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Are you ready to rock? Terrance D. Schemansky interviews music business insiders from around the world. Listen and connect with a fresh episode released every Friday and available for download 24/7!

031: Why Getting Rid Of Non-Sense In Everyday Life Is Important For Recording Artists, With Asaf Faulks

Asaf_Faulks_editAsaf is a world renowned music producer, sound engineer, educator, and entrepreneur. He is also the Founder, Head Engineer & Producer at the OC Recording Company, and has composed scores for award winning films, radio shows and produced for  platinum and Grammy winning artists. This includes working in the studio as an enineer for Lil Wayne,  Young Jeezy, Tyga, Kendrick Lamar and others.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Asaf Faulks

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030: Why You Need To Get On The Road To Grow Your Music Career, With Matt Sonzala

matt_sonzala_edit2Matt is a professional blogger and radio host who has helped the Houston Hip Hop scene to explode. He is also credited for expanding the  Hip Hop presence at the popular music conference SXSW. His new movement called “Pushermania” offers everything from tour management to viral marketing to public relations, and more.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Matt Sonzala

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029: Why Truly Investing In Your Music Career Will Set You Apart, With Nadine Gelineau

Nadine_Gelineau_editNadine Gelineau is the CEO and Founder of The MuseBox, a full service artist development agency. She specializes in online marketing and public relations, with the common goal of increasing public awareness and exposure of musicians and lifestyle brands.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Nadine Gelineau

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028: Why Helping Others In The Music Business Builds Your Own Credentials, With Marky Ray

Marky_Ray_editMarky is known as the “Rock And Roll Mercenary”, and has done work as a road crew member member and auxiliary guitar player or backing vocalist for artists and bands like Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, The Toadies, and other popular musical acts. He has a masters degree in Musicology, and is currently teaching college students concert production, and related topics.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Marky Ray

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027: What Reaching A Diverse Audience Is All About, With Bill Smith

bill_smith_editBill is a huge music fan and entrepreneur! He created the well known company “Eye For Talent”, a global talent agency that has recently been reformed and renamed as  “Riot Artists”. He has worked with hundreds of artists over the last twenty years, and booked more than 5000 shows on 5 continents.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Bill Smith

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026: How Music With Substance And Sound Quality Gives Musicians A Huge Advantage, With Mark Piro

mark_piro_main_editMark has been a long time employee of Razor & Tie Entertainment, and has previously worked on the platinum selling Kidz Bop series. He is currently the Musical Curator and Head of the Analog Spark re-releasing classic and acclaimed albumson vinyl. He is also a musician!

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Mark Piro

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025: How To Get Your Music In T.V. And Film, With Ed Hartman

ed_hartman_editEd creates music for T.V. and film. His music has been included in over a dozen independent films and in shows seen on HBO, NBC, ABC, MTV, TLC, PBS, the Dicovery Channel, and others. His music has also been licensed by companies such as Barnes and Noble, Captial One, Red Bull, Sports Illustrated, and more.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Ed Hartman

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024: Why Budgeting For Success Is Critical To Your Music Release, With Scott Kahn

scott_kahn_bestScott is the Editor in Chief & CEO of MusicPlayers.com, the online magazine for serious musicians. He was also a co-founder of Korg Connection, created for users of Korg musical instruments. Scott was also the founding member of the progressive rock band, Days Before Tomorrow, and currently with the bands, Beyond Tomorrow, and Dream Eternal Bliss.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Scott Kahn

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023: How One Man With An Ear For Raw Talent Built His Life Long Career, With Steven Scharf

steven_scharf_bestSteven is the founder of Steven Scharf Entertainment formed in 1991 to manage and develop the careers of independent record producers, film and tv composers, and handles independent artist licensing. He also the Sr. Vice President of Creative for the Film and TV division of the publishing company Carlin America, one of the biggest independent music publishing companies in the world.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Steven Scharf

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022: Why Building Your Own List Is As Valuable As Gold, With Ezina LeBlanc

ezina_leblanc_mainEzina is an artist and writer, and former Miss Black USA currently writing music for an animated children’s TV series for Fox. Her career includes work as a singer & songwriter, author, radio host, producer, and more.

Discover valuable information, and resources on this new episode of Music Business Connection featuring today’s guest: Ezina LeBlanc

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