Nearly two-thirds of UK musicians polled say they are considering leaving the music business ... and they aren't the only ones.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

The Six Minute Music Business Podcast

The Last Hurrah

It is finally happening: Verizon has decided to discontinue ringback tones on mobile devices.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Verizon Getting Rid of Ringback Tones

A musician in New York has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over its recent ban on ticketed live music events.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Lawsuit Challenges New York’s Ban on Ticketed Live Music

Vinyl sales are way up during the pandemic ... and a lot of artists won't like Wade's theory about why it is happening.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   Article link: https://bit.ly/2QFoH5B   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Discogs: Vinyl Sales Surging During Pandemic

A listener asks whether independent music awards have any real impact on an artist's career.    AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Do Those Indie Music Awards REALLY Matter?

A listener has a question about a pay-for-playlist pitch he received in an e-mail.    AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   Playlist book link: https://amzn.to/2FTcUyo Spotify article link: https://bit.ly/3b30gbB   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/     #musicbusiness #musicmarketing #playlist #streaming #podcasts

Artists, Stop Falling for Pay-For-Playlist Scams

The success one well-known artist has had monetizing live streams could be a blueprint for many independent artists to do the same.    AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   Article link: https://bit.ly/2EfQvuX Maestro website: https://bit.ly/2D0Se6E     ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Why Musicians Should Be Using Maestro for Live Streaming

While it is true that Britain is finally getting back to having indoor live music, there are still plenty of restrictions in place.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Britain Finally Gets Back Indoor Live Shows

A discussion with a client leads to Wade dishing out some advice for musicians preparing to meet with a record label.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Prepping to Meet with a Record Label

Some musicians trying to find work during the pandemic are running into an unexpected problem when trying to get hired.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Many Unemployed Musicians Experiencing THIS Problem

Musicians have a lot to keep up on when it comes to constant changes involving unemployment compensation. Here is the latest you need to know.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Latest on Unemployment for People in the Music Business

A new survey shows only a third of respondents are in favor of struggling music venues receiving federal aid.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Survey: Only 36% Favor Music Venues Getting Federal Aid

A live entertainment event Sunday night showed a new way to amp up energy and audience participation while watching live streams.    AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Trying to Innovate Live Entertainment During a Pandemic

A respected music industry expert says Instagram's answer to TikTok is dead on arrival.   AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Article: https://bit.ly/3gUczcC   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Music Industry Expert Calls Instagram Reels “DOA”

In an unexpected move, the state of New York has banned all ticketed music shows at bars and restaurants.    AMAZON SHOPPERS! Support this show by shopping on Amazon using our partnership link (we get a cut of everything you spend!): https://amzn.to/32srZhP   VIRTUAL TIP JAR: PayPal - http://bit.ly/3d7vBui Venmo - https://bit.ly/2RyOdua   Learn more about the services we provide to music artists by visiting https://www.RockettotheStars.com   ABOUT ROCKET TO THE STARS: Rocket to the Stars is an artist services record label with clients throughout the world. We work with aspiring and professional musicians by providing top-level services ranging from biography and press release writing to designing sponsorship proposal decks, websites and press kits. We also help clients with their live performances and the production of their shows. Our clientele is made up of artists of several genres, including country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop and more. Rocket to the Stars was founded by long-time radio veteran Wade Sutton. His strategies have been featured on top websites such as CD Baby and Discmakers. His article, "Musicians: Get a Real Job!", was named by CD Baby as one of the site's top ten articles for 2015. He has also been a guest on webinars hosted by Berklee Online founder Dave Kusek and music marketing expert Michael Brandvold (KISS, Dream Theater, Britney Spears). His most recent book, Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas, is co-authored with John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures in Nashville and former Tim McGraw keyboard player Jeff McMahon. It also includes contributions from multi-hit songwriter Brent Baxter (Lady Antebellum, Randy Travis), sync licensing expert Michael Elsner and Belmont University professor David Herrera. Sutton's first book, The $150,000 Music Degree, was co-authored with former Taylor Swift manager Rick Barker. In May 2018, Sutton launched The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast. The podcast quickly captured the attention of many in the industry and was named by CD Baby as one of "5 Music Business Podcasts Artists Can't Live Without" ... this after the release of only 21 episodes. Artists can find the podcast on all major streaming services, including YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Stitcher. In addition to being an advocate for music artists, Wade is also an active speaker. He has appeared at several workshops in Nashville and was a featured speaker during the 2018 Music Entrepreneur Conference at Harvard University.   Rocket to the Stars on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockettotheSta1/ Rocket to the Stars on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RockettotheSta1 Rocket to the Stars on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockettothesta1/

Rant: New York State Bans Ticketed Music At Bars

Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars, one of the world's top artist services record labels, gives artists insights and tips that are vital to growing a successful music business.

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The Six Minute Music Business Podcast

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