Episode 2 - Jay Allan

We're diving deep into the heart of Songwriting, Music & Managing in Episode 2 of the Music City Live Show! Host Ryan Schroeyens sits down with the Canadian singer and songwriter & manager, Jay Allan. Hold on tight 'cause it's about to get real!🍁 Jay's reppin' Ontario, and we're peeling back the layers to uncover the roots of his Canadian country soul. From the small-town hustle to the big stage dreams, Jay is putting it all out there on this episode. Discussing everything from how he writes songs, what inspires him, to discussing venue changes, how to be successful, social media and more. If you are an artist developing your career your curious about the behind the scenes you need to listen to this episode. Follow the Channel and share this episode. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Welcome & Jays' Introduction 00:03:00 Why Music? 00:08:30 Country Music 00:10:55 Songwriting 00:12:25 Inspiration 00:19:50 Live Music 00:28:10 What Music does Jay listen? 00:36:10 Music Venues Issue 00:54:53 How to be Successful 01:07:45 Social Media Management 01:12:49 Publishing 01:16:55 Labels 01:26:57 Music Community 01:35:10 Importance of the Different Roles in the Music Industry 01:48:48 Is Nashville a Necessary Step for Success? 01:56:00 Are Music Videos Still Relevant? 02:05:50 Last Advice OUR WEBSITE: www.musiccityliveshow.com FOLLOW US: Instagram - www.instagram.com/musiccityliveshow/ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@musiccity.liveshow/ FOLLOW JAY: Instagram - www.instagram.com/musicbyjayallan/ CHECK OUT OUR STORE: www.musiccitycanada.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/musiccitycanada/