Does your song pass the 60 second test?
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Melissa Boswell Townsend of Boswell Media joins Casey on the podcast to give a look behind the curtain of radio. Melissa breaks down the dos and don'ts of how to get your song on radio, and sheds some light on what really sets great artists and songwriters apart from the rest. You can learn more about Boswell Media here: And register for the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Competition beginning March 1st at mssongwriteroftheyear.com.
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The Three Biggest Concerns Songwriters Have About the Recording Process
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Carissa, part of the team at Blue Sky Studios sits down with Casey as they break down some of the biggest questions they get from songwriters and artists wanting to record their songs. If you've ever had these questions, then you'll want to listen in to this week's episode. You can also check out some of the frequently asked questions we get at Blue Sky Studios here:
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Mastering the Music Business with Matthew Garber
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
What is mastering? Why is it important? And how can artists benefit from it? Matthew Garber joins Casey on the podcast to answer those questions and so many more. Matthew also digs into the nitty gritty of creative entrepreneurship, and how he resolved the struggle to decide if it's worth it to go full-time with music or keep a day job. You can listen to Matthew's podcast with Sam Moses, The Attack and Release Podcast . You can also learn more about Matthew and get your records mastered at Social Media:
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Building Your Artist Brand with Katie Zaccardi
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
We're ending 2022 with a bang with our guest this week! Katie Zaccardi is a music career coach who helps musicians and music entrepreneurs create careers that align with them. Listen in as Casey talks with Katie about how to navigate Patreon, working through mental blocks, and the importance of finding your personal brand as an artist. You can take the quiz to find your artist brand DNA here: And learn more about Katie and her work on these platforms:
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Connecting to Your Audience with Lang & Renee Bliss of BlissBliss
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Lang and Renee Bliss are BlissBliss: artists, songwriters, and producers who have been in the industry for quite some time. Sit down with Lang, Renee, and Casey as they talk through their experiences in the industry, the work it takes to build a connection with your audience, and Lang's framework for making live performances truly something special. You can find more about BlissBliss here: https://www.blissbliss.com
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Finding Your Rhythm in the Magnolia State
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Andrew Bryant is a singer-songwriter, producer, and host of Magnolia Radio. Born and raised in Mississippi, Andrew cut his teeth playing in church, and discovered his love for making music along the way. Take a listen as Casey and Andrew talk about the origins of Magnolia Radio, finding his rhythm as a songwriter, and his approach to writing albums. You can find Andrew's music at . You can also find out more about his band Water Liars and listen to Magnolia Radio .
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Leveraging Technology to create a Middle Class for Musicians
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Seth Power is a singer, songwriter, and tech startup owner. He loves old school music and utilizing new school technology. Take a listen as Seth sits down with Casey to share about his music and how his startup Tribly is changing what's possible for musicians and creators. You can learn more about Seth and listen to his music here: And can learn about Tribly here:
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Action Always Precedes Clarity
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Casey sits down with Ivan Lu of Singing Simply to talk through how artists can improve their singing and find their voice both literally and figuratively. You can find out more about Ivan at https://www.singingsimply.com.
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The Winding Road to Finding Your Spot in the Music Business
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Shawn Chambliss is a man with many talents. He's an artist, a singer/songwriter, worship leader, audio engineer, and the list goes on. Casey sits down with Shawn as they talk through how stepping out of your comfort zone can help you find your place in the music business. You can follow Shawn's artist project The DLX here:
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Navigating Work, Life, and Creating Music in the Margins
Blue Sky Studios Podcast
Anse Rigby sits down with Casey to talk through how he's been able to navigate balancing a day job, a music career, a family, and working hard to do it all with excellence. You can follow Anse's work here:
info_outlineJason Davis has been managing and shepherding artists for 23 years and counting! He works with a few management companies such as One One 7 Entertainment and is the founder of Noble Management. Jason talks Casey through the impact and characteristics of a good manager, what an artist may be missing before signing with a record label, and what the role of the label is for todays independent-working artist.