Meet Vasja, the co-founder and chief business development officer of Viberate, a revolutionary global music analytics platform that's rewriting the rules of artist discovery. His platform, Viberate, serves as a powerful tool for A&Rs, talent scouts, managers, talent agents, and promoters, ranking artists based on their popularity, and offering comprehensive analytics profiles. Vasja shares his insights about the value and power of data analytics in the music industry and how it's reshaping the way we discover and promote talent. Takeaways: The role and importance of data analytics in t ..read more

John Raso is the CEO of Audiam, the YouTube and digital publishing royalties collections specialists within SESAC Music Services. John and his team specialize in data enhancement, conflict resolutions and proactive collections to maximize the accuracy of royalty reporting for song copyrights from digital platforms which license music.  In this episode, John delves into the complexities of music royalties and emphasizes the need for musicians to be adaptable in a rapidly evolving industry. Takeaways: Gain a deeper understanding of the music royalties landscape and the role of a musicia ..read more

Born and raised in Chicago, Wyshmaster Beats is an undisputed titan in the music industry. Starting his career as a DJ, Wysh delved into the art of beat making, thereby becoming a pivotal figure in the online beat leasing revolution. In his illustrious 15-year journey, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music producer has created a myriad of hits for renowned Artists, Companies, and Record Labels. Wysh underscores the importance of education, understanding the music business, and building valuable connections. He also unravels the art of handling criticism and carving one's unique ..read more

Wendy Parr is a world-renowned vocal coach, multi-award-winning songwriter, vocal producer, speaker, and educator. Leading with kindness and connection, her guidance has helped countless artists define success on their own terms, in turn impacting millions of people across the globe. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience, it’s little wonder Wendy is known as ‘The Holistic Artist Coach’. Wendy shares her wisdom on the significance of authenticity in artistry. She emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and the profound impact it has on an artist's work. Takeaways: Discover how authentic ..read more

Savannah Pope is an Art Rock meets Dark Pop songstress, named Top Rock Performer by LA Weekly & the only indie artist to make Yahoo Entertainment's Top 20 Videos list. She is known for her golden voice as well as her self-made, mind-bending videos and stage wear. Taking the stage with renowned artists like Starcrawler, Halestorm, and Ringo Starr, she amassed a dedicated fanbase of "Creatures".  Savannah takes us on a journey through her experimenting with different forms of music production, from crowdfunding to working with high-caliber producers. Takeaways: Discover the potentia ..read more

Sasha Pisterman, an accomplished PR Strategist and Consultant boasts over a decade of experience in the music industry. Her story is one of passion, dedication, and a keen eye for talent, making her a standout figure in the music PR landscape. In 2017, she took a leap of faith, going full-time with her passion, and established SDP Digital – a PR agency focused on working with talent and brands in the music space. Sasha dives deep into the world of PR, illustrating its essential role in the music industry. She underlines the importance of brand strategy, credibility, and advocates for a long-t ..read more

Welcome Grammy Award-winning music producer, ill Factor, whose star-studded portfolio includes collaborations Justin Timberlake, Kygo, Sia, Kelly rowland, Gwen Stefani, Monsieur perine, Assassins Creed Syndicate, The Crew 2, Just Dance and many more. He is Founder and CEO of Beat Academy.com, providing mentorship for those who want to level up their music production skill set. Ill Factor unravels the secrets behind how to have success with music production and the pivotal role mentorship has played in it. Takeaways: The impact of mentorship on your music career and how to find the right on ..read more

Meet Edward Balassanian, an accomplished tech industry veteran with over 25 years of experience who has forged the path for numerous successful startups. Edward's current cutting-edge venture is 'Aimi', a platform revolutionizing the music industry by offering creators and businesses bespoke, royalty-cleared, copyright-free music facilitated by intelligent technology.  Edward delves into the inner workings of his brainchild, Aimi, a generative music platform that enhances creativity by blending technology with human artistic instinct. Takeaways: Discover how Aimi, a trailblazing gener ..read more

Meet Riley Lee, an internationally acclaimed Shakuhachi master and a pioneer in music and cognition. With a career marked by groundbreaking 'firsts', he became the first non-Japanese professional Taiko player, and later the first non-Japanese Shakuhachi grandmaster. Riley has also developed courses at Princeton University and made over 60 recordings throughout his career. Riley shares his journey into the world of Shakuhachi and talks about his philosophy of embracing challenges, setting impossible goals, and the importance of community. Takeaways: Discover how to navigate the path of leas ..read more

Andre Miranda was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He’s a successful entrepreneur in the Media, Music and Tech industries. At Musiversal his job was to create the company, the team and its processes from product market-fit to scaling up, as well as fundraising over $5M to date. He currently leads a team of 60+ people at Musiversal. Andre shares insightful strategies for musicians to create distinct identities and effectively promote themselves to find their audience, as well as how Musiversal is helping artists make a living with their skills and talent.  Takeaways: Discover why creating a u ..read more