This is Alex Martel! Known for having founded Rockfest in 2005, then 17-year-old Alex Martel quickly put together the largest rock festival in Canada, welcoming thousands of music fans from around the world.  The ‘Montebello kid’ rose to prominence thanks to his unique background story, his entrepreneurial success, his proximity with festival-goers, and the world tours he’s gone on with his band Deadly Apples. Alex has won countless tourism and cultural awards, as well as participated in several high-profile interviews in Canada including this one!

Episode theme: What mentality set off this young entrepreneur to do what has never been done in the Music Industry? It takes a special kind of drive to do this at such a young age. In 2005, at 17, Alex Martel founded Rockfest, the largest rock festival in Canada, welcoming thousands of music fans from around the world. He’s also gone on world tours with his band Deadly Apples. Alex has won countless tourism and cultural awards, as well as participated in several high-profile interviews in Canada including this one! If you want to learn the ins and outs of hosting festivals then this episode is for you. Watch HERE.

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This is LTtheMonk! Originally from London, UK LT The Monk fell in love with music at a young age. Blended with constant exposure to Reggae (via his Jamaican mother) and Rock (via his Irish father), LT’s adventurous love of music and performing on stage would only grow stronger. With a name that announces his meditative dedication to craft, the artist describes himself as 'London Made, East-Coast Trained', a tribute to both his home city and the New York MCs who inspired him. Since he began rapping seriously at 16 he has carved a reputation as a vibrant and compelling talent who is destined to grow.

Episode theme: What’s it take to move to Canada in pursuit of a career as a music artist? My first thought was - is Canada the best place to move for music? - however, that was quickly replaced by a sense of pride that this region is quickly developing for the arts and music community. Originally from London, UK LTtheMonk fell in love with music at a young age. He began rapping seriously at 16 as he has carved a reputation as a vibrant and compelling talent who is destined to grow. If you’re a rapper and want to start a career as an indie artist then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

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This is Esteban Parra! Colombian engineer and producer, Esteban Parra, has credits as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for artists including Shakira, Paulina Rubio, Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), Becky G, & so many more. He studied at the Fernando Sor School of Music & Audio and at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota. He also has experience in production, recording, and mixing of chamber, orchestral, and electroacoustic formats.

Episode theme: What makes a good producer both skillfully and technically? As I begin understanding the world of audio engineering and audio production more and more we can get into some of the finer details. Colombian engineer and producer, Esteban Parra, has credits as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for artists including Shakira, Paulina Rubio, Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), Becky G, & so many more. He studied at the Fernando Sor School of Music & Audio  and at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota. If you want to be an Audio Engineer for big-name artists then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

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This is Tony Brown! He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Music Breakr, a two-sided marketplace that connects artists and influencers to promote music across the entire internet, including Twitch, Youtube, IG, Tik Tok, and so on! Prior to launching BREAKr, Anthony has over 10 years of experience building long-term investment relationships with wealthy family offices, executives, influencers, and institutional investors. We got to hear how Music Breakr came to be and its mission.

Episode theme: What happens when you connect Artists & Influencers to promote music across the entire internet? It’s Breakr! This is the answer to a problem that all artists encounter in their careers. Music Breakr grants you access to attention. Influencers receive fair payment from the artist to break that artist’s music in front of their entire audience. Tony Brown is the Co-Founder & CEO of Music Breakr, a two-sided marketplace that connects artists and influencers to promote music across the entire internet, including Twitch, Youtube, IG, Tik Tok, and so on! If you want your music or your artist’s music heard easily then this episode is for you. Watch HERE.

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This is Craig Dodge! He is an Award-Winning Film, Television, Video Game Composer, and Audio Designer. His music is currently heard in over 170 films and television shows airing daily in over 120 countries worldwide. Craig has composed music for over 1,000 episodes for television, scored 45 video games, acted as the lead audio designer for the projects, and scored 27 films. He is a dedicated Music Educator who teaches at Holland College’s School of Performing Arts, a Berklee College of Music affiliated school. Craig is also the Founder and Co-Owner of Taris Studios and IGNITE Your Music Career.

Episode theme: How To Make Money With Your Music As An Artist. Since I began doing this I’ve been told that you can’t make money off of your music anymore. People don’t buy the music, they buy the brand. There is some truth in this but SOME PEOPLE also still BUY the music. Craig has composed music for over 1,000 episodes for television, scored 45 video games, acted as the lead audio designer for the projects, and scored 27 films. He tells us how he does it. If you want to get your music licensed then this episode is for you. Watch HERE.

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This is Zach Gerber! Starting in the touring world, Zach has traveled as a professional audio engineer and instrument technician in over twenty-five countries spanning four continents with bands like Walk Off The Earth, USS, Serena Ryder, and Tim Hicks.  In the studio, Zach has been working professionally for a decade and has worked on projects ranging from singer-songwriter to heavy metal, however, he specializes in recording and mixing rock, pop, and country. His depth of experience in the music industry has given him an edge on how to take songs from good to great without compromising the artist’s integrity.

Episode theme: How To Find The Perfect Sound As An Engineer No Matter Where You Are In The World? I could totally relate after hearing how Zach, who has traveled as a Professional Audio Engineer and Instrument Technician in over twenty-five countries with bands like Walk Off The Earth & Serena Ryder, said that working in live productions means that you need to have your technical problems solved 10 seconds ago because of Go Produce. Now imagine a full-scale event with 70,000 people ready to be entertained. That’s exhilarating. That’s a lifestyle. If you want to tour as an audio engineer then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

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This is Karen Somers! Award-winning filmmaker and photographer, she specializes in story-driven branded content and documentaries. She is from London, Ontario but has been working out of her Los Angeles and New York-based production locations. Karen has traveled the globe producing powerful content for major studios, agencies, and companies. Well-versed in working across various platforms including theatrical, broadcast, and digital, some of Karen's clients include: The Walt Disney Company, NBC/Universal, ABC, PBS, Amazon, and the list goes on.

Episode theme: How do you capture the best version of a story through Film & Photography? Every time. I wanted to know how music influences story-telling for all sorts of broadcasts. If you’ve realized, music is everywhere and can make or break a final product. Award-winning filmmaker and photographer, Karen, shares with us the various experiences she’s had within the entertainment industry. From singing for her supper to working with Disney. If you are curious about how you can flex your creative muscles then this episode is for you. Watch HERE.

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This is Adam Ivy! American music producer, brand strategist, professional YouTuber, award-winning creative marketing specialist, and founder of the Sell Music Academy, Adam Ivy has established himself as an authority in the online business world. He has been featured on CNBC, G4TV, MTV, and E! Network, he has worked with over 2,400 independent recording artists in 23 countries, with companies such as Burger King, Dell, Taco Bell, and Behringer, and with major recording artists such as G-Eazy, ModSun, and Kevin Gates. His story is a result of him merging his passion for music production and his experience with executive-level corporate marketing.

Episode theme: What steps you should take to market your music so that your mom isn’t your only fan! Adam has been sharing his wisdom with the music industry for over a decade. His wealth of experience and consistency allow him to dominate the music marketing space. As an aspiring artist myself I found myself studying his content for countless hours. His passion for what he does only continues to grow and it shows based on what he has planned for the future. If you want to get more people listening to your music then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

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This is Tom Cermak! Tom Cermak has worked with some incredibly passionate people over the years founding ambitious for-profit and nonprofit organizations often focused on the power of creativity. He has built numerous digital products and experiences for clients such as Digital Extremes and Moog Music. Tom has also helped raise 1M+ in seed and operational funding while building passionate teams capable of doing the impossible. Since January 2018, he has been the CEO, CTO, & President of Yuser which is a social media and rewards program that empowers users to earn digital currency.

Episode theme: Where Is The Simplest Way To Create An NFT & What You Should Be Considering When Them From The CEO Of A Social Media For NFTs, aka, Yuser! Those of us in the music industry are stumbling across this term and I wanted to find some clarity for myself. I learned how digital creators can start getting paid for their content and I have to admit that it is an exciting new world. I highly recommend learning a little more about this space ASAP. If you want to stay up to date on how the music industry is changing then this episode is for you!

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This is Harvey Cohen! As Vice-President of Talent for Live Nation Canada, Harvey oversees touring shows and festivals across Canada for the world’s largest entertainment company. Harvey was Co-Founder of Union Events, which grew to become Canada’s largest independent concert promoter and one of the 50 largest in the world, prior to being acquired by Live Nation in a high-profile acquisition in early 2016. Harvey has been responsible for the curation of talent for a number of North America’s premier music festivals including Chasing Summer Music Festival, Center of Gravity Sports & Music Festival, X-Fest, Sonic Boom, One Love Music Festival, and, of course, the list goes on.

Episode theme: What Do You Do When You Reach The Top With Independent Success In The Events Industry? Join Live Nation. We got to touch on various topics that affect the world of events. The majority of the world is still on pause from events but I am very curious to hear what we can expect in the future from an individual who grew to become Canada’s largest independent concert promoter. If you want to learn what it takes to create a top-performing events company in Canada then this episode is for you!

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