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In this Weekly Workshop video, guest speaker, Robby Towns, answers questions on digital strategy for artists and songwriters.Robby Towns is a 15-year managerial and professional services veteran. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s degree in Music Business from New York...

By NSAI Membership Representative, Kayleigh Shoemaker

“When should I join a PRO?” As an NSAI membership representative, I meet with members all the time and this is one of the most frequently asked questions. The answer is it depends on you and your goals. First, of all what is a...

Michael Omartian and Brad Nowell discuss what a producer's role is within a label deal, using their professional experiences in A&R to provide further insight.

Director of A&R at Warner Music Nashville Stephanie Davenport discusses how labels find artists, what they're looking for, and what you can expect from a record deal.

By Heath Baumhor

Heath is an agent with APA’s Contemporary Music department. His clients include Jessie James Decker, Jacob Whitesides, The Weeks, Becca Mancari, Humming House, Jonathan Tyler, Jade Jackson, Royal Teeth, Elise Davis, Sister Hazel, Gaelic Storm, and Yacht Rock Revue.

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Atlantic Records & Warner Music Nashville's Devin Dawson recounts his journey from Belmont student to signed recording artist, and how the music industry in Nashville operates differently than that of New York and Los Angeles.