Just dropped a comprehensive video on the complete outreach system I teach my Rise students - and honestly, this is the stuff that separates hobbyists from professionals. Here's the brutal truth: If you're just sitting around writing music and hoping someone discovers you, you're doing this wrong. Period. In this video, I break down: ✅ Building a professional brand that doesn't scream "amateur" (yes, your Gmail address matters) ✅ Creating demo reels that actually convert (hint: stop sending 100 random tracks) ✅ Company research and LinkedIn strategies that work ✅ Email outreach + follow-ups (this is where most conversions happen) ✅ Social media content you can create in 5 minutes with your phone ✅ Why most composers fail at targeting (and how to fix it immediately) The real kicker? Consistency. Contact 5 people a day on LinkedIn. That's 1,500+ contacts in a year. Something WILL happen. Stop using "saturated market" as an excuse. The market isn't saturated - your strategy just sucks. Watch the full video and let me know which part hit you the hardest. 👇 Drop a comment if you have questions or if you're finally ready to treat this like the business it is.

Real talk for a second. I've been putting together this Black Box campaign for the past few weeks with some sample library developers and other partners. And honestly? The deals we locked in are kind of ridiculous. Like... the kind of numbers that made me double-check if they meant what they wrote. First box opens Monday. Winners get drawn. Deals drop that literally won't exist anywhere else. Then it happens again next week. And the week after. Until the beginning of December. Here's the thing though: If you're not in the campaign yet, you miss the first reveal entirely. And trust me, you don't want to miss what's in Box #1. Takes 30 seconds to enter: https://growbaze.com/black-box-2025 One entry = all four weeks of surprises. I'm not going to sit here and hype it up with typical marketing BS. Just know that I've never done Black Friday deals like this before. I will probably go broke! And I've been doing this for a while. Box #1 drops Monday morning. You've been warned. — Alex P.S. — Got composer friends who'd hate themselves for missing this? Feel free to share the link.

Hey Audio Artist Academy fam, I need to talk to you about something that's been on my mind. When I introduced the monthly cash prizes for our top members, my intention was to reward your dedication and activity. But honestly? It backfired. I've noticed the energy shift. It feels like some of you have been chasing the money rather than genuinely connecting and helping each other grow. It got to a point where some members even created fake accounts to reward their own posts and climb the rankings faster. That's a huge red flag and completely goes against what we're building here. (Yes, I have proof for this!) I've also seen members leave, and I can't help but think the competitive prize structure and this kind of behavior played a role in that. That's not what this community is about, and I take responsibility for creating a system that encouraged the wrong kind of engagement. So we're making a change - effective immediately. The money prizes are gone. Instead, here's the new monthly recognition for our top 3 most active members: 🥇 1st Place: 30-minute 1-on-1 call with me (feedback session, Q&A, whatever you need) 🥈 2nd Place: Written feedback or voice note on one of your tracks 🥉 3rd Place: Community spotlight - I'll feature your work in a Skool post here and give you some exposure These rewards are about learning, growth, and visibility - not cash. I want this to feel like recognition, not a competition that divides us. Thanks for understanding, and let's get back to what matters: supporting each other and making great music together.

Something special is happening this November. 👀 To celebrate Black Friday, I’m launching the Black Box Mystery Giveaway - a four-week event filled with hidden rewards for composers and creatives. Each week, one Black Box will unlock … and inside could be anything from production tools and creative resourcesto personal mentorship opportunities and more. It’s completely free to join - just answer a few short questions to enter the draw: 👉 Join the mystery here 👈 The first box unlocks Monday, November 10th,with new surprises every week leading up to Black Friday weekend. Get in before the first reveal - and let the mystery begin. 🖤

I’ve been experimenting with something pretty wild lately — and I just had to share a sneak peek. 👉 This screenshot shows a little part of my new LeadSphere automation inside GrowBaze. Here’s what’s actually happening under the hood: 1️⃣ It starts by sending a LinkedIn connection request. 2️⃣ If the person connects — they receive a short friendly first message. 3️⃣ A day later, the system likes one of their posts to keep things natural. 4️⃣ Then, it waits another day and sends a second message, which could include your demo reel link, website, or portfolio page. 5️⃣ After that, it views their profile, keeping you visible on their radar. 6️⃣ And if someone doesn’t connect, the system tries to find their email address automatically. 7️⃣ If an email is found — it sends a polite message .8️⃣ If the email is opened but there’s no reply, the system waits a few days… and follows up again. 💡 The result: Every single day, your network grows automatically. Your demo reel gets seen. And you stay top-of-mind — without manually chasing people. This is the kind of stuff I’m building for composers and creatives who want to spend less time hunting for work and more time making music. (And yes, this all runs while you sleep. 😎) 🎯 If you want to find out whether your composer business is truly ready for growth, take my quick “Business Readiness Quiz” — it only takes a few minutes: 👉 Take the Quiz