The Enlightened Musician Podcast

On Todays Episode: Isabella Bedoya, founder of Fame Hackers, helps independent artists blow up their music careers using her FAME method. Isabella is a former A&R for a label under Sony Music, and has 5+ years of digital marketing and social media experience working with major labels, music startups and fortune 500 brands.

To learn more about Isabella Bedoya:

Website

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On Todays Episode: Jerome Arab, is a Zimbabwean rapper, singer and songwriter whose music is driven by afro-beats, trap-soul, house, dancehall and hip-hop. His music has charted internationally on the beatport EDM charts, and been played in over forty countries.  He collaborated and shared the stage with Raekwon, 112, J.P. Cooper and more.  On this episode we talk about his stint on the show Big Brother Africa. Navagating the industry and learning the type of people to surround yourself within this industry as well as touring.

To learn more about Jerome Arab:

Spotify / Youtube / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram 

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Today's Episode is a Q&A all about SYNC LICENSING.  We asked you all to send in your questions and you delivered! 

Our Guest Host Today: Dennis Coronel- He has had placements on over 2000+ spots. He is known for being an amazing Producer aka Soulplusmind and Partner in Iconic Music Agency. 

Learn More about Dennis Coronel: www.soulplusmind.com // iconic-agency.com 

Listen to his first interview episode: Sync Licensing 101

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EPISODE QUESTIONS TIMESTAMPED:

[1:35] Don’t just slide into our DMs without introducing yourself, etc.

[8:47] What makes a song sync ready?

[13:35] Aside from making great music, what are some things one can do to really stand out in sync?

[23:00] What licensing companies should I work with? Should I go straight to music supervisors? What’s the difference?

[30:23] How do I submit to companies? 

[36:35] How to format email?

[38:35] Benefits of exclusive/ non exclusive. Standard deals?

[47:18] What kind of music works for sync? Genres that do well or don’t? 

[52:35] How do I keep my artist personality and still write for sync?

[56:35] How to structure cues?

[1:02:00] File formats to have on hand AIF/stems. Metadata? 

[1:07:02] What’s one stop?

[1:09:25] Have to be in music city?

[1:14:50] Do you need a manager?

[1:18:54] Collecting your royalties - What do I need to have set up?

On Todays Episode: CerVon Campbell, an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. CerVon is not only a singer/ rapper, but also credited as a screen writer, stand-up comic, songwriter, and actor. known for bending genres campbell has crafted mixtures of hiphop, r&b, alternatives, indie, country/folk, rock, and edm throughout his discography. the South Carolina native has sounds similar to those of childish gambino, frank ocean, the weekend, to artist like munford&son along with the lumineers.  He also talks about his close to 50k Verified Instagram account and some tips how how to grow your social organically.

To learn more about Cervon:

 Instagram 

Website

New Song: Miss Universe

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On Todays Episode: Jack Panic (Born in Toronto, Canada) is a musician, writer, and digital marketing guru, with an honorary PhD in debauchery. Most notably an ex-member of Canadian post-hardcore group "Sparrows" (New Damage/Dine Alone Records - WMG) Jack currently performs with Daniel Panetta and "St.Yesterday" and co-hosts the podcast series "I Have $100 I Can Do Whatever I Want" with Julian DelGrosso and Aaron Fuller.  We also talk about how to land a sponsorship.

To learn more about Jack Panic:

"I Have $100 I Can Do Whatever I Want" (@IHave100Show)

Band- St.Yesterday (@sxyband)

Socials: @TheJackPanic

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On Todays Episode: Dr. B  (EDM Musician) has been in the industry for almost 20 years now. In early 2003, Dr. B began to work with super producers Cool & Dre, Tony Touch, Boogie Blind (USA Champion) and reggae sensation Elephant Man. He has also produced with Swizz Beatz.   He also loves staying busy!   He has released over 17+ singles in the past year and a half and has over 10 thousand listeners on Spotify as well as currently attending University to be a Forensic Psychologist. When he's not in school or the studio, I love to exercise, spend time with my family.

To learn more about Dr. B:

 Instagram / Spotify 

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On Todays Episode: Filomena Croce, an Italian singer and songwriter in The Netherlands, traveling around the world with a Master of Music graduate, Conservatorium teacher and business owner.  She has performed at Tomorrowland Belgium, the London Jazz Festival and worked with the multiple Grammy Award winning orchestra Metropole Orkest.   Her EP "Love will come back" will be released in early 2021.

To learn more about Filomena:

Youtube / Facebook / Instagram 

Videos mentioned in episode: Eurovision Song / VOISZ Vocal Projects

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On Todays Episode: John Martin Keith (Marty) is a singer-songwriter Nashville, Tennessee. I’d like to call him the jake of all musical trades. He’s a touring artist: Having has performed in front of thousands from the stage along with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman, Jaci Velasquez, and NewSong, among others.  Aa songwriter, writing multiple genres, with some of the top hit makers in Nashville.  Marty also writes and produces songs for tv/film and ads with artists from all over the world.  He currently has music placed on CBS, FOX Sports, Discovery Channel, History Channel, The Smithsonian Channel and more.  Owner of Edenbrooke Music which offers guitar lessons, instrument sales, live sound for special events, booking for touring artists and music production services.  And last but not least he is a podcaster like myself called “You can make a living in the music industry

To learn more about Marty:

 johnmartinkeith.com

Edenbrook Music

Podcast "You Can Make A Living in the Music Business"

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On Todays Episide: Steve Vito a multi-instrumentalist and music producer who focuses primarily on artist development and production, film tv and ad music and creating custom sample packs tailored for music production.

To learn more about Steve: 

https://www.stevevito.com

Sample Packs

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On Todays Episode: Alex Helton, Producer/Singer Songwriter of Alex Helton Production and Co Founder of twoOHsix Music. You can hear some of his music recently placed on All American, Teen Mom, and High Fidelity to name a few. He also had a Vocal Production Course called “Recording Killer Vox” which we talk about today and some tips and tricks to getting amazing vocals in your home studio.

To learn more about Alex:

Alex Helton Productions: http://www.alexhelton.com

TwoOHsix Music: www.twoohsixmusic.com

Course "Recording Killer Vox": https://bit.ly/2Mi73Xe

Instagram: alex_helton

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