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Ep.143 Navigating the Music Industry with VocalizeU's Big Billy Clark & Elliott O'Connor
Description
To help us kickstart the year Alexa is joined by VocalizeU’s very own Big Billy Clark and Elliott O’Connor who were here to help us and the singers we work with navigate the music industry. VocalizeU is a 10-day immersive artist program offering a 360° music education with performance, identity, production, songwriting, theatre, and management.
KEY MOMENTS
‘There’s a lack of artist development at major labels which is why artists are forced to do it themselves’
‘No matter where you are as an artist, stay true to who you are. People can see authenticity’
‘It’s important to have a story that’s relatable to people’
‘Sometimes the box you check is not what they’re looking for right now’
RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS
- Artists mentioned: Billie Eilish; Nicki Minaj; Ariana Grande; Drake; The Weeknd
- ChatGPT
- Ayanna Sealy Performance Coach
- Dave Stroud: @dsvocalstudio
ABOUT THE GUEST
VocalizeU: VocalizeU is a 10-day, all-inclusive immersive artist development intensive program that provides an intensive 360° music education experience with performance training, artist identity, production, songwriting, musical theatre, music management, and much more!
Taught and mentored by music professionals, executives and Grammy winning artists, our artists receive individual attention to develop their artistry in a safe and structured environment.
Led by Music Executives Big Billy Clark & Elliott O'Connor, whose experience spans both sides of label business and artist management. Elliott's independent record label and artists have reached over 1 billion+ streams on Spotify alone and sells out national tours. Billy steers the careers of many Billboard chart-topping and award winning artists. Their collective knowledge of music applies to their approach to the VU experience and their passion to provide a practical artist development program for a sustainable and healthy music career.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Guest Website:
Social Media:
- Youtube: VocalizeU 2024: Define & Design Your Artist Journey
- Instagram: @vocalizeu
- @bigbillyclark
- @elliottoconnor
VocalizeU Discount Code: HOLIDAY500 + BAST350
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