
The Unstarving Musician features interviews with independent musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals who share their experience and expertise on recording, touring, marketing, the business of music, and more. This is all intended to help you, the independent music artists create a sustainable and profitable music career.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 356 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicBusinessMarketing | |||

Dan Scott lives at the intersection of creativity, law, and financial freedom. Equal parts artist, strategist, and advisor, he has spent his career helping creatives build lives where their work, money, and purpose actually align. He started his care... more
Most independent artists walk away from a live show with whatever the ticket sales and merch table produced. Cody DeLong has spent more than a decade helping artists find what's left on the table, and it turns out there's quite a bit.
Cody is the C... more
Lynz Crichton makes her fourth appearance on The Unstarving Musician. She's a singer-songwriter based in Nottingham, England, and the creator of Music Marketing Method, a program that helps independent musicians build audience, monetize their work, a... more
After nearly 16 years at Atlantic Records (the last six as President of A&R) Pete Ganbarg has a clearer view than almost anyone of what separates artists who break through from artists who don't. In this conversation, he shares what that view looks l... more
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This is a fantastic podcast for independent musicians! The music world seems to be constantly changing, and it’s difficult to keep up sometimes. Roberto does a incredible job with this program keeping us informed in this crazy music business. He has a wide range of expert guests that offer valuable, practical information on everything from marketing, licensing, and networking, to touchy topics like burnout and writers block. His own expertise shines through in a warm, friendly way that makes the... more
Roberto knows his stuff and interviews some of the most fascinating people in the industry. Excellent podcast
Fantastic show with a fantastic host. Robonzo is doing great things for any musician by hosting this podcast. I’ve learned so much from it and have applied so much that I’ve learned to my own career and band. If you love music and want to learn more, discover new artists and do more to advance your career, listen to this.
After years of not playing guitar, "things" happened that gave me a kick in the ass. I've started playin again and want to make a left turn career-wise.
This podcast has given me - and I'm certain will still deliver - many pieces of advice and direction for my new path.
Thank you!
i make $20k a year playing piano...i have a day job...i would like to expand my music business. this podcast does just that. not a lot of glam...not so technical that i need an electrical engineering degree. it’s conversations about tools, strategies, techniques, and fun that will actually help my business grow.
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A practical, hands-on show focused on the realities of building a sustainable career in independent music. Episodes frequently cover live-performance business models (house concerts, private events, and party/venue bookings), monetization strategies beyond streaming (patreon-style membership, direct-to-fan, and physical products), licensing and distribution (sync, royalties, and distribution deals), and pragmatic workflows for artists balancing artistry with entrepreneurship. Notable quirks include a strong emphasis on relationship-building, host-led frameworks, and real-world case studies from practitioners who run their own networks or businesses. Listeners can expect actionable templates, revenue models, and community-building tactics de... more
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Recent guests on The Unstarving Musician include:
1. Cody DeLong
2. Lynz Crichton
3. Pete Ganbarg
4. Terry Carleton
5. Cory Wade
6. Tom Meny
7. Amy Killingsworth
8. Shannon Curtis
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