The Tim Kulig Free Music Podcast

EP 011 ”Imposter Syndrome”

This week we’re going to discuss Imposter Syndrome.  
You’ve heard it, you’ve likely experienced it (maybe even unknowingly) and it’s real demotivating.  What is imposter syndrome anyways?
 
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This week’s references:
https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-imposter-syndrome-and-how-to-avoid-it
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/
https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

EP 010 ”The Suburban Coop Interview”

In today's episode, we interview Peggy Eserkaln of Suburban Coop and discuss all the things about chicken coops, chickens, pecking orders, and numerous other asides and deviations.  
If you're interested in backyard, sustainable living and what it takes to keep and raise chickens, Peggy is where it's at!  
 
You can follow her here:
https://www.youtube.com/@SuburbanCoop
https://www.facebook.com/SuburbanCoopKeeper
 
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EP 009 ”Using Hashtags”

Everyone looks for an edge with social media.  It seems every other month there’s a change online and you need to pivot.  Make time to understand hashtags so that you can better reach your target audience...
 
Resources for this week:
https://blog.hootsuite.com/how-to-use-hashtags/
https://sproutsocial.com/insights/hashtag-analytics/
 

EP 008 ”Staying Motivated When Creating is a Grind”

No matter how much you love what you do, there will inevitably be times when your work starts to feel monotonous. The day-to-day routine sets in, creativity lags, and you begin questioning your motivation. This can happen in any industry - including creative ones like music and podcasting.
When you hit this point, the most important thing is to avoid complacency. You want to take proactive steps to re-energize and maintain an open, growth-focused mindset...

EP 007 ”Album Art & Promo Material”

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.

EP 006 ”Handling Criticism”

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.

EP 005 ”Finding Your Sound”

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...

EP 004 ”Equipping Your Studio”

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.