The Christian Prior Podcast: Conversations On The Creative Process

Ep. 4: Christopher Carvalho on the music industry, marketing for independent musicians, and how to spin just the one plate...

In this episode I talk to Christopher Carvalho, music blogger, podcaster, and music marketing expert/consultant. We talk about a lot of really valuable information for independent artists including how to find a larger audience, and where their priorities should lie in their quest. Check out Christopher's website with his blog and other interesting free info (including how to join his awesome mailing list) here. [https://unlockyoursound.com] Check out Christopher's podcast here. [https://anchor.fm/uys-podcast] Pre-order my new single 'One By One' on Bandcamp here. [https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com/album/one-by-one] Watch the live version of 'One By One' on Youtube here. [https://youtu.be/IefUKTvOdS4] If you'd like to stay in the loop about new and upcoming episodes of the podcast please subscribe to the podcast. If you'd like to help the podcast grow, please leave a 5 star rating and a positive review on the Apple Podcast App. Check out the Podcast playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WJDisSPAqQDcYevH1CquY?si=e06e63b9b4294a6a]! All episodes of the podcast accompanied by some relevant tunes. Links to my stuff below (including my Youtube channel with clips from the Podcast): Website [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/] Mailing List [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/signup] Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy91YJZ1X0KY-gZnai6Jqng] Bandcamp [https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com/] - Check out my most recent single: 'Why Should I Care?' Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpriormusic] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/christianpriormusic] Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LaWD6iBCRq0GaWmxBM1GZ?si=sin9r_z-QZ-qQziZAGCT5w] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-prior/1497765235]

Ep. 3: Nick Gaven on making music videos, visual effects, and the life of a freelance filmmaker.

Check out Nick on: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcnHCN2EPQhLa_FtD2FIubA] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nickgavenfilmsthings/?hl=en] This is Nick's short film which I wrote and performed the score for: Ember [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhFdHzJTjNI] These are the two music videos Nick made for my songs: Why Should I Care? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuC-nRlYVg] Give Me Strength [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1zgo1sjDmM] If you'd like to stay in the loop about new and upcoming episodes of the podcast please subscribe to the podcast. If you'd like to help the podcast grow, please leave a 5 star rating and a positive review on the Apple Podcast App. Check out the Podcast playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WJDisSPAqQDcYevH1CquY?si=e06e63b9b4294a6a]! All episodes of the podcast accompanied by some relevant tunes. Links to my stuff below (including my Youtube channel with clips from the Podcast): Website [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/] Mailing List [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/signup] Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy91YJZ1X0KY-gZnai6Jqng] Bandcamp [https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com/] - Check out my most recent single: 'Why Should I Care?' Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpriormusic] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/christianpriormusic] Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LaWD6iBCRq0GaWmxBM1GZ?si=sin9r_z-QZ-qQziZAGCT5w] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-prior/1497765235]

Ep. 2: Alex Hitchcock on his approach to practise and improvisation, band leading vs. being a side-man, and wisdom tooth pain...

In this episode I talk to Jazz Saxophonist and Composer; Alex Hitchcock about his approach to practise and improvisation, band leading vs. being a side-man, and wisdom tooth pain... Plus, we perform a duo version of my composition 'Butterfly' at the end of the episode. Go see Alex at his gig at Ronnie Scott's on the 4th November, tickets available here [https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/6751-alex-hitchcock-feat-midori-jaeger]. Come to my online gig (joined by Alex on Sax), live from Masterlink Studios. Tickets available here [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christian-prior-live-from-masterlink-studios-tickets-169685673417]. My mailing list subscribers will receive 50% discounted tickets. You can join my mailing list here [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/signup]. You can check out Alex via his website [https://www.alexhitchcock.co.uk] or on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/abhitchcock/]. You can find his music on Bandcamp [https://alexhitchcock.bandcamp.com], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-lVA3_hBKLFfAx_KR1vJ6Q/videos] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MrFF8cBU4dYrJsCeBdNrZ]. If you'd like to stay in the loop about new and upcoming episodes of the podcast please subscribe to the podcast. If you'd like to help the podcast grow, please leave a 5 star rating and a positive review on the Apple Podcast App. Check out the Podcast playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WJDisSPAqQDcYevH1CquY?si=e06e63b9b4294a6a]! All episodes of the podcast accompanied by some relevant tunes. Links to my stuff below (including my Youtube channel with clips from the Podcast): Website [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/] Mailing List [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/signup] Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy91YJZ1X0KY-gZnai6Jqng] Bandcamp [https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com/] - Check out my most recent single: 'Why Should I Care?' Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpriormusic] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/christianpriormusic] Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LaWD6iBCRq0GaWmxBM1GZ?si=sin9r_z-QZ-qQziZAGCT5w] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-prior/1497765235]

Ep. 1: Midori Jaeger on songwriting, using social media as an independent musician, and some pretty weird gig offers...

In this episode I talk to Singer, Song-writer, and Cellist Midori Jaeger about songwriting, using social media as an independent musician, and some pretty weird gig offers... Plus, we perform her wonderful song 'Upon Your Ear' at the end of the episode.  You can check out Midori on her Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/midorijaeger/?hl=en] You can find her music on Bandcamp [https://midorijaeger.bandcamp.com] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5k8Fqu43UFNxwDjHoeFcrp?si=vqzMYKJuTMqsKdoedJrO8g&dl_branch=1].  If you'd like to stay in the loop about new and upcoming episodes of the podcast please subscribe to the podcast. If you'd like to help the podcast grow, please leave a 5 star review on Apple podcasts.  Check out the Podcast playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WJDisSPAqQDcYevH1CquY?si=e06e63b9b4294a6a]! All episodes of the podcast accompanied by some relevant tunes. Links to my stuff below (including my Youtube channel with clips from the Podcast): Website [https://www.christianpriormusic.com] Mailing List [https://www.christianpriormusic.com/signup]  Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy91YJZ1X0KY-gZnai6Jqng] Bandcamp [https://christianpriormusic.bandcamp.com]  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/christianpriormusic]  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/christianpriormusic]  Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LaWD6iBCRq0GaWmxBM1GZ?si=sin9r_z-QZ-qQziZAGCT5w] Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-prior/1497765235]