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In 1963, the Carpenter family moved to the Los Angeles suburb of Downey, hoping it may provide better musical opportunities for talented Richard. He and younger sister Karen formed The Richard Carpenter Trio with Wes Jacobs, and later performed as a duo. In this special show, host Paul Gibbs brings you trivia and other info about Richard & Karen, and music from "Christmas Portrait", their first Christmas Album released in October 1978. Produced by NoteSpire Music, LLC. www.NoteSpireMusic.com
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This episode features a conversation with Brandon Monson, a member of Presence Music, a faith-filled pop-worship group based out of Duluth, Minnesota. What started as a group of local church leaders joining together for a community worship night, has blossomed into a battle-tested group of believers determined to help transform the Midwest for Chri…
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Technology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not gettin…
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Being a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams.NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller tarafından oluşturuldu
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With over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of …
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This episode features Kimberly Ward, singer songwriter from New Bern, North Carolina, USA. Kimberly recently was nominated for USA female vocalist of the year, Songwriter of the Year and Emerging Artist Awards for the International Singer Songwriters Association. Her recent songs include It Was Insanity, Letting Go, Just Want To Be Free, Christmas …
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We're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach.NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller tarafından oluşturuldu
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Mike Geo is our guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. Mike's latest release is "Be Refined", available on all streaming platforms. With a mastery of multiple instruments, and the ability to self-produce and record himself, Mike is injecting new life into the Christian music industry. His music often navigates themes like anxiety, depression,…
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Paul Gibbs, host of The Artist Insight, talks with Swedish singer and songwriter Maria Segerholm in this episode. Maria released "Chosen" in 2022, a song written for her church congregation, which she had no plans of releasing. But God had different plans, and Maria felt called to release it not only in Swedish, but also in English. The Swedish ver…
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We've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some po…
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This episode of The Artist Insight features guest Justin Rayna, an award-winning percussionist, composer, producer, pianist, performer, dance choreographer, stunt man, acrobat, tumbler, husband and father. His music has been compared to David Lanz, John Tesh, Yanni, Israel Houghton, Drum Corps International and Cirque du Soleil. Justin brings an in…
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While the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think throug…
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Scott Day, from Jefferson, MD USA is the driving force behind The Scott Day Band, on a mission to see people experience God’s presence in a way that maybe they never have before. Scott says, "Since He does move powerfully when His people praise Him, praise is something that needs to be expressed not just in a church building and not just on a Sunda…
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NoteSpire Music's Paul Gibbs talks with Oklahoma singer/songwriter Cheryl Elaine in this episode. Her latest release is called "Barefoot Daughter", released in December 2023. Cheryl says her creativity flows from her relationship with God, and she, like other creative people, is at her best when she lets that creativity flow. From her website: "Mus…
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We all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast.NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller tarafından oluşturuldu
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It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calenda…
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This episode features an interview with David Paul Brooks, known as “DPB” has been captivating audiences for years with his electrifying performances. This Billboard charting positive rap artist is also a songwriter, motivational speaker, clothing designer, author, actor, director, producer, and filmmaker. DPB started as a solo artist and later bec…
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This episode features a conversation with Cathy Werst Staton, whose artist name is "Flawssom". (Flawed but made an Awesome Blossom in Christ Jesus.) Her latest single is "Don't Worry", and can be heard on Soundcloud, Spotify and all major music platforms. Also check out her YouTube channel for some awesome videos! Find Flawssom on FaceBook: https:/…
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This episode features a conversation with Christian singer/songwriter, praise and worship leader Melissa Smith, from Finley, Oklahoma. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melissa1124 and hear her music on NoteSpire Radio, including "That's Who Jesus Is", and her Christmas song, "Love Was Born".…
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Vanessa Milanesi is a contemporary Christian singer/songwriter from New Jersey. In this interview with Paul Gibbs, she talks about how the Lord brought her out of a difficult situation involving secular music, to writing, recording and performing Christian music. Her EP, "Bits & Pieces" is a musical testimony to the Lord's faithfulness. Vanessa won…
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Gina Miller is our guest on this episode. The wife and mother of two has a music career based on half a decade of life experiences – some traumatic. It is these encounters and more that have driven and molded this small town Pennsylvania native into a blossoming country music singer/songwriter. Music and medicine have been constants in Gina’s life,…
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NoteSpire Music host Paul Gibbs talks with Grace Graber on this episode. In many ways, Grace Graber is the voice of a rising movement full of people who believe that maybe both faith and mental health matter — in fact, maybe they’re inextricably intertwined. “This ministry, the rest of my music, none of this is about me,” Grace is quick to say. “It…
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The Jess Zimmerman Band is a Country Rock Band formed in 2015 and based in Southeastern PA. Although not billed as a Christian band, their love for God and their desire to honor Him shines through all their music. The band was nominated for five awards in 2022 at the Nashville Josie Music Awards Show, including: "Entertainer of the Year", "Best Roc…
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Richard Lynch is our guest on this episode. He talks with host Paul Gibbs about his love and respect for God, family, and his fellow hard-working Americans, and his songs speak to those values...values that his fans and lovers of country music everywhere hold dear. Upholding the traditions set forth by artists like Haggard, Strait, Jackson, Jenning…
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For many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not…
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Our guest on this episode is Eddy Mann - singer, songwriter, worship leader, and more. From his website: "Eddy Mann is a smile for the soul. He’s a combination of cultural and spiritual traditions living in an ever evolving neighborhood. He’s ever comfortable in his hometown Philly roots that speak of peace, and brotherly love. An award winning and…
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Everyone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspire…
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Floyd Foster is the guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. From Mechanicsburg, PA. Floyd's desire is to help others who are hurting, showing them that God is always there and He never leaves us alone. He shares his voice with The March Forth Quartet, the Heaven 4 Shore Trio, and with his singing partner Carol, bringing God's message of hope, …
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Memorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episo…
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Host Paul Gibbs shares the podcast microphone with singer-songwriter Jim Huddleston in this episode. Now residing in Savannah, Georgia, Jim was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in a small mobile home park and was exposed to a wide variety of music through his father’s involvement in local country music bands. It was his love for music t…
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This episode features an interview with Heistheartist, an American Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, NY. Formerly a secular neo-soul singer signed to "Bentley Records" under his biological name "LeeMann Bassey," Heistheartist discovered that his true calling was with the Lord after hearing an inspiring sermon by TD Jakes online one da…
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To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the …
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Are you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development a…
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This episode features a conversation with Chris Selby and Whitney Becker, both from Traverse City, Michigan. Chris and Whitney are musicians on the worship team at New Hope Church in Traverse City, and they co-wrote Lord You Are My Rock, a song based on Psalm 18. The song is the second release on a new album by the New Hope Worship Project that con…
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This episode features an enlightening and fun conversation with Paul Talley. For the past 18 years Paul and his wife Cindy hae spent their time - all of it - traveling and ministering full-time for the Lord. In fact, at the age of two weeks old, Paul Talley began traveling to 83 countries and all 50 states with his evangelist/musician parents, Joe …
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As musicians, we want our songs to be, well, perfect. And we start out feeling great about the music - the lyrics are meaningful, the arrangement is awesome, the instrumentation is spot on. But somewhere along the way, the good feeling starts to fade. The newness wears off. It just doesn't sound as good as it did when we started. And we starting th…
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In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares the podcast microphone with Julius Adams, from Peoria, Illinois. Julius is a singer, songwriter and digital creator who started writing and playing at a young age. His love for music extends from his love for people, and for the Lord. His songs help the listener feel hope and love, and to be encouraged. His n…
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"​The Josie Music Awards is the premiere music event within the independent music industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence globally. The JMAs honor exceptional talent, hard work, growth, and outstanding bodies of work, and contributions to those who inspire us, encourage us, and shape the culture of the global independent music industry." I…
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Kenneth Marsh, from Baltimore MD talks with host Paul Gibbs about his music and ministry in this episode. Ken has been involved in music for most of his life, and recounts some of the high points, and low points, that he's experienced over the years. His advice to others is to keep God first in your ministry and keep "prayed up". He ministers with …
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Carissa M (Carissa McNair) is our guest on this episode, talking with host Paul Gibbs. Her musical gifts have been influenced and motivated by her many musically gifted family members, and she is now pursuing a professional music career. "Oxygen" is her latest release, and follows her self-titled EP released several years ago. She plays piano and g…
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BMI (or Broadcast Music, Inc.) moves to a for-profit business model for the first time since their founding in 1939 and the music industry is abuzz with responses, both positive and not so positive, from industry leaders, such as ASCAP, as well as the very song-writers and publishers registered to the popular U.S. PRO. What does this mean to the ar…
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We all have things in our lives that we "could do", "should do", or "want to do". But the things that take priority and usually get done, are the things we "have to" do. But unfortunately for many music artists, their music doesn't fall into that category. Which may be why you aren't reaching your goals (if you have any goals) or making progress in…
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Feeling stuck in your music career? Can't get our of the rut you're in? Especially in music, it's easy to get to a place where our creativity just seems to dry up and we lose the energy and motivation to keep going. But there's good news - it's not about you! (we know, you've heard that before!) It's not even about your music! In this episode, we d…
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So, you've written a well-crafted song, there's no mistakes and no room for improvement, but it still doesn't hit. Why? In this episode, we discuss the number one mistake most artists and writers make. We give highlights from this year's 2023 BMI Christian Music Awards. And there's more Christian music trivia! 2023 BMI Christian Awards (bmi-doc-pro…
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How do I write a Hit Song? Is there a sure-fire way to guarantee success? And, if not, what are the steps can I take to ensure the best chances of success with my musical creations? All this and more, including Christian music trivia and a review of the NEXG2 Smart Audio Loop Guitar by Enya Music, on this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast!…
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In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music…
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A lot of Christian bands and singers have come and gone over the past 33 years, but The Itzels have stood the test of time. Bill and Karen, along with their children, Jessica, Ryan, Shannon, and Siri have been touring full-time for over 3 decades, and even after over 60 recordings, over 400 original songs, and over 3500 concerts, they are more focu…
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Our guest is award-winning Christian Hip-Hop artist CHSN. He is the winner of the 2023 Best Male Rapper of the Year at the 8th Annual Kindred Awards in Wilmington, DE, and is passionate about spreading the Gospel of Christ through his music, and his clothing line, "The Loved Collection. His latest album, "God Is Greater Than" is available on all mu…
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