Musicians Tip Jar

Musicians Tip Jar

Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every night of their life. This show will explore the methods and strategies on creating assets in your music business and how it is not a magic trick when musicians get steady cashflow from their talents. Learn more at www.musicianstipjar.com or email them at musicianstipjar@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

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June 10, 2025 45 mins
Build a clear mission for your socials and turn every post into progress with SEIDS, the Logic Pro X–savvy producer who’s grown 250K+ followers by posting with purpose.

In this episode, SEIDS breaks down how to: Define a goal-driven content strategy so your feed works like an algorithmic GPS Reuse your everyday work as shareable clips—one activity, two outputs, zero extra hours Charge what you’re worth by asking for the budget first...
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Join Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin as they sit down with powerhouse creator SEIDS—producer, singer, educator, and content strategist—who turned a 2020 gig drought into a six-figure home-studio career and 250K+ social media following.

In this episode, SEIDS breaks down how to treat every setback as a launchpad (her “butterfly effect”), why learning to produce during COVID was a game-changer, and how to build an “irresistible” personal b...
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🎶 Boost your productivity, creativity, and success in music by harnessing the power of dopamine! In this episode of Musicians Tip Jar, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin dive deep into dopamine—the brain chemical responsible for motivation, reward, and pleasure—and reveal practical strategies musicians can use to turn dopamine into their greatest ally. Learn how to optimize your habits, enhance your creativity, and stay motivated on your ...
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🎙 Episode Title: S5 E8 – The Financial Scale and How to Use It

💰 Overview:
In this episode, we introduce The Financial Scale—a 7-note system designed to help musicians grow wealth the same way they build musical skill: through fundamentals, repetition, and intention. Just like mastering a new scale on your instrument, mastering your finances starts with learning the notes and practicing how they work together. Chris Webb and Dave T...
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Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin kick things off with a playful “Mani-fest” pun that sets the tone: mindset and money go hand-in-hand for working artists. The hosts remind listeners that you can dream big and get paid for it. Why Manifesting Belongs in Your Business Plan
  • 79 % of surveyed DIY musicians say mindset directly affects their income—yet few have a structured routine for it.
  • Manifesting is presented as a practical goal-setting...
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🎙️ Podcast Summary: S5 E6 – How to Structure Your Music Business
Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar, where we talk about musicians and money. In this episode, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin dive into one of the most important (but often overlooked) elements of running a sustainable music career—structuring your music business. Whether you're a solo artist, band leader, or music entrepreneur, selecting the appropriate business structure can h...
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Today we have one goal: to get everyone in our community prepared for the next illness that might be headed your way. It’s a constant concern for many of us (especially singers) and can threaten our livelihood. The good news is there are things we can do to minimize that threat and manage things in a way that allows for easier decision-making and time for healing with less stress.

When you are healthy, you have 100 problems to deal ...
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Today we complete our interview with our good friend Ayo Awosika.  We put a spotlight on the often misunderstood term “making it in the music industry” as well as diversifying revenue streams by simply pursuing your interests and some vocal tips from an absolute Pro.

Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…”  - Ayo Awosika

Ayo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, compose...
Today we sit down with the powerful Ayo Awosika and explore how diversifying her skills has been one of the most powerful ways to create new opportunities, increase adaptability, and ensure long-term success in her career and creative endeavors.

Quote:“(The music business) truly is about referrals, community and connection” - Ayo Awosika

“Your health is your Wealth”  - Ayo Awosika

Ayo Awosika is an LA based vocalist, composer, and mul...
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🎧 Episode Title: How Musicians Can Prepare for a Recession | Musicians Tip Jar S5 E2 In this episode of Musicians Tip Jar, co-hosts Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin tackle one of the most pressing concerns for independent artists and music professionals: how to recession-proof your music career. Whether you’re a gigging musician, songwriter, producer, or educator, economic downturns can disrupt your income streams. This episode offers 7...
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We are really excited to be back for season 5 of Musicians TIp Jar.  Thank you for being here; just by listening, you are supporting the cause and belief that all musicians can be free from the fear of money forcing them to quit. Today we are also excited to announce that our first of a series of mini-courses has launched, and we thought this would be a perfect time to show you how you can launch your very own courses too!

Building ...
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September 24, 2024 28 mins
Just like my opening lines, we are all over the place today, highlighting our favorite moments and concepts from Season 4. These condensed tips are a powerhouse of ways to expand your reach and success in the music industry. Hard to believe we are at the end of another season here at Musicians Tip Jar.

This has been an incredibly value packed season full of inspiring guests and profitable insights. As is tradition here, we have done...
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Today we explore the rich world of FI or Financial Independence. We show the various strategies you can apply from this way of life to ease your stress and improve your money habits, allowing you more freedom.

THE ALLIANCE FOR LIFETIME INCOME is a non-profit educational organization based in Washington, D.C., that creates awareness and educates Americans about the value and importance of having protected lifetime income in retiremen...
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September 10, 2024 32 mins
Today we complete our chat with front range blues musician Mike Maurer.  We discuss the journey we take to finding our style, showing the market your value and keeping your heart on the most important part of being a musician.

“All the money and all the details will go away, what really matters is how you make people feel” - Mike Maurer

Mike Maurer is a Colorado based musician who began playing guitar at a very early age, studying wi...
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Today we chat with Colorado, front range, blues musician Mike Maurer. Together we discuss how breaking out of bad habits makes room for the good stuff to come your way, more ways to multiply your earnings, and defining the vision of your future.

“What I really do for a living is carry music gear around and play Tetris with time.” - Mike Maurer

Mike Maurer is a Colorado based musician who began playing guitar at a very early age, stud...
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August 27, 2024 34 mins
Today we complete our interview with the sync-artist, creative, and mentor, Jared Oluwa.  We examine his two year rule strategy, discuss how his biggest placement to date came about, and share the value of joining organizations that align with your passions.  

“I've been without money and felt like i've had all the money and had all the money and felt I had no money and wasn’t happy” - Jared Oluwa

Jared Oluwa is a 35 year old artist ...
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Today we discuss the simple power of showing up. We expose how this simple idea is often the reason why successful people, well, succeed. It exposes the reality that often its not what we NEED to do but instead how to get ourselves to SHOW UP and do the damn thing!

Jared Oluwa is a 35 year old artist from Los Angeles who is an instrumentalist and vocal producer. Growing up in a musical family, he tends to work closely with his young...
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This long journey and pursuit of being a full-time musician is full of growth, plateaus, dips and more growth.  But there is a point when the path begins to need more to keep up the pace, grow, and truly level up. Today we discuss the concept of Multiplying your time, how it applies to musicians and our efforts to 10x this life…

“You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” -Charles Buxton

The Great R...
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August 6, 2024 38 mins
If there is anything you have heard us say too many times it's that diversification is key to creating a wealthy musician’s income. We go at that goal from a different angle today.  Instead of spreading out your talents, we stack ‘em up! This has been a very useful technique for me personally to increase my productivity and value in the music business and I think it can do the same for you!

“The idea of a talent stack is that you ca...
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Maybe you are looking for ways to make money today because you need to pay some bills quickly. Or perhaps you want to take that special person out for that special evening and need some extra cash!?  Well, we got you!!  Today we give you our favorite eight ways to make some cash!  At the end, we will also toss in a bonus for more mailbox money.

“Chase your passions and money will come, chase money and you may never find your passion...
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