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open chord is a creative consulting practice offering marketing and mindset support for artists building sustainable careers beyond social media.

an open chord is the most resonant.

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3-Step Creative Marketing Companion

50 ways to market your album off social media 


Know this: music marketing can feel as resonant and creative as making music.  
You’ve made something honest and good, and you want to release it to the world. Making trend-based video content feels icky, and the idea of being sincere on Instagram Reels makes you want to give up on art altogether. 

Attending conference panels and webinars on music marketing has left you adrift in a sea of algorithms and DSP best practices, wondering whether Meta ads or playlisting would be a better use of $500. None of it feels as good—or as real—as making the art you want to market. And after all this compromise, there is still no guarantee that anyone will listen. 

I promise it doesn’t have to be this way. 

My work is grounded in values of intersectionality, community, and sustainability. For the last eight years, I’ve worked as a musician, at record labels, in artist management, and alongside artists in many different stages of their careers. Whether you’re looking to release your music for 100 people or 100s of thousands to hear, the steps to creating an aligned strategy are the same.


What I Offer


✧ 5-Week Creative Release Framework

A supported journey from “I made something” to “It’s out in the world.”
Designed for artists who want to move at a self-directed pace and treat the release process as a creative act.

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✧ 1:1 Creative Consultation


A 60–90 minute session for clarity, momentum, and strategic next steps.
Perfect for if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move the needle.
Bring your questions. Bring your mess. We’ll sort it out together.

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✧ Notion Template: Creative Release Map

A customizable template that you can use to map out your release. Pairs well with the Creative Marketing Companion. 

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Let’s Work Together


I’m not here to make you more “marketable.” I’m here because I’m genuinely excited to help you build on the thoughtful, values-aligned practice you already have—and extend it to include the business side of your art. 

Whether you're releasing a single, brainstorming your next album campaign, or mapping out a marketing plan, I can help you do it with intention and support. 

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