Today's guest is amazing. I'd try to sum her career up myself, but she's already done it so nicely! 

Andrea Stolpe is a renowned, multi-platinum creative consultant whose methodology for songwriters and music artists has been taught worldwide. A writer with 20+ years of experience in the music industry, Andrea has written for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne. She has turned her experience into award-winning online courses and live events as well as numerous articles, books and resources. 

Listen in as Andrea talks getting started as a songwriter, how it feels to overcome creative hurdles and more.

For more from Andrea, visit her website at http://andreastolpe.com

This Episode is brought to you by the Master Music Marketing Community. Our Black Friday sales is running now through November 30th, and everyone who joins this month gets entered for a chance to win 2 private Marketing consultations.

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Lately, there's been a lot of talk about bad record contracts, and who exactly is responsible for them.

Kanye west tweeted out his contract in hopes to build leverage in a fight for control of his masters.

Taylor Swift launched a petition against Scooter Braun for the same reason.

And while not directly related, Joe Budden has been making a lot of noise about his contract at Spotify too.

In this episode, I speak candidly about what a recording contract means, and ask a few questions that we should have been asking all along.

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Facebook's statement about music caused quite a stir online. Let's debunk some myths and break down what it really means for independent musicians.

Full Article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/facebook-clarifies-rules-on-music-livestreams-ahead-of-new-rules-2752497

Statement from Kevin Breuner, Dir of Marketing at CD Baby: https://www.facebook.com/kbreuner/posts/10220636175247894

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Sean Giovanni is the owner of The Record Shop, a recording studio and creative facility in Nashville, TN. He is a sonic storyteller who is passionate about helping musicians unlock their creativity and use it to make timeless art.

We cover a lot in this interview including:

• Should You go to school for Music Business or Audio?
• How to create opportunity when there is none.
• How Sean set himself apart from other Producers and Studio Owners
• Why storytelling is SO important in music.
• How to get the best Livestream performances.
• And much much more...

Resources Mentioned:

Audio Movers

DPA D-Vice

This episode is brought to you by The Next Steps, our 8 module group coaching program that teaches you how to market your music the right way.  You'll learn how to make sure your music can compete in the market, how to register to get all your royalties, and advanced marketing and networking strategies to grow your audience, convert listeners to fans and fans into customers. Plus you'll get monthly live coaching calls with me!

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Jack Forman (President of BiCoastal Productions) talks about the economic impact of COVID, how Live Shows can recover, and what his artists are doing to stay engaged.

Somara Jacques, Esq. (@thelattelawyer on IG & Twitter) is an entertainment & entrepreneurial attorney that focuses on empowering artists and entrepreneurs in the entertainment and music industries through legal & industry education.

On today's episode, I ask Somara about how she got started in law, becoming an entertainment attorney, and loads of questions about things artists should be looking out for.

Jason Davis has spent his entire two decade career in the music industry and worked with many worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, Dolly Parton, among many others. We talk about his start in the industry, advice to newcomers, and everything in-between.

For More from Jason, check out his company One One 7.

Today's guest is Tiffany VanBoxtel. Tiffany is a Vocal Coach and the host of the Star Singer Podcast. Her mission is to help you sing better, gain confidence, and ultimately use your vocal talents to improve the lives of your fans and the people around you.

In this interview, Tiffany gives tips on improving your singing voice, as well as how to be more confident as a live performer.

For more from Tiffany, visit her website at http://starsinger.co

Today's guest is Canada-born Singer, Vocal Producer and Engineer Alissa Faratro. Alissa was the only Canadian selected to be a part of Spotify's Equal Studio Residency Program, where she gets to work out of Spotify Studios in LA.

Though she's just getting started, Alissal has already worked with industry giants including Simone Torres, Luke McDermott, and Christina Aguilera's Musical Director Rob Lewis!

I spoke with Alissa about her start in the industry, being bold enough to go after internships, and her new foray into artist management. You're going to love this interview.

For more from Alissa, follow her on  Instagram @AlissaFaratro

Come learn from me at Musician Mastery Summit - the #1 online conference to help you thrive in the music industry taking place on June 19-21! I'll be sharing my strategies on Maximizing Music Revenue.  Check out full agenda & get your tickets now: http://kdmr.us/mms2020

The Show Must Be Paused.

In response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other Black citizens at the hands of police, #TheShowMustBePaused is an initiative created by two Black women in music in observance of the long-standing racism and inequality that exists from the boardroom to the boulevard.

Today, KDMR Music joins the Music Industry at large in a day of silence. To listen to the voices of the oppressed, and to come up with ways to be a part of the solution.

For more information, visit http://theshowmustbepaused.com