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

416: Uploading Your Record to Your Distributor

Season #4 Episode #17 April 09, 2020

Today is all about uploading to your distributor... in my case, CD Baby, and talking about how I set up my pre-orders (yes, almost 3 months before my release date!) Make sure to get Cheryl's Record Release template on...

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415 BONUS EPISODE: Harmony in Closer Quarters

Season #4 Episode #16 April 02, 2020

Cheryl adds in this bonus episode to discuss what it takes to create peace and harmony with the person with whom you may be in close quarters with (a special coronavirus episode for the times.) Make sure to get...

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415: Submithub - Musicians' Direct Access to Press

Season #4 Episode #15 April 02, 2020

Jason Grishkoff, founder of Submithub.com, talks about giving musicians access to easily, quickly, and inexpensively pitch their music to bloggers, playlisters, and other curators. Links Mentioned:...

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414: How To Crush Facebook Live

Season #4 Episode #14 March 26, 2020

Michael Martinez, whose most recent release is a solo piano record, used Facebook Live to generate regular email list subscribers as well as buzz around his release. LINKS MENTIONED: inthekey.co/emailcourse...

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413: A Structure for Cranking During Social Distancing

Season #4 Episode #13 March 20, 2020

Today is a slight detour from the normal Season 4 Record Release business. Cheryl creates a very clear weekly structure to keep you motivated, moving, serving your fanbase, and monetizing in times of social distancing...

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412: Unlocking Show.co magic with Chris Robley

Season #4 Episode #12 March 12, 2020

Chris Robley - THE content management guy at CD Baby - shares all the inside tricks and tips for Show.co, a platform to empower musicians in sharing their music and which is free through CD Baby. It's how you can...

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411: All Things Publishing with Kevin Breuner of CD Baby

Season #4 Episode #11 March 05, 2020

VP of Marketing at CD Baby, Kevin Breuner, graces the Key Conversations Podcast stage with invaluable information on publishing, how a publishing admin can help you collect more money, and why it matters (hint:...

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409: Liner Notes and Album Credits

Season #4 Episode #9 February 20, 2020

Cheryl shares a quick and actionable way to make Liner notes planning and execution easy as pie. Get the Record Release Template at http://inthekey.co/releasetemplate to help you through your entire record release...

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408: Album Artwork

Season #4 Episode #8 February 13, 2020

Amsterdam-based artist G.T. Thomas (Gwen Thomas) accompanies her voice by simultaneously performing bass, synthesizer, and drum machine. Her new record "I Am A Highlighter Pen" has a very visual aspect... which...

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407: How To Nail Your Photo Shoot

Season #4 Episode #7 February 06, 2020

Los Angeles photograph Peter Berube shares the steps you can take before, during, and after a photoshoot to capture your very best side! Find Peter at www.peterberube.com and on instagram:...

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406: Making The Most Of Mastering

Season #4 Episode #6 January 30, 2020

Master engineer Frank Gagliardi and Cheryl talk about how to optimize the mastering experience, what mastering truly is, and what you can do to make the most out of it! Find Frank on instagram:...

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405: Mastering Your Album For Licensing

Season #4 Episode #5 January 23, 2020

This episode is for anyone wanting to get their new music placed on TV shows and how to set yourself up for success. "Licensing Guy" Michael Elsner shares why he *doesn't* master his stems (and what are stems?) before...

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