about Sample-based music culture, Inspirations, Collaboration, and his album release strategy for his latest record - Chromafunk. This 80-minute podcast episode is a deep dive into the mind of an accomplished producer, Ableton teacher, and live performer! Enjoy
Interview w/ Sara McDonald - Songwriting, NYC, International Touring, and Band Leadership
We sat down to talk about Songwriting for Big Band, New York City’s Music Scene, Touring Internationally, and techniques for Band Leadership.
Interview w/ Rhys Gilchrist - Guitar Lessons, Instagram, Content Creation, & Podcasting
In this season's 2nd episode, I sat down to Interview Rhys Gilchrist, a Scottish Jazz Guitarist and Instagram musical mogul. We talk about Jazz Guitar, Rhys journey to become an Instagram influencer, Content Creation, & Podcasting. Rhys has been teaching online lessons for 5 years, and is in the works on a debut jazz album with his quartet. His impressive online presence is the result of many years of hard work, documenting his musical journey and fostering a community. His online musical influence has landed endorsements from D'Angelico and D'Addario, as well as a large catalog of students through which he can make a living doing what he loves - teaching music. Rhys also operates his own podcast, called "Sitting In", where he interviews other musicians about their musical journey. You can learn more about him at www.RhysGilchrist.com
Interview w/ Juliana Todeschi - Publicist for PPPP & Turkuaz
I sat down with Juliana Todeschi to talk about PR strategies in 2020: Content Marketing, Aesthetic, Building Relationships, and Music Marketing outside of the Music Industry. Juliana owns a PR agency in Boulder, CO and represents artists like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Turkuaz, and many more. She gave an insightful commentary on the value of a Press Release, How to build and maintain relationships, and painted a picture of the landscape of PR moving into the next decade. I learned a lot from this interview, I hope you do too!
13 Tips for Booking Your Own Tour (and Music Festival) W/ Pace Maynard
Pace performs 100+ Shows a year with Universal Sigh, as well as hosting his own Music and Arts Festival called Sigh In July.
Here are 13 Tips to help you Book your own tours!
6 Month PR Campaign for YOUR Album Release and Tour
Chapter 22 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Royalties - How, When, and Why You Get Paid
Chapter 21 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Navigating a Record Deal + The Value of Your Copyright
Chapter 20 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
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Record Labels - How Do They make Money?
Chapter 19 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Sell Your Album Early with Pre-Orders
Chapter 18 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
A History of the Music Industry in 7 Minutes
Chapter 17 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Paying Taxes as a Self-Employed Musician
Chapter 16 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Music Industry Roles, Rates, and Responsibilities
Chapter 15 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
11 Tips for Good Sleep on the Road w/ Pace Maynard
Pace Maynard performs 100+ Shows a year with his band, Universal Sigh, and throws a a Music and Arts Festival called Sigh in July!
Here are 11 Tips for Getting good Sleep on the Road!
33 Tips for Touring with Pace Maynard
Pace Maynard plays 100+ Shows a year with Universal Sigh and throws his own Music and Arts Festival called Sigh in July!
Tips:
- Wrap your toothbrush in a Paper Towel
- Gold Bond is essential for Summer Tour
- Designate a Tour Manager
- Air Mattreses will pop and deflate over time
- Get a cot instead
- Invest in a Shopvac for cleaning the van
- (# of musicians x 5 Minutes) + (# of Bathroom breaks x 5 minutes) + (# of Major Cities driven through x 10 minutes) + (# of Meals eaten on the road x 5 minutes) = Additional time on the road
- Always have a spare tire
- Change your transmission fluid every 50,000 miles (every when they tell you 100)
- Keep all your receipts
- Cocaine is a hell of a drug
- Beer does not count as a meal (neither does coffee)
- If they don’t give you a limit on your food buyout, order the whole menu
- Bring a Cooler
- Sleep in clean underwear
- Try not to shit yourself on stage (Don’t shit in your overalls)
- Advance Everything!
- Unlimited Data for entertainment and work in the van
- Electrical Tape solves a lot of problems
- Group Stretch for morale
- Tums + Goodie Powder + Febreeze + Vitamin C
- Be prepared to sleep on the floor - at least 5 hours
- Warm up before EVERY show
- Cases for your gear
- Be honest with your band mates
- Don’t forget to get the money
- Multiple dummy checks
- Try your best not to park illegally and get towed
- Take out a Musicians insurance policy
- Multiple sets of Van Keys
- Get out of the van and stretch every time you stop
- Stay Hydrated
- Don’t suck, Have fun
Advance Your Shows if You Want to be Invited Back
Chapter 14 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Going on Tour like you Know What You're Doing
Chapter 13 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Promote Your Tour and Sell More Tickets
Chapter 12 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Book Tours, Play Shows, Build Markets, Repeat!
Chapter 11 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
How to Market to Cold, Warm, and Hot Audiences
Chapter 10 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Advertising vs PR: Pay or Pray
Chapter 9 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
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Your Social Media Sucks (and how to improve)
Chapter 8 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Creating High-Quality Content for your Music Brand
Chapter 7 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Email Marketing that Doesn't Go Straight into the Trash
Chapter 6 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Building a Music Brand for your Band
Chapter 5 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
Music Publicist FAQ
Chapter 4 from "2019 Music Industry Success"
Written and Narrated by Josiah Garrett
How to Attract Press and Publicity for your Music
Chapter 3
"2019 Music Industry Success"
The EPK is Your Passport to Credibility
Chapter 2
"2019 Music Industry Success"
A Website that Rocks as Hard as You Do
Chapter 1
"2019 Music Industry Success"