Music Travel Guide

• How Clarity and Direction Fuel Your Music Career w/ Dave Stapleton

  Your best strategy will always be your clarity of desire. When you know exactly what you want and why you want it. I believe that kind of clarity will do more for you than any technique in the world. Now…the question is: how do you, as a musician, achieve that kind of clarity in your music career?To help you explore that, I’m very excited to welcome Dave Stapleton.Dave is a British composer, pianist, producer, and the founder of Edition Records. Since launching the label in 2008, he’s grown it into one of Europe’s most respected independent record labels, home to a lineup of internationally acclaimed artists redefining contemporary jazz.Dave’s musical journey—from his early quintet recordings to the work with Slowly Rolling Camera—reflects the evolution of Edition itself: a label that started small and now provides a global platform for boundary-pushing artists. In this episode, Dave opens up about why having a clear artistic vision is essential for DIY musicians and independent artists.We dive into how to define your career direction, the questions that help you decide your next move, and practical, proven strategies for building meaningful, lasting connections in the music industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your path as an artist, this conversation will give you the clarity, guidance, and confidence to take your next steps with purpose.Make sure to listen to Dave's insights all the way through! 🎧Table of contents:2:48 Creating Edition Records13:28 Your first step to clarifying your career direction19:26 Getting honest and clear about why you make music30:37 2 key questions to sharpen your focus moving forward38:10 Networking that actually gets responses from industry pros46:03 Building meaningful artist-fan connections in today’s music industryReady to Promote Your Next Release?Take this 3-minute quiz to find out how prepared you are to promote your music, plus a clear action plan to improve it. 👉🏻 TAKE THE QUIZ NOWLet's talk about today's episode: 👉🏻 Let's connect on Instagram 👉🏻 Drop me a note at [email protected]

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• Why Storytelling is Your Artist Superpower w/ Eric Karsenty

  Learn how to turn your music journey into a compelling story that builds real fans.To help us break this down, I’m thrilled to be joined by Eric Karsenty.Eric is a classically trained piano player with a deep passion for jazz, and a music-obsessed marketer with over two decades of experience delivering global campaigns and partnerships for some of the biggest names in the business, including Warner Music, Apple Music, Yamaha, and Sonos. In 2016, Eric founded Bridge The Gap Management, a forward-thinking artist management and label services company that helps independent jazz-rooted artists and musicians release their music with clarity, intention, and strategy. In our conversation, we explore how you can craft your narrative, how to tell your story consistently across channels, and how to weave storytelling into your music promotion in a way that’s both authentic and effective.Make sure to listen to Eric's insights all the way through! 🎧Table of contents:3:19 What first sparked Eric’s love for jazz7:54 How jazz has shaped the way Eric thinks about artist development and storytelling today 25:58 Helping artists open up and share their personal stories34:22 A storytelling win: corto.alto case study42:05 Weaving storytelling into your music promotion strategy57:20 Building solid marketing foundations with storytelling at the core Let's talk about today's episode: 👉🏻 Let's connect on Instagram 👉🏻 Drop me a note at [email protected] the inside scoop on Europe’s most exciting music events + expert music marketing tips?Subscribe to the MTG Newsletter 👉🏻 SIGN UPInterested in learning more about our membership community for DIY passionate artists?Join our Club with a 14-day free trial 👉🏻 BECOME A MEMBER

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• Define and Strengthen Your Artistic Identity w/ Luciane Dom

  What does it really mean to define your artistic identity? And how do you know when you’ve found it? Luciane Dom has some answers for you.✨Born in Brazil, Luciane is a multilingual singer, songwriter, and producer whose sound flows between soul, jazz, R&B, and Afro-Brazilian roots.  Her voice is instantly captivating, but it’s her artistic identity that truly sets her apart. In this episode, Luciane shares how she began shaping her artistic self, one intentional step at a time. We talk about the defining moments that sparked her clarity, the early actions she took to stand out, and what “authenticity” really means to her in a noisy world.She also opens up about the mindset shifts, daily practices, and creative rituals that have helped her stay aligned with her truth—insightful advice for any artist finding their way.Luciane doesn’t just perform, she inhabits her art. I believe that her story is a reminder that your identity is not something you find once, but something you master over time. Enjoy listening! 🎧Let's talk about today's episode: 👉🏻 Let's connect on Instagram 👉🏻 Drop me a note at [email protected] in learning more about our membership community for DIY passionate artists?Join our Club with a 14-day free trial 👉🏻 BECOME A MEMBERWant the inside scoop on Europe’s most exciting music events + expert music marketing tips?Subscribe to the MTG Newsletter 👉🏻 SIGN UP

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• Crafting an Elevator Pitch for your Music That Stands Out w/ Allie Silver

  What makes someone stop and really listen when you talk about your music?In today’s episode, I am dropping into a highlight from a recent live Q&A inside our Club, featuring none other than Allie Silver, world music artist manager and founder of Free Radical Productions.Over the past decade, Allie has managed and produced more than 50 international tours across 37 countries, bringing artists to some of the most iconic venues and festivals on the planet. Through her acclaimed Band Therapy program, she’s helped countless artists and industry pros build strong, sustainable global careers. In our conversation,Allie gets right into how to present yourself in a way that stands out, starting with one of the most powerful tools you have: your elevator pitch. She shares super actionable tips on how to weave your story and uniqueness into a pitch that truly grabs attention.Let's talk about today's episode: 👉🏻 Let's connect on Instagram 👉🏻 Drop me a note at [email protected] in learning more about our membership community for serious DIY artists?Join our Club with a 14-day free trial 👉🏻 BECOME A MEMBERWant the inside scoop on Europe’s most exciting music events + expert music marketing tips?Subscribe to the MTG Newsletter 👉🏻 SIGN UP

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• The Art of Music Collaboration: Insider Tips w/ Alexander Flood

  How do you find the right creative partners? How do you build a thriving music community around you? To break it all down, I’m sitting down with Alexander Flood—one of Australia’s most forward-thinking and versatile drummers.His sound is a fusion of nu-jazz, deep house, broken beat, DnB, funk, and experimental vibes—completely his own. Back in 2020, just a few years after topping his jazz program, he signed with US label Stretch Music and dropped his debut album, Heartbeat.Two years later, he followed it up with The Space Between—an album that wasn’t just about the music but about connection, featuring heavy-hitters like Christian Scott and Vivian Sessoms.And that’s exactly what we’re diving into today.In this episode, Alexander breaks down what it really takes to collaborate as an artist—how he finds creative partners, builds an artistic community, and brings people together to make meaningful music. We’re also talking about the evolution of contemporary jazz and getting an exclusive look at his upcoming album, Artifactual Rhythm. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!Check out the Table of Contents 👉🏻 HERE.Let's talk about today's episode: 👉🏻 Let's connect on Instagram 👉🏻 Drop me a note at [email protected] the inside scoop on Europe’s most exciting music events + expert music marketing tips?Subscribe to the MTG Newsletter 👉🏻 HERE!

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