The Bassline Group founder Patrice K Cokley talks about how to build a fanbase as a musician, ways to connect with music industry influencers and how to promote yourself off- and online without being spammy.

TJS 061: How to Build a Fanbase with Patrice K. Cokley

Yann Ilunga from The Jazz Spotlight brings you conversations with music industry experts, club owners, festival organizers and world’s renowned such as of Dave Holland, Grammy Award-winning singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gary Burton, Kool &amp; The Gang, Cyrille Aimée, Ambrose Akinmusire, The Bad Plus' Dave King, Snarky Puppy and Jamie Cullum. Get inspired and listen to advice that will help you be a better independent musician – from how to master your craft to finding gigs and promote yourself online.

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Music Interviews

Dave King discusses being a modern, improvising musician, expanding your musical horizons, the drummer's role and the new records by The Bad Plus and Halloween, Alaska.

s5e1 The Bad Plus' Dave King: A Jazz Talk [TJS 90]

Artistpreneur Steve Palfreyman talks about the Music Launch Summit and shares his tips for community–building and successful music launches.

s4e22 Community and Music Launches with Steve Palfreyman [TJS 89]

Berkeley College of Music professor, attorney and best-selling author John P. Kellogg discusses the basic principles of music business.



s4e21 Music Business 101 with Berklee College of Music's John P. Kellogg, Esq. [TJS 88]

Music biz consultant, author and musician Bobby Borg joins the show to discuss music business and his new book "Business Basics for Musicians".

s4e20 Business Basics for Musicians with Bobby Borg [TJS 87]

Stacey Sherman of RSP Entertainment Marketing discusses music PR for musicians, from how a publicist can help them to how to create a DIY music PR campaign.

TJS 061: How to Build a Fanbase with Patrice K. Cokley

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