Artist Coaching Podcast By Joeysuki

In this episode, we talk about DJ techniques and how Grimes made mistakes at her Coachella set last week. We talk about Taylor Swifts comeback to TikTok and James Hypes private jet post. We dive deeper into the process of creating tracks and talk about strategies of getting more streams on Spotify. We end with the community questions that got sent in from our Discord! (00:00) Cable Management in Studios (06:19) DJs and Technology in Mixing (15:26) Taylor Swift's Return to TikTok and Music Promotion (36:05) The Process of Creating Tracks (43:28) Strategies for Increasing Spotify Streams (52:59) The Importance of Agencies and Networking in the Music Industry

This is an old recording of Joey giving a keynote at Dancefair, a music conference in the Netherlands. This is still relevant to building an artist career in 2024. We hope you get some value out of this one!

In this episode, Ralph, Joey, and Jobke discuss the main sources of income for artists in 2024-2025. They mention streaming, gigs, music sales, publishing, and ghost-producing as the primary sources of income. They also discuss the importance of building a direct fan relationship and the role of Patreon and other direct fan payment platforms. The conversation touches on the challenges artists face in the music industry, including waiting for feedback from labels and the financial aspects of being an artist. They also mention the importance of having entrepreneurial traits and the need to balance passion with financial considerations. (00:00) Introduction (08:12) The Art of Mixing in Music Production (29:31) Building a Direct Fan Relationship (46:16) The Importance of Entrepreneurial Traits

In this episode, we talk about the challenges of using different software and plugins, and the importance of having a streamlined workflow. We also touch on the decline in streaming subscriber growth and revenue growth in the music industry, as well as the resurgence of physical music formats like vinyl and CDs. We share personal stories about our gaming experiences and how we’ve got our nicknames. We discuss the value of connecting with fans on a deeper level and the satisfaction it brings. We discuss the changing landscape of the music industry, the importance of authenticity and craftsmanship and… the conversation ends with some shameless self-promotion (as always) (00:00) Introduction (09:02) Challenges with Software and Plugins (21:51) Resurgence of Physical Music Formats (29:50) The Importance of Direct Fan Relationships (33:47) The Significance of Unique Usernames (39:46) Gaming Experiences and Nicknames (41:12) Adapting to the Changing Landscape (45:17) The Importance of Authenticity and Craftsmanshi

In this episode, we discuss our nostalgia for MySpace and the rise and fall of the platform. We also reminisce about LimeWire and the era of downloading music. The conversation then shifts to a review of the Ultra Live Sets and the emergence of drum and bass in mainstream music. We discuss the diversity of lineups at music festivals and the appreciation for drum and bass as a genre. We discuss the challenges of getting booked at Ultra Music Festival, the factors that influence a promoter's decision, and the importance of building relationships. We also talk about the differences between signing a track to a label and signing an exclusive deal, as well as the platforms that provide the most success for artists. (00:00) Introduction and Nostalgia for MySpace (10:05) Review of Ultra Live Sets (14:21) Lineup Diversity at Music Festivals (18:32) Getting Booked at Ultra (25:45) Signing with a Label (34:13) Platforms for Success (39:03) The Importance of Branding (46:09) Working with Artists with Big Egos (53:0

In this episode, we talk about a Dutch rapper who is setting up a protest against his record label. We talk about why the deals between artists and labels are unfair and how you can deal with it as an artist. We also answer questions from the Discord Community! (00:00) Introduction and Catching Up (02:57) Ronnie Flex's Protest Against Record Label (08:54) Low Royalties in the Music Industry (13:01) The Challenges of Fighting Against the Industry (21:07) The Role of Label Heads and Gatekeepers (22:50) The Changing Landscape of Music Production and Gatekeepers (26:31) The Importance of Negotiating Booking Fees (33:15) The Relevance of Older Music Styles in Today's Market (40:39) Coping with Fame and Scrutiny Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Looking for a coach? https://www.artistcoaching.nl/ Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.facebook.com/artistcoachingnl

In this episode, we answer questions from the community about sending demos to labels, managing time effectively, negotiating with major labels, choosing the right label for a release, and bringing a boring drop to life. We also share their most embarrassing moments on tour! (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Best Way to Send a Demo (10:10) Time Management (24:05) Choosing a Label (27:38) Bringing a Boring Drop to Life (31:18) Most Embarrassing Tour Moments (31:29) Embarrassing Moments (35:57) Tips and Tricks from W&W (38:53) Collaborations (40:15) Finishing Songs (46:15) Maximizing Opportunities Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Want to get coached by us? https://www.artistcoaching.nl/ Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.facebook.com/artistcoachingnl

In this episode, Ralph, Joey, and Jobke discuss various topics.. We go from left to right but in short, we covered topics such as the influence of the Swedish House Mafia on the fashion of DJs, favorite festivals, authenticity and the power of doing physical work. (00:00) Intro (01:30) Appearance and style (23:47) Swedish fashion and influence (28:17) Challenges with ticketing and venue capacity (28:33) Dealing with online haters and negativity (30:08) The joy of connecting with fans and being a man of the people (32:21) The importance of authenticity and integrity in the music industry (34:15) The appeal of physical work and creating something tangible (41:29) The limitations of polishing a turd in music production (43:07) The benefits of collaboration and being open to new ideas (45:16) The power of feedback and the influence of established artists (49:45) The importance of quality control and attention to detail in music production Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsX

It's time for a brand-new episode full of wisdom bombs. The club is complete again, Jay recovered from his severe man flue and Ralph is sharp as ever. In this episode, we discuss topics such as running a business as an artist, knowing when you are in an 'everyone is a genius' phase, AI music producer tools and we answer questions from the community! (00:00) Introduction and Jay's Return (02:42) Realizing the Business Side of Being an Artist (03:39) The Importance of Being Proactive in Your Career (07:24) The Everyone's a Genius Phase (19:39) The Benefits of Cover Versions over Remixes (21:13) Why Some Artists Don't Show Their Music-Making Process (23:36) The Expectations of Artists in the Dance Music Industry (26:34) The Perception of Magic in the Music Industry (29:34) Ultra Music Festival Tickets (33:31) AI Tools in the Studio (37:35) Time Spent on Finished Tracks (42:17) Number of IDs Leading to Finished Tracks (46:15) Arrangement Considerations for Tracks Join the Artist Coaching

This is a recording of the bi-weekly Q&A sessions that we host in our Discord. If you are not a part of that Discord yet but you want in, make sure to click HERE. Want to get coached by us? https://www.artistcoaching.nl/waitinglist/

In this conversation, Joey and Ralph discuss various topics related to the music industry. They start by talking about the diversity in music festivals and how artists can stay relevant. The conversation touches on the evolution of the music scene, the resurgence of old-school sounds, and the importance of taking a leap of faith. They conclude by discussing the process of making decisions and dealing with feedback in the music industry. (00:00) Introduction (04:33) Diversity in Music Festivals (06:03) Staying Relevant as an Artist (21:46) Current State of the Music Scene (25:54) Taking the Leap of Faith (28:24) Optimization vs Perfection (30:40) Making Decisions and Dealing with Opinions (33:09) Mental Toughness and Learning from Experience (36:23) Sending Music to Artists and Dealing with Feedback Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.facebook.com/artistcoachi

In this episode, Joey talks with Jay Hardway & Jay (The Him) about his journey in the music industry. They discuss the evolution of his sound, the importance of finishing tracks, transitioning to solo work, the impact of content creation, and the changing role of social media. We also talk about the release of his plugin, Subninja! (00:00) Introduction (02:36) How The Him started (08:08) Evolution of his Sound (15:53) The Importance of Finishing Tracks (22:28) Transitioning from Duo to Solo (26:14) The Impact of Content Creation (32:05) Labels and Content Requests (35:40) Changing Role of Social Media (40:23) The Importance of Taking Risks and Making Mistakes (44:26) Introducing the Sub Ninja Plugin Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Download the Subninja plugin from The Him and get it for FREE using the code: THEHIMFAMILY for a limited amount of time: https://dsp.thehim.com/ Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artist

In this episode, we talk with Dannic! We talk about several topics that have been asked by community members of the Artist Coaching Discord. (00:00) Introduction and Fonk Radio (03:00) Evolution of Dannic's Career (11:16) Starting as DJ Daan and Becoming Dannic (19:27) Transition from Funkadelic to Dannic (22:54) Changes in the Music Industry (27:09) Music Production Process Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.facebook.com/artistcoachingnl

In this episode, we talk about regretting passing on demos that became hit records (Ralph and Jay passed on a few tracks that you might know by now), why everyone is making bootlegs instead of originals, and how an artist gets booked at Tomorrowland this year because both Jay and Ralph are playing there this year! (00:00) Introduction (05:15) Missed Opportunities (07:12) Unfair Deals (15:21) Lack of Originality (21:30) Balance Between Bootlegs and Originals (30:08) The Appeal of Remakes (35:25) The Booking Process for Tomorrowland (41:06) Debunking the Myth of Pre-Recorded DJ Sets (48:07) Conclusion and Shameless Plugs Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn More information about Artist Coaching: https://www.artistcoaching.nl/ Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.facebook.com/artistcoachingnl

In this episode, we discuss various topics including Coldplay's sustainability report, Reinier Zonneveld's AI project, and how to approach big artists for collaborations. They also explore the idea of taking advantage of a release on a major label. The conversation highlights the importance of building a community, sending demos, not dwelling on rejections and the need for artists to continue releasing music. (00:00) Introduction and Catching Up (09:58) Coldplay's Sustainability Report (22:10) Reinier Zonneveld's AI Project (28:01) Approaching big artists for a Collaboration (35:06) Taking Advantage of a Release on a Major Label (35:50) The Importance of Consistency and Momentum (36:14) The Chain Smokers' Strategy Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/ https://www.facebook.com/artistcoachingnl

In this conversation, Daan, Joey, and Ralph discuss various topics related to the DJing and music industry. They talk about managing expectations at festivals, dealing with negative feedback, meeting idols, and the revival of early EDM days. They also discuss the blurring boundaries in music genres, the increase in BPM in DJ sets, and the impact of BPM on song selection. (00:00) Introduction and Gimmicks (03:40) The Nostalgia of the Past (05:16) The Changing Landscape of the Music Industry (06:12) The Impact of Social Media (07:36) Finding the Balance on Social Media (08:18) Authenticity and Self-Security (10:35) Creating Genuine Content (12:04) The Challenge of Social Media (13:07) Embracing Authenticity (16:20) Overcoming the Fear of Judgment (18:32) Rediscovering Sound and Showmanship (21:00) The Challenges of Adapting to Social Media (23:05) Balancing DJ Skills and Entertainment (26:53) Rediscovering Sound and Identity (29:20) Catering to Different Audiences (33:39) The Importance of Showmanship (36:33)

This is a recording of the very first community Q&A in the Artist Coaching Discord. This bi-weekly event will happen live in the Discord server so if you'd like to join and ask me questions next time, make sure to join HERE. Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/

This week's episode covers our New Year's resolutions, conducting a live audit, stepping out of the comfort zone, following trends, building a true fan base, and balancing time and reward.  In this conversation, Ralph and Joey discuss various topics related to the music industry and building a brand as an artist. They talk about the shift in priorities to creating content for TikTok and reaching new audiences. They emphasize the importance of doing what you love and not solely focusing on gaining a following. They also discuss the value of investing in quality and deep relationships with fans, as well as the unsustainability of the current model. They explore the concept of building a brand and connecting with fans on a personal level.  (00:00) New Year's Resolutions (03:15) Live Audit (10:11) Comfort Zone (17:36) Following Trends (22:38) Building a True Fan Base (29:35) The Thousand True Fans Concept (38:17) Balancing Time and Reward (41:30) Shifting Priorities to TikTok (42:19) Doing What You

In this episode, Joey and Ralph discuss various topics related to the music industry and social media. They reflect on mistakes made on social media and the importance of not letting negative feedback stop you from posting. They also talk about using multiple social media platforms and the potential of YouTube Shorts. The conversation touches on the frustrations of the music industry, including the issue of reclaiming master rights from labels. They discuss the idea of relocating to a city or country where a targeted genre is popular and the benefits of being part of a music hub.  Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn (00:00) Introduction and Small Talk (03:00) Discussion on Using Illegal Plugins and AI Tools (07:00) Exploring the Micromusic AI Tool (12:00) Using AI Tools for Music Production (18:00) The Challenges of Evolving in the Music Industry (23:00) Staying Authentic as Established Artists (29:00) Personal Growth and Constant Change (36:00) Overcoming Procrastin

In this episode, Ralph, Jobke, and Joey discuss various aspects of music production and the challenges artists face. They touch on comparing oneself to others, how to deal with criticism, and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people.  (00:00) Start (01:45) The Importance of Arrangement (09:00) Financial Instability is Common (20:00) Rejection is Inevitable (29:40) Comparing Yourself to Others (33:50) Dealing with Criticism   (35:47) Building Self-Esteem and Perspective (36:29) Surrounding Yourself with the Right People (41:07) The Importance of Constructive Feedback (42:07) The Influence of People You Surround Yourself With (43:46) Being Open to Different Perspectives Join the Artist Coaching Community on Discord! https://discord.gg/8NmAxsXTYn Follow us on: https://www.tiktok.com/@artistcoaching https://www.instagram.com/artistcoachingnl/