Khordmaster Keys

In this episode of Khordmaster Keys, we dive into the upcoming Beat to Bank event, focused on helping musicians turn their passion into a full-time career. Join Khordmaster and special guest Yaahn Hunter Jr. as they explore key topics like sync licensing, YouTube monetization, and making money as an independent artist. Discover actionable strategies for monetizing your music, gain insights into Yaahn’s music production workflow, and learn about his switch from Logic Pro to Ableton, with the Ableton Push as his main workhorse. The conversation also covers social media strategies for musicians, and Yaahn shares his admiration for legendary artists like J Dilla, Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, and Kirk Franklin. Tune in for a mix of practical tips and inspiring stories to help you take your music career to the next level.

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0:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

3:00 Growing Up and Early Musical Influences

5:51 Transitioning from Drums to Music Production

12:08 Monetizing Music and Becoming Independent

19:00 Introduction to Beat to Bank Event

22:59 Details and Highlights of Beat to Bank Event

25:47 Opportunities for Beat Pack Creators in Sync Licensing

27:12 Exploring Yaahn Hunter Jr.’s Music Production Workflow

31:49 Authenticity and Organic Content Creation on Social Media

38:36 Using the Ableton Push as a Main Workhorse

41:57 Lunch with J Dilla: Workflow and Musical Influences

43:21 Lunch with Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, and Kirk Franklin: Contributions to Hip Hop and R&B

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