DA FINGAZ – Marcus Manderson
MASTER RECORDING ARTIST
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Mentoring Emerging Recording Artists
GENRE: ✔Classical ✔ Country ✔ Electronic ✔ Folk ✔ Funk ✔ Hip Hop ✔ Rap ✔ Indie ✔ Pop ✔ R&B ✔ Rock
ROLE: ✔ Beatmaker ✔ Composer ✔ Mixing Engineer ✔ Producer ✔ Recording Engineer ✔ Sound Engineer
INSTRUMENTS: ✔ Percussion ✔ Piano ✔ Keyboard
The group will be all about diving deep into the exciting world of sync licensing and production music.
Artists can expect to get a firsthand look at how to navigate the ins and outs of sync, from checking out real briefs to crafting music that hits the mark. Plus, I’ll give them the chance to work on projects from the past to really get a feel for what it’s like.
We’ll be covering all sorts of music production techniques for different genres, so whether they’re into pop, rock, electronic, or something completely unique, they will learn ways to produce, and produce quickly. We’ll also chat about the music business side of things and how to network like a pro in the industry. I’ll be all ears for what they want to learn, so they can shape the direction of our sessions.
To support the artists in their growth, I’ll provide actionable tasks and tips to help them level up their music game. Whether it’s honing their sound, perfecting their mix, or making those important connections, I’m here to guide them on every step of the way.
Marcus’ EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Generalist
Technical:
Co-writing
Expressing the core message
Ideas & inspiration
Songwriting (chord voicings, arrangements, hooks)
Providing song critiques
Songwriting (lyrics, melody)
Teaching how to self-critique
Marketing:
Engaging managers, agents, pluggers
Industry networking
Marketing and branding
Nurturing your fan connections – from listeners to supporters
Online streaming concerns
Showcasing and conferences
Social media
Business:
Demos
Distribution
Copyright, licensing, royalties
Mastering
Streaming software
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun.
It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.”
~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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Composing epic cinematic soundscapes
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Marcus “Da Fingaz” Manderson (Virginia) s a composer and producer (hip hop, pop, R&B, ambient, afrobeats, funk/disco, cinematic, sync, trailers).
Some of Marcus’ notable accomplishments are:
- Composed music for Disney theme park (Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln)
- Composer for “Hemisphere” film now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Tubi (HRDRV award nominee)
- Sync placements on BMF (Starz), MTV, BET, Fox, Smithsonian, National Geographic
- Produced tracks for independent artists
- Composed music for museum exhibits traveling the world (National Geographic, Smithsonian)
- Composed music for independent films and corporate projects
Based in Northern Virginia, Marcus is a fast creator seeking opportunities to travel or attend virtual sessions for songwriting camps and collaborations. He is also open to working on music for any film and tv productions, including trailers.
