137. Music Collaborators and How to find them with Vampr
Have you ever wondered how to find the right collaborators to level up your music career?In this episode, Xylo speaks to Josh Simons, tech entrepreneur, former touring artist, and the CEO of Vinyl Group — home to platforms like Jaxsta, Vinyl.com, and the globally renowned Vampr. With over $35 million raised across his ventures and a vision that connects 1.4 million creatives across 180 countries, Josh shares how Vampr became the “LinkedIn for musicians” and how you can use it to find real, career-changing collaborators.Josh dives into the tech, trends, and practical strategies behind building connections in the music industry, whether you're just starting out or scaling fast.Whether you’re a songwriter, producer, or indie artist, this episode is packed with insight on networking, brand-building, and how to build meaningful, profitable partnerships in today’s music landscape.Grab your Free ticket to MPW's EmpowHer Europe tour of music production workshops across Dublin, Berlin, Amsterdam and London. Learn about Beatmaking, Synthesis and Audio Effects in an encouraging environment while making like-minded friends. Tickets are limited to the venue capacity so make sure you don't miss out!https://musicproductionforwomen.com/events
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136. Sponsorships for Musicians and How to get them with SEIDS
As an independent musician, getting sponsorships might seem like something reserved for major-label artists or influencers with massive followings—but that's far from the truth! In this episode, Xylo chats with sponsorship expert SEIDS about how sponsorships for musicians work, how to land them, and what companies actually care about when looking for artists to support. Grab your Free ticket to MPW's EmpowHer Europe tour of music production workshops across Dublin, Berlin, Amsterdam and London. Learn about Beatmaking, Synthesis and Audio Effects in an encouraging environment while making like-minded friends. Tickets are limited to the venue capacity so make sure you don't miss out! https://musicproductionforwomen.com/events Seids created “How to Work With Music Tech Companies” —a course that teaches you how to pitch to brands, land sponsorships, and build partnerships in the music tech space.Use this link for a special discount: seids.co/offers/ZhzMBQ68?coupon_code=MPW1Learn more about SEIDS here: Website: https://www.seids.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seids_Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SEIDS_
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135. Balancing Business with Creativity in Music
How do you stay creatively inspired while navigating the professional side of music?In this episode, Xylo speaks with Natalia Ramirez — GRAMMY-winning engineer and producer whose work spans the Latin and global music scenes. Known for her precision and versatility, Natalia shares how staying open to opportunities and honing her craft has led to a thriving, dynamic career.From the importance of detail in engineering to embracing new challenges, this episode is full of insights for artists, producers, and anyone building a career in music without compromising creativity.Distrokid has kindly offered all MPW listeners a 30% discount off the first year of their annual subscription! Use the following link to redeem the discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/mpwLearn more about Natalia Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nati/
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134. Transitioning from Classical to Electronic Music
Are you a creative looking to break the mold and redefine what performance can be? In this episode, Xylo chats with multidisciplinary artist, and electric violinist Alfiya Glow, whose genre-defying sets fuse Electronic music, live violin, and immersive visuals into a cinematic experience. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about carving out your own lane in the industry, merging classical roots with futuristic sound design, and how blending art forms can unlock powerful new ways to connect with audiences.Join a community of female artists and producers around the world and get free access to masterclasses, mentoring and more by becoming a member of MPW: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/membership
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133. From 0 to 6 Figure Gigs
Have you ever wondered how musicians land six-figure gigs from scratch?In this episode, Xylo speaks to Stephen Ridley, internationally acclaimed pianist, performer and founder of the Ridley Academy. With performances across 60 countries, over 500 million views on social media and a fanbase of more than one million people, Stephen shares his journey from zero to sold-out concerts and six-figure bookings.Stephen dives into the mindset, strategies and showmanship behind building a global music career.Whether you’re a performer, producer, or aspiring artist, this episode is packed with insights on building your brand, captivating audiences, and creating a music career on your own terms.Join a community of female artists and producers around the world and get free access to masterclasses, mentoring and more by becoming a member of MPW: https://www.musicproductionforwomen.com/membership
A podcast to help empower women to learn about music production, audio engineering, and the general music industry. Each episode is a discussion between the Founder of Music Production for Women, Xylo Aria, and a renowned expert on the topic of the day. Feel inspired and learn how to take your first steps into the music industry by hearing the stories of the guests and their various journeys. The MPW podcast aims to give musicians of today enough starting knowledge without feeling too daunted or overwhelmed!
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