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When Life Hands You LennonsFrom 0 to 750k Streams PER DAY: How Free Syncs on TikTok Launched RAYE and Brent FaiyazJ. Erving III is the CEO and co-founder of Human Re Sources, a music distribution and artist services company. J's company was acquired by Sony Music's The Orchard in 2020 for a multi-million deal. Human Re Sources and the team have helped artists like RAYE, Brent Faiyaz, Pink Sweat$, Baby Rose, Bren Joy, Damian Lillard, and more.Now that Sony Music owns Human Re Sources, J's role has shifted. He serves as the EVP of Creative Development at Sony Music and reports to the CEO, Rob Stringer. In this episode, J and Lennon discuss the success behind...
2023-08-0858 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsSG Lewis' Manager and Godmode Founder Talya Elitzer on Building Successful ArtistsTalya Elitzer is the co-founder and CEO of Godmode, an artist management and music publisher based in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Talya and I talk about NFTs, digital marketing in the 2022 landscape, and what Godmode Music looks for in musicians these days.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxT...
2022-07-1236 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsRaedio's president Benoni Tagoe understands the importance of a healthy mindset and work-life balanceBenoni Tagoe is a music industry veteran and currently serves as Raedio's president. Raedio is an "audio everywhere" company and is aiming to be everywhere we hear audio, like in the hospital, gas stations, grocery stores, and our cars.Benoni and I talk about music supervision and how artists can make $100k+ on one placement, building a brand, and creating efficient goals.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https...
2022-03-221h 02When Life Hands You LennonsGetting your foot in the door for trailer music with music producer Jim HustwitJim Hustwit is a freelance music producer based in London. He is the owner of Larp Music, a bespoke music production and composition company. He got his start in the music industry decades ago and is credited with marketing the global dance amphibian, Crazy Frog.Jim and I discuss what production music is alongside how an independent artist with a low budget can get live instrumentation recorded for their music. Jim details the process behind scoring for an advertisement or commercial.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:Website...
2022-03-151h 00When Life Hands You LennonsNIVIRO chats Dolby Atmos and how it's changing music production, mixing, mastering and live musicNIVIRO is a dance music producer and DJ based in Belgium. He rose to prominence after his track "The Ghost" saw insurmountable success on TikTok. He has continuously refined his sound to become one of the most standout and successful hard dance artists of the decade. He has since launched a company called XPLISSO, which aims to change the way immersive audio is experienced live. He's also launched a YouTube series called "The NIVI Academy" where he shares information the pros won't tell you.NIVIRO and I talk about the future of live music and how Dolby Atmos...
2022-03-081h 13When Life Hands You LennonsTones & I's attorney Kurt Dahl on finding the best music lawyer and avoiding bad agreementsKurt Dahl is an entertainment and intellectual property attorney in Canada. A musician himself, he understands the importance of artists protecting their art and not engaging in bad deals. Kurt tells the story of how he helped Tones and I and her manager negotiate a record deal after "Dance Monkey" skyrocketed into the spotlight.Kurt and I discuss how to find a good entertainment attorney, when is the right time to find one, NFTs, and the metaverse. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com
2022-02-2254 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsStem's CEO Milana Lewis on female leadership in music techMilana Lewis is the founder and CEO of music distribution company Stem. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and New York and help artists navigate the business behind their music.Milana talks about how she got Stem off the ground, exciting projects they're working on, and how she ensures diversity and inclusion at the company. The term "psychological safety" is a key word in the latter half of our conversation. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com...
2022-01-251h 02When Life Hands You LennonsQuinn Christopherson talks connecting with emotions to tell impactful storiesQuinn Christopherson is a singer-songwriter based in Anchorage, Alaska. He got his start after winning the NPR Tiny Desk competition back in 2019 with his song "Erase Me," and since then has been dazzling audiences with his sharp wit and his unique way of telling stories that draw you in and leave you hanging on every word.We talk about winning his NPR Tiny Desk contest, writing songs that connect with others, and how he approaches songwriting and production. This is a really good episode that will ground you if you're having doubts about where your journey in music...
2021-12-2149 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsFacebook and Instagram ads for musicians and value of an effective advertisement on social mediaJenny Powers is the founder of Blue Avenue Music. She is a digital marketing guru and has taken artists' online presences from small to huge, allowing them to foster a community and find their fans anywhere in the world. This is then leveraged into selling merch, tickets to shows, and increasing streaming revenue. Jenny shares her expertise on social media advertising, marketing, content creation, and creating a diverse plan to enable the most success. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List...
2021-12-1445 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsEarning passive income as a musician by investing in artists' royalties & music publishingMusicians and artists need to invest their money properly. It's vital for financial longevity and freedom later on in life (or career). Justin Longo of MariNation Music talks about how artists can go about managing their finances as well as providing some resources to better understand the psychology of money and invest in the music industry. This is a must listen episode if you're wanting to diversify your income.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https...
2021-09-2857 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsSaweetie's A&R/executive producer Adam Small talks McDonald's meal & growing your careerAdam Small is a music executive, producer, and entrepreneur. His journey and list of career accomplishments is a long and impressive one. He has more than 3 billion streams under his belt and is the CEO of ADS Music Partners and president at Artistry Records.Originally from Detroit, Small has facilitated hit singles from industry leading artists Saweetie, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Mulatto and more, making it a point to carve out more lanes for the fastest growing segment of musical artists — female rappers.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:
2021-08-3147 minWhen Life Hands You Lennons3LAU & Sullivan King's manager Andrew Goldstone on NFTs and King's 7-figure merch salesAndrew Goldstone is a music business pioneer. As one of the first employees at Astralwerks he saw that label rise to critical acclaim and financial success in the mid 90’s with his signing of Fatboy Slim and the label’s work with the Chemical Brothers, Air, Basement Jaxx, Future Sound of London and others. Following that, he set up his F-111 imprint at Warner Bros. where he signed Green Velvet and had huge chart hits around the world with remixes of Green Velvet’s “Flash” and Moloko’s “Sing It Back”. After a stint at Ministry of Sound in New York where he si...
2021-08-1052 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsCloudKid's COO Yiannis Karavassilis talks signing artists, Discord, and artist brandingYiannis is the COO and Head of Label at CloudKid. He has been in the industry for a little over 5 years now. After getting a Bachelors of Arts from SAE Rotterdam / Middlesex University in Audio Engineering, he got his first job with Dutch independent Record Label and Management Agency, Heroic. While working at Heroic as COO and Head of Music he also took on the role of label manager at Dutch independent record label bitbird for 2 years. He has now been with CloudKid for over 2 years, focusing on optimizing the company’s operations and heading the label through spearheading Artist de...
2021-08-031h 01When Life Hands You LennonsFinding an artist's X-factor with Rephlektor's Justin KleinfeldJustin Kleinfeld is the founder of Rephlektor and co-founder of Bampire, a full service marketing and artist services agency. He has worked with artists like Avicii, Above & Beyond, Porter Robinson, The Prodigy, 3LAU, and more. Justin and I talk about artist marketing, the sketchy EDM blogosphere, and building relatability into your artist story. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https...
2021-06-2247 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsCascada's Natalie Horler on their evolving sound, touring & being a RuPaul's Drag Race panelistSince Cascada’s inception in 2004, they have sold more than 30 million records worldwide. In 2013, Cascada represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest and are the third most successful acts from Germany of the 21st century.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_ux...
2021-06-0845 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsEgzod's "World Electronic" Music Poses Otherworldly QuestionsEgzod, meaning “exodus” in French phonetics, is the narrative of a mass departure of people to a new world where technology and nature are perfectly balanced. Working to empower and unify people through his music, Egzod is breaking boundaries between cultures by merging sounds and instruments from around the globe, as well as a focus on spirituality and meaningful moments built into his productions.Egzod and I talk about philosophical questions that he has to ask himself in order to produce such an eclectic genre of EDM. He has released music on NoCopyrightSounds, Lowly Palace, Trap Nation, and many...
2021-06-011h 32When Life Hands You LennonsSwedish House Mafia & deadmau5's marketing team on why artist marketing is importantLawrence Lui is the co-founder of Bampire, an artist marketing agency. He's a former music executive and has worked with artists like deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Claptone, Tritonal, Above & Beyond, and many more.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtw
2021-05-2557 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsBok Nero on inspiring the youth and writing from feelingBok Nero is the creator of the genre "Hood EDM" and a rapper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is one of the most featured vocalists in the EDM genre and has worked with artists like Zomboy, Bear Grillz, Riot Ten, Shizz Lo, QUIX, UZ, and more.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2021-05-1843 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsTheFatRat Has Mastered Music MarketingTheFatRat, whose real name is Christian Buettner, is the world's most influential gaming music artist.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
2021-03-301h 02When Life Hands You LennonsJóhann Jóhannsson's orchestration assistant talks about striking emotions with musical elementsThomas Eggensberger is a German Los Angeles-based freelance film composer for film, TV, and video games.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast...
2021-03-161h 12When Life Hands You LennonsTyga & Lil Dicky's former manager explains best ways to grow an artist's careerAnthony Martini is a former artist manager and current label executive. He discovered and managed Tyga and Lil Dicky.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter...
2021-02-161h 11When Life Hands You LennonsDiscussing the right ways to release your music and giving people reasons to careJustin Paul is a multi-talented, multi-faceted music professional and entrepreneur.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/when-life-hands-you-lennons--4973415...
2021-02-091h 13When Life Hands You Lennons'I Think I'm in Love' singer Kat Dahlia wants more women songwriters in Latin musicKat Dahlia is a Cuban-American singer-songwriter from Miami, Florida. She's now based in Los Angeles, California.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast...
2021-02-0242 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsAbleton, Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio: Choosing the right DAW with Pro Tools expert David FranzDavid Franz is the founder and producer of the Underground Sun record label. He's also an instructor at Berklee College of Music, author of Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools (the first book about using Pro Tools), writer, producer and audio engineer.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/
2021-01-2648 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsCrafting your true sound with Alexander Seaver of MakoAlexander Seaver is the songwriter, producer, singer, and creative genius behind the EDM project Mako.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https...
2021-01-1948 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsXiuhtezcatl discusses cultural mistreatment in the US and his progressive musicXiuhtezcatl (pronounced shoe-tez-caht) is a world-renowned environmental activist and rapper/lyricist out of Boulder, CO.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https...
2021-01-1248 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsBackstreet Boys' DJ, KnowleDJ, hates fake newsKnowleDJ is a DJ and producer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He's DJ'ed for artists like Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Backstreet Boys, Fatman Scoop, and many more.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo...
2020-12-011h 17When Life Hands You LennonsDance legends 3OH!3 are back - here's what's to expect from them3OH!3 is an electro-pop duo consisting of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte from Boulder, Colorado.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https...
2020-11-241h 07When Life Hands You LennonsJanet Jackson's attorney simplifies music law and stresses importance of artists educating themselvesKamal Moo is an entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...
2020-11-171h 10When Life Hands You LennonsJulian Jordan never thought he would be an artistJulian Jordan is a Dutch DJ and producer signed to Martin Garrix's STMPD RCRDS. He's worked with artists like Martin Garrix, Brooks, TITUS, and Seth Hills.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8...
2020-10-2740 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsItaloBrothers talk touring, label deal with Virgin Records, and upcoming musicItaloBrothers are a eurodance group from Germany.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/when-life-hands-you-lennons--4973415/support.
2020-10-2049 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsTikTok strategies, Twitch, and virtual reality's future in music with Venture Music's Chris NardoneChris Nardone is the president and co-founder of Venture Music, a music marketing firm based in Nashville, TN.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of...
2020-10-1340 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsSia, Green Day, Panic! At The Disco's Head of Streaming & Promo discusses music data and discoveryWilliam Tenney is a musician turned music business executive and serves as Crush Music's head of streaming strategy and promotion.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a...
2020-10-0657 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsFrom sex worker to artist, STORRY shares importance of a story and staying creativeSTORRY is a JUNO-nominated artist, producer, and songwriter.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/when-life-hands-you-lennons--4973415/support.
2020-09-291h 00When Life Hands You LennonsMariah Carey & Luis Fonsi's producer Justin Gray talks music production, networking, diversificationJustin Gray is a music producer, songwriter, and music tech entrepreneur. He's worked with artists like Mariah Carey, Luis Fonsi, Avril Lavigne, and John Legend.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61...
2020-09-221h 08When Life Hands You Lennons'Ugly Delicious' Music Supervisor Jody Friedman on How to Pitch Your Music for Sync LicensingJody Friedman is a music supervisor, producer, award-winning songwriter, and music publisher. He is known for his work on 'Velma,' 'Ugly Delicious,' and more. Substack newsletter: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8...
2020-09-151h 10When Life Hands You LennonsRadio promotion campaigns, social media, and live streaming during trying timesDan Pearson is an artist manager and founder of Lakeside Management Group.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
2020-09-0152 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsUsing time to your advantage for songwriting and staying organizedKate Schutt is a singer-songwriter and musician based in Manhattan, New York.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
2020-08-181h 03When Life Hands You LennonsBTS producer DJ Swivel on setting yourself up for success in the music businessIn this episode, DJ Swivel talks about growing up with a passion for music, being 50/50 on creative and business, and working with the aforementioned artists and bands. He knows what it takes to be successful and shares how to set yourself up for success in the music business.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www...
2020-08-111h 12When Life Hands You LennonsContent creation, live streaming, and making a living during COVID-19 with Sean Giovanni of The Record ShopSean Giovanni is a sonic storyteller and owner of The Record Shop, a multimedia production company and recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2...
2020-07-071h 33When Life Hands You LennonsSTMPD RCRDS' Seth Hills talks sound design, production, mixing & mastering, forthcoming EP, and artist brandingSeth Hills is a 24-year-old music producer from The Netherlands signed to Martin Garrix's STMPD RCRDS.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast...
2020-06-301h 20When Life Hands You LennonsMadysyn on going viral at a young age and songwriting during COVID-19 and quarantineMadysyn is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. She went viral at the age of 12 after her father, YouTube comedy star Jack Vale, recorded her singer Naughty Boy and Sam Smith's "La La La."Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0...
2020-06-2345 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsPublicist Nate Stevenson on working Lil Nas X & Mac Miller's campaigns, importance of an artist's story, taking risks, and being creativeNate Stevenson is a publicist and lifestyle/culture marketer who has worked with superstars like Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Mac Miller. He started his career by working with friends and then interning at Atlantic Records before transitioning into publicity at Warner Records. He's also worked at Columbia Records where he worked with Joey Badass, Lil Nas X, Chloe x Halle, and a handful of other greats. In this episode, Nate and I talk about the various opportunities that are available for artists and musicians to get involved to further their message. Furthermore, we also talk a...
2020-06-161h 03When Life Hands You LennonsWARM CEO Jesper Skibsby on the global radio market and being a solo music technology entrepreneurJesper Skibsby discusses the global radio market, royalty collection, and being a solo music tech entrepreneur.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast...
2020-06-0851 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsArtist-fan relationships are evolving into 'experiential rewards,' and they're important - Ketan RahangdaleIn this episode, we discuss in-depth how the artist-fan relationship is so important and how it’s evolved. 10 years ago, we didn’t have the technology to play video games online in realtime, video chat, and do other online events.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.yout...
2020-05-261h 13When Life Hands You LennonsEnvironmental sustainability for live events is worth raving about with Vivian Belzaguy of Ascendance Sustainable EventsVivian Belzaguy is the founder of Ascendance Sustainable Events. We talk about keeping live events clean and environmentally clean and what goes into maintaining these types of events. Vivian's company works with venues, artists, and festivals to help them keep it clean and sustainable.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/
2020-05-191h 01When Life Hands You LennonsSync licensing and flexibility in the face of COVID-19 with Shellie LewisShellie Lewis is the head of business development at SyncFloor. We discuss sync licensing, staying organized, and having flexibility in the face of change.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2
2020-05-1257 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsMusic industry wellness coach Katie Zaccardi on managing social media and releases healthilyKatie Zaccardi is a holistic wellness coach for women in the music business.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
2020-05-051h 04When Life Hands You LennonsMadonna's former manager Camille Barbone on how to filter out bullsh*t in the music businessCamille Barbone is a music industry veteran. In this episode, we discuss the bullsh*t that circulates the music business and how it can be cleared up. We also talk about her work as pop music icon Madonna's first manager.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www...
2020-04-281h 31When Life Hands You LennonsSubmitHub & Indie Shuffle founder Jason Grishkoff on SubmitHub submission strategies, value of music blogs, social mediaJason Grishkoff and I discuss the value (or lack thereof) in music blogs. Is a Rolling Stone review still important? Jason shares tips to successfully pitch on SubmitHub to get more approvals from curators.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0...
2020-04-211h 04When Life Hands You LennonsTikTok expert Devain Doolaramani talks success strategies, going viral, campaigns, and brand partnershipsDevain Doolaramani is a TikTok expert. He recently started a company called The Fuel Injector that works specifically with TikTok influencers to help convert their fans and followers to other platforms, such as Instagram and YouTube.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5...
2020-04-1429 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsThe economic hit to entertainment from COVID-19 and if it will recover with Jack Forman of BiCoastal ProductionsIn this week’s episode I speak with Jack Forman, the executive vice president at BiCoastal Productions, a New York City-based live and performing arts booking agency that represents acts like Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Bronx Wanderers, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats), and more.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: ht...
2020-04-0751 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsSinger-songwriter Dia Morgan talks inspiration, songwriting sessions, and mental healthLos Angeles-based singer-songwriter Dia Morgan talks about the songwriting process, a day in the life, remaining inspired, and ADD.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter...
2020-03-1755 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsHeather Bright (Bright Lights) talks production, being a songwriter and artist, royalties, and why you need to show upHeather Bright (Bright Lights) talks digital audio workstations, production, songwriting, and showing up.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
2020-03-031h 50When Life Hands You LennonsArtist manager Cameron Rath talks Grammy nomination, mental health, brand partnerships, & warehouse partiesCameron Rath is an artist manager based in Los Angeles, California. At the peak of his management career he was managing five artists, one of which was nominated for a Grammy award. After the Grammy nomination, he accepted a position at ATC Management where he brought his roster and worked for a year. He also started a company called FMLY, which showcased emerging talent in the Los Angeles music scene, hosted a 3-day music festival, and had a blog that garnered nearly 100k viewers each month.In this episode Cameron and I discuss the warehouse parties that he...
2020-02-2559 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsHow artificial intelligence (AI) and big data are revolutionizing musicians' careersIn this episode, Ben and I discuss big data and how it’s become more accessible to independent musicians. He breaks down what big data is and how it’s used. Furthermore, we discuss what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are, and why they’re such powerful tools.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.li...
2020-01-2852 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsEverything happens for a reason, even if it's negativeWe all often have plans and big dreams we want to accomplish. Sometimes things get in the way and set us back a day, week, month, or year. That exact thing happened to me earlier this year right before I got a new job and moved to Los Angeles.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https...
2019-09-1751 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsBuilding an audience of loyal fans through authentic marketing, sharing stories, and an honest brandIn this episode, Megan talks about building an audience of loyal fans through authentic marketing, sharing stories, and building an honest brand -- which allows you to promote your work without fear of any algorithm! She calls it her "Phony-Free Marketing Formula.”Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: ht...
2019-08-2744 minWhen Life Hands You Lennons'I bought a guitar from Kevin Rudolf and he produced my album'In this episode, Judah discusses how the 9/11 attacks shaped his songwriting abilities. He also talks about being an addict and how that affected his music, comparing his music then to what he produces now. Lastly, Holiday discusses the difficulties of succeeding within the music industry, pointing to the importance of making numerous sacrifices to make everything happen.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihak...
2019-08-1341 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsPerforming with Katy Perry, Boston; Founding an app to help big name artists consult with industry professionals one-on-oneAnthony Citrinite discusses the music he grew up listening to, working with his dad, and the importance of networking in this business.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2...
2019-07-3037 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsLanding on a Spotify playlist can be a huge part of an artist's marketing planIn this episode Liat discusses the game-changing playlist features on Spotify, thinking of subscriptions in terms of ownership, and the basics of what a marketing plan consists of.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo...
2019-07-091h 26When Life Hands You LennonsBrooks talks experiencing the beauty of many cultures; Nocturnalism being conducive to workThijs Westbroek, better known as Brooks, shares his rise to fame story, how being nocturnal is extremely conducive to his workflow, and experiencing many cultures is such a beautiful thing.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request...
2019-07-0255 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsLearn how to take criticism, remain authentic, and know when it's too much as an artistDaniel Reifsnyder talks about how one can take criticism professionally, being too different, and the importance of being authentic. You certainly don’t want to get caught up in a lie, so be true to yourself.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX...
2019-06-251h 08When Life Hands You LennonsNASA’s audio engineer Alexandria Perryman has the coolest job in audioIn this episode Alexandria talks about what it’s like mixing the sound for a rocket launch, including how they record such a loud noise, making sure that the rocket launch doesn’t overpower the commentator’s statements, and even her hardships six-months prior to graduation. Alexandria is proof that you can do anything you put your mind to.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennon...
2019-06-181h 06When Life Hands You LennonsMaintaining good mental health as a freelance graphic artist; Rebranding Mat Zo; creating digital vs. physical artElyn Kazarian and I discuss the rebrand of Mat Zo, creating for digital art and physical albums, and how she continually stays busy as an independent graphic artist.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo...
2019-06-1159 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsMetallica & Melissa Etheridge's monitor engineer reinforces staying focused on your career and goals, beating cancerBob Cowan tells his story since his younger years, into college, and after college. He discusses how he beat cancer (30 years cancer free this year!) and how it set him back when he first started his career. He took a step back, realized what had to be done, and tenaciously went for it. Bob lastly talks about his journey into Antarctica with Metallica to break a Guinness World Record.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https...
2019-06-041h 06When Life Hands You LennonsCreating a safe space and community for new independent artists with co-founder of Black OraAndrea and I talk about booking artists, reaching out, what they look for in artists, what makes a good performance, and how to deal with a performance/situation that may not have gone the way they planned.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
2019-05-2846 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsHamilton, Dear Evan Hansen social media manager shares engagement techniques for artists on social mediaDiane and I discuss the various marketing techniques she uses when promoting Hamilton or Dear Evan Hansen. She shares her favorite part of the brainstorming process and how her and her team took a “bare bones” pitch for Hamilton and turned it into something that translates and markets incredibly well.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: http...
2019-05-2145 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsFollowing your dreams and finding a safe havenManuel Alegria is a colleague of mine and has a rough past. He talks about growing up in a tough space, being bullied, and not fitting in. He's now found his passion and wants everyone else to believe in themselves to follow their dreams, too.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2019-05-161h 05When Life Hands You LennonsProducing for Kelly Clarkson; mixing and mastering multiple genres; the future of the music industryMatty and I talk about his work on Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” why he prefers to mix and master than produce, and the most difficult parts of mixing and mastering multiple genres. Furthermore, Matty provides his insight on services like LANDR.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenno...
2019-05-1456 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsArtists immersing in technology to expand their careers is easier and more effective than ever beforeToday is better than ever for artists and musicians alike to take advantage of the technology that they are presented with. Stem.is, for example, is a platform that eliminates the accounting aspect of an artist's career by splitting the royalties and payments. There are a broad range of other products, and Shanna Jade is at the forefront of it all.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www...
2019-05-0747 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsWhy major labels still have so much power; Founder of EDM.com and Artist Intelligence Agency; the positives of a one-stop label dealEthan Baer and I go into detail on the inner workings of a label deal, why a non-exclusive deal and assigning the copyright and publishing to a record label can be beneficial, and why the major labels (Warner Music Group, Sony Music, and Universal Music Group) still have so much power in today’s “independent” music industry.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitte...
2019-04-301h 44When Life Hands You LennonsDiscrimination of women in music; United States' music industry vs. France's; touring with John Legend, Franz Ferdinand, The StrokesJulie and I discuss the lack of diversity of women within the music industry, how the music industry isn’t a 9-5 job, and how to keep yourself educated and relevant when you’re not working on a tour or project for an extended period of time. We also talk about Julie’s typical day as a production manager when she’s on tour.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok...
2019-04-2348 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsAmerican Authors guitarist Zac Taylor talks touring and performing on Ellen, Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeZac and I talk about what it takes to become a Van Bellman, making a living as a musician and the struggles about it. The music industry always catches you by surprise, and Zac Taylor knows how to catch them.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www...
2019-04-161h 02When Life Hands You LennonsDeveloping Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Gavin DeGraw and leaving the corporate music industryJudy Stakee and I dive deep into the songwriting process. Her motto of “It all starts with a song” is truly a beautiful inspiration, and Judy tells us exactly what that means. Furthermore, she tells us all about her experience in the corporate music industry and how she got started with her company.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/Lenn...
2019-04-091h 13When Life Hands You LennonsMixing and mastering discussion; turning a hardship into a positive life lessonAnthony Morrissey (AJ) [Count Morris] is a freelance audio engineer. Since graduating college in August of 2017, he’s worked on more than 100 projects that range from mixing and mastering, creating instrumentals, providing sound design for producers and companies, as well as getting into video editing. His work can be found in audio books for children, video games, and even a German car part manufacturer Wera Tools’ commercial.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2019-04-021h 22When Life Hands You LennonsVarien on Composing For Overwatch, The Walking Dead, The Purge: AnarchyNikki Kaelar, aka Varien, is an American composer and producer. She grew up listening to all genres of music, which allowed her to drum up inspiration from various cultures and styles. She incorporates these styles with her industrial, metal, orchestral, and ambient music. She’s been performing music since the age of 11 and has since released music on Monstercat and composed for movies and shows like 300: Rise of an Empire, Bones, The Purge: Anarchy, Face Off, America's Next Top Model, PlanetSide 2, and Monsters: Dark Continent.Nikki and I talk about her production techniques, including subtractive EQ and making ev...
2019-03-261h 24When Life Hands You LennonsHow to grow and connect with fans while keeping a positive mind to achieve goalsMaria Díane is an independent artist manager. She holds a Master of Science degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. She helps artists and producers build music careers using her easy to follow four-step Musician BluePrint System along with her five simple management steps to systematize their music careers. Her artist management approach helps both artists and producers gain clarity of who their ideal fans and clients are, and it creates a simple marketing system that helps them attract these people without spending tons of money on advertising and hours learning music business.Join my Discord: h...
2019-03-191h 18When Life Hands You LennonsCreative brand strategist; Making the case for resilience as the secret ingredient to entrepreneurial successCheyenne Noelle is a writer, content strategist, freelancer, and corporate trainer at Acquire, a premiere marketing firm for Fortune 100 clients such as Apple, Samsung, AT&T, Airbnb, and Uber. Prior to getting her start in the music industry (and later transitioning out), she was writing in Google Docs and kept it all to herself. People told her they liked her writing and encouraged her to share it with the world. Cheyenne also tells the story of how I got her started in the music industry. I’m still humbled.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfCo...
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When Life Hands You Lennons2nd Assistant Director for X-Men: First Class, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndLarry Katz is an accomplished second assistant director for blockbuster films such as X-Men: First Class, Captain America: The First Avenger, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and numerous others. Mr. Katz knows exactly what it takes to become successful in this industry, and he's willing to tell you. However, you have to add the hustle. All of his opportunities came about because of his incredible networking skills and unwavering work ethic.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com...
2019-03-0541 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsConsulting with Taylor Dayne, organizing a celebrity lip sync video with RuPaul, Kris Jenner, owner of Rocksam ManagementRachel Feigelson has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. She solidified her career when she attended the Winston House, a house where musicians and industry professionals gather to network and spread good music. She currently owns Rocksam Management, where she consults with the 35th most successful artist in the world, according to Billboard, Taylor Dayne. In this episode, Rachel talks about the importance of networking, crafting a good email, and some dos and don'ts of artist management.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www...
2019-02-261h 07When Life Hands You LennonsIngrid Michaelson and Elle King's session and touring drummer on taking tough criticism in the studioElliot Jacobson is a session and touring drummer for Ingrid Michaelson and Elle King. He is also a producer, published songwriter (Kobalt), and artist manager. Raised in Houston, Texas, Jacobson always had a passion for music. He was surrounded by a myriad of various genres growing up, but really focused on his passion for drumming in college. In this episode, Elliot shares information on getting into these types of touring and session gigs, working in the studio, taking tough criticism, music copyrights and contracts, and how to further your success within the music industry.Join my Discord: https...
2019-02-192h 15When Life Hands You LennonsBuilding sponsorship campaigns for artists and working with Shawn Mendes, Avicii, The Killers; Owner of JV AgencyJazmine Valencia got her start in the music industry through internships at major labels running their digital media departments. She departed from the major label world back in 2011 to form JV Agency, a digital marketing agency based in New York whose focus is to connect artists and creatives. She's since worked with artists and bands like Shawn Mendes, American Authors, Avicii, The Killers, and Fall Out Boy, among others. Jazmine provides insight on how to build a campaign with solid sponsorships, a strong industry network, and getting your sponsorship connections started.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf
2019-02-1254 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsSound design's importance in media and how it can make or break a film or video gameShawn Carpenter is a veteran sound designer, mix and mastering engineer, and musician. He "learned to scream" back when he became the lead singer for a metal band. An alumni of Full Sail University, Shawn discovered his passion for sound design in a few of his courses. He's since worked on Triple A video games like Madden '18 and '19. Shawn tells us what sound design in, how to go about it, and even how to make an explosion.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com
2019-02-051h 24When Life Hands You LennonsUsing music publicity to build a strong music industry network for resultsMelanie Rogoff is a music publicist at JV Agency, a digital marketing and music publicity firm headquartered in New York. Melanie has been involved in the entertainment industries for many years. Having changed her degree numerous times in college, Melanie remained involved in the college radio circuit, allowing her to gain a significant amount of knowledge. In this episode, she shares a myriad of tips and tricks on how to grow your network base, honing in on your craft, and working towards your dream job.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:
2019-01-291h 04When Life Hands You LennonsVinyl's comeback, starting and taking care of a collection, best ways to discover new recordsDoug Cihak, my dad, has been collecting vinyl records for nearly 50 years. He’s seen just about every piece of music, record, vinyl condition, and vinyl hardware. He knows how to clean vinyl properly, store it, organize, and discover it. He shares his passion for vinyl and why he wants to share that passion with the younger generation.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihak
2019-01-221h 07When Life Hands You LennonsLearning the music business and marketing is just as important for artistsArtists these days focus so heavily on their craft that they forget about the business and marketing side of the music business. Understanding the basic copyright law, marketing trends, and varying aspects of the business can provide you with a leg up.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube...
2019-01-151h 03When Life Hands You LennonsTouring with Mumford & Sons, working music festivals, being a multi-instrumentalistAlannah Brow got her start in the music industry back in 2013 with the Vans Warped Tour. Since then, she's worked Riot Fest Denver, WPRK Fox Fest, Rock on the Range, Welcome to Rockville, and many more. In addition, she's worked with artists like Bebe Rexha, CHVRCHES, Paramore, The Fray, Falling in Reverse, and a plethora more.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter...
2019-01-081h 02When Life Hands You LennonsAEG Presents promoter on working with Harry Connick Jr., Hasan MinhajChris Goyzueta is a teacher, concert promoter, podcast host, and artist manager. He was born in Germany and immigrated over to the United States when he was 12. His passion for putting together shows for people to enjoy is what Chris is all about. Having worked on concerts with artists and entertainers like Harry Connick Jr. and Hasan Minhaj, Goyzueta has a few decades of experience under his belt.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www...
2019-01-0348 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsBackstreet Boys and NSYNC's producer discusses artist development in the evolving music industryVeit Renn's professional music career spans more than a few decades. Having worked with some of the most sought after mix and mastering engineers, producers, and even artists in the industry, Veit's technical know how and musical knowledge span much farther than most.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/...
2018-12-271h 16When Life Hands You LennonsHow to prepare before working with a filmmakerValeska Freire is a filmmaker originally from Venezuela. She resides in Orlando, Florida where she owns and operates a film company called Magic Haus Films. Her myriad of talents have allowed her to work on a myriad of projects, including series, short films, and promotional videos.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2018-12-181h 08When Life Hands You LennonsNavigating the songwriting process and staying out of (legal) troubleDavey Jay is an intellectual property and entertainment lawyer based in Orlando, Florida. She's currently the chair of the Entertainment and Sports section of the Florida Bar exam. She has worked on deals with major clients, including HBO, Warner/Chappell, Discovery, Telemundo, Sony, Columbia, and Sub Pop. She's also represented Oscar- and Grammy-wining artists.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter...
2018-12-111h 33When Life Hands You LennonsThe evolution of radio and its role within the music industryMonika "Monique" Mason has 15+ years in the music industry. Her career started in radio and quickly branched out into artist management, event promotions, organization, and teaching.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8...
2018-12-041h 12When Life Hands You LennonsPitching music to journalists and getting blogged aboutHave you ever wondered how you can get published on Billboard, Rolling Stone, Pidgeons and Planes, or any other major music publication? Have you wondered how to capture their attention. This first ever bonus episode goes into detail about how to garner the attention of those industry professionals.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www...
2018-11-2930 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsWorking with Google, VH1, Discovery Channel; going viral on Facebook; having videos played in Times SquareJulian Velez is hands down one of the hardest working, humble, and talented people I personally and professionally know. His unmatched work ethic has led him to work on projects with Google, Discovery Channel, Dr Pepper, VH1, Coors Light, and many more.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube...
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When Life Hands You LennonsTargeting your fans with unique digital marketing strategies in the music industryMatt Lillywhite is one of the youngest music industry masterminds working hard behind the scenes. He's worked with several countries' governments, met with some of the music industry's most prolific names, and taken an incredibly tactical approach to digital marketing for electronic music.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/...
2018-11-2051 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsMaintaining mental health in the music industry; recognizing when someone needs helpMental health has reared its ugly head within many of our lives. It has affected those that don't deserve it and has caused many of those we love to leave forever, including Chester Bennington, Avicii (Tim Bergling), Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, and more. It's an ugly illness and it often feels like there's simply nowhere else to go. That's not true.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www...
2018-11-1327 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsHow to remain productive and creative during your darkest and non-creative timesAnxiety, depression, and darkness creeps up and gets the best of us at sometimes the worst times. There are ways, thankfully, to help combat those demons and stay productive, even if we're not feelin' it.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX...
2018-11-0628 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsWhy moving away from home is beneficial, creatively important, and why it worked for meMoving far away can be very nerve-racking for some. For me, I knew that it was what I had to do if I wanted to follow and pursue my dreams within the music business. In this episode I talk about why moving away was so important for me, my career, and my future.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com...
2018-11-0127 minWhen Life Hands You LennonsIntroduction to When Life Hands You LennonsWhen Life Hands You Lennons spotlights music experts in the entertainment industries to share their expertise with aspiring industry professionals.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Become a...
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