The Full Time Function Musician Podcast

S2E02 - Finding Your Niche: Why Musicians Need to Think Like Entrepreneurs

On Today's episode, I'm joined by professional solo singer and guitarist, Adam Pickard. We discuss his journey from teaching guitar to building two successful businesses: AP Guitar and The Wedding Singer UK. We dive into the importance of branding, social media strategies, and adapting to industry changes, along with stories of memorable gigs and lessons learned along the way.
 
Check out Adam's social media and websites here -
@apguitarguru
www.apguitar.co.uk
@theweddingsingeruk
www.theweddingsingeruk.co.uk
 
 
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S2E01 - From Busking to Weddings: Jade Thornton’s Journey to Musical Success

In this episode of The Full-Time Function Musician Podcast, I sit down with singer and guitarist Jade Thornton to explore her inspiring journey from busking on South London’s high streets to performing at weddings and international stages. Jade shares the highs and lows of her career, including competing in the Busking World Cup in South Korea, going viral on Instagram thanks to a global comedian, and transitioning into the private gig and wedding scene.
We dive into the challenges of busking, the power of social media, and the practical steps she took to build her brand and grow her audience. Whether you’re a musician, creative, or just looking for inspiration, Jade’s story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the magic of following your passion.
 
@jadethorntonmusic
www.jadethorntonmusic.com
 
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S1E32 - Using Social Media to Reach a Wider Audience and Grow a Successful Teaching Business

Social media is a powerful tool that can help you reach a much wider audience, but it’s vital that you’re creating the right kind of content for your niche. 
In today’s episode I’m joined by professional musician, teacher and author Charlie Tottman. He talks us through how he built a thriving teaching business with students all over the world.
 
www.learnguitarwithcharlie.com
@charlietottmanguitar
 
@infocusrecordingco
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk
 
 

S1E31 - Harness The Power Of Copywriting To Grow Your Business

Copywriting is arguably one of the most important but most overlooked parts of running your business. From the words on your website to your social media captions, understanding your audience and really speaking to their pain points can make or break your business.
 
On this week's episode, I'm joined by Ella of Epiphany Copy. She talks us through where to get started with the copy on your website, social media captions and even email marketing.
 
Grab a pen and paper (or whatever digital alternative you use) as this episode is not to be missed!
 
@epiphany_copy
 
@infocusrecordingco
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

S1E30 - Running Your Band as a Business With Ian Markx

The majority of function musicians didn't get into this line of work to become business owners, and therefore miss a lot of the key parts in running a successful business.
On today's episode, I'm joined by Ian Marx, lead singer of the award-winning party band The Fireflies. He talks us through the process of making your band your business. We cover funding and investment, creating a business plan, advertising and marketing, client management and loads more!
 
This episode is absolutely not to be missed!
 
www.sussexpartyband.co.uk
@thefirefliespartyband
 
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco

S1E29 - How To Use Social Media To Book More Gigs

Love it or hate it, social media can be a powerful tool that you can use to grow your business. It is often the first impression potential clients will make of you, and having a strong online presence is the first step in creating your lead generation machine.
 
On today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Cureton from Cureton Consulting, who talks us through some of the strategies she uses with clients to gain trust, build an engaged audience and sell services without being salesy.
 
www.curetonconsulting.co.uk
@karencuretonsocial

S1E28 - How To Start Generating Consistant Leads For Your Business

Do you suffer from feast and famine cycles in your business? Going from your best month ever to your worst month ever?
On today's episode, I'm going to talk you through how to start generating a constant number of leads into your business. Unfortunately, relying on word of mouth just isn't enough. You need a strong lead generation strategy if you want a healthy and consistent business.
 
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco

S1E27 - Using Google Analytics As A Tool To Grow Your Business With Amanda Webb

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that can help you understand where your clients are coming from and then interacting with your website.
On today's episode, I'm joined by Amanda Webb, an expert in Google Analytics. Amanda talks us through what Google Analytics is, and how to use it to help grow your business.
 
www.spiderworking.com
@spiderworking
 
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco

S1E26 - From First Home Town Show To Flying to Japan To Play For 20,000 People, And All In The Space of 10 Months - With Charity Eden

On today's episode, I'm joined by Texas based singer and musician, Charity Eden. Charity is the band leader and founder of 'Lover' The Taylor Swift tribute band. She tells us about her incredible journey from her first solo gig, to flying a team of people all to Japan to play for 20,000 people all in the space of 10 months. This episode is not to be missed!
 
@lovertaylortribute
@charityedenmusic
www.lovertaylortribute.com
 
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingcompany
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

S1E25 - Dealing With a Late Diagnosis of ADHD As a Full Time Musician

On today's episode, I'm joined by Marv Robinson, a professional multi instrumentalist from Bristol. We discuss his late diagnosis of ADHD and Dyslexia and how that has effected his career, dealing with burnout and the many different projects that keep him busy!
 
@marvrobinsonmusician
@silversouledband
@sonderchoir
@everglowacoustic
@50wayspodcast