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Episode 66: Insight from Entertainment Attorney, Kamal Moo (part 2)

Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Kamal Moo has just written The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz, a guide that’s free of jargon, easy to understand, and above all else, helpful to any aspiring musician…as well as to some veterans.

Moo has first-hand experience that will give your audience helpful advice and direction, clearing up many misconceptions and clarifying important topics regarding the music industry. Among the topics he discusses are: copyrights, mechanical licenses, the difference between musical compositions and sound recordings, starting a band; general partnerships, record deals, touring, artist managers, music attorneys, and more.

Throughout his career, Kamal Moo has represented musicians from various genres of music as both personal manager and attorney. He has negotiated small indie deals and multi-million-dollar agreements, and everything in between. His clients include recording artists, producers, record labels, music publishers, and other figures in the entertainment industry.

Hear all episodes: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes

Episode 65: Insight from Entertainment Attorney, Kamal Moo

Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Kamal Moo has just written The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz, a guide that’s free of jargon, easy to understand, and above all else, helpful to any aspiring musician…as well as to some veterans.

Moo has first-hand experience that will give your audience helpful advice and direction, clearing up many misconceptions and clarifying important topics regarding the music industry. Among the topics he discusses are: copyrights, mechanical licenses, the difference between musical compositions and sound recordings, starting a band; general partnerships, record deals, touring, artist managers, music attorneys, and more.

Throughout his career, Kamal Moo has represented musicians from various genres of music as both personal manager and attorney. He has negotiated small indie deals and multi-million-dollar agreements, and everything in between. His clients include recording artists, producers, record labels, music publishers, and other figures in the entertainment industry.

Hear all episodes: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes

Episode 64: Music Myths - How To Avoid Wasting Time

As a musician, you already have enough to deal with. Be far more effective by avoiding time-wasting-myths.

Today's tips (myths):

1. The Mirage Mindset
2. The Well-Meaning Musician
3. No Practice, No Problem?
4. Achieving Your Own Sound Is Impossible
5. No One Can Touch the Greats

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Episode 63: Interview: Sean Giovanni - Growing Your Music Career (Part 2)
Today we conclude our 2-part interview with The Record Shop's Sean Giovanni.


Sean Giovanni is the Producer, Engineer and Owner for Middle Tennessee’s own, The Record Shop (therecordshopnashville.com). A frequent NAMM show panelist, speaker at Belmont, MTSU, SAE, The Recording Academy, and countless community groups, Sean Giovanni is passionate about helping creatives build a sustainable business around their art and achieving their goals. He has appeared in interviews with the likes of Antelope Audio, Make it in Music, The Working Your Way Up Podcast, Recording Connection and many more to discuss topics such as How to Find a Music Producer, Reaching Goals and Building a Purpose-Driven Career, and Advice for Up-and-Coming Producers and Engineers. He has worked with clients in studio ranging from Tim McGraw, Big and Rich to Zakk Wylde, The Wallflowers, Juicy J, and Lil Jon. Other production clients include John Legend and Alabama Shakes.


After moving to Nashville at 20 years old and unable to find a job, Sean set out to build his own brand with a focus on supporting artists in achieving their creative vision and offering a wide range of content creation services in addition to production. Beyond his work at The Record Shop, he is also the Co Founder of Mind Map, mindmaptribe.com, an online training course designed to help artists find their own unique intersection of art and commerce to fuel longevity in their career. His passion for teaching extends also to his time spent at Recording Connection, a mentorship based audio school with a one-on-one classroom environment. 

Hear all episodes: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes/

Episode 62: Interview: Sean Giovanni - Growing Your Music Career (Part 1)

Sean Giovanni is the Producer, Engineer and Owner for Middle Tennessee’s own, The Record Shop (therecordshopnashville.com). A frequent NAMM show panelist, speaker at Belmont, MTSU, SAE, The Recording Academy, and countless community groups, Sean Giovanni is passionate about helping creatives build a sustainable business around their art and achieving their goals. He has appeared in interviews with the likes of Antelope Audio, Make it in Music, The Working Your Way Up Podcast, Recording Connection and many more to discuss topics such as How to Find a Music Producer, Reaching Goals and Building a Purpose-Driven Career, and Advice for Up-and-Coming Producers and Engineers. He has worked with clients in studio ranging from Tim McGraw, Big and Rich to Zakk Wylde, The Wallflowers, Juicy J, and Lil Jon. Other production clients include John Legend and Alabama Shakes.


After moving to Nashville at 20 years old and unable to find a job, Sean set out to build his own brand with a focus on supporting artists in achieving their creative vision and offering a wide range of content creation services in addition to production. Beyond his work at The Record Shop, he is also the Co Founder of Mind Map, mindmaptribe.com, an online training course designed to help artists find their own unique intersection of art and commerce to fuel longevity in their career. His passion for teaching extends also to his time spent at Recording Connection, a mentorship based audio school with a one-on-one classroom environment. 

Hear all episodes: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes/

COVID-19 has destroyed live shows, tours, and concerts. However, Jack Forman, from Bicoastal Productions believes that your music career can thrive in this new-normal.

Today's tips:

Surviving and thriving during COVID
Online streaming
Virtual ticketing
Fan engagement
Partnering and forming local alliances
Reinventing yourself during these times
Before you connect with Jack or Bicoastal, please ensure that you are patient, respectul, and are coming to the table having done your homework (as described in EP61):

www.bicoastalproductions.com (learn more about Bicoastal Productions)
[email protected] (for artist submissions)
[email protected] (for general inquiries and ideas)


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Episode 60: How To Connect Song Sections

Have you ever felt that your verses, choruses (hooks), bridges, and/or intros did not fit together well? Do you feel your song is just a mixture of odd pieces? This episode offers some very simple tips and trip for making seamless transitions between song sections.

Today's tips:

Crash-in new section
Crescendo into the next part of the song 

Use a blending sound effect
Percussion can be the difference-maker
Pause/rest for effect
Combine strategies

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Episode 59: Thicc Bass—How to Improve Your Low-End Sound

Most modern music demands a full, low and deep thump. As a music creator, you may have been seeking this mythical sound. On today's episode, we'll dive into what it takes to achieve a powerful bottom-end... thicc bass!:

For illustrations, see this episode's show-notes page: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes/ep:59-|-thicc-bass—how-to-improve-your-low-end-sound/

Today's tips:

○ Kick and Bass... unite!
○ 20Hz Issues
○ Reduction over gaining
○ Boost in baby-steps
○ Spectrum Analyzer
○ Reference track
○ Mono is the key
○ Using buses
○ Plugins are not magic
○ Bass in anyplace? Probably not. 

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Episode 58: “Soundproofing” Your Studio

Working is a quiet, sirene place is every music creator’s dream. On this episode, we offer a lot of ideas on how to get this done—from low/no cost to effective professional sound solutions.

See show notes here: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes/ep58-soundproofing-your-studio/

This is Episode 57: Just Finish Your Songs!

Many music creators suffer from having a huge number on incomplete tracks and songs. One today's episode, we'll uncover some ideas that'll help you make progress:

New gear is not the answer
Hear your song less?
Chasing new ideas is a mistake
The exercise of songwriting
Trend-chasing is a killer
Dealing with fear

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