Making Money in the Music Business

Sarah Ponder, Music Director at APM (Sony, ATV-EMI/Universal Music Publishing) is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #145. Sarah shares an extremely informative and valuable conversation about her journey as a music supervisor and now director at a major music licensing library including how she went from being a dancer to freelance music supervisor for independent entertainment clients to now working for major labels/clients. Sarah provides a wonderful outlook of how busy her side of the industry can be all while contributing to the curation of music for major films and entertainment projects. She also provides details of what artists need to do in order to have their music considered for APM's library catalogs and other important strategies artists need to consider when getting into music licensing. Listeners will be inspired as well as educated about how to consider pitching themselves for music licensing opportunities as well as what it takes to be a supervisor or director in music publishing and licensing. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ponder-45771838 Website: http://www.apmmusic.com

Singer/songwriter Kenny Wesley is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #144. Kenny shares an amazing and valuable conversation about his journey in the music business not only as a musician but also as an eclectic creative who has managed to tie all of his passions into creating a successful entrepreneur lifestyle. Singing as young as a toddler and playing piano for church choirs and weddings at age nine has lead Kenny to a diverse journey including attending Howard University directing and playing for choirs, having music featured on major TV shows such as "So You Think You Can Dance" and translating lyrics for music by soul/jazz recording artist Maysa Leak. In our discussion, Kenny provides a unique perspective of how artists can create multiple streams of income while being authentic and following their purpose and passions. Listeners will be inspired as well as educated about how to expand how they consider themselves as artists while creating opportunities that allow them to grow and be success within the music industry. IG & Twitter: @kennywesley Facebook: Search "Kenny Wesley" Website: https://www.kennywesley.com

Publicist Vanessa Abron, owner of Abron Agency is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #143. Vanessa shares an enthusiastic and valuable conversation about her journey in the music business as a public relations professional including how she went from being an artist/creative herself to working for major labels like Def Jam and Hidden Beach to being jobless to becoming an entrepreneur and starting her own PR firm. Vanessa provides a unique outlook of how she has combined her intuitive gifts to assist artists with developing their vision and cultivating a brand that can push their artistry to the next level. She also shares information about her book Prelude to a Pitch that is a workbook for artists to use to develop their own pitch to media outlets. Listeners will be inspired as well as educated about how to consider pitching themselves in today's changing market and better understand when to use a publicist to bring their music career to the next level. IG & Twitter: @agencyabron Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencyabron Website: https://www.agencyabron.com

Kenya M. Johnson & Dr, William Smith return from their summer hiatus to kick off their podcast's new season discussing "What Do You Do Now?" in episode 142. Now that venues are closing, audiences are not gathering, festivals are cancelled and shows/movies aren't being filmed as usual, what do artists do? The co-hosts share five top ways musicians can survive and thrive in today's current climate. They include: 1. Producing/performing live stream events 2. Build patreon, crowdfunding and other subscription memberships with content related to what you're creating at this time 3. Build your music catalog to be prepared for new opportunities once production and touring resumes 4. Assemble your team and plan for upcoming projects given more people are accessible 5. Create other streams of income MUSIC TIP FOR THE WEEK: Kenya and William share their different artist development opportunities. For William's e-course information visit: https://www.udemy.com/share/103ywoCEoScVZSR34=/ and www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com To sign up for Kenya's free masterclass about how to successfully release new music which occurs on September 16 or 23, 2020, visit www.kenyamjmusic.com/workshops.

This is a summer replay of our topic discussion on Artist Development www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com

This is a summer replay of our topic discussion on Finding Your Voice www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com

This is a summer replay of our interview with producer Centric www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com

This is a summer replay of our interview with vocalist Shirley Jones www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com

This is a summer replay of our interview with music supervisor Angela Jollivette www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com

This is a summer replay of Episode #123 our interview with Tony Award-winning actor/vocalist Melba Moore. www.makingmoneyinthemusicbiz.com