The Career Musician

Feb 03 2025 178 ep. 60 mins 4
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Learn the secrets of the music industry and how to build a lasting career!

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#174: Grammys For The Win? | Art vs. Sport

Feb 03 2025 37 mins  
In this episode, Nomad shares his perspective on the 2025 Grammy Awards and award shows in general, recording while commuting to Los Angeles College of Music where he teaches. Key Topics Covered: Nomad's personal perspective on award shows and why he believes art is subjective and difficult to quantify compared to sports Brief history of the Grammy Awards, established in 1957 by

#173: CYO | Master your Money as a Musician by Doing this One Thing

Feb 03 2025 17 mins  
In this episode, Nomad discusses the concept of CYO (Chief You Officer) from his book "Ethos" and why it's crucial for independent musicians to master self-management. He explains how musicians, as independent contractors, need to wear multiple executive hats and handle everything from operations to finances. Key points covered: - Introduction to the concept of CYO (Chief You Offi

#172: Should You QUIT The Music Industry?

Jan 27 2025 20 mins  
Should you QUIT the Music Industry? This past Friday was "Quitter's Day", when most people have quit their New Year's Resolutions... Did you? I go over some of the top excuses people give when leaving their dreams behind, and how I rebut and refuse them. If being a Career Musician is your goal, then being strong and resilient has to be in your blood! Website: http://thecareermusic

#171: NAMM President John Mlynczak | Industry, Growth and Networking

Jan 21 2025 48 mins  
Join us on the TCM Podcast as we dive into the intricacies of the music industry with John Mlynczak, President of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). Hosted by Nomad, creator of the Career Musician podcast, and co-hosted by Erin Workman from the Los Angeles College of Music, this episode unpacks the significance of NAMM for music makers, from the benefits of attending

#170: Why Time Is Every Musician's Secret Weapon

Jan 13 2025 19 mins  
Welcome to Episode 170 of The Career Musician Podcast: "Time - Your Most Valuable Resource" In this episode, Nomad explores the significance of time management for musicians and how consistent daily efforts can lead to remarkable achievements. Key Highlights: - Mindset Over Motivation: Discover why discipline is more reliable than motivation and how being consistent in your actio

#169: The Musician's Journey of a Rockstar | Jed Elliott & Chelsea Szabo

Aug 05 2024 69 mins  
The Career Musician featuring co-founders of The Musician's Journey! Get ready for an insightful conversation with special guests Jed Elliott from the rock band The Struts and executive life coach Chelsea Sabo founder of Verbal Courage on Episode 169 of The Career Musician Podcast. Host Nomad leads a discussion on the highs and lows of being a musician, from playing for thousands a

#168: Tito Daniel | Get Your Music Heard on Dash Radio!

Dec 28 2023 36 mins  
Every Tuesday, Nomad feature a new indie artist on "Radio Ready", his new show only on Dash Radio. This episode explains EXACTLY how to submit your music for a chance to be featured on Radio Ready –The Career Musician's new show only on Dash Radio, powered by Smash Haus! Nomad and Tito Daniel explain the process in detail, which btw is very easy...3 steps and you're in! Go to

#167: Sherilyn | Stop Faking It And Release Music Like A Pro

May 22 2023 32 mins  
Sherilyn is a Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Podcast Host, and Music Career Coach. After working in the CCM/Worship scene, she set out as an independently published pop alternative artist and launched her own record label & publishing company, Starboard Stride. After touring as a solo artist through the U.S., Australia, Italy, Switzerland, and Brazil, Sherilyn settled on the Central

#166: Jody Friedman | Insider Secrets to Placing Your Music in TV and Film Revealed!

May 15 2023 37 mins  
Jody Friedman is an award-winning songwriter/producer, music supervisor, music publisher, and music licensing coach. He is the co-founder of Elite Music Coaching, an online platform available for independent musicians interested in learning how to have a thriving career in music by consistently licensing their songs to films, tv shows and ads. His career began working for CNN in At

#165: Eric Baines | Come From A Small Town? No Problem! You Can Still Win In The Music Biz!

May 08 2023 65 mins  
Eric Baines is a singer, songwriter, and the current bassist for the legendary band Chicago! Eric's music has also been featured on MTV, VH1, NBC, ABCFamily and HBO. He has toured and recorded with country icon, Dwight Yoakam, but he’s taken some crazy turns to get there. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, he moved back to his home town of Denver where he eke