AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

The Schmidt brothers, Dane and Jordan, are carrying a long Nashville tradition of dynamic brotherly duo's. Tim had a chance to sit down with Dane (Creative Director at Sony/ATV) and Jordan (Songwriter-Producer for Tree Vibez and Sony/ATV) to tap into their hustle mentality, but things get interesting when the topic of creation and ownership of tracks were discussed. 01:14- Dane and Jordan's backgr...

Wayne Milligan, director of Special Services and Royalty Compliance of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group, sits down with Tim Hunze to talk money. More specifically the sound recording rights, and the money from royalties involved. You may have streams and even money unaccounted for. Wayne educates us on how publishers, artists, and writers can find these unique revenue streams. 01:55- Wayne...

Lionel Conway has helped shape the musical landscape running successful, independent publishing companies for over 30 years and personally signed artists Tom Waits, U2, Lucinda Williams, The Decemberists, and more. Tim takes us through the career of an iconic music publisher, then offers a microscopic look at the key tools of the trade to withstand the ever-changing shape of the music industry, an...

Many know Derek Wells as one of Nashville's own leading session guitarists. Some might know him as a music producer for some of Nashville's hitmakers. Few now know him as a music publisher. Tim sat down with Derek to find out how the transition has been and the lessons learned in his new vocation. We also get a view of Derek's broad career and how he got there.  01:05- Derek's background. 05:00- D...

New technology and traditions collide in conversation with Richard Casper and Kevin McCarty of the app, We Should Write Sometime. The classic structure of finding your next co-write would be a daunting experience for some. But for Richard and Kevin, they both asked the same questions and came up with an easy solution to a common problem for songwriters looking to collaborate and write music. In th...

Looking at 2020 to up your brand game, or to even how to leverage what you may have to partner with brands? Tim sat down with the founders of Artistry Alliances, Laura Lynn and Jessica Linthicum, to talk all things in partnerships. The what not to do's to what you already should be doing. This episode has the information you need to make sure your brand is heading in the right direction for the ne...

Daniel Lee (GM, VP Creative) and Noreen Prunier (Creative Director) of Altadena join Tim Hunze in a discussion of all things pop in Nashville. From writing trends to the ecosystem of writers, cultivating a culture, and companies nurturing the change of general focus in genres.   01:14- The origin, focus, and an inside look at Altadena. 05:12- Noreen Prunier's background. 08:00- How to build a comm...

If you couldn't tell, Sync is our topic in this episode with Resin8 Music's own Wendy Duffy. Is Sync as complicated as a business that we make it out to be? Tim and Wendy sit down to discuss the in's and out's of sync in today's music business and how you should be using it for your benefit. 01:30- Wendy's background and journey into the business of Sync.  05:28- The popularity of Sync and the bus...

Tim sits down with Grammy and Dove Award-winning songwriter/producer, Seth Mosley. A man of many talents that also include publisher, educator, and podcast host (Made It In Music) all under the umbrella of Full Circle Music. Seth fills us in on the business of CCLI, Christian music, and having a hand in multiple genres.  1:16 - Seth's background and insight behind Full Circle Music. 3:01 - The vit...

Rohan Kohli, Director A&R at Warner Music Nashville, sits down with Tim to explain the ever-evolving role of A&R and how to prepare talent for a record deal.   1:01- Rohan's background and path to his current position.  3:11- Do you feel your background prepared you for your A&R role?  5:22- How would you define your position with Warner Music Nashville? 7:42- How do you stress test (music) as a r...

Tim sits down with Chip Petree, an expert in catalog purchasing and partner at Ritholz Levy Fields, to discuss deals. Together they breakdown the basic structure of a publishing deal and then what would it look like acquisitionally buying or selling one's catalog.    1:15-Chip Petree's background and what set him up to be a leader and authority on the catalog market. 2:48-What are the must have's...

David Israelite, President and CEO of the National Music Publisher's Association, joins Tim Hunze in a conversation on the current state of the Music Modernization Act as well as other legal challenges that music publishers and songwriters alike face.  0:52-David Israelite's background and steps toward being a champion for songwriters.  4:00-The Music Modernization Act and unified databases' curre...

Wrapping up Season Two of the Nashville Pubcast, we take a look into the future of music publishing on Music Row with our favorite clips from Tyler Hubbard, Pat Higdon & Travis Myatt, Ashley Gorley, & Jesse Frasure.  We hope you've enjoyed the Nashville Pubcast! Be sure to follow us @aimpnashville for Season 3 in 2019. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 wa...

Lee Thomas Miller has penned some of country music's biggest songs and has been one of the many voices of spearheading the progression of the Music Modernization Act. In this episode, Lee and Tim discuss the relationship between a writer and a publisher. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these...

Only four more episodes left of the Nashville Pubcast Season 2 and we bring you our favorite clips of Lee Thomas Miller, Luke Laird, Allison Jones, and Ashley Gorley that share their unique company culture. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for...

In this episode, we cover some of our frequently most asked questions for publishers and the business of songwriting with clips from our conversations with Trina Smith, Leslie DiPiero, Josh Osborne, and Luke Laird. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can...

Three episodes left of the 2018 season of the Nashville Pubcast, and we're sharing our favorite clips that will motivate you and keep you hustling in the music industry. Leslie Roberts, Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, and Josh Osborne shares the keys to success in the music business is in the hustle. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundEx...

Senior Director of Sync & Licensing of Ole' Publishing, Randall Foster shares his knowledge of all things music in film. Most importantly though, what does the world of sync and licensing look like for publishers and how can publishers maneuver through this different avenue of music publishing. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchan...

Josh Osborne is a hit songwriter and even a record breaker penning Sam Hunt's, "Body Like A Back Road" as the most weeks spent atop  Billboard 's  Hot Country Songs  chart. Josh and Tim discuss how struggles and success can prepare you to be a publisher. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these...

Leslie DiPiero, GM of Tree Vibez Music, shares the heart of being a publisher and what those delicate relationships look like. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com  and www...

Allison Jones is an industry vet and the SVP of A&R at Big Machine Label Group.  Allison discusses what A&R is for her at Big Machine, and the do's and don'ts for writers/artists looking to take the next step in their career. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even wh...

Leslie Roberts of BMI shares that PRO's are more than what meets the eye or your wallet. She and Tim discuss the many different entry points to Music Row from BMI. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs,...

Denise Stevens, attorney and partner of Loeb & Loeb LLP, breaks down the ownership of a song. Between the composer, writer, publisher, "track guy", and lyricist. Denise and Tim make it easier to understand how the money is split between all these important figures of the song creation. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Ja...

Ashley Gorely is a hit songwriter and publisher.  With over 30 number 1 songs, Ashley has a passion for songs but also a love for supporting the songwriter. We discover that publishing, for Ashley, was the vehicle for songwriting and owning his own company, Tape Room Music. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To k...

Scott Heuerman, VP of Marketing at Bubble Up, discusses marketing specifically for publishers. Tim and Scott first narrow down digital marketing, but then they discuss using the best tools for the job.  For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org . Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you...