How To Become a Musician

I just released my first song called "With You" now available on all streaming platforms! I'm chatting with returning guest Mister LA about my songwriting process, the story behind my song, the steps to produce it, and the process of releasing my first song through Distrokid. He offers his insight with tips for musicians releasing their music for the first time. He also gives us an update on his own music, with a surprise announcement.Stream my song:Krissy - With YouYT: @krissymusicchannelIG: @krissy.musicMister LAYT: @misterlaofficial4772IG: @misterlacomposerPodcast SocialsYT: @musicianpodcastIG: @musicianpod

Juri Amicabile is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist basedin Germany. He also works on the production side, with skills in mixing and mastering. Juri is a well-rounded musician who knows the different aspects of songwritingprocess.In this episode, he discusses the little details that gointo songwriting, from getting inspired to write a song to building a community and connecting with the audience. Check out his newest song “Tigerlady” and allhis other music on Spotify and streaming platforms!Instagram: @juri.amicabile.blues

Zlatin Milev is a guitarist and author based in London, and originally from Bulgaria. Zlatin has an education in classical music, as well as in performing arts and production. He has published books, poetry for competitions and is currently in two rock/metal bands. He discusses stage presence and provides some tips for musicians who want to gain confidence as they perform.Zlatin's interests in music and art include playing various musical instruments: guitar, drums, piano, some vocals… and a thirst for being productive; be it by making music or training. As an avid horror film collector, he combines the scary side and, of course, the sweet, romantic side into his music, poetry and books.If you want to learn how to improve your stage presence, or want to learn tips on how to balance different forms of arts, check out this episode. Available on all streaming platforms!

Thais Nina is a pianist and composer based in France who creates symphonic fantasy metal music. She also offers lessons to students who want to learn music – including virtual lessons to learn from anywhere. As a pianist, vocalist, composer, and violin player, she uses her skills to blend different sounds and create expressive music to connect imaginative sounds to inspire others.If you love fantasy-inspired music, check out her EP The Journey Begins. And if you’re interested in taking piano lessons, visit  www.thaisnina.com.Instagram: @thaisnina.music YouTube: @thaisninamusic

Host Krissy discusses some tips on how to get started withcover songs and provides a quick update about her music. While musicians often post cover songs on social media platforms, like Instagram and YouTube, it is important to understand the steps to distribute a cover song on streamingplatforms like Spotify, where you can earn royalties when it streams. Getting a license for a cover song ensures that the original artist will still earn royalties for their work. If you’re wondering, “Can I put cover songs on Spotify?” Yes, you can! Check out this episode to learn some tips on how to get started with cover songs through common distributors for indie artists. Check out this episode if you’re looking for answers to the following: What is a mechanical license?Can I remix a cover song?How do you distribute a cover song?Can you make money with a song cover?Which distributors allow you to upload a cover song?Follow @musicianpod on Instagram and subscribe to@musicianpodcast on YouTube!Instagram: @krissy.musicYouTube: @krissymusicchannelSources: https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013648953-Uploading-Cover-Songs-to-DistroKidhttps://cdbaby.com/music-distribution/cover-song-licensing/https://www.tunecore.com/cover-song-licensinghttps://www.easysong.com/services/licensing/get-permission/cover-songs/https://www.songfile.com/

Italian composer and pianist Andrea Maggio is an independent artist who creates both soft and intense cinematic-style music from emotion and experiences. His ability to produce music that connects with others comes from his storytelling abilities and a deep passion for music. If you like listening to musical scores in movies, you’ll like this style. He chats with Krissy about how he gets inspired to createmusic, how he got started on piano, and provides some advice for musicians who want to get started. If you want to learn what it takes to be a pianist with a full-time job, check out this episode! Andrea discusses how he balances a busyschedule and still makes time for regular practice and lessons to keep growing as a musician.Check out Andrea Maggio’s album “Frammenti” available on all streaming platforms!Instagram: @maydaya33YouTube: @maydaya33

US-based singer-songwriter Josephine Phillips is an indie pop artist, and a recent college graduate, who is inspired by various genres to create catchy songs. She blends pop, EDM, and R&B sounds for her relatable tunes. She joins Krissy on this episode to discuss her songwriting process, how shegot to 5,000 followers, and tips on keeping a positive outlook to enjoy the process of songwriting.If you want to learn how to reach your first 5,000 followerson Instagram, or if you’re a college student who wants to get started in music, check out this episode! Josephine talks about how she balances school with music and how she connects with the music community to grow on social media.Check out her newest release “Famous” available on allstreaming platforms!Instagram: @josephinelovesmusic YouTube: @josephinephillips6608

Australian singer-songwriter Nick “Sonic Keys” is a popartist with recent success, reaching 75,000+ streams for his song “The Long Way Home” and earning the #1 spot on several charts for unsigned artists. He joins Krissy on this episode to discuss his process for writing songs and releasing new music. Check out this entertaining interview to see how he gotstarted in music, some interesting stories along the way, his inspirations, and tips for new musicians who are getting started. Learn how his recent songs have reached the top of the charts for independent artists, including Atomic,Burton Radio, Mehr Davon Radio, HUGS Top 200, and more!Check out his newest release “Make My Move” available on allstreaming platforms!Instagram: @sonic_keys_musicYouTube: @sonickeysmusic

US metal bassist LimeGreenBass joins Krissy to discuss songcollaborations and connecting with other musicians on social media. Check out his story of how he got started on the bass as a self-taught musician, some bands and other bass players that inspired him to play music, and tips for new musicians who are gettingstarted. Learn how to collaborate with other musicians using socialmedia, the possibilities as a self-taught musician, and helpful tips about getting started as a bass player. If you’re a metalhead who wants to learn the bass, tune in! Instagram: @limegreenbassYouTube: @iglimegreenbass

German composer Mister LA chats about becoming a composer and provides insight from his own experience. His unique epic, fantasy-inspired music (think Game of Thrones meets Metallica) comes from his broad knowledgeand background of music. Check out his story, from playing a variety of instruments (cello, bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and classical guitar) to being inspired by Hans Zimmer to coming up with ideas and working with DAWs to produce the music. Learn tips on how to find your unique sound as a music composer and see if you resonate with some of the same habits that we’ve both built as songwriters!Instagram: @misterlacomposerYouTube: @misterlaofficial4772Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03fFgnsjaxdYB4xkHQmqYx?si=imR3Hma-RQ6h2OBOhCHGBA

Social media plays a key role in growing your online presence as a musician. Krissy discusses how she is using Instagram and YouTube to grow organically (with no ads). Applying the skills from her marketing roles, as a digital producer and content marketing editor, along with certifications in SEO and social media marketing, she discusses how marketing also plays a role in music.Search engine optimization, or SEO, is an important part of YouTube, and anyone can use SEO to increase their views, even if you don’t have hundreds of subscribers! Instagram makes it easy to connect with other musicians at your level, providing an easy way to collaborate on both cover songs and original music.  The How To Become a Musician podcast covers indie artists, social media tips, and stories about musicians in different genres of music. Watch the full episode to catch clips of upcoming interviews, starting on Tuesday!

Welcome to the How to Become a Musician podcast! Krissyis a singer/songwriter working to release her music and interviewing other indie artists from around the world. The goal of this new podcast is to share insights, ideas, and strategies for indie artists who are just getting started or want to grow. This episode covers a variety of careers in the music industry,from teaching to songwriting to performing. It provides an intro of what will be covered in the podcast, from social media to songwriting. Host Krissy is a script editor with a background in marketing and editorial roles, with a degree in communication and certifications in social media and SEO, and experience in education, including articles covering music theory. On the music side, she sings, writes songs, plays guitar, (some piano), and produces her songs in the DAW. Weekly episodes will cover marketing tips, songwriting, socialmedia, and other music topics. Watch the full episode for clips of the upcominginterviews!

Do you want to learn how to become musician? Whether you want to pursue music as a side gig, a full-time career, or just as a hobby, this podcast is for you! Host Krissy chats with new indie artists from around the world, from Australia, Italy, Germany, the U.S. and more! They share their stories of how they started doing music, from learning instruments to songwriting to promoting their music on social media.