A stage plot is essentially a map of what the stage will look like when you're on stage. It goes to the production team at the venue so they understand how to set everything up to your liking. The stage plot goes hand-in-hand with your technical rider and hospitality riders. In this episode, Monique and Lennon discuss how to craft an effective stage plot and the types of things to include on your rider. They also provide tips and tricks for if you're traveling internationally. Every country has different rules, so always do your research. Follow Jamvana:Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

The most memorable live shows you've been to are probably ones that had the best experience. Now as an artist you don't need to spend $500k on every show to make it memorable for your attendees, but there certainly are things to think about so your show stands tall amongst the pond of live performances that are returning. Take a minute to think about all of the shows you've been to. Which 3-5 stand out to you? Why do they stand out?In this episode, Monique and Lennon discuss unique marketing strategies, offering well thought out VIP experiences, and much more. Follow Jamvana:Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

YouTube is one of the best places to make your music available on. It's owned by Google and is a go-to place for people who are looking for new music, tutorials, and much more. But getting your music into the YouTube ecosystem correctly can be difficult. In this episode, Rob and Lennon talk about the two main ways music is uploaded to YouTube: through a distributor (like Jamvana), and directly.Follow Jamvana:Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

A copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects the author of an original work.  Copyrights are created as soon as a work is made tangible (this includes digital). However, in order to sue someone for copyright infringement the work has to be registered with the Copyright Office (if you're in the US). Copyrights also exist as poetry, blog posts, photographs, and much more.  In this episode, Monique, Lennon, and Rob talk about what a copyright in music is, how they're registered and enforced, what rights a copyright holder has, and what happens if someone infringes those rights.Follow Jamvana:Website: https://jamvana.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

Every musician makes these 5 common mistakes discussed in today's episode. With so much information to soak up on top of perfecting your craft, artists should have information for split sheets, copyright registrations, ISRC/ISWC, and taxes. It's also important that musicians know how to research the industry that they're in so they understand who the power players are and who to work with. Monique and Lennon discuss all of the above and more in this week's episode. Copyright.gov: https://copyright.gov/MLC: https://www.themlc.com/ Follow Jamvana:Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

When music is put to picture, a synchronization license is required. The music in your favorite films, TV shows, and movies all had to get the proper permissions before using them. These licenses can be quite lucrative for musicians, labels, and publishing companies... if they're done correctly. And getting placed in a hot new TV show (think 'Euphoria') can expose you to an entirely new audience that may have never discovered you otherwise. Sync licensing is one of the most sought after sectors of the music industry. It's impeccable for exposure and can provide career-changing paychecks, but a wrong move could dampen your entire strategy and career. This week, Monique and Lennon talk about the basics to get your feet wet. Last week we discussed music metadata and why it's important. Rob walked us through every piece of metadata that is needed for music distribution. That information carries over directly into sync licensing. DISCO: https://disco.ac/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/ iSpot: https://www.ispot.tv/ Box: https://www.box.com/ Tunefind: https://www.tunefind.com/ Follow Jamvana: Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

Music metadata is invaluable in the music industry. This information contains everything a digital service provider like Spotify needs to identify who owns the track, who's credited, the label, ISRC, publisher, and more. Understanding music metadata is vital for success, especially financially. Without it or with incorrect data, you may not get paid. Monique, Lennon, and Robert discuss the importance of metadata and how Jamvana handles it. Robert does a screen share and walks you through every piece of metadata and what it means. If you're listening on a podcast platform, we recommend checking out the screenshare on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/amUEmPraCno  Follow Jamvana: Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/

Welcome to The Vana Room, brought to you by Jamvana. This first-ever episode of The Vana Room introduces you to the three hosts, Lennon Cihak, Monika "Monique" Mason, and Robert Leigh, founder and CEO of Jamvana. Additionally, Lennon, Monique, and Robert discuss all things music distribution. Music distribution at its core is making your music available to the public. Decades ago, before streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, distribution was printing physical copies of music in the form of CDs and vinyl to distribute to stores around the world. Now music distributors get your music onto streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more. An aggregator/distributor like Jamvana is the only way to distribute your music.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out our YouTube channel to watch the episode. Songfile/Harry Fox Agency: https://www.songfile.com/Follow Jamvana: Website: https://jamvana.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpAbTyswOTzrtg0wS2_5cwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamvanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/jamvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamvana/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jamvana/