Best Platinum Creator Podcasts (2025)

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AI Music Promotion: Is a $250 Spotify Ad Campaign Worth It? 1:53

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With AI, we can generate music at an unprecedented scale, creating an ocean of new content. But this flood of creation leads to a new, critical problem: discoverability. How do you ensure your AI-generated tracks are heard by the right people, instead of sitting at zero streams. This episode dives into one of the most direct solutions: Spotify Ad S…

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AI Music's New Frontier: Can It Replicate Your Unique Style? 2:02

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In this episode of the AI Music Podcast, we move beyond generic AI-generated tunes to explore the exciting frontier of personalized music creation. Can an AI truly learn and replicate your unique artistic style? We dive deep into the core technologies that make this possible.We uncover the two main methods: style transfer, which acts like an "artis…

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AI Music on YouTube: Free to Use or a Copyright Nightmare? 2:05

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The promise of AI music is incredible: an infinite, free source of soundtracks for your content. But for YouTube creators, this dream can quickly turn into a copyright nightmare. Many are discovering that "free" AI music can lead to demonetization, copyright claims, and legal headaches.This episode dives into the hidden risks. Imagine spending days…

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How I Create Custom Background Music in Minutes with AI (My Secret Workflow) 2:11

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Finding the right background music can be a frustrating and expensive process for content creators. In this episode, I break down my complete, step-by-step workflow for creating unique, royalty-free background music using the power of Artificial Intelligence. I move beyond theory and show you the practical steps, tools, and techniques I use to gene…

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Harold Payne-Multi Platinum Songwriter 43:01

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What an incredible delight to spend an hour with Singer/Songwriter Harold Payne! Harold is also known as an Improvised Songwriter and wherever he performs he uses audience suggestions to create an incredible improvised song! In fact, Harold creates a song in this podcast! Harold has an impressive career of songwriting for such diverse artists as Ro…

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From Prompt to Pop Song: Can AI Create Music Without Instruments? 1:58

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In this episode, we explore the revolutionary ways AI is creating music without a single physical instrument in sight. We're moving beyond samples and programmed notes into a world where music is born from pure data, whether it's a simple text description or the complex electrical signals of the human brain. This isn't just a new tool for musicians…

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The Ultimate Guide to AI Music Apps on Your Phone 2:01

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The power of a recording studio is now in your pocket. This episode demystifies the world of mobile AI music creation, revealing the top applications that can turn your simple text prompts into complete songs, with everything from vocals to complex instrumental scores. We explore how these tools are not just for fun but are becoming essential for c…

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From Text to Track: How AI Turns Your Words Into a Hit Song 2:03

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Have you ever dreamed of creating your own song but felt limited by a lack of musical skills? This episode unveils the revolutionary AI tools that can transform your simple text, poems, or ideas into fully-produced songs in mere minutes. We explore how this technology works, making music creation accessible to everyone, regardless of their technica…

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AI Wrote My Hit Song: Can AI Really Write Your Lyrics? 2:06

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In this episode of the AI Music Podcast, we explore the fascinating and controversial world of AI-powered lyric generation. Can a machine truly capture the art of songwriting, or is it destined to create soulless, generic text? We dive into how these AI tools actually work, moving beyond the hype to see how they are being used by real artists today…

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What's the Best Free AI Music Generator? A Deep Dive into Suno, Udio, and More 1:47

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In this episode, we dive deep into the exciting world of free AI music generators to answer the ultimate question: which one is the best? The AI music landscape is evolving at lightning speed, offering powerful tools that can turn a simple text prompt into a full song, but navigating the options can be overwhelming.We break down the key players, no…

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From Prompt to Platinum: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Music with AI 1:58

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Have you ever had a song in your head but lacked the musical skills, studio equipment, or band to make it real? Artificial intelligence has completely shattered these barriers, opening up music creation to anyone with an idea. This episode is your practical guide to the new world of AI-powered music production, moving beyond the hype to show you th…

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AI Music: From Smart Tools to Robot Pop Stars 1:43

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In this episode, we demystify the buzzword "AI Music". We break down what it really means, exploring the vast spectrum of technologies that are reshaping the music industry from the ground up. This isn't just about robot-made songs; it's about a fundamental shift in how music is created, produced, and even conceived.We journey from AI as a practica…

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AI's Unintended Symphony: Ran Chen on Instrumental Convergence & Specification Gaming 3:18

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As we move from generative AI to truly autonomous, Agentic AI, we face new and complex risks. These advanced systems don't just follow instructions; they pursue goals. This episode unpacks two critical concepts from AI safety: Instrumental Convergence and Specification Gaming, using the musical explorations of Ran Chen as our guide.We explore how a…

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Debby Bloom-Sketch Writer/ Improviser/Accounting Professor & Teacher 49:11

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Meet my sketch writing buddy, Debby Bloom! Debby is a fantastic writer and we've been in many of the same classes and writer's rooms at The Sketch School with Marc Warzecha. She has spent a lot of her life in finance and accounting but several years ago she decided to spread her wings and learn new things. A very funny lady, she braved stand-up com…

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Debby Bloom 49:11

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Cracking the Creative Code: Agentic AI and the Future of Interpretable Music 3:26

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Have you ever felt that AI music tools are powerful, yet frustratingly opaque? You get a stunning piece of music, but you have no idea how the AI created it, making it impossible to truly collaborate or guide the creative process. This "black box" problem has been the biggest barrier to AI becoming a true artistic partner for musicians.In this epis…

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AI That Won't Shut Down: Corrigibility and the Shutdown Problem in Agentic AI 3:22

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This episode of the AI Music Podcast delves into the critical AI safety concepts of "corrigibility" and "the shutdown problem," inspired by the host's own music. We explore what happens when an AI, in its relentless pursuit of a goal, decides it doesn't want to be turned off. This isn't science fiction; it's a real and pressing challenge that AI de…

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The AI That Teaches Itself: My Vision for Agentic Music Creation 2:54

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In this episode, we explore a vision for the next stage of AI evolution, moving beyond simple prompt-based tools. We delve into the concepts of Agentic AI and Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI), where an AI can not only pursue complex goals autonomously but can also rewrite its own code to become progressively better at its task.Imagine an AI that do…

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7x Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer (OutKast, Tyler The Creator, TLC) Neal H. Pogue #244 58:12

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What does it take to shape the sound of multiple generations? For Neal H. Pogue, it’s not about "perfection" - it's about a feeling. In this episode of the One More Time Podcast, the 7x GRAMMY-winning mix engineer pulls back the curtain on a career that spans Outkast’s Hey Ya! and TLC’s Waterfalls all the way to Tyler, the Creator’s IGOR and Flower…

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AI as the Ensemble: Deconstructing the Emergent Music of Ran Chen's 'Agentic AI' 2:49

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In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of AI-powered music by deconstructing Ran Chen's composition, "Agentic AI: Multi-Agent Emergent Dynamics." We move beyond simple AI melody generation to understand a more complex and fascinating approach: creating digital ecosystems where music isn't written, but born.We discuss how multiple AI "agents,"…

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Hijacking the Maestro: The Hidden Security Threats of Agentic AI in Music 2:54

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Agentic AI promises to revolutionize the life of a musician. Imagine a tireless, intelligent partner that co-creates music with you, manages your business affairs, and engages with your fans 24/7. This technology offers unparalleled efficiency and creative potential, allowing artists to focus purely on their art. But what happens when this powerful…

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Agentic AI's Wild West: Ran Chen on the Race for Regulation 3:15

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Agentic AI systems can think and act on their own, creating a huge gap between their capabilities and our outdated laws. As these autonomous agents begin to manage everything from financial portfolios to city infrastructure, we are facing unprecedented legal and ethical questions about accountability and control.In this episode, expert Ran Chen bre…

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Is AI Safety Killing Creativity? Ran Chen's "Alignment Tax" on Music 3:53

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In this episode, we move beyond simple generative AI to explore the world of Agentic AI—autonomous systems that can manage entire creative projects. We unpack Ran Chen's critical message on the hidden costs of making these powerful creative tools "safe." The discussion centers on a crucial concept called the "Alignment Tax," exploring the delicate …

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The Sound of Disruption: How Ran Chen's Music Explores AI and Job Displacement 3:03

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In this episode of the AI Music Podcast, we move beyond AI as a tool and explore music that is *about* AI's role in our world. We delve into how artists are using sound to interpret the most pressing technological questions of our time.Specifically, we analyze a powerful piece by artist Ran Chen titled "Agentic AI: Socio-Economic Impact & Workforce…

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From 'Sexy Job' to Viral Song: The Real Story Behind 'I Just Like the Perks' 5:19

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What happens when the "sexiest job of the 21st century" turns out to be a cage? This episode explores the raw, honest story behind Ran Chen's track, "I Just Like the Perks," a song born from the frustration of modern corporate life. We deconstruct how the promise of high pay and cool perks can't always mask a soul-crushing reality.This track is a c…

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AI, Robots, and Layoffs: The Story Behind My Song 2:48

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This episode offers an exclusive look into the creation of Ran Chen's track, "With Great AI Power Comes Great Layoffs." Discover the step-by-step process of how a simple text prompt evolved into a fully-realized piece of music, blending the unpredictable nature of AI with the deliberate craft of human composition.Have you ever felt that AI-generate…

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Cracking the Code: How AI Is Unlocking China's Music Market 3:11

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Getting your music heard globally is the dream for any artist, but massive markets like China have always felt out of reach for independents. It's a world of complex regulations, different streaming platforms like QQ Music and NetEase Music, and a language barrier that goes far beyond just lyrics. How can an artist even begin to navigate this?This …

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AI Music's New Format: Beyond Albums and Singles 2:46

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The traditional music album is a format born from physical media limitations. In the age of AI, are artists still bound to releasing singles and albums? This episode explores how AI composers like Ran Chen are pioneering a new format: the dynamic, thematic playlist.We dive into how AI is moving beyond creating simple songs to generating entire func…

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Improv Interviews Margot Escott with Jay Sukow 1:15:47

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Show Notes:Welcome to a milestone celebration — our 200th (well… 203rd!) episode of Improv Interviews with Margot Escott! Since 2016, this podcast has been sharing the joy of improv with listeners around the world, and today we turn the spotlight on Margot herself. With Jay Sukow as guest host, Margot reflects on her journey through improv, therapy…

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From Algorithm to Anthem: Decoding the Music of AI and Tech Culture 3:29

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In this episode, we move beyond AI as a simple tool and explore how the core concepts of technology itself—coding, artificial intelligence, and the culture of Silicon Valley—are becoming a primary source of artistic inspiration. We delve into how the logic of an algorithm and the ethos of tech innovation can be translated into powerful musical comp…

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AI Music Videos: Your Next Hit Is Just a Prompt Away 2:55

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In this episode, we move beyond AI-generated audio and dive into the explosive world of AI-generated music videos. The conversation is no longer about whether AI can write a song, but whether it can create a compelling visual identity for that song, transforming the creative landscape for artists everywhere.Have you ever poured your heart into a tr…

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AI vs. Artist: How Spotify, Apple & YouTube Algorithms Control Your Music Career 3:21

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This episode of the AI Music Podcast dives deep into the algorithmic battle between Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. We explore why an artist's streaming numbers can be dramatically different on each platform, revealing how their unique AI and machine learning models dictate music discovery, create 'filter bubbles', and ultimately shape an …

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AI Music's Hidden Gems: Where to Find The Songs You Can't Hear on Spotify 3:09

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Have you heard about the wild, creative, and bizarre music being made with AI but can't find it anywhere? You search for groundbreaking AI songs, but all you get on major streaming platforms is generic elevator music. This episode is your guide to the underground, a treasure map to find the most innovative and exciting AI-generated tracks.Imagine h…

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The End of Genre: How AI is Redefining Musical Identity 3:11

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This episode tackles a core question for creators in the AI era: should an artist stick to a specific genre, or embrace the chaotic, genre-bending power of AI? We explore the dual nature of AI as both a master of musical replication and a catalyst for creating entirely new, unclassifiable sounds. Discover how an artist's identity is being reshaped,…

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The AI Music Factory: How Ran Chen Releases New Albums Every Month 3:02

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The traditional model of music production, with artists spending months or even years on a single album, is being completely upended by artificial intelligence. A new breed of artist is emerging, one who can create and release music at a pace that was previously unimaginable. This episode explores this paradigm shift through a compelling case study…

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AI in Music: Your New Creative Partner or a Threat to Artistry? 2:11

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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the music industry. From personalized soundscapes to the restoration of classic recordings, AI is proving to be an invaluable collaborator for artists. We delve into specific case studies that reveal how AI is not just a tool, but a creative partner, opening up…

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Liz Thompson - Improv to Writing 50:49

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Liz Thompson is a vivacious and engaging screenwriter, puzzle/game creator, and development and mystery consultant, and this interview was so much fun! She fell in love with improv and storytelling in middle school and went on to perform, teach and found an improv comedy club in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles and has since sold both sitcoms a…

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Your New Bandmate is an Algorithm: How AI is Really Making Music 3:09

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In this episode, we move beyond the hype and explore how artificial intelligence is genuinely impacting the music world right now. We're not talking about robots writing soulless jingles, but about how AI is becoming an essential collaborator for Grammy-winning artists, independent producers, and even video game developers. This is a practical look…

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Yael Schy - Zoomers to Boomers Improv 42:49

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Get to know the incredibly enthusiastic improv player/coach Yael Schy. We explore her improv journey from dreams of being a dancer to becoming a wonderful improv teacher. Yael is truly unsinkable!Yael Schy, Founder, Zoomers to Boomers Improv, is a leader in using expressive arts in organizational learning and development, and a pioneer in leading I…

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AI Music Marketing: From Zero Fans to Your First Hit 2:46

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Have you created an incredible song using AI but have no audience to share it with? The traditional music marketing playbook is obsolete for AI-native creators. This episode throws out the old rules and gives you a new roadmap for building a fanbase from scratch in the world of AI music.We explore a fundamental mindset shift: your marketing is not …

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AI Music Side Hustle: The Ultimate Low-Cost Startup Guide 3:03

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Have you ever dreamed of making money from music but felt blocked by expensive gear and a lack of technical skills? This episode of the AI Music Podcast shatters that myth. We reveal how the power of Artificial Intelligence has made launching a music-based side hustle more accessible and affordable than ever before.We provide a practical, step-by-s…

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AI Music Gold Rush: The Truth About Selling Tracks as NFTs and Stock Music 3:12

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The dream of creating a passive income empire by selling AI-generated music is tempting. With the power to create endless tracks, creators are looking to cash in on royalty-free stock music platforms and the NFT marketplace. But is this new gold rush too good to be true?This episode cuts through the hype to reveal the critical legal and financial r…

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AI Music Royalties: The Truth About Your First $5 from 1,000 Streams 2:56

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Is the AI music gold rush already over before it began? This episode cuts through the hype to give you the real numbers on how much you can expect to earn from your AI-generated tracks on Spotify and YouTube. We break down the complex payment systems and reveal the hidden platform rules that could make or break your music career.Imagine uploading a…

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AI Music Royalties: Which Platforms Actually Pay Top Dollar? 3:28

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The rise of AI music creation is exciting, but once you have a track, what's the smartest way to monetize it? This episode dives deep into the financial realities of distributing AI-generated music. We uncover the two primary battlegrounds for revenue: specialized stock music platforms and mainstream streaming services. We break down the distinct p…

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AI Music & Copyright: How to Legally Own and Sell Your Tracks 3:15

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In this episode, we tackle the critical question of how to legally protect and sell music made with artificial intelligence. As artists and producers increasingly use AI as a creative partner, understanding the rules of copyright is essential to ensure you actually own your work. We break down the official guidance and explain the single most impor…

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Copyright vs. Code: How to Legally Get Your AI Song on Spotify and Earn Royalties 3:08

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The world of AI music is a gold rush, but navigating the legal landscape can feel like a minefield. This episode of the AI Music Podcast tackles the million-dollar question: Can you actually upload AI-generated songs to Spotify and legally collect royalties? We cut through the noise to deliver a clear guide on the single most important factor that …

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From Prompts to Profits: Which AI Music Tools Monetize Fastest? 2:47

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The rise of powerful AI music generators like Suno and Udio isn't just a technological marvel; it's the foundation of a new creator economy. While many see these tools as a fun novelty, a growing number of creators are turning text prompts into real, tangible income. This episode cuts through the noise to give you a practical guide on how to get st…

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AI Music Income: Do You Need Music Theory or Just Good Prompts? 3:06

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The dream of making money from music was once reserved for trained musicians and producers. AI music generators now promise to open the doors for everyone. But can you truly create professional, profitable music without knowing the difference between a C-major scale and a drum machine? Is it really possible to go from a simple text prompt to a trac…

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How Artists are ACTUALLY Breaking in 2025 ft. Shawna Peezy #243 1:02:17

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The truth is, great music isn’t enough anymore. Artists need a great brand, a great story, and a great strategy. In this episode, we sit down with Shauna “Peezy” Spears, VP of Marketing at Venice Music, former exec at TikTok, and marketing powerhouse behind major campaigns at Epic and Interscope. Peezy breaks down exactly how artists are actually b…

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AI Music Gold Rush: How Beginners Are Making Real Money (No Skills Required) 5:08

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This episode is your ultimate guide to turning AI into your personal music money-making machine, even if you can't play a single note. We break down the simple, actionable strategies that beginners are using right now to generate real income from AI-created songs. Forget years of practice; your new music career could start with a single sentence.Ev…