Being In A Band

It's time to end this chapter.  Goodbye to the Being in a Band podcast.  In this episode, I talk about what led to this decision, some of the ups and downs this year touring more and more and plans for the future.  Thank you for your support over the last 3+ years. xx Work with me - https://www.monicastrut.com  Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok

Jon 'StayPuft' Garcia started his Twitch Channel in December 2020 after feeling disenchanted with his job. By March 2022 he'd not only grown his audience establishing himself as a go-to for new heavy music, but had been offered a position hosting streams for Knotfest, eventually quitting the day job and turning his passion for heavy metal into a full time gig. I had the pleasure of working with Jon as his coach during this period and it's been a real treat watching his career unfold. In this episode, we chat about this progression, how he got started and the benefits of a platform that's been on the rise for the last 3 years. You'll also hear Jon reveal he actually never felt confident sharing his opinions about music before starting his Twitch channel. Yet the fear of what others would think was not as strong as his passion for music and the result was finding a likeminded community and establishing himself as an authority in the heavy metal genre. This conversation was recorded earlier in the year but the announcement of Knotfest coming to Australia reminded me I really need to post this interview! So enjoy this inspiring conversation with Jon Garcia AKA StayPuft_Mallow! This episode is dedicated to Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder. Work with me - https://www.monicastrut.com  Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok

Want to get your new music featured by blogs, magazines and radio stations? Well, with nearly a decade's combined experience a music journalist, editor and PR agent, I happen know a thing or to about this topic! Here's how to get press for your music. Register for my workshop, 'How to Write a Press Release' now (places limited) - https://www.monicastrut.com/pressrelease

Answering your questions! How to find a booking agent, how to grow without playing live, goals I set early-on in my band and more! Plus catch up on where The Last Martyr is touring and hear our brand new single! Work with me - https://www.monicastrut.com The Last Martyr Tour Dates - https://www.thelastmartyr.band/tour Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

What happens when others are having success and you're not? Whether it's your ex-bandmates, friends or other bands in your scene, how do you deal with feeling like you're being left behind? In this episode I answer a listener's question about this very thing. We talk about the hit it can have on your confidence, feeling overwhelmed about starting again, and the ways in which you can turn this situation into your biggest comeback ever! More on Band Coaching  Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Last weekend my band played a whirlwind 3 shows in 24 hours across 2 cities with the legendary Black Veil Brides! It was our first time playing this many shows in a row at this level and it was cool to watch absolute pros in action. But I have some awesome lessons to share with you relating to being a support band at a show of this calibre! Join Being in a Band Academy  Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Whether you've released music recently and feel like you're struggling to keep up the momentum, or you have an older release you're looking to resurrect and put in front of a new audience, I got you! In this episode, I talk about how to revive your music from the dead including promotional strategies and stories of when and how to build traction again for music that is already out.  Links & Resources Download Free Spotify Playlist Cheatsheet Get $200 off Being in a Band Academy with code 'BEINGINABAND' Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

This is such a great conversation with one of my long-time friends of over a decade, Frankie Jean, all about the need for diversity and representation within the music industry. We also talk about how our friendship has kept us on-target to kick our goals and how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people on the same path. Up top, I have some really cool updates about my own music career I've been dying to share! Links & Resources Get $200 off Being in a Band Academy with code 'BEINGINABAND' Work With Me: Band Coaching | Business Coaching Download Free Resources (when you join the email list) Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Frankie:InstagramTwitter Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Another day, another artist complaining they don't earn money from Spotify. Of course, Spotify can pay artists more, but if you think they're to blame for your lack of success, you're sorely mistaken! Get ready for a bitch-slap of an episode! I also talk about feeling uninspired lately and how I've tried to get through. Links & Resources Work With Me: Band Coaching | Business Coaching Download Free Resources (when you join the email list) Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Welcome to 2022! Here's why I removed a bunch of followers from Instagram and how my band is preparing for the festival shows we have coming up! Links & Resources Join Being in a Band Academy (Crush Your Next Release Course) Download Free Resources (when you join the email list) Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Just a note to say THANK YOU so much for being a part of this community and having the courage to follow your dreams.  Links & Resources Join Being in a Band Academy Download Free Resources (when you join the email list) Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

I moved to Melbourne 4 years ago I created a vision board of everything I wanted to achieve here. I've since hit every goal and then some.  However, manifestation only happens through taking the ACTION, being OPEN and trusting your gut.  Today I'm sharing with you four key strategies to giving yourself the best chance at achieving what you want and more next year. Links & Resources Shop Black Friday Sale Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Most artists and bands know they can only reach a certain level of success on their own. In this masterclass we discuss how exactly to expand your team to include a booking agent and/or manager. If and how you should approach them, how to attract managers and agents and what to expect when you work with them. Links & Resources Shop Black Friday Sale Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

You may have heard the quote, 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.' In this episode, I'm going to dig into the science as to why your success is determined by the people in your external environment and why it's just WAY more fun sharing this music career path with others who get it. Links & Resources Vote for Being in a Band in the Australian Podcast Awards Join The Being in a Band Academy Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

I'm very excited to announce that I'm a speaker at this year's Indie Musician Summit! In this episode, I interview the Summit's founder, Kate Westwood, all about getting started in the music business later on in life and following her dreams, what she invasions as the future of coaching in the music industry and the upcoming Indie Musician Summit! Links & Resources Register now for the Indie Musician Summit Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Today I'm speaking with the Director of Market Development in Canada for online distributor, CD Baby and founder of Indie Week Darryl Hurs! We talk all about his 25-year background in the music industry (specifically working with independent artists), how new artists can stand out and cultivate a fanbase, marketing tips and more!  Links & Resources Get free tickets to Indie Music Week (Use code 'BBfree')! Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Darryl/Indie Music Week:WebsiteFacebookInstagram (Indie Music Week)Instagram (Darryl) Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

You are SO worthy of your dreams.  Recording in a moment of reflection after a festival announcement.  Links & Resources Workshop: Using TikTok & Reels to Grow Your Band Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook

The stats are in and if you're not using TikTok or Reels yet, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to grow! These platforms have the ability to reach way more people than any other social media platform out there - BUT the trick is you can't treat them like the other platforms!  Here are the 5 mistakes bands and musicians make when creating this content. Links & Resources Free Challenge: 5 Day TikTok & Reels Challenge (Join Faecbook Group) Workshop: Using TikTok & Reels to Grow Your Band Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitter

Instagram has just announced new recommendations around using hashtags - basically the opposite of what they were recommending before! Here's how you should be using hashtags going forward and how to rapidly grow your accounts! Links & Resources Workshop: Using TikTok & Reels to Grow Your Band Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica:InstagramTwitter

Today I'm speaking with Aaron Osborne of the Oblivious Maximus podcast! We talk all about his journey in the music industry which had led him to tour in multiple heavy bands as well as host his show speaking to all sorts of individuals within the heavy scene.  We also talk DIY ethics, imposter syndrome and supporting your peers.  Links & Resources: My interview on Aaron's podcast.  Follow AaronOblivious Maximus PodcastInstagramWebsite Follow Monica:InstagramTwitterFacebook Download Free Resources Join Being in a Band Membership