On a daily basis, I get a lot of emails/DMs from artists and producers with an audio track or a link to one that says “hey you should check me out” or “yo listen to my shit”. I’m not an A&R (well I am when it comes to beats for…

1-BE READY FOR REJECTION When you have minimal expectations it is super easy to get really excited when you get a response. Rejection isn’t just a “No, we aren’t hiring” or “Sorry, you don’t have the experience we are looking for”, it’s the fact that 90% of people may never…

About the Program Program is hosted by Tour Collective Course Format: 1 (8 Modules) On-Demand Virtual Course Enrollment Link: https://tourcollective.co/course Cost: $597 with optional add-ons The Course Module 1: How to Secure Your Job Module 2: How to Get Started in Your Job Module 3: How to Create Your Tour…

Name: Charlene Bryant Location: From Canton, OH; Currently based in Nashville, TN Company: Riveter Management, a full service Management Company that caters to any artist, any genre and when I say any artist I don’t mean just musical, we are now dabbling into TV and Film as well. What is…

During my internship with Industry Works, my boss knew that I don’t have a specific direction outside of the fact that I want anything I do to be focused on music. She asked me to outline all of the department/roles that I am interested in, so that she can customize…

About the Program Hosted on Coursera by Berklee College of Music Course Format: 4 Interactive Virtual Classes to be completed for Non-Credit Certificate Enrollment Link: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/music-business? Cost: 7 Day Free Trial, then $39/month (I completed the whole program during the trial, it can be done if you are committed) The…

Name Kye Browning When did you first get into the events industry? Summer 2007 What area of events are you most interested in and why? My favorite thing is creating opportunities for attendees to experience. For months on end, you work tirelessly on creating these different experiences or different educational…

Albums Isaiah Rashad- The House Is Burning (July 30) I don’t really know what Chattanooga, Tennessee’s sound is, but I definitely wasn’t expecting the blend of RnB/California Hip Hop to be the outcome. I really love Isaiah Rashad’s voice and flow in pair with the great production on this album…

When I first started reaching out to people in the music industry, I was told by multiple people that I “lacked focus” or “wanted to do too much”. While I appreciate the advice, I personally disagree. It’s cool to be great at one thing, but I don’t want to do…