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Modern Musician Podcast

Modern Musician
Music Industry
AI In Music
Independent Musicians
Independent Artists
Social Media
Music Production
Spotify
Music Distribution
Community Building
Sync Licensing
Songwriting
Music Marketing
Live Music
Fan Engagement
Digital Marketing
Artist Development
Streaming Services
Email Marketing
Modern Musician
Music Industry Challenges

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry.

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Glory St. Germain is the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Music Theory, an award-winning music education company dedicated to helping teachers and students master music theory. An international bestselling author of over 60 books, including Teach Music, C... more

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The music industry is fighting over who controls the future.

Universal calls DistroKid an “AI slop pipeline.” Universal and Sony are suing Suno over its supposedly clean AI model. Meanwhile, session musicians are suing the labels themselves for a sh... more

David Baird is the founder and CEO of Gigmor, a platform connecting musicians with live performance opportunities and helping independent artists monetize their talent. A serial entrepreneur, technology executive, and musician, David previously led A... more

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AI music is getting licensed. Now the harder question begins.

Suno says its new model was trained on licensed music. Universal is building AI-powered fan remixes. Distributors are introducing new AI and fraud checks. The fight is moving beyond wheth... more

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Recent Guests

David Baird
Founder and CEO of Gigmor
Gigmor
Episode: #349 - David Baird: The AI Music Revolution—Protecting Creativity While Embracing Innovation
Tyler Herwig
Guest with industry perspective on AI, fan remixes, and live showcases
Music industry professional
Episode: The Artist Economy: Episode 09 — Ride the Waves Till the Cows Come Home
Robina Ritchie-Barker
Co-founder of TrackStage, music management platform founder
TrackStage
Episode: #348 - Robina Ritchie-Barker: TrackStage and the Hidden Administrative Work Holding Artists Back
Jason Dmore
Featured Artist of the Week; submitted a music moment for showcase
Independent artist
Episode: The Artist Economy: Episode 08 — Songs Don’t Have Release Dates, They Have Discovery Dates
Jesse Cannon
Author and music marketing entrepreneur; founder of Musformation/Musformation Growth; filmmaker
Musformation; Musformation Growth; author of Get More Fans
Episode: #347 - Jesse Cannon: Why There’s No Money in Music Anymore
Jared Rodgerson
Artist featured as a guest after an Artist Spotlight Award
Independent artist (as discussed in the episode)
Episode: The Artist Economy: Episode 07 — Who Owns the Future of Music?
Josh Simons
Founder of Vampr; CEO of Vinyl Group
Vinyl Group / Vampr
Episode: #346 - Josh Simons: Why Domain Expertise Is Your Biggest Business Advantage
Eli Atkins
Co-founder of Solo.to
Solo.to
Episode: #345 - Eli Atkins: How Solo.to Is Changing the Link-in-Bio Game for Musicians
Jared Rogerson
Indie artist featured as a guest on the episode
Independent musician
Episode: The Artist Economy: Episode 05 — Who Gets to Speak for the Artist?

Host

Michael Walker
Host of the show, frequently leads interviews and drives the conversation with a focus on practical guidance for musicians to grow audiences and monetize their work.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 462 ratings
  • My favorite

    Phenomenal podcast with tons of resources for independent musicians.

    Once I discovered it I realized I had to listen to all the episodes, which took me like four months. Zero regrets!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Lazy Trader
    United States2 years ago
  • Favourite Podcast

    This is my favourite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    piratesluver
    Canada3 years ago
  • Valuable insights that musicians can use

    Host Michael Walker is a great interviewer. Conversations with his guests focus on valuable insights that musicians can use. He's good at underscoring actionable advice. I highly recommend you give this podcast a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Robonzo
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast for musicians!

    Very helpful and informative podcasts for musicians. Thanks for that!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kahlid
    Germany4 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    Wow, every episode i’ve listened to so far is packed full of useful information. Thank you for providing such an informative resource for musicians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccchip100000000
    Australia5 years ago

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The Artist Economy: Episode 09 — Ride the Waves Till the Cows Come Home
Q: What about the value of voice cloning for fans—would you let fans remix your voice if compensated?
The panel generally agrees that fair compensation matters, and there is curiosity about how to balance fan engagement with licensing and authenticity.
The Artist Economy: Episode 09 — Ride the Waves Till the Cows Come Home
Q: Tyler, what do you think about Suno's licensed model and the current pay structure?
He suggests he would likely take the money if the terms are fair and transparent, but emphasizes that the rate and the opt-in mechanics are crucial to decide whether to participate.
#349 - David Baird: The AI Music Revolution—Protecting Creativity While Embracing Innovation
Q: What parallels do you see between the AI era and the Internet revolution you witnessed at AOL?
Both are revolutionary technologies that unleash enormous creativity but require thoughtful regulation and a shift in mindset; early resistance to new tech gives way to widespread adoption as benefits become clear, with ongoing concerns about governance and fair use.
#349 - David Baird: The AI Music Revolution—Protecting Creativity While Embracing Innovation
Q: How should artists approach AI adoption in the near term?
Experiment and learn what AI can do for you, join services, and use it as a productivity and creative augmentation rather than adopting it blindly; there will be a spectrum of adopters from cautious to fully integrated, with vigilance against deceptive AI practices.
#349 - David Baird: The AI Music Revolution—Protecting Creativity While Embracing Innovation
Q: What is your philosophy on AI as a tool for artists, beyond just music creation?
AI should empower musicians by providing tools that facilitate creation and business, while safeguarding fair compensation and authenticity; it won't replace human creativity but can augment it with efficient workflows and new collaborative possibilities.

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What is Modern Musician Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A mentoring-oriented show for musicians seeking to grow an audience and build sustainable income through practical, creator-first strategies. Across recent episodes, conversations tend to center on ownership and rights in a digitally connected world, the economics of AI in music, direct-to-fan relationships, and scalable ways to monetize skills beyond traditional streaming. Hosts and guests frequently share actionable frameworks—from pricing and client-based services to building online education, licensing, and fan-engagement tools—that help independent artists, producers, and entrepreneurs turn artistic work into repeatable revenue. A few standout threads include navigating publishing versus master rights, leveraging AI thoughtfully, and d... more

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1. David Baird
2. Tyler Herwig
3. Robina Ritchie-Barker
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5. Jesse Cannon
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7. Josh Simons
8. Eli Atkins

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