It’s September 1st. There are a lot of FREE global opportunities open right now, and most of the people who see this post still won’t apply to a single one.
Here are 20 Scholarships, fellowships, grants open to Ages mostly 18 to 35, a couple open as young as 16:
MUSIC INDUSTRY PRO TIP - following up without being annoying is a superpower.
Most people in the music industry are overwhelmed (even if they don't know it lol)
We're all trying to stay on top of our text messages, missed calls, Slack messages, DMs, FaceTimes, and more. It's easy to miss things!
I've seen first hand how simply following up can lead to opportunities with someone who simply missed the first message.
Or maybe they saw it, meant to get back to you, and forgot.
Following up pushes the ball forward and keeps you top of mind.
It's genuinely one of the most important skills I've learned in my 12 year career!
I asked a longtime day-to-day artist manager, who has worked with several superstar acts over 20+ years, what people don't understand about the job:
"Your job is to improve the human experience. My primary concern is the psychological well-being of the artist and their team."
Doechii’s the last emerging artist to use a mixtape as a springboard to stardom. It used to happen often. Drake, Weeknd, Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky, Chance The Rapper and Bryson Tiller did it in the 2000s/2010s. But the phenomenon rarely happens now. Why?
Just watched a producer cross the $3 Million mark from publishing.
No billboard Hot 100’s, no RIAA Plaques, no crazy “co-pub” deal.
How? Well, he owns 100% of his work via an admin deal, and also has 100% composition ownership since he uploads instrumentals to DSP’s.
The major music industry doesn’t care because it doesn’t feed their business model.
But it does feed him and his family ❤️
So my question is; are you seeking recognition and approval from your peers, or do you wanna build a long term career that can feed generations to come?
She’s absolutely right. Even before AI, music has been training the GP to accept “perfect” vocals, “perfect” programming, “perfect” production. This has been my issue with CB’s music. It’s why people can’t tell when they’re listening to AI now.
Also, Natanya is a star.
The system has gatekeepers.
Artists aren’t trying to cut everyone out. They’re trying to understand the game before the game taxes them.
Relationships still move records and infrastructure matters.
Learn the system, then decide who belongs in yours.
25 years ago today, we lost Aaliyah. In seven years she changed the sound of R&B, and the blueprint she left is still everywhere in the music today. She was only 22.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library non profit has been responsible for getting millions of books in young peoples hands over the years for free. They were a huge supporter of Hair Love and I encourage you all to check it out and encourage people who may benefit to sign up.
Ms Dolly did THAT!! From movies, song writing, amusement park, hotels, charity, SINCERITY, unabashed foxiness, humor…. EVERYTHING. The neighbor I never saw but adored. Sent ❤️ every time I passed her house. Ms Dolly is on my inspo wall. Rest well dear lady; Did GREATNESS HER WAY
Dolly Parton wrote 'I Will Always Love You' in 1973 and turned down Elvis rather than give up half the publishing. Twenty years later, Whitney Houston took it to No.1 for 14 weeks and made it the biggest-selling single by a woman in history.