The NoteSpire Music Artist Impact Archive Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-notespire-music-artist-impact The Artist Impact Archive features past episodes designed to equip and encourage independent Christian artists. Each conversation is filled with artist development insights, creative tips, and faith-centered encouragement to help you grow in confidence, sharpen your gifts, and expand your impact. Though no longer recording new episodes, this collection remains a timeless resource to inspire your artistry. Listen anytime on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. 2022 NoteSpire Music LLC 9e36feaa-43cc-5f6d-91be-d5296b8c661d no en Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:56:53 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:56:17 -0500 http://notespiremusic.com https://img.transistor.fm/9NzfMrLLmOjfzos5SmaqzggxS8Tpng4u2e6WntdTteE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NzE4LzE2NjY2/MzEwNTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The NoteSpire Music Artist Impact Archive http://notespiremusic.com episodic NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller The Artist Impact Archive features past episodes designed to equip and encourage independent Christian artists. Each conversation is filled with artist development insights, creative tips, and faith-centered encouragement to help you grow in confidence, sharpen your gifts, and expand your impact. Though no longer recording new episodes, this collection remains a timeless resource to inspire your artistry. Listen anytime on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. The Artist Impact Archive features past episodes designed to equip and encourage independent Christian artists. music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, NoteSpire Music LLC infor@notespiremusic.com No No Episode #76 - Introducing The Artist Amplifier Community 76 76 Episode #76 - Introducing The Artist Amplifier Community full 5f9c9a0e-b139-422f-9ecb-a4d853fc243d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5c0eb39 It’s been a minute, but the Artist Impact Podcast is back - and this time, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs are here with something BIG!

In this episode, Nate and Paul introduce the Artist Amplifier Community, a brand-new space created to help Christian indie artists grow their reach, strengthen their faith, and find real support along the journey. They share the heart behind this new initiative, why community matters so much for artists today, and how they’ll personally be walking alongside members to help them use their gifts and talents to make a Kingdom impact.

Whether you’re just starting out, in a season of rebuilding, or looking to take your music ministry further, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up - because your voice matters.

Tune in, learn more about the Artist Amplifier Community, and find out how you can join!

]]> It’s been a minute, but the Artist Impact Podcast is back - and this time, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs are here with something BIG!

In this episode, Nate and Paul introduce the Artist Amplifier Community, a brand-new space created to help Christian indie artists grow their reach, strengthen their faith, and find real support along the journey. They share the heart behind this new initiative, why community matters so much for artists today, and how they’ll personally be walking alongside members to help them use their gifts and talents to make a Kingdom impact.

Whether you’re just starting out, in a season of rebuilding, or looking to take your music ministry further, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up - because your voice matters.

Tune in, learn more about the Artist Amplifier Community, and find out how you can join!

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1558 It’s been a minute, but the Artist Impact Podcast is back - and this time, hosts Nate Miller and Paul Gibbs are here with something BIG!

In this episode, Nate and Paul introduce the Artist Amplifier Community, a brand-new space created to help Christian indie artists grow their reach, strengthen their faith, and find real support along the journey. They share the heart behind this new initiative, why community matters so much for artists today, and how they’ll personally be walking alongside members to help them use their gifts and talents to make a Kingdom impact.

Whether you’re just starting out, in a season of rebuilding, or looking to take your music ministry further, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up - because your voice matters.

Tune in, learn more about the Artist Amplifier Community, and find out how you can join!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #75 - Success Principles 75 75 Episode #75 - Success Principles full ea02aaae-7978-4776-b165-4b837097d586 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c64b504 Success. We all hope for it. We all aspire to achieve it in some fashion. But what does it mean to become a successful independent musician? And how do we get there?  Welcome to a new series of episodes as we unpack these concepts, questions, and yes, some helpful answers along the way, as we dive into this fascinating yet elusive topic we all call "Success". 

]]> Success. We all hope for it. We all aspire to achieve it in some fashion. But what does it mean to become a successful independent musician? And how do we get there?  Welcome to a new series of episodes as we unpack these concepts, questions, and yes, some helpful answers along the way, as we dive into this fascinating yet elusive topic we all call "Success". 

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1442 Success. We all hope for it. We all aspire to achieve it in some fashion. But what does it mean to become a successful independent musician? And how do we get there?  Welcome to a new series of episodes as we unpack these concepts, questions, and yes, some helpful answers along the way, as we dive into this fascinating yet elusive topic we all call "Success". 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #74 - Cassettes Are Back? 74 74 Episode #74 - Cassettes Are Back? full 6a7823b8-3e2f-43f0-9dc7-3d84c329b06a https://share.transistor.fm/s/07f5ff02 Cassettes are back? From its meteoric rise in 1963, surpassing the popularity and portability of vinyl, to its eventual demise at the hands of the mighty CD, the little audio cassette has had an interesting and historical impact on the music industry. Suddenly, after all these years, there's a steady and undeniable resurgence in popularity of this once great listening format. Believe it or not, cassettes are back! What sort of impact will they have again for the independent musician just like you? Let's find out!

]]> Cassettes are back? From its meteoric rise in 1963, surpassing the popularity and portability of vinyl, to its eventual demise at the hands of the mighty CD, the little audio cassette has had an interesting and historical impact on the music industry. Suddenly, after all these years, there's a steady and undeniable resurgence in popularity of this once great listening format. Believe it or not, cassettes are back! What sort of impact will they have again for the independent musician just like you? Let's find out!

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:45:19 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2164 Cassettes are back? From its meteoric rise in 1963, surpassing the popularity and portability of vinyl, to its eventual demise at the hands of the mighty CD, the little audio cassette has had an interesting and historical impact on the music industry. Suddenly, after all these years, there's a steady and undeniable resurgence in popularity of this once great listening format. Believe it or not, cassettes are back! What sort of impact will they have again for the independent musician just like you? Let's find out!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #73 - Dennise Nichole Dittman Interview 73 73 Episode #73 - Dennise Nichole Dittman Interview full 0d94e2ca-8701-49b9-8a7f-49bdd0dc7734 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ea712db This episode features singer and recording artist Dennise Nichole Dittman talking about her musical journey from a young girl singing in churches to a 16-year career as an opera singer to her current work as a Christian musician. Along the way, she discusses how performing music has changed over the years and how she finally found fulfillment after leaving secular music for a Christian music ministry with her husband in 2010. Dennise also offers advice to independent musicians on marketing their music and how to be more creative with their content.  

]]> This episode features singer and recording artist Dennise Nichole Dittman talking about her musical journey from a young girl singing in churches to a 16-year career as an opera singer to her current work as a Christian musician. Along the way, she discusses how performing music has changed over the years and how she finally found fulfillment after leaving secular music for a Christian music ministry with her husband in 2010. Dennise also offers advice to independent musicians on marketing their music and how to be more creative with their content.  

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:31:29 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3139 This episode features singer and recording artist Dennise Nichole Dittman talking about her musical journey from a young girl singing in churches to a 16-year career as an opera singer to her current work as a Christian musician. Along the way, she discusses how performing music has changed over the years and how she finally found fulfillment after leaving secular music for a Christian music ministry with her husband in 2010. Dennise also offers advice to independent musicians on marketing their music and how to be more creative with their content.  

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #72 - Marketing Your Music 72 72 Episode #72 - Marketing Your Music full 8267e824-1df5-45a8-8300-67aed8154f57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46d88305 Technology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not getting the results, or the response, you had hoped for, it might be your lack of marketing. Love it or hate it, marketing and promoting yourself as a musician is paramount nowadays, especially for the independent artist. Let's talk about some of the roadblocks you might be facing, how to overcome them, and how to go about promoting yourself in today's saturated artist pool. 

]]> Technology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not getting the results, or the response, you had hoped for, it might be your lack of marketing. Love it or hate it, marketing and promoting yourself as a musician is paramount nowadays, especially for the independent artist. Let's talk about some of the roadblocks you might be facing, how to overcome them, and how to go about promoting yourself in today's saturated artist pool. 

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 22:30:56 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1782 Technology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not getting the results, or the response, you had hoped for, it might be your lack of marketing. Love it or hate it, marketing and promoting yourself as a musician is paramount nowadays, especially for the independent artist. Let's talk about some of the roadblocks you might be facing, how to overcome them, and how to go about promoting yourself in today's saturated artist pool. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #71 - DIY Musician with a DAY Job 71 71 Episode #71 - DIY Musician with a DAY Job full 8f4833dc-a530-4137-ab36-6bb16360e001 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e05f1dbe Being a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams. 

]]> Being a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams. 

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:10:02 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2280 Being a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #70 - Instagram for Musicians 70 70 Episode #70 - Instagram for Musicians full fc1b61af-65c2-404a-9a8b-a63ee5e50ceb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c703e6c With over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of this powerful tool for musicians. 

]]> With over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of this powerful tool for musicians. 

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:47:07 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2405 With over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of this powerful tool for musicians. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #69 - More Social Media Tips 69 69 Episode #69 - More Social Media Tips full 683a5844-9b2e-417c-8ca4-2147f4acee8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/407440c6 We're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach. 

]]> We're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach. 

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:40:30 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2755 We're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #68 - The Post-Production Blues 68 68 Episode #68 - The Post-Production Blues full 793ed0f3-0305-4715-8c4a-54a3f7b96e79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/921fc984 We've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some point in our careers. What causes these "post-production blues"? What can we learn from them? And how can we turn them around in our favor? Tune in to this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast. 

]]> We've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some point in our careers. What causes these "post-production blues"? What can we learn from them? And how can we turn them around in our favor? Tune in to this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast. 

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:26:30 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2622 We've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some point in our careers. What causes these "post-production blues"? What can we learn from them? And how can we turn them around in our favor? Tune in to this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #67 - Creating a Set List 67 67 Episode #67 - Creating a Set List full 99bc5255-b076-4c9c-afdd-a242cf8362cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/729bb8d4 While the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think through your set first can elevate your live performances and up your professional game. Everything from preventing vocal burnout to increasing your chances of attracting and maintaining new audiences can be helped by this one, simple step. Let's dive in and talk about how to create a successful set list! 

]]> While the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think through your set first can elevate your live performances and up your professional game. Everything from preventing vocal burnout to increasing your chances of attracting and maintaining new audiences can be helped by this one, simple step. Let's dive in and talk about how to create a successful set list! 

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:44:01 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2456 While the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think through your set first can elevate your live performances and up your professional game. Everything from preventing vocal burnout to increasing your chances of attracting and maintaining new audiences can be helped by this one, simple step. Let's dive in and talk about how to create a successful set list! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #66 - Social Media Tips 66 66 Episode #66 - Social Media Tips full 641633c2-c982-45b1-a64c-a0a58315e287 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbd41906 We all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> We all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:17:21 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2011 We all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #65 - New Year's Resolutions 2024 65 65 Episode #65 - New Year's Resolutions 2024 full f135160f-9cd4-4b8b-a9d2-83c66c76a5b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58bbce43 It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calendar year. It's a worthwhile journey. Let's dive in! 

]]> It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calendar year. It's a worthwhile journey. Let's dive in! 

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:46:00 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2322 It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calendar year. It's a worthwhile journey. Let's dive in! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #64 - Christmas Song Fun! 64 64 Episode #64 - Christmas Song Fun! full 52e7be53-c3b8-4bf9-a6e5-456a42269af2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/683839bd On this episode host Paul Gibbs talks about Christmas songs, public domain, choosing songs to put on your next project, and some fun facts and trivia about some of the wonderful songs that are such a huge part of our Christmas season!

]]> On this episode host Paul Gibbs talks about Christmas songs, public domain, choosing songs to put on your next project, and some fun facts and trivia about some of the wonderful songs that are such a huge part of our Christmas season!

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:19:00 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1992 On this episode host Paul Gibbs talks about Christmas songs, public domain, choosing songs to put on your next project, and some fun facts and trivia about some of the wonderful songs that are such a huge part of our Christmas season!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #63 Balancing Music And A Day Job 63 63 Episode #63 Balancing Music And A Day Job full 10250b21-d67f-4862-b3e8-2c288e3ce506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e90c90d For many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not do it. 

In this episode we explore some ways to try and make both "have to's" coexist in a peaceful manner, and minimize that frustration that often takes over and drains what energy we have left. We'll discuss things like being intentional about our goals, setting priorities, and finding those little slots of time that we all have, but may be not using in the best way.

]]> For many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not do it. 

In this episode we explore some ways to try and make both "have to's" coexist in a peaceful manner, and minimize that frustration that often takes over and drains what energy we have left. We'll discuss things like being intentional about our goals, setting priorities, and finding those little slots of time that we all have, but may be not using in the best way.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:54:00 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1482 For many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not do it. 

In this episode we explore some ways to try and make both "have to's" coexist in a peaceful manner, and minimize that frustration that often takes over and drains what energy we have left. We'll discuss things like being intentional about our goals, setting priorities, and finding those little slots of time that we all have, but may be not using in the best way.

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #62 - Handling Criticism 62 62 Episode #62 - Handling Criticism full e32c0d50-0367-4c38-98ca-5eb0c34cf9a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/136c5b27 Everyone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspired to create. So, how do we handle real criticism and keep moving forward as an artist today? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Everyone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspired to create. So, how do we handle real criticism and keep moving forward as an artist today? Tune in and find out! 

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3298 Everyone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspired to create. So, how do we handle real criticism and keep moving forward as an artist today? Tune in and find out! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #61 - Memorizing Your Music 61 61 Episode #61 - Memorizing Your Music full 563c8fe4-2a1a-4e7f-bf06-526fc6128f3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a590ef37 Memorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> Memorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3009 Memorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #60 - To Cover, Or Not To Cover (Songs)? 60 60 Episode #60 - To Cover, Or Not To Cover (Songs)? full dbbcb39c-42dc-4182-826e-d240533b0771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f04bfac To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. 

Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the originals, like "Twist And Shout" (Beatles, '63, original by The Top Notes, '61) and "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston, '92, original by Dolly Parton '74). The familiarity of a cover song, combined with your own personal touch can be a winning combination. 

But there some things that cover songs will not do for you as well. And in this podcast we explore some of the advantage, and disadvantages, of making cover songs a part of your musical career!

]]> To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. 

Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the originals, like "Twist And Shout" (Beatles, '63, original by The Top Notes, '61) and "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston, '92, original by Dolly Parton '74). The familiarity of a cover song, combined with your own personal touch can be a winning combination. 

But there some things that cover songs will not do for you as well. And in this podcast we explore some of the advantage, and disadvantages, of making cover songs a part of your musical career!

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:07:34 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1938 To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. 

Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the originals, like "Twist And Shout" (Beatles, '63, original by The Top Notes, '61) and "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston, '92, original by Dolly Parton '74). The familiarity of a cover song, combined with your own personal touch can be a winning combination. 

But there some things that cover songs will not do for you as well. And in this podcast we explore some of the advantage, and disadvantages, of making cover songs a part of your musical career!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #59 - How to Stay Motivated 59 59 Episode #59 - How to Stay Motivated full 183cf4e4-d4b7-497b-8b1f-f9e04d3fc7a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e50cb5c Are you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development and use of our God-given musical talents? Let's discuss that, and more, in this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> Are you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development and use of our God-given musical talents? Let's discuss that, and more, in this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:04:39 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2609 Are you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development and use of our God-given musical talents? Let's discuss that, and more, in this episode of the Artist Impact podcast. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #58 - Are You Overthinking It? 57 57 Episode #58 - Are You Overthinking It? full 7654c811-f7c8-4ea7-bd93-8dbc6e34d442 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47a9cd0c As musicians, we want our songs to be, well, perfect. And we start out feeling great about the music - the lyrics are meaningful, the arrangement is awesome, the instrumentation is spot on. But somewhere along the way, the good feeling starts to fade. The newness wears off. It just doesn't sound as good as it did when we started. 

And we starting thinking about it. 

And thinking about it some more. 

Maybe if we change a couple of words in the second verse? Is the guitar solo too harsh? Add harmony to the third line of the third verse? Yeah, that should do it! 

But it doesn't. 

Could you be overthinking it? In this episode, we'll talk about how to take a fresh look at your creative process, whether original songs or covers, and examine some ways to help you stop overthinking your music! 

]]> As musicians, we want our songs to be, well, perfect. And we start out feeling great about the music - the lyrics are meaningful, the arrangement is awesome, the instrumentation is spot on. But somewhere along the way, the good feeling starts to fade. The newness wears off. It just doesn't sound as good as it did when we started. 

And we starting thinking about it. 

And thinking about it some more. 

Maybe if we change a couple of words in the second verse? Is the guitar solo too harsh? Add harmony to the third line of the third verse? Yeah, that should do it! 

But it doesn't. 

Could you be overthinking it? In this episode, we'll talk about how to take a fresh look at your creative process, whether original songs or covers, and examine some ways to help you stop overthinking your music! 

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2079 As musicians, we want our songs to be, well, perfect. And we start out feeling great about the music - the lyrics are meaningful, the arrangement is awesome, the instrumentation is spot on. But somewhere along the way, the good feeling starts to fade. The newness wears off. It just doesn't sound as good as it did when we started. 

And we starting thinking about it. 

And thinking about it some more. 

Maybe if we change a couple of words in the second verse? Is the guitar solo too harsh? Add harmony to the third line of the third verse? Yeah, that should do it! 

But it doesn't. 

Could you be overthinking it? In this episode, we'll talk about how to take a fresh look at your creative process, whether original songs or covers, and examine some ways to help you stop overthinking your music! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #57 - An Interview with Josie and Tinamarie of The Josie Awards 58 58 Episode #57 - An Interview with Josie and Tinamarie of The Josie Awards full 18e7448f-dd2c-4019-80ef-e9e92eebd330 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83f4f4b4 "​The Josie Music Awards is the premiere music event within the independent music industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence globally.  The JMAs honor exceptional talent, hard work, growth, and outstanding bodies of work, and contributions to those who inspire us, encourage us, and shape the culture of the global independent music industry."

In this special Episode of the NoteSpire Music Artist Impact, hosts Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller talk with daughter/mother team Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino, Co-Owners of The Josie Association and the Josie Music Awards, the largest music award show in the independent music industry. The annual JMA event brings in thousands from around the globe, and is the ultimate recognition for talents in the independent music industry, and remains laser focused on the music aspect of the entertainment world. The 9th Annual (2023) awards event will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, October 22. 

Josie and Tinamarie share stories about past JMA Awards events, and talk about how they got started, from Josie's interviews with music professionals (she still hopes to interview Dolly Parton!), The Josie Show (radio talk show), JMA Radio, Indies Voice Magazine, the Bobby Ray Boone Music Foundation, and much more! 

Don't miss this special interview! And visit their website at www.josiemusicawards.com to learn more!

]]> "​The Josie Music Awards is the premiere music event within the independent music industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence globally.  The JMAs honor exceptional talent, hard work, growth, and outstanding bodies of work, and contributions to those who inspire us, encourage us, and shape the culture of the global independent music industry."

In this special Episode of the NoteSpire Music Artist Impact, hosts Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller talk with daughter/mother team Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino, Co-Owners of The Josie Association and the Josie Music Awards, the largest music award show in the independent music industry. The annual JMA event brings in thousands from around the globe, and is the ultimate recognition for talents in the independent music industry, and remains laser focused on the music aspect of the entertainment world. The 9th Annual (2023) awards event will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, October 22. 

Josie and Tinamarie share stories about past JMA Awards events, and talk about how they got started, from Josie's interviews with music professionals (she still hopes to interview Dolly Parton!), The Josie Show (radio talk show), JMA Radio, Indies Voice Magazine, the Bobby Ray Boone Music Foundation, and much more! 

Don't miss this special interview! And visit their website at www.josiemusicawards.com to learn more!

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:16:32 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2443 "​The Josie Music Awards is the premiere music event within the independent music industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence globally.  The JMAs honor exceptional talent, hard work, growth, and outstanding bodies of work, and contributions to those who inspire us, encourage us, and shape the culture of the global independent music industry."

In this special Episode of the NoteSpire Music Artist Impact, hosts Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller talk with daughter/mother team Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino, Co-Owners of The Josie Association and the Josie Music Awards, the largest music award show in the independent music industry. The annual JMA event brings in thousands from around the globe, and is the ultimate recognition for talents in the independent music industry, and remains laser focused on the music aspect of the entertainment world. The 9th Annual (2023) awards event will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, October 22. 

Josie and Tinamarie share stories about past JMA Awards events, and talk about how they got started, from Josie's interviews with music professionals (she still hopes to interview Dolly Parton!), The Josie Show (radio talk show), JMA Radio, Indies Voice Magazine, the Bobby Ray Boone Music Foundation, and much more! 

Don't miss this special interview! And visit their website at www.josiemusicawards.com to learn more!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #56 - BMI Now For-Profit. Now What? 56 56 Episode #56 - BMI Now For-Profit. Now What? full ea7af669-d0a2-46c3-8b73-1841a71e13f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40595fbe BMI (or Broadcast Music, Inc.) moves to a for-profit business model for the first time since their founding in 1939 and the music industry is abuzz with responses, both positive and not so positive, from industry leaders, such as ASCAP, as well as the very song-writers and publishers registered to the popular U.S. PRO. What does this mean to the artists and creators who are members of BMI and what will happen to the royalties due to those original copyright holders when profits are also due to share holders or investors? Find out in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast. 

]]> BMI (or Broadcast Music, Inc.) moves to a for-profit business model for the first time since their founding in 1939 and the music industry is abuzz with responses, both positive and not so positive, from industry leaders, such as ASCAP, as well as the very song-writers and publishers registered to the popular U.S. PRO. What does this mean to the artists and creators who are members of BMI and what will happen to the royalties due to those original copyright holders when profits are also due to share holders or investors? Find out in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast. 

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2335 BMI (or Broadcast Music, Inc.) moves to a for-profit business model for the first time since their founding in 1939 and the music industry is abuzz with responses, both positive and not so positive, from industry leaders, such as ASCAP, as well as the very song-writers and publishers registered to the popular U.S. PRO. What does this mean to the artists and creators who are members of BMI and what will happen to the royalties due to those original copyright holders when profits are also due to share holders or investors? Find out in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast. 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #55 - Making Music A Priority - Do I Have To? 55 55 Episode #55 - Making Music A Priority - Do I Have To? full 112c847f-a912-4574-ab7d-892f23293353 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9b96b22 We all have things in our lives that we "could do", "should do", or "want to do". But the things that take priority and usually get done, are the things we "have to" do. But unfortunately for many music artists, their music doesn't fall into that category. Which may be why you aren't reaching your goals (if you have any goals) or making progress in your music career.

Do you have to make music? Or do you just think it would nice? 

In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some thoughts and ideas on how to set long and short-term goals, set aside time each week for working your craft, and be consistent when it comes to committing to that time.

In other words, moving our music to the "have to do it" category, which will help us set, and reach, our goals!


]]> We all have things in our lives that we "could do", "should do", or "want to do". But the things that take priority and usually get done, are the things we "have to" do. But unfortunately for many music artists, their music doesn't fall into that category. Which may be why you aren't reaching your goals (if you have any goals) or making progress in your music career.

Do you have to make music? Or do you just think it would nice? 

In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some thoughts and ideas on how to set long and short-term goals, set aside time each week for working your craft, and be consistent when it comes to committing to that time.

In other words, moving our music to the "have to do it" category, which will help us set, and reach, our goals!


]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1194 We all have things in our lives that we "could do", "should do", or "want to do". But the things that take priority and usually get done, are the things we "have to" do. But unfortunately for many music artists, their music doesn't fall into that category. Which may be why you aren't reaching your goals (if you have any goals) or making progress in your music career.

Do you have to make music? Or do you just think it would nice? 

In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some thoughts and ideas on how to set long and short-term goals, set aside time each week for working your craft, and be consistent when it comes to committing to that time.

In other words, moving our music to the "have to do it" category, which will help us set, and reach, our goals!


]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #54 - Ruts & Relationships 54 54 Episode #54 - Ruts & Relationships full f1988408-19ee-4816-aa64-c59624023363 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f46f0a81 Feeling stuck in your music career? Can't get our of the rut you're in? Especially in music, it's easy to get to a place where our creativity just seems to dry up and we lose the energy and motivation to keep going. But there's good news - it's not about you! (we know, you've heard that before!) It's not even about your music! 

In this episode, we discuss ways we can get out of our rut by focusing on building relationships. What if we put ourselves and our music aside and focus on other people? What if we tried to solve OUR problem for someone else? 

Maybe it would be good to think about the reason we got into music in the first place. Remembering WHY we're doing it can help us refocus our attention and renew our passion to pursue our craft.   

]]> Feeling stuck in your music career? Can't get our of the rut you're in? Especially in music, it's easy to get to a place where our creativity just seems to dry up and we lose the energy and motivation to keep going. But there's good news - it's not about you! (we know, you've heard that before!) It's not even about your music! 

In this episode, we discuss ways we can get out of our rut by focusing on building relationships. What if we put ourselves and our music aside and focus on other people? What if we tried to solve OUR problem for someone else? 

Maybe it would be good to think about the reason we got into music in the first place. Remembering WHY we're doing it can help us refocus our attention and renew our passion to pursue our craft.   

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:57:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1939 Feeling stuck in your music career? Can't get our of the rut you're in? Especially in music, it's easy to get to a place where our creativity just seems to dry up and we lose the energy and motivation to keep going. But there's good news - it's not about you! (we know, you've heard that before!) It's not even about your music! 

In this episode, we discuss ways we can get out of our rut by focusing on building relationships. What if we put ourselves and our music aside and focus on other people? What if we tried to solve OUR problem for someone else? 

Maybe it would be good to think about the reason we got into music in the first place. Remembering WHY we're doing it can help us refocus our attention and renew our passion to pursue our craft.   

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #53 - The #1 Mistake Artists Make 53 53 Episode #53 - The #1 Mistake Artists Make full 587d0b21-e99a-44c8-a52b-fc6e2a5c989e https://share.transistor.fm/s/122f8ba0 So, you've written a well-crafted song, there's no mistakes and no room for improvement, but it still doesn't hit. Why? In this episode, we discuss the number one mistake most artists and writers make. We give highlights from this year's 2023 BMI Christian Music Awards. And there's more Christian music trivia! 

2023 BMI Christian Awards (bmi-doc-prod-bmidotcom.azurewebsites.net) 

]]> So, you've written a well-crafted song, there's no mistakes and no room for improvement, but it still doesn't hit. Why? In this episode, we discuss the number one mistake most artists and writers make. We give highlights from this year's 2023 BMI Christian Music Awards. And there's more Christian music trivia! 

2023 BMI Christian Awards (bmi-doc-prod-bmidotcom.azurewebsites.net) 

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1991 So, you've written a well-crafted song, there's no mistakes and no room for improvement, but it still doesn't hit. Why? In this episode, we discuss the number one mistake most artists and writers make. We give highlights from this year's 2023 BMI Christian Music Awards. And there's more Christian music trivia! 

2023 BMI Christian Awards (bmi-doc-prod-bmidotcom.azurewebsites.net) 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #52 - How to Write a Hit Song 52 52 Episode #52 - How to Write a Hit Song full 41419499-4c9a-4ee9-9ba2-7b9966e842aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5bcc04e How do I write a Hit Song? Is there a sure-fire way to guarantee success? And, if not, what are the steps can I take to ensure the best chances of success with my musical creations? All this and more, including Christian music trivia and a review of the NEXG2 Smart Audio Loop Guitar by Enya Music, on this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

]]> How do I write a Hit Song? Is there a sure-fire way to guarantee success? And, if not, what are the steps can I take to ensure the best chances of success with my musical creations? All this and more, including Christian music trivia and a review of the NEXG2 Smart Audio Loop Guitar by Enya Music, on this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3100 How do I write a Hit Song? Is there a sure-fire way to guarantee success? And, if not, what are the steps can I take to ensure the best chances of success with my musical creations? All this and more, including Christian music trivia and a review of the NEXG2 Smart Audio Loop Guitar by Enya Music, on this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode#51 - What's In The Way Of Your Success? (Part 2) 51 51 Episode#51 - What's In The Way Of Your Success? (Part 2) full 4abd43aa-b2d1-42ca-bb21-c20e5e5388c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/276d57d0 In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music career and keep us from being all we were created to be!

]]> In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music career and keep us from being all we were created to be!

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1410 In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music career and keep us from being all we were created to be!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode#50 - What's In The Way Of Your Success? (Part 1) 50 50 Episode#50 - What's In The Way Of Your Success? (Part 1) full c8203eb4-453b-4f35-a9f0-f9de67f1975c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cbd6be6 As an Indie Artist, are you where you want to be? Is your career going in the direction you hoped it would? Or do you seem to be coming up against brick walls at every turn? In Part 1 of this mini-series, host Paul Gibbs talks about some of the common challenges Indie Artists face, like being familiar with the business side of the music industry, being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, relating well to your audience, and more! 

]]> As an Indie Artist, are you where you want to be? Is your career going in the direction you hoped it would? Or do you seem to be coming up against brick walls at every turn? In Part 1 of this mini-series, host Paul Gibbs talks about some of the common challenges Indie Artists face, like being familiar with the business side of the music industry, being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, relating well to your audience, and more! 

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:16:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1015 As an Indie Artist, are you where you want to be? Is your career going in the direction you hoped it would? Or do you seem to be coming up against brick walls at every turn? In Part 1 of this mini-series, host Paul Gibbs talks about some of the common challenges Indie Artists face, like being familiar with the business side of the music industry, being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, relating well to your audience, and more! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #49 - Don't Wait Until You Feel Better 49 49 Episode #49 - Don't Wait Until You Feel Better full 2925e4b2-73b4-4cbf-8ca6-b645ab164d3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c16615d7 Creativity & Feelings - Sometimes a "match made in Heaven"... and sometimes not. While some of us creatively thrive no matter what our feelings happen to be at the moment, others find that they can only be creative when they feel "up" (or maybe "down"). This especially is true for musicians, who sometimes feel pressure, from within ourselves or from others, to be creative when they don't particularly "feel like it". In this episode, host Paul Gibbs talks about the relationship between creativity and feelings, especially depression, and ways to help move past the control that our feelings can have on our creativity.

]]> Creativity & Feelings - Sometimes a "match made in Heaven"... and sometimes not. While some of us creatively thrive no matter what our feelings happen to be at the moment, others find that they can only be creative when they feel "up" (or maybe "down"). This especially is true for musicians, who sometimes feel pressure, from within ourselves or from others, to be creative when they don't particularly "feel like it". In this episode, host Paul Gibbs talks about the relationship between creativity and feelings, especially depression, and ways to help move past the control that our feelings can have on our creativity.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:02:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 958 Creativity & Feelings - Sometimes a "match made in Heaven"... and sometimes not. While some of us creatively thrive no matter what our feelings happen to be at the moment, others find that they can only be creative when they feel "up" (or maybe "down"). This especially is true for musicians, who sometimes feel pressure, from within ourselves or from others, to be creative when they don't particularly "feel like it". In this episode, host Paul Gibbs talks about the relationship between creativity and feelings, especially depression, and ways to help move past the control that our feelings can have on our creativity.

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #48 - How to Get Signed to a Label 48 48 Episode #48 - How to Get Signed to a Label full c41852a6-7e17-4754-93ce-35dc86cdf679 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33d51474 It's 2023 and DIY musicians abound. Technology has leveled the playing field and the Independent Musician, now more than ever, has every chance for success. So, why would anyone still want to be signed to a traditional record label? We discuss the pros and cons of the traditional music labels and why there still might be a place for them in your music career. Martin Guitar just introduced a new short-scale junior bass. And we've got more music trivia for you!

]]> It's 2023 and DIY musicians abound. Technology has leveled the playing field and the Independent Musician, now more than ever, has every chance for success. So, why would anyone still want to be signed to a traditional record label? We discuss the pros and cons of the traditional music labels and why there still might be a place for them in your music career. Martin Guitar just introduced a new short-scale junior bass. And we've got more music trivia for you!

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3546 It's 2023 and DIY musicians abound. Technology has leveled the playing field and the Independent Musician, now more than ever, has every chance for success. So, why would anyone still want to be signed to a traditional record label? We discuss the pros and cons of the traditional music labels and why there still might be a place for them in your music career. Martin Guitar just introduced a new short-scale junior bass. And we've got more music trivia for you!

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #47 - Twitter and Copyright Infringement 47 47 Episode #47 - Twitter and Copyright Infringement full 62205921-2fc8-4ba8-9d8a-56cfdd0a3153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61b675ee Elon Musk recently purchased Twitter and its popularity as a platform for sharing and discovering new music continues to grow, but the App continues to be singled out for its "rampant infringement of copyrighted music". What does this mean for you and the music industry, and what should you do about it? Join us as we discuss this hot topic, some entertaining music trivia, and more! 

]]> Elon Musk recently purchased Twitter and its popularity as a platform for sharing and discovering new music continues to grow, but the App continues to be singled out for its "rampant infringement of copyrighted music". What does this mean for you and the music industry, and what should you do about it? Join us as we discuss this hot topic, some entertaining music trivia, and more! 

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:12:47 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 2381 Elon Musk recently purchased Twitter and its popularity as a platform for sharing and discovering new music continues to grow, but the App continues to be singled out for its "rampant infringement of copyrighted music". What does this mean for you and the music industry, and what should you do about it? Join us as we discuss this hot topic, some entertaining music trivia, and more! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #46 - AI and Music 46 46 Episode #46 - AI and Music full 39377d87-6b01-4636-ade6-704f2b6402e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eba55d69 Artificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creator? All this and more in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

]]> Artificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creator? All this and more in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:14:48 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1808 Artificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creator? All this and more in this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #45 - How To Start From Nothing 45 45 Episode #45 - How To Start From Nothing full 375987c9-475b-492a-9987-74df50b50e8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e86f973 We hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting and consistent content, and more. And we talk about the enemy's #1 weapon that we all have be on guard against! 

]]> We hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting and consistent content, and more. And we talk about the enemy's #1 weapon that we all have be on guard against! 

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1121 We hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting and consistent content, and more. And we talk about the enemy's #1 weapon that we all have be on guard against! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #44 - Try A Different Approach To Songwriting 44 44 Episode #44 - Try A Different Approach To Songwriting full 44426c28-787d-421b-9d6a-e66922a3f9b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/588cbe7a If the last 10 songs you wrote are all in 4/4, the key of C and at 90 bpm, you just might be...you guessed it... stuck in the songwriting rut! Now there's nothing wrong with a little consistency in your songwriting. After all, if you're a country gospel artist, your fans probably aren't going to spend a lot of time or money on a heavy metal tune should you decide to put one out there. But putting some variety in your writing is a great way to keep your creativity flowing and your fans growing! So in this episode, we talk about ways you might use to get out, and keep out, of that songwriting rut! 

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]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:35:31 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 938 If the last 10 songs you wrote are all in 4/4, the key of C and at 90 bpm, you just might be...you guessed it... stuck in the songwriting rut! Now there's nothing wrong with a little consistency in your songwriting. After all, if you're a country gospel artist, your fans probably aren't going to spend a lot of time or money on a heavy metal tune should you decide to put one out there. But putting some variety in your writing is a great way to keep your creativity flowing and your fans growing! So in this episode, we talk about ways you might use to get out, and keep out, of that songwriting rut! 

]]> music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #43 - Blessed Are The Flexible! 43 43 Episode #43 - Blessed Are The Flexible! full 9897b920-5ab0-45e5-946b-6882913f05e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7215a057 Flexibility is crucial in many areas of life, while being too rigid in our thinking can limit our perceptions and prevent us from considering alternate plans and options when things don't go our way. In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some ways in which musicians, especially songwriters, can benefit from keeping a flexible mindset in our songwriting, when discouragement and disappointment overwhelm us, and in live performance situations. 

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 22:51:42 -0400 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 1316 Flexibility is crucial in many areas of life, while being too rigid in our thinking can limit our perceptions and prevent us from considering alternate plans and options when things don't go our way. In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some ways in which musicians, especially songwriters, can benefit from keeping a flexible mindset in our songwriting, when discouragement and disappointment overwhelm us, and in live performance situations. 

]]> songwriting flexibility discouragement flexible songwriter indie music advice No Episode #42 - Copyrights, Build Your Brand, Critical Listening, and Should You Make CDs? 42 42 Episode #42 - Copyrights, Build Your Brand, Critical Listening, and Should You Make CDs? full 76d8c0e6-f4d2-45e9-8fce-96ff913abc44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a134ad1e Fri, 23 Dec 2022 02:20:00 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3685 In Episode #42 we talk about Copyrights and Who Owns Them, Building Your Brand, Critical Music Listening, and Should You Make CDs? In Episode #42 we talk about Copyrights and Who Owns Them, Building Your Brand, Critical Music Listening, and Should You Make CDs? makingCD copyrights buildyourbrand No Episode #41 - Sound-alike Techniques, History of CDs, Toplining, and How to … fail? 41 41 Episode #41 - Sound-alike Techniques, History of CDs, Toplining, and How to … fail? full c49317cf-cac1-4b31-9a74-850c911bfc7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a06c94be Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:02:45 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 4316 In this episode Nate & Paul talk about writing and production techniques of different decades and genres, the history of CDs, toplining, and how to … fail? In this episode Nate & Paul talk about writing and production techniques of different decades and genres, the history of CDs, toplining, and how to … fail? music, advice, how to, christian, indie, social media, promotion, make an impact, No Episode #39 - Playing & Singing Together, Studio Etiquette, & Plant Milk 39 39 Episode #39 - Playing & Singing Together, Studio Etiquette, & Plant Milk full faa440f4-8e3c-4b28-a32e-67332fbfca54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7b3f307 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:53:54 -0500 NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller 3716 In Episode 39 of the Artist Impact Podcast, we discuss tips for playing and singing at the same time, running a successful Spotify promo campaign, recording studio etiquette, Blue Suede Shoes, plant milk, and more! In Episode 39 of the Artist Impact Podcast, we discuss tips for playing and singing at the same time, running a successful Spotify promo campaign, recording studio etiquette, Blue Suede Shoes, plant milk, and more! play&sing studiomanners studioetiquette bluesuedeshoes plantmilk spotifypromo podcast notespire No Episode #40 - Silvertone Amps, Indie Artist Life Lessons, & Uncle Sam 40 40 Episode #40 - Silvertone Amps, Indie Artist Life Lessons, & Uncle Sam full 320bee50-3b2d-4071-ad54-cece23ade8e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cf79a60

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