MPW Podcast

MPW Podcast

By Xylo Aria

A podcast to help empower women to learn about music production, audio engineering, and the general music industry. Each episode is a discussion between the Founder of Music Production for Women, Xylo Aria, and a renowned expert on the topic of the day. Feel inspired and learn how to take your first steps into the music industry by hearing the stories of the guests and their various journeys. The MPW podcast aims to give musicians of today enough starting knowledge without feeling too daunted or overwhelmed!

Free Music Production Resources at: musicproductionforwomen.com/
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86. How To Get Onto Spotify Playlists

MPW PodcastJul 13, 2023
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133. From 0 to 6 Figure Gigs
May 15, 202501:03:38
132. Overcoming Roadblocks in Your Creativity
May 01, 202554:27
131. The Essentials of Producer Contracts
Apr 17, 202550:23
130. Transitioning from DJ to Producer

130. Transitioning from DJ to Producer

Are you a DJ thinking about taking on the music production world? In this episode, Xylo chats with, Chicago based DJ, Avi Sic who has done just that! Have a listen for an inspiring chat on creating an opportunity out of a negative situation, and opening the door to a completely new side of the music industry!


Join a community of female artists and producers around the world and get free acess to masterclasses, mentoring and more by becoming a member of MPW: https://www.musicproductionforwomen.com/membership


More about Avi Sic: https://avisic.com/

Apr 03, 202536:38
129. Sound Healing & How to Incorporate It In Your Music Making
Mar 13, 202559:32
128. Tips and Tricks in Vocal Production & Arrangement
Mar 06, 202539:16
127. Innovative Ways to Monetize Your Music

127. Innovative Ways to Monetize Your Music

Making money from streaming is tough...but the good news is, there are quite a few more ways that, if done properly can be a great deal more effective! In this episode Xylo chats with, Qais Masri, founder of Q Music Co, about strategies that he has implemented for numerous artists which have significantly increased their income from their music! This is an episode note to be missed for self releasing artists!


Join a community of female artists and producers around the world and get free acess to masterclasses, mentoring and more by becoming a member of MPW: https://www.musicproductionforwomen.com/membership


More about Q Music: http://www.qmusicco.com/

Feb 20, 202501:04:59
126. Ethics of training AI in Music

126. Ethics of training AI in Music

Have you wondered how companies go about training AI music generators? In this episode Xylo chats with Gold Coast based music producer George Carpenter about his experience with creating music to train AI algorithms and whether this seems to be a viable technology for music creation in the coming years.


Join a community of female artists and producers around the world and get free acess to masterclasses and more by becoming a member of MPW: https://www.musicproductionforwomen.com/membership


More about George Carpenter: https://www.georgecarpenter.com.au/

Feb 06, 202538:10
125. The New Era of Fan Engagement
Jan 23, 202540:49
124. Using AI To Improve Your Mixing

124. Using AI To Improve Your Mixing

Mix Check Studio is one of the latest free AI tools designed to research the landscape of mixing and help people to learn and improve their own mixing at home. In this episode Xylo chats to audio engineer and researcher at Roex, Angeliki, about what this new tool can help us achieve with our own mixing.

Whether you're an AI sceptic or a full-blown fan, Angeliki shared some amazing insights into how this tool can be used and the impact of AI on the music industry more widely.

Explore Roex's Mix Check Studio Here: https://mixcheckstudio.roexaudio.com

Get a free ticket to MPW's brand new Build Her Beat music production workshop: http://musicproductionforwomen.com/events

Jan 09, 202540:27
123. Getting Synced!

123. Getting Synced!

Are you curious to know more about the world of sync? In this episode Xylo chats to songwriter, composer and producer, Amandah Wilkinson about her career in sync to date, what's involved, and how to get into sync-writing as well.

If you're looking into how to build your career as a writer or producer for sync, definitely don't miss this episode to catch all of Amandah's fantastic tips for newcomers!

Get a free ticket to MPW's brand new Build Her Beat music production workshop: http://musicproductionforwomen.com/events

Dec 26, 202452:39
122. Artist Self Management
Dec 12, 202442:34
121. Mental Health for Musicians
Nov 28, 202447:07
120. Creating Sound Packs in Antarctica

120. Creating Sound Packs in Antarctica

Ever wondered what it would be like to capture recordings for producing music in Antarctica? In this episode Xylo chats with artist and climate change activist Madame Gandhi about her work and the experience of creating sound packs from expeditions in Antarctica and also the Arctic Circle. Gandhi also discusses music's place in the climate change conversation and the impact it can have on our actions.


Join a community of female artists and producers around the world and get free acess to masterclasses and more by becoming a member of MPW: https://www.musicproductionforwomen.com/membership


Antarctica Sound Pack: https://splice.com/sounds/packs/splice-soundscapes/antarctica-with-madame-gandhi-x-sound-mana/samples

Nov 14, 202444:17
119. Creating a Successful Career as a Songwriter
Oct 31, 202452:46
118. Using Gain to Improve Your Mix
Oct 17, 202438:11
117. AI in Music: Current State and the Potential Future

117. AI in Music: Current State and the Potential Future

Are you feeling a worried about what the future looks like for musicians in the age of AI? If so things may not be as scary as you initially thought! In this episode Xylo chats with Head of Insight at Music Ally, Stuart Dredge about the pros and cons of AI in the music industry, how artists are currenty using AI tools and what the future may potentially look like with this technology.


Free tickets to MPW's Women in Music Tech Summit can be claimed at: http://musicproductionforwomen.com/events

Price of Music Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DSSLJAPUCLy5He3hjp0j1

Oct 03, 202449:39
116. Mastering Different Genres
Sep 19, 202437:10
115. Recording Strings, Some Tricks & Tips

115. Recording Strings, Some Tricks & Tips

Would you love to record some violin, cellos, harp or guitar and are not sure where to start? In this episode we chat to award winning engineer Fiona Cruickshank on her suggestions on which mics to use, recording techniques, recording environment etc. to to the best sound for these instruments.


Join a community of female artists and producers around the world by becoming a member of MPW: https://www.musicproductionforwomen.com/membership

Sep 05, 202442:24
114. How to Prepare your Mix for Master
Aug 22, 202450:44
113. Being Your Authentic Self in the Music Industry
Jul 25, 202447:29
112. Claiming Space In The Music Industry
Jul 11, 202450:45
111. Production Techniques In Dance Music
Jun 27, 202452:06
110. Music Therapy and It's Uses
Jun 13, 202445:49
109. Living Creatively

109. Living Creatively

Getting your creative juices flowing can sometimes be draining and requires a lot of inspiration and hard work, especially if you are a creative who practices daily. In this episode, Xylo chats with psychologist, writer, and designer Ash King about embracing creativity, and shares tips on how to integrate innovative thinking and practices into everyday activities.

Distrokid has kindly offered all MPW listeners a 30% discount off the first year of their annual subscription! Use the following link to redeem the discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/mpw

May 30, 202447:11
108. Writing For Other Artists
May 16, 202450:01
107. Audio Post Production In Sports
May 02, 202446:11
106. Creative Songwriting
Apr 18, 202436:04
105. Automation In Mixing
Apr 04, 202442:20
104. Building Your Own Immense Instruments
Mar 21, 202435:38
103. The Current State of Women in Music
Mar 07, 202436:12
102. Spatial Audio - What is it?
Feb 22, 202431:02
101. The Psychology of Creative Process
Feb 08, 202446:55
100. Special Edition - Your Questions Answered
Jan 25, 202429:06
99. Using Popular Melodies in Your Music
Jan 11, 202435:21
98. Different Mics for Different Instruments
Jan 10, 202450:58
97. Mixing Low Frequencies
Dec 14, 202342:30
96. The Impact of Tech Advancements on Musicians
Nov 30, 202353:22
95. How to Mix for Different Streaming Platforms
Nov 16, 202333:02
94. Strategies to Grow on TikTok

94. Strategies to Grow on TikTok

TikTok is a powerhouse for artists looking to gain visibility and connect with a vast audience, but how do you really thrive on this dynamic platform? In this episode, Xylo chats with TikTok’s Artist Partnership Specialist for Australia and New Zealand, Tait McGregor on how to grow on TikTok by staying on top of TikTok trends and improving your TikTok content.

Tait McGregor's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/21b791d972c1/tiktok-au-music-sign-up

Join our three, 3-hour workshops called EmpowHer Sound Workshop Series which are step-by-step guides to help you get on your way to producing, mixing, and finding opportunities to monetize your dream tracks. To avail of the special discount, go to https://musicproductionforwomen.com/empowher-group-ticket, select the group ticket, and the enter code EMPWR50.

Nov 02, 202340:44
93. Creating Your Artist Brand

93. Creating Your Artist Brand

Your journey as an artist is not only about your music; it's also about who you are and how you present yourself to the world. In this episode, Xylo chats with Melbourne-based PR and Hunger Digital founder, Laura Semple, about exploring the key elements of authentic artist branding and how to create effective content strategy.

Visit Hunger Digital's website: https://www.hunger.digital/

Join our three, 3-hour workshops called EmpowHer Sound Workshop Series which are step-by-step guides to help you get on your way to producing, mixing, and finding opportunities to monetize your dream tracks. To avail of the special discount, go to https://musicproductionforwomen.com/empowher-group-ticket, select the group ticket, and the enter code EMPWR50.

Oct 19, 202344:03
92. Getting Quality Orchestral Sounds From Home
Oct 05, 202350:29
91. Working With Disability As A Musician
Sep 21, 202332:24
90. How To Collaborate With Major DJs
Sep 07, 202337:14
89. How To Navigate A Genre Shift Mid-Career
Aug 24, 202325:57
88. How To Organize Your First Tour
Aug 10, 202336:45
87. How To Use Data To Find Your Audience
Jul 27, 202332:37
86. How To Get Onto Spotify Playlists

86. How To Get Onto Spotify Playlists

In the music industry today, Spotify playlists hold an incredible ability to launch artists to new heights but have you wondered how these musicians can secure a spot and get their music featured on these influential playlists? In this episode, Xylo chats with Spotify Music Editor, Hannah Brewer, on the curation, criteria, and tips on how to maximize your chances when submitting for Spotify playlisting.

Distrokid have kindly offered all MPW listeners a 30% discount off the first year of their annual subscription! Use the following link to redeem the discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/mpw

Jul 13, 202341:02
85. Pros & Cons of Record Deals
Jun 29, 202341:02
84. Understanding & Utilizing Chords
Jun 14, 202337:45