Comments on: Talking With Producer Manager Zach Katz http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/ Making Sense Of The Music Business In A Digital Age Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:17:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: jordan kayyo boi george http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-36135 jordan kayyo boi george Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:46:25 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-36135 thank's again, i would love to rap on one of your beats, i'm 17 year of age i live in the island call dominica,my name is jordon kayyo boi george i'v produce two records and lot of singles which i think will interest u, from my home studio i'm versilte with lyric, singing and rappin, i do reggae, R&b, hiphop, rap, and write, i spend hours honing this music that i love,you exposing my talent would be a great future for both of us,( my space : blackmarket 101) if you need a demo email me i will send it to u, or u can send me a beat and i can rap or sing over it and send it back to u, thank's see u soon.. kayyo boi thank’s again, i would love to rap on one of your beats, i’m 17 year of age i live in the island call dominica,my name is jordon kayyo boi george i’v produce two records and lot of singles which i think will interest u, from my home studio i’m versilte with lyric, singing and rappin, i do reggae, R&b, hiphop, rap, and write, i spend hours honing this music that i love,you exposing my talent would be a great future for both of us,( my space : blackmarket 101) if you need a demo email me i will send it to u, or u can send me a beat and i can rap or sing over it and send it back to u, thank’s see u soon.. kayyo boi

]]> By: jordan kayyo boi george http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-36134 jordan kayyo boi george Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:25:22 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-36134 17 age from the island of dominica thank's i love your music and beats,and would love to rapi write and prodruce all track, need beats from u on any, when you get a chance check out my my space, thank, i would wanna send you a demo 17 age from the island of dominica thank’s i love your music and beats,and would love to rapi write and prodruce all track, need beats from u on any, when you get a chance check out my my space, thank, i would wanna send you a demo

]]> By: Caoimhín Mc Auley http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-33361 Caoimhín Mc Auley Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:33:20 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-33361 Hello, My name is Caoimhín Mc Auley.I'm 16 and i'm from the north of Ireland. I was hopeing you could lisen to a track I produced and Freestyled the versus. I'm not looking for any record deals, or anything of that sort. I'm just chasing a dream! I want to make music of every genre and I was just hopeing you would take a lisen to my track. I did it about 8 months ago and to be honest I never liked it, the Rhyme was off beat a good but through it and it was the first track I produced and recorded and I was mad nervous. I was just hopeing yo would take a lisen and maybe just give me some advice. Thats all i'm asking nothing else so if you would have a lisen I would really appreciate it and if not well even give me an E mail to let me know. My E mail is 'cevy_fcb_wc@hotmail.com'. Thanks and Peace and Love! Hello, My name is Caoimhín Mc Auley.I’m 16 and i’m from the north of Ireland. I was hopeing you could lisen to a track I produced and Freestyled the versus. I’m not looking for any record deals, or anything of that sort. I’m just chasing a dream! I want to make music of every genre and I was just hopeing you would take a lisen to my track. I did it about 8 months ago and to be honest I never liked it, the Rhyme was off beat a good but through it and it was the first track I produced and recorded and I was mad nervous. I was just hopeing yo would take a lisen and maybe just give me some advice. Thats all i’m asking nothing else so if you would have a lisen I would really appreciate it and if not well even give me an E mail to let me know. My E mail is ‘cevy_fcb_wc@hotmail.com’. Thanks and Peace and Love!

]]> By: Cameron Osteen http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-34730 Cameron Osteen Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:12:35 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-34730 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@ChaseNCashe Hey wsup?? I got a full track by track review of your album, LOVEnd on my blog: http://itty.ca?h=4 check it out!</span></span> @ChaseNCashe Hey wsup?? I got a full track by track review of your album, LOVEnd on my blog: http://itty.ca?h=4 check it out!

]]> By: Link Shrinker http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-34731 Link Shrinker Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:12:20 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-34731 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">I just shrank, http://itty.ca?h=4</span></span> I just shrank, http://itty.ca?h=4

]]> By: Cameron Osteen http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-36680 Cameron Osteen Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:12:35 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-36680 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@ChaseNCashe Hey wsup?? I got a full track by track review of your album, LOVEnd on my blog: http://itty.ca?h=4 check it out!</span></span> @ChaseNCashe Hey wsup?? I got a full track by track review of your album, LOVEnd on my blog: http://itty.ca?h=4 check it out!

]]> By: Cameron Osteen http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-34732 Cameron Osteen Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:41 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-34732 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@MrMcKoy wsup man? i was reading this interview and it kinda reminded of u haha. check it: http://itty.ca?h=4</span></span> @MrMcKoy wsup man? i was reading this interview and it kinda reminded of u haha. check it: http://itty.ca?h=4

]]> By: Link Shrinker http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-34733 Link Shrinker Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:59:57 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-34733 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">I just shrank, http://itty.ca?h=45c0</span></span> I just shrank, http://itty.ca?h=45c0

]]> By: Gwendolyn Sims http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-23518 Gwendolyn Sims Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:03:04 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-23518 Hello Zach My name is Gwendolyn Sims, my son and I had the opportunity to meet with you by way of DJ Casanova. You sent my son a few tracks, and I know you were expecting more concepts from him. I wanted to get some fed back as to your thoughts about Buddy. It all seem to have fallen by the way side. What would be your advise for his future endeavors? I would appreciate your feed back when you have time. And, if you need to reach me personally by cell is (310) 735-3172 My son and I really appreciated the opportunity to have meet you, JR, Tommy. You guys are awesome. Hello Zach
My name is Gwendolyn Sims, my son and I had the opportunity to meet with you by way of DJ Casanova. You sent my son a few tracks, and I know you were expecting more concepts from him. I wanted to get some fed back as to your thoughts about Buddy. It all seem to have fallen by the way side. What would be your advise for his future endeavors? I would appreciate your feed back when you have time. And, if you need to reach me personally by cell is (310) 735-3172
My son and I really appreciated the opportunity to have meet you, JR, Tommy.
You guys are awesome.

]]> By: Nate Rimmel http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-23372 Nate Rimmel Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:36:54 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-23372 Zach makes some great points. When artists contact me for consultations or music production, I generally ask them similar questions: do you have a potential hit record? have you released any product, if so, how many units have you pushed? People want a proven product. The problem is, since this is such a seemingly desirable industry to work in, everyone dubs themselves as a manager, artist, or "producer". To truly become legitimate, you have to invest in yourself. This means creating a perfect product, and honing in on your value. For artists, it's the perfect album. For producers, the perfect submission disc. For managers, getting the artist or producer with their act together, and their product ready to shop. The #1 mistake I see artists and producers making is cutting corners. Master your music, pay for a certified recording engineer, make the PHONE CALL, not the email. Don't save money on the cheap graphic design or cd replication. When I was young, my dad told me "Son, I don't care what profession you choose. You can be a lawyer or a garbage man. But whatever business you decide upon, be the best at your craft." If you don't have the money, save up or get an investment. I have 4 artists who have obtained small business investments between $10k and $30k on an unsigned independent level, simply by asking around. In the end, it all comes down to your intention. If you intend to learn, you will seek those who are knowledgeable. If your judgment and outlook is skewed by pop culture like many, you will find yourself sitting in the studio making music, and hoping to get "discovered". Instead, talk to as many people as possible. Don't stop asking questions, and know your value. As Zach states, if you know your value, you will be able to offer your value to those who have something that you want (contacts to important relationships, etc.) On one hand, it's a bartering business in the sense that you must give a little to get a little. Favor for a favor. If you have no value, then figure out what value you want to have, and give. Then work your way toward honing in your skill sets. Whether you are a great networker, a great musician, singer, producer, manager or leader, find you niche and offer others value. No more being stingy with your music, or your talents. Remember the song: "Love is something if you give it away, you'll end up having more"? Replace the word love with value. Now you have a key to success. N8Beats http://www.NateBeats.com nate.rimmel@gmail.com Zach makes some great points. When artists contact me for consultations or music production, I generally ask them similar questions: do you have a potential hit record? have you released any product, if so, how many units have you pushed? People want a proven product. The problem is, since this is such a seemingly desirable industry to work in, everyone dubs themselves as a manager, artist, or “producer”.

To truly become legitimate, you have to invest in yourself. This means creating a perfect product, and honing in on your value. For artists, it’s the perfect album. For producers, the perfect submission disc. For managers, getting the artist or producer with their act together, and their product ready to shop. The #1 mistake I see artists and producers making is cutting corners. Master your music, pay for a certified recording engineer, make the PHONE CALL, not the email. Don’t save money on the cheap graphic design or cd replication. When I was young, my dad told me “Son, I don’t care what profession you choose. You can be a lawyer or a garbage man. But whatever business you decide upon, be the best at your craft.” If you don’t have the money, save up or get an investment. I have 4 artists who have obtained small business investments between $10k and $30k on an unsigned independent level, simply by asking around.

In the end, it all comes down to your intention. If you intend to learn, you will seek those who are knowledgeable. If your judgment and outlook is skewed by pop culture like many, you will find yourself sitting in the studio making music, and hoping to get “discovered”. Instead, talk to as many people as possible. Don’t stop asking questions, and know your value. As Zach states, if you know your value, you will be able to offer your value to those who have something that you want (contacts to important relationships, etc.) On one hand, it’s a bartering business in the sense that you must give a little to get a little. Favor for a favor. If you have no value, then figure out what value you want to have, and give. Then work your way toward honing in your skill sets. Whether you are a great networker, a great musician, singer, producer, manager or leader, find you niche and offer others value. No more being stingy with your music, or your talents. Remember the song: “Love is something if you give it away, you’ll end up having more”? Replace the word love with value. Now you have a key to success.

N8Beats
http://www.NateBeats.com
nate.rimmel@gmail.com

]]> By: mourad elfarnawany http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-17444 mourad elfarnawany Tue, 19 May 2009 16:21:27 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-17444 Is he on twitter? Hed be a good person to follow. I can only imagine the pearl a wisdom that Mr. Katz spits everyday Is he on twitter? Hed be a good person to follow. I can only imagine the pearl a wisdom that Mr. Katz spits everyday

]]> By: Wade Chestnut http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-15909 Wade Chestnut Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:33:10 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-15909 And what would a good precent for a new producer to offer a decent manager be? And what would a good precent for a new producer to offer a decent manager be?

]]> By: Wade Chestnut http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-13923 Wade Chestnut Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:55:54 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-13923 Thank you for the info. If I have one amazing track that I would like to send to be pitched. What e-mail can I send that to?? Thank you for the info. If I have one amazing track that I would like to send to be pitched. What e-mail can I send that to??

]]> By: Matt http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-11867 Matt Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:36:17 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-11867 I just had the incredible opportunity of meeting with Zach Katz today. You immediately feel his presence...he's the real deal. His level of professionalism and genuine passion for good music is unrivaled..what a great experience, I'll never forget. I just had the incredible opportunity of meeting with Zach Katz today. You immediately feel his presence…he’s the real deal. His level of professionalism and genuine passion for good music is unrivaled..what a great experience, I’ll never forget.

]]> By: stradagized.com » Blog Archive » Producer’s Week over at Makingthemogul.com http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-10821 stradagized.com » Blog Archive » Producer’s Week over at Makingthemogul.com Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:32:04 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-10821 [...] is the scheduled posts. ZACH KATZ (Producer Manager - J.R Rotem) Part 1 | Part 2 THA BIZNESS (Production Team - Young Jeezy “My President Is Black”) MIDI MAFIA [...] [...] is the scheduled posts. ZACH KATZ (Producer Manager – J.R Rotem) Part 1 | Part 2 THA BIZNESS (Production Team – Young Jeezy “My President Is Black”) MIDI MAFIA [...]

]]> By: Purple Chrome http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-10718 Purple Chrome Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:19:30 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-10718 My name's "Purple Chrome" aka Seneca Malcolm (CEO of Purple Chrome Records, Inc.) As an underground Bronx, NY Ghost-Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Pro Tools Engineer, reading this 2 part interview here is the TRUTH! I usually play the cut/background BUT sometimes you have to take on OTHER roles besides just "beat-making" -> for sure! I also humbly suggest constant networking with the "check writer's" aka the people "behind" the artists & NOT just tryna bombard the "Superstars" on Myspace or Twitter lol... <b>*Get @ Me for: Sung Hooks, Songwriting, My Beats, & Engineering (Studio-Time) </b> My name’s “Purple Chrome” aka Seneca Malcolm (CEO of Purple Chrome Records, Inc.)

As an underground Bronx, NY Ghost-Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Pro Tools Engineer, reading this 2 part interview here is the TRUTH! I usually play the cut/background BUT sometimes you have to take on OTHER roles besides just “beat-making” -> for sure! I also humbly suggest constant networking with the “check writer’s” aka the people “behind” the artists & NOT just tryna bombard the “Superstars” on Myspace or Twitter lol…

*Get @ Me for: Sung Hooks, Songwriting, My Beats, & Engineering (Studio-Time)

]]> By: JAS http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-10531 JAS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:23:50 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-10531 GREAT INTERVIEW. NOT MANAGING PRODUCERS BUT I LEARNED A LOT! THANKS FOLLOW ME TWITTER.COM/ATLBEATBATTLE "IF YOU DONT HAVE A PLAN, THAN UR PLANNING TO FAIL" http://twitpic.com/26zdu GREAT INTERVIEW. NOT MANAGING PRODUCERS BUT I LEARNED A LOT! THANKS

FOLLOW ME
TWITTER.COM/ATLBEATBATTLE

“IF YOU DONT HAVE A PLAN, THAN UR PLANNING TO FAIL” http://twitpic.com/26zdu

]]> By: brian http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-10336 brian Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:18:21 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-10336 cant wait til pt 2 cant wait til pt 2

]]> By: Lamar http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-10299 Lamar Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:51:26 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-10299 This was extremely informative, not just for musicians or the creative community, but for anyone who wants to be successful. This was extremely informative, not just for musicians or the creative community, but for anyone who wants to be successful.

]]> By: EvyChase (Evy Chase) http://moearora.com/blog/2009/03/talking-with-producer-manager-zach-katz-part-one/#comment-10297 EvyChase (Evy Chase) Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:45:28 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=1162#comment-10297 <strong>Twitter Comment</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/EvyChase" title="Twitter Comment"> <div title="EvyChase (Evy Chase)" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;padding:0;width:60px;height:60px;background:url(http://moearora.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/chatcatcher/picbg.jpg) no-repeat top;cursor:hand;"> </div> <div title="EvyChase (Evy Chase)" style="float:left;margin-left:-70px;margin-right:10px;padding:0;width:60px;height:60px;background:url(http://purl.org/net/spiurl/EvyChase) no-repeat top;cursor:hand;"> </div> </a> @mikewaxx [link to post] this might straighten out the confusion. was HE in your culinary class<br /><br /> - Posted using Chat Catcher Twitter Comment


@mikewaxx [link to post] this might straighten out the confusion. was HE in your culinary class

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