Key Conversations

Today, meet Kisko Amar-I. Follow on Spotify and enjoy! Members of AMPLIFY ( http://www.inthekey.co/amplify) share their recent successes, giving you insights into what an indie music career looks like, what’s possible, AND give you your newest musical obsession! Independent musicians are up against a LOT. Sometimes it can feel lonely, confusing, or down right impossible to make any movement. The important thing that we so often forget to do is to identify when we’ve done just that: made a move. In the monthly mastermind for musicians, AMPLIFY, we celebrate our wins, big and small, and get good and creating clear goals to help define when we’ve won!If you’re a musician and would love this kind of support, coaching, community, and motivation, now is the time to get on the waitlist for AMPLIFY: http://www.inthekey.co/amplify. We can’t wait to hear your wins!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today Cheryl's talking about what it takes to level up a career and offers an opportunity to be a part of AMPLIFY, the membership for indie musicians in it for the long haul.Sign up at http://www.inthekey.co/amplifyMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl literally walks through, in REAL TIME, her submission process to be on the ballot for a Grammy Nomination! A perfect end to a seasons all about releasing a record the right way! watch this episode at http://www.inthekey.co/427Links mentioned:GRAMMY Website: https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy/membership/join GRAMMY Submission Calendar: https://grammy.com/grammys/awards/rules-guidelines  Submit: https://grammy.com/oepMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

There's something Cheryl discovered the fifth time around, figuring out how to release a record... and she'll never go back to doing anything another way! Make sure to find out about AMPLIFY - her new coaching community membership.... http://inthekey.co/amplify.Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Continuing the conversation of self-awareness, acknowledgment of where you are what you stand for, Cheryl addresses actions she's taking aligned with #BlackLivesMatter as well as outlines a powerful system to recognize where you are in your own career... and how to own it. Resources mentioned:Cheryl's community: http://www.inthekey.co/eliteResources for learning about racial injustice: http://www.inthekey.co/blmMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Not an episode, but a statement of listening and alignment. Until next time...Resources for education on racial injustice : http://inthekey.co/blmJames Baldwin essay from "Notes of a Native Son" https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9b36/f51f3dddd429ce54baa1a6d8501745216348.pdfKesha Janaan's essay "Dear White Friend": https://keshajanaan.com/blog/dear-white-friendWhy you should not say "All Lives Matter": https://www.vox.com/2016/7/11/12136140/black-all-lives-matterUnderstanding Systemic Anti-Black Racism in the United States: A Reference List https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ctVFeXJwJwtOa7ogZ0oEiVhpH7zQQwoRdIJ6XvEM_Y/mobilebasicSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard is a MASTER of playlists... AND he's the first to tell you why playlists shouldn't be on the top of your record's marketing strategy. Find out more about tips and tricks behind not only Spotify playlists but also how to make the most of other budding platforms including Amazon. Go grab Mike's #CrashCourse on Artist Profiles at the Academy: http://inthekey.co/academy along with his book Work Hard Playlist Hard!Follow Mike on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/askmikewarnerConnect with Mike Warner:Work Hard Playlist Hard: https://workhardplaylisthard.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/askmikewarner Join musician community: http://www.inthekey.co/eliteClaim your Spotify profile: https://artists.spotify.com Claim your Amazon Music profile: https://artists.amazonmusic.com Claim your Apple Music profile: https://artists.apple.com Crash course in artist profiles on In The Key Academy: https://www.inthekey.co/academy The Perfect Pitch on In The Key Academy: https:

Even though we are not doing live shows in person at the moment, this episode is a great one to keep in mind! Andy Du Rego of Black Suit Devil had two awesome album release parties in Toronto. We talk about what makes a successful album release show, from booking it to promoting it to rocking it while your at the venue.  LINKS MENTIONEDinthekey.co/emailcourse  and inthekey.co/perfectpitchFind andy at http://www.blacksuitdevil.com and http://www.instagram.com/blacksuitdevilMake sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Angela of Muddy Paw PR and Cheryl talk about the different ways to use (or not use) the process of releasing a single to your advantage. LINKS MENTIONED:http://www.iamaluminary.comhttp://inthekey.co/emailcourseFind Angela at http://www.muddypawpr.com,  https://thrivementorship.com/, http://www.instagram.com/angela_mastro Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl gets real about what "community" is and what it isn't, and why being a part of one (or creating one) will boost your career in the short AND long term. Join hers (a community of musicians working to level up) at http://inthekey.co/elite. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Kaytee Long, President and Founder of DIY Music PR, shares all sorts of great tidbits on the timeline of PR, what an indie artist to do, and when to know it's time to hire a PR firm.Get the DIY Music PR Bootcamp directly from the In The Key Academy! https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/academy!Find out more at https://www.diyprgroup.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/diymusicpr/, and follow Kaytee at https://www.instagram.com/kayteelong. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl shares all of her research from learning the complex ways of the new Billboard charting rules. Note: This episode was recored as an Instagram Live back in January 2020. The information is still applicable. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl took a break today to honor some emotions - all of the emotions. Not just the ones she's feeling about her 5.5 year old basset hound Oliver passing away, but all the rollercoasters throughout this pandemic. Whatever you are feeling is okay. Follow Cheryl on instagram and @cbemusic TikTok for more vulnerable posts www.instagram.com/cbemusic.Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Today is all about uploading to your distributor... in my case, CD Baby, and talking about how I set up my pre-orders (yes, almost 3 months before my release date!) Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Cheryl adds in this bonus episode to discuss what it takes to create peace and harmony with the person with whom you may be in close quarters with (a special coronavirus episode for the times.) Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Jason Grishkoff, founder of Submithub.com, talks about giving musicians access to easily, quickly, and inexpensively pitch their music to bloggers, playlisters, and other curators. Links Mentioned: http://www.submithub.com http://inthekey.co/perfectpitch http://www.submithub.com/friendly-genres Email jason@submithub.com and mention this episode for some premium credits!Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Michael Martinez, whose most recent release is a solo piano record, used Facebook Live to generate regular email list subscribers as well as buzz around his release. LINKS MENTIONED: inthekey.co/emailcourse facebook.com/michaelmartinezmusic MICHAEL's LINKS: main out from mixer board to behringer Behringer interface -https://amzn.to/2woIyiO behringer usb out to usb female to lightning adapter lightning adapter - https://amzn.to/3cUzNgS mixer board https://amzn.to/2wur9FC ipad pro for broadcasting with switcher studio https://amzn.to/2WI5PXI Switcher Studio free trial https://www.switcherstudio.com/ Michael also created a video on how to hook all this stuff up on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmivPFEqS0c A dedicated website he launched dealing with piano and technology: solopianoconnection.com   Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at ww

Today is a slight detour from the normal Season 4 Record Release business. Cheryl creates a very clear weekly structure to keep you motivated, moving, serving your fanbase, and monetizing in times of social distancing and other crazy global bananas things. LINKS MENTIONED: http://inthekey.co/elite http://inthekey.co/kajabi http://inthekey.co/makeasite http://www.buffer.com http://inthekey.co/iggrowth http://inthekey.co/emailtraining http://inthekey.co/emailcourse http://inthekey.co/perfectpitch http://inthekey.co/outreachairtable http://www.iamaluminary.com  Support the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

Chris Robley - THE content management guy at CD Baby - shares all the inside tricks and tips for Show.co, a platform to empower musicians in sharing their music and which is free through CD Baby. It's how you can create pre-save campaigns in Spotify as well as campaigns to grow youtube subscribers, increase Soundcloud listens, and even run contests. Learn more at http://www.CDbaby.com, http://www.show.co, and discover all the cool things about Chris at http://www.chrisrobley.com.  Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)

VP of Marketing at CD Baby, Kevin Breuner, graces the Key Conversations Podcast stage with invaluable information on publishing, how a publishing admin can help you collect more money, and why it matters (hint: money.) Learn more at http://www.cdbaby.com (and read more on their blog) and check out all Kevin is doing on instagram (http://www.instagram.com/kbreuner) or twitter (http://twitter.com/kbreuner). Kevin's band is Smalltown Poets: https://www.smalltownpoets.tv. Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on airtable! http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate Grab Cheryl's new record- piano/ambient music for focus, mindfulness and growth at www.iamaluminary.com Listen at: inthekey.co/keypodcast, more resources at inthekey.co/resultsSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)