Inside Music Valley
Steve Jaz | Music Valley StudiosMost music professionals are told to choose. Chase the stage, or chase a steady income. Play for love, or play for a living. That choice is a myth, and it's cost too many talented people their careers. The industry runs on people who've turned their craft into a career. Artists who tour and teach. Producers who build studios. Coaches who mentor the next generation. That's the real path, and almos... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Two key staff departures. One brutal hiring grind. And a founder pulled straight back into the trenches when he'd spent years building past that.
In this episode, I break down what actually happened in May when a staff member gave notice sooner tha... more
I built Music Valley without a business degree, without a mentor, and without anyone telling me how to actually run the thing once the music stopped being the hard part. Turns out, playing your instrument was never going to be the hard part. In this ... more
20 years. One student to eighteen staff. Lorenzo built his academy (www.musicea.com.au) from a shoebox with no piano to a studio he painted himself, with his dad and son beside him. Steve sits down with an old conservatorium friend to unpack the ulti... more
Mark toured arenas across South Africa and Botswana with Planet Shakers. He's produced gospel and jazz for major artists, studied at Berklee, and rebuilt his career from scratch after moving to Melbourne. In this episode he gets real about what happe... more
Ready to find your path in the music industry? Book a free call with Music Valley: www.musicvalley.com.au
Leon went from college graduate to Instructor, to Operations Supervisor & Assistant Trainer at Music Valley in under two years. He was just 23... more
Gene Leone took the long way into music. Real estate. Corporate sales. A layoff that forced him to bet on himself. In this episode, Gene gets honest about why traditional music education produces skilled players who can't survive in the real world, w... more
Martin is a Berkeley grad, philosopher, and the strategic mind behind Music Valley's ensemble program. And he'll tell you straight: what makes or breaks a musician has almost nothing to do with how well they play. In this episode: how to handle band ... more
Apply at www.conyfer.com and use the code Music Valley to get prioritised. Ready to find your path in the music industry? Book a free call with Music Valley at www.musicvalley.com.au Shayini is the co-founder of Conyfer, an invite only distribution p... more
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Apple Podcasts5Jag Jassel
Australia8 years ago - Usm review!
A truely wonderful team at usm and definitely one of the best mentors to learn from! They have the entire package with experience and passion for the industry and most importantly the clients! I’m blessed to be a part of the family here and wish success and good fortune for everyone at usm! I can only imagine what the future will hold for the upcoming artists and hope they become as big and great as the fantastic mentors teaching! A special thanks to Steve for have a great vision and seeing pote... more
Apple Podcasts5clarkus89Australia8 years ago - Easy to listen to and very inspirational
Informative, inspirational and really encouraging.
Apple Podcasts5VeganprincessAustralia9 years ago - Insightful, real and relevant
The perfect resource and podcast for any musician seeking to grow their influence, transform their mindset and apply strategic principals to make a living in the music business.
Apple Podcasts5UniversalJazAustralia9 years ago
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A practical, career-focused series spotlighting what it takes to build a sustainable path in the music industry. Episodes center on reinvention, leadership in creative teams, and turning craft into a viable business—from touring and teaching to running studios and distribution partnerships. Listeners hear candid stories of career pivots, mentorship, organizational systems, and artist-first strategies that help professionals monetize skills, manage teams, and scale creative ventures without sacrificing artistic integrity. The show often features educators, producers, and executives who share concrete tactics, from onboarding and KPI tracking to rights ownership and artist development, making it valuable for anyone aiming to turn passion into... more
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2. Gene Leone
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