Real Musicians Don't Starve

Dec 12 2022 3

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No one wants to be a starving artist or struggling musician. Join Michael Elsner every week as he interviews the world’s most successful musicians, and dissects the strategies they’ve implemented to achieve the kind of career that every musician dreams about. If your goal is to do what you’re passionate about and create music full time, this is the podcast for you… because Real Musicians Don’t Starve!

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Finding Your Niche and Mixing Hits

Dec 12 2022 59 mins

Alan Litten is a Mixing Engineer who has had six #1 hits, and many Top 10's. He has worked with artists including Aretha Franklin, Michael McDonald, and many others. Alan has built his career by focusing on building a highly regarded reputation in niche markets within the music industry. Here's a sneak peek inside this episode: [3:20] Noticing how the recording market was tr

Taking Control of Your Musical Journey

Nov 07 2022 48 mins

Christian Cullen is a keyboardist / composer who spent 5 years as a member of rock legends Night Ranger. Other artists he has played with include Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Bobby Kimble (Toto), Rick Nielsen & Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Tommy Shaw (Styx), and many other rock legends. After leaving Night Ranger, Christian has had tre

The Business of Writing Radio Hits

Sep 05 2022 45 mins

Brian Davis' songs have been recorded by artists including, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Jarrod Niemann, Tyler Farr, Gretchen Wilson, and many others. He wrote Brantley Gilbert's #1 hit "One Hell of an Amen."

Fixing Your Audio Issues

Jul 31 2022 51 mins

Björgvin Benediktsson is an engineer, mixer, educator and best selling author. His book, “You Get What You Give,” is a simple story for finding success in the music business. He is also a wealth of information when it comes to recording and mixing. The quality of content that he shares with his audience on a daily basis through Audio-Issues is unparalleled. Here’s a sneak pe

Navigating the Road to Success

May 09 2022 50 mins

Brian Carico has been a fixture in the music industry for over two decades. He's worked with artists including Blake Shelton, Sir Paul McCarney, Aerosmith, Brad Paisley, and many more... He's also an inductee into the Full Sail Hall of Fame! The wealth of insight and career advice he brings to this interview is second to none.

Building Your Network in the Industry

Apr 11 2022 54 mins

Today's guest, Johnny Rabb is the drummer for multi-platinum rock band Collective Soul. Throughout his career, he's also played with artists including Maynard Ferguson, SheDaisy, Tanya Tucker, Mindy McCready, and many more! He's also an educator, and was voted #1 Best Educational Author by Modern Drummer Magazine's Reader's Poll.

Authenticity, Versatility, and the Road to Success

Mar 14 2022 51 mins

Bassist Derek Frank has traveled the world with a “who’s-who” of A-list artists and bands including Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Air Supply, Daniel Powter, and many others. In this episode he shares what it takes for musicians to travel down the road to success.

Performing & Recording with A-List Artists

Feb 07 2022 60 mins

Guitarist Tariqh Akoni has managed to pack an impressive and diverse array of experiences in his 25 years in the music industry. A perpetual student of the art, Tariqh has been a composer, producer, songwriter, studio musician, educator, musical director, multi-instrumentalist and clinician. He has amassed an extensive and eclectic resume, including: Josh Groban, Jennife

What it Takes to be a First Call Music Director

Jan 10 2022 42 mins

Keyboardist Kevin Antunes is truly the Music Director to the industry's premier artists. Currently the MD for Madonna, he has also worked with Justin Timberlake, N'Sync, Rihanna, Brittany Spears, and so many more. He is also the Music Designer for Michael Jackson's One and The Immortal World Tour Cirque de Soleil shows.

Building Great Songs

Jan 26 2021 51 mins

#1 Hit Songwriter Chris Wallin’s songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, and many others. In this episode, he shares stories and strategies that every songwriter needs to know to build their own music career.