Author: Rick

Rick Barker is undoubtedly one of the strongest influences working behind the scenes of the music industry today. In this episode, Rick talks about how he navigated the industry, from working at radio stations to becoming a...

“Get your music on the radio.” “Build a management team.” There are a lot of outdated myths still floating around about how to be successful. In today’s age of technology, there are now numerous ways to become a well-known...

  Social media is the most powerful tool available to rising artists today. There’s no need to pour money into a world tour just yet when you can reach almost every corner of the earth by simply pressing a button. Today,...

In today’s episode, Rick talks about the way the music industry has changed with the growth of technology. With an audience at your fingertips at all times, utilizing social media to engage with people is a necessity for growing...

  The internet has made it beyond easy for us to share music with others, discover new artists and get discovered by people all across the globe. In today’s episode, Rick talks about the importance of utilizing these...

Rick Barker is the President and CEO of the Music Industry Blueprint in Nashville, TN. He is a manager, entrepreneur, author, and consultant focusing on the recent changes in the music business. By sharing his experience and...