Plus, 6 tips to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions It’s that time of year when everyone starts thinking of goals and resolutions. And, usually a few weeks or months down the road, we’ve totally forgotten them or veered off drastically. This is

RMP015: Jose Aponte – Can You Really Have A Thriving Music Career & Strong Family Life?

Jan 5th, 2016 59m 22s

Today, I have percussion instructor, Jose Aponte. José is a senior lecturer at the University of North Texas in the Percussion and Jazz Studies departments, where he teaches drumset and Latin percussion. In addition to his private lesson studio

RMP014: How to Create a Powerful Musician’s Mission Statement

Dec 17th, 2015 8m 3s

Welcome everybody to another episode of the Rip’s Music Podcast: Where We Make Your Music Your Business. Today, is the 2nd episode of season 2 of the podcast. And, we’re doing a series of short actionable episodes for you to start the new year

RMP013: How to Keep Better Records and Save Money!

Nov 19th, 2015 17m 11s

Season 2, Episode 1. How to Keep Better Records to Save Money! What expenses should you track to keep your music career safe come tax season. Welcome everybody to a new episode of the Rip’s Music Business Podcast: Where we Make Your Music Your

RMP012: Chris Duncan – Owner/Director of Frisco School of Music

Nov 8th, 2014 1h 18m

Today, I interview Chris Duncan, owner and director of the Frisco School of Music, Musical Arts Schoolhouse and Frisco School of Performing Arts. She started off teaching piano out of her home and has built her business into one of the large

RMP011: Stockton Helbing part 2 – Drummer, Educator, Composer

Sep 29th, 2014 48m 7s

Welcome back to another episode of Rip’s Music Podcast. Today is part 2 of my talk with drummer, Stockton Helbing. Not only is he a drummer, but also a composer, arranger, producer, band leader, educator, music director, author, and entrepreneu

RMP010: Stockton Helbing – Drummer, Educator, Composer, Entreprenuer

Aug 15th, 2014 56m 55s

Stockton Helbing is one of the busiest and more diverse musicians in the industry today. Not only is he drummer for iconic trumpeter, Doc Severinsen, artist in residence at Oklahoma State University, and band leader for his own jazz group, he

RMP009: Jamie Ringholm – In Demand Keyboardist

Jul 4th, 2014 54m 4s

Have you ever asked someone, “How do I get a gig” and was disappointed with their answer? Are you missing opportunities by being too narrow in the styles of music you play and listen to? And how can embracing discomfort ultimately be the be

RMP008: Salim Nourallah – Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Mar 10th, 2014 52m 32s

Are you playing it safe in your music? Are you stuck in doing things the “right” way or following someone else’s footsteps? How does relying on your music to make money kill your ability to create great art? Today, I’m at Pleasantry Lane Studio

RMP007: Gabriel Bautista – How to Never do a Free Gig Using Great Customer Service

Feb 16th, 2014 43m 7s

Season 1, Episode 7: Why You Should Never Do a Free Gig [Podcast] Plus, 5 Areas that Will Set You Apart From Other Musicians Welcome to Season 1, Episode 7 of the Rip’s Music Podcast: Making Your Music Your Business. Today, composer/educator,

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