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 Pre-College 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 music, Chloe is a passionate advocate for music education and anti-human trafficking efforts.

In this episode, Ari and Chloe dive into her artistic journey. They discuss everything from rigorous classical training to creating a hybrid genre that seemed nonexistent before her. Chloe explains how she navigates the music business, and the lessons she’s learned from bridging two very distinct worlds. Ari and Chloe talk about label strategy, collaboration with big-name artists and producers, and maintaining authenticity while scaling. Chloe shares her approach to building a personal brand (both musically and visually), her perspective on empowering women in the industry, and how she sees the future of genre-fluid music and education.

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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