Music, Money And Life
By Aaron Davison
Music, Money And LifeOct 26, 2021
From Broadway To The Big Screen With Pete Calandra
In the latest episode of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with NY based composer Pete Calandra about his career as a performer on Broadway and his vast experience licensing his music in TV and Films.
Pete Calandra is a prolific composer and keyboard player who has been immersed in the New York City music scene for most of his life. He has scored over 100 films and written over 2500 compositions for television, films and his own albums. He's composed music for every major television network including the FIFA World Cup Theme for FOX Sports, the Special Olympics World Games and Invictus Games Theme for ESPN as well as writing music for the Kennedy Center Honors on CBS in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Calandra garnered acclaim for composing the music to Jellysmoke, a film which won the Los Angeles Film Festival and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, and Unknown Soldier, a film which won the Los Angeles and Philadelphia Film Festivals and also was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. His solo albums are wonderfully diverse, spanning world music, Christmas music, jazz, contemporary jazz, new age, pop, and neo classical.
As a keyboard player he performed in the Broadway productions of Miss Saigon (for 10 years), The Lion King, Les Miserables, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Little Shop Of Horrors. In addition to his Broadway resume -- which includes first chair keyboard player positions for many of those productions -- he has also performed with the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, NY Pops Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Don Cherry, Aretha Franklin, Allen Ginsberg, Annie Golden, Donna McKechnie, Lillianne Montevecchi, and he spent 16 years as the keyboard player in the NYC-based Climax Band, the creative vehicle for artist and musician Larry Rivers.
Learn more about Pete: HOME | petecalandramusic
Licensing Music In Over 100 TV Shows and More With Kyle Wittlin
In the latest episode of Music, Money and Life, Aaron from https://www.htlympremium.com/ speaks with LA based composer Kyle Wittlin.
Kyle has had his music placed in over 100 tv shows, including shows like American Pickers, Hell's Kitchen, Ink Master, SNL, The Voice and many more.
Learn more about Kyle:
https://soundcloud.com/kwittlin
For a free, four-hour video course all about how to make money licensing your music in tv, films and more, visit:
Financing For Artists & Creatives With Peter Harvey From Royfi
RoyFi® was founded to provide capital to artists at below-market rates. We find it unfair that our competitors have taken advantage of artists for years, charging 40-80% discount rates, and we are here to change it. RoyFi will advance artists capital on their future royalty earnings while allowing them to maintain complete ownership of their catalogs. We do not make loans, which means that the deal you sign with us today will never change. There is NO interest, NO late fees, and NO chance that you lose your catalog.
Visit https://www.royfi.com/ for more.
It's Never Too Late To Chase Your Dreams With Rich Chambers
After having put a music dream aside for so many years due to family, work obligations, and never a full belief that he had what it takes, Rich Chambers had an epiphany approximately three years ago and decided to really go after his dream.
He is currently about 2 1/2 years into it now and with a lot of hard work, research, perseverance, and refusing to say "no," Rich has had featured videos, millions of Spotify streams, hundreds of thousands of Youtube views and radio airplay that is beginning to span the globe.
Learn how Rich is successfully marketing his music to a much wider audience in the latest episode of Music, Money & Life.
Staying Positive With Emmy Award Winning Songwriter Michèle Vice-Maslin
In my latest podcast, I speak with Emmy award winning songwriter extraordinaire, Michèle Vice-Maslin. Michele has had over 5,000 placements in Film and Television, Her recent work include a 2019 producer nomination from HMMA (Hollywood Music In Media Awards), songs in the Matt Damon feature “DOWNSIZING”, the feature CON MAN starring Ving Rhames, Talia Shire, James Caan, The features LOST GIRLS, FIRECRACKERS and Dumplin’ starring Dolly Parton & Jennifer Aniston. Songs in feature films “THE SUNDAY HORSE”, “CLOUD 9”, “THE GREENING OF WHITNEY BROWN, and songs in hundreds of tv shows incl. PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, LOST GIRL, SAM & CAT, HENRY DANGER, SINGLE LADIES, THE VINEYARD, DATING NAKED, 20/20, HOUSE HUNTERS, BYE FELICIA, THE VIEW, GENERAL HOSPITAL, KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS, SWEET RETREATS, BEAUTY QUEEN MURDERS, FLIP OR FLOP, THE PRANCING ELITES PROJECT, and so many others. And…a co-write with the legendary BOB DYLAN. She’s super accomplished and super cool, check out our conversation on the current state of sync licensing and the music business.
For a free four hour audio/video course all about how to make money licensing your music in TV and Films, visit:
https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html
Connect with Michele on Linked In:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-vice-maslin-74947014
RIAA Gold Certified Songwriter Drew Smith
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In my latest podcast I speak with Drew Smith. Drew Smith is an award winning professional songwriter (RIAA GOLD) and country artist based in Nashville, TN. He is the owner of Gray Sound Recording LLC, working as a producer and senior mixing engineer and the creator of “The Before You Record Course,” for new artists.
Drew’s work has been recorded in many countries including the US, Canada, Ireland, Germany and Australia (among others) by legends like Merle Haggard, Nashville powerhouse Randy Houser, Rob Snyder, Jason Charles Miller, Kevin Denny and Australian-Canadian country singer, Gord Bamford, the only two-time winner of the CMA Global Country Artist of the Year award. Drew toured coast to coast for several years in his early career and has shared the stage with Merle Haggard, Don Williams, Big & Rich, Lee Brice, Lady A and many others.
Learn more about Drew here: https://drewsmithlive.com/
Sync Licensing FAQs Part 4
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Sync Licensing FAQs Part 3
For a free four hour audio/video course all about how to make money licensing your music in TV, Films, Ads & more, visit:
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Topics covered:
1) How to break into sync licensing and the importance of developing a following– John Anderson, Hunnypot
2) Are sites like Taxi necessary for breaking into music licensing? - Ed Hartman
3) The importance of approaching licensing as a business. - David Frederick
4) How to get the attention of music supervisors – David Hyman from Super Group
5) Why it’s sometimes better to be a big fish in a small pond – Mexico City Vs LA - Milo Coelo
Sync Licensing FAQs Part 2
Topics Covered:
1) How To Get Started In Music Licensing – Eddie Grey
2) How long does it take to get started in music licensing? - Anthony Clint Jr.
3) The importance of having a niche – Chuck Hughes
4) What Kind Of Music Are Music Libraries Looking For? – Michael Nieves, Sugaroo
5) Do You Need To Live In A Major Music City To Succeed In Licensing? – Jason Moss
The 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge:
https://www.htlympremium.com/90-day-challenge-2021.html
Free four hour course on music licensing:
https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html
Sync Licensing FAQs Part 1
The 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge starts October 1. Visit https://www.htlympremium.com/90-day-challenge-2021.html for more.
Hacking The Music Business With Isabella Bedoya
In the latest episode Of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with Isabella Bedoya from The Fame Hackers about how to build a sustainable career in the music business from the ground up. Learn more about Fame Hackers: https://www.thefamehackers.com/webinar-optin
For a free four hour audio/video course on how to license your music in tv and films, visit https://www.htlympremium.com/free-course.html
Reviving Detroit's urban development with the creative drive of music.
Originated by Greater Alexander, the Greater Impact House is about developing ground level awareness for career-driven creatives towards urban renewal in Detroit, Michigan. This project is geared towards established artists that are focused on creating artwork and music without the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or any other mind altering substances. Learn more: https://www.greaterimpacthouse.com/
Featured Artist: Merlot Embargo
Aaron introduces a new segment called Featured Artist and introduces the first featured artists, Merlot Embargo. Learn more about Merlot Embargo here: https://www.merlotembargo.com/
Why You Need A Manager With Jason Davis from One One 7
In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with Jason Davis from Radar Label Group and One One 7.
Jason's career began as a songwriter when he was discovered by Grant Cunningham, the former VP of A&R for Sparrow Records. Davis went on to write a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was nominated for a Latin music award. Davis has also co-founded other cutting edge entertainment companies such as Radar Label Group (Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T's, Neon Trees, The Unlikely Candidates), One One 7, Awaken Records (Austin French), and Care For Kids. He is also co-president and partner of booking agency Higher Level Agency.
Learn more about Jason Davis:
One One 7 ( https://oneone7.com/) , Radar Label Group ( https://www.radarlabelgroup.com/) , and Noble Management ( http://www.noble-management.com/).
Cracking The Music Licensing Code With Dario Forzato
In the latest installment of Music, Money And Life, Aaron speaks with composer Dario Forzato about how to crack the music licensing code. Visit https://www.htlympremium.com/ to register for the upcoming 365 Day Music Licensing Challenge.
Bandcamp Vs Spotify, Live Streaming & More With Dan Frechette
In the latest installment of Music, Money & Life, Aaron speaks with singer/songwriter Dan Frechette about selling music on the platform Bandcamp vs streaming music on Spotify, performing house concerts, life as a musician during the pandemic and much more.
Learn more about Dan: http://www.danfrechette.com/Home.html
Dan on Bandcamp: https://officialramblingdanfrechette.bandcamp.com/music
How To Create A Full Time Licensing Business
In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron from https://www.htlympremium.com/ speaks with tv/film composer John Delvento.
Monetize Everything
In the latest episode of Music, Money And Life, Aaron from http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/ discusses monetization strategies for getting through the Covid pandemic.
Corona Virus, Consciousness & Conspiracy With Singer/Songwriter Aaron Matthew
Covid-19 Resources For Musicians With Gary Gray
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A Musician's Guide To Surviving Covid-19
Managing Mental Health In The Music Industry With Katie Zaccardi
Learn more about Katie: katiezaccardi.com/music/
Producer James Rim (Justin Bieber, Frank Ocean, P. Diddy, Jaden Smith)
The Five Pillars Of Instagram Marketing With Elina Segall
In The Zone With Composer Eddie Grey
Going All In With Guitarist Josh Smith
A Conversation With Producer Gary Gray
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Stumbling Into Music Licensing With Kelly Pardekooper
16 Million Spotify Streams By Connecting With Social Media Influencers
How One Artist Generated 20 Million Streams On Spotify And Makes A Full Time Living From Streaming
Everything You Wanted To Know About Music Clearance With Deborah Mannis-Gardner
The Path To Six Figures In Music Licensing With Anthony Clint JR.
The Path To Music Licensing Success With Eddie Grey
Joel Feinberg From DeWolfe Music
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For more information about DeWolfe Music, visit dewolfemusic.com/
3,500 TV & Film Placements And Over 2 Million Spotify Streams With Chuck Hughes Of The Hillbilly Hellcats
A Conversation With Drummer Kenny Aronoff
Landing Big Clients Like Disney & 20th Century Fox With Gary Gray
Six Figure Licensing As A TV Composer With Eddie Grey
For more information on the course, "How To Be A Full Time TV Composer", visit www.htlympremium.com/tv-composer.html