Becoming Ai Ready - AI's Impact on Creative Industries, Artist Control & Monetization | Hacking Music w/John Pisciotta #206 In this episode of the Hacking Music podcast, John Pisciotta, Ken Gay, Mark Adkison and Finbar O'Hanlon an expert in the AI space discuss what it means to become AI-ready. The discussion delves into the impact of AI on creators like authors, musicians, and filmmakers. They explore the concept of a style transfer engine and its revolutionary potential for the music and media industries. The Monarrch platform aims to help artists monetize their talent effectively while ..read more

EP: 207 Understanding the Digital Replication Right - First Ever Federal Property Right in Their Own Voice and Likeness 3 Big Takeaways from The ‘No Fakes Act’ The No Fakes Act Gives Every American a First Ever Federal Property Right in Their Own Voice and Likeness DIGITAL REPLICATION RIGHT. Each individual shall have the right to authorize the use of the voice or visual likeness of the individual in a digital replica. Establishes Strong Federal Remedies empower individuals with the ability to seek damages from individuals who knowingly create or traffic in unconsented uses. Join us in this ..read more

Irreplaceable Artists in a World of AI w/ Finbar O’Hanlon | Hacking Music w/John Pisciotta #205 This episode of 'Hacking Music,' hosted by John Pisciotta, delves into how AI can help artists to actually become BETTER artists, featuring insights from innovator Finbar O'Hanlon. It covers the journey of artists evolving with technology, using AI not just as tools but as partners in creativity, enhancing their ability to connect with audiences and manage their careers. O'Hanlon highlights concepts such as AI as artists' 'second brains' and 'style transfer,' envisioning a future where technology am ..read more

From Dolly to Jay-Z: Staging World-Class Experiences with Ken Gay Training Session | Hacking Music w/John Pisciotta #204 In this episode of Hacking Music we delve into the intricacies of live music performance and stage production, offering listeners a unique blend of training, interviews, and actionable insights from the music industry's best. The episode features an in-depth conversation with Ken Gay, an expert in staging experiences for top artists like Dolly Parton, Madonna, Jay Z, The Gaithers, Pantera, Super Bowl Halftime shows, CeeLo Green, Lauryn Hill, Creed and many others, spanning o ..read more

Happy Tuesday people. How we living? Hope everybody is. Good. Whether you're online or watching your dashboard, super glad you're here. This is Monetizer. Monetizer happens the fourth Tuesday of each month, where we talk about e commerce, productizations, process and systems, kind of the back office stuff that makes the front office possible. SuprFan Origins Let's talk a little bit about super fans and artists communities. We work for one of the Largest publishing companies in the world here in Nashville. About four years ago, they brought us into work with them on some of their legacy artists ..read more

Love & Execution with Lauren Bateman - Hacking Music EP: 200 In this episode I spoke to guitarist, instructor and entrepreneur Lauren Bateman. We hit on a TON of actionable points, my favorite one being our love of execution and how it balances with our passion and mission. If your new to our community… Hacking Music is a training & execution platform that helps artists align & monetize their talent and ability. Our mission is to serve the world by strengthening the next generation of artists and help them connect with the people that care the most [ your fans. ] Join 11,200+ artis ..read more

Mechanics of Career Building in 2024 with Ken Stokes [ aka PK, Pretty Ken ] From Talent to Icon - the Difference that Makes a Difference Monthly call in with Atlanta's Ken Stokes [ AKA PK, Pretty Ken ]. Ken is a founder of the Attic Crew and helped shape what Atlanta Music is and continues to become. Ken has built with OutKast, Big Boi, The Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, CeeLo Green, Killer Mike, Youngbloodz, Organized Noise, Young Jeezy, TI, Akon, and La Face Records.  If this is your first time or your new.. Hacking Music is a training & execution platform that helps artists align & ..read more

BMI For Sale!?! with Michael Drexler, What a BMI Acquisition Could mean for Tomorrow’s Artists Michael Drexler is Principal at Drexler Research. Previously lead teams at: - Sony Music Entertainment ·- Senior Director, Business Development, Corporate Development & Strategy - Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) - Executive Director, Business Development, Digital Licensing & Strategy - Warner Music Group - Vice President, Digital Strategy & Corporate Development (M&A) 1. Michael Drexler’s Story 2. The Consent Decree that Created and Constrains ASCAP and BMI 3. Why BMI Exists? ASCAP’S Raci ..read more

The Business and the ART of Tribute Bands, James Volpe Rotondi | Hacking Music with John Pisciotta #203 In this episode, we discuss the world of tribute bands. Our guest is James Volpe Rotondi, known for his role as “Jimmy Page” in the tribute band Zoso, and his journey from joining the band to becoming the heart of it. We learn about the back story of Zoso, from its humble beginnings to becoming respected figureheads in the tribute band scene, and discuss the challenges and rewards of portraying iconic musicians. James shares insights into his personal journey with the band, the intricacies ..read more

Future Beats Nostalgia - Fly In Formation Don’t get it twisted, the past decades were great, but nothing compared to what's in front of you. Create What’s Next.  Your future depends on it.  Good morning, fam. It is  Tuesday here. So flying formation,  let's point our minds in the right directions and clean out our minds and put some guardrails up as we go about our day. Uh, so today in flying formation, I want to talk really, it's a cautionary tale. Uh, it's called future beats nostalgia.  And what happens is that easily  the 80 20 rule applies here.  80 per ..read more