Jason Gorov, a smooth jazz radio promoter and music marketing professional, joins us as our special guest to discuss his professional expertise in radio and promotions.  Jason explains how he has been interested in radio promotions since childhood while watching and learning from his father, Cliff Gorov who is a pioneer in smooth jazz radio promotion.  Once Jason became an adult, he dived straight into radio promotion and joined his father's company, Gorov Music Marketing. Jason provides an excellent description of exactly what it takes for an artist's song to be played on radio,  which he emphasizes begins with a strong product and melody.  Jason also highlights the best way for artists to go about receiving radio promotion services and a step-by-step plan for getting your music considered for radio airplay.  

To learn more about Jason Gorov and his radio promotion services, please visit his website and follow social media at:
Website: www.gorovmusic.com
Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @gorovmusic

MMMB Podcast 61 - Interview With Radio Promoter Jason Gorov

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To kick off 2020, Dr. William E. Smith & Kenya M. Johnson discuss the importance of setting intentions when considering your music goals for 2020.  Both share personal experiences and the power of setting an intention, speaking it out loud and being patient in order to manifest dreams related to music careers.  Listeners will be inspired and gain step-by-step strategies on how to set their own intentions for future success in both personal and professional goals.

MMMB Podcast 107 - Setting Your New Year's Music Business Intentions

Centric, record producer (whose formal name is Christopher Mandujan) is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #108.  Centric shares a wonderful account of his dynamic career in music production working with artists in hip hop, soul/r&b and jazz.  In addition to producing music for co-host Kenya, he has also worked with such artists as Kool G Rap, Jagged Edge, Carlitta Durand and Raheem DeVaughn to name a few.  Centric shares honest perspectives on his process for creating music as well as how he chooses artists to work with.  Similarly, he shares how he is able to monetize his music career including music licensing and publishing.  Centric's company FreeAtLastMusic is a licensing & publishing entity and he shares why its important for musicians to not only focus on their creative works, but also consider how to be creative with their music business in order to create revenue.  Listeners will gain valuable insight on how to honor your passion as well as how to poise and pitch yourself to other musicians you want to collaborate with in order to maximize success in today's music industry.
 
To learn more about Centric visit/follow:
Website: www.iamcentric.com
IG & FB: @iamcentric
Twitter:@whoiscentric

MMMB Podcast 108 - Interview With Producer Centric

Shana Tucker, cellist/singer/songwriter, returns to our podcast in episode 123 to discuss factors musicians need to consider to have a successful live streaming performance on the various social media platforms.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown, many musicians are turning to live streams in an effort to continue performing for their listeners and followers.  While there are many pros to live streaming, musicians will benefit from understanding important technological and musicianship factors to have the most rewarding experience for both their audience and themselves as artists.  

To subscribe to & watch Shana's YouTube Live Streaming Empowerment Checklist informative video, CLICK HERE

To download the empowerment checklist CLICK HERE 

To learn more about and follow Shana Tucker on social media, visit:
IG/Twitter: @shanatucker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shanatucker
Website: www.shanatucker.com

MMMB Podcast 123 - Interview #2 With Singer/Songwriter/Cellist Shana Tucker

Angela Jollivette, music supervisor & executive , is our very special guest in this week's podcast episode #125.  Angela shares her fantastic music journey including her background as a DJ that evolved into her having a long career in the Recording Academy representing a variety of artists within gospel and christian music. She eloquently explains how each of her career moves positioned her for an extremely successful career as a music supervisor for Oprah's OWN Network show Greenleaf where she received NAACP, Stellar and Dove Awards to name a few for Season 2's soundtrack. Currently, she is the music supervisor for VH1's Love & Listings and is in the process of producing her own TV show.  Angela shares how her spirituality, faith  and professional relationships have always paved a path to success in her music career.  Listeners will gain advice about how to pursue a career as a music supervisor and will be inspired to take leaps of faith towards success. 

To learn more about and follow Angela Jollivette on social media, visit:
IG/Twitter: @djmoonbaby 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmoonbaby
Website: https://www.moonbabymedia.com

MMMB Podcast 125 - Interview With Music Supervisor Angela Jollivette

Welcome to the making money in the music business podcast where we share insightful views on a variety of topics in the music industry that can help you make more money from your music business.

MMMB Podcast 61 - Interview With Radio Promoter Jason Gorov

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