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Join host Keyz in this episode of Class is in Session as he welcomes special guest Yking, a music industry expert, to explore the essential strategies for monetizing music and growing a fanbase. They dive into the benefits of forming LLCs for musicians, providing liability protection and financial management. Discover the power of leveraging Other People's Money (OPM) to fund and expand your music business through partnerships and collaborations. Yking walks listeners through the process of establishing an LLC tailored to the music industry, while also emphasizing the importance of establishing a line of business credit. Tune in to gain practical insights and guidance for thriving in the modern music industry.

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Join us for an eye-opening episode as we dive into the challenges faced by women of color in the music industry. In this inspiring conversation, CEO Janishia Jones joins Keyz to share her personal experiences and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Tune in and explore the groundbreaking work of the JukeJoint Foundation, an organization that is actively transforming the music industry for women of color. Gain insights into the efforts being made to create a more inclusive and empowering space for underrepresented artists. Don't miss this empowering episode on pioneering inclusion in the music industry!

Here's you can get connected with Janishia:

https://www.jukejointfoundation.org/

https://www.pubroyaltyqueen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/pubroyaltyqueen_podcast/

But that's not all - we also want to remind you of an exclusive opportunity to learn more about monetizing your music following. Our host is offering a free training where you'll learn how to grow and monetize your fanbase, all while introducing you to their system for turning that into consistent profit.

The training is completely free, and you can sign up using this link: ⁠www.90dayfanbase.com/signup⁠. After watching the training, you can schedule a call with our host to craft the exact strategy you need to convert your fans to cash.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your music career to the next level.

I promised you part 2 of our Metadata discussion and here it is. I wanted to make sure you had a firm understanding of metadata before we jumped into the next phase of things. Now that we've cleared that part I wanted to bring a resource to you that requires your metadata and promises SERIOUS gains. Tap into this discussion between Harvest Media owner/ceo Angus Hayes as he explains a service that could completely separate you from the musical herd. 

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As a coach I get the same questions time and time again. I wanted to do my part and start a series where you get these common questions. I spiced it up the first episode and brought some artillery. Tom from The Collective joined me today to address questions he and I get far too often. More specifically we discuss 1. Practical ways to gain fans 2. How to release/promote music 3. The Lack of branding. Check us out and be sure to take the Release readiness quiz on my Instagram to see is your next song is ready for the public.

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I bet some of you are already like what on earth is that?! I expect it and it's okay that's normal. What I'm aiming to do today is introduce you to it and explain why it's absolutely 100% worth investing your time in. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series. I have a special guest coming up next episode and in order to get the most out of that episode this pre-text was necessary. Tap into this and then be on the lookout next week for a jam packed episode full of eye-openers. 

Here's the link to 'The 5 Secrets' workshop:

https://www.keyztothegame.com/the5secrets

https://www.keyztothegame.com/the5secrets

https://www.keyztothegame.com/the5secrets

Took some time off but I hade to return with some heavy firepower. Music publishing is something that is HARDLY discussed but the irony is how important it is to succeed. Nobody talks about it and honestly it's the most thrilling thing to learn so I understand being unaware of it's importance. That doesn't make it any less of a thing you need to wrap your mind around. After all...why would you not want to learn how you're going to earn revenue from the music you create? Makes 0 sense to me. Like with all things there are fun parts and not so fun parts, for the not so fun parts self-discipline must take over. Dive in to this episode now where Lauren and I discuss topics that are for certain to send you moving in the right direction.

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I am always pleased when I see an artist taking care of business the right way. It makes me want to reach out and genuinely commend them for their hard work. Occasionally I'll invite them up to my podcast so we can chat more and that's what happened here. I wanted to bring a different perspective. A view from somebody who is going through exactly what you're going through. This way you can get the rawest story and hopefully feel inspired to keep pushing your brand further. Take a deep dive into this interview between my good brother iAMM and I. Caution - gems will be dropped.

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Professional songwriters often have a hidden vault of amazing, yet unused material. Emerging artists are often on the lookout for these songs, yet do not have the resources to find them. Rocket Songs is now changing this trend, democratizing how artists find songs by offering licensed, high-caliber originals via the world’s first online marketplace for original songs. The songwriters and content providers have worked with artists such as Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and much more. Listen along as chief creative curator Jonathan Stone and I talk about this amazing platform and more!

Check out Rocketsongs 

Check out Rocketsongs 

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If I've told you once I've told you 1,000 times, new music must be planned before released. I couldn't stress that enough so much to the point I needed someone else to come and back me up. In this episode I came with more fire power and his name is Luke Mendoza, the co-founder and CMO of Beatchain. Luke comes with a plethora of experience in music biz and the tool he and his team have built for indie artists is second to none. With a following of over 35k+ followers across the Beatchain and Artist_growth_tips Instagram accounts the presence of dedication and expertise is clearly there. Listen along as Luke and I discuss the details in the release process as well as how Beatchain can help you crush it!

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Luke, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mendoza-b7980754/?originalSubdomain=uk

Beatchain, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beatchain/

Luke, Twitter: https://twitter.com/doza2112?lang=en

Beatchain, Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeatchainMusic

Beatchain, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatchain/?hl=en

Artist Growth Tips by Beatchain, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_growth_tips/?hl=en

Ever been confused about licensing beats or the the true value of an engineer? Or maybe you're just looking for a relatable success story to get your day going and started on the right foot? I've got all that for you today. I brought a buddy a long with me this time to give you her raw industry experience, Ina Savaz. Listen to her and I as we take a deep dive into her story as well as some uncommonly discussed areas of the business. If you're looking for a great way to spend time, what other way then to press play and catch some gems.  Follow Ina on Instragram Follow Ina on Instragram Follow Ina on Instragram