“We want to make sure the artists are being paid when their music is played.” - Quentin
“The only constant in the music industry is change.” - Quentin
Welcome to SZN 5 of Go Produce! I’m your Show Host, Big Lou! Our mission is to be the go-to community for Indie Artists looking to kick off or level up their careers and to empower the creative entrepreneur providing them with all the resources they require to reach and exceed their goals. We seek to have all committed Indie Music Artists - and their communities - profit off of their passion.
SmArtist Shoutout
Jellifish - Musician, Artist, & Engineer
Show Notes
SmArtists, Quentin Burgess is Music Canada’s Director of Communications, where he is responsible for developing and overseeing the organization’s communications and marketing strategies and for managing Music Canada's online development projects. Quentin has a technical background in music, previously working as a live sound technician in London, Ontario, as well as at sea onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. He is a graduate of Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts and Audio Post Production programs and is a member of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund’s Board of Directors.
Key Questions I Asked
1. How do artists directly benefit from the work done at Music Canada?
2. What has been your greatest challenge with this work?
3. What are Music Cities?
Hot Topics
1. Keeping up with change in the music industry.
2. How record labels decide who they work with.
3. Contract literacy.
My Favourite Quote
“The opportunities in this business go to the people in the room.” - Quentin
It’s not the easiest thing to know which room to be in. That’s why you’ve got to knock on so many doors. I know I’ve used many excuses to not approach people and it has only affected me negatively. Talk to people. Be friendly. Listen to what other people have to say and grow with them. Being present and being kind will help you find those opportunities that you are looking for.
Connect with Quentin Burgess:
“We want to make sure the artists are being paid when their music is played.” - Quentin
“The only constant in the music industry is change.” - Quentin
Welcome to SZN 5 of Go Produce! I’m your Show Host, Big Lou! Our mission is to be the go-to community for Indie Artists looking to kick off or level up their careers and to empower the creative entrepreneur providing them with all the resources they require to reach and exceed their goals. We seek to have all committed Indie Music Artists - and their communities - profit off of their passion.
SmArtist Shoutout
Jellifish - Musician, Artist, & Engineer
Show Notes
SmArtists, Quentin Burgess is Music Canada’s Director of Communications, where he is responsible for developing and overseeing the organization’s communications and marketing strategies and for managing Music Canada's online development projects. Quentin has a technical background in music, previously working as a live sound technician in London, Ontario, as well as at sea onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. He is a graduate of Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts and Audio Post Production programs and is a member of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund’s Board of Directors.
Key Questions I Asked
1. How do artists directly benefit from the work done at Music Canada?
2. What has been your greatest challenge with this work?
3. What are Music Cities?
Hot Topics
1. Keeping up with change in the music industry.
2. How record labels decide who they work with.
3. Contract literacy.
My Favourite Quote
“The opportunities in this business go to the people in the room.” - Quentin
It’s not the easiest thing to know which room to be in. That’s why you’ve got to knock on so many doors. I know I’ve used many excuses to not approach people and it has only affected me negatively. Talk to people. Be friendly. Listen to what other people have to say and grow with them. Being present and being kind will help you find those opportunities that you are looking for.
Connect with Quentin Burgess: