Music Artist: The Vision and Decisions

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Dave Tough—a powerhouse producer, multi-instrumentalist, sync music expert, and Belmont University professor. In this episode, Dr. Tough shares invaluable advice for songwriters and artists, covering everything from song structure to building a sustainable music career. Packed with industry insights and real-world experience, this is a must-listen for anyone passionate about music. Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the best! Dr. Dave Tough: davetough.com Ma6io: Ma6io.com

As a music artist, you should view your music as a business too. Become organized and widen your revenue stream so you can make a living creating music!   In part 2 of the music business episodes, our guest Tre Houston discusses releasing music, getting into sync licensing, and more!    Subscribe for more monthly episodes!   You can find Tre at: https://www.themusicallyconnected.com/ http://trecd.com/   Find Eric and Tyler at: https://www.Ma6io.com

Have you decided to take the next step in your musical career and really dig into the business side of things? If not, maybe you should! You could be leaving money on the table by not starting early.  In part 1 of the music business episodes, our guest Tre Houston discusses everything from contracts, splits, royalties, and more. He helps make things seem more manageable and gives some great advice for all artists whether you are new or have been in the music game for a while.    Subscribe for more monthly episodes and stay tuned for part 2!   You can find Tre at: https://www.themusicallyconnected.com/ http://trecd.com/

In this our guest Amanda Earhart helps us navigate the complex world of singing. We get some great tips on how to approach studio sessions, ear training, and more! If you are struggling with your own singing, this might be a good intro episode for you.  You can find more about Amanda at: Amandaearhart.com aevstudios.com   Subscribe for more monthly episodes!

How much basic music theory do you need to know to become a great recording artist? What musical terms might be useful to know in the studio or when working with a producer? In this episode we touch on those topics and more. We hope it will help you progress as an artist and make communication in the studio easier.  Subscribe for more monthly episodes!

Creating music tends to come with all sorts of emotional problems. Fears, Insecurities and Egos are some of the more prominent issues. In this episode, we discuss how these problems can manifest themselves and what you can do as an artist to deal with them.  Subscribe for more monthly episodes!    

After you finish producing, recording, mixing and mastering a song what comes next? How are you supposed to release it for people to hear?  In this episode we describe the next steps in the process of releasing your music! There are some important details you don't want to miss. We also discuss the mindset you need to have when entering this stage of your music career. Subscribe for more monthly episodes!

Mastering is the final touches to a song. A good master can really make your music shine and sound incredible.  In this episode we discuss what mastering is and what it can do for you as an artist. It's the icing on the cake! Subscribe for more monthly episodes!

What is mixing? Do you really need it? How much does it cost and what are the steps involved? Mixing is essential to creating quality music, but it doesn't have to be a mystery. We aim to help you understand the process a little better and how to prepare if you are starting out.  Subscribe for more monthly episodes!

Never been to a professional recording studio? When should you record in a studio? What should you expect? How do you know it's the right studio for you? We aim to answer these questions and more. Vocal recording is the main focus in this episode, but we hope you can use this advice to record some great sounding music and achieve your musical vision!  Subscribe for monthly episodes!

If you are leaning towards working with a music producer and never have before, you may have some questions: Where can I find a producer that fits my musical needs and what can I expect when working with them?  In this episode we address both of those questions and more. Subscribe for more monthly episodes!     

When should you buy your tracks online and when should you hire a producer? It is a question we are asked a lot when working with new artists. If you aren't producing your own tracks, it can be confusing as to which route you should choose. In this episode we address both options with the pros and cons as well as how to utilize these two resources for your music. Subscribe for monthly episodes!