
MUSIC CONSULTING & SERVICES
If You Need Music/Artists
Music strategy & planning
Music strategy & planning. Sometimes you need an expert to help you figure it out. I've conceived and executed scores of music strategies, campaigns and initiatives, and I know what works...and what doesn't (and why). I can help you come up with an effective plan that'll hit all the budget, creative and mission benchmarks.
Music sourcing & supervision. I've supervised hundreds of projects, across every type of media, relying on a deep knowledge of music, and often decades-long relationships with scores of labels, publishers and other music reps to get clients great tracks at fair prices. I also co-own BrandsForBands (link at left), which features 10,000+ affordable songs from real artists, bands, and labels.
Music sourcing & supervision
Music clearance & licensing. Quote requests! Confirmation letters! Cue sheets! Oh my! As an experienced clearance and licensing pro I know the difference between indemnification and injuctive relief, and I won't quit until I get that 12.5% of publishing that's controlled by the dead guitarist's sister in Omaha. It's about experience, tenacity, organization and know-how.
Music clearance & licensing
IP clearances & licensing for museums, exhibits and interactive spaces. Archival footage, rare photos, famous (even not-so-famous) paintings, name and likeness - they all need to be properly licensed for exhibits and interactive events. Part of my job is to be an advocate, and explain to rightsholders why a non-profit/museum foundation can't pay top-dollar.
IP clearances & licensing for museums, exhibits and interactive spaces
Artist- and music-based marketing. For some brands, there's no better way to say "This is who we are" than partnering with the right artist - or presenting the right collection of music. I've conceived and executed scores of artist-brand partnerships and music-based initiatives, and I know how to triangulate creative, budget and vision to achieve effective results and ROI.
Artist- and music-based marketing
Talent procurement & artist bookings. No matter what your budget, there's a great artist that would love to play at your event. I have long-standing relationships with talent agents big (WME, CAA, Paradigm), medium, and small. I can solicit artist options based on your budget and creative, then handle all negotiations, contracts and show advancing.
Talent procurement & artist bookings

BrandsForBands. I co-founded this groundbreaking music licensing platform in 2009 to help brands, game developers, filmmakers and other creatives find and license affordable music from real artists, bands, record labels and third party synch reps. Hit me up about putting together a playlist featuring some of our 10,000+ curated, affordable songs. Because life is too short to use terrible production music.
If You Have Music/Artists
Negotiation & advocacy. If you're an artist, having a middle-person in a deal negotiation (e.g. a song license) can be invaluable, monetarily, mentally and logistically. I was a successful working musician for years. I'm also a seasoned industry professional, negotiator and dealmaker. I wear all of these hats to get artists the best deals possible.
Negotiation & advocacy
Catalog services. I spent several years as Director of A&R at Rhino Records/Warner Music Group, working on scores of reissues, boxed sets and best-ofs. I'm experienced in every facet - and with every step - of catalog development, with a large network of experts in design, editorial, mastering and production. If you need bandwidth and expertise, I'm at your service.
Catalog services
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A&R
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Research
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Release planning & production oversight
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Catalog sales & purchase support. Whether you're a catalog buyer or seller, it's crucial to have complete, current and verifiable revenue stream data and intel. I can do research (catalog, chain-of-title), review agreements (recording, publishing, synch, samples), chase royalty statements & LODs, and generally provide due diligence to help expedite deals.
Catalog sales & purchase support
Streaming & digital services onboarding.
We've all had the exasperated "Why isn't it on Spotify??" moment. If you're an artist or label with masters that are MIA on DSPs like Spotify and Apple Music, I can coordinate digital distribution, or work with stakeholders (labels, publishers, ex-members) to resolve issues and get your music online.
Streaming & digital services on-boarding
Artist management (project-based). If you need someone to handle the day-to-day for a given time or project so you can focus on, you know, being an artist, let's talk. As a longtime working and touring musician, and someone who's knowledgeable about every facet of the industry (with the Rolodex and resume to prove it), I can provide expertise, support and bandwidth, so you can focus your attention on the creative. (PS. I don't really use a Rolodex.)
Artist management (project-based)
Artist Coaching. If you're just starting out and need help better understanding and implementing all the pieces - recording, releasing, publishing, licensing, promotion, PR, touring - I can walk you through it and help create an action plan. And for you veterans looking for a little guidance? I can bring you up to speed, evaluate where you're at, and help you set and achieve realistic goals.
Artist Coaching
Project management. Sometimes you just need someone to keep all the balls in the air and make sure things get done. Whether it's producing an album reissue, advancing a tour, or overseeing due diligence on a catalog sale or acquisition, I can use my extensive industry knowledge, experience and contacts to connect the dots, put out the fires, and keep things moving to completion.