12: Jennie DeVoe - Stop Apologizing When Charging for Your Art

This is Part 2 of my conversation with singer/songwriter Jennie DeVoe. Jennie has had songs licensed for TV shows and commercials, played to packed houses across the country, and voiced national ad campaigns. She’s also an animal lover, business savvy broad, and an all around good gal. We continue our conversation on music licensing, how to stop giving your music away, and meeting musical heroes. The Dish:  Licensing existing catalog for commercials        Saying “Yes” and then figuring it out        How to stop apologizing for what you charge        Exclusivity Fees        Licensing negotiating strategies        The importance of asking questions        How struggle is part of us earning a great piece of art        Being the Captain of your ship and providing direction        Jennie’s experiences meeting the people she admires Working with producer John Parish        What it’s like working with Kenny Aronoff      Playing Lilith Fair with Sarah McLachlan, The Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Liz Phair, and Debora Cox      The beauty of being scared on stage      Eyebrow Communication Skills Links & Resources: Here are the links to resources, tools, books, and music discussed on the show. Some of these are affiliate links and will take you straight to Amazon if you want to pick them up for yourself.   Jenniedevoe.com   Books Bossypants – Tina Fey Yes Please – Amy Poehler So, Anyway… - John Cleese Chronicles – Bob Dylan   Music   Mighty Rearranger – Robert Plant  Crossing Muddy Waters – John Hiatt   Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word:  If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjoyed the conversation, drop by iTunes to leave a rating, review, and subscribe.   Follow on twitter The Brassy Broad on Facebook   Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast ·     Click here to subscribe via iTunes ·     Click here to subscribe via Stitcher ·      Click here to subscribe via RSS