VP Artist Consulting Presents: Secrets Behind The Music Business

Are you interested in the world of music licensing? This episodes guest Diana Mathangani, the Licensing and Administration Coordinator from Downtown Music Publishing and Songtrust is here to teach you all about it. Learn what the 3 main types of music licensing there are. Learn what a MFN deal is and why it's important. Learn what things to consider when entering a sync deal. All of this and more can be heard on this episode of Secrets Behind the Music Business. If you would like to get in contact with Diana please connect with her via Linkedin @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-mathangani-03895768/

And if you would like to find out more about Downtown Music Publishing and Songtrust please visit the websites below.

https://www.dmpgroup.com/

https://www.songtrust.com/

Want to learn how to make the best of and maximize your youtube channel like the pros? Well this is the episode for that. Chinua Green, representative of Downtown Music Publishing and Songtrust is the Digital and Video Operations Manager and shares with us tips on how to grow your youtube channel and put out content. He explains in detail why there is a difference between how a vlogger releases video and runs their channel versus how a musician should release content and operate their channel. He breaks down the difference between Downtown Music Publishing which is a traditional music publishing company and Songtrust which is a publishing administration company and how they benefit artists and songwriters in different ways. To find out more about these companies please visit them online at, https://www.songtrust.com/ and https://www.dmpgroup.com/. To find Chinua on social media, please follow him at https://www.instagram.com/partyreport/

This episode is dedicated to all the songwriters, composers and publishing companies out there who are looking for tips on how to get started as a songwriter/publisher. If you aspire to have your songs recorded by other artists or you love pairing great artists with great songwriters then this is the episode for you. Wixen Music Publishing, Inc is one of the best administration companies out there, not only because they represent some of the top names in the music industry such as Rick James, Missy Elliott, Tom Petty, Rage against the machine and more, but also because they advocate for fair treatment on behalf of all songwriters and publishers. So tune in to this special episode as we explore the world of music publishing with the companies President, CEO and Founder, Mr. Randall Wixen. To find out more about Wixen Music Publishing, please visit the website here, http://www.wixenmusic.com/.

Our guest Shyan Selah is the perfect example of having an intention and turning it into reality. Shyan's one intention to bring good music and a great music experience back to the locals of his hometown turned out to be more than he expected. Find out how Shyan partnered with Starbucks and created the Cafe Noir project which was birthed as an ode to his grandma whom is one of his biggest inspirations. Find out about his entertainment company Brave New World which has a mission to connect people to culturally relevant and socially dynamic stories. Also find out how he is making a difference in the educational field by promoting reading through his foundation, The Selah Foundation. All this and more can be heard on this weeks episode. So tune in to learn more. To connect with Shyan, please find him through the websites listed below.

http://www.bnwglobal.com

http://www.shyanselah.com

http://theselahfoundation.org

Our guest Shyan Selah is the perfect example of having an intention and turning it into reality. Shyan's one intention to bring good music and a great music experience back to the locals of his hometown turned out to be more than he expected. Find out how Shyan partnered with Starbucks and created the Cafe Noir project which was birthed as an ode to his grandma whom is one of his biggest inspirations. Find out about his entertainment company Brave New World which has a mission to connect people to culturally relevant and socially dynamic stories. Also find out how he is making a difference in the educational field by promoting reading through his foundation, The Selah Foundation. All this and more can be heard on this weeks episode. So tune in to learn more. To connect with Shyan, please find him through the websites listed below.

http://www.bnwglobal.com

http://www.shyanselah.com

http://theselahfoundation.org

This weeks episode features Violinist/Violist/Vocalist and Berkelee Educator, Chelsey Green. She talks about how to get gigs/ what resources are out there for artist and how she formed the group "The Green Project". To find out more about Chelsey Green and the Green Project, please visit her website @ www.chelseygreen.com

This weeks episode welcomes entertainment attorney and IP managing partner of the M.E.T.A.L Law Group, Richard Jefferson. Richard also runs the blog LawyersRock.com which offers legal insight, blogs and other information about media and entertainment. LawyersRock was voted 2nd best Niche Legal Blog in 2017 out of 100 nominees. The blog offers affordable music contracts that aren't in a position to hire an attorney. Lastly, Richard will be hosting a mentoring session for attendees at the 2018 South By South West Conference in Austin, TX. To get in contact with his law firm please visit www.metallawgroup.com. To visit his blog please visit www.lawyersrock.com

Learn about what you can deduct when you turn your art into a career. Learn about taxes from music business accountant professional Alexis Kimbrough of Growth Group! Visit www.growthgroup.com to learn more.

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