A Matter Of Music: Recent Episodes
A Matter Of Music
A place for artists and other industry professionals to find the ideas, tools, and education to master the business of music.
What is Metadata and how do you use it? Dawn walks you thru an example of adding Metadata to your music in Disco.au
Steve Hindalong is an accomplished drummer, percussionist, songwriter and award winning producer best known for his work in the alternative rock band the Choir.
This week we interview Joey Taylor. We met Ojo in 1985 when he produced the album Incandescent, the first release for Dawns band Crumbacher.
Joe began his musical career in the late 1970's Southern California punk rock/prog rock/alternative music scene.
He is the founder, principal songwriter, producer, and keyboard player for the rock group Undercover an 80’s Southern California Punk rock band.
He also founded and was the general manager of Brainstorm Artists International/Innocent Media, a production company and record label distributed by Sony Music and Word Records in the US and by international distributors and licensees all over the world. Producing/executive-producing around 100 full-length recordings.
He has extensive knowledge of all aspects of the music business and is currently a Professor at James Madison University in Virginia, teaching History of Rock, Songwriting, Artist Management, Legal Aspects of the Music industry, Marketing of Recorded Music, Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry and Music Publishing.
He has an MBA from UCLA, and an MM in Theory and Composition from California State Fullerton.
Simon Tam of The Slants. Author, Musician, Activist, and Troublemaker. We talk to Simon about his marketing, the case that took him all the way to the Supreme Court, and the fact that artist must know the business as well as the creative side of the music industry.
Joe Sidoti shares his journey in the music business and gives us some expert advice on equipment and the art of recording engineering.
Beth and Dawn explain many of the terms found in Recording Contracts and Sync Library Contracts. Find the time links to specific terms in the description.
We interview Chris Ryan a young, yet seasoned songwriter who has written music for General Hospital, 20/20, What Would You Do and dozens of other TV Shows, with hundreds of placements.
A broad overview of Music Publishing. If you’ve written a song you’ve got publishing. Publishing is the golden egg the music business goose lays – It’s how you make money!
An overview of where music makes money and how to make sure you are collecting all your royalties.
We dive into several avenues songwriters can use to get their music placements. Music Libraries, Sync Agents, Music Supervisors, Managers, Record Labels, Editors, Student/Independent Films. Find out how each of these channels can help you!
Join us for a conversation with renaissance artist Regie Hamm. Songwriter - Singer - Producer - Author - Blogger
How to record and release covers legally. We will go over how and where to get licensing for recording covers. How recording covers can help you get placements. We also explain the ins-and-outs of putting up cover videos on YouTube.
For decades, Mike Roe has pushed boundaries in genre, artistry, and industry as a solo artist and member of The 77’s, The Lost Dogs, and kerosene halo. His body of work includes so many albums that we aren't even sure of the number – is it 37?! This critically acclaimed songwriter, is also an in-demand producer and session player.
Learning from those who’ve come before you is an important life lesson, and it’s a valuable tool in our industry as well. Mike has navigated through record deals, product delivery (from vinyl to streaming), touring, and digital marketing; making the occasional mistake along the way he admits. The shifting landscape of the music business has not stopped Mike from moving forward as he continues into his fifth decade of making music.
Listen as Mike, Dawn and Beth discuss his journey and this everchanging business of music.
Let's talk about getting your music ready and "syncable". Registering your music with your PRO, copyright, split sheets, instrumental versions, are just some of the ways you should be ready. We also discuss different types of "uses" of your music in sync, and royalty payments.
We discuss the process of syncing your music and terms you should know. What happens when you secure a sync placement? Learn some of the steps taken by music supervisors/studios once your song is selected. Documents you should know about; Request of Use, Confirmation of Use, License.
In the first episode of "A Matter Of Music", Dawn and Beth give an overview of some of the topics they will be discussing in depth in their upcoming podcasts. Sync, Music Supervisors, Performing Rights Organizations (PRO's), Marketing, Artist development, Contracts, Cover Songs, and more!!