AIMP: Nashville Pubcast
This is the Association of Independent Music Publishers, Nashville Pubcast. Hosted by Big Machine Music's Vice President Of Publishing, Tim Hunze. Bi-weekly, you'll be informed of issues in the world of music publishing, and gain insight as a songwriter maneuvering your career. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org.
Episodes
01:35 – What led Nikki Sanz from touring to founding a tech company?
03:33 – Did she always see herself as an entrepreneur, and how did she get started?
08:02 – How does GIGGS vet users and build trust in the community?
10:29 – Who’s using GIGGS: artists, management, or both?
13:20 – What was the first major success moment that validated her idea?
14:13 – Any user stories that stuck with her on a personal level?
20:00 – Why giving back a...
01:00 – How did working with Jimmy Bowen shape Scott’s early studio approach?
08:32 – What was it like producing Gwen Stefani’s latest album?
12:39 – What are the biggest changes Scott has seen in the music industry over the years?
17:22 – What qualities does Scott look for before committing to an artist?
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02:23 – What made Scott Hendricks want to get into the music business?
13:35 – What makes a great producer? Is it ears, feel, or technical skill?
17:39 – Why is it important for new producers to try—even if they feel unprepared?
19:13 – What does it take to lead professional musicians effectively in the studio?
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music
03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry
05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song catalogs
08:26 – Early success with George Strait and others
09:09 – What makes a great record executive and song plugger
11:19 – How face-to-face relationships built Music Row’s foundation
14:20 – Reinventing yourself through industry cha...
01:08 – Katie’s journey from small-town violinist to SVP at BMG
03:46 – How her experience as an artist shapes her A&R approach
05:22 – What A&R really looks like day-to-day—bridging the artist and the label
08:36 – How Katie helps an artist build a project from scratch
11:16 – What draws her to an artist and how she discovers new talent
15:04 – The “secret sauce” behind BMG’s current artist success stories
18:10 – How Jelly Roll’s team ...
Introduction to Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R at Warner Records
Tim kicks off by introducing Kelly and asking her to share her journey to Warner Records.
Kelly’s Start in the Music Industry
Kelly discusses her internship at TKO Management, working with Toby Keith, and how she found her passion for A&R.
Advice from Cliff Audretch on Publishing and A&R
Kelly explains the advice she received from Cliff Audretch, encouraging her to start in publi...
Tim emphasizes the need for artists and industry professionals to prioritize self-care, highlighting resources like MusicCares, Music Health Alliance, and Porter's Call that provide support for creatives. He also reflects on the strength of the Nashville music community and the importance of giving back.
MusicCares: https://www.musicares.org/
Music Health Alliance: https://www.musichealthalliance.com/
Porter's Call: https://www.porter...
Karen Kosowski is a multi-genre writer and producer based in Nashville, TN, with roots in Winnipeg, Canada. Known for her expertise across pop, country, and rock, she combines formal music training with over 20 years of experience in songwriting, production, and engineering. Her versatility shines as she takes on roles as a writer, producer, and mixer, bringing a Swiss-army-knife approach to every project.
0:50 - Were you an artist ...
0:50 - What are the first few things you discuss with a new songwriter when you decide to work with them?
8:18 - Advances - what are the current ranges for new deals?
17:42 - Surrounding yourself with the right people in order to grow
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0:50 - What does a typical influencer campaign look like? How does it begin?
3:35 - What are some basic things artists can do to build out their social media?
7:38 - Eyes vs. Engagement: Is one more important than the other?
14:10 - What are some key components of a successful campaign?
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1:02 - What is your daily routine generally like?
5:08 - How do you deal with promoting a song that you’re not necessarily in love with? Are you able to pitch something that you don’t connect with at a deeper level?
11:18 - Is the radio promotion space collaborative or is it mostly competition?
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
0:40 - Give us a quick summary of the indie label landscape? What do they offer that may be different from the traditional models?
04:28 - If I’m an independent artist, what do you as an indie label need/expect from me?
07:21 - At what level of artist are you and your team looking for? Is there a metric?
12:57 - Can you identify the key benefits of artists who choose indie models over some of the major models?
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0:50 - Discuss how the writing room and the process of rewriting songs has changed over the years and how do you approach it?
6:17 - How do you find your role within a writing room? How do you deal with conflict?
12:00 - What are some of the challenges you face within the writing room?
16:49 - How have you been adjusting to this era where the standards of working with newer songwriters lessened?
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4:13 - What was your plan/strategy to build Position Music?
7:00 - If I’m an artist, how can I get my foot in the door with sync?
10:30 - What is it about the company that has made it so successful?
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4:36 - Explain the skillset that’s needed to start in the sync business
8:37 - Any advice on what a newcomer could do to be ahead of the game?
16:20 - Music supervisors are generally looking for music that’s “easily cleared,” can you explain what that means?
18:36 - Talk to us about Version LLC and The Sync Room. How can people sign up?
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
7:00 - What are the pillars of the Music Row Build?
9:09 - What motivated you to take on this leadership role?
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
0:44 - Hannah Babitt
1:40 - Katie Jelen
2:51 - Paul DiGiovanni
4:42 - Ward Guenther
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
0:44 - Hannah Babitt
2:06 - Katie Fagan
5:13 - Martha Earls
6:11 - Patch Culbertson
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
0:44 - Hannah Babitt
1:52 - Katie Fagan
2:43 - Katie Jelen
3:40 - Patch Culbertson
The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
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