The Artist Impact Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk about topics to help Christian musicians use their gifts and talents to make an impact on their audiences and listeners.
In Episode 39 of the Artist Impact Podcast, we discuss tips for playing and singing at the same time, running a successful Spotify promo campaign, recording studio etiquette, Blue Suede Shoes, plant milk, and more!
How to practice more effectively, produce more compelling livestreams, and improve your Spotify strategy, as well as some interesting tidbits about Usain Bolt, the Beach Boys' hit song, "Little Deuce Coupe", and National Nap Day? All this and more in Episode 38 of The Artist Impact Podcast!
Check out episode 37 of the Artist Impact Podcast, where we discuss Spotify playlists, Christian music trivia, Bubblegum Pop, Beethoven's connection to coffee and music, the songwriting techniques of Brian Wilson, including slash chords, pedal tones, extended chords, repeated motifs, augmented chords, half-diminished chords, modulations, and much, much more.
It's Episode #36 of the Artist Impact Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the iPod, session players, Maple Donuts, playing live shows, Christian music trivia, the most-recorded guitarist in history, Danny Cedrone, Carol Kaye, more tips on band rehearsals, recording the perfect demo, and much more!
It's Episode #35 of the Artist Impact Podcast, where we discuss Band Rehearsals, Jamming with others, Spotify Playlist Strategies, Blue Jeans, Christian Music Trivia, 8-Track Tapes, Grape Kickstart, Nitro Pepsi, The Ventures, and more!
It's another episode of The Artist Impact Podcast, where we discuss topics like Analog vs. Digital, 7-string Guitars, tips for writing memorable songs, using IGTV, NFTs (again), Eurovision, and much, much more!
In this episode of The Artist Impact Podcast, we discuss our final 5 tips for overcoming stage fright, share audio samples from some successful songs based on one chord only, and talk about the dangers of creator burnout in the current binge economy.
Join us for episode 32 of The Artist Impact Podcast, as we discuss musical avatars, the pros and cons of online learning, a counter-intuitive singing technique, tips for overcoming stage fright, and much, much more!
In this episode, we discuss MVP's, the popular rise of vinyl, practical ways to build your fanbase, the classic British dish - Toad in the Hole, and much, much more!
Join us for this episode of The Artist Impact podcast, as we talk about vegetables, NFTs, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bone-conduction headphones, Tips on self-producing, Glockenspiels, and more.
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Join us for another great episode including songwriting strategies, tips for learning songs from recordings, and livestreaming basics. We also discuss the potential of a CD revival, some random trivia, and more!
Welcome back to The Artist Impact Podcast! We're back with a brand-new format to this much-loved podcast dedicated to artist development for the independent Christian musician and artist. In this episode, we talk about tech topics & tips, gear reviews, music promotion, social media, performance trends, artist promotion, industry news, and more.
Brian Tucker of Christian Mix 106 joins us as we continue our discussion on the power and significance of Internet Radio for the independent Christian musician and artist.
Internet Radio. What is it? How does it work? And can it help me as an independent Christian musician? Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of this underused and often untapped resource!
Harmony, one of the 3 pillars of songwriting, is a powerful tool in the songwriter's arsenal. Listen in as we discuss what harmony is, how it works, and when to use it to maximize your songwriting potential.
"The secret of a great melody", Dave Brubeck once said, "is a secret". Join us as we unravel the mystery behind this all-important element of songwriting, discuss what it is and how it works, and offer you some tips on how to maximize your songwriting potential.
Christian singer/songwriter Yvonne Hartman, from Oley PA joins Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller for this episode as the continue their series on Songwriting. Yvonne has written over 65 songs and shares her experience and thoughts about lyric writing, production, performing and helping others in their music careers. And most importantly, remembering the "why" behind it all!
Mike Blottenberger of Hanover, PA joins Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller to talk about the craft of lyric writing in this episode of our songwriting series.
In Episode 1 of our new Songwriting Series, we discuss the various song structures available to the modern songwriter. We'll explore which ones are most popular in both sacred & secular music, and how to use them effectively to ensure the success of your songs. Paul and Nate also discuss various elements in your songwriting toolbox that help to enhance your craft and set your songs apart.
A worldwide pandemic; nationwide social distancing; and government-enforced shutdowns of businesses, venues, and events. In these unprecedented times, many artists & musicians can no longer enjoy their usual opportunities to perform or connect, not to mention the loss of revenue they can expect. What should we do in this case? Is there a way to balance the shortfall? And how can we take advantage of these conditions to boost our careers even further? Find out all this and more in this exciting new episode of The Artist Impact Podcast!
They say, "Practice makes perfect!" But, does it really? And who are "they" anyway? If it's so essential, then what exactly do I practice and how do I go about it? We answer all these questions and more in this excting new episode of The Artist Impact Podcast!
(Part 4) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain.
In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller continue their discussion about several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist, including such topics as Unrealistic Expectations, and Negative Attitudes, and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them.
And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!
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(Part 3) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain.
In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller continue their discussion about several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them.
And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!
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Tune in to NoteSpire Radio, a 24/7 internet radio station featuring the music of Independent Christian Artists, as well as devotional features every day! www.NoteSpireRadio.com and on the Live365 app on your phone.
(Part 2) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain.
In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller continue their discussion about several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them.
And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!
Links:
www.NoteSpireMusic.com
www.NoteSpireRadio.com
Tune in to NoteSpire Radio, a 24/7 internet radio station featuring the music of Independent Christian Artists, as well as devotional features every day! www.NoteSpireRadio.com and on the Live365 app on your phone.
(Part 1) These are amazing times for the independent musician. With the advent of the internet and quality, yet affordable home-recording software, gear, and technology, the independent artist has greater access and resources than ever before. Yet many unique challenges still remain.
In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller discuss several of the most common challenges facing today's independent artist and offer some helpful advice for recognizing, overcoming, and avoiding them.
And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!
Links:
www.NoteSpireMusic.com
www.NoteSpireRadio.com
Tune in to NoteSpire Radio, a 24/7 internet radio station featuring the music of Independent Christian Artists, as well as devotional features every day! www.NoteSpireRadio.com and on the Live365 app on your phone.
We all want to be as effective in our music ministries as we can. But when it comes to our songs, we may end up settling for less than the best. In this episode, Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk about ways to maximize the impact, and the effectiveness, of your songs, all with the goal of bringing glory to God and to touch hearts and lives for Him.
For example, you may write wonderful, meaningful lyrics but your music writing is relatively basic, or not at all. Or you may write beautiful melodies but struggle to put words to them. You may find yourself struggling with how to arrange your songs, or what style to use, what instruments sound the best, or wish you could put different instruments in your songs that you don't play. It may be that collaboration with other artists is the answer. Or simply a fresh look at ways to use the talents and skills you already have.
And by the way, many of these topics apply to cover songs as well, as many artist like to do fresh arrangements of cover songs, but struggle with how to best do that.
And check out our other podcasts, The Jesscott Music Hour and The Artist Insight!
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Tune in to NoteSpire Radio, a 24/7 internet radio station featuring the music of Independent Christian Artists, as well as devotional features every day! www.NoteSpireRadio.com and on the Live365 app on your phone.
"The Show Must Go On" - a phrase originally coined in circuses, which we still use today. When it comes to music, there is a multitude of things that can go wrong, whether you're in a band or a single artist; playing a live instrument or singing to tracks. In this episode, Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs share some of their own experiences with the unexpected, and talk about ways to handle the myriad of things that can threaten to "stop the show"!
What's your story? Share your most memorable "unexpected" experience with us! Email us at info@NoteSpireMusic.com
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What's your comfort zone look like? Whatever form it takes, it's probably well, comfortable. So why should we venture out of it? In this episode, Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller share some thoughts about why staying in our comfort zones isn't always a good thing. And, they share some ways that we can start taking steps to break through what Bruce Wilkinson describes in his book, "The Dream Giver", as the "wall of fear" and into our God-given destiny.
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Talking to your bandmates between songs about how you messed up the words of that last tune, or arguing about what song to play next, is not exactly "best practice" for how to act professional on stage. What is the best thing to do when your audience applauds for you? Should you always talk between songs? Whether you're a band or a single act, there are ways we should all conduct ourselves when we're up in front of an audience. And this is even more important when we're representing the Lord with our music!
In this episode, Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller share some of their experiences, from both being a single artist and bands members, including some mistakes along the way, and give some advice on how to best represent ourselves and the Lord when we're "on stage" for Him!
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Hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk with lyricist Mike Blottenberger about collaboration in songwriting. Mike has been writing lyrics for over 15 years, and has collaborated with writers all over the world, with many songs published and recorded.
Mike shares some of his top tips about collaborating with other writers, working with publishers, and his own musical experience in this episode.
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"Who booked THIS gig?" If you've been a musician very long, you or someone in your band has maybe asked this question, as an expression of frustration to some unexpected situations when arriving at the venue. The room is too small for your 4 or 5 piece band. Or they said they had all the sound equipment you'll need only to get there and find out it's a karaoke machine - with 2 mics. Or, "Oh, did we forget to mention you'll be playing on the third floor?"
There are many variables to consider when booking your next gig, from room size, volume, and equipment needed, to what style or genre of music is expected, audience size, and many more. In this episode of The Artist Impact, host Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller give you some tips to help you prepare some questions before you accept that next gig, and they share some experiences from their own music careers as musicians themselves!
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In this episode, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs discuss what goes into making a "set list" of songs to play as you plan your next gig. Start with a cover song or original? Fast song or slow? Put that great new song you just learned toward the front of the gig, or save it for later? Will you be playing for an "active" or "passive" audience? All these topics and more, on this episode of The Artist Impact Podcast!
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As Christian musicians, we can leave our audiences with a lasting impact, or just impress them with our music skills. Although God's Word tells us to "play skillfully", if all we do is impress people with our fancy solos, intricate harmonies and wide vocal range, but fail to bring them closer to Jesus, we've failed in our calling. In this episode, hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk about the importance of using our gifts to make a lasting impact for God, the One who gave us our gifts!
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No matter how much success we achieve, how many fans we have, how many songs we sing, record and play, sooner or later every artist, even Christian artists, will face times of discouragement and disappointment. So how do we deal with these times? In this episode, Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs remind us that it's not "if", but "when" these times come, and talk about ways to get through them.
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Getting started in the art of songwriting can be a challenge. You have something to say through your songs, but how best to say it? What style of music do you want to write? What are the best arrangement techniques? What instrumentation is typically used? Should you go it alone, or collaborated with others? Hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller chat about these questions, and more, in this episode. And be sure to subscribe to this show for more tips and info on songwriting in future episodes!
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When we compare ourselves and what we do to others and their talents and skills, we can come away with discouragement, despair and maybe even decide to just give up. Or, our pride may kick in and give us a feeling of superiority and make us look down on others. Either way, it's not God's desire for us that we compare ourselves to others, but that we strive to be all that He has called us to be.
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Should you seek out a coach or mentor to help you in your Christian music ministry? Is there a difference between a coach and a mentor? Hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs discuss these questions and more in this episode of The Artist Impact Podcast.
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Whether we're aware of it or not, there's always a reason we do the things we do. And that goes for Christian musicians as well. But is it the right reason - the right "why"? In this episode, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs discuss the importance of knowing what our "why" is.
As we launch our new "Artist Impact Podcast", hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller ask the question, "Is Anybody Listening?" We certainly hope so, and it's also a question that applies to Christian music in general. Is anybody listening to Christian music today, especially from Indie Christian artists?
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