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In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Mathiesen, Senior Director of Publishing and A&R at Curb | Word Entertainment, for a conversation about his journey in the Christian music industry. From his early days as an "errand boy" for Michael W. Smith to his current leadership role, Trevor shares insights into the world of A&R and publishing, offering valuable advice for aspiring artists and songwriters.
We discuss:
-Trevor’s unconventional path to becoming an A&R Director
-The importance of co-writing and developing your craft
-How to get your music heard by industry professionals
-Balancing innovation and marketability when pitching songs
-What “success” looks like for Christian artists in today's music industry
Whether you're a seasoned Christian artist/songwriter or just starting out, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement for anyone pursuing a career in Christian music. Tune in to hear Trevor's story and glean from his years of experience in the industry!
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In this heartfelt episode of the podcast, host Wisdom Moon sits down with artist and songwriter Natalie Layne for an authentic conversation about faith, artistry, and finding peace in the creative process. Natalie shares profound insights about trusting God's timing in the music industry, moving away from the common cycle of desperation and extreme highs and lows that many artists experience. Throughout the conversation, Natalie's infectious enthusiasm and deep faith illuminate how finding true joy in artistry comes not from striving, but from resting in God's perfect timing.
Currently residing in Nashville, Natalie's latest independent single "Amen" has gained millions of views on Instagram (where she has 328k followers) and TikTok (where she has over 233k followers) and 3 million likes on her videos. The single follows her 2021 Castles EP that garnered attention worldwide. The music led to opening concerts for Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin and We the Kingdom, and sharing stages with Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa and Crowder. Playing in several Nashville-based R&B and jazz bands, Natalie graduated with a Master's Degree in Commercial Piano from Belmont University. Writing and producing her own music, she most recently finished 2 major U.S. tours with Danny Gokey, Austin French, Brandon Heath, and Josh Wilson. She began leading worship at the age of 12, alongside worship pastors such as Cory Asbury, Jon Egan and Jared Anderson.
In December 2022, Natalie signed an exclusive recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music. Her label debut the, "Amen" EP, has amassed nationwide radio adds, reached #5 on Independent Christian Radio Charts, and broke the top 30 on Billboard charts. From the EP, an exclusive live performance of her song "Grateful For" was just featured by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY's for their segment Positive Vibes Only. Natalie was also amongst Pandora's "Top 10 Artists to Watch" and featured on a billboard in Times Square.
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In this candid conversation, rising Christian artist Amanda Nolan shares her remarkable journey from pursuing mainstream pop music to finding her calling in Christian music at age 19. After walking through a challenging season with OCD and anxiety, Amanda discovered not only her faith but also a deeper purpose for her music - creating authentic songs that bridge mental health struggles with hope in Christ. She opens up about the inspiration behind her vulnerable song "Through Your Eyes" and discusses how she's built a thriving social media following of 129k Instagram followers while staying true to her message.
Industry professionals and artists will gain valuable insights as Amanda discusses navigating the challenges of being a young female artist in Christian music, building a genuine social media presence, and making wise decisions about industry partnerships. She and host Wisdom Moon explore the importance of maintaining artistic authenticity while reaching new audiences, and why staying connected to your original love of music is crucial for long-term success in the industry.
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Tim Robinson is a dedicated booking agent in the Christian music industry, with a career that began in the 1990s. He has a rich background that includes managing bands, running a music venue, and founding a Christian music festival in Colorado. After a semi-retirement phase, Tim was invited to join Greg Oliver Agency (GOA), where he further developed his expertise. Following the agency's closure, he established Aligned Talent Agency (ATA) to continue his mission of connecting artists with meaningful opportunities. Based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Tim leads a small team focused on building relationships and finding gigs for artists while emphasizing the importance of serving ministries and uplifting communities through music.
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WE ARE BACK!! After a longer-than-expected break, Wisdom and Rachel are finally back and share the reason behind the hiatus. And, we got to record this episode in-person! Wisdom shares a BIG life update and what's ahead for this podcast. We're excited for you to listen!
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In this episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, Rachel Panasyuk interviews Evan Norris, a senior designer at Elevation Worship and founder of Design Cycle. Evan shares his journey from growing up as a pastor's kid to discovering his passion for graphic design, eventually landing at Elevation Church where he's been on staff for nearly seven years.
Listeners will gain insights into Evan's creative process, his experiences designing for major projects like Elevation Worship albums and youth events, and how he integrates his faith into his work. Evan also discusses the impact of AI on the design industry, offering a balanced perspective on its benefits and challenges.
Whether you're an aspiring designer or simply curious about the creative process behind Christian music and ministry, this episode provides valuable advice on honing your craft, finding inspiration, and pursuing excellence. Evan shares resources for learning design, the importance of practice and persistence, and how to navigate the tension between frustration and confidence in one's work.
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Many Christian artists fall into the trap of simply praying over a new song and releasing it without any real strategy or promotion. But is that the best approach to stewarding the gift of music? On this week's episode, Wisdom Moon and Rachel Panasyuk unpack the importance of combining prayer with diligent action when it comes to creating and releasing music. Tune in as they provide wisdom for artists on balancing spiritual disciplines with industry best practices for greater Kingdom impact.
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On today's episode, Wisdom steps behind the curtain of the music business with Jess Loper, a seasoned veteran in the A&R and publishing world.
In this insightful episode, Jess shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, demystifying the often-opaque realms of artists and repertoire (A&R), music publishing, and sync licensing.
From scouting talent to navigating the intricate landscape of royalties and recoupment, Jess offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the industry. Whether you're an aspiring artist, songwriter, or simply a music enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the business side of music.
Jess Loper began her career in the newsroom serving as an Editor with Business Wire who services the Associated Press with press releases for publicly held companies. From there she took her love of words into the music industry in the A&R department at Capitol CMG/Universal Music. In this position, she was an integral part of the production process for CMG’s roster of artists (Amy Grant, Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, TobyMac, Passion/sixstepsrecords) while also working with business affairs, union negotiations, and film & tv licensing for the label.
In 2017, she joined the team at Gotee Records as VP of Brand Management (Gotee Records) and Publishing (Emack Music). Gotee Records and Emack Music are a record label and a music publishing and administration company started in 1994 under the leadership of artist, TobyMac and label president, Joey Elwood. In this position, she handled A&R for artists Jon Reddick, Hollyn, Aaron Cole, Joseph O’Brien, Charly Beathard, and RENEE, cultivated writer relationships for Emack writers Tyrus Morgan, Hunter Leath, Ben Shive, and Lindsey Sweat, assisted with film and tv placements (ESPN, Fox Sports, ABC, NBC & VH1) and handled administration for Man Cub Music (Bryan Fowler & Micah Kuiper).
Most recently, she launched Without Labels Collective, a company that focuses on music supervision and licensing for film & television (The Jesus Music Documentary, Trinity Broadcasting Networks, The Huckabee Show, Compassion International, and Thrive just to name a few). This new venture is also focused on educating and supporting songwriters & artists on the business side of the creative process. She serves on the Board of the CMPA and works closely with the GMA Dove Awards.
Outside of her career in the music industry, her writing has been featured in the Huffington Post & Business Week Magazine among other digital news outlets and printed publications. Her greatest role in life has been getting to be a mom to Brody (15) & Kellen (12). In the Spring of ’22, she married her favorite songwriter, Brent Loper, on the front porch of their little farmhouse in Culleoka, TN
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Does the pursuit of perfection keep holding you back from releasing your music and making progress? On this week's episode, Wisdom Moon and Rachel Panasyuk tackle the crippling issue of perfectionism that plagues so many artists.
Whether you're agonizing over every detail of your new single or terrified to post that first video, this engaging conversation will provide encouragement and insights to help you break free from the shackles of perfectionism. Don't miss this insightful episode!
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This week on the Christian Music Industry podcast, Wisdom Moon tackles the controversial topic of whether independent artists in the early stages of their career should stop releasing music on Spotify and other streaming platforms.
Joined by Rachel Panasyuk from Pure Mosaic Records, they dive deep into the rationale behind this advice and discuss practical strategies for building an authentic fanbase before investing heavily into releasing music. From leveraging social media and YouTube to gauging audience interest through covers and original snippets, Wisdom shares wisdom gained from over 17 years in the industry.
They also explore topics like finding your ideal fan, knowing when you're truly ready to launch music, the importance of consistency, and innovative content ideas for new artists starting from zero followers. Whether you're an aspiring artist or an industry veteran, this candid conversation offers fresh perspectives that could save you time, money and frustration on your musical journey.
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In the fast-paced world of the music industry, it's easy to get caught up chasing your big dreams and aspirations. You want that record deal, that hit song, that taste of success. But oftentimes, artists move too quickly, burning bridges and burning out in the process.
In this insightful episode, we explore the importance of patience, steadiness, and building authentic relationships in your journey as a Christian artist. Don't miss out on this invaluable perspective!
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In this week's episode, Wisdom addresses a recent comment from a Christian music industry veteran that there's a perception of Christian artists being the laziest artists in the industry. From improving songwriting skills to embracing marketing and audience engagement, Wisdom discusses tangible ways that Christian artists can become known as the hardest-working and most faith-filled creators in the industry. Tune in for thought-provoking perspectives from Wisdom on marrying spiritual callings with professional dedication.
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In this episode, host Wisdom Moon sits down with veteran entertainment lawyer Kevin Kookogey, who has represented hundreds of artists, publishers, labels, and more over his 32-year career. Kevin shares the fascinating story of how he broke into the Nashville scene and landed his first major client, Newsboys, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of getting established. He goes on to deliver incredibly nuanced advice catered to today's music landscape - from typical label deal structures for new artists, to copyright and royalty considerations, to best practices for how churches should handle publishing with worship teams.
With an emphasis on clear client communication and viewing industry relationships as partnerships, Kevin draws upon his decades of experience to address complex issues like registering with performance rights organizations in easy-to-understand ways. Whether you're an artist, writer, pastor or label, this is an utterly invaluable masterclass in Christian music business and legal affairs from one of the industry's most respected names.
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In this episode, Wisdom explores the difference between striving out of fear versus putting in honest hard work while trusting God's timing. Wisdom shares how he believes striving often stems from the fear of missing out or not achieving certain milestones. In this thought-provoking episode, you'll be challenged to pause and reflect on areas where you may be striving instead of resting in faith. Tune in to hear a powerful perspective on letting go of forcing things to happen and finding peace by cultivating a strong work ethic anchored in trust.
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On this episode of the Christian Music Industry podcast, host Wisdom Moon sits down with singer-songwriter Amanda Janson. Amanda shares her incredible testimony of how she went from being a Broadway theater kid in New York City to becoming a follower of Jesus and pursuing a career in Christian music.
You'll hear the fascinating story of how a random Starbucks run and a Chick-fil-A sandwich played a pivotal role in her coming to faith. Amanda also opens up about her family's move to Nashville and how winning an online singing competition hosted by Rixon Entertainment unexpectedly paved the way.
Amanda gets vulnerable about the challenges of being a Christian artist, including placing false callings on your life versus pursuing what God has truly called you to. She discusses how the worship music genre has become her heartbeat and calling.
Additionally, Amanda shares practical insights on using platforms like TikTok for authentic ministry, the pros and cons of living in Nashville as a Christian artist, and her advice for independent artists seeking first the Kingdom of God. Don't miss this inspiring and story-filled episode!
Amanda Janson is a singer/songwriter, wife and mother of 3 based in Nashville, TN. After giving her life to the Lord in 2013, Amanda began leading worship and writing songs about her faith. Music is in her DNA and she couldn't imagine using her love for music in any other way than to serve the Lord. Her greatest desire is to release music that turns the listeners back to Him.
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Get ready for some exciting changes! In this solo episode, Wisdom explains his passion for coming alongside artists to guide them beyond just marketing techniques. He covers new offerings like one-on-one consulting sessions, ongoing coaching programs, and a partnership with Pure Mosaic Collective. If you're an indie artist looking to grow your music ministry, tune in to discover how Lula Music Group can equip you to make greater Kingdom impact with your music.
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Host Wisdom Moon interviews veteran Christian music artist Charlie Peacock and his wife Andi Ashworth about their new book "Why Everything That Matters, Matters So Much", which shares stories and wisdom from their lives in music, art, food, marriage and more. They discuss the importance of vocational calling, living hospitably, embracing wisdom from elders, finding balance and rest, and valuing the small acts of service that change the world. Peacock also shares about his cinematic music podcast, Music and Meaning.
Charlie Peacock, born Charles William Ashworth in Yuba City, California is a Nashville-based, 4x Grammy® Award-winning, multi-format jazz and pop recording artist, composer and record producer. Peacock’s production credits range from Chris Cornell and Ladysmith Black Mambazo to AAA and Americana successes such as The Lone Bellow, Holly Williams, The Civil Wars, Ben Rector and Brett Dennen.
A native Californian, Andi Ashworth has lived in Nashville, Tennessee with her family since 1989. She is a writer and diarist, Master Gardener, cook, maker of home and lover of good books. Unique to her vocation, Andi has been a companion-along-the-way to many people, sharing stories about life and its challenges over meals, walks and cups of tea. After providing hospitality to thousands of people in her home, The Art House, it is her joy to be in a new home and a more private season of life, enabling her to create comfort and beauty on a smaller scale. She loves gathering her family around the table, discussions with her book group and Scrabble games with her husband – a perk of their later years.
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Spotify playlists can offer powerful growth opportunities for new artists, but simply landing a placement isn't enough. In this special mini-episode, Wisdom attacks the question, “Is it really worth putting effort into Spotify playlisting?” He weighs the pros and cons of a playlist-focused strategy, uncovering the value of a less playlist-centered approach. For aspiring musicians and seasoned pros alike, this wisdom-packed episode reveals how to leverage playlists as springboards, not destinations, on your journey from unknown to noteworthy.
Join the Christian Artist Coaching to grow your knowledge and wisdom in songwriting, publishing, marketing, advertising, branding, creating content and so much more!
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In this week's episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, we have worship leader Nick Day from Bethany Music in Baton Rouge, LA. Nick shares raw and transparent insights about the journey of stewarding a growing social media platform with integrity. He talks about the boundaries and mindset shifts that help him stay grounded in his calling versus getting distracted by metrics. For worship leaders and creatives managing an online presence, Nick offers wisdom about protecting your intimacy with God and not putting the main focus on pursuing platform success. His story will inspire you to create from a place of authenticity rather than trying to manufacture viral moments. We hope you will walk away challenged to keep Jesus as the loudest voice directing your impact and influence.
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In this week's episode, we are joined by veteran worship artist Meredith Andrews. She talks about the unique twists and turns of her extensive career in Christian music and the tension between building God's kingdom and pursuing personal success in the industry. Meredith transparently shares inspiring and surprising stories from her journey, including a pivotal moment early on when God spoke to her in a powerful way. She offers some thought-provoking insights for creatives trying to find community and build a career in Christian music.
Meredith also discusses the intriguing reasons she has chosen to partner long-term with the same record label despite challenges along the way. Meredith's words reveal so much wisdom gained from her 15+ years in the Christian music industry. Tune in to hear more!
Curb|Word artist, Meredith Andrews, is passionate about writing and leading songs that keep people's hearts and minds set on Jesus. The Dove Award-winning artist has been using her musical gifts, love for God, and her huge heart for His people - to teach and remind us all about the enormity of our awesome and loving Savior.
Meredith, who previously was on staff at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago now leads regularly at The Belonging CO, her home church in Nashville. As a gifted songwriter and recording artist, she has been a part of multiple songs sung by churches across America such as “Open Up The Heavens,” “Lamb of God,” “Not For A Moment,” and “Spirit of the Living God.” Meredith often leads worship at major women’s and/or worship leader conferences across the U.S. and has toured with Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, BigDaddy Weave, Vertical Church, Phil Wickham, and Michael W. Smith, among others.
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