Music conferences are filled with so much doom and gloom. And yet I see success every single day in the careers of the indie musicians I work with. It’s not about looking back. It’s about looking forward together with optimism. This is where the future of the music industry will come from and this is what we need to be focusing on.
Rick Barker, former manager of Taylor Swift, and I want to make this a reality today. We’re hosting an Indie Artist Summit in Nashville, February 20-22 to bring together incredibly innovative industry pros and the most dedicated musicians for three days of learning, networking and fun. We’ve created this event especially for indie musicians, songwriters and producers, but this isn’t any old music conference. We’re talking great presentations, fun activities, real, actionable advice you can start actually using right now, and of course, music.
In less than two weeks you are going to have the golden opportunity to learn directly from a group of very successful people gathered in Nashville just for you. We have assembled a world-class group of music industry professionals to meet, network with, and learn from:
“You’ve got to think of it as a [fan engagement ecosystem] of: involving your fans in the making of an album, involving your fans in the release of an album, [and] involving your fans in the [tour].” - Benji Rogers, Founder and CEO of PledgeMusic
“It’s not just about good songs. It’s about having the right songs for you, your sound and your music career.” - Michael Knox, Acclaimed producer known for his work with Jason Aldean
“We are truly finding the best independent music in the world and bringing it to the market place for anyone who needs music. The future is very exciting!” - Barry Coffing, CEO of MusicSupervisor.com
“Music is a business of relationships and it all comes down to who you know and who knows you. Network like a rock star.” - Dave Kusek, Founder of Berklee Online and New Artist Model
“There’s not a day goes by that I don’t get a chance either by design or accident to come upon another handful of talented people. We’re looking for partnerships with people that want to grow and have careers. Everyone is trying to find great synergies which are necessary for success.” - Patrick Clifford, VP of Disney Music Publishing and A&R
“Artists live or die on their connection with their audience. Nothing has the power to connect on a deeper level than a great song. Great songs move people to tears or dancing in their seat, but more importantly - make them lifetime fans.” - Clay Mills, Award-winning songwriter and Co-Founder of Songtown.com
“We are passionate about helping people chase their songwriting dreams and get better in every aspect of their writing. We want to help you write the best song you can possibly write and get a great song in the right hands.” -Marty Dodson, Award-winning songwriter and Co-Founder of Songtown.com
“First impressions used to be hard to obtain because gatekeepers prevented the audience from hearing them. Now, with streaming so easy, those impressions are a dime a dozen. Our label, DigSin, has been having tremendous success with streaming services like Spotify. They’ve generated revenue, exposure and opportunities way beyond our initial projections.” - Jay Frank, Former Executive at Yahoo! Music, Founder and CEO of DigSin
“The labels are looking to invest in small businesses that already have momentum. I will show you how that is done and how to position yourself to get their attention and get signed.” - Rick Barker, former manager to Taylor Swift and founder of the Music Industry Blueprint
You will learn more in this ONE weekend than you ever thought possible. I hope you’ll join us in Nashville, February 20-22 at what will surely be an incredible event. Get your ticket.