Music Business Week

Host of Music Business Week

We are still getting the equipment sorted out, but we couldn't pass up speaking with Mac Gayden, writer of "Everlasting Love". He sat in with Great to discuss the changes he has seen in Nashville and the music business over many decades as a resident of the music community.

Joe Galante was former Chairman of BMG , Chairman Sony Music Group and Chairman of RCA Label Group/Nashville until his retirement in 2010. During the course of this four part interview he talks to us about his early days in Nashville through the 40 year span of his career and makes some observations about the state of the business. Joe has one of the best minds ever to work in the business as evidenced by the massive and enduring catalog he generated. In addition he's a delightful person as you'll see. We're pleased to present this first of four parts.

Greta talks to guitar teacher and metal band extraordinaire, John Judkins about life on the road, the Murfreesboro YEAH program, what it's like to play in 20 different countries!

Joe Galante explains how the record labels have evolved. Joe dissects how a record deal really works make compares the labels to banks .

In the first episode of Music Licensing with John Pisciotta, John introduces the origin of his company, MusicSynk and discusses with Kane the synchronization license of music and its right procedures. They further talk about the problems and disorganization of the licensing procedures and how the music market has flipped for the artists.

John Pisciotta talks to Kane about synchronized music licencing and the future of music discovery.

We're thrilled to have Wally Wilson, Grammy nominated hit record producer, music publisher, and accomplished songwriter in the studio today. Wally has penned hits for Rascal Flatts, Joe Cocker, Amy Grant, Lonestar, Vince Gill and many more.

In this episode we talk to music mogel, Joe Galante, about why he stayed and continued his career in Nashville, the numerous artists Joe has worked with, and how the industry developed over time. We're pleased to present the second of the four part series.

Cathy Lemmon owns The Artist Development Network in Nashville, which offers expertise in almost every facet of the music industry, including: song selection, song writing, demo recording, vocal coaching, image consulting, promo photos, electronic press kits, and song plugging.

John Bransford and Kane discuss the role of social media in artist promotion. They cover how artists can help each other through collective use of social media -- e.g. Facebook and Twitter.

Exclusive interview with Nashville power player and Emmy Award winner Anastasia Brown! She talks her long career as a music supervisor, author, A&R executive, and new projects in the works.

Bob Baker is an author, musician, and workshop leader who is dedicated to helping indie musicians, authors (and creative people of all kinds) get exposure, connect with fans, and increase their incomes through their artistic passions! He chats with Sharra and Kelsey via Skype over his career in the music industry and his hit book, "The Guerilla Music Marketing Handbook".

You've got to see this! Dave Stroud, a world renowned vocal coach, teacher trainer, and entrepreneur talks with Greta about how he developed his technique, working with Michael Jackson, and creating one of fastest selling singing apps on iTunes today!

We couldn't get enough of Nashville entrepreneur Mark Montgomery! Greta talks to Mark Montgomery, Nashville entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Echomusic and Flo Thinkery. He shares his story about moving to Nashville with only $800, building a digital distribution empire (which he sold for 8 figures), and where he thinks technology is moving in Nashville.

Isaac Tigrett, founder of the House of Blues and Hard Rock Cafe, shares his proposal for Project Nashville Skyline, a complete renovation of the Nashville fairgrounds into a world class music and dining facility!

Dave Stroud, a world renowned vocal coach, teacher trainer, and entrepreneur talks with Greta about how he developed his technique, working with Michael Jackson, and creating one of fastest selling singing apps on iTunes today!

Greta talks to Mark Montgomery, Nashville entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Echomusic and Flo Thinkery. He shares his story about moving to Nashville with only $800, building a digital distribution empire (which he sold for 8 figures), and where he thinks technology is moving in Nashville.

Fab and Hypeman Rick tell us about Not Just Country, a media platform for artists of ALL genres and to provide artists with avenues and resources for developing their talent through networking, conferences, festivals, and other events.

Greta talks to studio-owner and Nashville guitar guru, Dave Isaacs!