Key Conversations

Key Conversations

Hosted by: Cheryl B. Engelhardt

Welcome to Key Conversations, where we talk about all the things to unlock the secrets to exploding your music career. Presented by In The Key Of Success, resources for musicians created by composer, songwriter and...

Episodes

121: Michelle Ward Interview Part 1

Season #1 Episode #21

The "When I Grow Up Coach", Michelle Ward, went from musical theater dreamer to massively successful career coach. She explains to us what a life coach does and how its different than a counselor. We then get to hear...
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120: ASCAP's Etan Rosenbloom Interview Part 2

Season #1 Episode #20

In this second part of a VERY insightful interview, ASCAP's Etan Rosenbloom reflects on ways to introduce your music to the world, and then explains how ASCAP collects monies for your music catalogue digitally. We get...
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119: ASCAP's Etan Rosenbloom Interview Part 1

Season #1 Episode #19

Etan Rosenbloom is fighting the good fight from within ASCAP, one of the three Performing Rights Organizations in America. He tells us about interviewing artists with a difference perspective and why you, as an...
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118: Kristin Hoffmann Interview Part 2

Season #1 Episode #18

In this second interview with vocalist, songwriter and performer Kristin Hoffmann, we look at what it means to be diverse within the music industry, trusting your instincts when it comes to working with other...
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117: Kristin Hoffmann Interview Part 1

Season #1 Episode #17

Kristin Hoffmann, songwriter and professional singer, shares insights to her vast career of making a living creating music. We dive into out-of-the-box thinking to create a sustainable career and discuss the highs and...
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116: Judy Stakee Interview Part 2

Season #1 Episode #16

Part two with music business songwriting expert Judy Stakee starts with discussing the importance of finding your own voice while developing your songs and how to allow your songs to dictate where you move next. We...
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115: Judy Stakee Interview Part 1

Season #1 Episode #15

Want to send your songs to music supervisors? Music industry veteran Judy Stakee gets right down to it! She'll dig into the importance of being apart of a songwriting community, reveal three avenues for what you can...
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114: Dave Cool Interview Part 2

Season #1 Episode #14

Back with Dave Cool of Bandzoogle chatting about networking, its importance, and how to become great at it. Find out what “Polite Persistence” is and how it can benefit you, as well as Dave's important tips every...
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113: Dave Cool Interview Part 1

Season #1 Episode #13

Dave Cool of Bandzoogle opens up telling us about his journey from starting as a drummer for his dad's band to where he is today. We take a look at the indie music world today versus 10 years ago, and why it's more...
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112: Michael Whalen Interview

Season #1 Episode #12

 The brilliant Emmy Winning Michael Whalen discusses artistry, scheduling, balancing wearing MANY hats and, his key focus currently: the philosophy of monetization. What does powerful scheduling really mean and how...
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111: Jaime Campbell, CPA Interview Part 2

Season #1 Episode #11

Part 2 of our discussion with Jaime begins with digging into planning and managing money for anyone starting out in their artistic endeavors. She sheds light on the risks and commodities within in the music industry....
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110: Jaime Campbell Interview Part 1

Season #1 Episode #10

Part 1 of the interview with Jaime Campbell CPA begins with her sharing that out of a love for math and music she developed into a successful financial advisor with a sweet spot for artist’s and entrepreneurs....
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