by D Grant Smith | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Growth Farming
Is it strange or interesting to find another drummer on the podcast? We’re just multifaceted artists, not just musicians with sticks who like to hit things, ha! I was intrigued by Roberto Hernandez from the first message he sent me. Perhaps that’s because...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Community Building, DIY Artist Route Podcast
“I’m just a music super fan who likes to dress up in silly clothes and dance.” That’s not only a great line from my good buddy, fellow musician coach, platform leader and hero, it’s who he is. It’s who Carlos Castillo is that makes...
by D Grant Smith | Apr 14, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
If you want to talk to someone who has proven time and again how to build a strong audience base, you talk to Rick Barker. The man behind Music Industry Blueprint and the former manager of Taylor Swift is not stranger to building a passionate following. He’s...
by D Grant Smith | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Every now and then the “recommended” notification on Twitter will suggest someone to you who is actually a good fit. A few months back, the recommendation was for Jon Nastor. After looking at his profile and seeing that he’s a drummer, and...
by D Grant Smith | Sep 7, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Listen/Download the Podcast conversation here: Shaine Freeman is a really good example of people who value connections. As a musician, you’ve heard a whole lot of people talk about why you need to build your contact list, grow your connections with people in the...