Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker

If you’re a singer, songwriter, or DIY musician, this may be the most important, hard-hitting advice you’ll ever hear. This encore episode, first published in the fall of 2017, features Mary Gauthier, a highly acclaimed songwriter who has written songs for Jimmy Buffet, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and more.  Listen to these highlights from an interview with Mary, where she discussed the “I’m too old for music” myth, being an independent musician, what it takes to have a long-term music career, and – most important – the timeless qualities of music.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

You have many choices during these strange times. You can give up, slow down, and wait out the storm. Or, you can be proactive and find creative ways to earn money with your music. I cover five excellent ways on this episode. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more. Stuff mentioned on this episode: https://kunaki.com https://www.fiverr.com https://www.canva.com https://www.stageit.com/ 19 Cash Flow Strategies for Musicians and Bands https://bob-baker.com/buzz/cash-flow-money-strategies-musicians-bands/ 11 Best Print on Demand Sites https://mofluid.com/blog/best-print-on-demand-sites/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

From High School Spanish Teacher to Full-Time Musician. I first met Dina Bach in 2016, when she was a high school Spanish teacher in Chicago. I saw her again a year later, soon after she took the leap of faith and quit her teaching gig. In August 2018, with over a year of being a full-time piano-pop singer-songwriter behind her, I sat down with Dina to get the first-hand scoop on her transition – and her ambitious Song a Week project. For more info on Dina, visit DinaBachMusic.com. The featured song is Music Monday #90 B-E-A-C-H-I-N’. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

Welcome to part two of my interview with Lauren Elwell. She’s an on-air personality at KSHE 95, the longest running rock radio station in the world. In this final segment we talk about the realities of commercial radio, creative ways musicians can still get on traditional radio, ways to make a living with your voice, or at least reach people and make an impact with your unique perspective. Connect with Lauren on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

Get the inside scoop from a commercial radio veteran on what it's like to work for the longest running rock radio station in the world. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Lauren Elwell aka Lern from KSHE 95.  Connect with Lauren on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

I got the idea about a week ago. I felt compelled to sit down and write the lyrics. They came pretty quickly. A few hours later I set up a mic and camera in my home office. The fourth take was a keeper. I hope my original song “Isolation Blues” brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh during this time of crisis. Watch the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/QqzxfpedzQw You'll find the lyrics here.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

Last week I asked for examples of how musicians are staying connected with fans from a distance. I received some good ones and uncovered a few of my own. Here are some clever ways music creators are making the most of staying home during the 2020 virus crisis. Links to all of the artists and videos mentioned in this episode can be found at https://link.medium.com/5SGmVA5y74 Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

Your Ideas Wanted! Leave them as a comment here on Medium https://link.medium.com/PSH9ISzF24 Wow! So much has changed in recent weeks. Our normal, predictable lives have been turned upside-down. People in the performing arts in particular (musicians, actors, venues, and those who support them) have seen their livelihoods disappear. Yes, these are challenging times. It’s also a time when we can let our creativity shine! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

You hear it all the time: Nobody is making money from streaming music. Well, that just isn’t true. As a recent Rolling Stone article demonstrated, there’s a lucrative solo piano niche that many independent artists are capitalizing on. But that’s the exception, right? Wrong. Lance Allen is having similar success as one of the most streamed guitarists on Spotify, and he makes a good living from the streaming revenues! Without a record label or corporate backing. Learn more about Lance at https://www.lanceallenmusic.com  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

I've said it for decades: The #1 factor that determines your success in music is your fanbase - the people who support you, buy your music, attend your shows, and purchase your merchandise and services. That's why it's so important to thank your fans regularly. But there are lazy ways and more meaningful ways to show your appreciation. I cover five effective ways in this episode.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/  Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij  Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

I've seen a lot of music marketing mistakes over my 25+ years of covering and living this topic. I reveal one of the biggest blunders in this episode. The good news is, you can avoid it by always asking this one simple question BEFORE you take action to promote your music! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

30-Day Challenge! Master Your Mindset!

Fresh off my return from Austin, where I attended the CD Baby DIY Musician Conference, I’m sharing some of my biggest lessons, tips, and take-aways. It was great to hear keynote speakers such as Questlove from The Roots and Darryl McDaniels from Run-DMC. In this episode I focus on the great advice offered my Simon Tam, an author, TEDx speaker, and founding member of the Asian-American band The Slants. Great stuff – so listen up! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page here. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

If you knew of Ralph Murphy, you know the loss the music business has felt since he passed away in May 2019. If you aren’t familiar with him, please listen to learn more about this hit songwriter and advocate for artists. This episode also features eight minutes of golden songwriting advice from one of Ralph’s many live workshops. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page here. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify.  You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show

You’re a proactive musician. You’re an Empowered Artist! You’re ready to make your mark on the world – and make money doing it. However, there’s a good chance you’ll quickly get frustrated by slow progress. You might become cynical because few people seem to give a damn about your music or other new project. Can you relate? If so, maybe you just need to get your ASK out there more often! Listen to this episode for inspiration ... You’ll find a written blog post version of this Get Your ASK Out There episode here. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page here. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and most podcast platforms. You can also connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. You may also be interested in … Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook – Also available on Amazon in paperback. And audiobook format with Vol 1 and Vol 2. Or you can get the Ebook Bundle here. The Five-Minute Music Marketer: 151 Easy Music Promotion Activities That Take 5 Minutes or Less The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World The Empowered Artist Explore the full archive of previous Music Marketing Podcast episodes here. Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!Support the show