Becoming a Music Pro with Linda Blaise
How would you like to see the Music Pro ’26 conference through the eyes of an attendee? Well, you’re in luck, because while in Hollywood, CA, at the Musicians Institute, David caught up with Linda Blaise to have her share about her experience at Music Pro ’26, the sessions, the celebrity musicians, her takeaways, and more. Be sure to take a moment to thank her for her time! In This Episode: - The truth about music royalties - How “professional” Music Pro ’26 conference really was - The cool thing that happened at Paul Reed Smith’s session - The qualities that Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Erick Walls exudes - What Linda would like to see at future Music Pro conferences - What the ideal release schedule is - Why Linda believes people need time to absorb your new music Key Resources: - Kit: email marketing platform for creators The Music Pro ’26 Conference David attended the Music Pro ’26 conference from March 27 through 29, 2026 at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. While there as a “token interviewer,” he had the opportunity to connect with Justin Longo, Mitch Glazier, and Tiamo De Vettori, among others. The sessions were wide ranging. Here are but a few of the highlights: - Opening keynote with Steve Vai (interviewed by BandLab’s Kevin Breuner) - Paul Reed Smith’s session on Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony (featuring Tim Pierce, Curt Bisquera, and Alex Al - What the Music Directors Want with Dory Lobel - Stop Chaing Viral. Start Building a Career with Kevin Breuner - The TikTok Wizardry of Kira Lise presented by Shure - A Fireside Chat on Digital Distribution with DistroKid’s Mike Fink - Closing keynote with T Bone Burnett With concurrent sessions, there was no way for David to attend all or meet everyone, but his coverage of the conference is one-of-a-kind. Conferences will be eager to hire David to interview attendees, staff, organizers, volunteers, celebrities, and panelists in the future, to capture the authenticity and aliveness of their events. You’re Invited to Subscribe! Thanks for tuning in. If you enjoyed this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, we have more on the way. Please take a moment to subscribe. You will receive weekly email notifications about new episodes, along with other powerful music career tools to take your passion beyond. Read the full article
