Making Music for Brands - Interviews with Insiders: Genevieve Vincent

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This is a super inspiring / enlightening conversation with Genevieve Vincent - LA based music composer and producer crafting remarkable music for film, moving media, concert, and her very own project: darkDARK.

There is so much to learn from this conversation for all of you musicians and craftspeople who dream of making music your full time occupation.

Genevieve very quickly rose to the top of the music / brands industry becoming an Executive Producer running a music production company.

And then one day - just like that - she left the prestigious post as a "boss" to become an intern. 😱

What?! Yup - you read that right.

Why? Keep watching to find out what dedicated pros do to reach their dreams.

You can speed this one up - but don't skip it.

This is the kind of stuff they won't teach you at Berklee...and Genevieve should know because that's where she graduated from.

Timestamps for the Interview:

1:00 when did Genevieve know she wanted to be a full time musician

2:21 about her single mom supporting her music dreams

3:12 do you need formal music education to succeed? What does it actually take to succeed?

6:30 On not necessaraily doing things the "right way"

7:50 On Genevieve's career path

9:30 the world of music and brands as an opportunity for musicians today + future

12:17 the creative / pragmatic way Genevieve went about her first job in the world of music + brands

15:30 What to do when you’re given an opportunity - when the door opens….

17:10 How to handle your interview / meeting within the industry

18:00 On having to do non-musical things as a part of your work

20:00 On doing the extra things / being mindful / alert to the needs of others

23:00 for the younger folks - you might consider becoming an intern at a music production co.

25:00 How she would choose freelance musicians to hire

27:35 The qualities she looked for in freelance composers

31:00 On reliability as a factor in choosing composers

31:50 What should people do to stand out as a composer (when contacting the industry)?

35:00 How to contact people - specific tips from Genevieve

36:30 Word of Mouth / Referral is SuperPower

37:00 Unconventional Ways of Making a First impression

39:50 On falling back on your relationships when things turn tough

40:20 On entertainment lawyers as possible source of contacts + referrals

41:50 Do justice to the people who refer you - your relationships will save you

43:00 Your behaviour in the business will be your brand - your friends / reputation will help you

45:00 On her transition from executive producer big shot into an intern for a composer - key lessons!

48:00 On her life as a composer doing many different things (ads being one of them)

50:00 On buyout agreements with musicians you collaborate with + money ethics

52:30 Her advice on how musicians can break into the world of music / brands

54:22 Genevieve’s biggest / most practical advice: the lowest hanging fruit

55:20 What NOT to do / What NOT to say - this will kill your career before it even starts.

58:00 Enthusiasm + Seriousness + Keeping it Short

Hope this inspires and informs those of you who are on their way!

Genevieve's website:
https://www.genevievevincent.com/about

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Hugs
Tommy Zee
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