Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros

In this episode, X O’Connor interviews Jacob “BIZ” Morris. They discuss a wide range of topics including session etiquette, what its like working in Atlanta, How they got to where they are now, and how labels and artists get in touch with the recording studio to book sessions. Jacob is a Grammy award winning mixing engineer and one of the presidents at Reach Records in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Riley Taylor and Seth Mosely sat down with Alex Akimov to talk about the future of the music industry. Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Akimov started working as a full-time musician. He now runs a youtube channel talking all about how to promote your music and effectively reach new audiences. Here is Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsadvertising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Riley Taylor and Seth Mosely sat down with Alex Akimov to talk about the future of the music industry. Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Akimov started working as a full-time musician. He now runs a youtube channel talking all about how to promote your music and effectively reach new audiences. Here is Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsadvertising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of this episode, Tim Hunze discusses the ins and outs of Music publishing. He also talks about what makes a song desirable for music publishers. Tim Hunze is currently the VP of publishing at Big Machine Music. Tim has also worked for anthem music as Genral Manager and many other companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tim Hunze discusses the ins and outs of music publishing. He also talks about what makes a song desirable for music publishers. Tim Hunze is currently the VP of publishing at Big Machine Music. Tim has also worked for anthem music as General Manager and many other companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of this episode, Riley Taylor sat down with GRAMMY award winning songwriter and producer Seth Mosley for an “Ask Me Anything” session to discuss making money in music. This episode was recorded with our live online audience from our Song Chasers Community. You can learn more about Song Chasers at joinsongchasers.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 1 of this episode, Riley Taylor sat down with GRAMMY award winning songwriter and producer Seth Mosley for an “Ask Me Anything” session to discuss making money in music. This episode was recorded with our live online audience from our Song Chasers Community. You can learn more about Song Chasers at joinsongchasers.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Tinnesz is a singer-songwriter and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He is known for his alternative and pop-rock style of music, which often incorporates elements of electronic and cinematic music. Tinnesz has released several albums and singles, and his music has been featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials. Some of his most popular songs include "Play With Fire", "Legends Are Made", "Even If It Hurts", and "Babel". Tinnesz has also collaborated with other musicians, including Christian rapper Lecrae and singer-songwriter Ruelle. Check out Sam’s website here: https://www.samtinnesz.com Paul Duncan is a songwriter and worship leader from the LA area. As a frequent collaborator with many of Christian music’s top artists, Paul has had many No. 1 radio singles. Based out of Los Angeles, his songs have been featured on various TV shows and have been heard in radio stations and churches around the world. Some of his most popular songs include Lauren Daigle’s “Light of the World,” “Still Rolling Stones,” and “Hold On To Me.” Paul is the co-host and co-founder of the podcast “Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters,” which features in-depth conversations with writers whose music has stood the test of time. Check out Paul’s website here: https://centricitypublishing.com/writers/paul-duncan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Tinnesz is a singer-songwriter and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He is known for his alternative and pop-rock style of music, which often incorporates elements of electronic and cinematic music. Tinnesz has released several albums and singles, and his music has been featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials. Some of his most popular songs include "Play With Fire", "Legends Are Made", "Even If It Hurts", and "Babel". Tinnesz has also collaborated with other musicians, including Christian rapper Lecrae and singer-songwriter Ruelle. Check out Sam’s website here: https://www.samtinnesz.com Paul Duncan is a songwriter and worship leader from the LA area. As a frequent collaborator with many of Christian music’s top artists, Paul has had many No. 1 radio singles. Based out of Los Angeles, his songs have been featured on various TV shows and have been heard in radio stations and churches around the world. Some of his most popular songs include Lauren Daigle’s “Light of the World,” “Still Rolling Stones,” and “Hold On To Me.” Paul is the co-host and co-founder of the podcast “Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters,” which features in-depth conversations with writers whose music has stood the test of time. Check out Paul’s website here: https://centricitypublishing.com/writers/paul-duncan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Tinnesz is a singer-songwriter and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He is known for his alternative and pop-rock style of music, which often incorporates elements of electronic and cinematic music. Tinnesz has released several albums and singles, and his music has been featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials. Some of his most popular songs include "Play With Fire", "Legends Are Made", "Even If It Hurts", and "Babel". Tinnesz has also collaborated with other musicians, including Christian rapper Lecrae and singer-songwriter Ruelle. Check out Sam’s website here: https://www.samtinnesz.com Paul Duncan is a songwriter and worship leader from the LA area. As a frequent collaborator with many of Christian music’s top artists, Paul has had many No. 1 radio singles. Based out of Los Angeles, his songs have been featured on various TV shows and have been heard in radio stations and churches around the world. Some of his most popular songs include Lauren Daigle’s “Light of the World,” “Still Rolling Stones,” and “Hold On To Me.” Paul is the co-host and co-founder of the podcast “Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters,” which features in-depth conversations with writers whose music has stood the test of time. Check out Paul’s website here: https://centricitypublishing.com/writers/paul-duncan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Tinnesz is a singer-songwriter and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He is known for his alternative and pop-rock style of music, which often incorporates elements of electronic and cinematic music. Tinnesz has released several albums and singles, and his music has been featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials. Some of his most popular songs include "Play With Fire", "Legends Are Made", "Even If It Hurts", and "Babel". Tinnesz has also collaborated with other musicians, including Christian rapper Lecrae and singer-songwriter Ruelle. Check out Sam’s website here: https://www.samtinnesz.com Paul Duncan is a songwriter and worship leader from the LA area. As a frequent collaborator with many of Christian music’s top artists, Paul has had many No. 1 radio singles. Based out of Los Angeles, his songs have been featured on various TV shows and have been heard in radio stations and churches around the world. Some of his most popular songs include Lauren Daigle’s “Light of the World,” “Still Rolling Stones,” and “Hold On To Me.” Paul is the co-host and co-founder of the podcast “Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters,” which features in-depth conversations with writers whose music has stood the test of time. Check out Paul’s website here: https://centricitypublishing.com/writers/paul-duncan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad O’Donnell is Co-President of Capitol Christian Music Group based in Nashville, TN. His wide musical background and ambitious vision has helped him excel in a variety of roles from A&R to marketing and promotion. He was instrumental in developing sixstepsrecords and played a large role in the success of rapper NF. With a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Miami, Brad has earned esteem as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad O’Donnell is Co-President of Capitol Christian Music Group based in Nashville, TN. His wide musical background and ambitious vision has helped him excel in a variety of roles from A&R to marketing and promotion. He was instrumental in developing sixstepsrecords and played a large role in the success of rapper NF. With a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Miami, Brad has earned esteem as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad O’Donnell is Co-President of Capitol Christian Music Group based in Nashville, TN. His wide musical background and ambitious vision has helped him excel in a variety of roles from A&R to marketing and promotion. He was instrumental in developing sixstepsrecords and played a large role in the success of rapper NF. With a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Miami, Brad has earned esteem as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Smallbone is the father and manager of For King & Country and Rebecca St. James. After a devastating business loss, David desired a fresh start and moved from Australia to the United States with his wife and children. Having faced poverty and the challenges of starting over in a new country, the family was eventually able to overcome their struggles through strong faith and a dedication to love and family. Today, David is a driving force in the music careers of For King & Country and Rebecca St. James, and the family’s dedication to God and each other has helped them remain successful in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Smallbone is the father and manager of For King & Country and Rebecca St. James. After a devastating business loss, David desired a fresh start and moved from Australia to the United States with his wife and children. Having faced poverty and the challenges of starting over in a new country, the family was eventually able to overcome their struggles through strong faith and a dedication to love and family. Today, David is a driving force in the music careers of For King & Country and Rebecca St. James, and the family’s dedication to God and each other has helped them remain successful in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommee Profitt is a producer, songwriter, and award-winning composer for TV and film. Over the past few years alone, he has achieved tremendous success, earning awards and accolades for his genre-warping production work with platinum-selling artists such as Migos, Hunter Hayes, Josh Groban, Avril Lavigne, and NF. Profitt produced rapper/singer/songwriter NF’s 2017 single which which went six-times platinum, hit #1 on Billboard’s US Mainstream Top 40 chart, and surpassed a billion streams worldwide. Furthermore, Tommee’s cover of Linkin Park’s “In The End” has accumulated over 75 billion worldwide views/streams across all platforms. His other productions include 9 RIAA certified Platinum singles, 21 Gold singles, 2 Platinum albums, and 1 Gold album. Check out Tommee’s website here: https://www.tommeeprofitt.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommee Profitt is a producer, songwriter, and award-winning composer for TV and film. Over the past few years alone, he has achieved tremendous success, earning awards and accolades for his genre-warping production work with platinum-selling artists such as Migos, Hunter Hayes, Josh Groban, Avril Lavigne, and NF. Profitt produced rapper/singer/songwriter NF’s 2017 single which which went six-times platinum, hit #1 on Billboard’s US Mainstream Top 40 chart, and surpassed a billion streams worldwide. Furthermore, Tommee’s cover of Linkin Park’s “In The End” has accumulated over 75 billion worldwide views/streams across all platforms. His other productions include 9 RIAA certified Platinum singles, 21 Gold singles, 2 Platinum albums, and 1 Gold album. Check out Tommee’s website here: https://www.tommeeprofitt.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Riley Taylor sat down with Seth Mosley to discuss “Demo Production for Dummies.” The episode was recorded with our live online audience from our Song Chasers Community. You can learn more about Song Chasers at joinsongchasers.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Riley Taylor sat down with Seth Mosley to discuss “Demo Production for Dummies.” The episode was recorded with our live online audience from our Song Chasers Community. You can learn more about Song Chasers at joinsongchasers.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.