Vel’s View: What’s A Fax? (Throwback: Phil Collins)
As the calendar flips to May, I realize its been nearly a full year since I’ve written any “throwbacks”. That’s just very weak on my part. I’m sorry. I guess I needed a little time and inspiration. I found it, at home, during COVID-19 self-isolation in the form
Vel’s View: “Show Me What You’re Made Of”
On April 20, 2020, the single, “Show Me What You’re Made Of”, was released by Toronto Hip Hop/Soul artist, Dynesti, with the assistance of CMI, I’m proud to say. We met Dynesti when she was a part of our Artist Entrepreneur program, sponsored by our partners at the City of Toronto. One day, I happened to be sitting in on a live
Introducing Monthly Blog from Vel Omazic, CMI’s Co-Founder & Executive Director: Vel’s View
Hi friends, As you may have noticed, CMI has a new website. You may have also seen it has a “blog” feature. Well, it’s a growing and hungry beast that feeds on content. We also have Taija, our new digital marketing coordinator. She also demands content. Thankfully though, not
London Music Office Launches AMPLifiers Program in Partnership with CMI
The City of London Music Office has created a free online, one-on-one mentorship program for the city's emerging Agents, Managers, Publicists and Labels (AMPLifiers). Delivered in partnership with CMI, this program aims to build the professional capacity of these individuals within London's music industry ecosystem. All AMPLifiers accepted into this program will
CMI’s Vel Omazic Talks with FYImusicnews About Online Mentorship and the Impact of COVID- 19 on the Industry
FYImusicnews recently interviewed Vel Omazic, our co-founder and Executive Director. They discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry, how CMI is adjusting, and the launch of CMI's Online Mentorship. Read an excerpt from the interview below. You recently launched your Online Mentorship program. What's the concept behind