This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with acclaimed pianist and composer, Chloe Flower. Born in Pennsylvania, Chloe began playing piano at age two, later studying at the Manhattan School of Music’s Precollege and London’s Royal Academy of Music. A classically trained pianist turned genre-bender, she calls her unique style “popsical” (a fusion of classical, pop, and hip-hop). She has collaborated with major artists like Céline Dion, Babyface, Nas, and Cardi B (whose 2019 GRAMMY performance she helped elevate). Beyond performing, Chloe is a passionate advocate for music education.
In this episode, Ari and Chloe dive deep into Chloe’s artistic journey. They discuss everything from her rigorous classical training to the lessons she’s learned from merging two distinct musical worlds. In this episode, you’ll learn about label strategy, collaboration with big-name artists and producers, and maintaining authenticity while scaling. Chloe shares invaluable insights on building a personal brand (both musically and visually), empowering women in the industry, and how she sees the future of genre-fluid music.
https://www.instagram.com/misschloeflower
05:00 – The Holiday Album and Women Composers
10:30 – Understanding Public Domain and Classical Music Rights
15:45 – YouTube Covers, Metadata, and Going Independent
19:00 – Meeting Babyface and Blending Genres
25:00 – The Viral Grammy Performance with Cardi B
29:30 – Evolving Sound and the Role of Collaboration
33:00 – Running an Independent Label and Revenue Streams
36:00 – Pros and Cons of Major vs. Indie Labels
47:00 – Music Education and Inspiring the Next Generation
54:00 – Performing with Orchestras and Conductors
Edited and mixed by Peter Schrupp
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take
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