Sting on overcoming writer’s block

Overcoming writer’s block – Superstar Sting gives us the inside scoop Sting is one of the most prolific and brilliant artists of our generation. With over 100 million albums sold and 16 Grammy award wins, he is certainly no slouch. Though at some point, he did struggle with writer’s block. In this inspiring TED talk,…

ByPMMMarch 1, 20120Comments

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Music Supervisor Dominique Preyer

Music Supervisor Dominique Preyer We recently sat down with Dominique Preyer, also known as “The Music Supervisor”, who has selected and/or cleared rights to music for over 25 movies. Dominique enlightens us on the processes and changes in the world of music supervision, how he finds his music and what we can expect from him in…

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Record Producer and Songwriter Michael Jay

Interview with Record Producer and Songwriter Michael Jay We sat down with multi-platinum selling record producer and songwriter Michael Jay, and asked him about his career, his lucky breaks and greatest accomplishments. Eminem, Kylie Minogue, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Mandy Moore and many more A-list artists have drawn on Michael Jay's songwriting and producing talents…

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Artist Manager Jordan Berliant

Superstar artist manager Jordan Berliant on how to become a manager Jordan Berliant is one of the top managers of famous Rock bands like Linkin Park, Counting Crows and Staind shares in an intimate interview with Renman how he went about finding his way as an artist manager.

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will.i.am on the music business

will.i.am how to make money in the music business Black Eyed Peas frontman, record producer and a solo artist in his own right, will.iam shares his views on how tough it is to make money in the music business.

ByPMMFebruary 1, 20120Comments

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Record Producer Drew Lane

Billboard Award Winning Producer Drew Lane

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Music Supervisor Ron Proulx

Music Supervisor Ron Proulx Music Supervisor Ron Proulx has been around the block and knows a thing or two about the music business. As a former Music Editor, Producer, Indie Label Owner, Publicist, Negotiator, Business Affairs and General Manager, Budgeter, Composer, Songwriter, Ron has done his share of work in the industry, so much so,…

ByPMMFebruary 1, 20120Comments

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Elektra record label president Jeff Castelaz on how to get a record deal

Elektra record label president Jeff Castelaz on how to get a record deal Forget about the fairy tale that you heard about. Getting the record deal is not the goal. It’s just the very beginning. That’s when the real hard work starts. The record deal is not what it used to be, and record labels certainly…

ByPMMJanuary 1, 20120Comments

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Justin Bieber in the studio

Justin Bieber in the studio This kid got talent. No doubt. In this behind-the-scenes clip you see Justin Bieber lay down the lead and some of the harmonies for his hit song “As Long As You Love Me”. Superstar producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins is guiding the young enigma through the motions. Very cool. http://youtu.be/lv3KB4SFaMg

ByPMMJanuary 1, 20120Comments

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Film Director Mark David and Film Score Composer Joseph Blaustein

Film Director Mark David and Film Score Composer Joseph Blaustein The guys over at MyHitonline conducted this pretty cool interview with film director Mark David and his partner-in-crime and film score composer Joseph Blaustein. We thought we would share the video series with you: Film Director Mark David: I…

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