The Unstarving Musician

Mar 13 2025 320 ep. 46 mins 19
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The Unstarving Musician features interviews with independent musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals who share their experience and expertise on recording, touring, marketing, the business of music, and more. This is all intended to help you, the independent music artists create a sustainable and profitable music career.

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321 Maximizing Video Promotion Impact: Andy Gesner's Strategies for Independent Musicians

Mar 13 2025 60 mins  
Effective video promotion strategies can transform an independent artist’s career, as demonstrated by Hip Video Promo founder Andy Gesner in this informative conversation. With 25 years of experience connecting musicians to audiences through visual content, Andy shares the tactics behind breakthrough successes like Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” and The Lumineers’ “Ho Hey” vid

320 Musician Health Strategies: Navigating Music Industry Relationships for Career Longevity

Feb 27 2025 29 mins  
Musician health strategies are essential tools for navigating the complex web of personal and professional relationships that can make or break long-term success in the music industry. This episode explores the unique relationship dynamics that musicians face, where the lines between personal and professional connections often blur in ways both enriching and challenging. Drawing fr

319 Musician Well-being: Breaking the Suffering Artist Myth for Sustainable Success

Feb 20 2025 8 mins  
This episode explores musician well-being and challenges the persistent "suffering artist" myth. Drawing from recent examples of successful artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Ashe, Robonzo examines how prioritizing mental health leads to sustainable music careers rather than limiting them. Discover practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing performance demands, and creating

318 Music Business Essentials – A Musician's Guide to Copyrights, Contracts & Cash Flow

Feb 06 2025 20 mins  
Music business fundamentals can make or break an artist's career sustainability. In this episode, we break down essential legal and financial practices that help independent musicians protect their work and build sustainable careers. From copyright registration and performance contracts to accounting basics and tax planning, we provide actionable steps for managing the business sid

317 Tour Planning – Essential Strategies for Independent Musicians' Success

Jan 30 2025 14 mins  
Tour planning requires careful strategy and execution for independent musicians to succeed on the road. In this episode, I share key insights from Liner Notes Insider on venue selection, tour management, fan engagement, and revenue optimization. Learn practical approaches to building sustainable tours and get a glimpse of the exclusive content available to Liner Notes Insider subsc

316 Home Recording: A Drummer's Guide to Getting Started

Jan 16 2025 51 mins  
Home recording doesn't require a professional studio - it requires understanding fundamentals, making smart choices about gear, and focusing on performance quality. In this episode, I share my journey from basic podcast recording to producing music, including practical tips on choosing your first DAW, selecting an audio interface, and setting up your recording space. You'll learn a

315 Tony Harrah – Book Marketing, Sales Strategy, and Industry Independence

Jan 09 2025 48 mins  
Book marketing takes center stage in part two of my conversation with independent musician and author Tony Harrah. He breaks down his mathematical approach to sales strategy, sharing insights on reaching target audiences without traditional industry gatekeepers. From his decision to self-narrate audio books to his perspective on working with publicists and labels, Tony offers pract

314 Lyrical Poetry – Tony Harrah on the Parallels of Book and Music Marketing

Jan 03 2025 33 mins  
Independent musician and author Tony Harrah shares his lyrical poetry journey across the music and literary worlds. In this first of two parts, Tony discusses his realization that marketing books mirrors marketing music, detailing his experiences building writer groups (much like starting his blues jams) and developing grassroots promotional strategies. We explore his evolution fro

313 The Power of Imperfect Music Marketing: Getting Real with Your Audience

Dec 15 2024 41 mins  
Music marketing doesn't have to be perfect to be effective. Join host Robonzo as he challenges traditional promotion methods and reveals why your unpolished, real moments might be your greatest marketing asset. Learn practical strategies for Instagram Stories, Reels, and Posts, plus discover the untapped potential of LinkedIn for booking gigs. With personal anecdotes and actionable

312 Chris Taylor – Creative Resilience Through Music and Storytelling

Nov 21 2024 42 mins  
In this powerful return appearance, singer-songwriter Chris Taylor (episodes 65, 97) joins us for a deeply personal conversation as part of a storytellers series. A creative force in constant motion, Chris opens up about his journey while preparing to release an exciting new collection of music. Our discussion weaves through themes of artistic comparison, trust in creative instinct