Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara and Jessica talk about music festivals. Learn about the application process, what assets you will need to apply and what the artistic directors are looking for, and how to find the right music festivals for you. Application season is fast approaching and this episode will give you all the tools you'll need to be prepared to apply to music festivals. What You'll Discover - What assets you will need to include in your applications - How to find the right music festivals to apply to - The importance of meet and greets - EPK's, what it stands for and what to include in them Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here! https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the music business. #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness101 #musicpodcast #musicbusiness #musicindustry #podcast #musicfestival #musicfestivals #musicpodcast

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara and Jessica chat about preparing for attending a music conference. Learn what music conferences are, the do's and don'ts of attending one, and when you should consider going to a music conference. If it's your first time attending a music conference or you're a regular attendee, this episode will give you the knowledge you'll need to professionally network at your next music conference. What You'll Discover - Creating a conference blueprint - What music conferences are good for - The do's and don'ts - Helpful tips on how to make your first conference a success - Which conferences you should be attending Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness #musicbusiness101 #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #podcasts #conference #musiccareer #musiccreator

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, Jessica and their musical guest, Mikayla Menzies, talk about their experiences going viral. Learn about the harsh reality of going viral on social media, the toll it has on the mental health of artists, and what being a content creator means. If you're worried about going viral, this episode can shed light on the good and the bad as well as help you learn how to "discover" your musical career rather than "chase" it. What You'll Discover - The 4 C's of being a content creator - The toll social media has on artists mental health - How artists worked pre social media - The ATM method Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness101 #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #viral #socialmedia #podcasts

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara and Jessica deep dive into the world of branding. Learn tips and tools to discover your brand identity, the difference between your musical style and what your brand is, and how to start to identify your brand. If you're just starting out, re-creating yourself and your music or just wanting to narrow in on your brand, this episode will help you develop and define your brand identity. What You'll Discover - What branding is NOT - What people say about you when you're not in the room - The expression of you - Three questions to help you line up the feeling of you and your brand Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness #musicbusiness101 #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #podcasts #musiceducation #branding #branding101

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, and Jessica chat about the job of managers and booking agents. Learn when you should start looking for a manager, what a managers job actually entails, and how to properly vet someone you are hiring. If you're feeling overwhelmed and not sure if you should hire a manager or booking agent, this episode will guide you in the right direction. What You'll Discover - When to hire a manager or booking agent - The role of these two jobs and what they entail - Having a champion - How to find a manager or booking agent - The importance of networking Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness #musicbusiness101 #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #management #manager #podcasts #bookingagent #bookingagency

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, and Jessica discuss the myth of "making it". Learn the truth behind "overnight" fame, what signing a record deal really means, and finding what your version of success is. Whether you dream of topping the charts, performing on renowned stages, or creating a sustainable career doing what you love, this episode will give you the tools to discover what success means to you. What You'll Discover - What an advance is - The story behind "making it" - What record labels are looking for in artists - How media frames artists careers Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness101 #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #myths #podcats

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, Jessica and their musical guest, Mikayla Menzies, deep dive into the world of pre-production. Learn the process of pre-production, how to curate an album, how to take your song from the writing room to the studio, and how to find the right producer. There's a lot that goes into creating an album, EP and singles. If you're feeling lost or not sure where to begin, this episode will give you the tools to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of pre-production. What You'll Discover - The difference between a producer and an engineer - What goes into curating an album - How to figure out what sound you are looking for - Red flags to look for when deciding who to work with on your project Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness101 #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #production #release #contentcreator #musiccreator

Welcome to The Syn Wagon - a podcast to empower music creators in becoming successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, our hosts Sam, Tara, Jessica and their musical guest, Mikayla Menzies, discuss how to create social media content and the difference between being a music creator and a content creator. Learn how to find joy in creating social media content, the different platform algorithms and how they can work for you, and staying true to your branding and who you are. If the social media world has you feeling overwhelmed, lost or confused, this episode will empower you to overcome those obstacles and achieve success online. What You'll Discover - How to take what you already love and create captivating content - The positive ways to use social media to build your brand - The good and the bad about social media - How to see social media as a business tool Are you a music creator looking for coaching? Book here: https://www.syndicutmusic.com/book Introducing "YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists" - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry. Pre-order book here: https://rb.gy/4hsnk #education #indiemusic #musicbusiness #musicbusiness101 #musicindustry #musicpodcast #podcast #contentcreator #contentcreation