Author: Rick

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans listening to a podcast in their busy schedules? You’re not the only one that listens to podcasts, Rick is a huge podcast fan as well. Podcasts are super convenient and they’re the best way to...

Has someone you admire in the music industry ever granted you facetime? In this fast-paced industry, it doesn't happen often, so when it does you better not miss out. On today’s show, Rick tells us about a similar incident that...

Rick sits down with Ian Clifford, founder of makeitinmusic.com, to discuss the importance of email marketing. While some think it’s a dead art, Ian and Rick explain why it is a necessity for every “do it yourself” artist. In...

It’s Q and A time on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast. Rick is scrolling down Twitter and Instagram and answering your questions.  In this episode Rick gives valuable advice for aspiring songwriters that want to get the...

Do you have what it takes to become the first you? Everyone wants to be the next Taylor Swift or the next Bruno Mars but rarely do artists say they want to be their authentic self. In this episode, Rick breaks down how you...

On this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint special guest Logan Young joins Rick to discuss branding, storytelling and some key information about social media marketing. Logan is the co-founder and head of training for...

Are you really in the music business or is it just an expensive hobby? Find out the harsh truth on this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint. Rick delves into the necessity of having a marketing budget and a strong...

The conversation continues! After our first episode about TV, talent shows our listeners had a lot of questions! This question, in particular, kept coming up, “Why have the television shows had such a hard time breaking in...

In life, especially as an artist, there will be times when things don't go as planned. What you do in those moments can make or break your career. Today,Rick talks about the amazing perseverance American Idol winner, Trent...

American Idol, The Voice, The Launch…. the list goes on and on. There are so many TV talent shows out there but which one is right for you? On this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Rick discusses the pro’s and con’s of TV...