Music Business Breakthrough: Amplify Every Release

Etan Rosenbloom is fighting the good fight from within ASCAP, one of the three Performing Rights Organizations in America. He tells us about interviewing artists with a difference perspective and why you, as an artist, should try to make each interview feel fresh and natural. We then dig into how technology now is allowing for a different relationship between artist and fan versus 20 years ago. Etan also provides insights into how to publicize your upcoming work and projects as an artist as well as ways to get the attention of bloggers, writers, newspapers, etc.

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Parry Adams, Pamela Ames, Debra Penberthy

Links Mentioned: 

www.ASCAP.com

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In this second interview with vocalist, songwriter and performer Kristin Hoffmann, we look at what it means to be diverse within the music industry, trusting your instincts when it comes to working with other musicians and other ways to create a full sound with a limited number of musicians. Kristin also enlightens us on generating and pursuing different music opportunities while balancing your fulfilling musical work and not so fulfilling musical work. 

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Debra Penberthy

Links Mentioned: 

Kristin Hoffmann's Website

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Kristin Hoffmann, songwriter and professional singer, shares insights to her vast career of making a living creating music. We dive into out-of-the-box thinking to create a sustainable career and discuss the highs and lows of the label experience versus being indie. We also talk about something that is hard for all musicians to do: outsourcing! 

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Debra Penberthy

Links Mentioned: 

Kristin Hoffmann's Website

And don't forget you can see Cheryl and Kristin perform live together tonight (January 14th 2016, 7:30pm at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 in New York City. Information at cherylbe.com.) You can hear and purchase their song "Bring The Rain" on iTunes.

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Part two with music business songwriting expert Judy Stakee starts with discussing the importance of finding your own voice while developing your songs and how to allow your songs to dictate where you move next. We dig into the live aspect of songs- how to let an audience get to know you versus just playing a set. Judy reveals the secrets to what qualities make a successful songwriter and how to really develop your overall talent as an artist.

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Parry Adams, Pamela Ames, Debra Penberthy, Favour Renae

Links Mentioned: 

The Songwriter's Survival Guide by Judy Stakee

Judy Stakee's Website

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Want to send your songs to music supervisors? Music industry veteran Judy Stakee gets right down to it! She'll dig into the importance of being apart of a songwriting community, reveal three avenues for what you can do once you have your own material and how to get your music to different licensing companies! Yes please!!

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Parry Adams, Pamela Ames, Debra Penberthy, Favour Renae

Links Mentioned: 

The Songwriter's Survival Guide by Judy Stakee

Judy Stakee's Website

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Back with Dave Cool of Bandzoogle chatting about networking, its importance, and how to become great at it. Find out what “Polite Persistence” is and how it can benefit you, as well as Dave's important tips every artist should have in place as they grow their career. Finally, get the inside scoop into Bandzoogle and some of the highlights of this amazing platform!

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Ethan Martin, Greg Foster, Favour Renae

Links Mentioned:

BandZoogle

Bands in Town

Book on networking: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi

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Dave Cool of Bandzoogle opens up telling us about his journey from starting as a drummer for his dad's band to where he is today. We take a look at the indie music world today versus 10 years ago, and why it's more important than ever to have a strong website. We also dive into HOW to get people to your website, and how to stand out above the crowd.

MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Ethan Martin, Greg Foster, Favour Renae

Links Mentioned:

BandZoogle

Bands in Town

Book on networking: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi

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The brilliant Emmy Winning Michael Whalen discusses artistry, scheduling, balancing wearing MANY hats and, his key focus currently: the philosophy of monetization. What does powerful scheduling really mean and how can it support you in your music career?

Quotable goodness: "Performance is a product of action." - Michael Whalen

Michael talks about being a film composer and getting gigs, working with directors, and choosing the right gig for you. Growing your reputation through being authentic to what work you want do. The conversation turns to creativity in arranging, and then rounds off with Michaels current focus, monetization. It’s a new philosophy where rather than protecting copyright, the artists need to let go and let their music be heard to the masses in whatever medium possible.

MX4 Participants Interviewing: Jenna Burke, Brad Roseborough, Lauren (SenoritAwesome)

Links Mentioned:

Michael Whalen Website
Landmark Education

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Part 2 of our discussion with Jaime begins with digging into planning and managing money for anyone starting out in their artistic endeavors. She sheds light on the risks and commodities within in the music industry. We'll cover health care, tax deductions, and managing tax payments. She parts with stressing that artistry and financial abundance are not mutually exclusive and bookkeeping - in particular Quickbooks, is a good way to keep the revenue in check.

Links Mentioned: Tier One Services

Quickbooks for Experts

MX4 Participants on Interviewing Jaime: Jenna Burke

Brad Roseborough

Megan LuRose

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Part 1 of the interview with Jaime Campbell CPA begins with her sharing that out of a love for math and music she developed into a successful financial advisor with a sweet spot for artist’s and entrepreneurs. Jaime co-founded Tier One Services which offers support in areas of accounting, bookkeeping and Quickbooks. She talks in detail about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the importance of reporting income. She answers questions in regards to hobby law, retirement plans, and the 1099 form.

Links Mentioned: Tier One Services

MX4 Participants on Interviewing Jaime: Jenna Burke

Brad Roseborough

Megan LuRose

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