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 π 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. βClick here for episode notes and related linksβ 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 artistβs journey. As someone whoβs interviewed hundreds of successful independent musicians, Iβve found that understanding contractual protections often makes the difference between those who struggle and those who thrive in their music careers. βRead the full articleβ Support the Unstarving Musician If you find value in this podcast, please consider a donation via our online tip jar β click, tip, done. Or visit UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor to learn about the many other ways of showing your support. Your support = love π 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, βShare this email and/or read it on the webβ Stay in touch! βUnstarvingMusician.comβ βRobonzo.comβ Where to Listen to The Unstarving Musician βClick here to listen on Apple Podcastsβ βClick here to listen on Overcastβ βClick here to listen on Spotifyβ βClick here to listen on YouTubeβ βClick here to listen on Pandoraβ |
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.
When I first started the Unstarving Musician journey, I focused almost entirely on the music. I knew the business side was important, but it seemed overwhelming (and unexciting). While my lessons in legal and business matters come from experience in investing rather than music, I've gained valuable insights about the music industry through years of research, participation in a music marketing program, and conversations with hundreds of musicians for my podcast. What I've learned is that...
Happy Friday! Here's another new episode for your weekend listening pleasure. 315 Tony Harrah β Book Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Industry Independence π Book marketing takes center stage in part two of my conversation with independent musician and author Tony Harrah. He breaks down his mathematical approach to sales strategy, sharing insights on reaching target audiences without traditional industry gatekeepers. From his decision to self-narrate audio books to his perspective on working...
Happy New Year and welcome to the inaugural edition of Liner Notes Insider! π In the free edition of Liner Notes, I mentioned my interest in touring strategies. I also mentioned that I know many of you are interested in booking and tour management. Thatβs what this Insider issue expands on. This edition also includes links to bonus material that I know youβre going to love. Letβs dive in to the expanded Insider edition! Strategic Tour Planning Planning a tour isnβt just about booking random...