Redefining the Role of Arranger and Producer Quincy Jones, a trailblazer in the music industry, transformed the art of arrangement and production, setting standards that continue to inspire and inform today’s music professionals. More than just a gifted musician, Jones viewed his work as an arranger and producer [...]
The late Tom Petty would have turned 74 last week – a week that will see milestones like the theatrical release of Cameron Crowe’s 1983 film “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party” and the reissue of the 1982 “Long After Dark” album. The Florida singer-songwriter’s impact, seven years after his death, is [...]
Many musicians love using the word “collaboration,” a scenario that so often results in one party becoming an unpaid subcontractor experiencing minuscule gains for their sole-proprietorship for the sake of another party’s scalability and benefit. Musicians: Be wary of the words, “Let’s collaborate!” Musicians-to-musician interactions: Take time to [...]
The truth about the business So many people in the music business will want to "use" you. They will use you for your talents, understanding, and skills to bring them more "prestige" and "clout" rather than for the genuine pursuit of artistic, professional, and human excellence that culminates [...]