Do You Really Need A Record Deal?

Songwriter, Recording Artist and Newly Appointed Hostess of The EntreMusician Podcast, Anna Nicholson interviews Up & Coming UK based bandleader Colin Whittaker, who music continues to garner thousands of streams across the pond and moving into the United States.In this episode Colin discusses his band's vision & formation, their new single which is a tribute to Nina Simone and their musical affiliation with Ukraine. SHOW NOTES:00:00 - Show Open & Intro01:35 - Colin Whittaker Band 04:35 - Vision & Branding07:24 - Nina Simone11:25 - Changing The World17:40 - Charity21:07 - Ukraine27:10 - Rejection32:33 - Show Close Find Colin Whittaker on IGEnjoy! Theme Song “YOYO” – Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

The EntreMusician Metadata Strategist Darrell Looney is a jazz funk violinist whose recordings have featured smooth jazz icons such as Ragan Whiteside and Bob Baldwin.Darrell's passion for developing metadata strategy for independent artists insure they receive every nickel of every stream. It's a unique foolproof plan he's developed for his own artistry - and now he is sharing it with you!Visit Darrell @ https://phatfunk.com/Enjoy! Theme Song “YOYO” – Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

The Second Part of a Series from EntreMusician, Singer Songwriter, Producer and Former Major Label Recording Artist Robbie Cunningham discussing the Pros & Cons of Considering a Record Deal over Remaining Independent.This Episode is Entitled: "This Is What Happens When You Think Too Much"Visit Robbie @ https://zmg4life.com/Visit Us @ TheEntreMusician.comSchedule a Call: https://calendly.com/jereb/15minutemeetupEnjoy! Theme Song “YOYO” – Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

EntreMusician, Singer Songwriter, Producer and Former Major Label Recording Artist discusses the Pros & Cons of Considering a Record Deal over Remaining Independent Visit Robbie @ https://zmg4life.com/Visit Us @ TheEntreMusician.comSchedule a Call: https://calendly.com/jereb/15minuteme...Enjoy! Theme Song “YOYO” – Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Husband & Wife “Power Couple” Music Producer Anthony Johnson and multi-talented vocalist Rosii are co-founders of the newly formed ICONIX Radio, which is quickly changing the face on digital broadcasting, especially for Indie Artists!In This Episode, the couple share their vision, heart and thegenesis behind showcasing Indies and why their approach – and new app – is catching on quickly!Visit Iconix Radio @ https://www.iconixradio.com/Show Notes 00:00 - Show Open & Intro 02:13 – Springboard03:27 – How Did You Meet? 08:28 – Forming a Musical Partnership 16:22 – Settling Into Iconix19:35 – Leap of Faith22:40 – Iconix Unique Broadcasting Model29:45 – Reporting to P R O’s36:21 – Iconix Texas & Kids48:24 – Artistic Structure1:01:01 – The Package1:05:03 – Podcasting1:07:04 – Vision For Success1:12:04 – Show CloseJoin Us @ TheEntreMusician.com Donate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written byG.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul FoodMusic (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL RightsReserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number:PA1-145-851

Bobby Rymer spent many years at Almo-Irving working under publishing superstar David Conrad, taking over the top position when Conrad retired. At this boutique agency he represented diverse catalogues from rockers Peter Frampton and Bruce Springsteen to Americana icon Patty Griffith to Country legend Kent Robbins. After Universal absorbed Almo-Irving Bobby became director of the publishing arm of Writer’s Den Music Group. Their focus was previously unsigned writers and their roster of newcomers included Adam Wright who received a Grammy nomination for Alan Jackson’s “You Don’t Have To Love Me Any More.”Before joining the publishing side of the business, Rymer was in A&R at Capitol Records from 1985 to 1990 working with Garth Brooks, Barbara Mandrell, New Grass Revival, Marie Osmond, Kenny Rogers, Dan Seals and Tanya Tucker among others.Steve Leslie has been a professional songwriter since 1992, and also teaches songwriting. He has a Grammy Award for writing the title track for Ricky Skaggs' 2004 Best Bluegrass Album. He has been teaching professionally since 1983.Leslie has performed with a multitude of talented East Coast musicians, opening for national acts such as: Blue Oyster Cult, White Lion, Jason Aldean, Joe Nichols, Cheap Trick, Night Ranger, Wynona, Rick Derringer, RTZ (featuring Brad Delp of BOSTON) and Ace Frehley of KISS. Steve has performed and recorded with artist such as: 
TM Stevens, ( Joe Cocker, The Pretenders), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Stephanie Eulinberg (Kid Rock), Will Calhoun (Living Color), 
Al Pitrelli (Alice Cooper, Trans-Siberian Orchestra)On On this Special Episode of The EntreMusician, Bobby & Steve share with the members of The EM Community the nuts and bolts of Songwriting and Publishing Administration, the Pros & Cons of Self/Major Publishing and the importance of knowing the business inside and out.This is a very rare opportunity to see what happens in The EntreMusician Mastermind Community.Enjoy!Visit Bobby @ https://globalsongwriters.com/bobby-rymer-music-publisher/Visit Steve @ https://steveleslieofficial.com/SHOW NOTES 00:00 - SHOW OPEN & INTRO 03:47 – BOBBY RYMER 06:02 – EM ELEVATOR PITCHES 12:44 – WHO IS BOBBY RYMER? 19:27 – FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES?22:34 – THE SONG ITSELF 29:49 – STEVE LESLIE39:03 – PITCHING DEMOS 50:13 – PITCHING TO ARTISTS DIRECTLY 58:20 - ADMINISTRATION 1:07:47 - SELF PUBLISHING PROS & CONS1:08:05 - STREAMING 1:20:02 – VARIOUS OPTIONS1:31:30 – MUSIC & AI1:47:44 – FINAL ADVICE1:50:12 – SHOW CLOSETheme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO – Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Hit EDM Producer and Record Label Owner, Nardie (also known as Fandoctor) hails from the Netherlands. He alongwith fellow musician SauerNoud has created a boutique company which caters to international composers who flourish on Synth Society through a unique subscription model.On The EntreMusician podcast, Nardie discusses his various experiences as an Artist, DJ & Producer and how the vision of Synth Society Music Label is expanding.  Visit Nardie @ https://www.synth-society-music-label.com/Enjoy Us @ https://theentremusician.com/00:00 – SHOW OPEN 02:34 – Formative Years08:50 – SauerNoud14:00 – 24/7 17:37 – Visons & Ideas 18:57 – Synth Society Community 21:50 – Fandoctor 25:20 – Expansion28:21 – AI32:00 – Technology At Large 35:01 – Collaboration41:55 – Show Close Enjoy!ThemeMusic is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO – Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher Share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

EntreMusician, Singer, Composer and Producer Robbie shares his unique production processes he uses on a majority of his brilliant recordings and work with stellar artists like Bob Baldwin and Patti LaBelle.Visit Robbie @ https://zmg4life.com/ Enjoy!Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

This Edition of The EntreMusician Podcast single handedly breaks down 4 Foundational Truths Keeping Musicians from Success. They May Not Be The Ones you Think!Let Me Know If You Agree00:00 - Show Open & Intro03:53 - Most Musicians Don't Believe In Themselves13:46 - Most Musicians Put Their Talent First23:27 - Most Musicians Are People Pleasers29:10 - Most Musicians Don't Value Their Time35:35 - Show CloseJoin Us @ TheEntreMusician.comDonate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Joel Thatcher is Chief Operating Officer at Tunedge, a Music Licensing company with which he has assisted Music Supervisors in finding the best songs for their projects for over 20 years.In this episode, Joel explains the business of sync licensing to The EntreMusician Mastermind Collective. He takes our questions and goes deeply into the nuts and bolts of what gets a song approved by Tunedge and forwarded over to Music Supervisors for placement.You are provided a backstage pass to what happens frequently within The EntreMusician Community. Visit Tunedge.comCome Join Us Today! https://calendly.com/jereb/15minutemeetupTheme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851