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Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every...
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Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every night of their life. This show will explore the methods and strategies on creating assets in your music business and how it is not a magic trick when musicians get steady cashflow from their talents. Learn more at www.musicianstipjar.com or email them at musicianstipjar@gmail.com
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Musicians Tip Jar
Musicians Tip Jar
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20 AUG 2024 · Today we discuss the simple power of showing up. We expose how this simple idea is often the reason why successful people, well, succeed. It exposes the reality that often its not what we NEED to do but instead how to get ourselves to SHOW UP and do the damn thing!
Jared Oluwa is a 35 year old artist from Los Angeles who is an instrumentalist and vocal producer. Growing up in a musical family, he tends to work closely with his youngest brother (Beats MadeByFresh) who plays a big part with instrumentation. Together, they have landed placements on BET, VHI, MTV and many more.
Aside from music, Jared has always had a heart to share his knowledge with the creative community. Some of the organizations he volunteers with is Lawndale High School, Youth Mentoring Connection, Music Forward & the GrammyU Program as a mentor. In 2021, he joined the LA Recording Academy, where he became involved in Advocacy and served on the Professional Development Committee. Oluwa shares his journey with us, including how he got into sync, using social media, and finding ways to sneak in naps all while still showing up for himself and his community. Lets Go!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-oluwa-006912123/ @jaredoluwa https://www.musicianstipjar.com/
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13 AUG 2024 · This long journey and pursuit of being a full-time musician is full of growth, plateaus, dips and more growth. But there is a point when the path begins to need more to keep up the pace, grow, and truly level up. Today we discuss the concept of Multiplying your time, how it applies to musicians and our efforts to 10x this life…
“You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” -Charles Buxton
The Great River Folk Festival is the longest running nonprofit music festival in La Crosse, Wisconsin.The Mission of the Great River Folk Festival is to celebrate and cultivate folk culture rooted in the Driftless Region by uniting independent artists and community.Vision: We aim to nurture community through inclusive outreach for all ages as we curate experiential celebrations of folk arts inLa Crosse, WI and the surrounding area. Learn more at: https://www.greatriverfolkfest.org/
Where you put your attention is where you put your energy. This is always an important reality to grasp. But taking it one step further, if you could put a system in place so that initial attention is kept on various projects independent of you so that you can then put your inner energy on the next thing, well, that's multiplying yourself, your energy, and your results. Think of it like throwing a snowball down the hill with all your energy. You make five well structured snowballs and strategically place them so you give them all a push, and they all grow as they move down that hill getting bigger and bigger as they roll. They will now all have a bigger impact, and all with less work and energy from you! Let's jump in deeper on multiplying your time as a musician!
As always, Thanks for joining us and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb, Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. Spend time on things today that will give you 10x more in the years to come and you will always be at the top. This is Musicians Tip Jar.
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6 AUG 2024 · If there is anything you have heard us say too many times it's that diversification is key to creating a wealthy musician’s income. We go at that goal from a different angle today. Instead of spreading out your talents, we stack ‘em up! This has been a very useful technique for me personally to increase my productivity and value in the music business and I think it can do the same for you!
“The idea of a talent stack is that you can combine ordinary skills until you have enough of the right kind to be extraordinary.” - Scott Adams
The Creative Music Guild is a Portland, Oregon all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote experimental, improvised music by presenting concerts, workshops and other events that bring together internationally recognized musicians with local performers, audiences and music students of all ages. For over twenty years, the CMG has been a leader in cultivating Portland’s experimental and improvised music. Learn more at creativemusicguild.org
Talent stacking is the concept of combining several average or above-average skills to create a unique and valuable skill set that sets you apart from others. The idea is that you don't need to be world-class in any single skill; instead, by being competent in multiple complementary skills, you can create a unique combination that makes you highly competitive and valuable in your field.
If you find this information useful, please rate, subscribe to the podcast, and like this video if you’re on YouTube. So we can help keep you up on the financial side of your music business.
As always, Thanks for joining us and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. Your mom has probably already told you this but just a reminder, no one stacks up to you! This is Musicians Tip Jar.
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30 JUL 2024 · Maybe you are looking for ways to make money today because you need to pay some bills quickly. Or perhaps you want to take that special person out for that special evening and need some extra cash!? Well, we got you!! Today we give you our favorite eight ways to make some cash! At the end, we will also toss in a bonus for more mailbox money.
“Chase your passions and money will come, chase money and you may never find your passions” - Colin Wright
We are so lucky to have an occupation that gives us SO many ways to make money. We are also lucky to use what we love to generate an income by adding joy and good things to the world around us. We can count 100 ways another day, but today, we break down the top 8 simplest and quickest ways we know of to make some dough as a musician. Let's go!
Pick one of these strategies and apply it. These are all ways you can get cash in a very short amount of time. They can be quick fixes to money issues in the short term.
This is the first of a miniseries of strategies to make money in different time frames. The next episode for this series will be about strategies for 1-3 month time frame.
** We know how valuable your time is, and we appreciate you spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.
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23 JUL 2024 · Today we complete our interview with Tina and Chris from Big Fish Booking Agency. They demonstrate how every problem has a solution, just as every failure is filled with opportunity. Big Fish Booking Company is an artist-run boutique agency based in Chicago that specializes in booking and artist management.
Owners Chris Weller and Tina Priceman started booking shows for themselves and some of their close friends under the guise of Big Fish in 2016 in an effort to better support their own musical endeavors. The hard work and “fake it till you make it” attitude slowly paid off as new artists were signed and the Big Fish network expanded. Big Fish Booking Company has grown into an international agency supporting the careers of many world-renowned artists, including (but not limited to) The Bad Plus, Nate Smith, Makaya McCraven, Kurt Elling and Melanie Charles. Big Fish prides itself on having a well-rounded approach to supporting musicians, as they understand first-hand the sacrifice and hard work it takes to build a touring career. Less than 10 years in, Big Fish has no intention of slowing down In the last episode, we explored how Big Fish built their booking agency and today we take that journey to what happens next, they expand. Also, here we highlight the power of social media, the niche nuances of the Jazz world and some solid advice from Tina and Chris that all musicians should hear. Lets GO!
Learn more at: https://www.bigfishbookingco.com/ Listen at: https://www.musicianstipjar.com/
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16 JUL 2024 · Today we get a high dose of Vitamin Sea with Tina and Chris from Big Fish Booking Agency. We follow their story and how it organically grew from saying yes to opportunities in the music industry to booking tours around the world for incredible left-of-center jazz talents.
Quote: Why would anybody else invest in us and do these things for us if we couldn’t do some of it for ourselves? - Tina Priceman
Big Fish Booking Company is an artist-run boutique agency based in Chicago that specializes in booking and artist management. Owners Chris Weller and Tina Priceman started booking shows for themselves and some of their close friends under the guise of Big Fish in 2016 in an effort to better support their own musical endeavors. The hard work and “fake it till you make it” attitude slowly paid off as new artists were signed and the Big Fish network expanded. Big Fish Booking Company has grown into an international agency supporting the careers of many world renowned artists, including (but not limited to) The Bad Plus, Nate Smith, Makaya McCraven, Kurt Elling and Melanie Charles. Big Fish prides itself on having a well-rounded approach to supporting musicians, as they understand first-hand the sacrifice and hard work it takes to build a touring career. Less than 10 years in, Big Fish has no intention of slowing down
https://www.bigfishbookingco.com/
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9 JUL 2024 · Today we complete our interview with the Singer/Songwriter, Brenden James. We cover “being ready,” Crowdfunding and sustaining your career while balancing the things you value most!
Brenden is very open and giving with his story, and we picked up today after hearing him tell the journey of being independent after two major label deals. This is when his biggest career success truly started. He gives advice on carving out your own long, happy career, let's go!
This action is to go back to your MTJ forecasting tool and look at how your year is turning out. Look for those connections that are giving you those dependable events that will give you predictable income in the coming months. Reach out to the events and opportunities from last year that you want to put in the books again but haven’t heard from yet. Be proactive, and you will get more results. If you don’t have the MTJ Forecasting tool go to our website at MusiciansTipJar.com to grab it.
https://brendanjames.com/
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25 JUN 2024 · Today we jump into the story of our guest, Brenden James. Hey takes us on the journey of starting late with a career in music, racing to the top with not just one but multiple major label record deals and finishing those just to find he is at the starting line of what would become his most successful career in music and songwriting.
Quote:“All these labels were seeing this clay in me and this raw thing, but no one could refine it except for time, experience and touring.”
Brendan James is an American Singer-Songwriter in the pop/folk genre, akin to David Gray, Jason Mraz, and Elton John. Signed to Capitol Records at age 25, Universal Records at 28, James has reached the #1 spot on ITunes multiple times, accrued more than one million fans in 65 countries on Spotify, and has been played on multiple formats of American and European radio. He has collaborated or toured with the likes of John Mayer, John Legend, Cat Stevens, Carly Simon, Keb Mo, and Andy Grammar, and his songs have been placed in over 15 major television shows and films worldwide.
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18 JUN 2024 · Today we discuss the campaigning and process of submitting your music for the Grammys, as well as setting your ticket prices and building your catalog with our guest, the talented Megan Burtt.
Megan Burtt is a notable singer-songwriter with a series of accomplishments in the music industry. She graduated from Boston's Berklee College of Music in 2008 and has since established herself with a blend of Americana, roots, and pop influences. Her career highlights include winning prestigious awards like the Kerrville NewFolk, Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, and the Westword Music Award.
Action:
- For all the songwriters. Start (or join) a monthly songwriting group in your area to start showing up for yourself and your goals.
https://www.meganburtt.com/
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11 JUN 2024 · Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. We want to help give you all the resources to fund your goals. I’m Chris Webb, joined by my co-host and the best resource for raising your mood, Dave Tamkin.
Today we chat with Denver music scene icon, Megan Burtt and her recent successful Kickstarter campaign. We break down strategies, best practices and the correct order to make sure you get what you need.
Megan Burtt is a notable singer-songwriter with a series of accomplishments in the music industry. She graduated from Boston's Berklee College of Music in 2008 and has since established herself with a blend of Americana, roots, and pop influences. Her career highlights include winning prestigious awards like the Kerrville NewFolk, Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, and the Westword Music Award.
Besides her studio albums, Burtt has made significant live performances, including Red Rocks Amphitheater and with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. She's toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe, sharing stages with artists like Chris Isaak, Leann Rimes, and Marc Cohn. Her involvement in music has also extended to philanthropic efforts, notably performing in Pennsylvania's state maximum security prisons.
She has so much experience in this business and yet is so humble and open with sharing. Let's dive in so you can start planning the funding of your next album. Get that note pad ready!...
Action:
- Rethink your approach for your kickstarter using some of megan's tips;
- Keep the number high enough to cover your realistic costs and then some unexpected variables.
- Create your support list and group them into tiers of likely support
- Design the content that will keep your momentum going through the finish line (she recommended doing this all in one or two days).
** We know how valuable your time is, we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.
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Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every...
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Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every night of their life. This show will explore the methods and strategies on creating assets in your music business and how it is not a magic trick when musicians get steady cashflow from their talents. Learn more at www.musicianstipjar.com or email them at musicianstipjar@gmail.com
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| Author | Chris Webb & Dave Tamkin |
| Organization | Chris Webb & Dave Tamkin |
| Categories | Music , Entrepreneurship , Education |
| Website | www.musicianstipjar.com |
| dave@musicianstipjar.com |
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