The Johnny Fiacconi Podcast

The Johnny Fiacconi Podcast is a deeper dive into the ideas and experiences I share across my other channels, focused on building a successful, sustainable career in music. Drawing from years of performing, touring, and leading a working band, each episode explores the realities of the music industry, from gigs, venues, and perception to professionalism, money, and long-term thinking. This podcast is for bandleaders, musicians, and anyone serious about making a life in music. I share lessons I’ve learned, realizations that took years to recognize, and insights I’m still gaining along the way

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  Episode #33

  Should a band be a democracy?

  Aug 31, 202615 minS0

  <p>Should a band be a democracy, or does someone ultimately need to make the final call?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share my experiences playing in both democratic and leader-led bands, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how too many opinions can sometimes turn strong ideas into compromises. At the end, I explain the structure that’s currently working best for me.</p><p><br></p><p>Have you experienced either approach in a band? Leave a comment and let me know which one you think works best.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me...

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  Episode #32

  Bigger Gigs, Creating Standout Setlists & Finding Your Band’s Content Strategy | Q&A with Johnny

  Aug 24, 202628 minS0

  <p>In this Q&A episode, I answer questions from musicians about getting better gigs, building a stronger live show, and using social media to create bigger opportunities for your band.I talk about how to break out of playing small college parties, design a great setlist, and choose standout songs that other cover bands don’t typically play. We also get into content strategy, the importance of consistency, how to figure out what type of content actually works for your band, and the power social media can have when you use it intentionally.I also share my thoughts on wh...

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  Episode #31

  Do ANY musicians actually learn their parts anymore?? *RANT*

  Aug 17, 202614 minS0

  <p>Do any musicians actually learn their parts anymore? When I was growing up, it felt normal for musicians to learn the iconic guitar hooks or drum fills or bass lines, etc… the stuff that made great songs great! But in my 20 years of music, it seems like “good enough” has started becoming normal.In this episode, I talk about why learning the actual parts matters—especially if you want to audition for bands, get hired, and keep getting called back. Talent matters, but preparation, professionalism, and simply being easy to hang with can make a bandleader’s decision incredibly easy. If y...

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  Episode #30

  Every original artist should play in a cover band (at least once)

  Aug 10, 202617 minS0

  <p>For a lot of original artists, playing in a cover band feels like a step in the wrong direction...but I've seen (first hand) how it can actually make you a much STRONGER original artist. From stagecraft and crowd connection to professionalism, musicianship, and understanding what audiences really respond to, there are huge lessons from the cover band world that translate directly into building your own project.<br></p><p>Follow me for daily content:</p><p>www.instagram.com/johnnyfiacconi</p><p>tiktok.com/@johnnyfiacconi</p><p><br></p><p>My band:</p><p>www.instagram.com/thedreamboats<...

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  Episode #29

  Bands that don't create value are wasting their time...

  Aug 3, 202620 minS0

  <p>The foundation of the music business (and any business really) is creating value for everyone involved. It’s not enough to simply make good music and expect venues, agents, promoters or audiences to care... In this episode, I talk about how the industry actually works in my experience, what it means to bring real value, and why the bands that understand this are the ones that give themselves the best chance to build a lasting career.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me for daily content:</p><p>www.instagram.com/johnnyfiacconi</p><p>tiktok.com/@johnnyfiacconi</p><p><br...

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