INVICTA Vox Radio

Do you struggle to find a genre that your music fits into? Do you pull from different influences every time you write a song?

In this episode, we discuss the what and how of narrowing down your sound to a specific genre and subgenre. YOU need to know not only what genre your music fits into, but what specific musical pieces you are pulling from that genre.

What can you do to narrow your musical focus? What parts of your genre do you love, and how can you incorporate them into your music?

Let's go!

Mike & Angie

Do you find yourself procrastinating stuff you REALLY need to get done? Have you caught yourself spending hours "researching" the next step of your artistic journey without actually taking a step in the right direction?

Procrastination actually comes from being overwhelmed and choosing not to deal with the stress you feel. In this episode, we discuss where stress comes from and how to get out of the "funk" and move forward.

What is stressing YOU out? What steps can you take to move forward and get through your obstacles?

Thanks for listening!
Mike & Angie

Are you a talented musician who struggles with the creative process? Can you read music and play scales but have a hard time with songwriting and arranging?

Every musician has areas to improve upon. In this episode, we discuss common music fundamentals that are missing from the skills of many of the students and artists we work with. We want to help YOU improve, and here's some of our thoughts.

What areas of music do YOU struggle with? Where do YOU need to put in the work to improve?

Let's dig in!

Mike & Angie

Are you starting to get frustrated with your music career? Are you wondering if music is actually right for you?

You are on a path that is not going to always be fun, but will be incredibly rewarding if you take the time to enjoy the rewarding moments and course correct to keep yourself on the path.

Where are you in your music journey? What can you do to enjoy the small moments?

Let's go!

Mike & Angie

Do you see artists that are quite popular but aren't actually great musicians? On the flip side, do you see great musicians that can't quite make the jump to a successful music career?

In this episode, we talk about what comes AFTER the music. You can't just expect to release a project (even a GREAT one) that instantly takes off without any marketing on your part. Instead, we walk you through common mistakes that artists make after releasing their music and what steps YOU need to take in order to connect your project to your audience.

What can YOU do to promote your music once you've released it?

Let's talk about it!
Angie & Mike

Of all the artists with music on Spotify, more than 80% never get more than 1,000 plays. What can artists do to bring attention to their music?

In this episode, we analyze why so many artists feel like they need to copy what everyone else is doing when releasing their music. Constantly dropping new singles and van tours might have worked in the past, but with the access to distribution that modern artists have, there are new and better ways to release and market your music to become a career musician.

What aspects of your music career come from following the example of another artist? Do you find yourself following outdated strategies to market your music?

Let's jump in!

What are your strengths as an artist? What are your weaknesses? What skills could you develop to improve the quality of your music?

In this episode, we discuss the importance of perspective when examining your skills as an artist. Diving in to what it means to be a four-dimensional artist, we analyze various artist essentials that can be easily overlooked, and the importance of developing every facet of your artistry.

Is there a specific skill that you have overlooked in your journey as an artist? How have you found success in learning new skills?

Let's chat!

Do you have a "back-up plan" if pursuing music doesn't work out? Are you more focused on building your safety net than actually developing your music career?

So many Independent Artists fall into the trap of under-developing their skills and music projects, because they have been told and they believe, they need to have a "real job" in case they don't "make it".

Therefore, Plan A (Pursing a Music Career) takes a backseat to Plan B (The Real Job), and as a result, the music career never happens.

Where do you fall on that spectrum? How do you balance life with the pursuit of a music career?

We're ready to answer some of those questions.

Let's go!

What happens when life comes crashing down, and you can no longer make music? What happens when you have a near death experience?

In this episode, we talk about why we took a year long break from publishing Invicta Vox Radio, and how we are coming back stronger than ever.

We are also going to dig into the power of authentically writing music from your heart, unhindered by what others will think of your story, while still packaging it in a way that will speak to your audience.

We are so excited to be back with you!

Let's dig in...

There is going to come a time when you are too big for your shoes and you need to size up. Get real with the big picture and where you see yourself it. Size up and get moving!

Are you living the best life that you can? Are you at the place you want to get to? Sometimes you have to rally to go that extra mile.

Knowing your part as a player is key in every performance. It is essential to know when to take the lead and when to pull back and sit in the mix.

Our reps are only as good as our form. If you are practicing poor reps daily then your practice habits will develop poorly. It takes proper and complete reps to continuously grow in any area of music.

If we can't ask questions when we need answers then how are we supposed to move forward? Learn how to learn properly so you can take on any challenge that your path of artistry may present.

When opportunity arrises you should jump at it! Don't fall into the ego trap of passing up chances that you consider yourself "too good for." Being "too good" will get in the way of GREAT things!

Get personal with the "why" behind your commitment!

In this episode we discuss everything involving performance, from why people are afraid of it to what it means to be an entertainer.

We continue our discussion on dialing in your sound by taking a more focused look at the creation of a project.

In this episode we dive into the journey of finding your personal sound.

A great effort is going to require a great team. But how do you get started? Let's talk about it.

The world around us may be something we cannot control, but you can change the world within yourself to make a greater impact on your own life and the lives of those around you.

One of the biggest things we have all learned from 2020 is that we need to be ready to call an audible when the unexpected happens. You need to learn how to flow like water to create consistent new paths and press on. 

Tis the season to give back! Look for ways to always be giving back as artist. It will not only help you along your journey, but it will help the growth of your community as well. 

Don't let fear get in the way of progress. Let the discomfort fuel the fire of your passion!

What do we have that is more valuable than money? Time... and it is time we start putting it to work!

We all tell ourselves lies that hold us back. I'm too old, too young, not attractive enough, not good enough, etc. It is time to get those barriers and lies out of the way and move forward!

Even with the things we are most passionate about it is hard to find motivation.  That is because motivation isn't often found. It is made. The best way to make forward movement is to get up and move forward. 

Fuel in your vehicle is essential on the road of creativity. Running on an empty tank will only take you so far before you are stopped in your tracks and unable to move forward. Sometimes the best way to fight creative fatigue is the one way we skip over first... Sleep. 

If consistency is the game then perfection is the furthest thing from it. Don't let over analyzing, overthinking and the pursuit of perfection hold you back!

Be strategic and intentional with how and when you are going to develop and launch your music in the industry.  

What is the path you are going to take to launch your music...  

1. You are going to make the music you love, regardless of current trends or where the market is going.  

2. You are chasing the current trends.  

3. You are trail blazing a future trend.  

No matter what you choose, have fun with journey!

So much of our success in the music industry comes down to TIMING.

Knowing when to launch music.

Knowing how often to put out content.

Knowing current trends and where your music sits amidst all of it.

Have you considered the importance of timing when it comes to the longevity and the building of your music career?

Join us as we start the conversation about how timing could be one of the most impactful elements in the success of your music career!

Now that you know the 3 levels of gaging how people are connecting to your content, let's talk about the tactics you can implement to move your content from Level 1 to 2 to 3.   

In this episode, we dive in to the tangible and intangible things you can do to take you music and content to the next level.   

We will take a close look at how to get your content from being merely INTERESTING, to truly MOVING others; and in the long run, creating lasting relationships and connection with your fans.  

What is the most important thing to consider when creating music and content for social media?  

How do we create content that will ultimately help us build and audience of true fans?  

Focus on CONNECTION.   

Ask yourself this simple question: "Is what I'm creating connecting with other people?"  

Here is a breakdown of the 3 levels of gaging how people are connecting to your content:  

1. INTERESTING - "Huh, that's interesting. Next."  

2. ENGAGING - Grabs your attention and engages you. People are entertained. This is where you start to build fans. Likes. Comments.  

3. MOVING - You make people feel something. You MOVE them. This is the level that is all about pure connection and building true, lasting fans. When you connect with someone, you've built a relationship.

It's so easy to get caught up in the rounds of social media and how to strategically build an audience that supports and loves your music.

It's easy to doubt yourself when you post your music and receive little to no recognition for it.

Join us as we begin the conversation of the mindsets you must have to effectively build your audience, and dive into the core of what brings you lasting connections and success with the people who listen to your music.

What is the ultimate game changer to your progress as an artist? 

What is the "secret weapon", when, if you have it, you can achieve ANYTHING? 

...The answer is CONSISTENCY.

Join us as we talk about WHY staying consistent is the key to success, and HOW you can pace yourself to stay consistent over the long haul in the pursuit of your goals and dreams.

We have mentors and teachers for a purpose.   

We take lessons from them because they have already done what we are trying to do.   

They can show us the path.   

They can teach us the short cuts.   

They can help us bypass the pitfalls and mistakes they made.  

But there is one catch, we have to TRUST them. We have to let go of our ego and FOLLOW the PROCESS that they lay out for us.  This is why we have a mentor...to get results more effectively AND faster than we could on our own. 

 Join us while we talk about what it means to FOLLOW THE PROCESS!

Most people fall into a routine early on in life, and get comfortable coasting from day to day. Basically, they are just waiting to die.

It's so easy to discount your purpose and your dreams, and give up on what your heart calls you to do so you can fit into societal norms. It's more difficult to blaze new paths than fit into a mold.

But it's worth it!

Nothing in life is promised. There is no guarantee that you will wake up tomorrow. Why delay working toward something you want? Why wait to run toward the future you dream for yourself?

Nothing is promised. Start Now!

If you can be patient, and have realistic expectations of how LONG it's going to take to get where you want to go, you have a real shot at having a successful music career. 

Too often, artists come into the game thinking that they are going to go really far, very quickly, and they burn out when they don't get what they want or expected to get.

Dive in with us as we talk about what it means to reach for the stars, while maintaining patience with your expectations to ultimately reach your longterm goals.

There are so many ways to approach singing, and just as many opinions on what is best for the voice. However, when you break down what singers have to do to make their voices function optimally, it's quite SIMPLE. 

But, that doesn't make it EASY to accomplish!

Come hang out with us as we discuss the elements that make singing frustratingly simple.

This is the last piece of the puzzle! Know WHERE  you want to go, be REAL with where you are at, DECLARE what you want, take the FIRST STEP, and finally, DON'T STOP! 

Dive in with Mike and Angie to learn the tactics and mindsets you need to NEVER STOP.

Now that you have been real with where you are at right now, and you know where you want to go, it's time to DECLARE what you want so you can be held accountable and MOVE toward your dreams! 

Take the next step with Mike and Angie as they start to bring the path you want to walk into clear focus.

In this episode we ask the next question of: Where Are You At?   

Once you know WHERE you want to go, you can not take the first step until you are very REAL with where you are at RIGHT NOW. You have to see yourself as you truly are in this moment, so that you can get very clear on what is working for you, and what is not working for you.  

When we know where we want to go, and we're real with where we are at right now, we can start to build our launch pad to get us to our destination.

In this episode we ask the ever elusive question of: What do you WANT?   

So many people are afraid to even think about what they really want, because once you declare what you want, you either have to work towards it or give it up. It's scary to breath life into a big dream, because if you don't achieve it, it can cause heart ache.  

Dive in with us as we discuss WHY it's important to know what you really want, and HOW to begin your journey once you declare where you want to go!

Welcome to INVICTA Vox Radio! 

Meet your hosts, Angie & Mike Lee, as they dive into their artistic journey, the creation of their artist development studio INVICTA Vox, and why they want to help Singers and Artists achieve their greatest aspirations.