Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every night of their life. This show will explore the methods and strategies on creating assets in your music business and how it is not a magic trick when musicians get steady cashflow from their talents. Learn more at www.musicianstipjar.com or email them at musicianstipjar@gmail.com<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support</a>.
Musicians Tip Jar
Claim This Podcastby Chris Webb & Dave Tamkin
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Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every night of their life. This show will explore the methods and strategies on creating assets in your music business and how it is not a magic trick when musicians get steady cashflow from their talents. Learn more at www.musicianstipjar.com or email them at musicianstipjar@gmail.com<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support</a>.
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September 16, 2025
140. Finding Where You Fit in the Music Industry w/ Elaine Ryan
In our Season 5 finale, we sit down with musician, sync agent, and author Elaine Ryan (Unicorn Sync) to talk about what it really means to find your fit in today’s music industry. Elaine shares lessons from over 15 years in music—touring internationally, landing sync placements on NBC & Amazon, founding her own sync agency, and now publishing her first book Living a Music-Centered Life. We cover:<ul><li>Breaking through the intimidation of sync licensing</li><li>Why balance matters as much as hustle</li><li>Setting fair rates (and when to say “no” to gigs)</li><li>Redefining success beyond fame or Wikipedia pages</li><li>How to live a truly music-centered life, on your own terms</li></ul>Elaine even gifts us with a live reading from her upcoming book (including a bit in an Irish accent). 👉 Learn more about Elaine: elaineryan.ca | <a href="https://instagram.com/elaineryanmusic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@elaineryanmusic</a><br /><br />👉 Support this week’s nonprofit: intermusicsf.org This episode closes out Season 5 with clarity, inspiration, and community. Whether you’re just starting out, gigging full time, or finding your second act—this one’s for you.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support</a>.<br /><br />Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.<br /><br />Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com <br /><br />Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi <br /><br />https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock <br /><br />Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
September 9, 2025
139. Finding Your True Value as a Musician with Elaine Ryan
🎙️ Episode S5E24 – Finding Your True Value as a Musician with Elaine Ryan<br /><br /> In this episode of Musicians Tip Jar, hosts Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin sit down with Elaine Ryan — singer-songwriter, author, and founder of Unicorn Sync — to explore how musicians can discover, communicate, and confidently set their value in today’s music industry.<br /><br />Elaine shares her inspiring journey from gigging in Maui to building a thriving sync licensing agency in San Francisco, helping indie artists land placements in TV, film, and ads. She opens up about balancing creativity with income, launching her nonprofit Sync Music for Change, and writing her upcoming book Living a Music-Centered Life. 👉 Whether you’re a gigging musician, songwriter, or building your sync career, you’ll learn:<ul><li>How to define your unique value in music</li><li>Why setting your rates matters (and how to do it without guilt)</li><li>Tips for navigating sync licensing opportunities</li><li>Strategies to balance fulfillment with financial stability</li></ul>💡 Key Quote from Elaine:<br />“For me, it’s always been being able to create songs that I care about and get them heard by other people.”<br /><br />📌 Nonprofit of the Week: <a href="https://mauimusicmission.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maui Music Mission</a> – bringing music education to kids and communities in need. 🔗 Don’t miss this conversation full of practical advice, inspiration, and a reminder that your music has real value.<br /><br />Elaine's<br />website: https://www.elaineryan.ca/<br />YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mselaineryan<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support</a>.<br /><br />Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.<br /><br />Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com <br /><br />Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi <br /><br />https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock <br /><br />Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
September 2, 2025
138. What to Look for in a Record Label with Jenna LoMonaco
Unlock insider knowledge from Jenna LoMonaco, Head of Marketing at ONErpm, in this exclusive Musicians Tip Jar interview. 🎶 With over 20 years in the music industry, Jenna shares what sets ONErpm apart as a 100% independent, self-owned company and how they empower artists with transparent deals, realistic advances, and proprietary technology. We dive into:<br /><ul><li>Common mistakes musicians make on social media (and how to fix them)</li><li>The importance of consistency and content planning</li><li>ONErpm’s artist-first mission and global reach across 43 offices</li><li>How to build a sustainable music career outside of the mainstream</li><li>Using AI as a marketing tool (not a replacement for creativity)</li><li>The most valuable investments independent artists should make</li><li>Career advice on building a team, managers vs. lawyers, and long-term growth</li></ul>Whether you’re an indie musician, DIY artist, or industry professional, this conversation offers real-world strategies for growing your music career while staying in control. 👉 Subscribe for more musician money tips and industry insights<br /><br /><br />More about ONErpm at https://onerpm.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/onerpm/<br /><br />Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.<br /><br />Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com <br /><br />Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support</a>.<br /><br />Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.<br /><br />Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com <br /><br />Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi <br /><br />https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock <br /><br />Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
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