Overcoming the Fear of Self-Promotion with Mary Amanda Fairchild
June 29th, 2011
As a concert promoter, orchestral harpist, piano player, vocalist and former punk bassist, Mary Amanda Fairchild is a Jane-of-all-trades. We talk about overcoming the fear of self-promotion, how to survive in a world of piracy and … why you don’t want to be discovered.
Podcast (audio only): Download (Duration: 34:57 — 28.8MB)
Podcast (video): Download (282.5MB)
Summertime, and the giggin’ is easy…
June 15th, 2011
Now that all you female musicians are getting busier with summer gigs and other exciting pursuits, the FMO blog will be posting at a frequency of once per month.
Our podcast episode releases will stay at the usual schedule of once every two weeks, so keep checking in for the latest interviews about success in the music industry.
It’s time to get out there, hustle and show ‘em all what you’re made of! And enjoy some fun in the sun while you’re at it.
Finding Success in Music at Any Stage of Your Life with Jana Seale
June 15th, 2011
We’ve all heard about musicians who started playing at a young age, but Jana Seale proves that you can build a successful music career at any time. After leaving a department store job and a freelance journalism career, she risked everything to go back to school and jumped full-tilt into the music business.
Podcast (audio only): Download (Duration: 46:51 — 41.9MB)
Podcast (video): Download (378.5MB)
The Joy of Taking Risks
June 9th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso”
Did you ever notice how men do things impulsively? I have. My older brothers were continually leaping before they looked. I also have one sister, who unlike my brothers was always a lot more cautious in life.
Men definitely dare each other to take chances whereas women tend to be a lot more careful. Call it our maternal instinct or just plain old common sense; we like to take safer roads.
The Other Side Of The Coin
Guys seem to think that it’s better to jump in and figure things out as they go along. This risk-taking mentality can lead to many problems but on the other hand it is an important part of creating opportunities. The key is to take calculated risks, especially when it comes to our careers.
Personally, I like to first get as many facts as I can about a situation before I take any risks with my music career. I observe what works for other musicians and what doesn’t. What have other artists done that has helped them to succeed? I also like to be on the lookout for shortcuts – the ones that have promise and the ones that lead to dead-ends.
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Smarter Ways to Attract Record Labels
June 1st, 2011
Donna Flynn is a vocal coach and record label consultant from Toronto, Canada. You’ll find out exactly what record labels are looking for in a singer and learn smarter ways to attract their attention. And finally…we’ll unveil the one thing more important than having a great voice.
Podcast (audio only): Download (Duration: 1:03:30 — 53.2MB)
Podcast (video): Download (512.9MB)
Instinct versus Intuition
May 30th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“Instinct is untaught ability” – Bain
The other day I had a business meeting with a colleague and mentioned that I had a blog for female musicians. I talked to him about the need for mentors for women as well as the differences in the way men and women communicate. Since most of his clients were female, he agreed with a lot of the things I was saying.
Men talk about the present and successes of the future.
She talks he listens
He mentioned that women usually need to unload in conversations, and he considered himself a good listener. As we were about to leave the meeting I mentioned about another business and how I wasn’t happy with the past results but was moving on from this point on.
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