Best Monica Strut Podcasts (2024)

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Goodbye to the Podcast 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

18:06

It's time to end this chapter. Goodbye to the Being in a Band podcast. In this episode, I talk about what led to this decision, some of the ups and downs this year touring more and more and plans for the future. Thank you for your support over the last 3+ years. xx Work with me - https://www.monicastrut.com Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your fi…

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Growing On Twitch With Jon "StayPuft" Garcia of Knotfest 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

53:56

Jon 'StayPuft' Garcia started his Twitch Channel in December 2020 after feeling disenchanted with his job. By March 2022 he'd not only grown his audience establishing himself as a go-to for new heavy music, but had been offered a position hosting streams for Knotfest, eventually quitting the day job and turning his passion for heavy metal into a fu…

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How to Get Press For Your Music 19:26

2y ago19:26

19:26

Want to get your new music featured by blogs, magazines and radio stations? Well, with nearly a decade's combined experience a music journalist, editor and PR agent, I happen know a thing or to about this topic! Here's how to get press for your music. Register for my workshop, 'How to Write a Press Release' now (places limited) - https://www.monica…

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Ask Me Anything! 38:21

2y ago38:21

38:21

Answering your questions! How to find a booking agent, how to grow without playing live, goals I set early-on in my band and more! Plus catch up on where The Last Martyr is touring and hear our brand new single! Work with me - https://www.monicastrut.com The Last Martyr Tour Dates - https://www.thelastmartyr.band/tour Get a 30-day free trial + 15% …

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Feeling Like a Failure & Starting Again 42:37

2y ago42:37

42:37

What happens when others are having success and you're not? Whether it's your ex-bandmates, friends or other bands in your scene, how do you deal with feeling like you're being left behind? In this episode I answer a listener's question about this very thing. We talk about the hit it can have on your confidence, feeling overwhelmed about starting a…

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Lessons From the Black Veil Brides Shows 36:10

2y ago36:10

36:10

Last weekend my band played a whirlwind 3 shows in 24 hours across 2 cities with the legendary Black Veil Brides! It was our first time playing this many shows in a row at this level and it was cool to watch absolute pros in action. But I have some awesome lessons to share with you relating to being a support band at a show of this calibre! Join Be…

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Revive Your Music From The Dead 1:27:52

2+ y ago1:27:52

1:27:52

Whether you've released music recently and feel like you're struggling to keep up the momentum, or you have an older release you're looking to resurrect and put in front of a new audience, I got you! In this episode, I talk about how to revive your music from the dead including promotional strategies and stories of when and how to build traction ag…

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Diversity & Representation in the Music Industry (ft. Frankie Jean) 1:27:52

2+ y ago1:27:52

1:27:52

This is such a great conversation with one of my long-time friends of over a decade, Frankie Jean, all about the need for diversity and representation within the music industry. We also talk about how our friendship has kept us on-target to kick our goals and how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people on the same path. Up top,…

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Stop Blaming Spotify For Your Lack of Success 24:23

2+ y ago24:23

24:23

Another day, another artist complaining they don't earn money from Spotify. Of course, Spotify can pay artists more, but if you think they're to blame for your lack of success, you're sorely mistaken! Get ready for a bitch-slap of an episode! I also talk about feeling uninspired lately and how I've tried to get through. Links & Resources Work With …

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Preparing For a Festival + Removing 300 Followers 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

Welcome to 2022! Here's why I removed a bunch of followers from Instagram and how my band is preparing for the festival shows we have coming up! Links & Resources Join Being in a Band Academy (Crush Your Next Release Course) Download Free Resources (when you join the email list) Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow…

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Thank you - A Letter From Me For 2022 7:54

2+ y ago7:54

7:54

Just a note to say THANK YOU so much for being a part of this community and having the courage to follow your dreams. Links & Resources Join Being in a Band Academy Download Free Resources (when you join the email list) Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica: Instagram Twitter Facebook…

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How to Achieve Everything You Want Next Year + More 59:06

2+ y ago59:06

59:06

I moved to Melbourne 4 years ago I created a vision board of everything I wanted to achieve here. I've since hit every goal and then some. However, manifestation only happens through taking the ACTION, being OPEN and trusting your gut. Today I'm sharing with you four key strategies to giving yourself the best chance at achieving what you want and m…

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How to Get a Manager + Booking Agent 34:26

2+ y ago34:26

34:26

Most artists and bands know they can only reach a certain level of success on their own. In this masterclass we discuss how exactly to expand your team to include a booking agent and/or manager. If and how you should approach them, how to attract managers and agents and what to expect when you work with them. Links & Resources Shop Black Friday Sal…

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Who You Surround Yourself With Will Determine Your Success 17:23

2+ y ago17:23

17:23

You may have heard the quote, 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.' In this episode, I'm going to dig into the science as to why your success is determined by the people in your external environment and why it's just WAY more fun sharing this music career path with others who get it. Links & Resources Vote for Being…

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The Indie Musician Summit With Kate Westwood Management 51:11

2+ y ago51:11

51:11

I'm very excited to announce that I'm a speaker at this year's Indie Musician Summit! In this episode, I interview the Summit's founder, Kate Westwood, all about getting started in the music business later on in life and following her dreams, what she invasions as the future of coaching in the music industry and the upcoming Indie Musician Summit! …

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Building A Fanbase With Darryl Hurs From CD Baby + Indie Music Week 33:28

2+ y ago33:28

33:28

Today I'm speaking with the Director of Market Development in Canada for online distributor, CD Baby and founder of Indie Week Darryl Hurs! We talk all about his 25-year background in the music industry (specifically working with independent artists), how new artists can stand out and cultivate a fanbase, marketing tips and more! Links & Resources …

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You Are Worthy of Your Dreams 27:58

2+ y ago27:58

27:58

You are SO worthy of your dreams. Recording in a moment of reflection after a festival announcement. Links & Resources Workshop: Using TikTok & Reels to Grow Your Band Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle Follow Monica: Instagram Twitter FacebookBy Monica Strut

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5 Mistakes Musicians Make With TikTok & Reels 18:02

3y ago18:02

18:02

The stats are in and if you're not using TikTok or Reels yet, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to grow! These platforms have the ability to reach way more people than any other social media platform out there - BUT the trick is you can't treat them like the other platforms! Here are the 5 mistakes bands and musicians make when creating this…

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Instagram's New Hashtag Recommendations 16:08

3y ago16:08

16:08

Instagram has just announced new recommendations around using hashtags - basically the opposite of what they were recommending before! Here's how you should be using hashtags going forward and how to rapidly grow your accounts! Links & Resources Workshop: Using TikTok & Reels to Grow Your Band Download Free Resources Get a 30-day free trial + 15% o…

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DIY Ethics with Aaron Osborne of Oblivious Maximus 49:29

3y ago49:29

49:29

Today I'm speaking with Aaron Osborne of the Oblivious Maximus podcast! We talk all about his journey in the music industry which had led him to tour in multiple heavy bands as well as host his show speaking to all sorts of individuals within the heavy scene. We also talk DIY ethics, imposter syndrome and supporting your peers. Links & Resources: M…

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Last Week I Wanted To Quit The Music Industry 33:04

3y ago33:04

33:04

Last week, I was sure I was going to quit the music industry. Until I realised that I had to be the change in the scene that I wanted to see. In this episode, I talk about how I turned around a day I was questioning all my life choices into possibly the biggest breakthrough of my career. Links & Resources Apply for Band Coaching Apply for Business …

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How to Network Like a Boss 29:41

3y ago29:41

29:41

They say your network is your net worth and especially in the music industry your network is super important to getting more opportunities that can propel your career. Disclaimer: Your network isn't a substitute for good music! But it certainly can put you ahead of other bands or businesses who aren't in the know. I get asked about networking a lot…

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My Band Reveals All! Finances, Decision Making, Gear + More! 1:30:28

3y ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Welcome to episode 100! And what a better episode to have my Last Martyr bandmates on the pod for the first time! This in-depth chat will give you a peek behind the velvet curtain as we talk all about how we manage our finances, divide up the workload, make decisions, and what we do when conflict arises. We also chat gear and the new single, Afterg…

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A Message To Musicians + Music Industry Pros Affected by the Lockdowns 19:03

3y ago19:03

19:03

Are you a musician or music industry pro who has been affected by the pandemic (ahem - probably all of you)? Many of us are now trying to find a way forward - particularly those of is based in Sydney + Melbourne, Australia where we currently remain in extended lockdown. The time has come where we can no longer make plans in the interim. It's time t…

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How to Know What to Do Next in Your Music Career 19:40

3y ago19:40

19:40

We're living in the information age where we can learn anything about anything using Google University. But with many gurus now in the music marketing space, how do you know who to listen to? Many musicians find themselves overwhelmed with information and steps they could potentially take. In this episode, we talk about how to know what to do next …

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Quantum Leaping Your Music Career With Emmy Mack of Redhook 45:36

3y ago45:36

45:36

Today, I'm catching up with one of my long-time good friends Emmy Mack of the Australian heavy rock/nu-metal band, Redhook! Redhook are a band that got the formula right from the get-go and by the time they released their second single, they had completely quantum-leapt in their careers. But whilst Redhook make it look easy on the outside, it wasn'…

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Are You Focused On The Audience Or Yourself? 25:51

3y ago25:51

25:51

On this wild journey to becoming 'successful' - whatever that means to you - sometimes we can get caught up in our own egos, insecurities and goals and forget about the audience i.e. your customers! In this episode, we dive into what it takes to provide the best experience possible for your customers in a live setting and online! If we can shift th…

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Killer Launches + Building a Business with Katie Zaccardi & Bree Noble 54:51

3y ago54:51

54:51

This is a very exciting episode with not one but TWO guests! Both Katie and Bree are musicians who have built their own businesses within the music industry out of their passion for helping others make money doing what they love! In this episode, we chat all about how to have killer launches for your music, merch, teaching or coaching offer or any …

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Leveraging Social Media With Frankie Clarke of Frankie & The Studs 22:52

3y ago22:52

22:52

Today I'm chatting with Frankie Clarke, vocalist of L.A. Pop-Punk band, Frankie & The Studs. In this episode, Frankie reveals how she has used social media to grow her fanbase, get bigger shows and even a record deal. Links & Resources Follow Frankie Clarke on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frankieberry Join the Being in a Band Membership - …

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Managing Money In Your Band - Getting Over Awkwardness + Own B.S. 1:01:03

3y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this episode, I give you my top tips for managing money within your band partnership. These are practical strategies as well as mindset tips to get rid of the awkwardness and start treating music more like a business. I also get pretty deep into my own money story and limiting beliefs I once had and how I got over them to feel more positive abou…

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Do You Actually Believe You Can Make It? 34:22

3y ago34:22

34:22

This is part two of my Facebook live with Curtis Dewar of Dewar PR. We talk about why your visuals matter and the reason bands don't spend money on their branding. It's not due to lack of funds, it's due to lack of self-belief! Links & Resources Apply For My 6-Month Mentorship - https://monicastrut.com/bandcoaching/ Get my free Spotify Playlist Che…

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Why I Have 3 Coaches Helping My Career Right Now 36:09

3y ago36:09

36:09

This is part one of a Facebook Live I did with Curtis Dewar from Dewar PR where he asked me all about the coaching world. I explain what a coach does, why I have like, THREE, coaches right now and also give some general music industry guidance. Part two coming tomorrow! Links & Resources Apply For My 6-Month Mentorship - https://monicastrut.com/ban…

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Applying for Music Grants with Kristy Gostelow of Kadence Group 50:19

3y ago50:19

50:19

Today I'm chatting with Kristy who is a professional music grant-writer! We chat about all things grants for musicians including lead-times, tips and tricks and some of the biggest mistakes she sees bands making when it comes to applying for funding. Find out more about Kadence Group - https://kadencegroup.com.au/ My article for Bandzoogle on avail…

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Big News! New Music Industry Job + More! 33:14

3y ago33:14

33:14

In this episode, I give you a little bit of a life and career update within my biz and band that I've been dying to share with you! It also means some big changes and the beginning of an exciting new chapter! Apply for 6-month mentorship - https://monicastrut.com/bandcoaching/ Join the Being in a Band Membership - http://bit.ly/MembershipBIAB Pre-S…

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Crowdfunding 10k, Mental Health + Manifestation with Luna Vexa 50:25

3+ y ago50:25

50:25

Today I'm chatting with pop/electronic artist, Luna Vexa, who reveals how she Crowdfunded 10k in a month for her album last year! In this episode, she always speaks about her mental health journey balancing bipolar with her music career and how she has manifested some pretty crazy sh*t including playing her first show to 2,000 people in Germany! Oh…

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Rebranding - My Band Just Removed Our Music From Streaming Sites! 34:56

3+ y ago34:56

34:56

Last night my band decided to remove the majority of our existing music off streaming websites. In this episode, I take you through how we came to this decision as well as the ins and outs of the rebrand currently underway ahead of launching new music. Join The Last Martyr's mailing list for a FREE download of the EP version of 'Like a Ghost,' excl…

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7 Mistakes Bands Make When it Comes to PR 33:21

3+ y ago33:21

33:21

Today we're going through some of the most common BIG mistakes bands/musicians make when it comes to releasing music and doing PR campaigns! This is also a reminder that the 13-day PR Challenge/Course myself and my industry colleagues within the PR/media industry are running kicks off in 24 hours! Enrolment closes Tuesday afternoon (US time) and it…

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Being a Profitable Musician with Bree Noble 46:05

3+ y ago46:05

46:05

Today I'm chatting with Bree Noble from The Profitable Musician podcast and Women of Substance Radio! In this episode we go through her Musician's Profit Path 5 Stages of Music Career Growth resource as well as her journey in music starting out later in life at 30 years old. Learn more about Bree's Work + get free resources - https://femusician.com…

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Struggling with Self-Doubt? 11:38

3+ y ago11:38

11:38

In this episode, I teach you a practice I like to do that helps with overcoming self-doubt and self-worth issues. I also share details about the upcoming 13-day PR Challenge! Join the PR challenge now! https://dewarpr.lpages.co/13-day-challenge Get my free Spotify Playlist Cheatsheet at monicastrut.com/spotify! Get a 30-day free trial + 15% off you…

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Writing Awesome Ad Copy, PR and Marketing with Curtis of Dewar PR 1:01:41

3+ y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

This episode sees the return of publicist and marketing guru, Curtis Dewar of Dewar PR. We talk about a range of topics from your marketing budget, PR and release strategy, growing a Facebook Group, writing awesome ad copy and more. Links & Resources Follow Curtis: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Music Marketing Mixer Facebook Group Join the Being…

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The Lowdown on the Australian Media Ban on Facebook 22:23

3+ y ago22:23

22:23

Australians woke up yesterday to find they are being blocked from accessing news in their Facebook feeds. The problem is, this hasn’t just affected big media outlets like the ABC, SBS or Channel 9 like news outlets are reporting, this has affected small news websites like music media, independent blogs and podcasts as well as some bands. In this ep…

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Touring + Getting Support Slots with Danny Bazzi of Silverback Touring 46:25

3+ y ago46:25

46:25

Danny Bazzi is the owner of Touring company Silverback Touring and has recently opened a bookings arm called Silverback Agency. Silverback Touring have brought bands to Australia such as Atreyu, Skid Row, Bruce Dickenson, Corrosion of Conformity Hardcore Superstar, Buckcherry and Crashdiet just to name a few. In this interview, Danny runs us throug…

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Doing the Inner Work First with Marketing + PR Coach Diane Foy 47:19

3+ y ago47:19

47:19

In this episode, I speak with PR and Marketing Coach for musicians, actors and dancers, Diane Foy. She will share with you her 6-step roadmap to building a fanbase and making it in the entertainment industry as well as why it is so important to do the inner work first, before engaging any marketing or PR activities. We discuss knowing your why and …

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Why Saying No to Opportunities will Get You Further in Your Music Career 23:54

3+ y ago23:54

23:54

We've all been told that saying 'yes' to as many opportunities as possible is key to succeeding in the music industry. But as tempting as it can be to agree to every gig offer or even a label offer, sometimes doing so can do more harm than good. In this episode, I explain why saying 'no,' can actually help position your band in the market in such a…

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Diving Full-Time into Music + Growing a Twitch Channel with Fierce Deity 49:51

3+ y ago49:51

49:51

Today I'm bringing on a past client, and now friend, Jonathon "JB" Barwick of Fierce Deity to talk about how he prepared to dive into music full time this year after quitting his day job. This episode speaks about how he set himself up for success in this new entrepreneurial venture and the mindset required for the leap. JB also runs an awesome Twi…

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How to Create a Stand-Out EPK - Dos & Don'ts 22:48

3+ y ago22:48

22:48

Want to learn how your band can create a stand-out EPK? Well, do I have the most epic episode for you! Today I'm running you through every element you need to include in your EPK, the dos and don'ts of things such as your bio and photos! Grab a pen and notepad for this episode, you're going to love it! Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BIABep77 Join the Be…

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How to Launch a Patreon & Make More Money with Katie Zaccardi 44:33

3+ y ago44:33

44:33

Patreon has been one of the platforms artists have turned to, particularly in the last 12 months, to generate revenue. Today I bring back music career coach Katie Zaccardi to the pod to talk about how to launch not only a successful Patreon but how to launch any product or service properly so that you stay away from the 'starving artist' cliche'! S…

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Goal Setting + Making 2021 a Success 40:57

3+ y ago40:57

40:57

Welcome to 2021! In this episode I'm going to take you through a series of questions that will not only allow you to reflect and learn from your experience in 2020, but also help you set goals around your career and who you want to be in 2021! It's the perfect way to kick off the new year so grab a notebook and pen and enjoy. Join the Being in a Ba…

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Feeling Tired and Burned Out From 2020 - Here's What to Do! 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

23:46

Oh what a year 2020 has been. Let's accept the fact we are tired. Physically, mentally and emotionally. If you don't want to be tired right now, you should listen to this episode where I talk about some of the ways I've slowly got my energy back the past few weeks. But also, if you just want to sit where you are and roll with it, that's totally ok …

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How to Get on Spotify Editorial Playlists + Get More Streams 14:29

3+ y ago14:29

14:29

Spotify is one of the most powerful tools in today’s modern music industry. Being added to a playlist can skyrocket your success by exposing you to potential fans in your demographic on a grand scale. Plus, the more streams, the more revenue! In today's episode, I speak about how to have success with Spotify - specifically how to increase your chan…

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