BlueSky Studios Podcast

Casey Combest

This is a podcast about how to thrive in the Music Business. By spending time looking at the Business, as well as the Art side of music: Our hope is that this podcast will give you direction, motivation, and be a resource to navigate to a successful career in the ever changing Music Business.

  • 20 minutes 6 seconds
    Does your song pass the 60 second test?

    Melissa Boswell Townsend of Boswell Media joins Casey on the podcast to give a look behind the curtain of radio. Melissa breaks down the dos and don'ts of how to get your song on radio, and sheds some light on what really sets great artists and songwriters apart from the rest.

    You can learn more about Boswell Media here: https://www.boswellmedia.net/

    And register for the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Competition beginning March 1st at mssongwriteroftheyear.com.

    21 February 2023, 3:53 pm
  • 20 minutes 7 seconds
    The Three Biggest Concerns Songwriters Have About the Recording Process

    Carissa, part of the team at Blue Sky Studios sits down with Casey as they break down some of the biggest questions they get from songwriters and artists wanting to record their songs. If you've ever had these questions, then you'll want to listen in to this week's episode.

    You can also check out some of the frequently asked questions we get at Blue Sky Studios here: 

    Blue Sky Studios Recording FAQ

    31 January 2023, 11:08 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    Mastering the Music Business with Matthew Garber

    What is mastering? Why is it important? And how can artists benefit from it?

    Matthew Garber joins Casey on the podcast to answer those questions and so many more. Matthew also digs into the nitty gritty of creative entrepreneurship, and how he resolved the struggle to decide if it's worth it to go full-time with music or keep a day job. 

    You can listen to Matthew's podcast with Sam Moses, The Attack and Release Podcast here. You can also learn more about Matthew and get your records mastered at fortherecordmastering.com

    Social Media:

    10 January 2023, 6:00 am
  • 22 minutes 15 seconds
    Building Your Artist Brand with Katie Zaccardi

    We're ending 2022 with a bang with our guest this week! Katie Zaccardi is a music career coach who helps musicians and music entrepreneurs create careers that align with them. Listen in as Casey talks with Katie about how to navigate Patreon, working through mental blocks, and the importance of finding your personal brand as an artist. 

    You can take the quiz to find your artist brand DNA here: https://www.katiezaccardi.com/quiz

    And learn more about Katie and her work on these platforms:

    27 December 2022, 6:00 am
  • 27 minutes 8 seconds
    Connecting to Your Audience with Lang & Renee Bliss of BlissBliss

    Lang and Renee Bliss are BlissBliss: artists, songwriters, and producers who have been in the industry for quite some time. Sit down with Lang, Renee, and Casey as they talk through their experiences in the industry, the work it takes to build a connection with your audience, and Lang's framework for making live performances truly something special.

    You can find more about BlissBliss here: https://www.blissbliss.com

    13 December 2022, 6:00 am
  • 22 minutes 35 seconds
    Finding Your Rhythm in the Magnolia State

    Andrew Bryant is a singer-songwriter, producer, and host of Magnolia Radio. Born and raised in Mississippi, Andrew cut his teeth playing in church, and discovered his love for making music along the way. Take a listen as Casey and Andrew talk about the origins of Magnolia Radio, finding his rhythm as a songwriter, and his approach to writing albums.

    You can find Andrew's music at andrewbryantmusic.com. You can also find out more about his band Water Liars here and listen to Magnolia Radio here.

    Magnolia Radio Instagram

    Water Liars Instagram

    29 November 2022, 6:00 am
  • 26 minutes 13 seconds
    Leveraging Technology to create a Middle Class for Musicians

    Seth Power is a singer, songwriter, and tech startup owner. He loves old school music and utilizing new school technology. Take a listen as Seth sits down with Casey to share about his music and how his startup Tribly is changing what's possible for musicians and creators.

    You can learn more about Seth and listen to his music here: https://sethpowermusic.com

    And can learn about Tribly here: triblymusic.com

    15 November 2022, 6:00 am
  • 21 minutes 11 seconds
    Action Always Precedes Clarity

    Casey sits down with Ivan Lu of Singing Simply to talk through how artists can improve their singing and find their voice both literally and figuratively.

    You can find out more about Ivan at https://www.singingsimply.com.

    1 November 2022, 5:00 am
  • 27 minutes 4 seconds
    The Winding Road to Finding Your Spot in the Music Business

    Shawn Chambliss is a man with many talents. He's an artist, a singer/songwriter, worship leader, audio engineer, and the list goes on. Casey sits down with Shawn as they talk through how stepping out of your comfort zone can help you find your place in the music business.

    You can follow Shawn's artist project The DLX here: http://www.thedlx.net

    18 October 2022, 5:00 am
  • 25 minutes 34 seconds
    Navigating Work, Life, and Creating Music in the Margins

    Anse Rigby sits down with Casey to talk through how he's been able to navigate balancing a day job, a music career, a family, and working hard to do it all with excellence. 

    You can follow Anse's work here: https://www.anserigby.com

    4 October 2022, 5:00 am
  • 27 minutes 7 seconds
    How to Monetize your Music without Selling a Single Ticket

    Listen in as Casey moves from sceptic to bought in to Dr. Fabiana Claure’s system of monetizing your music. 

    You can learn more about Fabiana's work here: https://fabianaclaure.com

    1 June 2022, 5:00 am
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