Building Bridges: The Power of Relationships in the Music Industry

The Vocal Lab Collective

Welcome to another episode of The Vocal Lab Collective! In this episode, hosts Shelby Rollins and Jason Catron are joined by the amazing Sarah Robbins from Mailbox Money Music. Get ready for an insightful conversation packed with valuable advice on the significance of relationships and networking in the music industry.

Episode Highlights:

- Introduction to Sarah Robbins:

- Shelby introduces Sarah, sharing how they met and highlighting her impressive journey in the music industry.

- Sarah discusses her background, from working at Big Machine and Big Yellow Dog to founding Mailbox Money Music, which offers publishing, label services, and management.

- The Power of Networking:

- Sarah emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships in the music industry.

- The conversation covers how genuine connections can lead to unexpected opportunities and collaborations.

- Sarah shares her experiences and stories of how networking has played a crucial role in her career and the success of Mailbox Money Music.

- Advice for Aspiring Artists:

- Sarah offers practical tips for artists looking to break into the industry, including the importance of being proactive and reaching out to industry professionals.

- The discussion highlights the benefits of playing live shows, engaging on social media, and seeking mentorship and advice from experienced professionals.

- Building a Supportive Community:

- The episode explores the concept of finding your "people" and the value of creative collaboration.

- Sarah talks about the significance of working with like-minded individuals who share your vision and passion.

- Leveraging Social Media:

- The hosts and Sarah discuss how social media has transformed the way artists connect with their audience and industry professionals.

- Tips on how to effectively use social media to showcase talent and build a following are shared.

Quotes:

Shelby Rollins:

"You need to know who you are because if you don't, someone else in the industry will pop you into the vending machine and out pops the artist they want you to be."

Jason Catron:

"It's crazy how many of my artists don't even take advantage of the relationships and opportunities they have. If you really want to do this, you have to ask and put yourself out there."

Sarah Robbins:

"Social media is a very valuable tool. You don't have to spend a bunch of money. Learn how to market yourself within reason, modestly, and consistently put your music out there."

"Control what you can control and don't worry about the rest so much. Everyone thinks they need to meet this executive or get signed by this major label, but really, it starts with playing shows and putting yourself out there."

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