AIMP: Nashville Pubcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Karen Kosowski is a multi-genre writer and producer based in Nashville, TN, with roots in Winnipeg, Canada. Known for her expertise across pop, country, and rock, she combines formal music training with over 20 years of experience in songwriting, production, and engineering. Her versatility shines as she takes on roles as a writer, producer, and mixer, bringing a Swiss-army-knife approach to every project.

0:50 - Were you an artist first or were you always a producer? Tell us your journey.

3:12 - How did you get your technical prowess to where it’s at?

4:44 - As a producer, what draws you to an artist that you want to work with?

8:31 - How do you recharge/keep yourself fresh as a writer and producer?

10:57 - What are some of the current challenges you’re facing?

11:58 - What are some artists that you’re currently working with?

15:38 - As a producer, what is it like for you to lay the “sonic foundation” on a new song you’re working on?

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

0:50 - What are the first few things you discuss with a new songwriter when you decide to work with them?

8:18 - Advances - what are the current ranges for new deals?

17:42 - Surrounding yourself with the right people in order to grow

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

0:44 - Hannah Babitt

1:40 - Katie Jelen

2:51 - Paul DiGiovanni

4:42 - Ward Guenther

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

Ashley Gorely is a hit songwriter and publisher.  With over 30 number 1 songs, Ashley has a passion for songs but also a love for supporting the songwriter. We discover that publishing, for Ashley, was the vehicle for songwriting and owning his own company, Tape Room Music. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.jammber.com andwww.soundexchange.com. 

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

Scott Heuerman, VP of Marketing at Bubble Up, discusses marketing specifically for publishers. Tim and Scott first narrow down digital marketing, but then they discuss using the best tools for the job.  For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

Trina Smith of Me´Gusta Music discusses the importance of publishing administration with Parallel Entertainment's own Tim Hunze. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

Hit songwriter and co-founder of Creative Nation, Luke Larid joins Tim on a discussion of his journey.  We also get a peek inside of Creative Nation.  A "family ran" publishing company that represents currently Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Steve Moakler, Kassi Ashton, Muscadine Bloodline,  Tyler Johnson, Alec Bailey, and Casey Brown. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.jammber.com and www.soundexchange.com.

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

So what goes in a publishing deal?  Is it as complicated as it may seem? Tim Hunze, of Parallel Entertainment, brings in Christian Barker and Molly Shehan to discuss the inner workings of today's publishing deal and their differences between deals. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

Pat Higdon is a publisher veteran and Travis Myatt is coming up in the world of publishing.  Tim discusses how pitching songs have changed in the music business over time all the way to the present. Have the times changed, or the people in them? For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.jammber.com and www.soundexchange.com . 

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production

Songwriter, Producer, Publisher, and DJ are only some of the positions that describe Jesse Frasure.  We also learn that Jesse is a teacher and mentor to his writers and producers at Rhythm House.  Tim guides us through a conversation with Jesse about his rise to power as a publisher and one of the most sought-after track guys in the industry. We also get a look into Rhythm House on how they make the decision to sign their next talent. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production