Does Running Ads Actually Work for DJs?
Jay Hardway paid for Google ads, crossed 100,000 views on his live set, and watched everything stop the moment the budget ran out. Was it worth it? What does it actually take to turn views into a fanb...
15 Apr 1h 1min
The Real Reason Your Demos Don't Get Responses
Most artists sending demos to DJs already know on some level the track is not ready. This episode is about what happens when you ignore that.Joey, Ralph, and Jobke answer your questions about networki...
8 Apr 1h 4min
Why Producers Have Millions of Streams But No Bookings
Sarah Landry and Amélie Lens played 11 tracks from the same unknown producer in a single Ultra set. He wasn't there. He wasn't booked. His music was everywhere, and nobody in the crowd knew his name.T...
1 Apr 1h 5min
Does Visibility Beat Talent in Music?
Does visibility beat talent? In this episode, we get into one of the biggest tensions in modern music careers. We talk about why visibility, consistency, and output matter if you want to make a living...
25 Mar 1h 3min
Get DJs To Play Your Tracks First | Jay Hardway on Labels, Demos & Release Strategy
Most artists think getting signed starts with sending demos.In this episode, Jay Hardway explains why labels usually come later, and why DJ support, strong music, and real-world proof matter more than...
18 Mar 1h 6min
Do DJs and Producers Still Need Record Labels?
For DJs and music producers building a career today, one question keeps coming up.Do you still need record labels to succeed?In this episode of the Artist Coaching Podcast, we talk about how independe...
11 Mar 1h 3min
The Reality of Releasing Music (When Nothing Happens)
You spend weeks finishing a track.You finally release it… and then nothing happens.In this episode we talk about one of the most frustrating realities of being a DJ or music producer: the moment after...
4 Mar 1h 2min
Music Is Not Enough
Is music still the most important thing in a DJ career?In this episode, we end up in a conversation that feels uncomfortable but necessary.We talk about discipline vs motivation in the studio.About fi...
25 Feb 1h 4min
