Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
EP 008 ”Staying Motivated When Creating is a Grind”
The Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast
Tim Kulig is a music composer & producer that gives his music away for free, with attribution, under Creative Commons. Tim is currently creating a massive body of work for content creators, and this podcast is about forging relationships with as many of them as possible. The discussions will center around creators and their needs, trends in music in the content arena, as well as challenges creators face in the era of evolving algorithms, social media trends, and content and musical needs. As of August, 2023 Tim has a library of almost 500 songs and he plans on building this library to in excess of 2,000. Come join him on a journey of self discovery as well as a journey of discovery of creators that are in need of his work and are building their own following for their own passions and dreams!
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Episodes
Episodes
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Developing captivating album art and visuals is an essential part of releasing music in the modern era. With streaming services and online platforms being the primary channels for music discovery and consumption, an artist's visual aesthetics play a huge role in capturing attention and conveying their vibe. Thankfully, there are more tools and resources than ever before to aid independent musicians in crafting professional imagery and artwork without expensive designers.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
This week we’re going to briefly discuss how to handle criticism...
Receiving criticism and feedback is an inevitable part of being a musician and putting your work out into the world. While it can be difficult to hear negative opinions about something you’ve poured your heart and soul into creating, it’s important not to let criticism discourage you or stop you from making your art. In fact, channeled correctly, criticism can be a great resource for improving your craft and making better art and growing as an artist.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Today we’re going to briefly discuss “Finding Your Sound”. Personally, I think this is a life-long journey that evolves as we age and discover new techniques, styles, and musical tastes. There’s a little bit of all of us in the things we create, when we’re being authentic...
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Ah, setting up your own home studio - it takes time to get it just right, but it's so worth it in the end. As a composer who's been working in digital music production for over 25 years now, I've tried all sorts of equipment and have finally settled (I think!) on a setup that works smoothly for me. Today we’re going to talk about my current setup, workflows, and what I use to make all the music and sounds I create.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Making it in music is no small feat - between honing your craft, recording, production, distribution and the countless hours spent promoting your music through social media online, it takes immense dedication to build a sustainable career as an independent artist. But in today's digital streaming music landscape, it IS possible.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Today we’re going to tackle a subject near and dear to my heart: Creative Commons, and how it is revolutionizing the way creators use musical works in their content and their productions...
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
The first episode of the Tim Kulig Free Music podcast. Tim talks about the foundation of the show and where this show and the journey will take us.
Why We're Here
In a world where everyone is looking for your money up front, doesn't it just make sense to check out a podcast that's looking to give you something for free? Like free music for your content and free music for your movies and series?