Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros

In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley and Maggie Youngs sit down with Jerry Negrotto to dive into an often-overlooked topic in the music industry: mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Drawing from his personal journey and his work with the NOTHING HIDDEN movement, Jerry shares powerful insights and practical tools to help songwriters and artists stay grounded in an industry that never slows down. Being a musician isn’t just about writing songs and playing shows—it’s about caring for your mind, heart, and soul. Don’t miss this encouraging and insightful conversation!

In today's episode, Seth Mosley and Riley Taylor sit down with the Song Chasers Community to share their insights on what NOT to do in a co-writing session. Drawing from their personal experiences, they dive into fourteen key mistakes to avoid, offering valuable tips to help make your collaborations more successful.

We're back!! It’s Riley Taylor, your Song Chasers Community Manager at Full Circle Music, and we’re kicking off this season with a bang! Join me, Seth Mosley, Maggie Youngs, and X O’Connor as we pull back the curtain on what’s new at Full Circle Music and tackle some of the hottest topics in the music industry.💡 This Episode’s Big Questions:Can you stay authentic while chasing algorithms?How do we manage the relentless pressure of social media?Is AI an artist’s ultimate tool—or their biggest competition?Get ready for some honest insights, bold opinions, and practical advice you can use in your music journey. Let’s dive in! 🌟

In this episode, X O’Connor interviews Jacob “BIZ” Morris. They discuss a wide range of topics including session etiquette, what its like working in Atlanta, How they got to where they are now, and how labels and artists get in touch with the recording studio to book sessions. Jacob is a Grammy award winning mixing engineer and one of the presidents at Reach Records in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this episode, X O’Connor interviews Jacob “BIZ” Morris. They discuss a wide range of topics including session etiquette, what its like working in Atlanta, How they got to where they are now, and how labels and artists get in touch with the recording studio to book sessions. Jacob is a Grammy award winning mixing engineer and one of the presidents at Reach Records in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this episode, Riley Taylor and Seth Mosely sat down with Alex Akimov to talk about the future of the music industry. Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Akimov started working as a full-time musician. He now runs a youtube channel talking all about how to promote your music and effectively reach new audiences.Here is Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsadvertising

In this episode, Riley Taylor and Seth Mosely sat down with Alex Akimov to talk about the future of the music industry. Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Akimov started working as a full-time musician. He now runs a youtube channel talking all about how to promote your music and effectively reach new audiences.Here is Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsadvertising

In part two of this episode, Tim Hunze discusses the ins and outs of Music publishing. He also talks about what makes a song desirable for music publishers. Tim Hunze is currently the VP of publishing at Big Machine Music. Tim has also worked for anthem music as Genral Manager and many other companies.

In this episode, Tim Hunze discusses the ins and outs of music publishing. He also talks about what makes a song desirable for music publishers. Tim Hunze is currently the VP of publishing at Big Machine Music. Tim has also worked for anthem music as General Manager and many other companies.