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

425: Acknowledgment... of the world AND where you are in your career

Season #4 Episode #26

Continuing the conversation of self-awareness, acknowledgment of where you are what you stand for, Cheryl addresses actions she's taking aligned with #BlackLivesMatter as well as outlines a powerful system to...
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424: #BlackLivesMatter

Season #4 Episode #425

Not an episode, but a statement of listening and alignment. Until next time...Resources for education on racial injustice : http://inthekey.co/blmJames Baldwin essay from "Notes of a Native Son"...
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423: Playlist Strategy with Mike Warner

Season #4 Episode #24

Mike Warner of Work Hard Playlist Hard is a MASTER of playlists... AND he's the first to tell you why playlists shouldn't be on the top of your record's marketing strategy. Find out more about tips and tricks behind...
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422: The CD Release (yes, let's talk about it!)

Season #4 Episode #23

Even though we are not doing live shows in person at the moment, this episode is a great one to keep in mind! Andy Du Rego of Black Suit Devil had two awesome album release parties in Toronto. We talk about what makes...
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421: How to Release a Single

Season #4 Episode #22

Angela of Muddy Paw PR and Cheryl talk about the different ways to use (or not use) the process of releasing a single to your advantage. LINKS MENTIONED:http://www.iamaluminary.comhttp://inthekey.co/emailcourseFind...
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420: What COMMUNITY really is

Season #4 Episode #21

Cheryl gets real about what "community" is and what it isn't, and why being a part of one (or creating one) will boost your career in the short AND long term. Join hers (a community of musicians working to level up)...
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419: Press & PR with Kaytee Long

Season #4 Episode #20

Kaytee Long, President and Founder of DIY Music PR, shares all sorts of great tidbits on the timeline of PR, what an indie artist to do, and when to know it's time to hire a PR firm.Get the DIY Music PR Bootcamp...
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418: How Billboard Charting Works

Season #4 Episode #419

Cheryl shares all of her research from learning the complex ways of the new Billboard charting rules. Note: This episode was recored as an Instagram Live back in January 2020. The information is still applicable. Make...
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417: Taking a break for vulnerability

Season #4 Episode #18

Cheryl took a break today to honor some emotions - all of the emotions. Not just the ones she's feeling about her 5.5 year old basset hound Oliver passing away, but all the rollercoasters throughout this pandemic....
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416: Uploading Your Record to Your Distributor

Season #4 Episode #17

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

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

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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