In this week’s episode, I sit down with Constantine Roussos, the founder and CEO of the DotMusic top-level domain name.

Constantine is a Greek-Cypriot musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur whose dream of having a “.music” domain name put him up against some of the most powerful tech companies in the world. 

As you’ll hear today, he was able to persevere and eventually garner the support from the largest music coalition ever assembled, with members representing over 95% of global music consumed.

Constantine has an interesting background, initially becoming a Cypriot Green Beret out of school, which unbelievably led to joining the military band. 

He later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Entrepreneurship with a minor in Music Industry at the University of Southern California, before continuing his education at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood and becoming a certified music sound engineer.

He then went off to Pepperdine University where he earned his MBA. His last educational journey was graduating from Harvard Business School’s prestigious Owner-President Management program.

A pretty impressive background; and yet, this is only the beginning.

In this episode, Constantine and I talked about how top level domains work, why Facebook’s initial startup plan was brilliant, being a Cypriot Green Beret, why online privacy and verification are so important for musicians, and more.

Are you ready for this?

Then tune in now.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Constantine (00:47)

The only thing you can control is your website (19:49)

Let’s talk about DotMusic (25:13)

How to apply for DotMusic (52:41)

Additional Resources:

Follow Constantine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotmusic/ 

Learn more about Constantine’s work: https://constantinemusic.com/ 

Learn more about DotMusic: https://music.us/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM).

John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. 

From an early age, John has been interested in music technology, which eventually led him to taking a job as director of education with PreSonus, then with book publisher Hal Leonard, and then to his current position at NAMM.

In this episode, he and I will be discussing how trade shows like NAMM are evolving, how NAMM compares to trade shows in other industries, the change music consumers and retailers have seen over the years, his passion for music technology and how it led to major changes in school curriculums, and so much more.

Are you ready to meet this visionary?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Learning from being a CEO (01:13)

How NAMM is moving the music industry forward (04:00)

How the music creation experience has changed (12:09)

NAMM 2025 (20:46)

More info about Summer NAMM (24:03)

Get to know John (32:04)

Our last question (38:10)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about John’s work: https://www.johnmlynczak.com/ 

Learn more about NAMM: https://www.namm.org/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO of bookingentertainement.com. 

bookingentertainement.com specializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. 

Not only does the company book music from every genre, but also standup comedians and celebrity chefs as well.

In this episode, Steve and I discussed how his passion for the blues led to a breakthrough label job, the most demanding clients to work for, how the number of hits determines how much an artist gets paid, the most popular music genre for private and corporate gigs, and so much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

How do artists get to do private gigs? (01:14)

Why use a booking agency? (05:04)

Steve’s typical day (07:55)

The most difficult clients to work with (14:03)

Private buyers vs corporate buyers (19:48)

Last question (30:53)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Steve’s work: https://bookingentertainment.com 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians.

Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools. 

He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own musicianship. Since then he’s helped everyone from students to top music professionals to sports figures and even entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Nick and I discussed when a musician needs a performance coach, why visualization doesn’t always work, how to get into a state of flow, the cultural shifts the music industry is seeing right now, and so much more.

Are you ready for a riveting conversation?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why you need a performance coach (01:06)

From violinist to performance coach (06:04)

Nick’s coaching method (16:38)

Is your identity holding you back? (19:07)

About “Just Play” (22:06)

Our last question (31:40)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Nick’s work: https://www.nickbottini.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz.

Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day. 

Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, film composer Sam Ewing, producer/composer Mike Woods, and video game audio company Hexany Audio.

Hush has also designed his own unique acoustic panels, as well as Smart Legs for a super simple installation.

In this episode, Hush and I discussed how his “Studio in a Day” concept works, why speaker placement in a room is so crucial, how cable degradation influences the sound, how he developed his acoustic panels, and much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Studio in a Day (01:17)

The best spot for your recording work? (08:36)

Let’s talk about speakers… and the best ones for you (11:02)

How Hush became a studio designer (23:41)

One last question (38:37)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Sense and Sound: https://www.sense-sound.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr.

Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, Disney, Netflix and Amazon.

Since the platform’s official global launch in 2016, it has rapidly grown to more than 400,000 artists, producers, and songwriters worldwide using the technology for content management, distribution, and licensing.

Paul's career began as an award-winning producer and songwriter, having produced and/or composed music on twelve no. 1 chart topping albums and singles and twenty-eight top 20 albums and singles. 

He has worked with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Vanessa Amorosi, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, and Australian Idol artists, including Guy Sebastian.

You can find out more about Paul’s music production background on Episode 106 of the podcast.

In this episode, Paul and I discussed how to build music industry infrastructure, Songtradr’s acquisition of Bandcamp, having a music supervisor team that works with brands, using AI to generate metadata, and so much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about Songtradr (01:38)

AI and the music industry (10:44)

What was surprising about Bandcamp? (18:26)

Working with music supervisors (23:43)

The future of music licensing (32:08)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Paul: https://www.facebook.com/Paul.L.Wiltshire/ 

Learn more about Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin.

Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements.

Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in both television and films, with such a long credit list that it's hard to pick just a few––so it’s no surprise that her music can be heard on radio and television every single day, all year long.

Maybe even more amazing is that Michèle had the privilege to collaborate on a song with the legendary Bob Dylan.

In this episode, Michèle and I spoke about her start as an avant-garde artist in Los Angeles, being heartbroken over a Madonna comparison, why instrumental sections of a song don’t work for songwriter pitches, the importance of being a self-reliant artist, and so much more.

Ready to meet this incredible woman?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From playing in bands to becoming a songwriter (01:35)

Producing over writing (09:34)

Let’s talk music production (22:15)

Writing with Bob Dylan (28:17)

One last question (38:28)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Michèle’s work: https://www.pinksharkmusic.com/michele-vicemaslin 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Kanru Hua, the founder of the music software company Dreamtonics which created the Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V Studio voice synthesis applications.

A cumulation of years of AI research, signal processing, and musical passion led to Synthesizer V, which faithfully replicates the nuances of the human singing voice. 

Its voices are available natively in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The software even allows any voice to sing in any of the three languages. 

Pretty fascinating, right?

In this episode, Kanru and I discuss the many legitimate uses for vocal cloning, the evolution of Synthesizer V, how to use cloned vocals as guides for human singers, the challenges of vocal synthesis, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Well then, what are you waiting for?

Run, don’t walk, and listen to the episode now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about vocal cloning (01:49)

Who is the main audience for Synthesizer V? (08:04)

The future of vocal cloning (14:13)

The best piece of advice Kanru has learned (21:36)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Synthesizer V: https://dreamtonics.com/synthesizerv/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Andrea Whitt, a pedal steel, fiddle, and viola player.

Andrea has toured with Shania Twain, recorded on Grammy award winning albums, and performed and recorded with dozens of other musicians including Journey, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Halsey, and Phil Lesh.

An accomplished visual artist, Andrea is regularly commissioned for paintings in her signature ink, watercolor, and oil styles, and her work can be found on her Boho Bunnie site.

Andrea is also an exceptionally versatile arranger and composer, and was commissioned to write two pieces for the International Viola Congress. 

As a guest clinician for schools and music conferences, she instructs young string players in improvisation and multi-genre performances.

In this episode, Andrea and I talked about how she became a pedal steel player, how fiddle and pedal steel play a similar role in a band, her unique painting style, keeping her art life and music life separate, going from Brazilian jazz to EDM to country music, and so much more.

Ready to meet this multi-talented artist? 

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From classical viola to pedal steel (01:35)

Making the jump into improvisation (07:44)

Andrea’s artwork (12:28)

Touring with Shania Twain (16:15)

Andrea’s favorite music genre (27:10)

One last question (31:29)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Andrea’s work: https://www.andreawhitt.com/home

Check out Andrea’s art: https://bohobunnie.com/ 

Follow Andrea on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bohobunnie 

Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohobunnie/ 

Follow Andrea on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andreawhitt 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Cheryl Engelhardt, a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, speaker, and career coach.

Cheryl began her music career as an advertising and film composer in New York City, creating jingles for national ad campaigns. She then pursued a career as a pop/rock singer/songwriter and had songs in television and film. She also toured internationally with her backing band. 

Cheryl transitioned into new-age music and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New-Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in 2022.

She’s also a certified trauma-informed master coach, and her In the Key of Success coaching program provides career coaching helping musicians attain their goals.

In this episode, Cheryl and I talked about how she got into jingle writing, the joys and pains of being a left-handed piano player, creating her “making of” videos, her best tips for creating emails, her first job as a scuba diver, and so much more.

Are you ready to meet this incredible artist?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Writing jingles (01:32)

How Cheryl learned orchestration (05:59)

Studying piano as a left-handed person (07:53)

The shift to new-age music (10:53)

How Cheryl keeps it personal (20:38)

Transitioning into coaching (23:12)

What is a trauma-informed coach? (27:41)

Cheryl the scuba diver (34:41)

One last question (37:10)

Additional Resources:

Follow Cheryl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic/

Follow Cheryl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbemusic 

Learn more about Cheryl’s work: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/, https://www.cbemusic.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the founder of IAIAI Technologies, Mick Kiely.

IAIAI Technologies uses ethical AI technology to protect music copyright holder’s interests. Its GeanAI produces an AI fingerprint that profiles and tracks copyrighted works, while its QuiBot is an AI composer that is responsibly trained on music theory rather than scraping others’ works. 

The company’s Mymic is a repository for cloned voices, while its Quantum Star Project is a research project into how quantum computing can be used in music.

All this is the brainchild of Mick Kiely, a musician and television composer who started his technology journey composing scores for video games. 

Mick would then go on to start the world’s first generative music platform called XHAIL, which was embraced by the creatives in Hollywood. 

This led to the birth of IAIAI Technologies, with the main idea that AI serves as a force for good to reward and protect artists.

Together, Mick and I will be discussing the irreversibility of AI training and what it means for the music industry, how Mymic creates voice DNA profiles to detect voice cloning, why the industry has to find a balance between AI innovation and protecting artists’ rights, and more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about ethical AI (01:34)

Mymic and voice cloning (09:54)

What’s QuiBot? (14:24)

Mick’s backstory (20:57)

The Quantum Star Project (28:05)

One last question (30:14)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Mick’s work: https://iaiaitechnologies.com/ 

Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix

Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.