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Office Hours: Spring & Summer
Release timelines, brand identity, metadata

Join release guru CEO Nich Davies for an open forum designed for music and media creators!
Office Hours is your space to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with like-minded music creators and industry professionals. Whether you're navigating your first release or scaling up your strategy, this is your chance to get real-time insights, industry advice, and support from both peers and pros.
For a limited time, Office Hours is open to all release guru subscribers—both free and Pro.
Upcoming Sessions
#4. Introducing: release guru
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 ⋅ 2:00 – 2:45pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
Got questions? We’ve got answers. This open Q&A info session is your chance to get to know release guru directly from the team. Come learn what we’re all about, how the platform works, and what support is available for independent artists. Whether you're curious about Pro membership, or how to make the most of our tools, bring your questions and we’ll walk you through it live.
#5. Mastering the Music Release Timeline
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 ⋅ 2:00 – 2:45pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
⚡️REGISTER HERE.
One of the biggest reasons releases underperform? Unrealistic timelines. Without enough lead time, opportunities for editorial pitching, DSP consideration, and audience engagement can slip through the cracks. This session breaks down the full release timeline, showing you when and how to prepare each piece—from final masters to marketing assets—so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. Success in today’s music landscape is about playing the long game. Plan smart, stay on track, and give your release the runway it deserves.
#6. Crafting a Cohesive Brand Identity
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 ⋅ 8:30 – 9:15pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
⚡️REGISTER HERE.
Great branding isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about storytelling. This session starts with the fundamentals and dives into how to shape a brand that tells a clear, compelling story across every visual and narrative touchpoint. We’ll explore how to define your subliminal narrative, whether your presence leans aspirational, relatable, or a mix of both. Because when your brand is intentional and consistent, it becomes easier for the right fans to find you—and stick around.
#7. Understanding the Power of Music Metadata
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ⋅2:00 – 2:45pm (ET)
Time zone: America/Eastern (ET)
⚡️REGISTER HERE.
Metadata is the engine that drives discoverability and royalties. This session demystifies the world of music metadata. What it is, why it matters, and how to get it right. We’ll cover best practices for tagging your music, submitting to DSPs, and protecting your credits so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
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