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A Podcast designed for helping musicians break through the barriers that can halt their progress. Whether you’re just starting out or facing challenges in your music career, we provide the tools, strategies, and inspiration to keep you moving forward. From creative tips to industry insights, our content is designed to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your musical goals. Subscribe to join a community that’s all about turning challenges into opportunities and fueling your growth as an a ...
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In today’s episode we’re diving into the magic of the "Transformer Guitar Rig" which includes the wet-dry-wet rig—a powerful setup that can take your guitar tone to the next level, and two smaller rig versions that can be used for every size gig or practice imaginable! First thing we tackle is the Wet-Dry-Wet rig, and whether you’re a seasoned guit…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into whether selling your music online is still a viable path for musicians and how it can benefit your music career. From choosing the right platforms to effectively connecting with your audience, we’ll explore actionable tips to help you stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned artist lo…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the 'Musician’s Career Funnel System'—a powerful strategy for musicians ready to take their careers to the next level. This approach is all about starting broad, experimenting, and then gradually focusing on what will make you stand out and succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your fo…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into three unique strategies to help you stand out and get noticed when promoting your next music release! Whether you’re an indie artist or a band, these creative tips will take your release beyond social media and connect you with new listeners in engaging ways. Promoting a release can feel overwhelming, especiall…
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In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the top five best practices every artist needs to know before stepping into the recording studio. From maximizing productivity to making sure your vision comes through clearly, these tips will set you up for a successful session and a recording you’re proud of. Whether it’s your first time in the studio or yo…
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Episode 84: Interview with Joe Martinez, NBC's The Voice participant, Fast Growing Blues & Country Musician and Songwriter
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In this weeks episode we get the learn the story of a Joe Martinez, fresh of his stint on NBC's "The Voice" where he made it to the blind auditions, and did not move on, but did receive some great advice moving forward from some of music biggest legends. We get to sit down and talk all about his beginning, and finding a love of music from his famil…
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Episode 83: Interview with World Traveler, Top Notch Guitar Player, & Singer/Songwriter, Siler Head
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In this weeks episode we get the learn the story of a man who has been well traveled in life, all while staying true to his passion of music. Siler Head was born in Florence, Alabama, and has since seen his path take him across the globe and back again . We get to talking about his beginnings in both life and in music, and what he went through to w…
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"How to Never Stop Growing in Music with 3 Tips for Overcoming Challenges" In today’s episode, we’re diving into three powerful strategies to help you overcome the next hurdle in your music journey and keep pushing forward! Whether you’re dealing with a creative block, struggling with technique, or feeling stuck in your progress, these tips will he…
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Episode 81: Interview with a Man Of Many Talents: Ben Larson (Old Man Ben & The Grown Ass Men)
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In this weeks episode we get the pleasure to talk with and learn from a man of many talents and passions. Ben Larson is a talented songwriter and vocalist to begin with, as well as the vocalist and guitar player in his namesake band, "Old Man Ben & The Grown Ass Men". We get to talking about his beginnings in both life and in music, and what he wen…
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"Boost Your Stage Presence 5 Game-Changing Live Show Tips!" In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the top 5 ways to elevate your live music shows and make every performance unforgettable! If you’ve ever felt like your live shows are missing that extra ‘wow’ factor, these tips will help you bring the energy, polish your performance, and connect…
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"From Burnout to Breakthrough How to Stay Inspired in Your Music Journey" In today’s episode, we’re diving into how musicians can stay motivated, continually improve, and find inspiration even in the toughest of times. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or just in need of a creative boost, these strategies will help you reignite your passion…
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"How to Overcome Writer’s Block with 5 Game-Changing Tips for Musicians" In today's episode, we’re talking about overcoming writer’s block, a challenge every musician faces at some point. Whether you're struggling to get started on a new song or find yourself stuck in the middle of the creative process, we’ve all been there. But the good news is th…
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"The Hidden Struggles of Musicians & How to Keep Going When The Going Gets Tough" In today's episode, we talk about how being a musician is more than just creating and performing music—it's an emotional rollercoaster filled with exhilarating highs and challenging lows. We dive deep into the emotional journey that every musician experiences. From th…
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"Rebranding Your Music Identity" In today's episode, we break down all the details of our new change from 145 Rural, to Musicians Momentum, and we turn it into a valuable lesson on how and why to take on a "rebranding" of your music career! We first break down why we choose to make our changes. Next we go over three great reasons why you may want t…
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"Easy Guide To Create Your Next Album or EP" In today's episode, we share an extremely useful diagram and walk-thru that will take you from beginning to end when it comes time to create your next EP of a could of songs, or even your next full album! If you find yourself in the position that you have a number of songs that are near completion or JUU…
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"How to Keep Evolving as an Artist Avoiding the Trap of Repetition" In today's episode, we go over how to recognize when you are in a cycle of repetition as an artist and a musician, and what steps you can take to get out of that and move yourself forward. We give 6 thing to watch out for, and tools to utilize to snap yourself into a new direction,…
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"5 Game-Changing Tips from 5 Legendary Guitarists You Must Know" In today's episode, we give you 5 tips from 5 LEGENDARY guitar players over the last century, that you can use to enhance your music career and personal playing. With each amazing tip we share today, we also include an example of a highly successful guitar player that has shown it's u…
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"The Mastering Process Demystified - Why Your Song Isn't Complete Without It!" In today's episode, we go over what it means to "Master" a song or a track, and try to remove the mystery surrounding that process so that you are not caught unaware as to what it does, and why it's SO VERY important. We first break down the what mastering is so you can …
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"How To Set Up Your Home Studio For Productivity & Success" In today's episode, we go over the importance of setting up a "mindful" area for your recordings, practicing, songwriting, and all you mixing and mastering. To neglect your surroundings will only put up barriers to your creativity, and give you unwanted reasons to push things off till othe…
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"5 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self In Music & Audio" In today's episode, we talk about one of the best interview questions I like to ask all our guests, and that is, what would you tell a younger version of yourself if you could go back in time and talk to them. Today I give 5 thing that I would personally tell my younger self as it pert…
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Episode 69: Build Your Dream Live Music Rig with In-Ear Monitors, PA, Recording, & Backing Tracks (Recruiting Musicians Part 2)
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"Create an All-in-One Live Music Rig" In today's episode, show you all the parts and gear you need to put together one of the best all-in-one musician/band rigs that can do everything. This thing can be your live mixer, your pa system, your in ear monitor system (iem), your live recording rig, and do all your live backing tracks. We have even inclu…
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"Band Formation Hacks & Tips for the Solo Musician" In today's episode, we go over the difficult task of forming and recruiting a band as a solo musician. We dive deep into the pitfalls of what can go wrong, and why being prepared can make this journey so much easier and faster! We then talk about our free PDF handout (available for free below) tha…
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"Easy 4 Step Plan for Musicians Releasing Music and Growing Your Audience" In today's episode, we break down the 4 Easy Steps to help you plan you release schedule for the year. We even include a free PDF and/or Free Image you can keep on your computer of phone so you always have it when you need it! We first go over why having a schedule will elim…
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"The Man, The Fly, The Legend. Interview With Sean Howard Burress" In today's episode we get to talk to the multi-talented artist and musician, Sean Howard Burress. We get to talk all about his many projects he is a part of, and what he brings to the table in each of them. We also get to delve into his early years in music and life, and how he woun…
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"How To Beat The Godawful, Never Ending Subscription Model As A Musician" In today's episode, we tackle head on the monster that has become "the subscription model" that seems to be drain out bank accounts while we off busy creating and making music! Well NOT ANYMORE MY FRIENDS! We go over how we got here, and talk about how having all the subscrip…
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"Achieve More with Fun and Structured Music Practice Sessions!" In today's episode, we go over a helpful visual assistant to helping you design your own unique, fun, and ultimately rewarding practice routine that is available in the link below. After that we make our way to the provided step by step walk though that breaks down all the easy to foll…
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"How To Push Forward Thru Adversity with Tommy Williams" In today's episode we get to talk to Mr. Tommy Williams for the first time since his interview almost exactly 6 months ago. We get to dive deep into the wall he has run into and the huddles he has had to overcome in his blossuming music career, as well as celebrate some of his big wins. We al…
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"The End Of Music Genres & How To Define Your Sound To Others" In today's episode, we dive deep into the concept of genres of music coming to an end during the modern era of streaming, and how that may be a great thing, but you may still need to be able to define your sound to potential fans, and to booking agents and venues. We also go into why kn…
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"Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Embracing Confidence as a Musician" In today's episode, we 8 great ways you can overcome that feeling that haunts us all in our modern daily lives, imposter syndrome. Using some simple techniques and thinking patterns, we can find ways to fix a huge problem before it ever takes hold! The 8 Way To Defeat Imposter Synd…
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"The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Your First Live Shows as a Musician" In today's episode, we go over 7 helpful steps you can follow, to ensure you have a fun and successful first time out playing shows. And many of these steps even those who have played many shows can get some use out of. The 7 Steps to get out and start playing are: 1) Set You…
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"Interview With Montana's Fastest Rising Young Country Star, Jaden Decker" In today's episode we get to have a wonderful chat with the immensely talented and driven, Jaden Decker. Not to mention he was kind enough to perform his newest single out now, "Questions" in studio! We also get to talk all about how he got his introduction to music, how he …
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"10 DIY Marketing Strategies for Independent Musicians" In today's episode, we give 10 great ideas to invest your time and effort in to, that will help you grow your fan base, your show size, and even your wallet! With these ideas, you can address area of your career that may be neglected, and be leading you to feel like you are not growing as fast…
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"Interview With Rock, Country, & Blues Powerhouse, Mike Johnston" In today's episode we get to sit down with the talented and driven, Mr. Mike Johnston. We get to dive deep into his early beginnings in music, and learn what his early influences where, as well as when and why he decided to start recording music and playing live later in his life. We…
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"3 Ways To Start Playing Live Music Today" In todays episode we give the way to take the first steps to getting out and playing live music, either for the very first time, or even if you haven't played a live show in many years, these steps will make it so much easier to just get out there and do it! We first discuss going to a local open mic in yo…
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"Interview With A Rising Montana Country Music Star, Kyle Hunter" In todays episode we are lucky enough to talk to Montana's own Kyle Hunter! We start out learning his beginnings and how he started playing guitar, as well as what influenced him to pursue music. After getting to learn all about his upbringing, we get to hear about his time in the Na…
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"What Newer Musicians & Artist Need To Know About Copyrighting Music" In todays episode we tackle the much need conversation of "Do I need to copyright my music?" We first go into why some people feel the need to get their music copyrighted, and how that doesn't exactly apply to newer and mid level artists and musicians. We then go into all the rea…
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"How Killing Your Ego Can Launch Your Music Career" In todays episode we dive deep into how learning to be aware of your ego, and finding ways to be mindful of how it is effecting you and those around you, you can begin to really see some big moves and wins in your music career, and also assure that you have have a long and sustainable career at th…
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"Everything In Music Is About To Change" In todays episode we get to talking about how everything is going to change, and change sooner than you may think, and it's all due to the new things coming out with A.I. and content generation. We first talk about the video that inspired this episode that was put out by YouTube personality and discount Thor…
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Episode 51: Interview With A Masterful Montana Musician & The Naked Ridge Runner, Travis Yost
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"Interview With A Masterful Montana Musician & The Naked Ridge Runner, Travis Yost" In todays episode we are lucky enough to talk to Montana musician and hard working artist, Travis Yost. We get to talk all about growing up with music from his dad, and how that influenced him, as well as all of this other influences that have made him into the succ…
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"How To Deal With The Musical Gate Keepers" In todays episode we go over what music gatekeeping is by definition, as well as how we can all be guilty of it, if we are not aware of it. As well as diving deeper into three different categories of gatekeeping in the music communities, and if you know what they are, it can be much easier to identify it …
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"Interview With Ben Simon Of The Youth Instrument Shop" In todays episode we are lucky enough to talk to Ben Simon who operates the amazing Youth Instrument Shop in Missoula. He was nice enough to sit down with us and tell us all about how he got his start, his first instrument he made, and why he does the work that he does! He also lets us know so…
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"Why You're Closer To Being A Professional Musicians Than You Think" In todays episode we go over 5 things the can be used to define the difference between someone considered a professional musician, and someone thought to be a hobbyist or amateur musician. The biggest point of reviewing these, is to make sure that you are not using these to hold y…
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Episode 47: Interview With One Of Northwest's Top Independent Promoters, Booking Agency, & Venue Owner, Logan Foret
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"Interview With One Of Northwest's Top Independent Promoters, Booking Agency, & Venue Owner, Logan Foret " In todays episode we are lucky enough to sit down with the jack of all trades, and most interesting man in the room, Logan Foret. We talk about his upbringing, and journey to Montana and where he is today, as well as diving into how his past h…
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"Sound Strategies The 10 Best Habits That Define Successful Musicians" In todays episode we the top 10 best habits of successful musicians, and go into detail about how each of these habit may be something you can work on for your growth as a musician, and help you gain some momentum moving forward! If you find yourself wondering why you have not m…
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"Music Career Pitfalls - Steering Away From 10 Common Bad Musician Habits" In todays episode we the top 10 worst habits of musicians, and go into detail about how each of these habit may be holding back your growth as a musician, and stagnating your music career as a whole. If you find yourself wondering why you have not made it as far as you wish …
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"New Musician's Guide to Financial Freedom Top 5 Money-Making Strategies" In todays episode we the top five ways for a new/newer musician to make money at their craft! And the good news is, that this list is put in such an order, that you can even use it as a "roadmap" of how to start your music career in the right direction, and you won't get stuc…
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Episode 43: Home Recording Studio vs. Pro Recording Studio. What's The Best Way To Record Music For You
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"Home Recording Studio vs. Pro Recording Studio. What's The Best Way To Record Music For You" In todays episode we the top five reason for building and using a home recording studio, and the top five reasons to pay a professional studio to do your recording. After breaking down all the best reason for both home and professional studios, we then go …
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"Interview With Riley James" In todays episode we sit down with the immensely talented Riley James, and talk all about how he got his start in music, and how he found ways to develop his musical skills, and even when he started getting out and playing live shows! We also go over how he got started working as an audio engineer, his writing and recor…
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"How To Keep All Your Music Files ALWAYS Organized" In todays episode we use our new diagram to help you get all your music files tidy and put together! I know it's not sexy or fun to talk about computer audio file organization, but using this diagram to set everything up will make everything you do and choose to save SO much easier going forward, …
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"Writing Your Artist or Band Bio (Biography)" In todays episode we talk all about how to create your perfect band bio! We first discuss all the info you will need to gather to make construct your band or artist story, and we include our link to a free checklist, so you can gather it all in one place, and just copy and paste as needed. We then go ov…
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