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An interview podcast offering a unique look into the music and ministry of Independent Christian artists.
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Hosts Paul Gibbs and Nate Miller talk about topics to help Christian musicians use their gifts and talents to make an impact on their audiences and listeners.
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In 1963, the Carpenter family moved to the Los Angeles suburb of Downey, hoping it may provide better musical opportunities for talented Richard. He and younger sister Karen formed The Richard Carpenter Trio with Wes Jacobs, and later performed as a duo. In this special show, host Paul Gibbs brings you trivia and other info about Richard & Karen, and music from "Christmas Portrait", their first Christmas Album released in October 1978. Produced by NoteSpire Music, LLC. www.NoteSpireMusic.com
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Tamaine Long is the guest on this episode of the NoteSpire Music Artist Insight. Tramaine is a producer, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta Georgia. Music has been a part of his life from an early age, and by age 14 he knew that music was his future. He started his professional music career at age 17, attending Full Sail University in 2023 graduat…
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This episode features an interview with Sweetlife, the musical duo of Matt & Carol Frigm, married best-friends, award-winning songwriters, performers, worship leaders, music producers and patriots in Amish Country (Lancaster County, PA). Since 2010, they’ve built a thriving tour schedule, performing 300+ live events each year in the mid-Atlantic st…
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Carol McGinnis Yeje is Paul's guest on this episode of The Artist Insight Podcast. Carol has been writing and ministering in music throughout Georgia and other states since the early 70's. She is an 'activist' for the family and has held meetings and press conferences through her non-profit organization 'Guiding Action Through Education' [in the 90…
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Success. We all hope for it. We all aspire to achieve it in some fashion. But what does it mean to become a successful independent musician? And how do we get there? Welcome to a new series of episodes as we unpack these concepts, questions, and yes, some helpful answers along the way, as we dive into this fascinating yet elusive topic we all call …
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Singer/songwriter and recording artist Nathaniel Chapman is the guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. He is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and since 2015 has released three full length albums, with his most recent being Testimony, which released in June 2024. Nathaniel talks with host Paul Gibbs about his personal Christian walk and sh…
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Podcast host Paul Gibbs talks with songwriter and producer Bill Mullin in this episode about "The Next Humanity", "A vulnerable, thoughtful Musical Memoir to see yourself & own your story". From The Next Humanity website, this project is "... an artistic collaborative. That is what The Next Humanity is. It is like revealing the ingredients of a rec…
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Debbie Nemeth is the featured guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. Debbie's musical journey began when she was just four, and her passion for music and performance has only grown stronger over the years. Her talent has taken her to prestigious venues such as the Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick and the iconic Tropicana in Atlanti…
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Host Paul Gibbs talks with Chenille Sheeran in this episode. Chenille lives with her husband and family near Nashville, Tennessee , and her new single is called "One Simple Prayer", available on all music download platforms. "Chenille's powerful testimony and 4 1/2 octave range penetrates every fiber of your being." - Jacob Downing As well as being…
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Paul Gibbs' guest on this episode of the Artist Insight is Jessica Ford. “Jess” has recently made a huge transition, leaving the secular world, boldly jumping headfirst into the Christian Praise & Worship genre. She’s ready to move forward; God has called her to offer her voice to Him as a living sacrifice, and she is ready to honor and obey. One o…
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Host Paul Gibbs talks with Eric Lee Brumley in this episode. Eric is from eastern Massachusetts and has just released his second full-length album, Electric Chair, along with several singles including a contribution to the second volume of Bellsburg, a tribute to Christian artist, Rich Mullins. Eric grew up in a musical household, starting to play …
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Cassettes are back? From its meteoric rise in 1963, surpassing the popularity and portability of vinyl, to its eventual demise at the hands of the mighty CD, the little audio cassette has had an interesting and historical impact on the music industry. Suddenly, after all these years, there's a steady and undeniable resurgence in popularity of this …
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This episode features singer and recording artist Dennise Nichole Dittman talking about her musical journey from a young girl singing in churches to a 16-year career as an opera singer to her current work as a Christian musician. Along the way, she discusses how performing music has changed over the years and how she finally found fulfillment after…
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Regina "Pinky" Dowker is the guest on this episode of the NoteSpire Music Artist Insight. Regina lives near Denton, TX, and is a member of the Christian music group "Gems Of Grace", which she started in 2015 together with Suzanne Benavides Sutherland. Jerry Rizzi and Cassie Clayton have recently joined the group. Regina is pianist and keyboardist f…
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This episode features a conversation with Linda Boles, singer & songwriter from Smithfield, Virginia. Linda grew up in a family deeply rooted in music, performing in her family’s bluegrass band, The Darden Family. Her musical experience has been diverse and rich, from performing country duets with her brother to folk songs in coffee houses during t…
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This episode features a conversation with Brandon Monson, a member of Presence Music, a faith-filled pop-worship group based out of Duluth, Minnesota. What started as a group of local church leaders joining together for a community worship night, has blossomed into a battle-tested group of believers determined to help transform the Midwest for Chri…
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Technology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not gettin…
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Being a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams.NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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With over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of …
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This episode features Kimberly Ward, singer songwriter from New Bern, North Carolina, USA. Kimberly recently was nominated for USA female vocalist of the year, Songwriter of the Year and Emerging Artist Awards for the International Singer Songwriters Association. Her recent songs include It Was Insanity, Letting Go, Just Want To Be Free, Christmas …
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We're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach.NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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Mike Geo is our guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. Mike's latest release is "Be Refined", available on all streaming platforms. With a mastery of multiple instruments, and the ability to self-produce and record himself, Mike is injecting new life into the Christian music industry. His music often navigates themes like anxiety, depression,…
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Paul Gibbs, host of The Artist Insight, talks with Swedish singer and songwriter Maria Segerholm in this episode. Maria released "Chosen" in 2022, a song written for her church congregation, which she had no plans of releasing. But God had different plans, and Maria felt called to release it not only in Swedish, but also in English. The Swedish ver…
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We've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some po…
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This episode of The Artist Insight features guest Justin Rayna, an award-winning percussionist, composer, producer, pianist, performer, dance choreographer, stunt man, acrobat, tumbler, husband and father. His music has been compared to David Lanz, John Tesh, Yanni, Israel Houghton, Drum Corps International and Cirque du Soleil. Justin brings an in…
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While the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think throug…
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Scott Day, from Jefferson, MD USA is the driving force behind The Scott Day Band, on a mission to see people experience God’s presence in a way that maybe they never have before. Scott says, "Since He does move powerfully when His people praise Him, praise is something that needs to be expressed not just in a church building and not just on a Sunda…
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NoteSpire Music's Paul Gibbs talks with Oklahoma singer/songwriter Cheryl Elaine in this episode. Her latest release is called "Barefoot Daughter", released in December 2023. Cheryl says her creativity flows from her relationship with God, and she, like other creative people, is at her best when she lets that creativity flow. From her website: "Mus…
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We all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast.NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calenda…
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This episode features an interview with David Paul Brooks, known as “DPB” has been captivating audiences for years with his electrifying performances. This Billboard charting positive rap artist is also a songwriter, motivational speaker, clothing designer, author, actor, director, producer, and filmmaker. DPB started as a solo artist and later bec…
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This episode features a conversation with Cathy Werst Staton, whose artist name is "Flawssom". (Flawed but made an Awesome Blossom in Christ Jesus.) Her latest single is "Don't Worry", and can be heard on Soundcloud, Spotify and all major music platforms. Also check out her YouTube channel for some awesome videos! Find Flawssom on FaceBook: https:/…
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This episode features a conversation with Christian singer/songwriter, praise and worship leader Melissa Smith, from Finley, Oklahoma. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melissa1124 and hear her music on NoteSpire Radio, including "That's Who Jesus Is", and her Christmas song, "Love Was Born".…
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Vanessa Milanesi is a contemporary Christian singer/songwriter from New Jersey. In this interview with Paul Gibbs, she talks about how the Lord brought her out of a difficult situation involving secular music, to writing, recording and performing Christian music. Her EP, "Bits & Pieces" is a musical testimony to the Lord's faithfulness. Vanessa won…
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On this episode host Paul Gibbs talks about Christmas songs, public domain, choosing songs to put on your next project, and some fun facts and trivia about some of the wonderful songs that are such a huge part of our Christmas season!NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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Gina Miller is our guest on this episode. The wife and mother of two has a music career based on half a decade of life experiences – some traumatic. It is these encounters and more that have driven and molded this small town Pennsylvania native into a blossoming country music singer/songwriter. Music and medicine have been constants in Gina’s life,…
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NoteSpire Music host Paul Gibbs talks with Grace Graber on this episode. In many ways, Grace Graber is the voice of a rising movement full of people who believe that maybe both faith and mental health matter — in fact, maybe they’re inextricably intertwined. “This ministry, the rest of my music, none of this is about me,” Grace is quick to say. “It…
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The Jess Zimmerman Band is a Country Rock Band formed in 2015 and based in Southeastern PA. Although not billed as a Christian band, their love for God and their desire to honor Him shines through all their music. The band was nominated for five awards in 2022 at the Nashville Josie Music Awards Show, including: "Entertainer of the Year", "Best Roc…
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Richard Lynch is our guest on this episode. He talks with host Paul Gibbs about his love and respect for God, family, and his fellow hard-working Americans, and his songs speak to those values...values that his fans and lovers of country music everywhere hold dear. Upholding the traditions set forth by artists like Haggard, Strait, Jackson, Jenning…
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For many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not…
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Our guest on this episode is Eddy Mann - singer, songwriter, worship leader, and more. From his website: "Eddy Mann is a smile for the soul. He’s a combination of cultural and spiritual traditions living in an ever evolving neighborhood. He’s ever comfortable in his hometown Philly roots that speak of peace, and brotherly love. An award winning and…
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Everyone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspire…
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Floyd Foster is the guest on this episode of The Artist Insight. From Mechanicsburg, PA. Floyd's desire is to help others who are hurting, showing them that God is always there and He never leaves us alone. He shares his voice with The March Forth Quartet, the Heaven 4 Shore Trio, and with his singing partner Carol, bringing God's message of hope, …
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Memorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episo…
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Host Paul Gibbs shares the podcast microphone with singer-songwriter Jim Huddleston in this episode. Now residing in Savannah, Georgia, Jim was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in a small mobile home park and was exposed to a wide variety of music through his father’s involvement in local country music bands. It was his love for music t…
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This episode features an interview with Heistheartist, an American Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, NY. Formerly a secular neo-soul singer signed to "Bentley Records" under his biological name "LeeMann Bassey," Heistheartist discovered that his true calling was with the Lord after hearing an inspiring sermon by TD Jakes online one da…
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To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the …
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Are you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development a…
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This episode features a conversation with Chris Selby and Whitney Becker, both from Traverse City, Michigan. Chris and Whitney are musicians on the worship team at New Hope Church in Traverse City, and they co-wrote Lord You Are My Rock, a song based on Psalm 18. The song is the second release on a new album by the New Hope Worship Project that con…
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This episode features an enlightening and fun conversation with Paul Talley. For the past 18 years Paul and his wife Cindy hae spent their time - all of it - traveling and ministering full-time for the Lord. In fact, at the age of two weeks old, Paul Talley began traveling to 83 countries and all 50 states with his evangelist/musician parents, Joe …
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