Musicians Guide to the Music Industry
Music Podcasts
Hosted by Darren Makins (Singer/Songwriter, Musician), Ron DiSilvestro (Billboard-Charting Producer, Audio Engineer, Drummer) and Michael Marks (Audio Engineer, Musician), Musicians’ Guide to the Music Industry is an in-depth look at the Music Industry, its past, and future. Each episode, they talk about the music biz, and give advice on how to navigate the tumultuous waters that is the current state of the Music Industry. They also chat with an industry professionals about their role within the business.
Location:
United States
Description:
Hosted by Darren Makins (Singer/Songwriter, Musician), Ron DiSilvestro (Billboard-Charting Producer, Audio Engineer, Drummer) and Michael Marks (Audio Engineer, Musician), Musicians’ Guide to the Music Industry is an in-depth look at the Music Industry, its past, and future. Each episode, they talk about the music biz, and give advice on how to navigate the tumultuous waters that is the current state of the Music Industry. They also chat with an industry professionals about their role within the business.
Language:
English
Contact:
6108837501
Episodes
Tour Booking and Management in 2021
7/27/2021
In the age of the 'Post Pandemic' Touring and Live Music industry, Darren talks to Alex McGinnis of Satellite Touring and 8 and 10 Management about his career, touring as it stands now, working with a booking agent, plus, they have a bonus chat about the 2021 Philadelphia Eagles.
www.10and8management.com
https://satellitetouring.com/
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media...
Duration:00:52:10
Save Our Stages: Back to Work
6/15/2021
Continuing our conversations with roadies for your favorite bands, Darren chats with Justin Huet, Production Driver for artists like Skillet, Nothing More, Crown the Empire, and Slaves. They talk about Justin's military background, how he got his start, and how excited he is to be back working on tour again.
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media...
Duration:00:55:33
Home Studio 2: Lost in New York
6/4/2021
In an episode recorded back in March, Darren and Michael discuss Home Studio gear, DAW's, and even dive deep into how sound waves can manipulate people, and everything in-between.
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com
Duration:00:55:30
DIY with Nonpoint.
5/3/2021
Darren and Ron talk to Robb Rivera (Drummer for Nonpoint) and Producer/Engineer Rob Ruccia about Nonpoint’s decision to go independent, how going independent will ultimately benefit them, and forming their own record label 361 Degrees Records.
https://361degreesrecords.com
www.Nonpoint.com
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com
Duration:00:58:23
Hilarious: Comedy Industry vs Music industry
4/8/2021
Darren And guest Co-Host Brian Marchesani talk to Joel 'Soul Joel' Richardson of Soul Joel Productions and Stand Up Comedian Brendan Donegan about the similarities and differences between the Stand Up Comedy Industry vs the Music Industry. They all talk about their careers, current state of the industry, and the future. Plus, they talk about the documentary "Soul Survivor", which tells the story of Soul Joel Productions, and how they not only survived the pandemic, but how they're thriving,...
Duration:00:58:58
Womxn in Music
3/12/2021
Darren and Michael host a roundtable discussion about how we can support womxn working in the music industry. Guests include Lindsay Manfredi (Bass player for Hard Rock Heavyweights Cold, Author of UNFUCKWITHABLE: AN INSPIRED GUIDE TO BADASSERY), Meghan Cary (Billboard-Critic’s Choice Artist who founded the River Rock Project — a non-profit organization that uses music to inspire women’s rights and equality for all.), Kingsley (Indie Pop Artist, just released two women’s empowerment singles...
Duration:01:19:54
Save Our Stages 3: Spring Break
2/1/2021
In the third installment of Save Our Stages conversations, Darren and Michael catch up with Josh Mahan (Monitors for I Prevail) and the return of Jonny Beats (FOH for Insane Clown Posse, Drum Tech for P.O.D.) They nerd out for a bit while discussing some gear, some challenges engineers mixing live run into, and of course #saveourstages.
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media...
Duration:01:16:39
Content
1/25/2021
Ron, Darren, and Michael welcome Jason Reed (vocals for Chris Cornell tribute ‘Superunknown’) and Michael Lamplugh (Guitars for Huxley) as they have a round table conversation about the importance of content. What is considered content? How often should you be releasing content? and much more! Also: We did a cover video of the Filter Classic “Hey Man, Nice Shot.” Due to copyright, cannot make an appearance in the episode, but check it out on our Facebook page via the link below!
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Duration:01:23:08
Save Our Stages 2: Electric Boogaloo
12/21/2020
Darren hosts another Save Our Stages roundtable. He chats with Eddie Oertell (FOH and Tour Manager for P.O.D., GWAR, Former FOH for Slipknot), Angel Rivera (FOH and Tour Manager for P.O.D, Former FOH and Tour Manager for From Ashes to New), and Jon Young aka Jonny Beats (FOH for Insane Clown Posse, Drum Tech for P.O.D.) about their careers and Save Our Stages.
Roadie Care: www.roadiecare.com
The Rock And Roll Project: https://www.therockandrollproject.com/
#saveourstages:...
Duration:01:18:04
Save Our Stages
12/9/2020
Darren and Ron host a virtual round-table conversation about the crisis in the Live Music Industry. They chat with Syrus Peters (Production Manager for Slightly Stoopid, Former Tour Manager for Papa Roach), Patrick King (Drum Tech for Vinnie Paul, HELLYEAH, Lamb of God) and Kevin Zink (owner of The Machine Shop). They talk about their careers, and what you can do to help #saveourstages
Roadie Care: www.roadiecare.com
The Rock And Roll Project:...
Duration:01:06:31
Musician Archetype
9/1/2020
What is the thought process and personality behind a creative mind? Michael and Darren talk about it with Seattle-based Singer-Songwriter Justin DePaola and first-time returning guest Dr. Matthew Morgan, Psychologist at Appalachian State University.
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com
Duration:01:21:06
Mental Health and Wellness as a Musician
6/16/2020
Michael and Darren host a roundtable discussion with musician, wellness coach, and host of the "Out to Be" Podcast Katie Zaccardi and musician and psychologist Dr. Matthew Morgan about Mental Health and Anxiety.
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com
New Palaceburn single https://youtu.be/_WtpHQjo2Ko
Duration:01:10:25
Hired Guns - Becoming a Session Musician
4/22/2020
In this episode, Darren, Ron, and Michael talk about being a session musician or 'Hired Gun'. They also dive into what they look for in one from an engineering standpoint, and what you would need to know if this is the career path you wish to take. Plus, Darren chats with Chad Jeffers, Nashville-based session musician who currently plays Guitar/Harmonica/Mandolin/Saxophone/Steel Guitar for Carrie Underwood and who has also played for Keith Urban and Kenny Loggins.
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Duration:01:45:13
How We're Surviving the Pandemic
3/31/2020
In this episode, Ron and Darren host a special edition of the podcast, where we discuss how musicians are adapting to the changes and adversity we're currently facing in the COVID-19 Pandemic. This chat features Brian Quinn of Candlebox, Tim Williams of Tim Williams Band, and David Blacker, Co-Founder of AirGigs, which is a resource musicians can use to solicit work as session musicians.
https://www.grammy.com/musicares
-You can find Brian Quinn at www.brianquinnguitar.com
-Tim Williams...
Duration:01:12:53
Royalties, Copyrights, and Streaming Platforms, Oh My!
3/19/2020
In the midst of the Coronavirus, Darren and Michael (in seperate locations) talk about copyrights, royalties, streams, and try to explain how the money flows through. It's a very complex subject. Plus, Darren chats with Royalties Expert and founder of Sound Royalties Alex Heiche about his career, his company, and digs in a little deeper about royalties.
You can learn more about his company, as well as access the free guide 50 Income Streams Music Creatives Should Know About, And Where to...
Duration:01:16:18
Break from the Break: The Bourbon Episode
2/10/2020
Darren and Michael go off on tangents about past bands, recording, mixing, and profess their love for Ron, who is not present, all while enjoying some bourbon.
Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/
and also sponsoring is RDS Music and Media https://www.rdsmusicandmedia.com
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
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Duration:01:44:51
Tour: It Ain't What it Used to Be
1/6/2020
Most touring musicians now are no longer living in the stereotypical rock-n-roll lifestyle that came out of the 70's and 80's. In the Season 1 Finale, Darren and Ron talk about what tour is really like, the process in booking a tour, and who some of the behind-the-scenes people are that travel from town to town to put on a concert.
Email us at: musiciansguidepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansguidepodcast
Twitter: @MGMIPodcast
Sponsor: RDS Music and Media...
Duration:00:54:29
The New Music Industry
11/11/2019
Darren and Ron talk about the evolution of the music industry from the 1960's through today. Spoiler Alert: They talk about Metallica vs. Napster. They also chat about things you can do to survive the current climate. Plus, Darren dives deeper into the topic with Best-Selling author of How to Make It in the new Music Business and founder of Ari's Take, Ari Herstand, about his career and how musicians can take control of their careers and survive.
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Duration:01:24:12
Sellout: How to get booked in clubs
9/12/2019
Darren and Ron discuss how to get booked in a club. They talk about how to present a press kit, what data to have when approaching a promoter, and things that will ensure you WON'T get booked at a club again. Plus, the boys chat with Mark Kohl, Promoter, Booker, and General Manager for Reverb, a club in Reading, Pa that hosts a wide variety of acts from big metal acts, to hip-hop, to spanish acts, and everywhere in between.
Bonus: Ron gets attacked by a spider.
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Duration:01:16:38
Musics for the Peoples
8/28/2019
Think being a full time musician means living in a van 300 days a year? Not unless you want to. There's many routes you can take in your music career, Tech, Session Musician, Corporate, its really wherever you want to take your career! Plus, we speak to full time musicians Pat Kelly and Sean Kelly of Pat + Sean Kelly about their career.
More info on Pat + Sean Kelly:
Instagram: @patandseankelly
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Duration:00:59:02