Artist Empowerment Radio Podcast

Bob Baker's Podcast of Self-Promotion Tips and Inspiration for Musicians, Artists, Writers and Creative People of All Kinds

July 17, 2008

30 - Going Direct to Fans

At the end of this episode, I bring you another clip from an Internet Marketing panel I was on with Tim O'Neill, who has sold nearly two million self-released CDs of piano music he created with his brother. You'll also hear a conversation that Ariel Hyatt, John Taglieri and I recorded the day after the Indie Buzz Bootcamp conference in St. Louis, MO. We discuss our favorite moments and most valuable ideas gained during the event.

Running time: 10:55 minutes. File size: 10 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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The show intro music is the beginning groove from "Fickle Mind" by Heidi McCurdy. Thanks to Angela Stevens for the great voice-over work.

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April 23, 2008

29 - Internet Music Marketing

How do you create awareness and stand out on the Internet? How can you increase the chances that the right people will find you? Listen to this excerpt from an Internet Marketing panel I appeared on at the Self-Employment in the Arts conference. You'll also hear Tim O'Neill, an indie artists who has sold nearly two million self-released CDs of piano music he created with his brother. That's right, TWO MILLION!

Running time: 14:03 minutes. File size: 12.8 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Featured song/artist: "Me and Cinderella" by RyLee Madison (www.ryleemadison.com).

Stuff mentioned during this episode:
The show intro music is the beginning groove from "Fickle Mind" by Heidi McCurdy. Thanks to Angela Stevens for the great voice-over work.

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January 24, 2008

28 - How to Get a Record Deal

Want to know how to get signed to a major label? Or get the attention of a record label A&R exec? Well, Music Connection magazine spilled the beans recently. In this episode, I reveal their secrets and give you my own advice on how to increase your chances of having a successful music career and gaining music industry attention.

Running time: 18:19 minutes. File size: 16.7 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Featured song/artist: "When I Fall From Grace" by The Likes of You (featuring Geoff Byrd).

Stuff mentioned during this episode:
The show intro music is the beginning groove from "Fickle Mind" by Heidi McCurdy. Thanks to Angela Stevens for the great voice-over work.

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January 05, 2008

27 - Five Steps to Reaching Your Music Career Goals

Five tips on goal setting, productivity and motivation, from my newest resource, Indie Music Confidential. Start off the new year with a bang. This is the first episode produced with GarageBand on my new iMac. Love it!

Running time: 10:01 minutes. File size: 9 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Featured song/artist: "Choking on Eggshells" by Building Rome (www.buildingromerock.com). The song used in the show intro is the beginning groove from "Fickle Mind" by Heidi McCurdy (www.heidimccurdy.com).

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November 29, 2007

26 - Living a Guerrilla Marketing Mindset

Get ready to turbo-charge your music career with a guerrilla marketing mindset. Why does success seem to cling to some creative people while it is repelled by many others? Get answers on this episode, which features an inspiring excerpt from a teleclass I did with Julie Blake of GetMusicSuccess.com.

Running time: 15:49 minutes. File size: 14 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Featured song/artist: "Dolare" by Funkadesi from the forthcoming CD Yo Baba (www.funkadesi.com). The song used in the show intro is the beginning groove from "Fickle Mind" by Heidi McCurdy (www.heidimccurdy.com).

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October 08, 2007

25 - Insider Music Publicity Secrets

Get the inside scoop on how to get media exposure. Listen to these audio clips from the Indie Music Publicity Bootcamp I did with NYC publicist Ariel Hyatt. Also check out the new voice-over talent for the podcast, Angela Stevens.

Running time: 12:59 minutes. File size: 11.8 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Featured song/artist: "You I'm Thinking" by Jason Vigil from the album Heart Gone Sober (www.jasonvigil.com).

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