Welcome to The Music Creators
A Podcast Service by TMA Media Group
Welcome to our podcast website, designed specifically for faith-based artists, bands, and worship leaders. Here, we dive deep into the world of music and provide invaluable tips and insights on how to elevate your craft and take your music and touring to new heights. Our episodes are dedicated to discussing industry standards, so you can effectively compete on a larger scale within the music industry. We understand that successful artists have utilized proven techniques on their journey to triumph, and luckily, we’ve already uncovered the formula for success. As you listen to each episode, we encourage you to share your comments, as well as the ways in which the information has benefitted you. Additionally, please feel free to share any tips you’ve discovered along the way that could help others in their artistic journeys. Let’s embark on this transformative musical adventure together!
Published Episodes
3: Good Friday
Host Gary Stripling discusses both how we celebrate Good Friday and challenges musicians to ask themselves, "am I encourager of my faith" or "am I the world's greatest showman?"
2: Who Are You?
For indie artists and bands I see as a common misstep they frequently take when they're just getting started developing their brand in the marketplace. That disconnect is what we as audience members expect to see and hear from the stage, whether it's a fe
2. Who Are You?
For indie artists and bands I see as a common misstep they frequently take when they're just getting started developing their brand in the marketplace. That disconnect is what we as audience members expect to see and hear from the stage, whether it's a festival platform, a church platform or an outdoor pavilion. We've heard the music, we've checked...
1: Let’s Get Started!
Our first episode shares a little about your host, Gary Stripling, and gives an overview of where we're going in this podcast series. For both worship leaders & their teams and touring indie artists with alike, there will be something here for musicia
1. Let’s Get Started!
Our first episode shares a little about your host, Gary Stripling, and gives an overview of where we're going in this podcast series. For both worship leaders & their teams and touring indie artists with alike, there will be something here for musicians d
TMA Presents The Music Creators – Trailer
This short trailer teases the upcoming first episode of The Music Creators Podcast, airing on Friday, April 1. The podcast is for faith-based indie artists who want to excel and become successful in the music business as a touring artist or band. It's als
About Your Host
Gary Stripling founded The Management Agency (TMA) in 2005 as a direct response to ministries and Christian artists’ need for professional management and development services at a reasonable price provided by someone with experience specifically related to their fields. He has worked with and served churches, ministries, and artists for over 30 years.
Gary has worked closely with some of the leading figures in the contemporary worship field including Ron Kenoly, Alvin Slaughter, Steve Fry, Carl & Leann Albrecht and many others. He has served as personal manager for Paul Wilbur (Integrity Music), Lynn DeShazo (Integrity Music), Bob Fitts (Maranatha & Integrity Music), Michael Gungor (co-wrote Dove nominated “Friend of God”), Meredith Andrews (now with Word Music), and many other independent artists nation-wide. Gary has been leading others for over 30 years as a worship leader, conference speaker, associate pastor, business administrator, road manager, consultant, office manager, and corporate development administrator. He has served numerous churches and ministries across the country.