About this episode

Tim interviews Mike Giangreco about building successful songwriters and creative careers in the evolving music industry.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Mike Giangreco, President of A&R and Publishing at Big Loud, to discuss what it takes to build successful songwriters and creative careers in today's music industry. Mike shares his journey from growing up in Tennessee and discovering the music business through Belmont University to working his way up through internships before eventually leading one of Nashville's premier publishing teams. The conversation explores the evolving role of publishers, the importance of developing writers as individuals, and why every songwriter requires a unique strategy rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. From identifying exceptional talent to building creative ecosystems and adding value wherever you can, Mike offers practical insight for anyone hoping to build a lasting career in music publishing, A&R, or songwriting.

People in this episode

Host: Tim

Guest: Mike Giangreco

Topics covered

• music publishing
• songwriters
• creative careers
• A&R
• Nashville music industry
• individual strategies

Keywords

• music publishing
• A&R
• songwriters
• creative careers
• Nashville
• Big Loud
• individual strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Loud, Belmont University, Nashville

Places: Tennessee

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