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From: Samori Coles
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From: Samori Coles
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The internet is noisy...
And, it is real easy to get caught up in all of the bright lights and shiny objects that you see on social media, as it relates to building a career in the music industry...
The bottom line is that you have to earn an income in order to turn a hobby into a full-time business.
When you see other famous and/or successful music creators on the internet, you're witnessing the fruits of their labor. If you try to emulate what you see, you'll never learn the critical actions that led to their success...
In addition, some of what you see online is all "smoke and mirrors"...
The truth is that there 3 things that you have to know to earn an income when your music streams on DSPs (Digital Service Providers), such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, etc...
These 3 critical elements are:
I mentioned a moment ago that there was one situation that changed everything for me...
One experience that was the last straw...
I knew that if I was going to have a career in the music business, I needed to become a more knowledgeable music creator, songwriter, music producer, and artist.
Specifically, I had to learn how to make money from my songs...
This is what happened...
A film company out of Boston came across one of my songs on the internet.
They really liked the song, and thought that it would be a good fit in their upcoming feature film...
When their email pinged my inbox, I wasn't sure what to do...
Their interest in my tune was cool, but this was a song that I was planning to release as a lead single on an upcoming album. In fact, it was the title track.
So, in my reply to the film company, I let them know that I would be willing to make another song for their movie; but they would not be able to use the tune that they were interested in...
I produced and recorded a brand new song, specifically for their movie.
I heard back from the film company a couple of days after I emailed them the new song...
They weren't interested.
In fact, after I had turned them down for the song that they wanted, they found another artist to work with.
My lack of knowledge in the music business, and lack of confidence and trust in collaborating with other entities, kept me from realizing financial gain, and possibly a fruitful business relationship.
When I realized my blunder, I vowed that this would never happen again.
Between your day job, working on your craft, and being productive in your art, it can be difficult to fully understand the business of music.
And, without training, mentorship and guidance, it is nearly impossible to learn and understand the most important aspects of building a career in the music industry - specifically, those aspects that deal with making money.
Between your day job, working on your craft, and being productive in your art, it can be difficult to fully understand the business of music.
And, without training, mentorship and guidance, it is nearly impossible to learn and understand the most important aspects of building a career in the music industry - specifically, those aspects that deal with making money.
The challenge is knowing the difference between real opportunities and time-wasters...
Now, don't get me wrong, there are many lessons learned when you make decisions that don't prove to be fruitful...
However, failing to take advantage of real opportunities can set you back years, and even decades (if you're not careful).
These opportunities typically fall into at least 1 of 3 categories:
"Music Business School?", Paul wondered aloud.
While he was also interested in the other programs, it was the Music Business School that he knew could be a game-changer for him.
Paul walked down a short flight of steps, and knocked on the front door of this mysterious, yet intriguing music-based business.
I opened the front door, and greeted the young musician, and soon-to-be-entrepreneur, with a smile.
When he explained to me that his ultimate goal was to make a full-time living in the music industry, both he and I knew that was in the right place.
Paul had found HIS opportunity...
The training, coaching and mentorship that would transform the trajectory of his music career.
As I mentioned earlier, missing out on the Synch License Deal was the straw that broke the camel's back.
It wasn't the first missed opportunity, or moment of frustration, that I have had in the music industry...
But, it was the one situation that made me realize that I needed to change something...
I had to learn about the business of music.
Around this time, I met a mercurial individual that people called, the "Professor", at a music industry networking event...
He was an interesting individual that was sometimes known for wearing a wizard hat in some of his social media posts... (true story)
I came to find out that the "Professor" had been involved in some pretty high-level artist, producer, and record label contracts in the music business.
I also learned that he mentored a small "mastermind" group of music creators and entrepreneurs...
His goal was to teach them the music industry secrets that were sometimes hidden from the majority; and especially independents...
I was intrigued...
So, I invited the "Professor" to my studio to facilitate a workshop on the most essential aspects of the music business that independent artists, producers, songwriters, entrepreneurs, music managers, studio owners, etc. needed to know.
He agreed...
And, I can't overstate the fact that my mind (like everyone else in attendance at the workshop) was blown...
By the time the "Professor" had wrapped up the workshop, he had shared information that many of us had never heard before.
When everyone had already left, and it was just the "Professor" and I at the studio, I inquired about his small group "mastermind" program...
He told me what it was all about...
Then, to my exuberant surprise...
He asked me to be a part of it!
And, as they say...
The rest is history.
In this brand new training, which you'll be able to complete in less than 1 hour, you'll learn the 6 types of music royalties that you could be missing out on if you are already (or plan on) releasing your music on streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc...
You'll also solidify your knowledge of music publishing, which generates nearly $5 billion per year for music creators and songwriters like you...
The 2 types of music copyrights that you need to know about so that you can claim 100% of your royalties
The facts about music publishing and how to ensure that yours is set up properly
The fair way to approach the business of collaborating with other music creators
How to optimize your leverage when opportunities for sharing or placing your music arise
Your core rights as a copyright owner
The types of publishing deals that exist for music creators, songwriters and music producers
And, much more...
“Not only did I receive most of my audio technology and music business knowledge under the teachings of Sensei, as I often call Samori in reference to his music and audio mastery; he has also turned me into an aspiring educator with goals to give back the knowledge I've received, as well as further my career in audio technology.”
Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Studio Executive
Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Studio Executive
“Working with Samori was instrumental to my developing my confidence as a producer and artist. I’m glad I met [him] when I did. I feel empowered now to be truly be creative.”
Recording Artist, Renowned Voice Coach
Recording Artist, Renowned Voice Coach
“Samori has taught me so much about taking everything that he's taught me, and really being confident about what I do. I really feel like the sky is the limit.”
Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, Audio Engineer
Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, Audio Engineer
“The program gave me strategies and steps for setting up my business in a more efficient way. Since completing the program, my business has grown and become more profitable.”
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Founder and Executive of Bible Raps
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The 2 types of music copyrights that you need to know about so that you can claim 100% of your royalties
The facts about music publishing and how to ensure that yours is set up properly
The fair way to approach the business of collaborating with other music creators
How to optimize your leverage when opportunities for sharing or placing your music arise
Your core rights as a copyright owner
The types of publishing deals that exist for music creators, songwriters and music producers
And, much more...
One of your primary goals is to make music for a living. The only way to do that is to make money from your product(s) and/or service(s). Finally, learn how to maximize your music revenue.