The Career Musician

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Learn the secrets of the music industry and how to build a lasting career!

Recent Episodes
  • #184: Ghosted 3 Strikes
    Apr 28, 2025 – 11:06
  • #183: Insincere Sincerity
    Apr 24, 2025 – 09:20
  • #182: Existential Music Crisis
    Apr 21, 2025 – 09:31
  • #181: Music Is Not For Musicians
    Apr 18, 2025 – 09:13
  • #180: Play The Changes
    Apr 17, 2025 – 09:54
  • #179: Payday Friday | Gig Work Don't Come Easy
    Mar 25, 2025 – 11:38
  • #178: Creative Flow State | Optimize Your Home Studio
    Mar 19, 2025 – 28:39
  • #177: Music Publishing 101 | A Few Things To Know
    Mar 5, 2025 – 14:51
  • #176: Mining the Gigs You Want | A Fresh Perspective
    Feb 25, 2025 – 09:07
  • #175: What Makes A Pro Musician in 2025? | 3 Things to Know if YOU are a Pro
    Feb 18, 2025 – 19:36
  • #174: Grammys For The Win? | Art vs. Sport
    Feb 3, 2025 – 37:54
  • #173: CYO | Master your Money as a Musician by Doing this One Thing
    Feb 3, 2025 – 17:25
  • #172: Should You QUIT The Music Industry?
    Jan 28, 2025 – 20:16
  • #171: NAMM President John Mlynczak | Industry, Growth and Networking
    Jan 22, 2025 – 48:05
  • #170: Why Time Is Every Musician's Secret Weapon
    Jan 14, 2025 – 19:10
  • #169: The Musician's Journey of a Rockstar | Jed Elliott & Chelsea Szabo
    Aug 5, 2024 – 01:09:15
  • #168: Tito Daniel | Get Your Music Heard on Dash Radio!
    Dec 28, 2023 – 36:33
  • #167: Sherilyn | Stop Faking It And Release Music Like A Pro
    May 22, 2023 – 32:09
  • #166: Jody Friedman | Insider Secrets to Placing Your Music in TV and Film Revealed!
    May 15, 2023 – 37:17
  • #165: Eric Baines | Come From A Small Town? No Problem! You Can Still Win In The Music Biz!
    May 8, 2023 – 01:05:33
  • #164: Belle Johnson | Are You Doing Everything You Can To Stay Employed As A Musician?
    May 2, 2023 – 48:30
  • #163: The NAMM Show Pt. 1 | Feat. Chris Lord-Alge and Asadi
    Apr 28, 2023 – 18:20
  • #162: Big Swede | How Do You Stand Out And Get Your Music Placed In TV And Film?
    Apr 26, 2023 – 38:59
  • #161: Michael Walker | Explode Your Music Fanbase And Make A Profit Online
    Apr 24, 2023 – 54:33
  • #160: Tangelene Bolton | Here's How You Can Earn A Living Writing Music For Film As A Young Musician
    Apr 20, 2023 – 29:49
  • #159: Michelle Sabolchick | Here's How You'll Never Be Strapped For Work Again As A Musician
    Apr 18, 2023 – 01:33:50
  • #158: Dylan Berry | How To Avoid Failing As An Indie Songwriter And Win The Music Game
    Apr 12, 2023 – 42:27
  • #157: Music's Biggest Names Selling Out
    Apr 11, 2023 – 14:03
  • #156: What Do Music Awards Really Mean For Artists?
    Mar 20, 2023 – 11:01
  • #155: Garrett Hope & Arthur Breur | Ultimate Music Business Summit
    Dec 12, 2022 – 51:51
  • #154: Scott Page | Pink Floyd to NFTs
    Sep 22, 2022 – 52:09
  • #153: Henry Donahue | Save The Music
    Jun 6, 2022 – 01:18:22
  • #152: X. ARI | WisdoManiaFest
    May 30, 2022 – 46:33
  • #151: Diversify Or Die
    May 20, 2022 – 34:30
  • #150: Leslie Odom Jr. | Tony Award Winning Career Musician
    Dec 30, 2021 – 50:53
  • #149: Ric Feliciano | Mighty Bone
    Dec 27, 2021 – 41:23
  • #148: Ralph T. Lofton | Gospel Music B3 Guru
    Dec 23, 2021 – 01:57:33
  • #147: Bill Oakley | It's A Shure Thing
    Dec 20, 2021 – 01:18:59
  • #146: Big Mike Hart | Bigs and Bangs Dynamic Duo
    Dec 16, 2021 – 01:17:41
  • #145: Tod Weidner | Music of The Soul
    Dec 13, 2021 – 57:52
  • #144: Erin Alden | Sleeping Giant Songwriter
    Dec 9, 2021 – 01:08:46
  • #143: Richie Peña | Drums Around The World From Home
    Dec 6, 2021 – 01:33:09
  • #142: Jerry Navarro | Pit Boss of the Muzik Mafia
    Nov 29, 2021 – 01:12:09
  • #141: Chris Thigpen | All About That Bass
    Nov 22, 2021 – 01:10:21
  • #140: Scott Frankfurt | Sonic Haven
    Nov 15, 2021 – 01:50:06
  • #139: Vi | In the Studio with EWF
    Nov 8, 2021 – 55:37
  • #138: Joel Andrew | President of CD Baby
    Nov 1, 2021 – 01:19:09
  • #137: Nathan Furst | Real World Composer
    Oct 25, 2021 – 01:35:38
  • #136: Tony Morra | Studio Drums From Home
    Oct 18, 2021 – 01:27:37
  • #135: Viktor Krauss | All Basses Covered
    Oct 11, 2021 – 58:57
Recent Reviews
  • Three Truths and a Chord
    Fantastic podcast!
    Nomad is a gem- very generous with his accumulated wisdom. He’s the real deal, and this podcast is essential listening for anyone sailing the shark-infested waters of the music business. Check it out!
  • tallbassist
    Amazing podcast!
    Loved being a guest on the podcast and have listened to many other episodes and learned so much! Very informative! Excellent resource for information and very entertaining
  • AV3sms
    One of the best!
    Hearing Nomad give away his wisdom on his podcast with other musicians who have years in this industry, he continues to educate, evaluate, continue to grow his listeners! I appreciate everything he has done because he continues to help me grow in my own personal life!
  • Groovy123
    Love it!
    Insightful and inspiring! Entertaining must listen for all musicians!! Thanks!!
  • andreagrace_
    Nomad is the master
    Nomad is not only an amazing musician but also an amazing educator. The podcast is a great way to understand the depth of his knowledge and learn from it. No one does it better!
  • Nashirian
    Living off the music business? This podcast is ESSENTIAL
    Really love this podcast! Every episodes are just a wealth of info and personal stories that anyone in the music business can relate to. And even if you’ve been in the business for a while like myself, you still learn useful things along the journey. Can’t recommend this enough!
  • Sean Hurwitz
    The best!
    Nomad's got one of the best podcasts out there for people who want to make a career from music. Listen to this dude and his guests. I love it. SO MUCH free info. Thank you!!!! :)
  • EricVox
    Brillant Series!
    Nomad brings so much great content to the table with The Career Musician. I find so much applicable information from each guest to my own career as a musician that I make sure to catch every episode. You never know what you’ll learn!
  • Zz3692
    Great podcast for anyone in music!
    Nomad makes this podcast super engaging, he has a lot of energy and also shows that he knows what he is taking about. The knowledge he shares is also very relevant to these times, during COVID-19. He shares how to deal with the struggles that arose with the pandemic, among other struggles in the industry. In overall, the podcast has me feeling optimistic and inspired after every episode! I am really happy I came across this podcast.
  • Alejandro52C
    Inspiration & Insight from the Pros
    This podcast is seriously a blessing. Thankful for Nomad putting this together and bringing on some of the worlds greatest musicians that have had the opportunity to do it all and then letting me see into that world. It makes the journey a little clearer as a career musician. From chops, integrity , making a sustainable career and all the background stories of gigs. Huge fan!! Download this podcast!! 💯💯
  • dave and maya garcia
    FOLLOW THIS DUDE!!!
    I really appreciate Nomads honesty and eloquent delivery. He is not only curating an amazing array of Industry Pros, but offering his own experience and knowledge - at the highest level in the music industry. I absolutely love episode 100 in which he shares his story and how he came up. Love the Hustle !!! Cheers and all the best Nomad. Love your podcast.
  • StevieDrummer
    A wealth of knowledge!
    Thanks so much to Nomad for offering up his encyclopedia of music biz knowledge so generously! This podcast is a must listen for anyone working in music or really any creative field. Also his webinar was jam-packed with real actionable advice for networking and getting yourself out there during this crazy pandemic era we are in.
  • Tito Vallejo
    Invaluable information!
    I’ve been listening to the podcast for a while now and going back and catching up on previous episodes. There is so much great information here from Nomad and his guests. The title caught me because I too am career musician. They talk about the information that is too often hidden from us until it’s too late. Thanks Nomad for doing this.
  • Tone Da Boss
    Enlightening
    I learned sooo much from a random Webinar I was invited too I had to subscribe. Nomad is a genius, and a very giving person to share so much knowlege about the muic industry. I appreciate his contribution the industry and to those aspiring to be in the business. -Tone Da Boss
  • fitzbear
    Building Your Catalog
    Today was a day to remember for the rest of my life. I learned and gained more knowledge and understanding with Nomad during this webinar that gave me the proper tools and protocols to be successful in building a catalog. Its impossible to put a price tag on what I received today. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and understanding. The Career Musician is my number go to for career building and helping others achieve success. Fitz McGill
  • MacMcDonnell
    A fun time with Nomad
    Thank you Nomad for guiding me through this podcast! I spent my career watching my artists do interviews but this is a first for me. You brought out old old old memories and then pointed me in the right direction to recall them. Good solid questions. Always a Pop Star! Mac
  • Fede Petro
    The right podcast for our times
    NOMAD’s podcast and unique approach to these interviews is an important legacy not only for the aspiring working musician but also its a testament of a time in the music industry where hard-working talented artists and players are looking to overcome the great struggles of being artist during hard times plus Covid 19 hitting the whole world. How to deal and overcome these struggles as well as humanizing the people who we sometimes believe have it easy is a very revealing aspect of this podcast. Every podcast has the same lesson behind it “get to work, overcome and push through”. I’m really lucky to have found this podcast and if you are reading this, you are probably as lucky as me now.
  • rickPshaw
    Super Interesting - Informative
    Really interesting conversations - Nomad obviously knows the truth about being a working musician and his guests are all his friends and other solid working pros he's worked with and they talk about all kinds of cool inside real stuff. Really enjoy the show. It's like being in a real session. Thanks!
  • HandGsMom
    Disappointed
    Not a very good interviewer. NOMAD doesn’t come off as very intelligent and needs to have more research done before hand. I only came to listen to Kevin Martin and don’t imagine I’ll be back again.
  • Kevinsyou
    Bravo
    Really enjoyed this podcast, great insight into the artists and great questions as well! Super enlightening into the career musicians life.
  • charlieweinmann
    Pure and Honest Wisdom
    Nomad is doing a service for professional artists everywhere. The type of wisdom and perspective that is shared between Nomad and his guests is the stuff of seasoned pros, and all comes from a genuine place of wanting to air these ideas for the public to ponder and learn from. If you’re a music professional or aspire to be, you won’t be wasting your time with this podcast!
  • Thebestmethereis
    Super informative
    Anyone that has questions about being a career musician should definitely subscribe!! Nomad and his guests all have a wealth of knowledge and experience to lend to the listeners. Well worth taking the time to listen...
  • JackP11
    Love this podcast!
    NOMAD is the perfect host for this show. It covers a lot of ground and is super informative. For any aspiring music pro, this is your master class. For all the pros, this is a great listen.
  • Javi Productions
    Great advice from the real deal!
    It is refreshing to have an experienced career musician share all his experience and knowledge with such clarity and dedication.
  • E-phus
    Pay Attention!!True veteran career musician sharing wisdom
    This is a great podcast, hosted and curated by a great example of a Career Musician! Entertaining and insightful, and loaded with nuggets to apply to your own career. Don’t miss out....so much to glean from and it’s right at our fingertips!!
  • nusoul
    This podcast has insightful information!
    The host clearly has a directive of where he’s been and where he’s yet to go on his musical journey. The guests are always real industry pros with great knowledge and advice. I believe this is truly a gem for any Career Musician in the making or seasoned veteran!
  • DWMUSIC
    Great insight and Perspective!!
    Nomad has great insight and perspective on the music industry because of his world class experience. Listen and learn from professionals...
  • Erik Matthew Garcia
    Great Content
    Real musicians, from the real industry, with real experience, generously sharing their insight. What more could you want?
  • GuitarJoe5150
    Love it
    Love the podcast! Nomad is the best and gives the best info out there. If you’re a musician, this is a must listen!
  • Dr. Debonair
    Excellent information!
    I’ve been familiar with Nomad since the establishment of his Jamplay lessons and thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the information he’s imparting. I’m looking forward to more great content.
  • SABERNUTZ
    Inspired Guitarist & Musician
    Nomad and his guest on this podcast have inspired me to take my guitar playing and musicianship to the next level. I’m just a hobbyist with a hope and a dream. Thank you.
  • M. Elkin
    Highly recommend
    Extremely informative, inspiring and resonated with me as a working choreographer. To hear more from this podcast.
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