Check Out Briana Cash’s Story

 

Today we’d like to introduce you to Briana Cash.

Hi Briana, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Life is a journey. I always knew I wanted to work as a creative in the music business but wasn’t sure how it would happen or where I would end up. I think in this industry we are always evolving and changing as it does as time goes on. There have been many obstacles along the way. It’s not an easy road and there is no clear path.

I started performing at a young age. I grew up in central Florida so I was able to perform at a lot of places including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. I was involved in many different musical groups in Jr. high and high school.

I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. I did some songwriting while at Berklee along with my studies. I wrote and produced a few albums after graduating while working, teaching, writing and performing. My music from those projects was considered in several categories for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. One of my original songs, “Take a Walk With Me” from my debut album, “All I Want” was licensed for Susan G. Komen’s national campaign for breast cancer. It was on a short list of songs like Melissa Etheridge’s “I Run For Life” to be used at their walks and races. I also recorded three PSA’s for them. It generated a lot of buzz and radio airplay. I was happy to donate the use of my song to them for the cause.

Several years later ended up moving to Los Angeles. I got involved with synch (music licensing), which was one of the big reasons why I moved to LA. I wanted to create more opportunities for sync and hopefully get more placements in TV/film, etc.

Prior to moving to LA, I had worked on a project as a composer and music supervisor. It was a TV docuseries about wine making, “Wineram USA”. It streamed on Hulu and Amazon Prime. It won awards at some film festivals. That was a nice surprise. I later became a voting member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, which is a great organization to get involved with. You can join as a friend and we are always looking for volunteers for events, which is another great way to meet people.

My latest project “Murder of God’s Banker” now streaming globally on Paramount+, involved several music roles on this TV docuseries. I was hired as a singer, songwriter, guitarist and music supervisor. You can hear my voice and guitar playing on cues throughout the series and I have two original songs in Episode 1. It was a lot of fun to work on and it was close to my roots.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Working in the music industry and music business is never a smooth road, haha. I’ve learned that the music industry and music business are two very separate things. The music business is an area where musicians and creators generate income from the creation of their IP, e.g. songs or performing, teaching lessons, etc. Whereas the music industry is a corporate environment that sells their own products, e.g. artists signed to their major labels.

They buy the airtime on the radio and in the media, visually, audibly, and hire a sea of employees. They also have the power to manipulate media space and by blocking those who are not signed to their company which is not great for others working in the business like indie artists. Attaching the word “industry” to things usually has a negative context in my opinion.

I have unfortunately had many challenges and obstacles along the way. There have been shady contracts and shady people. You really need to know what you’re doing and try to protect yourself as much as possible. I always recommend having an entertainment attorney on speed dial and friends you can consult with because this is the Wild West.

My life has virtually been a Netflix series with dramatic highs and lows, especially since moving to Los Angeles. There is way too much to get into, I could write a book about it. One massive unjust thing I’ve been dealing with for years is a major label taking my name and giving it to their artist, which has negatively impacted my brand and infringes on my trademark.

“It’s a sad day when a record company intentionally profits from the name and trademark of an independent artist. Names are important. This shouldn’t happen to anyone”

I fortunately have one of the biggest and best trademark attorneys in the country in what has been referred to as a righteous case.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a singer-songwriter, producer, an educator and a freelance music supervisor.

My main styles as a writer and performer are Adult Contemporary, Jazz-Pop and Americana. But I’ve written songs in all types of genres of music with an array of artists/bands and have had some tunes placed in ad campaigns, TV and film.

I would say my sound sets me apart from others. I’ve been told I’m very unique and don’t sound like anyone else. I take that as a compliment.

The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
Yes, if the Covid-19 crisis has taught me anything, it’s that life is short. Don’t wait to do the things you want to do and don’t wait to tell others how you feel. Don’t wait to take that trip!

When the world shut down for 2+ years, it was a real eye-opener and also very stressful. Regrets and fears entered my mind, coupled with anxiety, with the fear of the unknown. It was such a crazy time. Life is too short for regrets, so do as much as you can because you only have today, we don’t know about tomorrow.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.brianacash.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrianaCashMusic
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianaCashMusic
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cashbriana/
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BrianaCashMusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BrianaCashMusic
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/briana-cash
• Other: https://imdb.me/brianacash

 

Image Credits
Angel Rodriguez George Allendorf Anna Webber – Carol Yebba