SWM Podcast Episodes

Sponsored Content Music Production Tips (Part 2) Today’s episode offers 3 of my techniques for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips 1. Strengthening your melody2. Using rhythm to accentuate the melody 3. Connecting m...

Sponsored Content Music Production Tips (Part 3) Today’s episode offers 3 of my techniques for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips 1. Using intervals to fill space2. Changing up melody sounds3. Dry vs. wet sounds PASS T...

Sponsored Content Music Production Tips (Part 4) Today’s episode goes into 3 of my ways for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips 1. Whack 'em with the snare drum!2. LCR Panning3. Using Volume PASS THE MIC... SHARE I...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode offers 3 of my techniques for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips—Part 1 1. It’s okay to be off beat2. Using envelopes3. ARP: your rhythm secret weapon PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! ...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode offers a pain-free way to check up on your music skills—no copays or insurance needed! Your Music Diagnosis 1. Tighten up your rhythm skills2. Vocalists, avoid being sharp or flat3. Make this checkup fast ...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode is dedicated to those who are newer to home studio recording. Tips to break repetition 1. No vocal booth? No problem!2. Get some free software3. Become a mix-master PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sa...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode is not about bashing loops; it’s all about ending behaviors that hurt musical creativity and productivity Tips to break repetition 1. Get new marketing tools2. Divorce your DAW and other equipment3. Get ove...

Sponsored Content Ready Music Player One: Musician Cheat Codes Today’s episode has some gaming references, but it’s really all about music tips for getting better really fast. Tips for Leveling Up Your Music Game1. Join the Group2. Go Deep… Reall...

Sponsored Content Do you have what it takes to compose music for films such as How to Train Your Dragon, Dunkirk, Inception, and other blockbusters? Dive deep into the music of movie composition with Andrew (Andy) Hill, author of Scoring the...

Sponsored Content This episode deals with my dying Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and how to find a new one. Show Outline1. Is Gibson Dead2. My DAW Died3. 5 Tips For Buying a DAW PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content This episode deals with 4 ways to maximize your earning potential with music. Show Outline1. Music Trivia2. Four Ways to Earn Even More Money with Music3. Secret Tip To Make Clients Fall In Love with Your Tracks PASS...

Sponsored Content This episode features special guest Bobby Borg, author of Music Marketing for the DIY MusicianShow Outline 1. Bitcoin and Music?2. Interview with Bobby Borg See more from Bobby Borg here: www.bobbyborg.com www.youtube.com/user/bobbyborg...

Sponsored Content This episode deals with the reality of not really feeling confident as a musician and what you can do about it. Show Outline: 1. Hear what I learned about music when traveling overseas2. Fighting the you-suck voices in your...

Sponsored Content This episode talks about setting music goals for the new year Show Outline: 1. Recording overseas 2. Have big goals (but not too big)3. Establish daily/weekly tasks 4. Verify whether your incremental choices make sense PASS...

Sponsored Content This episode travels through time to uncover four music career pitfalls to avoid Show Outline1. Stopping vs. starting2. Music plateau3. Being a creative idiot4. What now? PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social...

Sponsored Content This episode reveals the four keys I shared with a musician this week Show Outline1. Streaming is getting bigger2. Hear four major things I told an aspiring musician this week PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_S...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode details a call I got from the mom of a struggling musician Show Outline1. Our talk about where to find music jobs and how to gain industry experience2. Where you can network with media professionals 3 How m...

Sponsored Content This episode features insight and knowledge from true music industry experts. This episode dives deep into the world of the the music business: band/artist management, promotion, and a lot more! Buy Managing Your Band – 6...

Sponsored Content This episode offers four practical ways the average musician can earn some extra cash Show Outline1. Guest artist feature: Hannah Ledwidge Music Composer from Adlib Music Check her out here:https://www.instagram.com/hannahledwidge/...

Sponsored Content This episode offers some insight tips on songwriting:1. Famous Songwriter Quiz2. Songwriting: The perfect length, naming a track, creating the perfect melody3. Today’s tip: send in your questions about touring, live performances, a...

Sponsored Content This episode helps music theory beginners with sharps, flats and naturals 1. Famous Musician Birthday Challenge?2. Music Theory: Understanding sharps, flats, and naturals3 Today’s tip: 12-tone review, half-steps, sharps, f...

Sponsored Content How to figure out all Major Scales 1. Legit music facts?2. Music Theory: How to play any major scale3 Today’s tip: 12-tone review, half-steps, whole-steps, major scale formula PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_S...

Sponsored Content Understanding Major Scales 1. Music Spotlight Cheyenne Rose2. Music Theory: Diving into Major Scales3 Today’s tip: How many scales, musical alphabet and more PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Who cares about music theory? 1. AI Beat Maker2. Music Theory: Introduction3 Today’s tip: Make learning theory easier PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Marketing Your Music: Setting Up Facebook Sponsored Ads 1. Famous Musician Birthday Age Challenge!!! 2. Marketing Your Music: Sponsored Ads on Facebook3 Today’s tip: How to set up paid ads on Facebook Segment Break Music B...

Sponsored Content Marketing Your Music: Facebook Advertising 1. Music and Audio Tech Weapons?2. Marketing Your Music: Facebook Advertising3 Today’s tip: Three tips for setting up your Facebook band page PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! ...

Sponsored Content Marketing Your Music: Part 4 (social media) 1. Did your eclipse come with a playlist?2. Marketing Your Music: Part 4 (social media)3. Today’s tip: Three tips for social media PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_So...

Sponsored Content Marketing Your Music: Part 3 (reaching a crowd) 1. Mysteries in Life2. Marketing Your Music: Part 3 (reaching a crowd)3. Today’s tip: How to effectively connect with an audience PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy...

Sponsored Content Marketing Your Music: Part 2 (Likability) 1. Old School Sampling?!2. Marketing Your Music: Part 2 (Likability)3. Today’s tip: Make them like your brand PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Marketing Your Music: Part 1 (Branding) 1. Birthday Music Challenge2. Marketing Your Music: Part 1 (Branding)3. Today’s tip: How to build your personal brand PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content How Dynamics Can Enhance Your Music 1. The Fake Stream Media? Really, bro?!2. Dynamics3. Today’s tip: Don’t squish your dynamics PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Steps for becoming more creative 1. Music theory trivia2. Steps for becoming more creative3. Today’s tip: A theory about being more creative PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content How to update your old songs 1. Are you ‘bout that music life?!2. How to update your old songs3. Today’s tip: What you should realize about quantize PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Part 3: Earning More Money – Building Momentum 1. Famous Musicians: July Birthday Challenge2. Part 3: Earning More Money – Building Momentum3. Today’s tip: Starting small is big PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [...

Sponsored Content Part 2: Earning More Money – Find Your Audience 1. Super Mario… Whoa?!2. Part 1: Earning More Money – Find Your Audience3. Today’s tip: Drawing your audience PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]...

Sponsored Content Part 1: Earning More Money – Think Smaller?1. When Einstein drops ‘da beat2. Part 1: Earning More Money – Think Smaller?3. Today’s tip: It’s always about what you know PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Sh...

Sponsored Content Three ways to ensure a hotter sound 1. The recording app on your phone2. Three ways to ensure a hotter sound3. Today’s tip: organizing your musical ideas PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Should you collaborate on music? June Music Artists’ B-Day QuizCollabo: Friend or Foe? Should you collaborate on music? Today’s tip: what to do about music collaboration PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_...

Sponsored Content How Musicians Make it Look Easy1. Music with fidget spinners? Really, dude?!!!2. Deep Practice. Who cares?3. Today’s tip: how to begin Deep Practice PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content Buying private music gear–do’s and don’ts 1. The future of MP3s2. Buying private music gear–do’s and don’ts 3. Today's tip: anticipating future problems PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]...

Sponsored Content Four things to understand about copyrights 1. Random (fun) music trivia2. Four things to understand about copyrights3. Today's tip: don’t settle PASS THE MIC... SHARE IT! [Sassy_Social_Share]

Sponsored Content What you can learn about songwriting: my Nashville experience 1. See how you do on our Interval Listening Quiz2. What you can learn about songwriting: my Nashville experience3. Five strategies for better compositions4. Today's...

Sponsored Content What a musician recently said about earning money writing jingles 1. Do you know the ages of music superstars?2. What a musician recently said about earning money writing jingles3. Today's tip: staying on beat PASS THE...

Sponsored Content How to use Compression/Compressors (Part 1) Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series on compression. Today we cover the following: 1. What is it?2. Why use compression?3. Overview of 5 core settings4. Threshold a...

Sponsored Content How to use Compression/Compressors (Part 2) Today’s episode is the second in a two-part series on compression. Today we cover the following: 1. Final thoughts on Ratio2. Using Attack3. Understanding Release4. How Gain/Makeup G...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode features guest, Dave Esposito from SongBro We're answering questions about: 1. The secrets to making a great song2. How to deal with writer's block3. I've created a hit song; now what?4. Music promotion w...

Sponsored Content Today’s episode is the first in a multi-part series that deals with making your songs/tracks louder: If you're thinking, "just turn up the volume", you'll soon discover, that's not enough.We have 11 ideas to help you achieve a ...

Sponsored Content This is Part-2 in our Making Your Tracks Louder Series! Today’s episode is the second installment in a multi-part series that deals with making your songs/tracks louder: Today we get into: 1. Premier instrument/sound selection2. S...

Sponsored Content This is Part-3 in our Making Your Tracks Louder Series! This is the third and final episode in this multi-part series that deals with making your songs/tracks louder: Today we get into: 1. Cutting out wasted audio energy (see ...

Sponsored Content Today we get into: Studio Monitor Basics 1. What to do if you DON'T have monitors2. What to be thinking when purchasing monitors3. Once you have your speakers, what should you know? Illustration #1: The Golden Triangle...

Sponsored Content Today we get into: writing and producing music at a much faster pace Summary of today's ideas: Use a song template Type your thoughts—not lyrics Keep your recorder nearby Don’t do everything at once Artificial deadlines are...

Sponsored Content Today we get into ways to break out of a creative plateau Summary of today's ideas: Listen to music you hate? Maybe... Change the order of your creative process Learn a new motif, scale, mode, or chord Learn your 'lesson'...

Sponsored Content Here's the curated music experiences  news link mentioned at the top of the show:  Today we interview, special music guest, Theo Nt Links for Theo Nt: Listen to the full album on Spotify  or YouTube. Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theontmusic Inst...

Sponsored Content On this episode, we discuss how to deal with negative reviews about your music (the nonviolent way): As musicians and creators, you will eventually have someone tear your work apart. Learn how I dealt with a recent online troll. Todays...

Sponsored Content On this episode, we speak with pop artist, Judah Holiday Learn how Judah turned a major life-struggle into music success. He also shares how to gain more followers, where he finds ideas for songwriting, and how to stand out...

Sponsored Content This is Episode 56: How To Widen Your Mix. If your looking to produce and record a more big, wide, immersive sound, listen for the following tips on today's show: Reference everything LCR panning for life Plugins Mid/Side...

Sponsored Content This is Episode 57: Just Finish Your Songs! Many music creators suffer from having a huge number on incomplete tracks and songs. One today's episode, we'll uncover some ideas that'll help you make progress: New gear is not the...

Sponsored Content Episode 58: "Soundproofing" Your Studio Working is a quiet, sirene place is every music creator's dream. On this episode, we offer a lot of ideas on how to get this done—from low/no cost to effective professional sound solutions: T...

Sponsored Content Episode 59: Thicc Bass—How to Improve Your Low-End Sound Most modern music demands a full, low and deep thump. As a music creator, you may have been seeking this mythical sound. On today's episode, we'll dive into what it takes t...

Sponsored Content Episode 60: How To Connect Song Sections Have you ever felt that your verses, choruses (hooks), bridges, and/or intros did not fit together well? Do you feel your song is just a mixture of odd pieces? This episode offers some...

Sponsored Content Episode 61: Interview: Jack Forman - Live Concerts During COVID-19 COVID-19 has destroyed live shows, tours, and concerts. However, Jack Forman, from Bicoastal Productions, is confident your music career can thrive in this...

Sponsored Content Episode 62: Interview: Sean Giovanni - Growing Your Music Career (Part 1) Sean Giovanni is the Producer, Engineer and Owner for Middle Tennessee’s own, The Record Shop (therecordshopnashville.com ). A frequent NAMM show panelist, s...

Sponsored Content Episode 63: Interview: Sean Giovanni - Growing Your Music Career (Part 2) Today we conclude our 2-part interview with The Record Shop's Sean Giovanni. Sean Giovanni is the Producer, Engineer and Owner for Middle Tennessee’s own...

Sponsored Content Episode 64: Music Myths - How To Avoid Wasting Time As a musician, you already have enough to deal with. Be far more effective by avoiding time-wasting-myths. Today's tips (myths): 1. The Mirage Mindset2. The Well-Meaning...

Sponsored Content Episode 65: Insight from Entertainment Attorney, Kamal Moo (part 1) Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Kamal Moo has just written  The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz , a guide that’s free of jargon, easy to...

Sponsored Content Episode 66: Insight from Entertainment Attorney, Kamal Moo (part 2) Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Kamal Moo has just written  The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz , a guide that’s free of jargon, e...