EP 30: Flaviyake on the Importance of Skill Stacking to Achieve Music Career Success

"The secret to success in the music industry is to always be learning and never stop improving your skills."In this episode of MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer Flaviyake (aka Duck The Bass) about the importance of combining multiple musical skills to achieve lasting success, immigrating to the United States, the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, and the biggest challenges musicians and DJs face in the current digital landscape. Flaviyake is a record label owner, Pop and EDM producer, songwriter, DJ and Grammy NEXT alumna  with releases on prominent dance music labels such as Acapulco Music, Blanco y Negro, United Music Hits and SoundEvolution. Originally from Moldova, she started her music career by studying the flute and piano at the Sergey Rachmaninov School of Music in Chișinău. After spending a few years working in the London music scene, she moved to Los Angeles where she currently writes and produces songs for various artists. Her song “Lonely Seal” became an anthem for a Californian Marine Mammal Rescue Center. Visit Flaviya at flaviyake.com.The following music is featured in this episode:Opening track: "Jarcanda" by Duck The BassMiddle track: "You Found My G” by FlaviyakeEnding track: "DJ, DJ” by Duck the BassListen to two previous episodes featuring women in electronic music: DeLaurentis | Jeannie Hopper CreditsProducer and host:  Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLaPublisher: Musicians For Musicians (MFM), Inc.Technical support: Adam Reifsteck (MFM Board)https://musiciansformusicians.org