Building a Music Career That Actually Fits Your Life – AMA with Bree Noble

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In this special AMA episode, Chris Goyzueta welcomes Bree Noble for a powerful and honest conversation about what it truly takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling music career as a woman — from college to touring to mentorship. Bree shares her personal story of leaving a corporate finance job to pursue music full-time, navigating motherhood and the road, and ultimately launching platforms that empower other women to succeed in the music industry.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist, creative entrepreneur, or live music pro, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on branding, fanbuilding, social media, email marketing, and building a business that fits your life — not the other way around.

🕒 Timestamps + Topics:

[0:00] – Introduction and Bree’s quick career summary
[3:29] – How Bree has seen the industry shift for women
[8:00] – The power of representation and why Bree started Women of Substance
[10:00] – Bree’s turning point: from insecure bandmate to confident solo artist
[13:00] – Why thinking like a local business changed her music career
[19:48] – What real allyship looks like from men in the industry
[25:26] – Handling unexpected live performance challenges with grace
[30:31] – Bree’s take on social media strategies for artists
[39:00] – How Bree uses newsletters and storytelling to deepen fan relationships
[42:52] – The three questions Bree would ask a young woman starting her career
[47:10] – Bree’s closing advice: why community is everything

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • You are enough. Artists often wait for permission or validation to go solo — Bree’s turning point came when she stopped trying to fit into other people’s projects.

  • Build a business like a business. Treat your music career like you’re launching a coffee shop — think about your audience, value, and marketing like a real-world company.

  • Don’t go all-in too early. Having a financial cushion or part-time job reduces desperation and actually makes you more desirable in the industry.

  • Real allyship from men means creating safe, inclusive spaces and recognizing (and undoing) unconscious bias.

  • Live shows are about human connection. Mistakes happen — fans remember how you handle them more than the slip itself.

  • Start with one story. Bree repurposes her podcast or newsletter into social content — focus on one idea per week to stay consistent without burning out.

  • Welcome emails matter. The most opened email you'll ever send is the first one — use it to connect, share your story, and show value beyond the “buy” button.

  • Your childhood passions often hold the key. Bree turned her love of mixtapes into a platform for women in music.

  • Find your people. A supportive community accelerates growth, reduces burnout, and keeps you going through the tough moments.

🔗 Connect with Bree Noble:

Instagram: @profitablemusicianllc
 Podcast: The Profitable Musician Podcast
 Website: https://www.profitablemusician.com

🔗 Connect with the Making It Academy Network
🎓 Website + Courses: makingitwithchrisg.com
📺 YouTube: @chrisgoyzueta
💼 LinkedIn: Making It Academy
💥 Patreon (Bonus Content + Live Workshops): patreon.com/makingitacademy