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  • 126. Creating a Mission for Your Social Media
    2025/06/10
    Build a clear mission for your socials and turn every post into progress with SEIDS, the Logic Pro X–savvy producer who’s grown 250K+ followers by posting with purpose.

    In this episode, SEIDS breaks down how to: Define a goal-driven content strategy so your feed works like an algorithmic GPS Reuse your everyday work as shareable clips—one activity, two outputs, zero extra hours Charge what you’re worth by asking for the budget first and walking away if it’s too low Foster community through transparency: share real rates, celebrate “one fan a day,” and recruit 1,000 superfans rather than chase hollow virality

    We also dive into her two-pillar revenue stack (tech partnerships plus paid courses), her “boss review” practice for brutal self-assessment, and the case study of how daily Logic Pro hacks landed her an Apple partnership.

    Follow SEIDS on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram for more tips, then kick off your own 30-day content streak with our simple caption template. If you love this deep dive, please rate and subscribe—and slam that Like button on YouTube—so we can keep delivering the finance and marketing insights you need to thrive in the music business.

    👉 Follow SEIDS: https://www.instagram.com/seids_ https://www.youtube.com/seidsmusic https://www.tiktok.com/@seids https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Eipav5ZNY6ON1FReIYpKE?si=779SxjwnSGCDhG566RFMwA

    👉 Join our community: MusiciansTipJar.com | MusiciansTipJar@gmail.com

    #MusiciansTipJar #SocialMediaStrategy #MusicProducer #ContentCreation #MusicBusiness #LogicProXTutorials #SEIDS

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    46 分
  • 125. Make Music Opportunities Find You: The SEIDS Blueprint
    2025/06/03
    Join Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin as they sit down with powerhouse creator SEIDS—producer, singer, educator, and content strategist—who turned a 2020 gig drought into a six-figure home-studio career and 250K+ social media following.

    In this episode, SEIDS breaks down how to treat every setback as a launchpad (her “butterfly effect”), why learning to produce during COVID was a game-changer, and how to build an “irresistible” personal brand that makes dream opportunities come to you. Discover her rule for posting only mission-driven content, the art of “controlled controversy” to spark meaningful conversations, and the 4-M framework (Music, Mindset, Marketing, Money) that keeps her career consistently evolving.

    Whether you’re hunting for sponsorship deals, growing your email list, or simply aiming to be noticed by industry leaders, SEIDS shares concrete tactics—from reverse-engineering income around your passions to using newsletter power to own your audience. Tune in for actionable insights on pivoting, positioning, and making the right things find you.

    📢 Support the Show:
    If this episode helped you, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast app, subscribe on YouTube, and share it with a fellow musician.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

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    56 分
  • 124. Your Music and Financial Flow: A Dopamine Deep Dive for Musicians : Musicians Tip Jar
    2025/05/27
    🎶 Boost your productivity, creativity, and success in music by harnessing the power of dopamine! In this episode of Musicians Tip Jar, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin dive deep into dopamine—the brain chemical responsible for motivation, reward, and pleasure—and reveal practical strategies musicians can use to turn dopamine into their greatest ally. Learn how to optimize your habits, enhance your creativity, and stay motivated on your journey to musical and financial success. 💡 Key takeaways:
    • What dopamine really is and how it affects musicians
    • Proven techniques to harness dopamine for greater productivity
    • How to avoid dopamine distractions that derail your goals
    • Practical action steps to keep your motivation and creativity consistently high
    🔔 Subscribe and hit the Like button to join a community of financially savvy musicians! 🌐 Connect with us: MusiciansTipJar.com



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    59 分
  • 123. The Financial Scale and How to Use it
    2025/05/20
    🎙 Episode Title: S5 E8 – The Financial Scale and How to Use It

    💰 Overview:
    In this episode, we introduce The Financial Scale—a 7-note system designed to help musicians grow wealth the same way they build musical skill: through fundamentals, repetition, and intention. Just like mastering a new scale on your instrument, mastering your finances starts with learning the notes and practicing how they work together. Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin walk through each "note" of the Financial Scale—A through G—and explain how applying these steps can harmonize your creative and financial life. 🎼 The Financial Scale:
    • A – Advance: Always stay one month ahead in your business account.
    • B – Budget: Know your fixed, variable, and irregular expenses.
    • C – Clarity: Get your full financial picture and automate where possible.
    • D – Debt: Eliminate bad debt to free up your income.
    • E – Emergency Fund: Save 2–5 months of expenses to stay stable.
    • F – Forecast: Plan and track monthly/yearly financial goals.
    • G – Growth: Dream big, plan long-term, and invest in your future.
    🔑 Key Takeaway:
    Combining these notes into a system creates the real magic. Whether you're just starting out or already generating income, this scale helps musicians create structure, reduce stress, and amplify their impact. 💬 Quote of the Episode: “Wealth consists not in having enormous possessions, but in having few wants.” – Epictetus 🎧

    Special Feature:
    Dave highlights The Rising Artist Foundation, supporting young musicians in creating sustainable and empowered careers. Learn more 🚀

    Action Step:
    Start with the note that fits your current stage—whether it’s building a budget or knocking out debt—and begin practicing the scale today. Need guidance? Reach out for a one-on-one consultation at MusiciansTipJar.com.

    📢 Support the Show:
    If this episode helped you, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast app, subscribe on YouTube, and share it with a fellow musician.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

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    43 分
  • 122. Manifesting Manual for Musicians
    2025/05/13
    Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin kick things off with a playful “Mani-fest” pun that sets the tone: mindset and money go hand-in-hand for working artists. The hosts remind listeners that you can dream big and get paid for it. Why Manifesting Belongs in Your Business Plan
    • 79 % of surveyed DIY musicians say mindset directly affects their income—yet few have a structured routine for it.
    • Manifesting is presented as a practical goal-setting framework, not magical thinking. When paired with budgets and calendars it becomes a performance multiplier.
    The 5-Step Musician Manifesting Method
    1. Get Crystal-Clear on the Dream – Define revenue, venue sizes, or follower counts with hard numbers and dates.
    2. Audit Beliefs & Rewrite the Script – Replace “I’m not good enough” with “My unique sound has an audience.”
    3. Visualize Daily, then Operationalize – Convert affirmations into task-list micro-actions (e.g., 20 emails to venue bookers).
    4. Prime Your Dopamine Loop – Small wins (posting a clip, finishing a chorus) keep motivation chemistry working for you.
    5. Track, Tweak, Triumph – Hold weekly check-ins using a simple KPI sheet (income, streams, mailing-list growth).
    Quote of the Day: “Whatever you give the universe, the universe gives back—plus royalties.” — Chris Webb (humorously credited to “Unknown”) Dave’s Two Cents & Real-Life Case Studies
    Dave shares how pitching a dream festival slot before he felt “ready” forced him to level-up—and landed a paying gig. Mini spotlights highlight indie artists who manifested Patreon income, sync deals, and non-profit grant wins by following the 5-step system. Action Worksheet Walk-Through
    Listeners are invited to download a free PDF that maps the method to:
    • “Dream → Deliverable” Table (dream = “open for X,” deliverable = “email 3 mutual connections”)
    • Belief Swap Checklist
    • Weekly KPI Tracker
    Resources & Shout-Outs
    Book recommendations (“Atomic Habits,” “The War of Art”), meditation apps, and a reminder to rate/review the show so more musicians find money wisdom. Take-Home Challenge
    Listeners commit to writing their top income goal on a sticky note and snapping a pic, tagging @MusiciansTipJar for accountability. Key Takeaways at a Glance
    • Manifesting ≠ Wishing. It’s structured visualization tied to measurable actions.
    • Mindset Moves Money. Positive belief loops increase productivity and networking courage.
    • Track or It Didn’t Happen. Weekly metrics turn dreams into dashboards.
    🎧 Tune in now and take control of your music business the smart way.Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

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    54 分
  • 121. How to Structure Your Music Business
    2025/05/06
    🎙️ Podcast Summary: S5 E6 – How to Structure Your Music Business
    Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar, where we talk about musicians and money. In this episode, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin dive into one of the most important (but often overlooked) elements of running a sustainable music career—structuring your music business. Whether you're a solo artist, band leader, or music entrepreneur, selecting the appropriate business structure can help you save costs, safeguard your assets, and create opportunities for funding, branding, and growth.

    From sole proprietorships to LLCs to S-Corps, we break down the pros, cons, and key considerations to help you pick the right path based on your income, team size, and future goals.

    ✅ Learn how proper structure helps with taxes, legal protection, and grant eligibility
    ✅ Hear real-world examples of how musicians benefit from forming LLCs or S-Corps
    ✅ Discover tools, questions, and action steps to confidently decide what structure fits your music career

    Plus, Dave gives a shoutout to musicians running nonprofits and explains how structuring with purpose can amplify your impact. Stick around for laughs, insights, and a few clever zingers disguised as “unknown” quotes from Chris.

    Listen at www.musicianstipjar.com

    🎧 Tune in now and take control of your music business the smart way.Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

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    42 分
  • 120. Health Hacks for Musicians: Stay Profitable When You’re Sick
    2025/04/29
    Today we have one goal: to get everyone in our community prepared for the next illness that might be headed your way. It’s a constant concern for many of us (especially singers) and can threaten our livelihood. The good news is there are things we can do to minimize that threat and manage things in a way that allows for easier decision-making and time for healing with less stress.

    When you are healthy, you have 100 problems to deal with, but when you are sick, you have 1

    FoCoMA’s mission is to support all Northern Colorado musicians in our community through networking, education, and events because music changes lives. They connect the Fort Collins community through their online directories of artists, audio production, music lessons, music media, music organizations, music shops, recording studios, venues, and youth music providers. Learn more at FOCOMA.ORG and be sure to not miss their festival this April with over 400 local musicians.

    We all need to address the challenges with staying healthy and mitigating loss when we fall ill. Let's go head-on together and share our plan that has shown great results, which can be especially valuable as we head into the busy season for us gig workers. Let’s go!

    You cannot expect to never get sick, nor can we expect to only get sick when it’s convenient. By using the above recommendations, you can further secure a well-run business by being prepared for these health issues before they occur and having a plan in place that will take care of you first.

    **We know how valuable your time is; we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at Musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together. Connect with us at Musicians Tip Jar@gmail and Musicians Tip Jar.com where you can check out all the resources and discounts we have collected just for you! And check out all our episodes now on our YouTube channel!

    If you find this information useful, please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Also, slam the Like button if you’re on YouTube so we can help keep you up on the finance side of your music business.

    :As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Health is our greatest wealth so take care of your body as it’s the only instrument you can’t replace… This is Musicians Tip Jar.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

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    47 分
  • 119. What it means to Make it in Music with Ayo Awosika
    2025/04/22
    Today we complete our interview with our good friend Ayo Awosika. We put a spotlight on the often misunderstood term “making it in the music industry” as well as diversifying revenue streams by simply pursuing your interests and some vocal tips from an absolute Pro.Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…” - Ayo AwosikaAyo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony. She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016. In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April. Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you. As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Most great desires will seem impossible until you get there, so just keep going and take the next step. This is Musicians Tip Jar.Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyoSubscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyoAyo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.
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    47 分