Ari Herstand - A DIY Musician Making It in the New Music Business (Audio Only) Ep.

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The first time I met Ari, was on the CD Baby DIY Musician’s Podcast in November of 2016. It was in promotion of his new book “How to Make It in the New Music Business.” In the interview he had a ton of great information to share about releasing your own album. I constantly had to pull over (don’t text and drive), to take notes, until I eventually said I’m listening to this when I get home. After the episode I had to reach out and get him on the show. I learned so much from that one interview, and had to get him to share his story with our listeners and students. From the first email, Ari was really excited and very happy to be part of the show.

Ari is a DIY musician that has performed over 600 shows, that he booked all on his own. He’s opened and toured with artists such as Ben Folds, Cake, Matt Nathanson, The Milk Carton Kids, and Ron Pope. As his peers started noticing his hustle and success in his career, they would reach out to him for advice. After a while, he decided to start his own blog, Ari’s Take, to help and support fellow musicians. Ari is a man that was very many hats such as musician, actor, public speaker, blogger, multi-instrumentalist, beat boxer, and now author.

This was a very fun interview, and I’m looking forward to going for a Round 2 with Ari Herstand in person very soon. Get your pen and paper to start taking notes, and enjoy this episode.

Music by Emily Kopp: https://emilykoppmusic.com/

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I'm the host of the Making It with Chris G. podcast, where I have conversations with the leaders in the world of entertainment, sharing their stories and insight to help you get one step closer to making it. My background comes from the live music side, having worked as a Talent Buyer for Live Nation, and promoted shows with AEG Live during my time as Talent Buyer at the Plaza Live. It all started with a charity event called Rock for Hunger in 2006. As of today, I’ve booked and promoted over 2,500 shows, and counting. Since 2012, I've been working as an artist manager, college professor, guest lecturer, and podcaster.

My career as a Music Business professor started at Full Sail University in 2015. In 2017, I moved to South Florida to teach at Florida International University, and guest lecture across the country. I started the podcast and the blog to create the resources that I wish existed when I started my journey in the music business, and to help YOU, musicians, and students to navigate through this industry. Keep in touch, and let us know what kind of content you need to help you get one step closer to MAKING IT.