I'm a musician and host of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Liner Notes is my biweekly newsletter that shares some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. Topics covered include, songwriting, touring, sync licensing, recording, house concerts, marketing, and more.
Unstarving Musician 320 Musician Health Strategies: Navigating Music Industry Relationships for Career Longevity
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Happy Friday! Here's another new episode for your weekend listening pleasure. Musician Health Strategies: Navigating Music Industry Relationships for Career Longevity ๐ Musician health strategies are essential tools for navigating the complex web of personal and professional relationships that can make or break long-term success in the music industry. This episode explores the unique relationship dynamics that musicians face, where the lines between personal and professional connections often blur in ways both enriching and challenging. Drawing from our Liner Notes Insider three-part series, we examine how to build effective support networks that understand the musician lifestyle, manage the guilt and obligations that come with creative careers, and implement practical self-care routines that sustain creativity. We also discuss how to recognize burnout warning signs and challenge the industry's "push through" mentality that has traditionally made taking necessary breaks difficult. Whether you're dealing with band dynamics, family expectations, or maintaining connections while on tour, this episode offers actionable strategies for setting boundaries, communicating effectively, and remembering that your worth isn't tied to others' investments in you. Plus, we share valuable mental health resources specifically designed for music industry professionals. โClick here for episode notes and related linksโ Latest Blog Post Music contracts form the foundation of a sustainable career in the industry, yet they remain one of the most overlooked aspects of an artistโs journey. As someone whoโs interviewed hundreds of successful independent musicians, Iโve found that understanding contractual protections often makes the difference between those who struggle and those who thrive in their music careers. โRead the full articleโ Support the Unstarving Musician If you find value in this podcast, please consider a donation via our online tip jar โ click, tip, done. Or visit UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor to learn about the many other ways of showing your support. Your support = love ๐ Shout-out to Bandzoogle Bandzoogle has everything you need to promote and sell your music, keep your supporters informed, and sell merch. Bandzoogle also has EPK templates, crowd funding templates, email and social features for staying connecting with fans, and more. Visit Bandzoogle.com and use promo-code R O B O N Z O to get 15% off your first year! Email Marketing for Musicians by Kit Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is an email marketing and audience building software that helps musicians like you turn your passion into a full-time career by connecting you to your fans faster. Start a free trial. Peace, love and more cowbell, โShare this email and/or read it on the webโ Stay in touch! โUnstarvingMusician.comโ โRobonzo.comโ Where to Listen to The Unstarving Musician โClick here to listen on Apple Podcastsโ โClick here to listen on Overcastโ โClick here to listen on Spotifyโ โClick here to listen on YouTubeโ โClick here to listen on Pandoraโ |
Liner Notes
I'm a musician and host of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Liner Notes is my biweekly newsletter that shares some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. Topics covered include, songwriting, touring, sync licensing, recording, house concerts, marketing, and more.
Hey there, In my last Liner Notes edition, I shared my pneumonia story and how pushing through illness to play some gigs put me out of commission for over a month. Today, I want to touch on one of the most crucial aspects of staying healthy while performing: nutrition. Reading time: 4 minutes ๐ Nutrition is often the first thing we sacrifice when busy with shows. Limited options, tight budgets, and unpredictable schedules can turn even the most health-conscious musician into a late-night fast...
Hey there, How are you balancing technology and wellness in your music career these days? Is there such a need? Well, Iโve been exploring both fronts and want to share some insights with you. Before I dive in, I want to acknowledge that Liner Notes has been rather technology-focused lately. This wonโt be my continued focus moving forward. Iโll instead cover a mix of topics for you. Reading time: 4 minutes ๐ This edition will cover AI tools for musicians and how to stay healthy on the road....
Happy Friday! How's it going and is that what you're wearing today? ๐Here's another new episode for your weekend listening pleasure. Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofรญa Segovia on the Art of Narrative ๐ Creative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofรญa Segovia, author of the internationally celebrated book โThe Murmur of Bees.โ Our conversation explores the fascinating parallels between writing novels and creating music โ from...