From Indie Promoter to Sonicbids CEO: Dan Melnick's Unique Journey in the Music Industry (Part 1 of 2)

Creative Space with Jennifer Logue

In the exciting Season 3 premiere of Creative Space, we chat with Dan Melnick, indie music promoter-turned-CEO of Sonicbids, for an insightful two-part conversation about his incredible journey in the music industry.

In Part 1, Dan shares his early beginnings—how a football injury led him to discover a passion for music and launch his own company, Turnstyle Music Group. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Dan navigated the transition from entrepreneurship to getting his first role at Sonicbids and working his way up to GM in a few short years.

Whether you're an aspiring music professional, an indie artist, or simply curious about the inner workings of the music business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and lessons from Dan’s unique career trajectory.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we catch up on how Dan went from working for Sonicbids to becoming its CEO and co-owner in the span of a few months.

SHOW NOTES:
0:00—Introduction
1:08—Dan's journey to music
5:50—Launching Turnstyle Music Group
9:51—The realities of life as an indie promoter
14:58—Defining creativity
22:26—Dan’s transition from Turnstyle to Sonicbids
33:25—Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset as an employee

For more on Dan Melnick and Sonicbids, visit: sonicbids.com.
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Hoofdstukken

1. Music Industry Career Journey and Transition (00:00:00)

2. Creative Energies in the Music Industry (00:15:39)

3. Entrepreneurial Experience in the Music Industry (00:29:45)