I offer one-on-one consultation and administrative services for record labels and artists, with a focus on music publishing and a little bit of creativity coaching thrown in.

I brainstorm with my clients to create ideas for breaking through and expanding awareness without compromising artistic output. I can audit the label or artist’s present landscape and deliver suggestions, such as social media and website optimization, determining strengths in the current catalog, and potential plans moving forward. Though I provide some tactics, my emphasis is on long-term strategy — so if your primary goal is quickly increasing Facebook followers, then I might not be the best fit.

I’m also lucky to share my passion for music publishing by helping others secure their catalogs. My clients are songwriters, label managers, band members, and musicians who are building a repertoire of songs with tangible value. They know that enforceable ownership of their music is the only way to engage this value fully and that this control of rights is a cornerstone of the modern music business.

A wise man once said, “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” This nugget is never truer than in our industry. Together we’ll come up with surprising ideas, outside-of-the-box solutions, and creative strategies to raise attention for your label or recording project so you’ll be ready when opportunity strikes.

Email me for more information and to schedule a get-to-know-me call: [email protected]

Here are some kind words from past clients:

The ideas that Michael comes up with are fresh and forward-looking and his advice has been invaluable to me. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Toni Tennille (Captain & Tennille)

Michael’s understanding of how this business works beneath the surface is both invaluable and uncommon. Our dialogue always leads to forward thinking solutions.

DJ Three (Hallucienda)

Michael is equally knowledgeable about the US and foreign markets, and I can always trust his judgment, commitment, and follow-through on projects that we work on together.

Gavin Hardkiss (Hardkiss Music)

Michael always puts a lot of thought into the execution of any project. His knowledge and expertise in the industry continue to make him a great fit for our label.

Derrick Daisey (Cold Busted)

8D Industries provided excellent advice and analysis regarding our label’s online assets, delivering multiple actionable recommendations. This agency’s work is timely and valuable.

Dday One (The Content Label)

Michael is extremely helpful and knowledgable about the ins-and-outs of this ever-changing music industry. He’s been an invaluable resource.

Frank Cueto (E1sbar/All Good Funk Alliance)

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