Course curriculum
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1
Getting Started
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Start Here! Welcome to the Billboard 500 Club
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2
Advanced Golden Ear Gym
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June 12 2024 - Watch Replay
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June 29 2024 - Watch Replay
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July 15 2024 - Watch Replay
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August 3 2024 - Watch Replay
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August 23 2024 - Watch Replay
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August 31 2024 - Watch Replay
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September 16 2024 - Watch Replay
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September 23 2024 - Watch Replay
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November 25th 2024 - Watch Replay
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December 23rd 2024 - Watch Replay
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3
2024
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January 13- Reverence for AI, Best Year Ritual, Earworms, Creating Balance in Your Life
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January 28- Run Through in Fadr- Helping with Efficiency in Production and Live Shows with Scotty
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February 10- Communication- What We Feel, Ideas We are Trying to Convey and Create and, Business We are Trying to Nail Down
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February 24- Interconnectedness of Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Aspects, Pushing Boundaries, Intentions and Visibility and Creative Risk-Taking
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March 9- Technology in Music, Ethics, Achieving Success and Overcoming Norms and, Music Industry's Dark Side Discussed
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March 23- The Significance of Nuance in Music, Complexities of AI-Generated Music in Relation to Copyright, Drawing Inspiration from Dreams and, Embracing Imperfection
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April 13- Creating Successful Music With Unique Perspectives, Musics Ability to Shape Cultures, Importance of Being a Finisher, Balancing Collaboration and Creative Independence
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April 27- Having a Clear Narrative, Emotional Connection, and Unique Perspective for Storytelling, Honesty in the Music Industry, Misuse of Power, and the the Concept of Feeling Lost
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May 11- Analyzing the Success of Max Martin, Mentorship and Lineage, Impact of Melodic Patterns, Failure as Learning Opportunity and Importance of Critical Listening
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May 25- Repeating Fundamental Elements, Emotional Interpretation in Music, Musical Patterns Analysis and, The Art of Creating Catchy Melodies
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June 8- Auto-Tune Usage and Audio Quality, Improving Live Performances, Community Building Through Social Media and Importance of Constructive Feedback
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June 22- Achieving Sustainability, Strategies for Promoting Music in the Digital Age, Diminishing Role of Music Managers, 'Victim' Mindset, Persistence is Key and, Initiating Client Conversations
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July 13- Building a Trusted Team, Importance of Consistent Output, Understand Where Fans are Listening, Businesses with Questionable Practices, Great Talent Leading to False Belief, Finding Genuine Individuals in The Music Industry
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July 27- Preventing Sound from being Overwhelmed, Analyzing the Spice Girls Music, Retail Strategies, Importance of Building Trust, Targeted Advertising and, Fostering Connections
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August 10- Challenges and Realities of the Music Industry, Maintaining Relationships, Importance of Constant Feedback, Failures Do Not Define Growth, Improving Performance, Expanding Skills, and Finding One's Style
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August 24- The Value of Learning from Others, Exploring Unconventional Methods, Importance of a Dedicated and Passionate Team, Self-Reinvention and Starting Anew, Embracing Individuality and, K-Pop Content Strategy
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September 14- Part 1 - Shifts Due to Social Media, Effectiveness of Email Campaigns, AI Swarming, Rise Above the Competition, Importance of Self Reflection and Adaptability
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September 14- Part 2 - Shifts Due to Social Media, Effectiveness of Email Campaigns, AI Swarming, Rise Above the Competition, Importance of Self Reflection and Adaptability
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September 28 - Practice for Wealth Creation, Unique Marketing Approaches, Importance of Repetition, Songwriting Techniques for Improvement and, Creative Stimulation
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October 12 Part 1- Maintaining a Strong Identity and Belief System, Manipulation in Entertainment, Utilizing Tune Pipe and, Strategies for Cross-Promotion and Alliance Building,
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October 12 Part 2- Maintaining a Strong Identity and Belief System, Manipulation in Entertainment, Utilizing Tune Pipe and, Strategies for Cross-Promotion and Alliance Building,
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October 26 Part 1 - Success Is Not Solely Dependent on Talent, Talent vs. Marketing, Standing for Something Beyond Your Music, Importance of Building Your Own Brand Yourself
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October 26 Part 2 - Success Is Not Solely Dependent on Talent, Talent vs. Marketing, Standing for Something Beyond Your Music, Importance of Building Your Own Brand Yourself
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November 9 Part 1 - Business Negotiation Strategies, Importance of Intake and Outreach for Building a Sustainable Music Business, Impact of Belief and Dynamic Thought Shifts, Holding High Standards and Balancing Quality and Budget in Projects
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November 9 Part 2 - Business Negotiation Strategies, Importance of Intake and Outreach for Building a Sustainable Music Business, Impact of Belief and Dynamic Thought Shifts, Holding High Standards and Balancing Quality and Budget in Projects
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November 24 Part 1 -
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November 24 Part 2 -
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December 14 - Fundamentals and Nuances, Fear of Making Mistakes, Promoting Music Effectively, Following Your Heart, Maintaining Urgency and Passion for Success.
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December 28 Part 1- Final Private Mentorship, Focusing on Consistency, AI's Impact on Job Market, BreakThru Program, Accountability in Music and, Personal Growth
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December 28 Part 2 - Final Private Mentorship, Focusing on Consistency, AI's Impact on Job Market, BreakThru Program, Accountability in Music and, Personal Growth
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2023
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January 14- Grow Organic Fanbase, Novelty in Every Song, Intentions in Music and Distraction vs. Taking Breaks
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January 28- Success in Todays Generation, Texture in Songs and Quick Music Video Review
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February 8- Experience and Expectation, Brand and Music, Building Networks and Making Music You Would Listen To
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February 22- Sustaining your Career, Serving your Ego, Finding Genres and Grand Goals
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March 13- Disconnect: Gathering Knowledge and Acquiring Skills, Make Time for Me, Comfortable with Criticism and Emotional Energy
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March 25- Defining Dedication and Care, What Makes a Great Song in Todays Environment, Confidence in Practice and Immersing in Production
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April 8- Music Business Take Over Moves, Being Ahead of the Curve, Proximity in the Industry and Kpop Syncs.
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April 22 - Reality and Myths of Music Business, Creating your Own Success, Business Organization and Production Tones
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May 13- Understanding Your Studio, Accountability, Honesty and Showing Up for Your Career
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May 27- Breakdown of Grammy Songwriters and Producers
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June 10- Goals in Music, Systematic Breakdown of Music Industry and Growing Network Grows Business
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June 24- Working through Being Stuck, Top 10 Billboard Chart Song Breakdown
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July 8- Club getting Big Opportunities, Timeless Singer Songwriters, Layering Elements and Getting the Right Alignment
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July 22- Deep Dive and Breakdown of Melodic Structure and Musics Physical Impact
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August 12- Personal Accountability for Your Career, Removing Yourself, and Honest Approach.
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August 26- Mindset Shift- Make Peers Notice You, Make Your Process Effortless, The "It Factor"
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September 9- Words Aligned with Actions, Impossible to Be Great Without Studying, Where Greatness Comes From
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September 23- Realizing What Makes You Successful, Sourcing for Information- Psychology of Getting to the Subconscious
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Oct 14- Keyboard Shortcuts, Organizing Macro and Being Open to the Idea of the Hit Song Formula
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Oct 28- Sound Frequency and Mind Stimuli, Run Through of Splice, and Using Vocal as Structure
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November 25- Evolving Music Industry, Shifts to Conscious Creation, Marketing and Fan Connection with AI, Songwriting Authenticity, and Self- Accountability
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December 9- Understanding the Music Industry, Passion to Improve, Radio Song Success, Songwriting Unpredictability and, Having Genuine Reactions to Your Music
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December 23- Deeper Understanding of Songwriting, Sia's Talent for Creating Emotion, Importance of Paying Attention to Detail and Pursuit of Perfection
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2022
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January- Royalty Collection, Limited Beliefs and Skill Building
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February- Communication, Lawyers and Lawsuits, Victim Playing. NFTs, The Block Chain and Micro-Negotiation
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March- Network, Thinking Big, Thought Process. Goal Setting and VRIN
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April- Defining Success to You. Being The CEO of Your Company
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May- Lasting and Authenticity in the Music Industry and Production Session
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June- Industry Stories, Drugs, Culture, Reality Check and Goal Setting
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July- More Industry Stories, Statistical Breakdown and Universal Music
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August- Full Q&A
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September- Analytics and Networking, True Intention within Yourself and Finding True Alignment Outside
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October- Ego, Real Recognizing Real, and Personal Advice
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November- Club Development, Sync Extension, Intentional Music Industry
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December- Disconnect- Have to be Done to Could be Done, Mainstream Conciseness, Modern Tech Advancements, Power of Songs and Connection of People, Generation of Digital Database
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6
2021
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January- Be Undeniable in Your Artistry
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February- Lauren Dyson and Competing in the Music Industry
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March- Master Your Skills and Increasing Your Value
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April- Mistakes in Careers and Contracts
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May- Focus on Energy and Overall Intention, Fine Tuning your Craft and Steve D'Annunzio
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June- Fundamental Elements, Calibrating your Energy and Personally Invested
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August- Mario Marchetti and Being a Collaborator
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July- Live Production with Lauren Dyson and Sam Heights
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September- Separation of Talent and Success and Knowing Business- Contract Negotiation
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October- Business Breakdown and Introduction and Goal Setting and Mindset Calibration
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November- Reality of the Music Industry and Getting/ Using Leverage
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December- Seeing and Knowing Gold, Working with PROs
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