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Music Industry Consultant

If you have yet to work with me, my name is Mike Gowen and I’ve spent the past 15 years in the music industry trenches, working with unknown acts to icons. For the past 7 years, I’ve been the Founder/CEO of MILESTONE. It’s a public relations firm that represents a vast spectrum of bands and artists; from emerging talent to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, GRAMMY winners, CMA Award-winners, multi-platinum selling artists, Bluegrass Music Hall of Famers, and Songwriter Hall of Famers, in addition to Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning talent.

My entire professional life has been dedicated to music. . .helping bands and artists cut through the noise.

HOW I CAN HELP

My clients always tell me they leave a meeting feeling inspired, with more clarity on their next steps. They appreciate my '“no b.s.” advice that’s rooted in real industry experience and my outside the box approach. In a time where anyone can pose online as an expert in a field (plenty of them!), I’ve actually spent the past 15 years in the trenches seeing what actually works and doesn't work.

From overall music industry guidance such as music release strategy and best practices, to drilling down into branding & storytelling, capturing attention and creating long-term fans - these are key areas I’ve spent my career specializing in. 

If you’re a brand new artist or an artist that feels stuck and struggling to get to the next level, let’s connect.

One-on-one consulting

Also known as “artist growth insurance.” One-on-one consulting is for bands and artists who want hyper-tailored attention to build out release and fan-growth strategy, branding, narrative, imaging, fan engagement techniques, platform optimization and industry introductions. 

artist accelerator

An information-packed, crash course working directly with me on building your story, isolating your best songs, crafting release strategy, identifying who your ideal fans are (and how to connect with them),  and more. 

group consulting

Join a community of like-minded artists who want consistent group learning and virtual Q&A meetings with me multiple times per month. 

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

  • “Mike Gowen is a champion of others. It’s not everyday that you find relationships where you feel energized after every conversation. Our career is growing in many ways because of Mike’s passion and belief. When he believes in you, your outlook changes and affects other parts of your career.”

    — THE DRYES (Country Duo)

  • "As an artist, there’s nothing more gratifying than having someone believe in you. From the start of our relationship, Mike made it clear that not only did he enjoy my music, but actually wanted to support me."

    — THEO KANDEL (NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP ARTIST)

  • "I couldn’t be happier...the communication and the attention to detail... a significant factor in our overall mission to put great art into the world in the most effective ways possible.”

    — TOMMY HUBBARD (Artist Manager, SHAYLEN)

  • "Mike is like a lighthouse beacon getting you where you need to go! Our conversations left me energized and excited. Our campaigns built an impressively solid foundation launching my music out of obscurity."

    — CALLIE MCCULLOUGH (ARTIST)

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