Gian Fiero

About Gian Fiero

Gian Fiero

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Gian has over 15 years of experience as a former personal manager and current music industry consultant who specializes in music licensing, in which capacity he facilitates the search for, and negotiates the use of, songs in all forms of media. He has been a panelist, mentor, and moderator at many industry conferences, and a frequent guest lecturer on music business topics at San Francisco State University's Music Recording Industry Program; Oakland's High School for the Arts; California Lawyers for the Arts; the U.S. Small Business Administration; and the Learning Annex. Additionally, he is the creator of "The Fiero Filter," an industry tip sheet for content users; and the senior music reviewer for The Muse's Muse.

gfc@musesmail.com

How To Create A Thriving Lemonade Stand

While jogging on a hot summer's day, I saw a group of kids sitting at a meticulously built lemonade stand wearing big smiles on their faces. I noticed there were three of them.
Date Posted: June 24, 2008

What The Music Industry Can Learn From The Real Estate Industry

As I was watching the news the other day, a story came on about the skyrocketing number of foreclosures that are taking place across the nation. There was an interview with a couple who blamed their situation on their commission-hungry agent who...
Date Posted: June 10, 2008

How To Cure The Self-Sabotage Disorders That Stop You From Succeeding

Well here you are...Still trying to succeed in the music industry. You told everyone in high school that you would be a "star" one day, and some actually believed it. That was a long time ago.
Date Posted: June 10, 2008

How To Become A Better Student And A Smarter Person

After being a college professor for 5 years, I've come up with some helpful ways to help students achieve greater academic success and become smarter people in the process.1.) RESEARCH THE COURSEWhen selecting classes make sure that you do...
Date Posted: June 10, 2008

How Parents Can Help Their Minors Achieve Major Success In The Music Industry

So you have a musically talented child or teenager? Chances are, one day, they will develop aspirations of being the next...(fill in the blank). While their talent may ignite attention from peers, friends and family members, parents should try to...
Date Posted: June 10, 2008

How To Dress With Flair In The Workplace

Dress for success! It's a phrase we've all heard, but does it still hold credence in workplaces that have become more casual?Absolutely; even more so.I've always worn ties. To me wearing a tie means business.
Date Posted: June 10, 2008

Wheeling And Dealing With Industry Professionals

At some point every ambitious music artist will have to deal with an industry professional. It may be a booking agent who thinks that you have what it takes to sell out a venue, a manager who expresses interest in helping you achieve success, or an...
Date Posted: June 03, 2008

How Parents Can Help Minors Achieve Major Success In The Music Industry

So you have a musically talented child or teenager. Chances are, one day, they will develop aspirations of being the next...(fill in the blank). While their talent may ignite attention from peers, friends and family members, parents should try to...
Date Posted: June 03, 2008

What To Love About The Job You Hate

It's a fact: Most people don't like their jobs.There are tons of articles on the Internet that help you to analyze whether your dislike of your job is actually misdiagnosed hate. This is not one of them.
Date Posted: June 03, 2008

How To Becoome A Better Student And A Smarter Person

After being a college professor for 5 years, I've come up with some helpful ways to help students achieve greater academic success and become smarter people in the process.1.) RESEARCH THE COURSEWhen selecting classes make sure that you do...
Date Posted: May 23, 2008
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