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Liner Notes

by Robonzo

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.

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Liner Notes: Serving your creativity with reflection, the social media love-hate dilemma 🎶

Hey there, Time for reflection is easy to overlook or dismiss. Yet reflection is priceless for feeding the creative soul. Without reflection, we can become exhausted mentally, spiritually, and physically. The absence of reflection is a detractor to our creative selves. A life without reflection can be a detractor to creativity. It can be exhausting, leading to a lack of clarity and eventual health problems. Conversely, reflection can help you see the value of rest, of daydreaming, and...

11 days ago • 3 min read

Almost every songwriter I know is fascinated by sync licensing, and most want to get into it. So today I want to share some basics about sync licensing. Reading time: 5 minutes 👓 Sync licensing basics Sync licensing an revenue stream that many independent artists overlook. The term refers to placement of your music placed in visual media like TV shows, films, commercials, and video games. Securing sync placements may seem like a long shot, but it can be a game-changer for your music career....

about 1 month ago • 6 min read
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Happy Friday! In case you missed the recent announcement, episode 300 will be our last. The Liner Notes newsletter and Unstarving Musician blog will continue. I also have a number of ideas for new ways of sharing the knowledge I garnered from the many interviews conducted for the podcast. More on that soon. Here's episode 297 for your weekend listening pleasure. Leveraging Your Email List #297 🎙 Whether your art is in music or some other realm, leveraging your email list is paramount. Email...

2 months ago • 2 min read

Reading time: 3.5 minutes 👓 I thought about making this installment of music publishing 101 part of my last email, but in the spirit of keeping things bite-sized, I decided to make it a separate Liner Notes topic. But first, I have some news about The Unstarving Musician podcast. As the podcast got closer and closer to 300 episodes, I decided to episode 300 the last. The final four episodes will be solo episodes discussing some of the topics I've written about you and the other Liner Notes...

2 months ago • 4 min read

Happy Friday! How are you feeling? Where are you? And... 🥁... what are you wearing? 😉 Here's another new episode for your weekend listening pleasure. 296 Julia A. Miller, Delmark Records – The Evolution of Delmark’s Business Model, How Labels Can Serve As Business Partners To Musicians, And Practical Advice For Leveraging Your Record Label 🎙 In May 2018, Julia A. Miller became the CEO & President of Delmark Records LLC. That same year, Delmark Records LLC purchased Delmark, the oldest...

2 months ago • 1 min read
Reflection of Lights on Water (trippy background pattern)

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes This week's Liner Notes is a mixed stream of consciousness that came from a whirlwind month. Thought pattern • Photo by Michael Dziedzic on Unsplash Introducing new gear to live shows The newness of new gear can create stress for your next gig. I say this as the proud owner of a Behringer XR12 digital mixer, a recent purchase. I've always known that even the best sound guys sometimes struggle with mixing live sound–now I understand why. Knowledge of signal...

6 months ago • 3 min read
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Doing podcast interviews is a cost-effective way to promote your music, share your ideas, attract new fans, and build meaningful connections. It's also a great way to practice for live radio interviews. Reading time: 4 minutes Getting started Start by identifying the best podcasts to pitch for a guest appearance. By "best" podcasts, I'm referring to those that will best serve their audience while helping you achieve the goal of promoting your music. Begin your search on Apple Podcasts and...

7 months ago • 3 min read
Alyssa Trahan sitting on a sofa playing acoustic guitar

Happy Friday! Here's another episode for your weekend listening pleasure. 279 Alyssa Trahan – Moving to Nashville, Sound Engineering, Endorsements, Sponsors, Crowdfunding, Marketing, Merch, and the Biggest Lesson She'd Learned in Nashville 🎧 Alyssa Trahan is the featured artist in this Rewind episode. What’s a Rewind episode? It’s a previously published episode, one of my favorites and merits re-publishing. I also give these episodes a fresh edit, which means you will find it even more...

7 months ago • 1 min read

I wrote the Unstarving Musician's Guide To Getting Paid Gigs, because I thought I could help a few people who struggled to get decent gigs. They had decent bands, but seemed to struggle with getting booked. Musicians often get stuck when it comes to getting themselves known and getting their music out there, so to speak. A very talented artist with the best of resumes can lack basic knowledge about branding and their own marketability. I've spoken with industry professionals who see it over...

10 months ago • 1 min read
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