Rephonic
Artwork for The Career Musician

The Career Musician

The Career Musician
Music Industry
Music
Guitar Lessons
Career Musician
Networking
Gigs
Songwriting
Audience Engagement
Musician Income
Existential Crisis
Creativity
Chamber Of Commerce
Ghosting
Career Development
CYO
Creative Arts
Grammys
Sincerity
Career Musicians
Professional Communication

Learn the secrets of the music industry and how to build a lasting career!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes210Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
MusicArtsMusic InterviewsPerforming Arts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Career Musician

Latest Episodes

With the recent Oscars spotlight on Sinners and breakout artist Miles Caton, this episode shares a great behind-the-scenes story from a performance a few months earlier at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA).

The TCM Pro Band had the opportun... more

👉 Join The TCM Green Room

Your backstage pass to community, coaching, accountability, and next-level strategy: www.skool.com/tcm-green-room-3722/about

NAMM 2026 Special – Do You Even Gig, Bro? (Part 1)

On this special two-part series, the... more

NAMM 2026 Special – “Do You Even Gig, Bro?” (Part 1)

On this special two-part series, the TCM Pro Team — Joel Meza, Emily Lauren, and myself — hit the floor of NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center to ask some of the baddest players, creators, ... more

Award season is here — and in this episode of The Career Musician, Nomad and the TCM Pro Team sit down for a post-show Green Room debrief after working an awards-show house band gig in the trenches.

We kick things off with a real talk “post-Grammys”... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

You'll Hear It
You'll Hear ItPeter Martin & Adam Maness

Recent Guests

Roy Cario
Musician and NAMM participant
NAMM
Episode: #204 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt2
Sam Gallagher
Drummer, engineer, producer
NAMM
Episode: #204 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt2
Mitch Gallagher
Sweetwater Consultant
Sweetwater
Episode: #203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Knick Smith
Piano Player and Musician
Episode: #203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Bobby Ross
Multi-talented Musician and Producer
Episode: #203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Davy Nathan
Session Musician and Producer
Episode: #203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Bryant Wilson
Musician and producer, known as the Beatqualizer
Episode: #197: Crash 'n Crunch with the Beatqualizer
Sean Sobash
Professional bassist known for playing with artists like Dominic Fike and Remi Wolf.
Episode: #196: LA's Bass Guy Next Door
Diane Warren
Award-winning songwriter and musician
Episode: #194: The Ultimate Guide to Playing in a Hollywood House Band | The HMMAs

Hosts

Nomad
Host of The Career Musician and founder; frequent at NAMM and industry panels; known for practical career guidance.
Joel Meza
Co-host contributing practical perspectives on gigs, auditions, and career strategy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast!

    Nomad is a gem- very generous with his accumulated wisdom. He’s the real deal, and this podcast is essential listening for anyone sailing the shark-infested waters of the music business. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Three Truths and a Chord
    United States5 years ago
  • Some of the biggest names in the music biz are right here on this podcast...telling us exactly how they made it. I’m really impressed with the production quality and the hosts ability to deliver the information in such an understandable manner and develop a story arc while doing so.Kudos, Nomad and thank you for this insightful free resource!

    Audible
    5
    nusoul
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazingly comprehensive career advice for any musician seeking to go pro!

    Some of the biggest names in the music biz are right here on this podcast...telling us exactly how they made it. I’m really impressed with the production quality and the hosts ability to deliver the information in such an understandable manner and develop a story arc while doing so.Kudos, Nomad and thank you for this insightful free resource!

    Audible
    5
    Michael Ripoll
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    Loved being a guest on the podcast and have listened to many other episodes and learned so much! Very informative! Excellent resource for information and very entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tallbassist
    United States5 years ago
  • The Professional’s Professional

    If you are just starting out or a seasoned musician in the business, this is your one stop to make on your journey to becoming a serious professional musician.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scmaria
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise actionable advice and real-world insights from seasoned pros.
Guests and host are consistently engaging and informative, making it a must-listen for music professionals.
Many note the show's practical focus on building sustainable careers over chasing trends.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Q: Best and worst audition story?
I showed up late to an audition and ended up playing only when it was too late.
#203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Q: Do you ever audition for them?
I don't know if it's audition per se. It's like online audition because they have to see what you do.
#203 Do You Even Gig Bro? pt1
Q: Do you even gig, bro?
Yes, I gig a lot.
#200 Ways To Win as a Career Musician
Q: What is the one thing you're going to do moving forward?
To be more present and balance life and work.
#197: Crash 'n Crunch with the Beatqualizer
Q: What advice would you give to other career musicians?
Focus on consistency, as it's essential for success and you won't know when your big break will happen.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Career Musician

What is The Career Musician about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on turning music into a sustainable career, with a strong emphasis on real-world hustle, networking, and diversification of skills. Episodes feature working musicians sharing audition stories, gig experiences, and actionable tips for building long-term viability in the industry, from branding and endorsements to revenue streams beyond performance. Notable throughlines include staying prepared, saying yes to opportunities, and maintaining relationships within a supportive, practitioner-led community. The format often blends NAMM-insider perspectives, practical career guidance, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate the business side of being a career musician, making it a practical master class for aspiring and esta... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Career Musician?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Career Musician. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Career Musician and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Career Musician get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Career Musician, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Career Musician?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Career Musician, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Career Musician have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Career Musician has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Career Musician?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Career Musician:

1. You'll Hear It

How many episodes of The Career Musician are there?

The Career Musician launched 8 years ago and published 210 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Career Musician?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Career Musician?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Career Musician from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Career Musician?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Career Musician. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Career Musician?

Recent guests on The Career Musician include:

1. Roy Cario
2. Sam Gallagher
3. Mitch Gallagher
4. Knick Smith
5. Bobby Ross
6. Davy Nathan
7. Bryant Wilson
8. Sean Sobash

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days