Business: Music Episodes

Feb. 29, 2024

Dave Wish (Music Will): The Kids Are Alright … With Music Education

The celebrated music education innovator discusses the origin and motivations behind Music Will and how the organization teaches thousands to love playing instruments.

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Sept. 21, 2023

Cat Henry of Live Music Society champions small venues

The executive director of the philanthropic foundation talks about the importance of keeping small music venues alive and thriving.

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July 13, 2023

Dan Mackta — from punk rock to hi-res audio

As a managing director at Qobuz, Dan helps audiophiles embrace music streaming.

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June 29, 2023

David Rodriguez talks community, culture, and his work with NJPAC

With the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, David creates musical milestones in Newark, NJ, and beyond.

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April 20, 2023

Lem Oppenheimer

Today, the Spotlight shines On Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of Easy Star Records, an independent record label specializing in pushing and expanding the boundaries of reggae music. Founded in mid-90s New York City, Easy Star fi...

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Feb. 9, 2023

Janishia Jones

Today, the spotlight shines on Janishia Jones, CEO & Founder of Fresh 'N Sassy Productions, a holding company whose mission is to empower and create an ecosystem of safe spaces for women of color in the music industry. Janish...

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Feb. 2, 2023

The Latest in Music and Tech

Today, the spotlight shines on two companies doing interesting work at the crossroads of music and technology. In our first segment, we talk to Adam Hasslert, CEO of online digital audio workstation and beatmaking platform So...

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Dec. 8, 2022

Creativity and Innovation

Brigadoon is a global affairs news and information platform for founders + thought leaders with global ambition. Brigadoon curates the emerging issues and the independent thinkers shaping commerce + culture. Brigadoon sees th...

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Sept. 29, 2022

Backstage Pass: HERMIXALOT In Conversation with LP

FEMME HOUSE fosters more equitable opportunity for women and gender-expansive individuals in the technical and behind-the-scenes areas of music. They are creating the future producers, mixers, engineers, DJs, artists, and exe...

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Sept. 1, 2022

Trends and Innovations in Music & Tech

We’re excited to feature 4 guests on this episode, where we’re sharing some of the latest trends and innovations in music & tech. Our guests this week are: Jesse Kirshbaum - Dreamstage Jesse Kirshbaum is an American entrepren...

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Aug. 11, 2022

Sonia Stevenson

Head of Music Patron at Sound and Music

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Aug. 4, 2022

Ryan Wines

Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Marmoset — a full-service music agency based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in music licensing and original music production for brands, film, and TV. Ryan co-pilots Marmoset’s creative teams...

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July 28, 2022

Obie Fernandez

Obie Fernandez is a veteran technologist, published author, and serial entrepreneur. Remarkably, he’s also an accomplished music producer and DJ, and is currently pioneering the future of the music industry on the blockchain ...

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July 14, 2022

Shahida Mausi

President/CEO, The Right Productions

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May 12, 2022

Fiona Bloom

Prior to running her own business, Fiona has overseen many careers, including her time at EMI Records, where she ran marketing campaigns for Digable Planets, Gang Starr, Shara Nelson, The Solsonics, Eternal, and others. She c...

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