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Successful Musicians

How do musicians define success? Achieving success and finding fulfillment with music is different for everyone. This podcast features stories of musicians who have found their own personal version of success and fulfillment in both music and life. This podcast is meant to inspire musicians and help them believe in their abilities and motivate them to share their talents with others.

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00:46:05

Turning Musicians into Entrepreneurs with Fabiana...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/11/26

To read the complete transcript and watch the podcast video, visit the episode blog.Fabiana Claure is a pianist, educator, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping musicians move beyond the “starving artist” model and into sustainable, thriving businesses. After co-founding a successful music academy and directing the music business program at the University of North Texas, she launched her coaching company to empower musicians around the world. Through her Musicians’ Profit

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00:51:22

Brent Maher on Producing The Night of the Orphan...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/11/17

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Brent Maher is a seven-time Grammy Award–winning producer, engineer, and songwriter whose career has helped define the sound of American music. Known for his work with The Judds, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Tina Turner, Brent’s influence spans across genres and generations. From his early beginnings in the Air Force to producing Elvis Presley’s final number-one record, his story is one of perseverance, creativity,

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00:44:46

How Kurt Bestor Turns Everyday Moments into Musical...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/10/22

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Kurt Bestor is an Emmy Award–winning composer, arranger, and performer whose music has touched audiences around the world. With a career spanning over four decades, he has written and produced scores for film, television, and stage, and is best known for his beloved song “Prayer of the Children.” Each year, his Christmas concerts bring together fans from all generations, celebrating both tradition and creativity.What You’ll LearnIn this

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00:52:05

From Disney+ to the Big Screen: How Brian Claeys,...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/09/06

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Brian Claeys, Alex Cote, and Jesse Hartov are accomplished composers and collaborators whose work spans a variety of genres and mediums. From bringing mythical worlds like Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians to life, to scoring heartfelt dramas and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, their combined talents have earned them recognition in the world of film and TV music. Their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for storytelling through

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00:45:53

Episode 67: Creating Authentic Crossover: Natasha...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/08/19

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Natasha Barbieri is a New York–based mezzo-soprano and the founder of Crossover Music Magazine. She’s interviewed major crossover stars like Sarah Brightman, Paul Potts, and members of Celtic Woman. Beyond her editorial work, Natasha performs with her sister as the duo Crystal & Natasha and is also known as “A Singing Wife.” Her mission is to uplift musicians who are blending classical music with modern influences — all while staying

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00:34:13

Episode 66: Create with Friends, Grow with Purpose...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/07/29

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Steve Matthew Carter is a Nashville-based media composer for film, TV, and advertising. He most recently scored Gazer (2025), a neo-noir thriller directed by Ryan J. Sloan, which premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and is distributed by Metrograph Pictures.His music has also appeared in The Other Guys, Escaping Ohio, The Tomorrow Job, and national ad campaigns for brands like Honda and Body Armor (2024 Super Bowl). Steve’s work spans

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00:38:18

Episode 65: Play Often, Fail Fast: The Creative Life...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/07/08

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Thomas Haines is an award-winning composer, sound designer, and creative entrepreneur whose work spans film, television, and immersive audio. Based in the UK, Thomas is known for blending emotion, experimentation, and storytelling through sound. He is the co-founder of BrainAud.io, a groundbreaking platform focused on spatial and generative audio experiences. Whether he’s scoring a cinematic trailer like Wolf King or exploring how the brain

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00:29:53

Episode 64: Why Musicians Must Be Business-Minded...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/06/24

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.You don’t have to be a superstar to make a living in music, but you do need a plan. Don Cusic, author, professor, and Western Music Association Hall of Fame inductee, reveals how to turn your passion into a profession. Learn how to balance self-expression with crowd-pleasing, navigate the business side, and build lasting momentum in today’s fast-moving music world.Don Cusic is also the author of the newly released Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar

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00:44:15

Episode 63: How Christian Ray Flores Rewrote His...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/06/10

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.Christian Ray Flores is a Chilean-Russian artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born in Moscow in 1969, he rose to fame in Russia’s music scene with hits like Our Generation, then shifted to social impact and venture building in the U.S., co-founding Third Drive to empower startups and causes worldwide.What You’ll LearnIn this powerful and vulnerable episode, you'll hear the remarkable story of Christian Ray, a successful pop artist who

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00:33:23

Episode 62: Redefining Success and Finding...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/05/13

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.Laura Sawosko is a Nashville-based singer-songwriterknown for her heartfelt lyrics and authentic storytelling. With roots in Arizona’s tight-knit music community, she brings a unique blend of emotional depth and country-inspired hooks to her music. Balancing her creative career with roles as a piano teacher and restaurant co-manager, Laura is passionate about using her life experiences to write songs that resonate and inspire. What You’ll

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00:28:25

Episode 61: Why Sound Matters More Than You Think —...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/05/06

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click⁠ here⁠.In this episode, we welcome Andrés Silva and Alejandro Uribe Holguín, the talented co-founders of La Tina Sound Design & Film Scoring.Andrés, a Colombian sound supervisor and designer with a Master's in Management for Creative Industries from Birkbeck, University of London, has worked on acclaimed projects like ⁠Suspensión⁠ and ⁠Narcos⁠.Alejandro, a seasoned sound supervisor and designer with over 15 years in the industry, has crafted

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00:27:36

Episode 60: Enhance Your Live Performances with Tory...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/04/08

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.In this episode, we’re joined by Tory Smith, a seasoned guitarist and manager of two thriving cover bands in Dallas. Tory shares his insights on the significance of confidence and audience connection for live performers.A passionate advocate for elevating live music experiences,Tory discusses the common challenge of relying on tablets and smartphones during performances. Determined to address this issue, he co-developed the BLACKBOX Prompter,

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00:33:55

Episode 59: From Berklee to Blockbusters: Juan...

Successful Musicians ·

2025/02/18

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.In this episode, we’re joined by Juan Cortés Arango. He is a Colombian composer, orchestrator, and music producer based in Los Angeles, known for blending unconventional sounds with traditional composition to create emotionally resonant scores. He is the composer ofFunny Birds, his second collaboration with directors Marco La Via and Hanna Ladoul, following the 2018 romantic dramaAnywhere With You. With contributions from vocalist Elline and

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00:34:31

Episode 58: Turning Listeners into Loyal Fans: Expert...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/12/03

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.In this episode, we’re joined by John Gold, the founder of Hypeddit, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies music promotion for artists worldwide. John shares his journey of transitioning from focusing solely on making music to mastering the art of building an engaged fan base. Discover how Hypeddit helps musicians automate promotion, save time, and grow authentic connections with their audience in a competitive industry. What You’ll

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00:37:15

Episode 57: Will and Brooke Blair on Minimalist...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/10/29

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.In this episode of Successful Musicians, we are joined by Will and Brooke Blair, a brother duo known for their work in the world of film and TV scoring. They share their journey, offer practical advice for musicians, and discuss how they’ve adapted to the fast-paced demands of the industry. They are long-term collaborators with director Jeremy Saulnier, scoring his first feature, “Murder Party,” which won the Slamdance 2007 Audience

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00:50:12

Episode 56: Music Marketing Tips and Outsourcing...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/10/01

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠.In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Zach Sprowls, an American pianist and composer known for his evocative and heartfelt piano compositions. He often uses the piano as his primary storytelling tool, creating music that resonates deeply with listeners. Some of his notable works include: “All Beginnings Are Hard” - This piece features both a solo piano version and a version with a string quartet. The solo piano version was recorded

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00:44:25

Episode 55: Leveraging Social Media for Your Music...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/05/28

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here.Ryan Waczek is an Emmy-winning soundtrack composer, producer, and songwriter. He is known for his diverse background and accomplishments, including scoring the award-winning documentary “Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs” (2017) and composing for the Emmy-Winning television show “Theater Corner” with Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts (2021). His hybrid orchestral style has drawn comparisons to renowned composers such as Hans Zimmer

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00:28:59

Episode 54: Beyond the Funnel: Redefining Marketing...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/04/30

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here.Steve J. Larsen is a renowned entrepreneur and marketing strategist, best known for his expertise in creating high-converting sales funnels. He gained prominence as the Lead Funnel Builder at ClickFunnels, where he honed his skills by constructing over 500 sales funnels. After leaving ClickFunnels, Larsen quickly made his mark by building his own million-dollar company within just 13 months. He shares his knowledge through his podcast,

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00:20:18

Episode 53: Inspiring Change: Shannon K's Commitment...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/03/26

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here.Shannon K, is an American-Indian singer and actress. She collaborated with Poo Bear on the song “A Long Time” in 2018, and her music video for this track has over 41 million views on YouTube. Shannon K also acted in the movie “The Big Feed” (2020) and is currently involved in the American drama series “Mystical Inheritance of Adina Hassan” and a short film called “Rolling,” which focuses on mental health awareness. Her versatility,

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00:37:34

Episode 52: Cultivating a Personal Brand for Lasting...

Successful Musicians ·

2024/02/27

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here.Eric Thayne is a professional director, DP, and film educator. He is known for his work in cinematography and film production. Eric shares his expertise through educational content on platforms like YouTube and Cinema Mastery. What You’ll Learn From Eric Thayne's insights, we can glean several valuable lessons: Entrepreneurial Thinking: Understanding the difference between creatives and entrepreneurs is crucial. Entrepreneurs

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