Music Business Breakthrough: Amplify Every Release

Founder of musicgeekservices.com, Jay Coyle, and his brother Chandler, are the guys to go to when an artist needs someone to partner up with, while also helping them gain more exposure. The both of them discuss the nitty-gritty of their business and how they’ve helped indie artists, such as the Barenaked Ladies!

Links:

The Coyle Brothers' Website

BandsInTown

Bandzoogle (Free trial + 15% off!)

Freebie: Prime Your Pitch Checklist

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Brian Peters, a blues musician who also drives a tractor-trailer for a living, gives us the scoop on what got him to where he is today, from his four children to his uncle’s harmonica. Also, tune in to see him show us his harmonica skills!

Brian Peter's website (Deuce 'n a quarter)

7 Day Challenge (Refresh and Reboot)

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Julie Hurwitz, VP of Commercial Sync at Kobalt continues to grace the Key Conversations stage with her positive attitude, insights, and realistic approach to getting the publishing deal and getting your music as far as it can go.

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Listening to a music industry veteran who is also super current is a treat. Julie Hurwitz, VP of Commercial Sync at Kobalt shares insights on how she interprets briefs, chooses the right song, and lands the placement. Julie also tells musicians the path to a publishing deal and what your publisher does on the back end.

www.kobalt.com

MX4 Participants asking questions:

Jalal

Rudi

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 In part 2 of this awesome conversation, we talk with producer and vocal coach J Chris Griffin about dated versus retro sound in production, we talk about how to collaborate with other artists that may be "bigger" than you, and how to pay your producer so that everyone feels good! 

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Producer and founder of The Pop Vocal Academy, New York-based J Chris Griffin shares so many golden nuggets, not just about how to get started as a producer, the importance of authenticity and acknowledging self-doubt, but also insights into the music industry today and our changing mindset. Also, how do you find that PERFECT person to work with as a vocal mentor? How do you tell a story with your voice?

www.JChrisGriffin.com 

MX4 Participants on the call:

Gari Garret

Rudi Meibergen

Jeb Cowell

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In part two of this two-part interview with Rhyme Partners founder and publisher Melissa Bollea Rowe, we talk about why location matters, how to savor the journey, and how to make sure you're getting PAID for your performances!

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Melissa Bollea Rowe is not only the founder of successful Nashville-based publishing company Rhyme Partners, she's also a musician. Which means she "Gets it" on a different level. This insightful and personal interview takes us behind the scenes of a thriving publisher.

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In this super special episode, we speak with Cheryl's VERY first drummer and good friend, Michael Calabrese, a founding member of and drummer/songwriter for Lake Street Dive. All of the goodness is up in this one. Do not miss it!

Links

Lake Street Dive

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It is our pleasure, here at Key Conversations, to bring you the Director of Communications at Royalty Exchange and music industry powerhouse, Antony Bruno. In this conversation, we explore Bruno and his main corner of the industry-- royalties. From the general policies and trends that have existed in this area of the industry, to the intricacies of Royalty Exchange, listeners are sure to gain valuable knowledge on effective funding for projects, how to navigate the world of royalties, and last, but not least, how to get the money artists deserve for their hard work. Make sure to tune in and hear what Antony Bruno has for us in this installment of Key Conversations.

 Links Mentioned:

Royalty Exchange

MX4

MX4 Participants Interviewing Antony:

Gary

Rudy

Mark

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