Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Is It OK to Give a Musician You Work for Your Music?

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 10, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We discuss a listener question this week. Episode 636: We discuss a listener question this week, @leegerstmann “Hi Michael and Jay. I have a question. I’m wondering your opinions. If, let’s say, I’m working for a musician, would you think I ought not...

You Are Part of the Artist’s Team, Remember You Are NOT The Star!

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 3, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

You are not the star. You work for the star. Episode 635: Do you work with a band or musician? Are you on their team in some capacity? Never forget this valuable lesson… you are not the star. You work for the star. Don’t let your ego and sense of entitlement make you...

Musicians, How to Make Sure You Are Monetizing Your Music on YouTube and TikTok

by Rai Beardsley | Feb 17, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

What can you do to make even more money from YouTube. Episode 634: Randall Foster from Symphonic Distribution joins to discuss many topics, including their Ultimate Guide for a Kickass Year 2025. We touch on many points, such as YouTube and TikTok monetization. What...

How Musicians Can Start to Use Artificial Intelligence in Their Career

by Rai Beardsley | Feb 10, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We aren’t talking about using AI to record music or make videos. Episode 633: How are we using AI and how musicians can start using AI. We aren’t talking about using AI to record music or make videos, not even how to use it to make photos. We discuss real tasks, tasks...

Hey Spotify, Why Is It So Hard to Claim a Spotify For Artists Profile? You Can Do Better!

by Rai Beardsley | Feb 3, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We share some frustrations when trying to claim an artist profile on Spotify For Artists Episode 632: We share some frustrations when trying to claim an artist profile on Spotify For Artists. It seems to be becoming more difficult for profiles to be claimed. It should...

TikTok, What Happened, What Is Happening Now and What Could Happen. Are You Prepared?

by Rai Beardsley | Jan 27, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

How you can prepare if TikTok is banned again Episode 631: We discuss what happened with TikTok during the initial 14 hour US ban of the app. Were there any work arounds to access the app? We then discuss what is currently happening with TikTok over the next 90 days...