Blue Sky Studios Podcast

Blue Sky Studios Podcast

This is a podcast about how to thrive in the Music Business. By spending time looking at the Business, as well as the Art side of music: Our hope is that this podcast will give you direction, motivation, and be a resource to navigate to a successful career in the ever changing Music Business.

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August 27, 2026 • 24 mins

There's no single roadmap for building a life in music. In this episode of the Blue Sky Studios Podcast, Casey sits down with artist and songwriter Spencer Thomas to talk about the realities of touring, the pull toward pursuing his own music, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Spencer also shares his approach to songwriting, common mistakes that can hold newer writers back, and why ...

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In this episode of the Blue Sky Studios Podcast, Clint Belt joins the conversation for a look at music, creativity, and the artist's journey. With a blues-rooted perspective and real-world insight from the studio, this episode is a strong listen for anyone interested in songwriting, performance, and what it takes to keep growing as an artist. If you enjoy honest conversations about music and the creative process, this ...

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February 21, 2023 • 20 mins

Melissa Boswell Townsend of Boswell Media joins Casey on the podcast to give a look behind the curtain of radio. Melissa breaks down the dos and don'ts of how to get your song on radio, and sheds some light on what really sets great artists and songwriters apart from the rest.

You can learn more about Boswell Media here: https://www.boswellmedia.net/

And register for the Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Competition beginning Marc...

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Carissa, part of the team at Blue Sky Studios sits down with Casey as they break down some of the biggest questions they get from songwriters and artists wanting to record their songs. If you've ever had these questions, then you'll want to listen in to this week's episode.

You can also check out some of the frequently asked questions we get at Blue Sky Studios here: 

Blue Sky Studios Recording FAQ

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What is mastering? Why is it important? And how can artists benefit from it?

Matthew Garber joins Casey on the podcast to answer those questions and so many more. Matthew also digs into the nitty gritty of creative entrepreneurship, and how he resolved the struggle to decide if it's worth it to go full-time with music or keep a day job. 

You can listen to Matthew's podcast with Sam Moses, The Attack and Release Podcast here. ...

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We're ending 2022 with a bang with our guest this week! Katie Zaccardi is a music career coach who helps musicians and music entrepreneurs create careers that align with them. Listen in as Casey talks with Katie about how to navigate Patreon, working through mental blocks, and the importance of finding your personal brand as an artist. 

You can take the quiz to find your artist brand DNA here: https://www.katiezaccardi.co...

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Lang and Renee Bliss are BlissBliss: artists, songwriters, and producers who have been in the industry for quite some time. Sit down with Lang, Renee, and Casey as they talk through their experiences in the industry, the work it takes to build a connection with your audience, and Lang's framework for making live performances truly something special.

You can find more about BlissBliss here: https://www.blissbliss.com

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November 29, 2022 • 22 mins

Andrew Bryant is a singer-songwriter, producer, and host of Magnolia Radio. Born and raised in Mississippi, Andrew cut his teeth playing in church, and discovered his love for making music along the way. Take a listen as Casey and Andrew talk about the origins of Magnolia Radio, finding his rhythm as a songwriter, and his approach to writing albums.

You can find Andrew's music at andrewbryantmusic.com. You can also find out more ab...

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Seth Power is a singer, songwriter, and tech startup owner. He loves old school music and utilizing new school technology. Take a listen as Seth sits down with Casey to share about his music and how his startup Tribly is changing what's possible for musicians and creators.

You can learn more about Seth and listen to his music here: https://sethpowermusic.com

And can learn about Tribly here: triblymusic.com

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November 1, 2022 • 21 mins

Casey sits down with Ivan Lu of Singing Simply to talk through how artists can improve their singing and find their voice both literally and figuratively.

You can find out more about Ivan at https://www.singingsimply.com.

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Shawn Chambliss is a man with many talents. He's an artist, a singer/songwriter, worship leader, audio engineer, and the list goes on. Casey sits down with Shawn as they talk through how stepping out of your comfort zone can help you find your place in the music business.

You can follow Shawn's artist project The DLX here: http://www.thedlx.net

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Anse Rigby sits down with Casey to talk through how he's been able to navigate balancing a day job, a music career, a family, and working hard to do it all with excellence. 

You can follow Anse's work here: https://www.anserigby.com

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Listen in as Casey moves from sceptic to bought in to Dr. Fabiana Claure's system of monetizing your music. 

You can learn more about Fabiana's work here: https://fabianaclaure.com

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Todd Hartley is the head of Business Affairs and In-House Attorney for the Country Music Association (CMA). Todd explains how Casey could win a CMA award, why it's important for artists to seek legal counsel when making big decisions, and why artists should be a part of trade organizations. Todd also breaks down "The Blockchain" and the role that the law currently has.

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Sam is an independent artist from Brookhaven, MS who took his career from playing piano to headlining shows, and eventually moving to Nashville. In this episode, Sam walks us through some of the highlights and big steps as an independent artist, and gives us insight into his upcoming projects.

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Dustin Burnett, also known as Zayde Wolfe, is a true powerhouse in the music industry. Starting with an interest in licensing songs, he quickly found placements ranging from film trailers, tv shows, professional sports, video games, and major networks such as Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN, and many more. He also is the co-founder of the widely respected drum sample company That Sound. Listen to hear Dustin unpack the lessons he has lear...

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On this special episode, we do a question and answer style recording on Facebook Live with your questions. Do you have questions about the music industry? We cover topics such as building a lasting music career, recording environment, producing, and more. If we did not answer your questions, send them to us at  info@blueskystudios.org - we'd love to hear from you!

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Tiff Randol is a mom in music with a very notable career. IAMEVE is a singer, songwriter and storyteller who has won several awards for her short music film "Starman" and is currently in production on a 360 Fulldome show. Tiff's advice for other musicians and artists is to trust yourself and listen to yourself. Listen in to hear about how Tiff trusted herself, and how that has played a role in her life. If you want to learn more, c...

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Jason Davis has been managing and shepherding artists for 23 years and counting! He works with a few management companies such as One One 7 Entertainment and is the founder of Noble Management. Jason talks Casey through the impact and characteristics of a good manager, what an artist may be missing before signing with a record label, and what the role of the label is for todays independent-working artist.

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Trevor George has a story full of grit, hard work, honesty and passion. He walks us through how journeyed to Nashville, Jumped head first into his own video business, and how he found himself working for his life long hero. Trevor also breaks down how the value of authenticity is so important in growing your music career. 

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