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Each Starmaker360 module is delivered online once a week for 10 weeks, making it easy to learn on YOUR schedule.
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Re-watch each module as many times as you would like!
Learn at your own pace…your own way!
Learn How To Have A Successful Career In The Music & Entertainment Business.
An unparalleled network of Superstar Artists and Music Business Industry Executives share their secrets to success in this Award winning online program. 10 Comprehensive Modules dig deep into the formulas and methods used by top industry insiders who are doing it every day. Now you can learn online from anywhere in the world with a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
The Starmaker360™ online seminars and courses bring you firsthand exclusive methods from the biggest superstars, top booking agents, managers, press agents, record company executives, television network executives, radio, concert, social media promoters and more. These music industry Starmakers™ share their secrets to a successful career in the entertainment business. Learn how they did it, what they do, and how to apply their Starmaker power to your career.
Starmaker 360™ Founder, Dr. Jim Halsey, is one of top leaders in the music industry today. His career spans over 60 active years as an artist manager, agent and Impresario. Dr. Halsey is known for the discovery and guidance of hundreds of artists’ careers. That is why music business insiders refer to him as “The Starmaker”. In this award-winning program, Dr. Halsey and many of the top music business executives and superstars share the secrets of their success through The Starmaker360 web seminars and courses. This course offers a true 360°, insider look at the music business. Never before has a group of this magnitude collaborated to provide a learning environment for people wanting to be successful in the music industry. Now is your opportunity to gain the perspective and methods of these top performers who are doing the job successfully every day.
Exclusive Guest Web Seminar Speakers
Tim McGraw
Country Music Superstar, Actor
Having sold over 40 Million albums, charted twenty-three #1 hit singles, won 3 GRAMMY Awards, and co-headlined the highest grossing…read more →
Roy Clark
Country Music Superstar
Virginia born, multi-award winning virtuoso, actor, vocalist, philanthropist and all ‘round great human being! Roy has headlined some of… read more →
Mike Dungan
CEO Universal Music Entertainment
In February 2012, Mike Dungan was appointed as Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Nashville Entertainment. In fact, Billboard.com… read more →
Doc McGhee
Owner & Manager, McGhee Entertainment
Doc McGhee, Chairman of McGhee Entertainment, is best known for his work in escalating the careers of such iconic artists… read more →
Pete Fisher
General Manager & VP
Since 1925, The Grand Ole Opry has been the foundation of country music. General Manager/Vice President Pete Fisher is instr… read more →
Jim Mazza
President, Dreamcatcher Entertainment
As the founding President of BMI America Records, Mazza was responsible for one of the most dramatic label start-ups in the history … read more →
Paul Moore
Co-Head of Operations, WME
Paul Moore serves as the Co-Head of Operations for one of the largest talent agencies in the world, WME Entertainment. Boasting over… read more →
Jeff Biederman
Entertainment Attorney
Attorney with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, a prestigious entertainment attorney who handles complex business transactions at… read more →
Darin Murphy
Creative Artists Agency
Darin Murphy represents many of the world’s leading musicians, including The Dixie Chicks, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Loretta Lynn…read more →
Curt Motley
Agent at Paradigm
Curt Motley has been an agent at Paradigm talent agency for over 18 years, and currently serves as co-head of the Nashville office… read more →
Dwight Yoakam
Country Star, Actor & Director
Dwight Yoakam has recorded more than 21 albums, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and…read more →
Jim Halsey
Starmaker, Jim Halsey Company
Jim Halsey’s career spans over 60 active years as artist manager, agent and Impresario, discovering and/or guiding the careers of such illustrious… read more →
Rod Essig
VP for Creative Artists Agency
Rod Essig has gone a long way since his time as a booking agent in Minneapolis, MN. Essig has overseen the careers of performers…read more →
Kirt Webster
Owner, Webster & Associates PR
Kirt Webster is the owner of Webster & Associates PR, the firm that has guided the publicity for such legendary artists as Hank Williams. Jr…read more →
Brian O’Connell
Promoter for Live Nation
Brian O’Connell is the man behind the largest entertainment touring company in the world, Nashville-based Live Nation. O’Connell is a…read more →
Greg Oswald
Agent at WME
Greg Oswald is the Co-Head of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment’s country division, in addition to his work as an agent…read more →
Michelle Goble
Academy of Country Music
Michelle Goble is the Senior Vice President of Membership and Industry Relations for the Academy of Country Music… read more →
Tim Dubois
Former President of Arista Records & Manager/Publisher
Tim DuBois is a titan of the American Country Music Industry. Over the last 40 years, his career accolades have come to include publishing…read more →
Celeste Winstead
Director of Marketing at Gather/Springhill Records
Celeste Winstead is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Spring Hill Music Group and Slanted Records… read more →
Scott Booker
Owner, Hellfire Enterprises
Scott Booker began his career int the music industry as a clerk at Sound Warehouse in Midwest City before moving to manage the Rainbow…read more →
Oak Ridge Boys
Country Music Superstars
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of.. read more →
Del Bryant
President & CEO, BMI
Bryant is a seasoned music executive with a lifelong commitment to the creative process. He joined BMI in Nashville…read more →
Clarence Spalding
President, Spalding Entertainment
Clarence Spalding is the President of Spalding Entertainment. He began managing the career of Brooks & Dunn in 1991,…read more →
Sherman Halsey
Producer, Halsey Management
Sherman Halsey is a music video and television director, producer, and artist manager. He has Produced and Directed hundreds of television…read more →
Leslie Fram
Senior VP of Music Strategy
Fram is a radio personality who currently presides as Senior VP of Music Strategy at CMT One Country for Country Music Television…read more →
Jeremy Westby
Webster and Associates, PR
Jeremy Westby is the Vice President of Webster & Associates Public Relations Firm. Recently, Westby and his team…read more →
Tiffany Moon
Academy of Country Music
Tiffany Moon serves as the Secretary to the Board of Directors at the Academy of Country Music, working closely with…read more →
Troy Bailey
Owner of Bailey Brand
Owner, Bailey Brand Management, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA. Previously Vice President, International Endorsements,…read more →
Sandy Brokaw
Owner/PR, The Brokaw Company
Integrity, loyalty and a strong work ethic are the three cornerstones of Sandy Brokaw’s life – not just professionally, but personally…read more →
John Marks
Senior Director, Sirius XM Radio
In 2010, Country KSON San Diego’s John Marks relocated to Nashville to head up Sirius XM Radio’s Country Music programming…read more →
Online Program: 10 comprehensive Modules
Module One:
Artist Management/Booking Agent/Promoter – Part I
If the artist were the hub of the wheel, the artist manager would be the first spoke on that wheel of…LEARN MORE →
Module Three:
Artist Management/Booking Agent/Promoter – Part III
Want to learn how to promote a show? Attain the skills required to organize, market and help manage live music…LEARN MORE →
Module Five:
Building Your Team – Part II
Digging deeper into the power of a team. This class offers in-depth interviews where you will learn the secrets…LEARN MORE →
Module Seven:
Press & PR/Social Media – Part II
Take a deeper dive into the functions of an artist’s publicity team. Learn the specifics of everything from how…LEARN MORE →
Module Nine:
Record Company – Part I
Want to learn how to promote a show? Attain the skills required to organize, market and help manage…LEARN MORE →
Module Two:
Artist Management/Booking Agent/Promoter – Part II
A great booking agent is able to book dates for an artist that are solid and profitable whilst also mapping…LEARN MORE →
Module Four:
Building Your Team – Part I
Discover that behind every performer, there is a team of skilled individuals, each playing a vital role in that artist’s…LEARN MORE →
Module Six:
Press & PR/Social Media – Part I
Got a knack for prose? Find out why this profession is essential to the success of any artist at any…LEARN MORE →
Module Eight:
Publishing/Songwriting/Producing
Songwriting is a craft. Hit song writing is an art. What makes it a hit? Learn the…LEARN MORE →
Module Ten:
Record Company – Part II
Take a deeper dive into the specific departments within a label. Find out how each department coordinates with the…LEARN MORE →
