Artist Insider

discussing plans

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:26:54 +0000

in a few hours Greg & Jonathan shall be meeting to catch up & discuss the future of Artist Insider. If you have any comments, ideas, thought, suggestions, etc?

RSS Update

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:00:33 +0000

Some people might be subscribed to a feed other then our main feed (and have received updated). you might want to check to make sure, our main RSS feed is: http://feed.artistinsider.com/ArtistInsider RSS is a great way to keep up with what is new with websites, if you want to learn more, see one of our featured videos [...]

Planning to Plan

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:03 +0000

The Artist Insider Crew is scheduled to meet together soon to discuss the future of Artist Insider. We would love feedback and suggestions either through the contact form or the comments section.

Summer Break

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:00:01 +0000

We intend to take a break for the summer. During the break, we intend to make plans, and prerecord some shows for the fall. Send us feedback and suggestions as to what you would like from Artist Insider.

Artist Insider Q&A – Great Royal Twitter

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:53 +0000

Seventh Artist Insider Q&A. Lots of reflection on the past season and future plans. Good discussion on marketing, royalties, technologies like twitter, and more.

Live Artist Insider Q&A, this Thursday (May 8th:5:05 EST)

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:00:20 +0000

The next Artist Insider Q&A will be *Live* at 5:05pm EST this Thursday, May 8th. More info to come.

What is a Podcast?

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:57 +0000

Even this past week people asked us what a Podcast really is, this video is a great answer. The term “Podcast” has more and more become what it really is in the mind of most people. It is a method of delivering content to others. The methods make it easy for you to receive the free [...]

Artist Insider Q&A – Independent Quality

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:35:00 +0000

The sixth show of Artist Insider Q&A. Much of the discussion centered around business, and the fact that if you are an independent you are a business and need to do specific things ... at least if you want to succeed.

Live Q&A Thursday April 10th

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:09:08 +0000

The next Artist Insider Q&A will be *Live* at 5:05pm EST this Thursday, April 10th. Focus Your Questions Jonathan’s report outlined in Summit Lessons and more he left out of that report Other highlights of what we have been studding and learning. Questions in the Que We encourage you to send your questions in when you think of them, then [...]

New webhost

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:20:18 +0000

Over the last few days we have moved everything over to a new webhost. The old one was not cutting it for us and we are growing. With the move, almost everything is done and working properly. There are a couple issues with the RSS feed (We are trying something new). If you find an issue submit [...]

Summit Lessons

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:30:19 +0000

Jonathan was at the CIA Summit and spent some time reflecting and then writing some of his thoughts.

plans go boom

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:33:05 +0000

Part of the plan for today was to write up notes from the CIA Summit and email people we meet there. Instead we are sitting here working on some upgrades to the great little piece of software that runs this and millions of sites across the world. If something looks wacky here today, it is due to [...]

Quick update from the CIA Summit

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:06:00 +0000

Sitting here at the Summit, Eric Copeland is now speaking. Some sad news, and has altered our plans. Greg’s Mother is very sick and his brother called him this morning and said basically “You need to come here today.” Greg’s Mom has been sick for a while. Bob Baker – The Buzz Factor Bob did a great couple hours [...]

Artist Insider Q&A – Conference & Convention Summit

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:00:45 +0000

Fifth show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan. The focus is conferences, conventions, summits, and expos, whatever you want to call them, times and places where you can meet people with a specific interest and gain both a larger network and greater knowledge if you want to. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – [...]

Summit Time

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:00:34 +0000

We are at the CIA Summit or other Music Conferences in Music City, USA the next couple days. We expect to see lots of our past insiders, including, but not limited to: Dennis Dearing Keith Mohr Michael De Vorzon Rick Cua Tim O’Connor Wally Nason The plan is to record both audio and in still images as much as we can. We [...]

Live Q&A Thursday March 27th 5:05EST

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:00:59 +0000

Just a quick reminder, we will do a *Live* Artist Insider Q&A this Thursday. Send in your questions, even if you expect to be there live. We will answer questions form people who call in or are in the chat first, but then questions from our que. The major topic, after audience questions, is “How to [...]

RSS is your Friend

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:00:56 +0000

RSS should be as, if not more, important to you as email. It can save you lots more time and energy. RSS is part of how you can receive a podcast automatically, but more important to you is that it can save you time by adding the Artist Insider Feed to a reader and you never [...]

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-03-13 Video Copyright Producer

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:05:23 +0000

Fourth show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions, Topics & Notes: some follow-up to AI Q&A from 2008-02-28 Why can all contracts not be one page? I produce physical and electronic media, like photographs, music, websites, and graphics. What is the most reliable way [...]

*Live Q&A this Thursday 5:05 EST

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:00:23 +0000

This Thursday, March 13th, at 5:05pm Eastern, we will do another *Live* Artist Insider Q&A. If you are not sure you can make the show and call in, or participate in the chat, please leave the question in the chat box on our front page, or submit it through the contact form. Some topics and focus to [...]

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-02-28 Business Independent Publishing

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:05:02 +0000

Third show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions, Topics & Notes: Seneff Law Phil Remone – Making Records Artist Insider Tip Jar Do you get in trouble if you play a clip from a TV show on the air? ~Matthew What about using a clip as an [...]

Q&A Showprep for Feburary 28th, 5:05EST

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:00:35 +0000

This Thursday, 2008-02-28 will be the next *live* Q&A session. Come prepared to ask questions, or discuss some of the following items (will add more over the next couple days). Listener Questions TWIT 133 in this episode of This Week in Tech, they talk with an independent musician and about the current music industry. ( direct download [...]

Call for People

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:50:57 +0000

We are looking for additional people to be involved with this venture. The biggest area is people to fill the role of co-host. The plan is to continue to have Artist Insider be two co-hosts interviewing an Insider. To help with busy schedules we are looking for a few individuals who can fill that role and [...]

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-02-14 PodcampNashville Legislation

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:05:47 +0000

This was the second Artist Insider Q&A session, hosted by Greg & Jonathan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics include: Podcamp Nashville Federal Legislation that could effect you US Government Copyright Office Copyright Legislation Copyright Royalty Board information on compulsory ["mechanical"] royalty rates Co-Host Search Where we have learned The E-Myth Manager by M. Gerber Interviews that ROCK by [...]

AI Q&A 2008-02-14 5:05EST

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:00:44 +0000

Artist Insider Q&A will be *Live* Thursday February 14th starting at 5:05pm EST. If you have a question you can join the show, or send it to me. On the air will be Greg, an Entertainment Lawyer, and Jonathan, strategist & systems professional. Outline Goal: Answer questions the audience has, and discuss what we have noticed recently. [...]

Tweaking & Updating

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:32:15 +0000

We were represented at PodcampNashville this past weekend. Cliff made a great presentation, you can listen to it here or download it, and later gave Jonathan some tips. Thus today, we are playing with some systems here to help improve how we work. Some stuff might be broken for short periods of time. ::: AI Q&A Thursday ::: Greg [...]

Archives Back

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:33:35 +0000

It appears that our free episode host (the place our free ep’s live) has been fixed, thus you should be able to download anything and everything we have released in the past. They are only a few years old and have learned a valuable lesson and implemented new systems to make sure we don’t [...]

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-01-31 Looking to Season 2

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:00:22 +0000

This was the first Artist Insider Q&A session, hosted by Greg & Jonathan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics include: Vision and mission of Artist Insider Greg & Jonathan’s backgrounds What was learned from Season 1 Show plans Money plans Other ideas This was a good show to get our thoughts and plans out, but also to test [...]

New Theme – Not Finished

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:00:52 +0000

With us having our first *Live* eppisode of Artist Insider Q&A, we wanted to start with a good new theme, however, this theme is not finished. We plan on tweaking several things, some you might notice, and others you should not see. If you have suggestions or comments, we are always open and wanting for them.

Notes for Live Q&A on 01-31

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:41:58 +0000

We are starting in a couple minutes, here are some of the topics we plan on discussing in addition to questions from the guests. Please enter questions to be checked on our front page in the chat box. Our Mission About Greg & Jonathan What we learned from Season 1. Plans Artist Insider live for subscribers Release free segments AI Q&A Live, free & [...]

AI Q&A Today

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:19:53 +0000

The first *live* Artist Insider Q&A will be today at 4:05 CST. We will be using Talkshoe, so you can send in questions through the chat, or call in. The main topic, in addition to user questions, is the vision and plans for Season 2 of Artist Insider. Starting with things we learned both from the [...]

Andy Mckee – Drifting

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:13:58 +0000

This is a really great piece of acoustic work.

Artist Insider Q&A This Thursday

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:00:39 +0000

Thursday January 31st, we will hold our first Artist Insider Q&A using Talkshoe where you can call in and ask questions. In addition to answering questions focused on Talent Based Industries, we will talk about our plans for Season 2. If you cannot make the live show then you can still send in a question.

working through issues

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:26:21 +0000

Today we learned that the service that hosts our files for download had a major issue this past week. Our Season 1 shows are down, but should be back in time. Jonathan went ahead and recorded a quick show to see if this fixes some of the issues that we are experiencing around here. Download audio file [...]

podpress broken – tech support inbound

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:00:07 +0000

Podpress is a great program that we use here. It is currently not working and to help the tech support do their magic we have turned lots of stuff off and changed our theme to this. We hope that all this will be fixed very soon.

getting closer

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:00:07 +0000

Much of the base theme selection is done. We still need some programming, a logo designed, and then template graphics work done. We are looking to have a live show within the next couple weeks. Starting right is important for us. As more is done to the system, this theme we have been using for a long [...]

some work around here

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:30:46 +0000

We are working on updating the website here. We have a base theme we know we are going to use, but plan on customizing it totally to what we want. If you are interested in supporting Artist Insider you might consider volunteering some graphical or design skills. Really looking for a great logo and overall [...]

TBD

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:00:52 +0000

We are not sure what we want to put in this section. We are considering the following: Q&A – some question that are asked and the answers Live Event News – We are planning on doing out Q&A public, we also appear in different public places from time to time. something else So, if you have an idea then [...]

Next Season

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:00:11 +0000

We are in the planning stages of restarting and moving forward. Our plan is to have two seasons a year, corresponding to the traditional school semester. Watch for us in the Spring of 2008.

Wait, what happened?

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:51:03 +0000

Just a quick update. Some changes are afoot behind the scenes of Artist Insider. The general thought is that Artist Insider will continue on, but we are considering brining in some additional people to be involved with Artist Insider in different capacities. If you are interested in helping explore & showing others what it takes to [...]

Happy Birthday & Gearing up for Season 2

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:00:35 +0000

Today is the one year anniversary of Artist Insider. One year ago, we were sitting in a room for many hours brainstorming a name and finally settled on Artist Insider a year ago. We have learned a lot about being a media company, producing content, and consumption habits of our listeners over the past year. Now [...]

Moving and Talking

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:00:32 +0000

As a quick update, we are moving our archived shows at this point to use a new system. Nothing really should change here. We are also discussing the future here and how we are going to continue our mission of helping people be informed, entertained, and motivated to succeed in Talent Based Industries.

All Hallows Eve Update

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:00:17 +0000

Jeff is married and working on adjusting to married life. We are at a point where we are retooling and making decisions as to how we can improve and work through travel issues and all. There are some neat technologies that are in the works. Would you be interested in listening and being able to call [...]

October Update

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:00:18 +0000

A couple updates for you. Greg & Jonathan have done another interview and will be looking to do more in this time before Jeff gets back into the swing of it all. We plan on saving those interviews to help make sure we release on a regular basis. wallop.com/ArtistInsider Wallop is a social networking site thing that looks [...]

September Update

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:00:34 +0000

Jeff is getting married, Jonathan’s work schedule is changing, and Greg has been asked to be a guest lecturer at several universities and has added more clients. This week, Thursday evening to be exact, we will be meeting to discuss what has happened with Artist Insider, all the great points and things we have enjoyed. Then [...]

Artist Insider 18:5 – Larry Carpenter – Milk & Yogurt

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:00:48 +0000

Insider: Larry Carpenter This is our closing segment with talk about career advice and getting started. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: How do you start a book store? What is a good career path? What should a publisher do before they approach a distributor? Should someone get an MBA if they want to be in [...]

Artist Insider 18:4 – Larry Carpenter – Creative Control

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:00:40 +0000

Insider: Larry Carpenter This is the long segment, with a lot of information about all that goes into developing a book. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: What would be a typical book marketing plan be? Push & Pull Marketing What is the relationship with publishers like? Tomorrow is the last day with Larry. Running time: 13 [...]

Artist Insider 18:3 – Larry Carpenter – Leave in Tears

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 06:00:01 +0000

Insider: Larry Carpenter Larry has a great take on starting a business, and his ideas have worked. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: Start Your Business? Becoming a supplier to Faithworks Do you help publishers with cover art and marketing plans? Enjoy your weekend, we will have another segment with Larry on Monday. Running time: 12 minutes [...]

Artist Insider 18:2 – Larry Carpenter – Creates Demand

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:00:14 +0000

Insider: Larry Carpenter Ever wonder why a CD costs so much? What about a book? This segment touches on some of the costs that must be covered to get that book on the shelf. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics: Hidden costs of distribution Wholesaler Vs Distributor What a Full Service Distributor does Tomorrow lessons learned [...]

Artist Insider 18:1 – Larry Carpenter – 4,000 roles of Toilet Paper

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 06:01:21 +0000

Insider: Larry Carpenter Today we begin an interesting business side interview. Larry has a lot of experience in a field most people chalk up a magic: getting the products to the stores. This segment gives much background info leading up to where he starts his own company in 2000. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download [...]

Larry Carpenter

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 06:00:57 +0000

About: Larry can be seen in The Patriot, but is better known for his work on the business side of production and distribution. He was the President of Ingram Christian Resources, President and CEO of Spring Arbor and founded Faith Works, who basically helps get products to stores that carry christian books and materials. In 2006 [...]

Artist Insider 16:5 – Sherry Paige – Wow, How did I get here?

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:00:48 +0000

Insider: Sherry Paige This last segment with Sherry focuses on a few of her current projects. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are your some of your current projects? A sudden death of a grandparent might throw a wrinkle in our release schedule, but the plan is to begin releasing with a singer [...]

Artist Insider 16:4 – Sherry Paige – Muse

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 05:00:37 +0000

Insider: Sherry Paige Theater is at the heart of this segment. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are some of your current endeavors? What is “the book” in theater? How do you keep motivated to the end of a project? Tomorrow will be the last free segment with Sherry where she will talk about some [...]

Artist Insider 16:3 – Sherry Paige – Statler Brothers

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:00:12 +0000

Insider: Sherry Paige This special Saturday release is all about voice acting in the various forms. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the difference between voice over and dubbing? More on dubbing vs voice over Was the intro standard? How would someone get into voice over? How can someone improve on their voice? Monday will be [...]

Artist Insider 16:2 – Sherry Paige – That

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 05:00:36 +0000

Insider: Sherry Paige This segment has two parts, the first is about the Nashville Number System and determining prices for work, the second is about the process of self discovery. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the Nashville Number System? Has it caught on for other places? What is the compensation like for [...]

Artist Insider 16:1 – Sherry Paige – Double Major

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:01:04 +0000

Insider: Sherry Paige The Insider of this week is Sherry Paige who succeeded in many different areas from those we have already featured. This segment covers some early development then quickly moves into the world of music television, before there was MTV. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Did you go to College [...]

Sherry Paige

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:00:24 +0000

About: Sherry started out creating art early on with writing and music. She graduated from Vanderbilt with a double major in Political Science and Theater & Music. She has had success doing sound-alikes, vocal work on TV, background singer, writer for both theater and television.

One Day Delay

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:00:25 +0000

I, Jonathan Nation, editor, went on a trip this past weekend. I learned something that I wish I had known before the trip. My laptop we use to record the shows is not powerful enough, or something, to edit the shows. I was in the woods, on a mountain in a cabin, with electricity, attempting to [...]

Quick Update

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:00:02 +0000

A break for you this week, but not for us. We have two interviews scheduled for this Thursday and a couple more in a couple weeks. We even have some celebrity types talking with us to do an interview with them, but working schedules is the hard part. As summer ends and many people get back [...]

Artist Insider 15:5 – Jennifer Blair – 25 million albums

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:00:06 +0000

Insider: Jennifer Blair This is out last free segment with Jennifer. She tells of how she continues to improve her craft and what she expects in the future. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Would you recommend someone straight out of college start as an independent promoter? What is the difference between “Promotions” and [...]

Artist Insider 15:4 – Jennifer Blair – Who is this person?

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:00:11 +0000

Insider: Jennifer Blair Ever heard of Clearchannel; you will today. Making friends and free swag are also talked about. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are different spins “levels”? Would you contact XZY Clearchannel Station? Are there music programmers who are not music people? What do you talk to non-music people about? Do you visit stations [...]

Artist Insider 15:3 – Jennifer Blair – Break a Leg

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 05:00:35 +0000

Insider: Jennifer Blair The common theme of networking comes up today, as does more about how Jennifer promotes songs to radio programmers. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What are you paid to do? Do you set up personal appearances? How should someone contact you? What do you do first with a perspective client? How are you [...]

Artist Insider 15:2 – Jennifer Blair – Battle of Rutledge Hill

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:00:12 +0000

Insider: Jennifer Blair This segment covers a lot of the basics of music radio stations and how they work from the point of view of a promoter. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is a promoter’s relationship like with (enter role here)? Who are “Regionals”? How does a Radio Station determine if a song [...]

Artist Insider 15:1 – Jennifer Blair – Promotions

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:01:46 +0000

Insider: Jennifer Blair Jennifer is a song promoter, she helps promote songs to radio programmers. This is a good interview for anyone who has wondered “Why is this song on the radio?” Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What kind of plugging do you do? What markets do you work in? What does a promoter [...]

Jennifer Blair

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:00:41 +0000

About: Jennifer is a graduate of Belmont, with a BBA Music Business/Marketing Emphasis. She has experiance working with MCA, Mercury, Woody Bowles Company, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Bullseye Marketing, as their Director of Active Radio Marketing, and now with Jennifer Blair Promotions. Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge Contact: Jennifer Blair Promotions Phone: 615.319.2737

Artist Insider Favorite – 5: Kim Thomas 13.2

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 05:00:51 +0000

This is the fifth in a series of “Favorite Segments from Jonathan Nation” we have, and last for now. These have been in no particular order. This segment is from our interview Kim Thomas 13.2 – International Traveler. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: Someone in their musical act was organized. Networking comes up. She talks about [...]

Artist Insider Favorite – 4: Dianne Arvin 8.4

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 05:00:02 +0000

This segment is from our interview Dianne Arvin 8.4 – Number One Secret. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: This is a simple but deep segment. Her view on finding one many mentors is important. It is interesting her experience with goals. In the morning some thoughts and questions will be posted in the comments and we [...]

Artist Insider Favorite – 3: Mike Nolan 12.3

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:00:51 +0000

This segment is from our interview Mike Nolan 12:3 – Visual Writer. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: Time & Experience – the two things an independent person has to sell someone on. Most of what Mike talks about can be applied to anyone who needs to communicate a message. He really approaches his craft much [...]

Artist Insider Favorite – 2: Keith Mohr 7.4

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:00:41 +0000

This is our second review of a past episode. In the morning there will be some more thoughts in the comments and you can add your own. This segment is from our interview with Keith Mohr, 7.4 Maximum Content. Short notes from the Executive Producer, Jonathan Nation: Keith is focused on a small part of the music [...]

Artist Insider Favorite – 1: Bernie Sheahan 4.2

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 05:00:16 +0000

This week we are going to try something different. We are going to pick out five of his favorite free segments. Then sometime in the morning a few thoughts will be posted for discussion in the comments. This first segment is from our interview with Bernie Sheahan, 4.2 Kill Your Darlings. Short notes from the Executive Producer, [...]

Artist Insider 14:5 – Jeremy Cowart – Backup

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 05:00:30 +0000

Insider: Jeremy Cowart Yesterday was focused on the reason for the Africa trip, today is focused on the logistics of major international trips and some closing thoughts. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Did you know you would be doing a book while on the trip? Logistically, how did it work to travel and [...]

Artist Insider 14:4 – Jeremy Cowart – Hope in the Dark

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 05:00:46 +0000

Insider: Jeremy Cowart This is a very special segment to both Jeremy and us at Artist Insider. There is a very important story told in this segment, so we let it run. We encourage you to learn more about the issues facing the people in Africa. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What [...]

Artist Insider 14:3 – Jeremy Cowart – Four Guys

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:00:24 +0000

Insider: Jeremy Cowart It is odd when you wake up expecting to see a post you had prepped the previous night and it is not here. Well, this segment is all about photography & Flickr. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the range of a photo shoot cost? People are paid to [...]

Artist Insider 14:2 – Jeremy Cowart – Camera Phone

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Insider: Jeremy Cowart Today the discussion in about Jeremy’s time at Pixelgraser and early in his Photography career. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How did you charge your clients? Did you have a written agreement with your clients? After pixelgraser, what was next? What were the steps? Are you all digital camera now? What type of [...]

Artist Insider 14:1 – Jeremy Cowart – Punched

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:01:08 +0000

Insider: Jeremy Cowart Jeremy is mostly known for the great pictures he captures of bands, within the music industry. Today we begin with how be first expressed creative talents and his progression to being a web designer. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Where are you from & how did you get started? What [...]

Jeremy Cowart

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:00:56 +0000

About: Jeremy started his creative career as a backup singer for such bands as Alabama, John Denver, Sandi Patty, and many more when he was very young. Later when looking at college he wanted to be a painter, but others persuaded him to look at Graphic Arts. After college he worked for a couple companies and [...]

Artist Insider 13:5 – Kim Thomas – Sucker for Stories

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:00:48 +0000

Insider: Kim Thomas Continued education and current projects are the major focus today. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is your newest book titled? Where could someone purchase your book? What is your website? How do you keep yourself inspired? What was the last good book you read? Do you study anyone in particular? Tomorrow we have another [...]

Artist Insider 13:4 – Kim Thomas – Crayon

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:00:49 +0000

Insider: Kim Thomas Today the emphasis shifts to the writing industry. Kim talks about her experience and even some of the issues with the industry. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically When did you say “I love to write!”? What was the feeling of getting a book deal? How early did you get a [...]

Artist Insider 13:3 – Kim Thomas – Page One

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:00:18 +0000

Insider: Kim Thomas This might have been the hardest segment to edit form this interview, so it is slightly longer then normal. There was just too much great information in it to strip it down anymore, without loosing too much context. This segment is great for potential business professionals, too. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – [...]

Artist Insider 13:2 – Kim Thomas – International Traveler

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:57 +0000

Insider: Kim Thomas This free segment continues to focus on Say-so though many of the ideas can be applied to all arts. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Was it hard work? Did you make a living as a traveling musician? How did you get songs on National TV? One tv gig lead to another, and [...]

Artist Insider 13:1 – Kim Thomas – hpm4pwRnaam

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:01:26 +0000

Insider: Kim Thomas This was a very entertaining and informative interview. Today we begin a little over twelve minutes into the interview because this is such a great interview and is relatively long. Kim’s father was in the US military, so they did not stay in one place for very long. Her time in Japan has [...]

Kim Thomas

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:00:55 +0000

About: (official bio) Kim grew up in an artistic family that traveled from place to place on a regular basis. She spent a good bit of time in Japan, which had a major effect on the development of her creative skills. She meet Jim, who is now her husband, when she was a teenager and has [...]

Summer Break

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 05:00:30 +0000

This is a quick message from us at Artist Insider. We have noticed an increase in downloads of many of our past Free Segments. Enjoy the archives, you have been One-click subscriptions to free segments Call us: (206)600-6873 or send a quick email Please fill out a survey, thanks Download audio file (TS-13659.mp3)

Artist Insider 12:5 – Mike Nolan – The Guy That

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 05:00:18 +0000

Insider: Mike Nolan Last day with Mike; we hope you are having a good summer and Happy Independence Day, at least in the USA. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you do networking? Where can people find our work? What about brochures? What do you expect in the future? Tomorrow we are doing something a [...]

Artist Insider 12:4 – Mike Nolan – Shades of Grey

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 05:00:55 +0000

Insider: Mike Nolan Welcome back, we hope you had a good weekend. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Bernie talked about strategies, systems, or shortcuts; what are some of yours? Any resources you recommend? Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott Any more tips for someone starting out? What professionals do you use? An accountant is important? Tomorrow is the [...]

Artist Insider 12:3 – Mike Nolan – Visual Writer

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:00:42 +0000

Insider: Mike Nolan Artist tend to see the world different from most, Mike tells about how he sees the world. He also tells some about the business side of the print world. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the process of designing a brochure? Please define “call out” What type of books have [...]

Artist Insider 12:2 – Mike Nolan – Mimic

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:00:48 +0000

Insider: Mike Nolan Everyone makes mistakes; Mike talks a little about what he does when he does. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Have you become a Marketer and Salesman? What is the difference between being in-house and freelance? Flexability is important? Have you truly bombed at a job? How do you get out of a low [...]

Artist Insider 12:1 – Mike Nolan

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 05:01:58 +0000

Insider: Mike Nolan Today, we start a great interview with a wonderful author Mike Nolan, who had been mentioned by a previous Insider, Bernie Sheahan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you describe what you do? What was your first experience as a copy writer? What, in college, prepared you to be in [...]

Mike Nolan

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 05:00:28 +0000

About: Mike is a freelance writer and has been for many years. He discovered his talent when he was very young and went on to focus on it in college. He has authored many books, both as a ghost writer and original pieces. He has written tv series, documentaries, infomercials, and much more.

Artist Insider 11.5: Dennis Dearing – One-Man Band

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:00:57 +0000

Insider: Dennis Dearing Today is education and business day. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you work on improving your craft? What trade magazines would you recommend? Who do you follow, study, or have been mentored by? What is the legal structure of your production company? Any tips for someone who is looking to start [...]

Artist Insider 11.4: Dennis Dearing – Who

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 05:00:28 +0000

Insider: Dennis Dearing Lots goes into making one single CD quality song, today Dennis talks a little about it form a producer’s point of view. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is producing like? How do you explain the role of a producer? What is the range for a lower budget song? What else determines [...]

Artist Insider 11.3: Dennis Dearing – 42.7%

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 05:00:16 +0000

Insider: Dennis Dearing Co-writing, a magical time, is the main focus today. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How did you get the gig as a writer for Benson Music Group? How did you get that introduction? What exactly is a draw? With writing, is it either you have it or you don’t? When co-writing, did you [...]

Artist Insider 11.2: Dennis Dearing – Different Animal

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:00:15 +0000

Insider: Dennis Dearing Today we focus on session work. A side of the music industry most outside the industry does not know about. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Do you do a lot of demos in one day? How much would a musician receive for a demo session? What is the next level up [...]

Artist Insider 11.1: Dennis Dearing – Producer Extraordinaire

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:01:18 +0000

Insider: Dennis Dearing This first Free Segment with Dennis focuses on his college years, where he played on a record, played at Opryland, and toured with a band. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Did you do a lot of guitar playing in High School? What opportunities did you get because of attending Belmont? You [...]

Dennis Dearing

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:00:27 +0000

About: When he was four years old, Dennis received one of his best Christmas gifts ever, a tiny Roy Rogers acoustic guitar that began his love of music and specifically the guitar. After high school, he moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University, an institution which boasts such former students as country stars Vince Gill, [...]

Artist Insider 10.5: Laura Clapp – Personal Happiness and Bunnies

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:00:25 +0000

Insider: Laura Clapp This free segment focuses more on the future and some aspects of taking a song from creation to being on a CD. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the future for Laura Clapp? How would someone get intouch with you to book you? How do you get onto the college [...]

Survey Time

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:00:09 +0000

From time to time we ask our listeners to give us feedback to help us know what we are doing well and what we can improve upon. Thanks for listening and thanks for filling out our listener survey every couple months.

Artist Insider 10.4: Laura Clapp – Taking Responsibility

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:00:35 +0000

Insider: Laura Clapp Welcome back, we hope you honored your Father yesterday. This segments Laura shares who she works with, why, and a little about networking. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Do you want to tell us anything about your next album? What do you say to people who don’t have a network? When [...]

Artist Insider 10.3: Laura Clapp – Acoustic

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:00:14 +0000

Insider: Laura Clapp Today moves more into talk about the workings of the established music industry and finding endorsement deals. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Gear talk – How did you get a endorsement from Alvarez? Any suggestions for getting endorsements? What do you do with ParMusic? What’s a song pluger? So, you go to people [...]

Artist Insider 10.2: Laura Clapp – Let’s Write

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:00:15 +0000

Insider: Laura Clapp Today we start on one of Laura’s projects and end on practical services that can help an artist with some of their struggles. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What is the process of directing a ChickSinger Night? What do you thinking about when selecting the acts? Sonicbids Exactly what is a “Kit”? Is [...]

Artist Insider 10.1: Laura Clapp

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:01:47 +0000

Insider: Laura Clapp You have heard some of Laura’s music, even if you did not know it. We use part of a song by Laura Clapp for our intro and exit music. She has experience in several aspects of new marketing available for music artists today. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How [...]

Laura Clapp

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:00:57 +0000

About: Laura grew up in house full of music, and she showed proficiency in it early on. While in college she was able to explore many aspects of music, both in playing and production. She then decided to travel to the Nashville to focus on a music career. Along the way she had developed a great [...]

Artist Insider 9.5: Reed Arvin – Student of Life

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:00:09 +0000

Insider: Reed Arvin We find the last segment of an interview is often the best and most informative, this one falls into that catagory. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How do you further your education? What are some of your thoughts on the writing business? Closing thoughts and news. You have experienced some of the [...]

Artist Insider 9.4: Reed Arvin – Adverbs are the Devil

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:00:58 +0000

Insider: Reed Arvin Short questions, long answers & a little bird walking. Today is one of the best segments we have released. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Do you chart out your plots? What are some things you have learned? Tomorrow is our last free segment with Reed Arvin and it is one of [...]

Artist Insider 9.3: Reed Arvin – Cannot Find My Name

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:00:26 +0000

Insider: Reed Arvin Today Reed focuses on how international book deals happen and the process of creating a story. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically How does translating the book happen? Is finding the chemistry the biggest struggle with writing? Blood of Angles – now in Wal*Mart & other big stores How do you approach writing [...]

Artist Insider 9.2: Reed Arvin – Kinda Pitchy

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:00:45 +0000

Insider: Reed Arvin This segment really has two parts. The first part Reed talks about the change in music production and the result in society. The second part starts talking about the print industry. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically More on how the recording industry has changed How did your first book, Wind [...]

Artist Insider 9.1: Reed Arvin – Greens to Grant

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 05:01:32 +0000

Insider: Reed Arvin Today we begin a new interview with Reed Arvin, a author and husband of last week’s insider Dianne Arvin. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What was college like? After Grad School, you went international, right? How did you transition into Record Production? How well did the first Rich Mullins record do? What does [...]

Reed Arvin

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 05:00:22 +0000

About: Reed Arvin grew up on a working cattle ranch in Kansas. He studied music in college, became a successful session musician and record producer, and toured the world with a variety of artists. He now writes full time. He and his wife Dianne, a painter, split their time between homes in Nashville, TN, and St. [...]

Artist Insider 8.5: Dianne Arvin – Half-N-Half

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 05:00:53 +0000

Insider: Dianne Arvin This is the last free segment with Dianne. She tells what it is like living with another person with a creative career, tells some more tips and tricks, and closing words. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Should people contact you through ReedArvin.com? What are the differences between you and your [...]

Artist Insider 8.4: Dianne Arvin – Number One Secret

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 05:00:27 +0000

Insider: Dianne Arvin This segment is great for anyone who deals with artists in addition to artists to help understand why artists do what they do. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Any tips for artists? Other then travel, what has inspired you? What are you looking forward to? What has been the biggest supprise to [...]

Artist Insider 8.3: Dianne Arvin – Fresh

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 05:00:34 +0000

Insider: Dianne Arvin Today is all about knowing the potential buyers and keeping yourself up to date. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically What’s the largest item you have sold? Have you attempted to get into the corporate world? How has your art changed? How has the industry changed? What steps do you take to improve your [...]

Artist Insider 8.2: Dianne Arvin – Price Increase

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:00:28 +0000

Insider: Dianne Arvin This segment is great for anyone who deals with artists in addition to artists to help understand why artists do what they do. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Any business side tips & tricks? How did you deal with regection & self esteme issues? How do you decide how much to [...]

Artist Insider 8.1: Dianne Arvin

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 31 May 2006 05:01:46 +0000

Insider: Dianne Arvin Today we begin a new interview with Dianne Arvin, a painter and wife of author & producer Reed Arvin. She gives great insight that can be applied to anyone working as talent. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Where are you from originally? You began your interest in art early on? What [...]

Dianne Arvin

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 31 May 2006 05:00:23 +0000

About: Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Dianne felt that she was born with a desire and need to be an artist, and she started painting at the age of eight. As a young student, she was more interested in the pictures in the books and encyclopedias rather than the words, causing her to be [...]

Artist Insider 7.5: Keith Mohr – IndieHeaven Radio

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 30 May 2006 05:00:29 +0000

Insider: Keith Mohr Today is our last free segment with Keith with more ideas for webmasters, info for potential IndieHeaven members, and a way to find music. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What has been the most successful advertising for you? Can you tell us about the radio portion of the [...]

Artist Insider 7.4: Keith Mohr – Maximum Content

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 29 May 2006 05:00:58 +0000

Insider: Keith Mohr The foci of this segment include mistakes made, lessons learned, developing the wheel, and success Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What are some common mistakes? So, most artists want to reinvent the wheel? What is the primary lesson you have learned? Is there a max amount of content that the [...]

Artist Insider 7.3: Keith Mohr – Rattling Cages

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 26 May 2006 05:00:43 +0000

Insider: Keith Mohr This free segment tells how to get involved in IndieHeaven and more about the features. There is also talk about giving away $20,000. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: Lets define Independent Artist What is the process of getting involved? What is the difference from a free site? What was the [...]

Artist Insider 7.2: Keith Mohr – Schedules to Nametags

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 25 May 2006 05:00:06 +0000

Insider: Keith Mohr Today there is a lot of talk about the CIA Summit, where we recorded Aritst Insider 3 with Andrew Peterson and the one on one interviews in Artist Insider 6. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: How did your background prepare you for this? What is the CIA Summit? What [...]

Artist Insider 7.1: Keith Mohr

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 24 May 2006 05:01:09 +0000

Insider: Keith Mohr Today we begin a normal week at Artist Insider. Thanks to those who filled out our survey & contacted us. Keith is the founder of a community driven website, and an annual conference. He does not think of himself as a webmaster, but he has done a good job as a content manager. Direct Download [...]

Keith Mohr

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 24 May 2006 05:00:22 +0000

About: In 1997, Keith saw the future of music, and it was then he created his independent online music promotion, marketing, distribution community called “Broken Records.” Starting with just 4 artists he produced at his studio in Central Pennsylvania, the site quickly grew to 800 members in just a few years. Providing free services helped Keith [...]

Artist Insider 6.5: Michael De Vorzon

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 23 May 2006 05:01:46 +0000

Insider: Michael De Vorzon Today is the last free segment from the CIA Summit, at least for now. This one on one interview is between Jonathan Nation and Michael De Vorzon of MasterWriter a program to help songwriters. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What does MasterWriter do? Suggestions for budding actors Why [...]

Michael De Vorzon

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 23 May 2006 05:00:32 +0000

About: Michael has acting and music in his blood. He has made a career as an actor on the small and big screen and working for MasterWriter. Michael is pleased with his role in Murder at the Chat Noir. Contact: MasterWriter.com 805-892-2656

Artist Insider 6.4: Tim O’Connor

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 22 May 2006 05:01:11 +0000

Insider: Tim O’Connor This is a segment of a one on one interview between Jonathan Nation and Tim O’Connor of IndieHeaven recorded at the CIA Summit. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What is IndieHeaven? What tools do you offer? Any pointers to improve as an artist? Any pointers for businessmen? How did you move [...]

Tim O’Connor

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 22 May 2006 05:00:25 +0000

About: Tim, a former heart transplant surgical technologist, is currently the VP of Artist Relations at Indieheaven. Indieheaven is a Christian organization that gives artists the tools they need to help them build their ministry and achieve their goals. Their main emphasis is on building relationships and promoting community through prayer and support. While he was [...]

Artist Insider 6.3: Leann Pass

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 19 May 2006 05:01:00 +0000

Insider: Leann Pass This is a segment of a one on one interview between Jonathan Nation and Leann Pass of Wall Printing recorded at the CIA Summit. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What does Wall Printing do? What have you learned from Managing & Booking? Why wait on getting a manager? When should [...]

Leann Pass

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 19 May 2006 05:00:38 +0000

About: Leann has worked as a Manager and a Booking Agent and currently works as a Sales Rep for Wall Printing, with a really cool business card they call “The Flapper“. She mostly work with artist producing posters and other promotional materials through www.CCM-Biz.com. Contact: Wall Printing PO Box 1121 Franklin, TN 37065 615-642-3268

Artist Insider 6.2: Wally Nason

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 18 May 2006 05:01:22 +0000

Insider: Wally Nason This is a segment of a one on one interview between Jonathan Nation and Wally Nason of Nason Music Group recorded at the CIA Summit. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What’s the #1 mistake that new artists make? What are the first steps in achieving a vision? Establish who [...]

Wally Nason

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 18 May 2006 05:00:31 +0000

About: Worked in the music field for a long time as a school teacher, music leader, producer, and artist manager; has a Masters Degree in Music from the University of Arizona. His focus is to work with people to bring them to their next level. Contact: Nason Music Group PMB # 161 1113 Murfreesboro Rd., Ste. 106 Franklin, TN 37064 615-790-6227

Artist Insider 6.1: Daylle Deanna Schwartz

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 17 May 2006 05:00:48 +0000

Insider: Daylle Deanna Schwartz This is a segment of a one on one interview between Jonathan Nation and Daylle recorded at the CIA Summit. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What is your proudest accomplishment so far? What steps did you take to develop as a rapper? Found mentors & partners Tried a lot Had [...]

Daylle Deanna Schwartz

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 17 May 2006 05:00:43 +0000

About: (official bio) Currently an Author, Speaker, Consular & Coach, but in the past she has been a Rap Artist, Teacher, started a record label and more. She loves helping people do what they love and is a great speaker. She also currently publishes a couple emailed newsletters you can find on her official website Contact: Phone: 212-688-3504 www.daylle.com www.idontneedarecorddeal.com

One More Week

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 10 May 2006 05:00:48 +0000

We are sifting through the feedback we have received and dealing with all the traveling each of us as individuals have been on; collectively we have visited at least 5 states in the past couple weeks. We are of the mindset that we should not start and stop releasing audio, so we are trying to make [...]

Quick Update from Artist Insider

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 03 May 2006 05:00:55 +0000

This is a quick message from us at Artist Insider. We have noticed an increase in downloads of many of our past Free Segments. Notes: Still a busy time for you and us. Enjoy the archives, you have been One-click subscriptions to free segments Call us: (206)600-6873 or send a quick email Please fill out a survey, thanks One on [...]

Survey Time

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 05:00:05 +0000

Lots of people have been downloading several of our past free podcasts. We have set up a survey we would appreciate you filling out every couple months.

Updates and Breaks

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 05:00:33 +0000

We are very busy with many projects in our individual lives, from court cases, senior projects, to the NHL playoffs, weddings to plan, children to send off, graduations, and more. With everything going crazy here and some feedback we have received, we decided to give you some time to digest the content we have presented [...]

Artist Insider 5.5: Rick Cua – Hanging Out

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:00:33 +0000

Insider: Rick Cua TV, movies, arrangements, dreams, visions, and more. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What is the range of payment? How would people contact you? What exactly is sync & master? What is your role as an Artist Manager? What is the general business arrangement? Any tips to the budding artist? Rick does consulting You lead [...]

Artist Insider 5.4: Rick Cua – Balance

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:00:52 +0000

Insider: Rick Cua The focus of this segment is on an area that most people have no knowledge about. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: What came next? Publishing? What is our outlook on those early records now? Who are you publishing now? All For the King Are you taking demos? Suggestions to beginning songwriters Sheila Davis Nashville [...]

Artist Insider 5.3: Rick Cua – Where the Money is

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 05:00:26 +0000

Insider: Rick Cua There is a lot to consider in today’s free segment. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: What was the business setup? How hard was it to leave the sucessfull band? What was it like moving markets? What were the differances? Enjoy your weekend, Monday gets into suggestions, changes, and reflection. Running time: 11 [...]

Artist Insider 5.2: Rick Cua – Little Tiny Dots

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 05:00:19 +0000

Insider: Rick Cua The focus of this segment is on transitioning into an established group. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: What did the wife think? How important is it to learn when a big break happens? What was the first time like? What were the band politics like? Tomorrow, Rick gets into the business [...]

Artist Insider 5.1: Rick Cua – Heart Throb

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 05:01:18 +0000

Insider: Rick Cua Rick Cua has played in front of millions, and over a hundred thousand at one time as a part of The Outlaws. Today we start with what he does now and his path to a big stage. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: What do you do today? How [...]

Rick Cua

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 05:00:14 +0000

About: With over three decades of accomplishments in the music industry, Rick Cua brings deep convictions about the power of music to minister positive messages, along with an astute understanding of the business of music. From his earliest days of performing in his native Syracuse, New York thirty-plus years ago, Rick went on to join the [...]

Artist Insider 4.5: Bernie Sheahan – Find Your Voice and Shout

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:00:38 +0000

Insider: Bernie Sheahan This is a very deep and personal day; then gets into other aspects the business of writing. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and Topics: Everyone has to find their own style The best kind of writing The greatest thing about writing What about the business side of writing? Literary Agent Copy Editor Line Editor ghost writer Tomorrow [...]

Artist Insider 4.4: Bernie Sheahan – Laugh and Cry

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 05:00:12 +0000

Insider: Bernie Sheahan We hope you had a great holiday. Today starts by finishing discussion of “work for hire” then moves into other golden nuggets of wisdom. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and Topics: More about Work for Hire What is your favorite kind of gig? Kill fees Have you googled yourself, Bernie Sheahan? Have the [...]

Artist Insider 4.3: Bernie Sheahan – In Your Head

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:00:19 +0000

Insider: Bernie Sheahan Today gets more into options, philosophies, and how stuff works. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and Topics: You have to have confidantes in that you can create more What would happen if you lost all your work? How much are people paid for freelance work? How do you decide how much to [...]

Artist Insider 4.2: Bernie Sheahan – Kill Your Darlings

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:02 +0000

Insider: Bernie Sheahan This segment really gets into how Bernie came to be a writer and suggestions she has for others. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: CCM & the Nashville Scene Hot Homes a whimsical column about whatever Bernie wanted to write about. Were you doing other stuff while writing Hot Homes? Disorganization [...]

Artist Insider 4.1: Bernie Sheahan – The Great American Novel

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:01:00 +0000

Insider: Bernie Sheahan With this interview, we are trying some different stuff with the formatting of the free segments and would love your comments. Today, we start a great interview with a wonderful author Bernie Sheahan. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: Where are you from? How did you get involved in [...]

Bernie Sheahan

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:00:04 +0000

About: Bernie is a wonderfully creative, energetic, and humorous individual. She has a strong background in the music industry before finding her writing voice. Author of the column “Hot Homes” in the Nashville Scene, hundreds of band and musician bios, and many freelance projects. She loves to help people and tells what is on her mind. Contact: Website: [...]

Artist Insider 3.5: Andrew Peterson – Today and Tomorrow

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:00:17 +0000

Insider: Andrew Peterson Current situation, advice, and projects. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: What does the current label do for you? Chasing sales vs generating sales Do you have a booking agent? What other professional staff? How do you use Andrew-Peterson.com? Biggest piece of advice? Play where you can play Have a record fans can buy Any [...]

Artist Insider 3.4: Andrew Peterson – High Five

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 05:00:34 +0000

Insider: Andrew Peterson Today, the relationship until the breakup & reaction after. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: During the record deal, what was the relationship with the label like? Business Associates The Disappearing Popular Songwriter (Article) What info did you get from the label? Sales? Issues with pride What is picking up the option [...]

Artist Insider 3.3: Andrew Peterson – Ask lots of Questions

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 05:00:15 +0000

Insider: Andrew Peterson Today focuses on the first record deal Andrew signed. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: How did you get on a label? You do a showcase for them? What is negotiating process like? Role of the Manager Dealing with the Business vs the Artistry How did you learn about the business side? How [...]

Artist Insider 3.2: Andrew Peterson – To Nashville and Back

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 05:00:01 +0000

Insider: Andrew Peterson Today is mostly about the early steps as professional before signing a record deal. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: When did you decide to record something? Support of your spouse As an indy artist, what was your view of the Music Industry & how has it changed? The Wind [...]

Artist Insider 3.1: Andrew Peterson – Most Talented

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:01:37 +0000

Insider: Andrew Peterson This is a great interview with a lot of deep insight. Today is background that many can empathies with and the base work for the rest of the interview. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and comments: How did you get into music originally? How did you move from [...]

Andrew Peterson

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:00:10 +0000

About: Singer, Songwriter, storyteller and Father. He has been with a label, was dropped from his label, now he has a special label deal where the label only provides distribution and limited marketing. Contact: Website: www.Andrew-Peterson.com (Official Bio) Concert Booking: The Breen Agency 615-777-2227 Management & General Info: Christie Bragg – Bragg Management 615-352-5509

Artist Insider 2.5: Tom Bogan – Past and Future

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 06:00:37 +0000

Insider: Tom Bogan This is our final day with Tom, it is one of the best. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions & Topics: More pointers Knowing what you know now, would you do it again? Any advice for people who dream of being a CFO? It’s not glamorous What are some books? What are you doing now? Pointers: look [...]

Artist Insider 2.4: Tom Bogan – Negotiations & Pointers

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 06:00:46 +0000

Insider: Tom Bogan Welcome back, Tom goes into ways to save money and things to think about when negotiating publishing contracts. There are a few great pointers. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Discussion: Who does the CFO deal with? How long do negotiations go? What are five pointers for the budding songwriter? We ran out of [...]

Artist Insider 2.3: Tom Bogan – Money & Songwriters

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:00:17 +0000

Insider: Tom Bogan Day 3 is a little shorter then yesterday with a heavy focus on the flow of money and songwriters. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Subjects: So, this is not as simple as people would think? Do other countries have multiple PROs? PRO = Performing Rights Organization, ASCAP, SESAC & BMI in the [...]

Artist Insider 2.2: Tom Bogan – Foreign and Domestic

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:00:02 +0000

Insider: Tom Bogan Day 2 with Tom Bogan and it gets deep. We pick up right where we left off yesterday talking about getting a publisher. There is a real emphasis on topics that songwriters need to know. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and Topics: When will someone exploit my work? Demos can [...]

Artist Insider 2.1: Tom Bogan

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 06:01:21 +0000

Insider: Tom Bogan A while back we sat down with Tom Bogan of KMA Business Advisers, former CFO of Brentwood Benson Music Publishing, a division of BMG. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Questions and topics: How did you start in the music business? Consolidation is how the business goes? What does the accounting department do? What [...]

Tom Bogan

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 06:00:25 +0000

About: After obtaining his CPA while employed by Deloitte & Touche in New York, Tom began his career as a financial executive in the music industry at PolyGram in the late 1970’s. During the years that followed Tom held positions as VP of Finance and/or CFO for newly formed divisions of such notable major and independent [...]

Artist Insider 1.2: About Artist Insider

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:00:02 +0000

This is our second free daily segment. This segment ends out intro to Artist Insider. We have added a phone number you can call to ask a question that we will save until we find the appropriate person to answer it. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Topics and items mentioned: Scam Stories The [...]

Artist Insider 1.1: Meet Jeff & Greg

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:00:10 +0000

This sample is an intro into Artist Insider. As this is the first item we are releasing, many things will be tweaked and changed over the next many months. Direct Download as an MP3 Subscriptions information – download each day automatically Items in this show: About Greg and Jeff Greg is into self defense & collects lawyer jokes Jeff looks forward [...]

Tomorrow, Tomorrow

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:00:55 +0000

Tomorrow will be the first day we release audio, baring something like a major computer melt down. A few things still have to be done & as time passes, this website will grow. We are interested in feedback. We have made it easy, just fill out a form and press one button to send.

Getting started

rss@artistinsider.com (www.ArtistInsider.com) — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:16 +0000

The hardest and most important thing with any and all companies is getting started properly. We are in the process of recording enough shows to make sure we do not run out of great content to release, developing branding items (this site & intro stuff for the podcast), and looking for additional sponsors.

Artist Insider

discussing plans

RSS Update

Planning to Plan

Summer Break

Artist Insider Q&A – Great Royal Twitter

*Live* Artist Insider Q&A, this Thursday (May 8th:5:05 EST)

What is a Podcast?

Artist Insider Q&A – Independent Quality

*Live* Q&A Thursday April 10th

New webhost

Summit Lessons

plans go boom

Quick update from the CIA Summit

Artist Insider Q&A – Conference & Convention Summit

Summit Time

*Live* Q&A Thursday March 27th 5:05EST

RSS is your Friend

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-03-13 Video Copyright Producer

*Live Q&A this Thursday 5:05 EST

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-02-28 Business Independent Publishing

Q&A Showprep for Feburary 28th, 5:05EST

Call for People

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-02-14 PodcampNashville Legislation

AI Q&A 2008-02-14 5:05EST

Tweaking & Updating

Archives Back

Artist Insider Q&A 2008-01-31 Looking to Season 2

New Theme – Not Finished

Notes for Live Q&A on 01-31

AI Q&A Today

Andy Mckee – Drifting

Artist Insider Q&A This Thursday

working through issues

podpress broken – tech support inbound

getting closer

some work around here

TBD

Next Season

Wait, what happened?

Happy Birthday & Gearing up for Season 2

Moving and Talking

All Hallows Eve Update

October Update

September Update

Artist Insider 18:5 – Larry Carpenter – Milk & Yogurt

Artist Insider 18:4 – Larry Carpenter – Creative Control

Artist Insider 18:3 – Larry Carpenter – Leave in Tears

Artist Insider 18:2 – Larry Carpenter – Creates Demand

Artist Insider 18:1 – Larry Carpenter – 4,000 roles of Toilet Paper

Larry Carpenter

Artist Insider 16:5 – Sherry Paige – Wow, How did I get here?

Artist Insider 16:4 – Sherry Paige – Muse

Artist Insider 16:3 – Sherry Paige – Statler Brothers

Artist Insider 16:2 – Sherry Paige – That

Artist Insider 16:1 – Sherry Paige – Double Major

Sherry Paige

One Day Delay

Quick Update

Artist Insider 15:5 – Jennifer Blair – 25 million albums

Artist Insider 15:4 – Jennifer Blair – Who is this person?

Artist Insider 15:3 – Jennifer Blair – Break a Leg

Artist Insider 15:2 – Jennifer Blair – Battle of Rutledge Hill

Artist Insider 15:1 – Jennifer Blair – Promotions

Jennifer Blair

Artist Insider Favorite – 5: Kim Thomas 13.2

Artist Insider Favorite – 4: Dianne Arvin 8.4

Artist Insider Favorite – 3: Mike Nolan 12.3

Artist Insider Favorite – 2: Keith Mohr 7.4

Artist Insider Favorite – 1: Bernie Sheahan 4.2

Artist Insider 14:5 – Jeremy Cowart – Backup

Artist Insider 14:4 – Jeremy Cowart – Hope in the Dark

Artist Insider 14:3 – Jeremy Cowart – Four Guys

Artist Insider 14:2 – Jeremy Cowart – Camera Phone

Artist Insider 14:1 – Jeremy Cowart – Punched

Jeremy Cowart

Artist Insider 13:5 – Kim Thomas – Sucker for Stories

Artist Insider 13:4 – Kim Thomas – Crayon

Artist Insider 13:3 – Kim Thomas – Page One

Artist Insider 13:2 – Kim Thomas – International Traveler

Live Artist Insider Q&A, this Thursday (May 8th:5:05 EST)

Live Q&A Thursday April 10th

Live Q&A Thursday March 27th 5:05EST