tag:musiccity101.net,2005:/blogs/blog?p=1Blog2021-11-05T13:39:51-05:00Music City 101falsetag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/67996502021-11-05T13:39:51-05:002023-10-16T09:57:47-05:00Too Busy Doing It To Talk About It!<p>Hey Everybody,</p>
<p>I am sorry I have been so scarce with posting and blogging the second half of this year. Yes, it's true, the music business has come roaring back, at least for small-medium sized clubs. I am fortunate to be working a l l the time. Primarily booking/tour managing/drumming/recording for Aaron Sparling and the Hippies & Cowboys band. But artists I have worked with over the years (David Ball, Adam Fears, Dairy Daughters) are all getting back to work, so there have been lots of opportunities....</p>
<p>In other words, everything I have been telling y'all in my Music City 101 seminars, Music City Mondays video blogs...all that stuff ACTUALLY WORKS! I've been practicing what I preach, and I am grateful to say it is working.</p>
<p>After a recent show, I filmed <a contents="this" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.watch/95bTN8xCri/">this</a> to give you a little more detail. (Yes, that's an actual backstage golf cart pic! You can't make this stuff up!)</p>
<p>Anyway, stay tuned for more content over the winter, once things slow down a bit. I'm learning more all the time, and I look forward to sharing with y'all!</p>
<p>Scott Metko </p>
<p><span class="font_small">Drums/Vocals/Tour Manager/Positive Vibes <br><a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101</a> founder <br>Touring & recording drummer: <a contents="David Ball" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidball.com">David Ball</a>/<a contents="Aaron Sparling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://aaronsparling.com/home">Aaron Sparling</a> and the <a contents="Hippies &amp; Cowboys&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/hippiesandcowboysband/">Hippies & Cowboys </a><br>Lifetime’s "Patsy & Loretta": on-screen drummer for Patsy Cline (streaming now) <br>ABC's 'Nashville': on-screen drummer for Rayna Jaymes (in rerun) <br>615.243.0021 cell <br><a contents="http://scottmetko.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">http://scottmetko.com/</a></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-1-19-00-pm.png" data-link-type="file" href="/files/1150335/screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-1-19-00-pm.png"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/ee92f36eda8e2903756c61c96d7ed5d2e44a35c5/original/screen-shot-2021-11-05-at-1-19-00-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/66971472021-07-24T09:42:22-05:002021-07-24T09:44:22-05:00What’s Your Price? Music City Mondays #34 w/ Kevin Corbo, Full Episode Notes<p>Music City Mondays is an ongoing video series of observations, stories, interviews, and industry tips from me, <a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101</a> founder <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a>. In episode #33 I kicked off the series, with observations from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1848 essay <em>The Law Of Compensation,</em> and how that relates to the sacrifices all of us make to follow our dreams. Working in the music business since I was 10, my observations relate to the goals I’ve set in that industry, sacrifices I’ve made, the dreams I’ve seen come true, and those I am still chasing. </p>
<p>In this week’s episode, I talk to my rhythm brother, bassist <a contents="Kevin Corbo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/kevin.corbo.37">Kevin Corbo</a>. He & I lay down the foundation for <a contents="Aaron Sparling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://aaronsparling.com">Aaron Sparling</a> and the <a contents="Hippies & Cowboys" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/hippiesandcowboysband">Hippies & Cowboys</a> band, playing an average of 5 one-nighters every week. </p>
<p>I don’t usually blog after an interview, but Kevin dropped so many nuggets of GOLD from his (comparatively short) time in the music business, I had to write this and document it all, so y’all get it! Here’s the price that Kevin has paid to follow his dreams: </p>
<p>Initially, Kevin tried to “strong-arm” his way into a successful career in music, trying to name his price of what he felt he was worth. What he found was the MOST successful approach was much simpler: get together with friends, have fun, make music, just doing what he loves to do, and what he came to this town to do. And if you follow Aaron Sparling’s tour calendar, you will see just that: we are working ALL the time. </p>
<p>As far as sacrifices, Kevin realized he has given up a more predictable, mapped-out approach to success: choose a profession, go to school, learn the skills, and apply for work in that field. The entertainment business is not like that. Getting a degree from Berklee, Belmont, or North Texas for example, does NOT guarantee any type of work in the industry. There are no guidance counselors in your senior year, ready to set you up with an audition to be Little Big Town’s guitarist. </p>
<p>Kevin advises 1) taking the time to become skilled at your craft, first and foremost, and 2) develop your personality and attitude to the point where you are easy to work with. </p>
<p>“Being a good hang” is often one of the most important deciding factors, between two people with similar skill levels. Yes, it is possible to continually and consistently work on yourself, as well as your talent. Develop those two areas to the point where people will begin to notice you, and you can command some level of attention in your area. </p>
<p>When the opportunities come, it’s best to choose a team around you (in this case, a band), of people you can trust. People that will allow you to be yourself, but also allow you to check your ego. Be humble, and be a contributing part of that team, rather than trying to stand out, and be the star of that team. </p>
<p>But there is a balance between checking your ego, and taking abuse. Kevin advises you avoid those situations where you are not allowed to speak up, and give opinions or input. In other words, respect yourself to the point where you hold out for situations where you will be respected for what you bring to the band, record label, songwriting team, music tech startup, whatever your dream may be. </p>
<p>There is always a risk of “backing the wrong pony,” but at the same time, it is important to make the artist you work for, as successful as possible. That in turn, leads to your own success. </p>
<p>Kevin sums it up: get the skills you need, be persistent, make the right connections & you will be unstoppable. </p>
<p>I wrap it up with my own observations, but you’ll have to <a contents="watch the video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.watch/v/EOZLoHR6/">watch the video</a> to see that.</p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65542372021-02-20T13:55:07-06:002021-06-29T11:16:48-05:00How To Keep Working With EVERYONE! March 3rd 7 PM CST<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/e68c8d1ff3589b3c8fc234edef7d407b49211580/original/pic.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small">(clockwise from upper left: On set with <a contents="ABC's Nashville," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://abc.com/shows/nashville/about-the-show">ABC's<em> Nashville,</em></a> cover art for <a contents="David Ball's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidball.com">David Ball's</a> <a contents="Sparkle City" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/213cOGFhIBsyUYaLhn08gt?si=OruAEf8lSs2rL0zVWYMWFg"><em>Sparkle City</em></a> album, on tour with the <a contents="Dairy Daughters" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://dairydaughtersmusic.com">Dairy Daughters</a>, in studio with <a contents="Ashley Purdy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/officialashleypurdy">Ashley Purdy</a> & <a contents="Aaron Sparling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/aaronsparlingmusic/">Aaron Sparling</a>)</span></p>
<p><strong>Understatement of the year:</strong> The entertainment business has never been easy, but 2020 might just have been the worst year since...World War II??</p>
<p>Still, people NEED entertainment, whether it's a diversion from daily stress, for enjoyment, inspiration, education, or simply a shot of positivity to get them through to the next part of their day. And we, as musicians, songwriters, film-makers, artists, and music/film/TV industry workers, need to bring that to them.</p>
<p>However, we live in a world growing ever more divisive over the last 15+ years. So HOW do we keep working together, even if we're not always in complete agreement or alignment?</p>
<p>In this Tuesday's <a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101</a> class, "How To Keep Working With EVERYONE," you will learn:</p>
<ul> <li>Insights and skills from <ul> <li>Country superstar Eric Church</li> <li>ABC News anchor Dan Harris</li> <li>Nashville multi-instrumentalist Tyson Leslie </li> <li>Music City 101 founder, drummer, artist manager, musician actor Scott Metko</li> </ul> </li> <li>The art of the "hang"</li> <li>How to beware of and deal with the "court of public opinion"</li> <li>Social media best practices</li> <li>How to generate empathy and compassion for people with whom we disagree</li> <li>The lessons of those who have lost businesses, altered careers, and have been separated from family members, by not getting this right </li>
</ul>
<p>Learn this and more, along with answers to your questions, in our next Music City 101 class: March 3rd at 7 PM CST.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Class Sign-up Info </strong> </p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. Music City 101 founder <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a> will lead this discussion and answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451"> here.</a> </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down March 3rd from the drop-down<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://here."> here.</a> No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career. </p>
<p><strong>About Scott Metko</strong></p>
<p><a contents="Bio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com/home#about">Bio</a></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65442732021-02-07T06:00:00-06:002021-04-21T11:48:16-05:00World Class Studio Mindset w/ Nir Z: Feb 15th 8 PM CST<p>In this session, world class studio drummer Nir Z, shares his journey from Israel to the top recording studios of New York City and now Music City. Imagine this:</p>
<p>You are one of the top players in your country, playing on TV, playing the best gigs. Then you move halfway across the world and start over.</p>
<p>You replace Phil Collins in Genesis, cut 8 songs on their 1997 album, <em>Calling All Stations</em>, and subsequently join the band for their 1998 tour. Can you imagine the pressure of that gig?</p>
<p>Then John Mayer's breakthrough album, <em>Room for Squares</em>. Then Jason Mraz, Joss Stone, Chris Cornell and Billy Squier. Imagine the competition for those gigs.</p>
<p>Relocated to Nashville in 2010. Blake Shelton could have any drummer in this town on his records. It's Nir Z.</p>
<p>How do you maintain that consistency and level of excellence, as you are starting over as an "outsider" in two major entertainment markets, including Music City?</p>
<p>In our Music City 101 class Feb. 15th at 8 PM, we'll learn the mindset, habits and work ethic that fueled that success.</p>
<p><strong>Class Sign-up Info </strong> </p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager Scott Metko will host this class. Nir & Scott will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451">here.</a> </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down February 15th from the drop-down<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class<a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here</a>. No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p><strong>About Nir Z</strong></p>
<p>Inspired to play at age 12 after receiving his first set of drums, Nir Z went on to study music composition and drums/percussion under Shaul Shoval, and later with David Rich. At 16, he began playing professionally, performing and recording with the top artists in Israel. He toured extensively throughout Israel, while also appearing regularly on national TV. In 1993, Nir Z left behind his very successful career in Israel and moved to New York City.</p>
<p>After Phil Collins left the band Genesis, Nir Z recorded the drum sound for the album<em> Calling All Stations </em>and played the tour with the band a year later. He has since played on over 80 albums, including John Mayer's<em> Room For Squares</em>. Internationally renowned and respected, Nir Z currently lives in Nashville TN and is an active member of the studio community in Music City. </p>
<p>Some notable album credits also include John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Jason Mraz, Chris Cornell, Wynnona Judd, Billy Squier, John Oats & Tracy Lawrence.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/76d339f4a2cee3bdc7090726730bb8e697f9920c/original/screen-shot-2021-02-09-at-8-56-46-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65243122021-01-18T17:00:10-06:002021-01-22T15:50:53-06:00 "Battlefield Of The Creative Mind" - Being Prepared in 2021 w/Tony Harrell<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/a10ba87c155a8cfd743f1922246a76990ee241fa/original/tony-harrell-promo-1.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>"Battlefield Of The Creative Mind" - Being Prepared in 2021 w/Tony Harrell</strong></p>
<p>Tony Harrell is not only a world-class musician, he is now general manager of publishing and artist development company <a contents="MV2 Entertainment" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mv2entertainment.com">MV2 Entertainment</a>, here on Music Row in Music City. All day everyday, he works with songwriters, musicians, and the best creative folks in this town. One of his jobs is to pull the best out of them, and help them to succeed. According to Tony, it starts with the mind. The most creative folks have the best control over their mind.</p>
<p><strong>What we will learn:</strong></p>
<ul> <li>Learning how to be a team player </li> <li>Performing under pressure </li> <li>Executing at a high level </li> <li>Bringing your best in every situation</li> <li>The 4 D's Of Success (you'll have to tune in to get 'em!)</li>
</ul>
<p>On Monday, January 25th, 7PM CST, we will learn all about it, as we wrap up our month-long series of getting ready to light under 2021 and get after it!!! </p>
<p>________________</p>
<p><strong>Class Sign-up Info </strong></p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. <a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101</a> founder, drummer, & artist manager <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a> will host this class. Tony & Scott will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451">here. </a> </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down January 18th from the drop-down<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here.</a> No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>ABOUT TONY</strong></p>
<p>Tony Harrell is a veteran studio musician appearing on many top records. Harrell has recorded with such superstars as Jason Aldean, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Eli Young Band, Joe Nichols, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan, Parmalee, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Frankie Ballard, Chris Young, Brett Eldredge, Dustin Lynch, Thompson Square, Thomas Rhett, Alabama & Tracey Lawrence. He has also laid down tracks for country royalty Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Jr. and Ray Price. Harrell’s name can also be found in the liner notes of roots musicians Rodney Crowell and Will Hoge, crooners Johnny Mathis and Peter Cetera, and folk guru Art Garfunkel. Harrell’s skilled musicianship has earned him multiple Academy of Country Music nominations in the piano/keyboards category. In 2011, he was awarded Music Row’s Keyboard Player of the Year. As General Manager of MV2 Entertainment, Harrell will draw on his experience and continue to push the creative envelope by focusing on artist development and building successful music content with a diverse roster of talent.</p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65192182021-01-12T17:11:13-06:002021-09-14T10:57:34-05:00Right Place, Right Time For 2021 w/Adam Shoenfeld: Jan 18th 7 CST<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/c74c8f97d8d19bdc3e6b51ba4fd395b835f37216/original/adam-tokenbrit-photography.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>(Photo: Westney Photography)</em></p>
<p><br><strong>Let's get right for 2021 and welcome ace guitarist and #1 hit songwriter Adam Shoenfeld!</strong></p>
<ul> <li>MuzikMafia member</li> <li>Touring guitarist for Big & Rich, Tim McGraw</li> <li>The guitar licks behind Jason Aldean's "Hicktown" and Big & Rich's "Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy"</li> <li>Session guitarist, whose playing has been featured on over 300 albums...for the likes of Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Steven Tyler. <a contents="(AllMusic)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/adam-shoenfeld-mn0000606349">(AllMusic)</a>
</li> <li>SESAC’s Song of the Year honor for "Mississippi Girl," a No. 1 hit for Faith Hill co-written with John Rich</li>
</ul>
<p>On Monday, January 18th, 7PM CST, we will all find out how he did it, how he still does it, and what he can teach us to help us do in '21!!</p>
<p><strong>Class Sign-up Info </strong></p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a> will host this class. Adam & Scott will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451"> here. </a> </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down January 18th from the drop-down<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65110712021-01-01T19:56:46-06:002021-01-01T19:59:01-06:00Dreams & Goal Setting for the Entrepreneurial Musician w/Rich Redmond: Jan 12th 7 CST<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Dreams & Goal Setting for the Entrepreneurial Musician </strong></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>w/Rich Redmond!!!!</strong></span></h2>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/a3233296472fbf3afb855677e25e89a800a2f466/original/stadium-rich.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>As we continue this month of goal-setting, inspiration, and fuel for 2021, <a contents="Music City 101 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101 </a>welcomes the hardest-working man in the drum business, <a contents="Rich Redmond" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://richredmond.com">Rich Redmond</a>!</p>
<ul> <li>Tours the world, drumming for <a contents="Jason Aldean" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jasonaldean.com">Jason Aldean</a>. </li> <li>Records with Jason. This is significant, as few country artists use their road bands in the studio. But Jason chose such a kicka$$ band, every time you hear Jason singing, you hear Rich drumming.</li> <li>Founder, creator & host of <a contents="The Rich Redmond Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://richredmond.com/podcasts/">The Rich Redmond Show</a>.</li> <li>Speaker, author, educator, actor, and an inspiration to many, including Music City 101!</li>
</ul>
<p>On Tuesday January 12, 7:00 PM CST, Rich will lead <strong>Dreams & Goal Setting for the Entrepreneurial Musician</strong>. In this first-of-it's-kind class, you will learn:</p>
<ul> <li>The Importance Of Dreams </li> <li>Goal Setting </li> <li>Ways for Creatives to Monetize </li> <li>Pivoting in Difficult Times </li> <li>Concepts for Capitalizing on “Edutainment” </li> <li>Mindset </li> <li>Using The CRASH Concept for Lifelong Success </li> <li>Balancing Life and Work</li>
</ul>
<p>*Even if you are not specifically a "musician," Rich has insights for songwriters, producers and artists of all kinds. In his career, Rich has been a songwriter, record and video producer.</p>
<p><strong>Class Sign-up Info </strong></p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager<a contents=" Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com"> Scott Metko</a> will host this class. Rich & Scott will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451">here</a>. </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down January 12th from the drop-down <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here</a>. So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here</a>. No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://richredmond.com/podcasts/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/6e4ec59adb0531ffbd054089c7cef3adb4513315/original/richredmondshow-color.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65106292020-12-30T21:58:34-06:002021-01-01T19:57:38-06:00Goal-Setting for 2021: Jan 4th 7 PM CST<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/5ba116496ea64e88adc97491d107a4e959b3f4a0/original/49950051-310339299600349-4783220453814566912-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><strong>Planned My Life On A Napkin</strong></p>
<p>Celebrating my birthday in a Minneapolis suburban Italian restaurant in 2002, I listed my goals on a napkin. High on the list was:</p>
<ol> <li>Move To Nashville</li> <li>Audition For Traveling Bands (that was my exact wording, when I didn't know how else to describe it)</li>
</ol>
<p>Fast forward to summer 2018, when I was able to snap the above picture, performing with <a contents="Julia Cole" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.juliacolemusic.com">Julia Cole</a>, moments before we opened for Jon Pardi. Between 2004 (when I moved to Music City), and the time that picture was taken, I have performed with recording artists David Ball, Mila Mason, Danielle Peck, <a contents="Brad Paisley," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkV4HlCYWMc">Brad Paisley,</a> Rayna Jaymes and Patsy Cline. YES, Rayna Jaymes was a fictitious character on ABC's<em> Nashville</em>. And YES, it was the Lifetime movie version of Patsy Cline, but WHATEVER!</p>
<p>My point is:</p>
<ol> <li>I wrote my goals down.</li> <li>I achieved many of them, and have many more to go!</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Music City 101 Goal-setting for 2021</strong></p>
<p>That is why we are kicking off the New Year with a goal-setting session in this week's <a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101</a> class, Monday January 4th 7:00 CST.</p>
<p>You will learn:</p>
<ol> <li>How to set goals in every facet of your life. Pro tip: it works so much better that way!</li> <li>Why & when goals don't work</li> <li>How to make sure your goals last longer than your January gym membership!</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Class Sign-up Info</strong></p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a>, Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager will lead this class. Scott will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451"> here. </a> </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down January 4th from the drop-down <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p> </p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65066702020-12-23T20:58:50-06:002021-09-29T12:14:38-05:00Music City 101 Class Preview: How to Keep Working In A Pandemic #3 w/Tyson Leslie (Multi-Instrumentalist/Vixen/Tracy Lawrence)<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/5aaa34bf7c46b72dd460dcb1da555b07a3dc6f23/original/img-1150.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>In the final week of our "How To Keep Working In A Pandemic" class series, we welcome one of the hardest-working men in Music City, <a contents="Tyson Leslie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/tysonlesliemusic">Tyson Leslie</a>:</p>
<ul> <li>Multi-instrumentalist and lead vocalist </li> <li>Tours the world with rock band <a contents="Vixen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vixenofficial.com">Vixen</a>
</li> <li>Has played with Tracy Lawrence, Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour), Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), George Lynch (Dokken), Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart, King Kobra) among others.</li> <li>Show promoter of the Rare Hare concert series</li> <li>Bandleader of multiple bands on Nashville's downtown Broadway strip</li> <li>Daddy to a whole pile of kids!</li>
</ul>
<p>And 2020 has been tough on Tyson, as it has on most every creative person the world over.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, Tyson has retooled, reinvented, and pivoted into some new streams of revenue, that may forever change how he handles the music business.</p>
<p>In this Monday's Music City 101 class, we will learn from his experience and apply to our own journey in 2021.</p>
<p>________________</p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat.<a contents=" Scott Metko," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com"> Scott Metko,</a> Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager will lead this class. Both Scott and Tyson will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class<a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451"> here. </a></p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down December 28th from the drop-down <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the Level 1 class <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/65035552020-12-19T12:25:08-06:002020-12-19T12:47:18-06:00Music City 101 Class Preview: How To Keep Working In A Pandemic #2 w/Mark Beckett (Opry House Band/Nashville Studios)<p>In week 2 of our 3-week class series, "How To Keep Working In A Pandemic," Music City 101 welcomes Nashville studio musician and Grand Ole Opry House Band member Mark Beckett.</p>
<p>In this class, we will learn first-hand:</p>
<p>1) what 2020 has been like in the Nashville recording studios.</p>
<p>2) what it was it like when the Grand Old Opry performed to an empty house, for the first time since World War ll. And we'll learn how that has gradually changed.</p>
<p>3) how Mark pivoted, adjusted, and developed new income streams during this lockdown that he will be able to use long after we get past this season.</p>
<p>Along the way, I bet we'll hear how he landed the Opry gig AND the influence of growing up the son of a very talented father, Barry Beckett.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat. Scott Metko, Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager will lead this class. Both Scott and Mark will answer your questions in real time. </p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies...or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451"> here</a>.</p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down December 21st from the drop-down <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! Returning attendees, invest in your future, by scrolling down to the <a contents="Level 1 class." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">Level 1 class.</a> No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Invest for any classes that can help your career.</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT Mark Beckett:</strong></p>
<p>Toured the world with Olivia Newton John. Staff Drummer for the Grand Ole Opry (May ’09 to present). He has backed up Brian May, Joe Walsh, Vince Neil, Sammy Hagar and Steve Cropper. Boyz II Men, Chris Young, Darius Rucker and LeAnn Rimes. He has recorded gold and platinum records for Kenny Chesney, Jo Dee Messina and so many others, you'll have to ask him during our class!!!</p>
<p> </p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/64966782020-12-10T21:14:07-06:002021-07-29T09:13:42-05:00MUSIC CITY 101 CLASS PREVIEW: "HOW TO KEEP WORKING IN A PANDEMIC"<p>2020 has been a challenging year for many. The entertainment industry has ground to an almost complete halt. Almost. Still, there is work for those that take the time to dig for it. This Monday, December 14th at 7 PM, CST (Nashville TN) Music City 101 founder Scott Metko kicks off a 3-week series entitled, "How To Keep Working In A Pandemic." In this first week, Scott shares:</p>
<p>1) How he's having his best year in the recording studios since moving to Nashville </p>
<p>2) How he's been consistently performing since August</p>
<p>3) How to book the gigs, rather than waiting for the phone to ring</p>
<p>4) How and why he founded Music City 101 this year</p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat.<a contents=" Scott Metko," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com"> Scott Metko,</a> Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager will lead this class and answer your questions in real time.</p>
<p>Sign up if you are a creative in any area of the music or entertainment business, (musician, songwriter, artist, music industry student) that could use some encouragement and success strategies. Or if you're just not working as much as you'd like to be! If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451"> here</a></p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down December 14th from the drop-down <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here.</a> So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! <br>Returning attendees, invest in your future here. No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Select Level 1 Class <a contents="here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/64317672020-09-11T21:05:48-05:002022-05-21T12:56:48-05:00Music City 101 Class Preview: "Artists: Pathway To Your Industry" w/ Indieville Host Lizzie Miller<p>Being an artist is so much more than writing and performing the music. Do consider your mindset? Is it difficult to keep a positive & sane state of mind while following your goals & dreams? Are there obstacles to overcome when your boss is yourself? </p>
<p>In this week's Music City 101 class, <a contents="Indieville " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/indievilletv1/">Indieville </a>host <a contents="Lizzie Miller " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/lizziemillerlovesmusic">Lizzie Miller </a>will discuss that, as well as vision, taking risks and how to turn failure into opportunity. </p>
<p>Through Indieville, Lizzie understands the beauty of helping others through the love of entertainment. She has helped, encouraged, and promoted artists of all levels.</p>
<p>Could you use a therapy session of positivity right about now? Then join us this Monday at 7:00 CST for this Music City 101 class. </p>
<p>This is a 60 minute Zoom webinar with live interactive chat.<a contents=" Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com"> Scott Metko</a>, Music City 101 founder, drummer, & artist manager welcomes Lizzie Miller and will lead this class.</p>
<p>Sign up if you are a rising artist, dreaming to become one, or you are a struggling artist, that could use some encouragement and success strategies. If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class. </p>
<p>Sign-up by pulling down September 14th from the drop-down <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here</a>. So we can send you the Zoom link, please add your email address before you hit submit. </p>
<p><strong><em>First time attendees, your class is free! </em></strong><br>Returning attendees, invest in your future here. No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Select Level 1 Class<a contents=" here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#level-1"> here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/31762ee4c8ce595ff7d7024a586e9293d9c041cb/original/lizzie-pink.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/64233232020-09-02T17:32:13-05:002021-07-15T10:12:42-05:00Music City 101 Class Preview: "Find Your Artist Voice" w/ BMG Ariola Recording Artist Sylkie Monoff September 8th <p>Every artist, every writer, every creative needs to find their own voice. What is uniquely them? What is authentic to them? What is their story that they’d like to share? Is an artist just trying to copy what’s currently popular, so they can get on the radio, or do you they have something unique to say? </p>
<p>Coming up September 8th, Music City 101 welcomes BMG/Ariola Recording artist Sylkie Monoff. She'll share stories of landing a record deal at 18 years old, plus another deal in her 20's, as she worked the Germany/Austria/Switzerland market of Ariola Records. </p>
<p>You'll hear her struggles, the rejection, the successes and how she found her Artist Voice. </p>
<p>We'll also hear her journey to Music City, and the record she made here, led by session drummer Eddie Bayers.</p>
<p>Music City 101 founder/artist manager/drummer Scott Metko will lead the discussion and share artist experiences that he has seen first hand. </p>
<p>Sign up for this class if you are a rising artist, dreaming to become one, or you're a creative of any type, that just wants to have a stronger mindset to better endure the difficulties of our industry. This is a 60 minute live Zoom webinar, with live interactive chat.</p>
<p>If this is your first Music City 101 class, it's free! Ongoing support in the private Music City 101 Community group will be available after the class. </p>
<p>Full September calendar <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#upcoming-sessions">here</a>.</p>
<p>Read the class descriptions and sign up<a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here</a>, by pulling down the class day from the drop-down and listing the class time in the comments before you hit submit. https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session </p>
<p>First time attendees, your class is free! </p>
<p>Returning attendees, invest in your future. No books, no courses, no membership, no subscription. Select Level 1 Class<a contents=" here: " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#level-1"> here: </a>https://musiccity101.net/programs#level-1</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/8a0353ca32b020c065fc0bc6ed02b29ecef68e84/original/sylkie-still-believe.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/64151512020-08-22T16:28:55-05:002021-08-13T10:40:53-05:00"On the Rise" with Tanner Louis of RISE Music Group<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/22cd0de75b7117ed7a6a4b9b77169d63a4bdaa85/original/screen-shot-2020-08-21-at-4-17-59-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Music City 101 founder <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a> sat down with Tanner Louis from <a contents="RISE Music Group" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.risemusicgroup.net">Rise Music Group</a> earlier this month. In this age of remote podcasts, it was great to set up two mics with a face to face conversation, so it actually sounds decent. </p>
<p>Tanner wanted to hear the entire story, from playing polkas on Scott's Dad's TV show to Lionel Hampton in Carnegie Hall to Minneapolis to Nashville, <a contents="David Ball," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidball.com">David Ball,</a> Music Row,<a contents=' ABC’s "Nashville,"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://abc.com/shows/nashville"> ABC’s Nashville</a> and now<a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net"> Music City 101</a>, it's all here. </p>
<p>Here you go: <a contents="On The RISE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-009-on-the-rise-with-scott-metko/id1481796356?i=1000488047337">On The RISE</a></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/63921782020-07-24T13:58:41-05:002021-07-27T16:54:03-05:00Music City 101 on Hillbilly Highway Radio Show w/DJ Glenn<p>Scott Metko, founder of Music City 101, was interviewed by DJ Glenn on <a contents="Hillbilly Highway Radio Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/hillbillyhwy/">Hillbilly Highway Radio Show</a> on July 22. He talked about the origins of Music City 101, and shared some behind the scenes Nashville stories, like how MC101 concepts were able to get country legend <a contents="David Ball" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidball.com">David Ball</a> booked back onto the <a contents="Grand Ole Opry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.opry.com">Grand Ole Opry</a> stage.</p>
<p>And if you are across the Pond, where the radio show was not broadcast, you can listen here as well. Enjoy!!!</p>
<p><a contents="Music City 101 Interview 7/22/20 with DJ Glenn, Hillbilly Radio Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/scott-metko/music-city-101hillbilly-highway-interview-72220?fbclid=IwAR0dPXqHdzpWa17pxZqUg_EQihAmzet97sKE0KGedaOdJav1Mh9fIW6OV7s">Music City 101 Interview 7/22/20 with DJ Glenn, Hillbilly Radio Show</a></p>
<p> </p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/63854472020-07-14T17:32:11-05:002021-08-10T02:13:28-05:00EUROPEAN CLASS Music City 101: “From Side Man to Artist Manager in 4 Years” July 20th 8 PM European Time (MET)<p>Over a year ago someone posted a question in a Nashville drummers Facebook group asking how to tour manage for an artist, as well as drum. Yes, it's a great idea, and one of a number of revenue streams we can get out on the road. I was set to go on the Country Music Cruise the following January and had every intention of having all kinds of free time that week, to sit and write a good blog on the topic. I got it half written before TM life took over. Since then, I was so busy doing it, I never had time to sit and write about it. That is, until corona....</p>
<p>I've spent my pandemic building <a contents="Music City 101 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101 </a>and writing music business classes to help creatives. These concepts and mindsets not only apply to this town, but to any entertainment center. This Monday's class (July 20th 8:00 European Time MET) gets right to this question: "Side Man To Artist Manager In 4 Years." Along the way, I became bandleader, then tour manager, before artist manager. I still hold those titles with my main artist gig,<a contents="David Ball" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidball.com"> David Ball,</a> and various combinations of those duties with other artists.</p>
<p>I'll talk about the strategy and mindset I used to get there. We'll discuss all the highlights I have enjoyed with various Nashville rising stars and legends, culminating in <a contents="Warner Music Nashville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.warnermusicnashville.com">Warner Music Nashville </a>& <a contents="Omnivore Recordings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://omnivorerecordings.com">Omnivore Recordings </a>cooperating in the reissue of David's career-defining <a contents=""Thinkin' Problem" 25th Anniversary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/thinkin-problem/">"Thinkin' Problem" 25th Anniversary</a> deluxe package and subsequent 2019 tour.</p>
<p>These strategies and mindsets can help you succeed on any gig or job you have in the entertainment industry.</p>
<p>To sign-up: <br>Click<a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session"> here</a> & select June 20 to book your class. <br>Click<a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#level-1"> here</a> to invest $50 into your career for this music business class. (free for 1st-timers)</p>
<ul> <li><em><strong>No subscription fees & no membership fees. </strong></em></li> <li><em><strong>Pay as you go, for as many classes as you want. </strong></em></li> <li><em><strong>Each class is a 60 minute music business class, with live chat and unlimited follow-up in the private Facebook group:<a contents=" Music City 101 Community." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252427602850451/?source_id=104537774564829"> Music City 101 Community.</a></strong></em></li>
</ul>
<p>My hope is that some part of my experience will spark ideas that you could can take and use in your own situation. And I will discuss other revenue streams we can find on the road in addition to, or an alternate to Tour Management.</p>
<p>Hope to see you Monday night. Let's create some opportunities for you...</p>
<p>Scott</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>In David Ball's home studio recording his 2018 record "Come See Me"</em></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/62f192313b1b9762f798ddbce0561ce5770bd3cd/original/screen-shot-2020-06-14-at-9-15-07-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/63675992020-06-26T15:26:57-05:002020-06-27T16:55:02-05:00EUROPEAN LAUNCH: Music City 101 Class #1 “Go Where Others Aren’t” July 13th 8 PM EUROPEAN TIME<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Artist manager, musician & actor <a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a> will launch <a contents="Music City 101" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">Music City 101</a> across Europe on July 13th. Music City 101 is a coaching platform that provides inside knowledge on how to succeed in Nashville TN, pulling the curtain back and busting myths on how the business of music works in Music City, arguably the global center for live and recorded music. Designed for all creatives (artists, writers, musicians, music industry students) Music City 101 will coach you faster and closer to success. The concepts & mindsets used and taught by Metko, can apply to any entertainment center or creative city, even if you aren't planning a move to Music City. </p>
<p>Metko, who is artist manager and drummer for <a contents="David Ball" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidball.com">David Ball</a>, <a contents="Mila Mason" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mila-mason/159227">Mila Mason</a>, & <a contents="Adam Fears" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/adam-fears/331984870">Adam Fears</a> was Rayna Jaymes drummer in ABC’s <a contents='"Nashville"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fENsVfOsQa4">"Nashville"</a>, Patsy Cline’s drummer in Lifetime’s <a contents='"Patsy & Loretta"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLRnPwTwNEA">"Patsy & Loretta"</a>, and ran the indie label LandStar Entertainment on Music Row. Metko began his career at age 10 on this father’s weekly TV show, and performed with <a contents="Lionel Hampton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.arts.gov/honors/jazz/lionel-hampton">Lionel Hampton</a> in Carnegie Hall at age 17, as a member of the McDonald’s All-American High School Band.</p>
<p>This Music City 101 class, the first for European time zones, will discuss a networking concept that I’ve used often & successfully, called "Go Where Others Aren't."</p>
<p>If I Go Where Others Aren’t, I will find opportunities that others are not finding. I will get into that in more detail, with examples and stories, during our Zoom webinar session on Monday night, <strong>July 13th 8:00 PM European Time (8:00 PM MET or 1:00 PM Nashville TN time)</strong></p>
<p>Here are some sneak peeks: </p>
<ul> <li>You’ll learn how I was able to book Grammy-winning country legend David Ball back onto the famous Grand Ole Opry Stage, Nashville TN, after a 10-yr hiatus. </li> <li>You’ll find out how I was hired for a recording session, because I decided to attend a crawfish boil happy hour event.</li> <li>I will share a story of a friend from the Biotech industry who helped me book a show with one of my artists. Held in a downtown Nashville honky-tonk, we sold 300 CD’s at that one show. THREE HUNDRED! That will be a fun story to tell. </li>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/461012/8da58bca5db962f15490fa9f7549357b2da51752/original/opry.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Coleman Murphy (guitar), David Ball & myself, backstage at the Opry before a show </em></p>
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<p>I want to answer any of your questions as well. So put your questions down in the comments below and we’ll get to them. </p>
<p>If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s easy and your first class is FREE. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs#book-your-session">here</a> and select July 13th. I will email log in details. This will be a Zoom webinar with live chat, where you can send me questions during the class. See you Monday July 13th! </p>
<p>Let's create some opportunities for you...</p>
<p><strong>July 13th 8:00 PM European Time (8:00 PM MET or 1:00 PM Nashville TN time)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Scott Metko </strong>drummer. tour manager. back-up singer. artist manager. musician actor. workaholic. </p>
<p><a contents="www.scottmetko.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">www.scottmetko.com</a></p>
<p><a contents="www.musiccity.net" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net">www.musiccity.net</a></p>
<p><a contents="Long Run Management" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://longrunmanagement.com">Long Run Management</a></p>
<p><a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/scott.metko">Facebook</a></p>
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<p><a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/scottmetko/">Instagram</a></p>Music City 101tag:musiccity101.net,2005:Post/62735212020-04-06T14:28:18-05:002020-12-23T22:06:51-06:00So Why Am I Launching Music City 101?<p>Over the last few years, people began to find me on Facebook or through the Nashville Musician’s Union. Or someone moves to Nashville and their friend back home tells them they need to look me up. We go to lunch or have a drink. I give them some tips about how this town works and what their next move should be. I try to do what Tommy & Paul did for me. And because I love Nashville and what I do here, the passion and positivity comes through. Sixty to ninety minutes later, they are fired up, ready to take on the world, and thank me wholeheartedly! I would always think, “I should really figure out a way to bottle this somehow to help more folks.” So that's what I'm doing.</p>
<p>Would you like to hear from a few of them? Watch the <a contents="TESTIMONIALS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/testimonials">TESTIMONIALS</a>. </p>
<p>A publisher friend of mine teaches a music industry class at a local college. He invited me in to speak. Two hours later, I got an intern and a recommendation letter out of it! </p>
<p>That’s why I'm launching Music City 101. To see if this is right for you, see <a contents="PROGRAMS." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musiccity101.net/programs">PROGRAMS.</a> </p>
<p>Music City 101 is designed for: </p>
<ul> <li>Anyone planning to relocate to Nashville, or even thinking of a move to Nashville. </li> <li>Those new to town, trying to figure what is going on here! (musicians, artists, writers, music business hopefuls). </li> <li>Recent graduates, fresh out of music business, performance & songwriting programs. In a sense, they are “new to town,” as they first hit the real world. </li> <li>Anyone who feels stuck where they are, even if they’ve lived here for years. </li> <li>Or if you just need a shot of positive therapy by hanging with a group of like-minded creatives, this is for you! </li>
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<p>My goals: </p>
<ul> <li>To inform, inspire and connect. </li> <li>Warn you about those who would try to take advantage of the inexperienced. Believe me, if you are green in this town, you will be easy to spot! </li> <li>Do whatever I can to move you down the road to your next stop. I can’t make you famous, but I can get you closer… </li> <li>Meet online once a week, depending up tour schedules, and other things that may come up in this “Crazy Town.” </li> <li>Share stories and experiences. </li> <li>Keep it to an hour of your time with each session. If you’ve ever taken a weekly music lesson, think of this as a music career lesson.</li>
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<p>Leave me a comment or a message. Tell me what you'd like to cover, what you'd like to learn & what you have questions about. If I can't find the answer, I will get you closer to the answer.</p>
<p>Let's have some fun.</p>
<p><a contents="Scott Metko" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scottmetko.com">Scott Metko</a> 4/25/20</p>
<p>(photo is one of my favorite views of the Nashville skyline, as seen from the hill at Ascend Amphitheater, listening to Cheap Trick 8/16/15)</p>Music City 101