Episodes

  • Connection: Musicians Reaching Out to their Audiences

    Connection: Musicians Reaching Out to their Audiences
    Nov 29 2020
    Allison Emm discusses one of Wisconsin Music Ventures’ core values: connection. No matter how you do it (in-person networking, social media), it definitely is part of the job description of being a musician. Strengthening and exercising your relationships with others in the industry can help propel you forward and build your fan-base, while meeting new people and even making friends along the way! Check out more about TMV Podcast at http://www.themusiciansventure.com (www.themusiciansventure.com), @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram, and @MusicianVenture on Twitter. Support this podcast
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    21 mins
  • Alyssia Dominguez Talks Connection Beyond Music

    Alyssia Dominguez Talks Connection Beyond Music
    Nov 24 2020
    Alyssia Dominguez Talks Connection Beyond Music In this episode Allison Emm talks with Alyssia Dominguez, a musician from Waukesha County. The two talk about family and its influence on music, as well as the importance of connecting with others beyond just the music. Alyssia herself talks about race and its impact within the world of country music. Find out more about Alyssia from her website: https://www.alyssiamusic.com/ (www.alyssiamusic.com) Check out the TMV Podcast at http://www.themusiciansventure.com (www.themusiciansventure.com), @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram, and @MusicianVenture on Twitter. Support this podcast
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    42 mins
  • How Access Brings About Success

    How Access Brings About Success
    Nov 19 2020
    Allison Emm talks about “access” and how it relates to getting your foot in the door in the music world. She talks about how information and finances can contribute to whether or not someone can make it as a musician. Fellow WMV colleague Giselle also talks about her own experiences with access involving being young and having cultural differences. Tune in to hear how and why access is so important for the up-and-coming musician. Links:  Learn about Allison and Giselle from the https://wisconsinmusicventures.com/staff/ (Wisconsin Music Ventures (WMV) Staff Page) https://www.myso.org/ (The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)) https://wisconsinmusicventures.com/2020/10/01/ben-making-music/ (Blog Post by WMV’s Ben Harold) https://radiomilwaukee.org/measure/ (88.9 RadioMilwaukee By Every Measure Podcast) Check out more about TMV Podcast at http://www.themusiciansventure.com (www.themusiciansventure.com), @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram, and @MusicianVenture on Twitter. Support this podcast
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    40 mins
  • Musician Steve Burks on Staying Current, Professionalism and Not Selling Out

    Musician Steve Burks on Staying Current, Professionalism and Not Selling Out
    Nov 13 2020
    Steve Burks is a soul, R&B and hip-hop artist originally from Gary (IN) now living in Milwaukee. He joins us to share his own knowledge on the music industry. Steve talks with Allison Emm about his background in the music and the business side of things, as well as the story of how he got to where he is today. The two also talk about recent industry changes, and Steve’s emphasis on the importance of authenticity and staying true to himself as a black musician with predominantly white audiences.  Find more about Steve on his website: https://steveburksmusic.com/ (www.steveburksmusic.com) Check out more about TMV at http://www.themusiciansventure.com (www.themusiciansventure.com), @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram and @MusicianVenture on Twitter. Support this podcast
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    45 mins
  • Five "Rules of Thumb" for New and Seasoned Musicians

    Five "Rules of Thumb" for New and Seasoned Musicians
    Oct 31 2020
    Let's get down to business! Host Allison Emm kicks off this podcast with Five "Rules of Thumb" for new and seasoned musicians. This comes from the perspective of a musician involved in the world of researching and booking artists for her own events. These tips are as follows: 1. Get a website! Create a sense of professionalism with a full-blown website. 2. Facebook should not be a primary source of promotion and communication. The industry is changing, and standards have evolved for you to reach your audience and business opportunities most effectively. 3. Appearance matters! It's important to create a concise image to go with your music. 4. Fill the gaps between the songs of a performance. Use this time wisely to conduct a good image. 5. Prepare a confident setlist (his aids in filling the gaps in the performance). These tips can help differentiate a good musician from a great musician! Connect with us! https://wisconsinmusicventures.com/ (wisconsinmusicventures.com) Support this podcast
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    16 mins