Class is in session - DIY Musician Podcast (Kareem)
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| 23 Oct 2020 | Never get caught dead without the CAMERA | 00:11:47 | |
People primarily support music they can develop a strong emotional connection with. This is just LAW. Change your mindset of how you view a camera and understand from this point forward it's a TOOL. This tool will allow you to document your journey so people can really explore you! People want to see your highs, your lows, where you're from, you're inspiration, you at work in the studio. Level up your content and never get caught dead without a camera again. Follow me on Instagram - Link in bio for more free useful goodies! | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Get Paid for Your Unreleased Music with SURF Ft. Ken (CEO) | 00:55:37 | |
In today's episode, we're diving into a revolutionary platform that's changing the game for independent musicians. SURF allows artists to monetize their unreleased music effortlessly by simply uploading it to the platform. The best part? SURF does all the work of finding matches with potential buyers. To give you an inside look at the platform, we have an exclusive interview with the CEO of SURF, Ken Kobori. In this interview, Ken shares his insights on how SURF is helping independent musicians get paid for their hard work and take control of their careers. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to monetize their music. Learn how to leverage the power of SURF to turn your unreleased tracks into cash and take your career to the next level Find opportunities for exclusive placement opportunities in Japan and Korea and keep 100% of your royalties and track fees. You can sign up to the monthly subscription at https://discover.surf inclusive of a 30-day trial period and use the special promo code, SURFVIP50, for 50% off 6 months of the monthly plan at 25 USD / month OR the annual plan at 250 USD / Year. But that's not all - we also want to remind you of an exclusive opportunity to learn more about monetizing your music following. Our host is offering a free training where you'll learn how to grow and monetize your fanbase, all while introducing you to their system for turning that into consistent profit. The training is completely free, and you can sign up using this link: www.90dayfanbase.com/signup. After watching the training, you can schedule a call with our host to craft the exact strategy you need to convert your fans to cash. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your music career to the next level. Listen to the episode now to learn more about SURF and sign up for the free training today! | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | General struggles, beat licensing, & engineer appreciation w/ Ina Savaz | 01:36:05 | |
Ever been confused about licensing beats or the the true value of an engineer? Or maybe you're just looking for a relatable success story to get your day going and started on the right foot? I've got all that for you today. I brought a buddy a long with me this time to give you her raw industry experience, Ina Savaz. Listen to her and I as we take a deep dive into her story as well as some uncommonly discussed areas of the business. If you're looking for a great way to spend time, what other way then to press play and catch some gems.
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| 08 Dec 2020 | Things you NEED to hear w/ CeddyP | 00:44:26 | |
I love what I do for all of you and by now you should know that. From time to time I like to bring someone on that has a similar mindset and passion. In today's episode I bring on artist manager and consultant CeddyP. If you like the information I provide and how I've built my platform then I can assure you Ceddy brings heat as well. In this discussion we talk about his experiences working with his artists, branding, disadvantages of trend hopping, and how he's been working with his team to weather the storm from the pandemic. | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | Market yourself like a major label on an indie budget! | 00:15:38 | |
I was doing my regular reading and research and I came across a quote like this. I paraphrased it but basically this is what it boils down to. You are an indie artist but you must market yourself the same way a major label does their roster. So it's important to market yourself like a major label BUT on an indie budget. How do you do this you ask? No worries, I'll go over this in the episode today. Listen and take notes because I'm going to do my best to change your perception on this subject. | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Monetizing/Protecting your music, and TikTok Ft. TheGenzExec | 00:56:20 | |
In the premiere episode of 'Let's Talk Music' I bring on a special guest, Sierra AKA TheGenzExec on Instagram. We discuss topics involving Networking, Selling yourself before selling your music, Monetizing/Protecting your music, and TikTok as it pertains to independent musicians If you're on the go you can listen to this as a podcast by clicking this link: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyztothegame/ Follow my guest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genzexec/ For the latest tips and strategies on how to progress your music career follow Hypetrilla: https://www.instagram.com/hypetrilla/ For a foolproof method to releasing new music I have a free workshop. Sign up today: https://ultimatemusicrelease.easywebinar.live/registration-7 | |||
| 12 Sep 2020 | **Newsflash** Your listener wants to form a relationship with you...duh! | 00:09:17 | |
My apologies for the sub-par audio in this recording but it was so good I had to keep it. In today's episode I deliver a huge eye opener. It's a very core concept that I think can easily go over any recording artists head. The beauty is once you realize it that it's going to be hard to move as you used to. Once I establish that I move into what exactly you need to be focusing on from that point forward. I keep it short and sweet so tune in and get you some free game. | |||
| 23 Dec 2020 | STOP MISUSING THE LINK IN YOUR BIO (INSTAGRAM) | 00:15:41 | |
The caps in the title are totally intentional. That's because I'm so passionate about resolving this problem I keep seeing. We all know Instagram only gives you the ability to use one link and one link only. You must use this wisely and quite honestly I have seen plenty of artists NOT doing this. There's a huge chance if you're doing this thing I keep seeing artists do you're killing opportunities you didn't even know existed. Tune in so we can talk about what this is, how you can change it, and resources that'll help out. Play this episode today! | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | Artists repeat after me...YOU ARE A BUSINESS! | 00:12:30 | |
Want to know the million dollar mindset to help elevate your music career? Look no further because I expose that here. Record labels are not the same way that they were 10-20 years ago where they invested in development of acts with potential. In today's age of technology and music it's the easiest its ever been to do all the developing on your own. What they are looking for now is artists who have their stuff together. They take your operation and make it grow larger than life. If you haven't planted the seeds already then you're behind. Tune in!! | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | Why you should care about Metadata (Part 2) w/ ??? | 00:54:15 | |
I promised you part 2 of our Metadata discussion and here it is. I wanted to make sure you had a firm understanding of metadata before we jumped into the next phase of things. Now that we've cleared that part I wanted to bring a resource to you that requires your metadata and promises SERIOUS gains. Tap into this discussion between Harvest Media owner/ceo Angus Hayes as he explains a service that could completely separate you from the musical herd. | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | Branding for Artists 101 | 01:01:55 | |
In this episode of Let's Talk Music I have guest speaker, artist branding strategist, and music marketing consultant Amy Loné, She runs a thriving platform on Instagram called Cherriesontop.co where her primary goal is to help artists build their brands and find highly engaged fans. In this episode we discuss the importance of branding, what it means, how to optimize your IG account, and several other strategies that turn followers to committed fans. Amy also discusses her proven 3 key brand pillars that helps artists harness the true potential of branding. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyztothegame/ Follow my guest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherriesontop.co/ For the latest tips and strategies on how to progress your music career follow Hypetrilla: https://www.instagram.com/hypetrilla/ For a foolproof method to releasing new music I have a free workshop. Sign up today: https://ultimatemusicrelease.easywebinar.live/registration-7 | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | Artist spotlight: Discussion with iAMM | 00:55:53 | |
I am always pleased when I see an artist taking care of business the right way. It makes me want to reach out and genuinely commend them for their hard work. Occasionally I'll invite them up to my podcast so we can chat more and that's what happened here. I wanted to bring a different perspective. A view from somebody who is going through exactly what you're going through. This way you can get the rawest story and hopefully feel inspired to keep pushing your brand further. Take a deep dive into this interview between my good brother iAMM and I. Caution - gems will be dropped. | |||
| 19 Nov 2021 | Stop faking it until you "Make it" | 01:01:22 | |
On the first installment of Sink or Swim, Keyz is joined by Indiepreneur Club Founding Member, Loretta's Only and Keyztothegame intern Viraj. Between the 3 of them they discuss why pretending is actually extremely harmful as an up and coming musician. Take a listen as they dive deep into why feeling the need to purchase fake streams, engagement, and followers is pointless! Want to hop on the podcast to chat, promote your brand, and kick it? Join The Indiepreneur Club Family @ www.indiepreneurclub.com Follow the club members on the show on Insta: @lorettasonly @heyitsviraj | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | For all the musicians working 9-5's Ft. Callmeacelegit | 00:57:23 | |
How many of you reading this still work a 9-5 while pursuing music? I'm willing to bet the answer was yes for most if not all. Working a day job and pursuing music is hard as hell. It's seriously tough work but let this episode be a testament that it can be done. I was blessed enough to cross paths with phenomenal artist, marketer, consultant, public speaker Ace Patterson aka Ace Legit. He works at Google by day and by night he is a charting hip hop artist. The way he manages the balance with finesse and grace is remarkable. He and I talk deeply into what fuels him to manage himself this way. | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | Why you don't need a manager...yet.. | 00:22:21 | |
I've been getting an overwhelming amount of inquiries from artists that follow me about offering management services. Or coming to me because they feel like they urgently need management. I tell these people the same thing every single time which is you don't need it, not now at least. I totally understand feeling overwhelmed and like you need a helping hand. Newflash for you though...that's normal and very expected just starting out. Your career is pushing you to be better for yourself and you have to take the responsibility head on. Once you master everything at the beginner level and have something to show for it, it's then you explore the next level. Anywho...take a listen and get a little more into my mind about this topic and as always here's some supporting resources for you: | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | Need help w/ content well here's some ideas! | 00:15:52 | |
I know its tough out there on social media needing to stay in front of peoples faces and what not. Trust me as effortless as it may seem on my end I struggle with it too. It's important to know what your options are and that's what I wanted to talk about today. I wanted to deliver some things you can do on social media to make sure you stay in the front of peoples minds. The more ideas you have the more it's going to make it easier to push content out like this to people. You have to remain consistent for people to catch on and if you have nothing...or the same things you're supplying them it's going to be tough. Tune into this episode to hear me give you ideas you can use to post on social media. As always take advantage of my free resources to help you stay ahead of the game. | |||
| 21 May 2021 | Music Publishing - What you NEED to know w/ Lauren | 00:58:41 | |
Took some time off but I hade to return with some heavy firepower. Music publishing is something that is HARDLY discussed but the irony is how important it is to succeed. Nobody talks about it and honestly it's the most thrilling thing to learn so I understand being unaware of it's importance. That doesn't make it any less of a thing you need to wrap your mind around. After all...why would you not want to learn how you're going to earn revenue from the music you create? Makes 0 sense to me. Like with all things there are fun parts and not so fun parts, for the not so fun parts self-discipline must take over. Dive in to this episode now where Lauren and I discuss topics that are for certain to send you moving in the right direction. Follow my guest Lauren on Twitter Apply for The Music Accelerator Program here: | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | Why you should consider Rocketsongs w/ Jonathan Stone | 00:56:25 | |
Professional songwriters often have a hidden vault of amazing, yet unused material. Emerging artists are often on the lookout for these songs, yet do not have the resources to find them. Rocket Songs is now changing this trend, democratizing how artists find songs by offering licensed, high-caliber originals via the world’s first online marketplace for original songs. The songwriters and content providers have worked with artists such as Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and much more. Listen along as chief creative curator Jonathan Stone and I talk about this amazing platform and more! | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Monetizing the Music: LLCs and OPM for Musicians ft. YKing | 00:44:07 | |
Join host Keyz in this episode of Class is in Session as he welcomes special guest Yking, a music industry expert, to explore the essential strategies for monetizing music and growing a fanbase. They dive into the benefits of forming LLCs for musicians, providing liability protection and financial management. Discover the power of leveraging Other People's Money (OPM) to fund and expand your music business through partnerships and collaborations. Yking walks listeners through the process of establishing an LLC tailored to the music industry, while also emphasizing the importance of establishing a line of business credit. Tune in to gain practical insights and guidance for thriving in the modern music industry. Follow Yking on Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealyking | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | Progress during the pandemic Ft. Leezythegifted | 00:37:49 | |
As we all know the landscape for musicians has completely changed as we try to live among COVID-19. The rules have shifted and times are far more challenging. The main objective here is to reinforce that you are not alone. Join me and special guest Lee Litvin AKA 'Leezythegifted' as we discuss the limits that should be pushed by artists. Pick up on some of the ideas we pitch back and fourth as they are sure to help you grow! Follow my guest: www.instagram.com/leezythegifted Follow me: www.instagram.com/keyztothegame Free resources: https://linktr.ee/keyztothegame | |||
| 10 Oct 2020 | Your music is 20% talent and 80% marketing!!! | 00:11:15 | |
Ever hear the phrase "hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard?" Well....I have and that certainly applies here. Sometimes it ain't always about who has the most talent. There's plenty of musicians out there with talent that you'll never hear about. You know who you will hear about though? The ones who GRIND! In this episode I go off (almost literally) about how important it is to understand that marketing is the secret sauce to success. Check it out! LINK FOR THE BUNDLE - USE CODE SAVE30 Follow me on Instagram - Link in bio for more free useful goodies! | |||
| 29 May 2021 | Why you should care about METADATA (Part 1) | 00:15:36 | |
I bet some of you are already like what on earth is that?! I expect it and it's okay that's normal. What I'm aiming to do today is introduce you to it and explain why it's absolutely 100% worth investing your time in. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series. I have a special guest coming up next episode and in order to get the most out of that episode this pre-text was necessary. Tap into this and then be on the lookout next week for a jam packed episode full of eye-openers. Here's the link to 'The 5 Secrets' workshop: https://www.keyztothegame.com/the5secrets | |||
| 10 Oct 2020 | Your OLD music is STILL NEW to the public | 00:14:15 | |
This episode is for all the artists with a hefty catalogue of music. Yes...this is for YOU. I would like to remind you that your old music is STILL NEW to the public. That means if you're still choosing to constantly record new music you should stop. Well...maybe not stop, but SLOW DOWN and redirect your focus. Your claim to fame may not be new records but the old ones you have chose to forget! Listen to this episode and find out why. LINK FOR THE BUNDLE - USE CODE SAVE30 Follow me on Instagram - Link in bio for more free useful goodies! | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | Please stop sending random links | 00:55:59 | |
Why are you making a pass on the first date? Warm me up first. Networking on social media can be like dating, you don't just go asking for marriage on the 1st date. You have to nurture the relationship before you can go for such a large ask. Your music is no different. Joining me on another installment of Sink or Swim are founding members of The Indiepreneur Club Zo-G and Motion as I get their perspectives on this subject. We then dive (no pun intended) into what we believe are better methods to get people to give your music a chance. Join The Indiepreneur Club @ www.indiepreneurclub.com | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | The 3 main areas artists struggle w/ Zoorass | 00:53:08 | |
In my career as an artist development coach I've had several coaching calls with a bunch of musicians. I've narrowed down the top 3 things artists struggle with and I wanted to discuss these in detail. To help out I've brought my good brother Zoorass on the show to drop gems. Zoorass has numerous accomplishments which makes him a wonderful example for artists to take notes from. He has a four-track EP that has been the #1 Album on I-Tunes in Ghana and #6 Reggae Album on iTunes in America. He has also been featured on VH1, MTV, and is partnered w/ Livenation. Know that I only bring people on the show that can offer value. Tap into this episode to hear about pain points that you too may be facing! Follow Zoorass on IG / Follow me on IG / Here's a link for free resources to help you out. | |||
| 25 Sep 2021 | Ways to Dominate The New Industry w/ CD Baby's President | 01:06:51 | |
The music industry is difficult to navigate for both businesses and artists, and for artists, labels are defining success by their number of streams and top hits. The problem is, not all music is created for the standard hit-producing formula played on the radio. Artists are making authentic music filled with creativity, storytelling, and emotion that fuels their passion for music. Labels won’t see this music as successful: the artist needs to define their own success, but how? Join President of CD Baby, Joel Andrew and I as we speak about artist and label success norms and new ways we can set better guideposts for artists to achieve their goals One-stop shop your music career: 0 to Indiepreneur Club sign up | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | New Music Rollouts w/ Luke from Beatchain | 01:05:24 | |
If I've told you once I've told you 1,000 times, new music must be planned before released. I couldn't stress that enough so much to the point I needed someone else to come and back me up. In this episode I came with more fire power and his name is Luke Mendoza, the co-founder and CMO of Beatchain. Luke comes with a plethora of experience in music biz and the tool he and his team have built for indie artists is second to none. With a following of over 35k+ followers across the Beatchain and Artist_growth_tips Instagram accounts the presence of dedication and expertise is clearly there. Listen along as Luke and I discuss the details in the release process as well as how Beatchain can help you crush it! Follow my guest and his platforms: Luke, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mendoza-b7980754/?originalSubdomain=uk Beatchain, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beatchain/ Luke, Twitter: https://twitter.com/doza2112?lang=en Beatchain, Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeatchainMusic Beatchain, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatchain/?hl=en Artist Growth Tips by Beatchain, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_growth_tips/?hl=en | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | A few different ways to get paid | 00:44:25 | |
Want to learn about a few different ways to get paid and some current events you may not have known about? In this episode that's exactly what you're getting. I have a few members of The Indiepreneur Club join me on this episode as we discuss current events and some newly developing ways to get paid. Hear about the mistakes we've made and what you should really be leaning towards. | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | Things you should care about... | 00:53:38 | |
Honestly I titled this what I titled this ya'll because we hit a lot of good shxt. I had a plan going into this one but what we hit was way better than that. Lock in. Take notes and absorb. Follow my amazing co-founders of The Indiepreneur Club: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjtoo/ https://www.instagram.com/musicmommager2/ Join The Indiepreneur Club to join a conversation, learn how to find fans, and earn their support to give you real cash! www.theindiepreneurclub.com | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | You're releasing your music ALL WRONG | 00:10:26 | |
In today's episode I discuss a MAJOR crisis. No I'm not talking about COVID-19 I'm talking about how you release your music. The amount of artists doing this poorly is getting out of hand. Spotify has reported that they receive 40,000 songs EVERY SINGLE DAY. It's important for you to stand out so if you're not creative with your music releases you're screwed! Tune in and listen to how I break this down and stick to the end to find out what I have to solve your problem. ***Update** DM me on Instagram if you'd like my promise at the end*** | |||
| 26 Mar 2022 | Building your a fan base on steroids ft Clayton Blaha of Audius | 00:57:28 | |
Do you know you're missing out tremendously if you aren't building community? Once I realized this I switched gears with my marketing. Since then I've always been focused on better ways to attract new folks and entertain my current community. Numerous times I've heard the name Audius mentioned but I wasn't quite sure why this name kept popping up. After some investigation I found they take community building to an entirely different level. So I had to satisfy my curiosity ya'll and I'm glad I did. Clayton Blaha, Head of Partnerships over at Audius, and I discuss the platform. I had to find out why this platform has over 5 million daily active users. They also have some very invested notable figures utilizing as well. Take a listen to this episode and what you'll find will shift your mind. If you're dropping new music soon take this quiz and see what you may be missing. | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | Pioneering Inclusion: Janishia Jones on Transforming the Music Industry for Women of Color | 00:46:33 | |
Join us for an eye-opening episode as we dive into the challenges faced by women of color in the music industry. In this inspiring conversation, CEO Janishia Jones joins Keyz to share her personal experiences and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Tune in and explore the groundbreaking work of the JukeJoint Foundation, an organization that is actively transforming the music industry for women of color. Gain insights into the efforts being made to create a more inclusive and empowering space for underrepresented artists. Don't miss this empowering episode on pioneering inclusion in the music industry! Here's you can get connected with Janishia: https://www.jukejointfoundation.org/ https://www.pubroyaltyqueen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pubroyaltyqueen_podcast/ But that's not all - we also want to remind you of an exclusive opportunity to learn more about monetizing your music following. Our host is offering a free training where you'll learn how to grow and monetize your fanbase, all while introducing you to their system for turning that into consistent profit. The training is completely free, and you can sign up using this link: www.90dayfanbase.com/signup. After watching the training, you can schedule a call with our host to craft the exact strategy you need to convert your fans to cash. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your music career to the next level. | |||
| 16 Jul 2021 | Common musician problems ft. Tom | 00:50:52 | |
As a coach I get the same questions time and time again. I wanted to do my part and start a series where you get these common questions. I spiced it up the first episode and brought some artillery. Tom from The Collective joined me today to address questions he and I get far too often. More specifically we discuss 1. Practical ways to gain fans 2. How to release/promote music 3. The Lack of branding. Check us out and be sure to take the Release readiness quiz on my Instagram to see is your next song is ready for the public. Follow Tom on Instagram | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | A new follower IS NOT a FAN! You must convert them! | 00:15:49 | |
If you didn't understand this before you're going to learn today. Just because someone follows you on Instagram or any other platform that does not mean that they give a shit about what you have going on. You never really know what a person's true intent is for following you, there could be several reasons. At the end of the day that you need to use that mystery to your advantage. What matters most is what you do with their decision to take a look into your journey. That's where the real magic happens. Spend the next 15 minutes with me and learn more about this topic and what you ACTUALLY need to be doing with your followers to get them hooked on EVERYTHING YOU DO! | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | Artist Improvement &Development w/ Estabrook Road CEO Jason Payne | 00:55:14 | |
In this episode of Let's Talk Music I bring very special guest Jason Payne. Harvard graduate and CEO of his own artist development agency. Jason is the proprietor and driving force behind Estabrook Road. Beginning with running a small open mic night at a small nightclub in the Fenway district to the running the biggest weekly nightclub in the New England area. Mr. Payne then took his career on the road, managing and promoting numerous artist such as Notorious BIG, Onxy and the artist formerly known as Prince. Jason then began to work with the A&R departments of record labels such as Epic & Capitol Records. It was from his experience with these labels that he was exposed to the gap in development and started contracting with labels. Since Jason has worked with so many up and coming talents it was only right to talk about artist development. Specifically some of the most common areas that artist need improvement after being evaluated by his team of professionals. Tune into the show to find out what these things are and how to improve if you're lacking. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyztothegame/ Connect w/ Jason on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-payne-463779165/ Follow Estabrook Road on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estabrookroad/ Visit https://estabrookroad.com/home-%26-artist-intake if you'd like to see how to work with Jason For the latest tips and strategies on how to progress your music career follow Hypetrilla: https://www.instagram.com/hypetrilla/ For a foolproof method to releasing new music I have a free workshop. Sign up today: https://ultimatemusicrelease.easywebinar.live/registration-7 | |||