SoundBreaker

In this insightful conversation, Jim Greer, a seasoned musician, producer, and songwriter, dives deep into the evolving world of the music industry. Joined by Bob Shami, they explore the impact of technology and AI on music production, the challenges faced by independent artists, and how to balance creativity with commercial success. Jim shares invaluable lessons from his career, emphasizing the importance of community, persistence, and artistic integrity. Whether you're an aspiring musician, producer, or industry professional, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insights, and inspiration to help you navigate the modern music landscape.

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In this episode of SoundBreaker, Bob Shami sits down with Monica Corton, the founder and CEO of Go To Eleven Entertainment. With over 30 years of experience in music publishing, Monica shares her journey, insights, and the challenges songwriters face in today’s industry. She discusses the importance of music education, the struggles of middle-tier songwriters, and her mission to create a royalty fund that properly values and manages music catalogs. Monica also highlights the need for better administration in publishing and the crucial role of collaboration in songwriting. Whether you're a songwriter, industry professional, or music enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge on navigating the ever-evolving music business.

💡 Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just curious about the world of startups, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration. Don’t miss it! 🎧

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In this episode of Soundbreaker, Jamie Hart, founder and CEO of Hart and Songs, shares her inspiring journey in the music industry. With over a decade of experience, Jamie discusses her mission to empower and educate independent artists, helping them navigate the complex world of music rights and royalties. From identifying industry gaps to emphasizing the importance of mentorship, Jamie offers valuable insights on how artists can thrive in an evolving landscape. Tune in to learn about the critical role of education, the rise of new rights-management technologies, and why meeting artists where they are in their journey is essential for their success.

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🎶 Ready to revolutionize your music experience? Join Bob Shami and Joseph Perla as they discuss Hangout—a new platform turning music listening into a social event. Learn about empowering independent artists and redefining music streaming.

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In this episode of Soundbreaker, Bob Shami sits down with Mark Frieser, CEO of Sync Summit, to discuss the ever-evolving world of sync licensing. With over 30 years of experience bridging technology, marketing, and music, Mark offers invaluable advice for independent artists navigating the sync landscape. From the rise and fall of the ringtone market to the transformative impact of AI on production music libraries, the conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in modern music licensing. Discover why experiential marketing is poised to be the next frontier in music integration and learn what it takes to succeed in an industry where relationships and professionalism are key.
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Did you know music can actually help with stress, anxiety, or feeling down? In this episode, Judith Pinkerton and Dr. Kevin McCal explain how music therapy works and how it can make a big difference in your mental health. They also talk about their program, Music for Life, and share simple ways you can use music to feel better every day. If you love music and want to learn how it can boost your mood, this episode is for you! 

🎙️ In this episode of Soundbreaker, Bruce Hamilton shares his amazing story of going from a music superfan to a venture capitalist! 🎧 Hear about his exciting time at Epic Records, starting his own talent management company, and exploring the world of startups. Bruce talks about the importance of teamwork, cool new music technology, and gives tips for anyone dreaming of starting their own business. Don’t miss this fun and inspiring conversation! ✨

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🎙️ Ever wonder how the music industry works behind the scenes? Join Bob Shami as he chats with Alexander Loveyko, a super-smart lawyer who helps people in music and tech! They talk about cool stuff like how Web3 and NFTs are changing music, the challenges new companies face, and why having good legal support is so important. Alex also shares tips on building awesome teams and handling money problems. Plus, find out how AI is creating the future of music and intellectual property! 🚀 Perfect for anyone curious about music and tech. 

In this episode of Soundbreaker, Lee shares his amazing story of going from working in a warehouse to becoming the leader of a digital music company! 🏆🎶 Find out how music technology has changed over time, the challenges musicians face today, and how sharing music data is creating cool new possibilities for the future. Lee also gives awesome advice for anyone who dreams of starting their own business and talks about exciting new ways people might enjoy music in the future. Don’t miss this inspiring episode! 🚀🎧

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In this episode of Soundbreaker, host Bob Shami talks to Jeremy Da, the founder and CEO of Acrylic. Jeremy shares his story of going from a music-loving teenager in France to a successful entrepreneur in the music world. He talks about working at big record labels, the ups and downs of starting a business, and how he's helping independent artists succeed in a changing music industry. They also chat about the impact of AI, why connecting with fans is so important, and how technology is helping indie artists grow. Don't miss this episode full of cool advice for future entrepreneurs!

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