Audio is a unique and fast-growing platform in the art world today. This week, in Artist’s Appeals, Joe Trojcak joins Erin Sparler to discuss the audio and recording stance in art. Joe is a composer, a keyboardist, an organist, motivational presenter and entrepreneur. He has an extensive background in music, audio and recording. Joe Trojcak is also the CEO and owner of Progressive Enterprises, which is a sound studio used to produce various audio services.
Joe is what we call an art audio expert. We get to learn about the different approaches in how he attains and expresses his art through sound. In this podcast while discovering all of these aspects, we also find it is truly amazing to discover the widespread of opportunities behind audio art. Joe’s love for audio all started when he was only four years of age, realizing his passion for the sound of airplanes taking off nearby. From this unique childhood influence… Joe not only uncovered his passion for audio, but he also utilized it to reach a high level of success. Joe and Erin dig into his success and all the contributing factors that got him to be where he is today. Erin and Joe’s podcast unveils many truths and teachings about the audio biosphere. Not only are Joe’s experiences and teachings of the audio world unveiled, but also numerous other tips and motivational viewpoints that can help artists better understand audio art and reach success utilizing the audio platform.
In this episode you’ll hear:
[4:28] How Joe Built His Business
[8:36] Joe’s Studio Setup
[11:28] Main Audio Products Produced
[14:38] How Joe Presents this Industry to Others
[18:00] Technical Obstacles
[20:00] Live Verse Recording Audio Options
[24:08] Merchandise and Streaming Makes Money
[28:40] The Importance of a Strong Start and Finish
[31:00] Having and Combining a Story with Audio Art
[33:10] Should You Introduce Audio Work During Performance
[34:24] Joe’s Tips for Growing and Amplifying
[35:30] Posting Schedules and Routines
[39:18] Managing and Layering Multiple Avenues to Social Media
[42:00] Today’s Computer Based Composition Software
[44:06] Important Factors to Add to Contracts
[45:17] Royalties and Licensing for All Artists
[47:58] Audio Exclusivity
[53:39] The Time Contributed to Audio Production
[55:16] How Being King Expresses Success and Helps Artists Overall
[58:07] Transforming Sales into Sharing a Story for Success
[1:03:23] Pros of Podcasting
[1:04:10] Important Parts of Joe’s Book
[1:06:16] The Mediums of Creative Art Fields
Links and Resources:
free@howtomakemoneywithyourart.com
Progressive Enterprises Sound Studio
Books Mentioned:
Focus on Your Light by Joseph Trojcak
Connect With Your Host Erin Sparler:
Buy Original Artwork by Erin Sparler
Join Erin LIVE in the studio on the Facebook Page: What is Fine Art?!
