Hosted by Darren Makins (Singer/Songwriter, Musician), Ron DiSilvestro (Billboard-Charting Producer, Engineer, Drummer) and Josh Sawyer (Songwriter, Musician), Musicians’ Guide to the Music Industry is an in-depth look at the Music Industry, its past, and future. Each episode, they talk about the music biz, and give advice on how to navigate the tumultuous waters that is the current state of the Music Industry. They also chat with an industry professionals about their role within the business.
Is there such thing as bad publicity? The Ron and Darren discuss the role of the publicist in the Music industry. They also discuss where can find a publicist, what to look for in one, and how to pitch yourself (or, do you?).
Josh, Ron, and Darren discuss amongst themselves artist management, and what a manager's role is.
This episode, the Darren, Josh, and Ron talk about the various ways to protect yourself as a musician, and there are many. They also chat with Nate Compton. Lead Singer/Guitarist of Virginia-Based Blue-Collar Rock Heavyweights Elisium, and Nate tells a story about even when you're careful, you can still find yourself on the short end of the stick.
In our inaugural episode, you get to know the boys, Darren Makins – Singer/Songwriter, Musician, and Former Guitarist for Philadelphia based rock heavyweights Palaceburn. Joshua Sawyer, Musician and bass player for long-running Post-Grunge mainstays Honor, and Ron DiSilvestro, Billboard Charting Producer, Session Drummer, and Drummer for Foo Fighters Tribute White Limo. Guest this week is Bad Wolves/Vagus Nerve and former God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle.
Musicians Guide to the Music Industry Launching January 2019. Subscribe now!