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Brandi Carlile on Career Struggles, Grammys and Creating Her Own Festival
Over the course of a nearly 15-year recording career, Brandi Carlile’s ascent has been nothing to joke about. She’s been winning rave reviews since the ... -
How to Find Your Artistic Identity and Signature Sound
Most artists aspire to be a “star.” To accomplish that you must stand out––apart from all the other artists doing the same thing. The success ... -
Songwriter Profile: Jake Scott - The Lyrical Language of Love and Life
Singer-songwriter, producer and musician Jake Scott uses the term “crockpot songwriter” to describe his creative process. “I always have four or five ideas that are ... -
Executive Profile: Jason Kates - Co-Founder/President Clearpath Alerts, LLC
A musician himself, as well as a reader of Music Connection, Jason Kates has been creating technology companies since 1995. In 2017, he united one ... -
DIY Spotlight: STF
Stefan Poole, aka STF (pronounced Stef), is a man of diverse musical taste and inspiration. Michael Jackson, for his “commitment to every note, every move.” ... -
Close Up: Barefoot Recording
Eric Valentine’s “Little Playground”: From 2000-2018, veteran producer Eric Valentine was the primary occupant of Barefoot Recording in Hollywood, using what he called “my little ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Arun Bali (Save the Day)
Nashville musician Arun Bali is best known as the guitarist for New Jersey rock band Saves the Day. But in recent years he’s added producer ... -
Out Take: Tony Morales, Composer (Elena of Avalor, Wish Man)
Emmy-nominated composer Tony Morales has recently been nominated for an Annie Award for his score work on the Disney series Elena of Avalor. Though he ... -
Ellis Sorkin - Connecting Artists with the Right Studio
Nearly 40 years ago, recording engineer Ellis Sorkin discovered an industry gap: a service was needed to refer artists to studios commensurate with their needs. ... -
23andMe at The GRAMMY Gift Lounge
What sort of DNA does it take to become a GRAMMY-winning musician? We probably won’t know the answer to that question for at least a ...
