When Life Hands You Lennons
Summary: Imagine trying to build a career in your dream field without connections. Imagine working hard and sharing your work, but it’s not getting in front of the right people. When Life Hands You Lennons will help you change that. It’s the podcast that spotlights the talent within the music business while getting it in front of the right people, especially you. Thus far into my career I’ve been able to build up a myriad of contacts and knowledge within the music business, including artists, musicians, publicists, label owners, business owners, distributors/aggregators, managers, and more. When Life Hands You Lennons is about sharing that knowledge, the connections, and their expertise with you. When I was going to college, networking was hammered (figuratively speaking, of course) into my brain. The importance of networking is vital in most industries, but it’s most certainly crucial in the music business. The opportunities that I’ve been presented with have been because of the people I’ve been able to connect with in my career. While I continue to make those connections, take advantage of the opportunities I’m presented with, and go full-speed ahead, I want to share that knowledge with you. Therefore, you can avoid the mistakes that I’ve made thus far into my career. If you’re looking to further your career and knowledge within the music business, then you’ve tuned in to the right show.
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Melanie Rogoff is a music publicist at JV Agency, a digital marketing and music publicity firm headquartered in New York. Melanie has been involved in the entertainment industries for many years. Having changed her degree numerous times in college, Melanie remained involved in the college radio circuit, allowing her to gain a significant amount of knowledge. In this episode, she shares a myriad of tips and tricks on how to grow your network base, honing in on your craft, and working towards your dream job.
Doug Cihak, my dad, has been collecting vinyl records for nearly 50 years. He’s seen just about every piece of music, record, vinyl condition, and vinyl hardware. He knows how to clean vinyl properly, store it, organize, and discover it. He shares his passion for vinyl and why he wants to share that passion with the younger generation.
Artists these days focus so heavily on their craft that they forget about the business and marketing side of the music business. Understanding the basic copyright law, marketing trends, and varying aspects of the business can provide you with a leg up.
Alannah Brow got her start in the music industry back in 2013 with the Vans Warped Tour. Since then, she's worked Riot Fest Denver, WPRK Fox Fest, Rock on the Range, Welcome to Rockville, and many more. In addition, she's worked with artists like Bebe Rexha, CHVRCHES, Paramore, The Fray, Falling in Reverse, and a plethora more.
Chris Goyzueta is a teacher, concert promoter, podcast host, and artist manager. He was born in Germany and immigrated over to the United States when he was 12. His passion for putting together shows for people to enjoy is what Chris is all about. Having worked on concerts with artists and entertainers like Harry Connick Jr. and Hasan Minhaj, Goyzueta has a few decades of experience under his belt.
Veit Renn's professional music career spans more than a few decades. Having worked with some of the most sought after mix and mastering engineers, producers, and even artists in the industry, Veit's technical know how and musical knowledge span much farther than most.
Valeska Freire is a filmmaker originally from Venezuela. She resides in Orlando, Florida where she owns and operates a film company called Magic Haus Films. Her myriad of talents have allowed her to work on a myriad of projects, including series, short films, and promotional videos.
Davey Jay is an intellectual property and entertainment lawyer based in Orlando, Florida. She's currently the chair of the Entertainment and Sports section of the Florida Bar exam. She has worked on deals with major clients, including HBO, Warner/Chappell, Discovery, Telemundo, Sony, Columbia, and Sub Pop. She's also represented Oscar- and Grammy-wining artists.
Monika "Monique" Mason has 15+ years in the music industry. Her career started in radio and quickly branched out into artist management, event promotions, organization, and teaching.
Have you ever wondered how you can get published on Billboard, Rolling Stone, Pidgeons and Planes, or any other major music publication? Have you wondered how to capture their attention. This first ever bonus episode goes into detail about how to garner the attention of those industry professionals.
Julian Velez is hands down one of the hardest working, humble, and talented people I personally and professionally know. His unmatched work ethic has led him to work on projects with Google, Discovery Channel, Dr Pepper, VH1, Coors Light, and many more.
Matt Lillywhite is one of the youngest music industry masterminds working hard behind the scenes. He's worked with several countries' governments, met with some of the music industry's most prolific names, and taken an incredibly tactical approach to digital marketing for electronic music.
Mental health has reared its ugly head within many of our lives. It has affected those that don't deserve it and has caused many of those we love to leave forever, including Chester Bennington, Avicii (Tim Bergling), Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, and more. It's an ugly illness and it often feels like there's simply nowhere else to go. That's not true.
Anxiety, depression, and darkness creeps up and gets the best of us at sometimes the worst times. There are ways, thankfully, to help combat those demons and stay productive, even if we're not feelin' it.
Moving far away can be very nerve-racking for some. For me, I knew that it was what I had to do if I wanted to follow and pursue my dreams within the music business. In this episode I talk about why moving away was so important for me, my career, and my future.
