In this episode, we dive into the world of AI music-making tools and their rising popularity. My guest, Kristin Juel, did extensive research for Water &amp; Music and had a LOT to say about why it is critical to get proactively out in front of all the AI tools that are coming to market and why it is empowering for artists to test and understand what’s available. This not only alleviates the fear of the unknown but also as Kristin says “Don't wait for it to become something that's a nuisance. Get in the mindset, and start looking at the opportunities.” Different types of people, from hobbyists to professional musicians, are utilizing these AI music-making tools. While initially concerned about the future of humanity with the rise of technology, Kristin emphasizes that human creativity remains essential and that humans ultimately control the conversation. We also explore the possibility of AI influencing the creation of hit songs instead of completely writing them, the importance of people feeling capable and able to express themselves and we highlight the challenges and blessings of putting yourself at the forefront of innovation in the music industry.    List of tools, sites, and AI apps mentioned in the episode: Boomy - https://boomy.com  -  Create original songs in seconds, even if you've never made music before Grimes AI Voice Tool - https://elf.tech/connect  Magenta Studio: Free AI tools for Ableton Live  https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/magenta-studio-free-ai-tools-ableton-live/  Abelton’s amazing AI Tool Blog Post -  Mentions dozens of tools to know about -  https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/ai-and-music-making-the-state-of-play/  Never Before Heard Sounds - https://heardsounds.com/  Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com/ Use for story boards when creating music videos, or EP, and single covers  Landr - https://www.landr.com- Create, collaborate, master, distribute and promote your music all in one place. 

In this episode, we dive into the world of AI music-making tools and their rising popularity. My guest, Kristin Juel, did extensive research for Water &amp; Music and had a LOT to say about why it is critical to get proactively out in front of all the AI tools that are coming to market and why it is empowering for artists to test and understand what’s available. This not only alleviates the fear of the unknown but also as Kristin says “Don't wait for it to become something that's a nuisance. Get in the mindset, and start looking at the opportunities.” Different types of people, from hobbyists to professional musicians, are utilizing these AI music-making tools. While initially concerned about the future of humanity with the rise of technology, Kristin emphasizes that human creativity remains essential and that humans ultimately control the conversation. We also explore the possibility of AI influencing the creation of hit songs instead of completely writing them, the importance of people feeling capable and able to express themselves and we highlight the challenges and blessings of putting yourself at the forefront of innovation in the music industry.  List of tools, sites, and AI apps mentioned in the episode: Boomy - <a href="https://boomy.comm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boomy.com</a>  -  Create original songs in seconds, even if you've never made music before Grimes AI Voice Tool - <a href="https://elf.tech/connect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://elf.tech/connect</a> Magenta Studio: Free AI tools for Ableton Live <a href="https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/magenta-studio-free-ai-tools-ableton-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/magenta-studio-free-ai-tools-ableton-live/</a> Abelton’s amazing AI Tool Blog Post -  Mentions dozens of tools to know about - <a href="https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/ai-and-music-making-the-state-of-play/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/ai-and-music-making-the-state-of-play/</a> Never Before Heard Sounds - <a href="https://heardsounds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://heardsounds.com/</a> Midjourney - <a href="https://www.midjourney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midjourney.com/</a> Use for story boards when creating music videos, or EP, and single covers  Landr - <a href="https://www.landr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.landr.com</a>- Create, collaborate, master, distribute and promote your music all in one place.

Digital Dexterity: Decoding the AI Musicians' Maze By Testing Tools, Apps & Sites

On this episode of The Cyber PR Music Podcast, Ariel chats with an old friend and colleague. John Oszajca, a musician and digital marketer, and he shares his insights into using AI language models like Chat GPT for music marketing, emphasizing the importance of having a human-derived game plan and not solely relying on AI. He also shares his thoughts on the singularity and what it means for AI's potential future. Lastly, the podcast touches on the strengths and limitations of AI in music marketing, and how musicians can complement their talents with AI tools. Overall, this episode explores how AI language models can be used as effective tools in music marketing, while still understanding the value of human touch and authenticity.

On this episode of The Cyber PR Music Podcast, Ariel chats with an old friend and colleague. John Oszajca, a musician and digital marketer, and he shares his insights into using AI language models like Chat GPT for music marketing, emphasizing the importance of having a human-derived game plan and not solely relying on AI. He also shares his thoughts on the singularity and what it means for AI's potential future. Lastly, the podcast touches on the strengths and limitations of AI in music marketing, and how musicians can complement their talents with AI tools. Overall, this episode explores how AI language models can be used as effective tools in music marketing, while still understanding the value of human touch and authenticity.

Maximizing Music Marketing with ChatGPT and AI

On this episode of The Cyber PR Music Podcast, host Ariel Hyatt speaks with software engineer and Myxt co-founder Chris Wetherell about AI in music and the need for a cultural understanding around technology. Wetherell shares insights on his current work in mastering, audio pattern detection, and transcription services, as well as the breakthrough in AI language translation that happened in 2017. He also discusses his concerns about government understanding of technology and the weaponization of social media, a topic he knows a LOT about as he had a front-row seat at Twitter. Key takeaways include the importance of musicians developing a point of view on AI in music, the potential impact on vocalists and instrumentalists, and the need for early conversation around the cultural impact of technology. About Chris Wetherell Chris Wetherell is a musician turned Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Myxt. An early engineer at Google, Chris started the popular Google Reader app used by millions worldwide. Chris then went on to work at Twitter as the lead on implementing its Retweet feature. He also started Thing Labs, Avocado Software, and was most recently the Chief Product Officer of the geographic data analysis platform, Tierra. Chris attended University of California, Berkeley where he studied Computer Science and Music. Link About it: Myxt - https://myxt.com/  Eleven Labs - https://beta.elevenlabs.io/    Key takeaways: - Musicians should develop a point of view on AI in music to prepare for its impact on the industry. - Vocalists should take action to own the transformation of their own voice with AI. - There are concerns about the weaponization of social media and how AI can facilitate language generation. - There is a prediction of a new development in the music industry that will likely create a new business model. - The conversation around the cultural impact of technology should be held early on in its development.

On this episode of The Cyber PR Music Podcast, host Ariel Hyatt speaks with software engineer and Myxt co-founder Chris Wetherell about AI in music and the need for a cultural understanding around technology. Wetherell shares insights on his current work in mastering, audio pattern detection, and transcription services, as well as the breakthrough in AI language translation that happened in 2017. He also discusses his concerns about government understanding of technology and the weaponization of social media, a topic he knows a LOT about as he had a front-row seat at Twitter. Key takeaways include the importance of musicians developing a point of view on AI in music, the potential impact on vocalists and instrumentalists, and the need for early conversation around the cultural impact of technology. About Chris Wetherell Chris Wetherell is a musician turned Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Myxt. An early engineer at Google, Chris started the popular Google Reader app used by millions worldwide. Chris then went on to work at Twitter as the lead on implementing its Retweet feature. He also started Thing Labs, Avocado Software, and was most recently the Chief Product Officer of the geographic data analysis platform, Tierra. Chris attended University of California, Berkeley where he studied Computer Science and Music. Link About it: Myxt - <a href="https://myxt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myxt.com/</a> Eleven Labs - <a href="https://beta.elevenlabs.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beta.elevenlabs.io/</a> Key takeaways: - Musicians should develop a point of view on AI in music to prepare for its impact on the industry. - Vocalists should take action to own the transformation of their own voice with AI. - There are concerns about the weaponization of social media and how AI can facilitate language generation. - There is a prediction of a new development in the music industry that will likely create a new business model. - The conversation around the cultural impact of technology should be held early on in its development.

Rhythm & Reflection: Why Musicians Need an AI Point Of View

Ryan Kairalla

On episode 2 of The Cyber PR Music Podcast, AI Season  we dive into the world of AI and creativity. The music industry is facing a new challenge that requires attention from lawyers and lawmakers to create new laws that fit the existing landscape and address the rise of AI. However, the potential of AI in the music industry is enormous, allowing artists to create work more easily and more effectively. First, we discuss the legal challenges surrounding AI-generated content after the much covered AI debacle with fake Drake and The Weeknd, causing DSPs to take down the song. Then, we explore how AI, specifically Chat GPT, can help creators with the tedious and less enjoyable parts of content creation, such as writing blog posts or generating musical ideas. Ryan emphasizes how AI can help save time and allow for more human-oriented creativity, but we must ensure human involvement to prevent AI from pushing fans away. We also discuss AI collabs with artists and the importance of being transparent with fans about AI's use in the creative process. Tune in to discover the exciting possibilities of AI in the music industry from the perspective of an entertainment attorney. “ Using AI to collaborate with artists requires legal precautions. Trademark and rights of publicity issues arise when using a celebrity's name or likeness, but general templates of terms of service with legal waivers can protect both parties. Grimes' collaborative model of allowing her voice to be used with clear disclaimers and legal protection can be a possible solution.” - Ryan Kairalla, Music attorney and Break The Business Podcast Host

On episode 2 of The Cyber PR Music Podcast, AI Season  we dive into the world of AI and creativity. The music industry is facing a new challenge that requires attention from lawyers and lawmakers to create new laws that fit the existing landscape and address the rise of AI. However, the potential of AI in the music industry is enormous, allowing artists to create work more easily and more effectively. First, we discuss the legal challenges surrounding AI-generated content after the much covered AI debacle with fake Drake and The Weeknd, causing DSPs to take down the song. Then, we explore how AI, specifically Chat GPT, can help creators with the tedious and less enjoyable parts of content creation, such as writing blog posts or generating musical ideas. Ryan emphasizes how AI can help save time and allow for more human-oriented creativity, but we must ensure human involvement to prevent AI from pushing fans away. We also discuss AI collabs with artists and the importance of being transparent with fans about AI's use in the creative process. Tune in to discover the exciting possibilities of AI in the music industry from the perspective of an entertainment attorney. “ Using AI to collaborate with artists requires legal precautions. Trademark and rights of publicity issues arise when using a celebrity's name or likeness, but general templates of terms of service with legal waivers can protect both parties. Grimes' collaborative model of allowing her voice to be used with clear disclaimers and legal protection can be a possible solution.” - Ryan Kairalla, Music attorney and Break The Business Podcast Host

Melodies in the Machine:  Legal Landmines of AI-Generated Music with Ryan Kairalla, Music Attorney & Break The Business Podcast Host

The newest season of the Cyber PR Music Podcast is all about AI Music Marketing and the brilliant Hazel Savage, co-founder of Musiio by SoundCloud kicks it off from London. Hazel talks about the role of AI in music creation. While the use of AI can be seen as a "freak show" to some, it can also be an opportunity for artists like Grimes to explore a new branch of creativity. She touches on the history of technology in the music industry, and how the industry will continue to find ways to value artists while not stifling creativity.  She speaks candidly about her personal experience of struggling to find inspiring female bosses early in her career and emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and open about limitations for women in the workplace.  She takes us through the AI technology behind Musiio, which is primarily a B2B company however all indie artists can use it for free (and they should - we explain why!). In seconds Musiio adds metadata to tracks, and will reveal things you may not know about your own musical creations which can help you with marketing and play;lisy placements. Hazel explains the differences between ML and AI and she discusses and explores the possibilities of AI-assisted music creation. We both encourage the use of assistive technologies for individuals working as a team of one and share some fun experiments with AI-generated selfies and more.  Tune in to learn more about the intersection of technology and music! Key topics in this Podcast   The difference between AI (artificial Intelligence and ML (machine learning)   The importance of humans in content creation (AI is NOT coming to replace you!)   Different perspectives on AI-generated music (freak show vs. creativity)   Assistive AI technologies for individual musicians and teams   Adding rich metadata to tracks to improve playlists, search functionality, and music discovery   How independent artists can use Musiio to add metadata to their tracks or get a second opinion on their music for richer marketing experiences     Featured Links: Musiio by SoundCloud https://musiio.com/ - Musiio is a free AI tagging too that all indie artists should try.  Audio Shake - https://indie.audioshake.ai AudioShake's AI technology makes it easy to upload a song and begin breaking it down into its individual stems. Measure of Music - https://conference.measureofmusic.com  Free annual online music industry Conference.  Watch all replays and sign up on the site.

The newest season of the Cyber PR Music Podcast is all about AI Music Marketing and the brilliant Hazel Savage, co-founder of Musiio by SoundCloud kicks it off from London. Hazel talks about the role of AI in music creation. While the use of AI can be seen as a "freak show" to some, it can also be an opportunity for artists like Grimes to explore a new branch of creativity. She touches on the history of technology in the music industry, and how the industry will continue to find ways to value artists while not stifling creativity.  She speaks candidly about her personal experience of struggling to find inspiring female bosses early in her career and emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and open about limitations for women in the workplace.  She takes us through the AI technology behind Musiio, which is primarily a B2B company however all indie artists can use it for free (and they should - we explain why!). In seconds Musiio adds metadata to tracks, and will reveal things you may not know about your own musical creations which can help you with marketing and play;lisy placements. Hazel explains the differences between ML and AI and she discusses and explores the possibilities of AI-assisted music creation. We both encourage the use of assistive technologies for individuals working as a team of one and share some fun experiments with AI-generated selfies and more.  Tune in to learn more about the intersection of technology and music! Key topics in this Podcast <ul> <li> The difference between AI (artificial Intelligence and ML (machine learning) </li> <li> The importance of humans in content creation (AI is NOT coming to replace you!) </li> <li> Different perspectives on AI-generated music (freak show vs. creativity) </li> <li> Assistive AI technologies for individual musicians and teams </li> <li> Adding rich metadata to tracks to improve playlists, search functionality, and music discovery </li> <li> How independent artists can use Musiio to add metadata to their tracks or get a second opinion on their music for richer marketing experiences </li> </ul> Featured Links: Musiio by SoundCloud <a href="https://musiio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://musiio.com/</a> - Musiio is a free AI tagging too that all indie artists should try.  Audio Shake - <a href="https://indie.audioshake.ai/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://indie.audioshake.ai</a> AudioShake's AI technology makes it easy to upload a song and begin breaking it down into its individual stems. Measure of Music - <a href="https://conference.measureofmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://conference.measureofmusic.com</a>  Free annual online music industry Conference.  Watch all replays and sign up on the site.

Metadata, Music Discovery & Musicians AI with Hazel Savage, Co-founder Musiio by SoundCloud

In this episode Ariel discusses:  The struggle she went through to release this book Exclusive Q&amp;As with some of the amazing independent artists and industry professionals who are featured in The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity Music release strategies and how to get featured on blogs and playlists 

In this episode Ariel discusses: <ul> <li>The struggle she went through to release this book</li> <li>Exclusive Q&amp;As with some of the amazing independent artists and industry professionals who are featured in The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity</li> <li>Music release strategies and how to get featured on blogs and playlists</li> </ul>

The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity

Heather Mae

In this epsiode, Heather &amp; Ariel discuss:  How to engage and establish your fanbase Finding your Super Fans Turning your Super Fans into Patreon subscribers Using Patreon to connect further with your fans 

In this epsiode, Heather &amp; Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>How to engage and establish your fanbase</li> <li>Finding your Super Fans</li> <li>Turning your Super Fans into Patreon subscribers</li> <li>Using Patreon to connect further with your fans</li> </ul>

Growing Patreon With Your Superfans w/ Heather Mae

Dan Mangan

In this episode, Dan &amp; Ariel discuss:  The state of live music during a pandemic Livestreaming Virtual Concerts Using StageDoor 

In this episode, Dan &amp; Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>The state of live music during a pandemic</li> <li>Livestreaming</li> <li>Virtual Concerts</li> <li>Using StageDoor</li> </ul>

Monetizing Zoom Concerts and Hangouts w/ Dan Mangan

Michael Walker

In this episode, Michael &amp; Ariel discuss:  Engaging your audience Creating real connections with your fans Getting in the right mindset Leveraging social media 

In this episode, Michael &amp; Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>Engaging your audience</li> <li>Creating real connections with your fans</li> <li>Getting in the right mindset</li> <li>Leveraging social media</li> </ul>

How to Grow A Massive Fanbase with Michael Walker

Bryan Calhoun

In this episode, Bryan and Ariel discuss:  His impressive roster of working with G-Eazy, Drake, Kanye and Lil Wayne (to name a few) Why vanity metrics don’t really matter The difference between social media management and marketing plans The self-service tools different platforms offer that you want to make sure you’re taking advantage of Where to spend your money if you’re getting into music marketing for the first time How you can engage and interact with your fans across all platforms and discover look-a-like fans Music Business Toolbox - what it is and where it’s headed! 

In this episode, Bryan and Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>His impressive roster of working with G-Eazy, Drake, Kanye and Lil Wayne (to name a few)</li> <li>Why vanity metrics don’t really matter</li> <li>The difference between social media management and marketing plans</li> <li>The self-service tools different platforms offer that you want to make sure you’re taking advantage of</li> <li>Where to spend your money if you’re getting into music marketing for the first time</li> <li>How you can engage and interact with your fans across all platforms and discover look-a-like fans</li> <li>Music Business Toolbox - what it is and where it’s headed!</li> </ul>

Music Marketing 101 with Bryan Calhoun

Dispatches for the new music business. Hosted by Ariel Hyatt founder of Cyber PR, music publicist, strategist, and author.  Features interviews with music and non-music business experts to help musicians get ahead in the music business. Plus, Ariel muses about music industry marketing and independent artist development trends as well as help you keep your wits about you with practical mindset advice.

If you&#39;re an independent musician, you NEED to listen to Cyber PR Music&#39;s podcast. MY personal favorite is &#34;On Being a Woman In Music&#34;... but they&#39;re all INCREDIBLE. Can&#39;t wait for the next one!! :)

a MUST listen for all indie artists, Ariel is a POWERHOUSE of knowledge

Ariel has so much knowledge, and it&#39;s incredible that she is sharing it through this platform. The guests are incredible. So much information!

Amazing information!

Cyber PR Music Podcast

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Five: Spotify or Die with Mike Warner   In this episode Mike and I discuss:      The Spotify Basics most artists skip   How to submit your music to Spotify’s playlist curators   How to stand out amongst the 40,000 tracks (yep you read that right!) that go up every day on Spotify   Why curating your own playlists is a great marketing strategy   How to avoid shady playlisting companies   What to do if you only have ONE hour a week        Episode Action Sheet:    Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet   Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: Work Hard, Playlist Hard Submit Directly to Spotify Playlists How to Get on Spotify Playlists  The Indie Musicians Guide To Spotify   Links Mentioned: Submithub Toneden Show.co Feature.fm Date Night’s Website CD Baby Distrokid   Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music Company Website Personal Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube   Work With Me: Music PR Musician’s Total Tuneup Cyber PR LABS Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast -  The Cyber PR Music Podcast 2) Check out my newest ebook Social Media Tuneup to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book  CROWDSTART a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: Supercharge Your PR, Release Music With Ease, and Getting Sponsored. 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are marketing, music PR, crowdfunding, and making money.   About:   Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Five: Spotify or Die with Mike Warner In this episode Mike and I discuss: <ul> <li>The Spotify Basics most artists skip</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How to submit your music to Spotify’s playlist curators</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How to stand out amongst the 40,000 tracks (yep you read that right!) that go up every day on Spotify</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Why curating your own playlists is a great marketing strategy</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How to avoid shady playlisting companies</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What to do if you only have ONE hour a week</li> </ul>   Episode Action Sheet: <a href="http://offers.cyberpr.com/free-music-marketing-plan-checklist:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter</a> and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: <a href="https://gumroad.com/a/937669747" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Work Hard, Playlist Hard</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/submit-to-spotify/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit Directly to Spotify Playlists</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/want-spotify-playlists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Get on Spotify Playlists</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/indie-musicians-guide-spotify-part-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Indie Musicians Guide To Spotify</a> Links Mentioned: <a href="https://www.submithub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submithub</a> <a href="https://www.toneden.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toneden</a> <a href="https://www.show.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show.co</a> <a href="http://feature.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feature.fm</a> <a href="https://www.datenightmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Date Night’s Website</a> <a href="https://cdbaby.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CD Baby</a> <a href="http://distrokid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Distrokid</a> Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Company Website</a> <a href="http://arielhyatt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cyberpr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariel-publicity-cyber-pr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ArielPublicity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>   Work With Me: <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music PR</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/custom-marketing-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musician’s Total Tuneup</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/cyber-pr-musician-labs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cyber PR LABS</a> Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/32BD52RAz9auVRc5NK1D3e?si=O1nooig3TgasUYGf65vYJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Cyber PR Music Podcast</a> 2) Check out my newest ebook <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/book/social-media-tuneup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Media Tuneup</a> to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crowdstart-Ultimate-Powerful-Profitable-Crowdfunding/dp/098952101X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475002038&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=crowdstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CROWDSTART</a> a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/ariel-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supercharge Your PR</a>, <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/suz-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Release Music With Ease</a>, and <a href="http://offers.cyberprmusic.com/brady-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Sponsored.</a> 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marketing</a>, <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">music PR</a>, <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/crowdfunding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crowdfunding</a>, and <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/music-marketing-checksheet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">making money.</a>   About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

Spotify or Die

In this episode, Manafest and Ariel discuss:  Manafest shares his system for releasing singles and how he’s shifted to the singles market  How he uses print on demand to release singles and tshirts at the same time for extra bang (and extra money)  How he has launched and succeeded at SIX crowdfunding campaigns ! Get your Music Marketing &amp; Promotions ebook for free - https://smartmusicbusiness.com/ariel 

In this episode, Manafest and Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>Manafest shares his system for releasing singles and how he’s shifted to the singles market </li> <li>How he uses print on demand to release singles and tshirts at the same time for extra bang (and extra money) </li> <li>How he has launched and succeeded at SIX crowdfunding campaigns !</li> <li>Get your Music Marketing &amp; Promotions ebook for free - <a href="https://smartmusicbusiness.com/ariel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smartmusicbusiness.com/ariel</a></li> </ul>

Full Time Music is Possible

In this episode Ariel discusses:  How to communicate with your audience during this time Why you can foster deeper connections with your fans more than ever before The reasons you should continue to release music throughout this pandemic 

In this episode Ariel discusses: <ul> <li>How to communicate with your audience during this time</li> <li>Why you can foster deeper connections with your fans more than ever before</li> <li>The reasons you should continue to release music throughout this pandemic</li> </ul>

Fighting COVID Through Connection

First, we talk about at the realities of being an introvert (like Derek) and discuss how to still make friends and influence people in the business whether you’re at a gig, a party or an official music conference.   Next, Derek breaks down one of my favorite articles that he’s ever written, where he discusses the happiest artists he knows and what they do to remain creative and active in their music careers without suffering from the grind of the gig economy or burning out from feeling like they need to constantly monetize and hustle.  In This Episode Derek and Ariel Discuss:   Derek Sivers first interview is just for musicians and the music business people   How a natural introvert like Derek learned how to get ahead in the music business and at any networking event or conference   How he came up with the brilliant title of his upcoming book: Your Music and People, Creative and Considerate Fame, what it’s about and what to expect when it’s released   How to keep yourself in balance and the formula artists have figured out to stay happy as lifelong creatives   Why having a stage name is a fabulous way to protect your personal humanity and separate yourself from what can feel confronting and how this can separate you from negativity   How a natural introvert (like Derek) can learn how to get ahead in the music business and at any networking event or conference     What the happiest musicians Derek knows do to keep themselves in balance and the formula they have figured out to stay happy as lifelong artists     Episode Action Sheet: Download All 6 Cyber PR Music Freebies!   Books Mentioned: Your Music and People, Creative and Considerate Fame – Derek Sivers upcoming book – it will be announced here when it comes out here. Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport  How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People – Dale Carnegie   Articles Mentioned: Balance – Derek’s Article about the happiest musicians he knows and what they do differently The Modern Trap of Turning Hobbies Into Hustles – Manrepeller  Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? – The Atlantic    Throwback Video: Derek &amp; Ariel discuss the best niche-based pitch he ever heard (it’s that “one line” Derek refers to in this podcast.)   Contact Derek: Email  Derek’s Twitter

First, we talk about at the realities of being an introvert (like Derek) and discuss how to still make friends and influence people in the business whether you’re at a gig, a party or an official music conference.   Next, Derek breaks down one of my favorite articles that he’s ever written, where he discusses the happiest artists he knows and what they do to remain creative and active in their music careers without suffering from the grind of the gig economy or burning out from feeling like they need to constantly monetize and hustle. In This Episode Derek and Ariel Discuss: <ul> <li> Derek Sivers first interview is just for musicians and the music business people </li> <li> How a natural introvert like Derek learned how to get ahead in the music business and at any networking event or conference </li> <li> How he came up with the brilliant title of his upcoming book: Your Music and People, Creative and Considerate Fame, what it’s about and what to expect when it’s released </li> <li> How to keep yourself in balance and the formula artists have figured out to stay happy as lifelong creatives </li> <li> Why having a stage name is a fabulous way to protect your personal humanity and separate yourself from what can feel confronting and how this can separate you from negativity </li> <li> How a natural introvert (like Derek) can learn how to get ahead in the music business and at any networking event or conference </li> </ul> <ul> <li> What the happiest musicians Derek knows do to keep themselves in balance and the formula they have figured out to stay happy as lifelong artists </li> </ul>   Episode Action Sheet: <a href="https://www.cyberprmusic.com/all-six-freebies/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Download All 6 Cyber PR Music Freebies!</a>   Books Mentioned: Your Music and People, Creative and Considerate Fame – Derek Sivers upcoming book – it will be announced here when it comes out <a href="https://sivers.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Minimalism</a> – Cal Newport  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People</a> – Dale Carnegie   Articles Mentioned: <a href="https://sivers.org/balance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Balance – Derek’s Article</a> about the happiest musicians he knows and what they do differently <a href="https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/02/trap-of-turning-hobbies-into-hustles.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Modern Trap of Turning Hobbies Into Hustles</a> – Manrepeller  <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?</a> – The Atlantic  Throwback Video: Derek &amp; Ariel discuss the <a href="https://www.cyberprmusic.com/conquering-your-niche" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">best niche-based pitch</a> he ever heard (it’s that “one line” Derek refers to in this podcast.)   Contact Derek: <a href="https://sivers.org/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Email </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sivers" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Derek’s Twitter</a>

Your Music and People

In this episode Emily and I discuss:  Her new book, How To Build A Sustainable Music Career And Collect All Revenue Streams Emily’s background at Collective Entertainment and her non-profit #iVoted Emily’s time with The Dresden Dolls and what she learned from her work tour managing them The importance of building and nurturing your email list Answers to her most asked question at Clive Davis: how do I get a manager? Where artists are making mistakes NOW How and why you should collect data from your fans on your website Why you should never pay for followers and be cautious about running ads on social media Everything you need to know about Text Clubs 

In this episode Emily and I discuss: <ul> <li>Her new book, How To Build A Sustainable Music Career And Collect All Revenue Streams</li> <li>Emily’s background at Collective Entertainment and her non-profit #iVoted</li> <li>Emily’s time with The Dresden Dolls and what she learned from her work tour managing them</li> <li>The importance of building and nurturing your email list</li> <li>Answers to her most asked question at Clive Davis: how do I get a manager?</li> <li>Where artists are making mistakes NOW</li> <li>How and why you should collect data from your fans on your website</li> <li>Why you should never pay for followers and be cautious about running ads on social media</li> <li>Everything you need to know about Text Clubs</li> </ul>

Why Authenticity is Key with Emily White

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Six: On Being A Woman in Music with Bree Noble   In This Episode Bree Noble and Ariel Hyatt discuss    Navigating the business as both artists and music industry professionals   How a woman's journey in the music business differs from a mans   Getting support from peers with peer mentoring is just as worthy as finding a high powered mentor   Why marketing yourself may feel so confronting and actually shame-inducing (much more for women than for men)      Episode Action Sheet:   Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet   Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: Work Hard, Playlist Hard Submit Directly to Spotify Playlists How to Get on Spotify Playlists The Indie Musicians Guide To Spotify   Links mentioned: Women In Music (A Non-Profit Organization every woman and any men who want to support women in our industry should be a member of) Ilyana Kadushin. No, I Know Podcast Ariel’s article on how a mastermind group will change your life The Krickets On Instagram  Lauren Waller On Instagram  Musicians Guide to IG Stories &amp; Highlights Patreon   All About Bree: FEMusician Women of Substance Podcast  Female Musician Academy   Bree On Socials: Female Indie Musician Community Facebook Group Facebook Twitter Instagram   Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music Company Website Personal Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube   Work With Me: Music PR Musician’s Total Tuneup Cyber PR LABS   Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - The Cyber PR Music Podcast 2) Check out my newest ebook Social Media Tuneup to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book CROWDSTART a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: Supercharge Your PR, Release Music With Ease, and Getting Sponsored. 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are marketing, music PR, crowdfunding, and making money.   About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Six: On Being A Woman in Music with Bree Noble In This Episode Bree Noble and Ariel Hyatt discuss <ul> <li>Navigating the business as both artists and music industry professionals</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How a woman's journey in the music business differs from a mans</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Getting support from peers with peer mentoring is just as worthy as finding a high powered mentor</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Why marketing yourself may feel so confronting and actually shame-inducing (much more for women than for men)</li> </ul> Episode Action Sheet: <a href="http://offers.cyberpr.com/free-music-marketing-plan-checklist:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter</a> and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: <a href="https://gumroad.com/a/937669747" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Work Hard, Playlist Hard</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/submit-to-spotify/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit Directly to Spotify Playlists</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/want-spotify-playlists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Get on Spotify Playlists</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/indie-musicians-guide-spotify-part-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Indie Musicians Guide To Spotify</a> Links mentioned: <a href="https://www.womeninmusic.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women In Music</a> (A Non-Profit Organization every woman and any men who want to support women in our industry should be a member of) <a href="https://www.ilyanakadushin.com/podcast-no-i-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ilyana Kadushin. No, I Know Podcast</a> <a href="https://cyberpr.com/2015/06/mastermind-group-will-change-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ariel’s article</a> on how a mastermind group will change your life <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekrickets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Krickets On Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lwallermusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Waller On Instagram</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/the-musicians-guide-to-instagram-stories-highlights/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Musicians Guide to IG Stories &amp; Highlights</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> All About Bree: <a href="http://www.femusician.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FEMusician</a> <a href="http://www.wosradio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women of Substance Podcast</a> <a href="http://www.femalemusicianacademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Female Musician Academy</a> Bree On Socials: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WOSCommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Female Indie Musician Community Facebook Group</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wosradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/wosradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/women_in_music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Company Website</a> <a href="http://arielhyatt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cyberpr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariel-publicity-cyber-pr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ArielPublicity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>   Work With Me: <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music PR</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/custom-marketing-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musician’s Total Tuneup</a> <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/cyber-pr-musician-labs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cyber PR LABS</a>   Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/32BD52RAz9auVRc5NK1D3e?si=O1nooig3TgasUYGf65vYJg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cyber PR Music Podcast</a> 2) Check out my newest ebook <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/book/social-media-tuneup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Media Tuneup</a> to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crowdstart-Ultimate-Powerful-Profitable-Crowdfunding/dp/098952101X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475002038&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=crowdstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CROWDSTART</a> a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/ariel-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supercharge Your PR</a>, <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/suz-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Release Music With Ease</a>, and <a href="http://offers.cyberprmusic.com/brady-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Sponsored.</a> 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marketing</a>, <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">music PR</a>, <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/crowdfunding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crowdfunding</a>, and <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/music-marketing-checksheet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">making money.</a> About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

On Being A Woman in Music

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Three: The Importance of Mindset with Suz Paulinski May is mental health month and in this episode, I have a great conversation with Suz Paulinski AKA The Rock/Star Advocate, who is my go-to colleague for mental health related advice. Suz holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and has a background working at major labels. She blends all of her experience to provide brilliant and masterful coaching and advice for all artists, plus she is a born and raised New Yorker just like me - so we have a thing. :) For those of you who live in the NY area, I deeply encourage you to check out Suz's wonderful conference, The Musicpreneur Mindset Summit. I will be in attendance in September 2019 in beautiful Long Beach, and I encourage you to join us there. This episode is poignant because we not only discuss strategies, but also cite three specific artists who have ellegantly dealt with mental health issues and are working hard to bring their experiences to the forefront.   Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet   Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music Company Website Personal Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube   Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned:  Musicpreneur Mindset Podcast Rock/Star Life Planner   Links Mentioned: Suz’s Website Alyson Stoner Instagram Joey Suki Website Cipha Sounds Website  Mike Warner Podcast with Joey Suki   Work With Me:  Music PR Musician’s Total Tuneup Cyber PR LABS  Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - The Cyber PR Music Podcast 2) Check out my newest ebook Social Media Tuneup to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book CROWDSTART a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: Supercharge Your PR, Release Music With Ease, and Getting Sponsored. 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are marketing, music PR, crowdfunding, and making money. About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Three: The Importance of Mindset with Suz Paulinski May is mental health month and in this episode, I have a great conversation with Suz Paulinski AKA The Rock/Star Advocate, who is my go-to colleague for mental health related advice. Suz holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and has a background working at major labels. She blends all of her experience to provide brilliant and masterful coaching and advice for all artists, plus she is a born and raised New Yorker just like me - so we have a thing. :) For those of you who live in the NY area, I deeply encourage you to check out Suz's wonderful conference, The Musicpreneur Mindset Summit. I will be in attendance in September 2019 in beautiful Long Beach, and I encourage you to join us there. This episode is poignant because we not only discuss strategies, but also cite three specific artists who have ellegantly dealt with mental health issues and are working hard to bring their experiences to the forefront. <a href="http://offers.cyberpr.com/free-music-marketing-plan-checklist:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter</a> and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Company Website</a> <a href="http://arielhyatt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cyberpr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariel-publicity-cyber-pr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ArielPublicity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-preneur-mindset-podcast/id1330557208" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Musicpreneur Mindset Podcast</a> <a href="https://therockstaradvocate.com/planner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock/Star Life Planner</a> Links Mentioned: <a href="https://therockstaradvocate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suz’s Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alyson Stoner Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.artistcoaching.nl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joey Suki Website</a> <a href="http://ciphasounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cipha Sounds Website</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mike-warner/streamline/e/59320437" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mike Warner Podcast with Joey Suki</a> Work With Me: <ul> <li><a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music PR</a></li> <li><a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/custom-marketing-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musician’s Total Tuneup</a></li> <li><a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/cyber-pr-musician-labs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cyber PR LABS</a></li> </ul> Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - The Cyber PR Music Podcast 2) Check out my newest ebook <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/book/social-media-tuneup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Media Tuneup</a> to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crowdstart-Ultimate-Powerful-Profitable-Crowdfunding/dp/098952101X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475002038&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=crowdstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CROWDSTART</a> a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/ariel-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supercharge Your PR</a>, <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/suz-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Release Music With Ease</a>, and <a href="http://offers.cyberprmusic.com/brady-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Sponsored.</a> 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marketing</a>, m<a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usic PR</a>, <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/crowdfunding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crowdfunding</a>, and <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/making-money-with-music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">making money.</a> About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

The Importance of Mindset

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Four: Lessons from Marie Kondo   What Marie Kondo Can Teach You about Your Music Career…   I recently completed the KonMari Method™ and it was as she promised, life-changing. In this episode, I share the lessons Marie can teach us all in the music industry. It starts with clearing out space so that your creativity juices have a place to flow, and while you are at it, you can clear out some space for the dreaded business side of the music business.   Here’s what I was reminded of and learned, and how it relates to any of us trying to succeed in this new music business.   Lesson 1: It’s Self-Help Help Not Shelf-Help OK, so Marie didn’t teach me this directly, but my experience with the book is a great reminder: I bought the book years ago it languished (sadly) in the downloads on my Kindle - out of sight, out of mind. It wasn’t until I went to an actual bookstore and bought the book - the physical book (and put it on my nightstand) - that I really got around to doing the work.   AKA It’s hard to commit to doing serious work when so many meaningless things pull us in the wrong directions.  I have a lot of clients who signed up for a LAB and never watched a single video or put a technique into place because they feel too busy and overwhelmed. I get it. But, once you commit to making shelf-help your self-help, this will shift.   Lesson 2: Branding With Authenticity is Key. Is decluttering new? No. There have been countless books and systems created in the past on how to do it.  Professional organizers have been gainfully employed for years. But Marie created a sensation, and a craze. She’s a total rockstar in her lane. Why is this? People resonate with real.   What Marie does comes honestly. She used to organize her room and her family’s house when she was a child and has dedicated her whole life to her art. In other words, it’s 100% authentic  and fans resonate with her realness and that is POWERFUL!   KonMari Method™ - Her System Has a Name - This Is Brilliant Branding! Marie Kondo took parts of her name for the brand of her method. It stuck and it caught fire.   Lady Gaga has little monsters, Clay Aiken has Claymates, the Grateful Dead have Deadheads - you get it, you know all about brilliant tribe branding and strong marketing.   Lesson 3: Dress The Part - AKA Show Up For Your Stuff Marie advises to dress up while you're doing her method - this means looking your best like you would for a big meeting at work or a gig, or in my case a speaking engagement. Don’t do this in your sweatpants - come prepared. Show up for your stuff.    When you do something dressed for the part, a deep shift will occur. Do you try to advance your music career in stained sweatpants on the couch? Try getting up, getting dressed, and getting out to a coffee shop or a co-working space - just to see if that shifts your productivity or your mood.   Lesson 4: Go Through It ALL In her system, you have to take all your clothes out of all your closets and drawers and cupboards and the garage and the back of the car and the laundry room, and put them in a huge pile so that you can start by seeing everything you have. This is confronting and it's a bit embarrassing to see that giant mountain of stuff. After that, you move onto the rest of the items in your house, your papers, and finally your most sentimental effects.   What you're supposed to do is pick up each item at a time -  I started with a new shirt that I love. Next, you ask yourself: Does this spark joy? If not, you get rid of it; if so, you keep it and you will organize it (that comes later though).   The person who just clears out one drawer and expects massive change never gets it. We all know that just doing one thing never yields the results you want. You need to do something radical here…. Get real with yourself. If you have ever done anything big in your life, it didn’t take a teeny shift. It took pigheaded discipline and dedication.   You can’t just do ONE area - you must do it all! In her book, Marie rightly points out that just doing one thing isn't enough because you end up in clutter again. This is why hiring a publicist or a radio promoter in isolation isn't enough. You’ve only addressed ONE area, and soon you will be back at the same place you started.   Maybe You Don’t Need PR - You Need To DeClutter Of course, when you are planning your marketing or your music rollout strategy, we don't ask, 'does this spark joy?'   But what we do ask, and what you should ask yourself: Why are you doing this in this way? Is this a fan? Is this a potential fan?  Should we keep this strategy? Should we abandon this?  Do you like this or hate this? Is this even working?   Lesson 5: You Must Intentionally Create Vacuums in Your Life to make the universe help you to fill up those empty places you created.   The whole point is to have a total transformation in your life. It's not just about the stuff, it's about not having enough space and room to actually grow and change, and clutter could be stopping that change.   It’s About Creating Voids What she does seems fairly simple - the Netflix series makes it seem this way (let me be clear going through your whole house, getting rid of stuff, and organizing it all of is NOT simple). However, what she is actually having us do is much deeper.   Yes, you end up with a less cluttered house that sparks joy. But, have you ever heard the expression “The Universe abhors a vacuum”? I bet you have. What this means, from a manifestation standpoint, is whenever there is a void, the universe seeks to fill it because, according to the laws of physics, empty spaces are not natural.   The Lies YOU Tell Yourself Are Stopping Your Vacuum from being created If your socials are clogged with fake likes and your feeds are clogged with purchased streams, you've clogged up your house. This means you need to unclog it, go through each thing one at a time, and give yourself room to really grow.   You Got Your Numbers To Grow, But You Didn’t Get REAL FANS. I have been lied to so many times about how an artist who has never toured or only has a few hundred streams across all socials and DSPS magically has 100,000 fans on Facebook or 19,000 fans on Instagram, but very few comments or likes. Or, those hundreds of thousands of plays on YouTube and the comments that are not even in English. Then there are those tens of thousands of SoundCloud streams but no followers and no comments.    I get it, so many of us have tried “grey area” aka “bot” marketing and we all know it doesn't work. And I know seeing large #’s makes our egos feel good, but ask yourself really how that all happened.   I recently wrote a plan for an artist who started in the social media advertising game early, got really good at it and he has 3 million fans across channels, but he can’t sell 30 tickets in his hometown. After the plan we made, he did it! He sold out a show with 100 people in his hometown, and there’s another one booked next month. This is an artist with a career that is building. This is the goal, not huge inflated numbers. These don’t fool anybody.   Lesson 6: Think of Planning, Strategy &amp; Fanbase Building the Way Marie Thinks of Mess.  The reason why I was on pins and needles the whole time while reading Marie's book is - this is exactly what I do with my artists. My team and I Roto-Rooter through everything we can find online about you and get it all out onto paper and spreadsheets. Then we put it all back together in a more organized way.   Build your fanbase one real human at a time. Like you begin to put your house together one item at a time. Is it a pain in the butt to touch every item one at a time?  You bet. But, in the end, each one is known to you and in its right place.  On socials, your newsletter, or on text, etc.    Lesson 7: No One Else Can Decide What Sparks Joy for you and what feels good in your closet and throughout your home. Only you can make those decisions. Organizing is NOT new and it’s NOT Sexy.  It takes work and a considerable amount of willpower.    Just like working on the business side of the house will never feel as sexy as making the music.   At least they don’t feel and sound as sexy as having another person doing stuff for you, but the truth is, this rarely moves the needle. No one on earth - not a publicist, or that record label you so desperately want, not a manager, not a consultant, can build your fanbase - this is YOUR DAMN JOB.   Just like it was my job to touch every item in my house and deal with it.   So - Go out and do it. Please. The world needs your music. If you are stuck in any area of your artist life, start with decluttering your home and see what opens up.   Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet   Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music Company Website Personal Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube   Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: KonMari Books   Links Mentioned: KonMari Website   Work With Me:  Music PR Musician’s Total Tuneup Cyber PR LABS  Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - The Cyber PR Music Podcast 2) Check out my newest ebook Social Media Tuneup to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book CROWDSTART a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: Supercharge Your PR, Release Music With Ease, and Getting Sponsored. 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are marketing, music PR, crowdfunding, and making money. About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Four: Lessons from Marie Kondo What Marie Kondo Can Teach You about Your Music Career… I recently completed the KonMari Method™ and it was as she promised, life-changing. In this episode, I share the lessons Marie can teach us all in the music industry. It starts with clearing out space so that your creativity juices have a place to flow, and while you are at it, you can clear out some space for the dreaded business side of the music business. Here’s what I was reminded of and learned, and how it relates to any of us trying to succeed in this new music business. Lesson 1: It’s Self-Help Help Not Shelf-Help OK, so Marie didn’t teach me this directly, but my experience with the book is a great reminder: I bought the book years ago it languished (sadly) in the downloads on my Kindle - out of sight, out of mind. It wasn’t until I went to an actual bookstore and bought the book - the physical book (and put it on my nightstand) - that I really got around to doing the work. AKA It’s hard to commit to doing serious work when so many meaningless things pull us in the wrong directions.  I have a lot of clients who signed up for a LAB and never watched a single video or put a technique into place because they feel too busy and overwhelmed. I get it. But, once you commit to making shelf-help your self-help, this will shift. Lesson 2: Branding With Authenticity is Key. Is decluttering new? No. There have been countless books and systems created in the past on how to do it.  Professional organizers have been gainfully employed for years. But Marie created a sensation, and a craze. She’s a total rockstar in her lane. Why is this? People resonate with real. What Marie does comes honestly. She used to organize her room and her family’s house when she was a child and has dedicated her whole life to her art. In other words, it’s 100% authentic  and fans resonate with her realness and that is POWERFUL! KonMari Method™ - Her System Has a Name - This Is Brilliant Branding! Marie Kondo took parts of her name for the brand of her method. It stuck and it caught fire. Lady Gaga has little monsters, Clay Aiken has Claymates, the Grateful Dead have Deadheads - you get it, you know all about brilliant tribe branding and strong marketing. Lesson 3: Dress The Part - AKA Show Up For Your Stuff Marie advises to dress up while you're doing her method - this means looking your best like you would for a big meeting at work or a gig, or in my case a speaking engagement. Don’t do this in your sweatpants - come prepared. Show up for your stuff.  When you do something dressed for the part, a deep shift will occur. Do you try to advance your music career in stained sweatpants on the couch? Try getting up, getting dressed, and getting out to a coffee shop or a co-working space - just to see if that shifts your productivity or your mood. Lesson 4: Go Through It ALL In her system, you have to take all your clothes out of all your closets and drawers and cupboards and the garage and the back of the car and the laundry room, and put them in a huge pile so that you can start by seeing everything you have. This is confronting and it's a bit embarrassing to see that giant mountain of stuff. After that, you move onto the rest of the items in your house, your papers, and finally your most sentimental effects. What you're supposed to do is pick up each item at a time -  I started with a new shirt that I love. Next, you ask yourself: Does this spark joy? If not, you get rid of it; if so, you keep it and you will organize it (that comes later though). The person who just clears out one drawer and expects massive change never gets it. We all know that just doing one thing never yields the results you want. You need to do something radical here…. Get real with yourself. If you have ever done anything big in your life, it didn’t take a teeny shift. It took pigheaded discipline and dedication. You can’t just do ONE area - you must do it all! In her book, Marie rightly points out that just doing one thing isn't enough because you end up in clutter again. This is why hiring a publicist or a radio promoter in isolation isn't enough. You’ve only addressed ONE area, and soon you will be back at the same place you started. Maybe You Don’t Need PR - You Need To DeClutter Of course, when you are planning your marketing or your music rollout strategy, we don't ask, 'does this spark joy?' But what we do ask, and what you should ask yourself: Why are you doing this in this way? Is this a fan? Is this a potential fan?  Should we keep this strategy? Should we abandon this?  Do you like this or hate this? Is this even working? Lesson 5: You Must Intentionally Create Vacuums in Your Life to make the universe help you to fill up those empty places you created. The whole point is to have a total transformation in your life. It's not just about the stuff, it's about not having enough space and room to actually grow and change, and clutter could be stopping that change. It’s About Creating Voids What she does seems fairly simple - the Netflix series makes it seem this way (let me be clear going through your whole house, getting rid of stuff, and organizing it all of is NOT simple). However, what she is actually having us do is much deeper. Yes, you end up with a less cluttered house that sparks joy. But, have you ever heard the expression “The Universe abhors a vacuum”? I bet you have. What this means, from a manifestation standpoint, is whenever there is a void, the universe seeks to fill it because, according to the laws of physics, empty spaces are not natural. The Lies YOU Tell Yourself Are Stopping Your Vacuum from being created If your socials are clogged with fake likes and your feeds are clogged with purchased streams, you've clogged up your house. This means you need to unclog it, go through each thing one at a time, and give yourself room to really grow. You Got Your Numbers To Grow, But You Didn’t Get REAL FANS. I have been lied to so many times about how an artist who has never toured or only has a few hundred streams across all socials and DSPS magically has 100,000 fans on Facebook or 19,000 fans on Instagram, but very few comments or likes. Or, those hundreds of thousands of plays on YouTube and the comments that are not even in English. Then there are those tens of thousands of SoundCloud streams but no followers and no comments.  I get it, so many of us have tried “grey area” aka “bot” marketing and we all know it doesn't work. And I know seeing large #’s makes our egos feel good, but ask yourself really how that all happened. I recently wrote a plan for an artist who started in the social media advertising game early, got really good at it and he has 3 million fans across channels, but he can’t sell 30 tickets in his hometown. After the plan we made, he did it! He sold out a show with 100 people in his hometown, and there’s another one booked next month. This is an artist with a career that is building. This is the goal, not huge inflated numbers. These don’t fool anybody. Lesson 6: Think of Planning, Strategy &amp; Fanbase Building the Way Marie Thinks of Mess.  The reason why I was on pins and needles the whole time while reading Marie's book is - this is exactly what I do with my artists. My team and I Roto-Rooter through everything we can find online about you and get it all out onto paper and spreadsheets. Then we put it all back together in a more organized way. Build your fanbase one real human at a time. Like you begin to put your house together one item at a time. Is it a pain in the butt to touch every item one at a time?  You bet. But, in the end, each one is known to you and in its right place.  On socials, your newsletter, or on text, etc.  Lesson 7: No One Else Can Decide What Sparks Joy for you and what feels good in your closet and throughout your home. Only you can make those decisions. Organizing is NOT new and it’s NOT Sexy.  It takes work and a considerable amount of willpower.  Just like working on the business side of the house will never feel as sexy as making the music. At least they don’t feel and sound as sexy as having another person doing stuff for you, but the truth is, this rarely moves the needle. No one on earth - not a publicist, or that record label you so desperately want, not a manager, not a consultant, can build your fanbase - this is YOUR DAMN JOB. Just like it was my job to touch every item in my house and deal with it. So - Go out and do it. Please. The world needs your music. If you are stuck in any area of your artist life, start with decluttering your home and see what opens up. <a href="http://offers.cyberpr.com/free-music-marketing-plan-checklist:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter</a> and get my FREE Music Marketing  Checksheet Connect With Ariel Hyatt &amp; Cyber PR Music <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Company Website</a> <a href="http://arielhyatt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cyberpr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/cyberpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariel-publicity-cyber-pr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ArielPublicity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Tools, Articles or Other Tips Mentioned: <a href="http://www.mariekondobooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KonMari Books</a> Links Mentioned: <a href="https://konmari.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KonMari Website</a> Work With Me: <ul> <li><a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music PR</a></li> <li><a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/custom-marketing-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musician’s Total Tuneup</a></li> <li><a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/service/cyber-pr-musician-labs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cyber PR LABS</a></li> </ul> Other Ways I Can Help: 1) Subscribe to my podcast - The Cyber PR Music Podcast 2) Check out my newest ebook <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/book/social-media-tuneup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Media Tuneup</a> to walk yourself how to effectively ratchet up your social media presence across all channels 3) Order my bestselling book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crowdstart-Ultimate-Powerful-Profitable-Crowdfunding/dp/098952101X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475002038&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=crowdstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CROWDSTART</a> a step-by-step guide to a successful 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Available on Amazon 3) Learn in one of my LABS masterclasses - there are 12 to choose from and they focus in on areas you may want to hone in on including: <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/ariel-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supercharge Your PR</a>, <a href="https://offers.cyberprmusic.com/suz-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Release Music With Ease</a>, and <a href="http://offers.cyberprmusic.com/brady-lab-sales-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Sponsored.</a> 4) Read any of the 300+ blog posts I have written to help you get ahead in the business. My main focus areas are <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marketing</a>, m<a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/music-pr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usic PR</a>, <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/crowdfunding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crowdfunding</a>, and <a href="https://cyberprmusic.com/category/making-money-with-music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">making money.</a> About: Ariel Loves the challenges that today's music business presents and she leads her team to help clients come out ahead- whether that is with a detailed Total Tuneup, a new brand, or an increased established digital footprint, she is dedicated to helping her clients leave more educated than they were when they came to Cyber PR. She has written over 300 blog posts and four books on marketing, crowdfunding, and social media for artists- two of which went to #1 on Amazon. Ariel has spoken to over 100,000 artists in 12 countries about how to take control of their own marketing leading masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

Lessons from Marie Kondo

In this episode Ryan and Ariel discuss:  The importance of not taking any shortcuts when building your career Resources for legal advice for every budget  Why meeting the "right person" won't make your career take off Why copyrights are the most important thing you can do for yourself in your career Some dangerous documents that might be disguised as your “big break” Why you should focus more on building your career as an independent artist as opposed to seeking a record deal 

In this episode Ryan and Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>The importance of not taking any shortcuts when building your career</li> <li>Resources for legal advice for every budget </li> <li>Why meeting the "right person" won't make your career take off</li> <li>Why copyrights are the most important thing you can do for yourself in your career</li> <li>Some dangerous documents that might be disguised as your “big break”</li> <li>Why you should focus more on building your career as an independent artist as opposed to seeking a record deal</li> </ul>

Breaking Down The Business with Ryan Kairalla

In this episode Nicole and Ariel discuss:  WIM'S history - it was founded in 1985 and up until 5 years ago was only based in New York City. It is now a global organization with over seven thousand members How to join, the benefits you will receive as a WIM member (the best $75 you will spend each year for your music career) and how to take advantage of their active Google group and the new private member portal. How to join a volunteer team and be a contribution to other women in the business WIM'S global reach - there are now chapters all over the world - throughout Europe, India, Japan, and South America with additional chapters coming in 2020. A breakdown of the 3 major initiatives for 2020  

In this episode Nicole and Ariel discuss: <ul> <li>WIM'S history - it was founded in 1985 and up until 5 years ago was only based in New York City. It is now a global organization with over seven thousand members</li> <li>How to join, the benefits you will receive as a WIM member (the best $75 you will spend each year for your music career) and how to take advantage of their active Google group and the new private member portal. How to join a volunteer team and be a contribution to other women in the business</li> <li>WIM'S global reach - there are now chapters all over the world - throughout Europe, India, Japan, and South America with additional chapters coming in 2020.</li> <li>A breakdown of the 3 major initiatives for 2020 </li> </ul>

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