Cortez Bryant is a music executive, co-founder of The Blueprint Group, and former manager of Lil Wayne. A proud Jackson State alum, he has managed artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West.
Cortez Bryant is a music executive, co-founder of The Blueprint Group, and former manager of Lil Wayne. A proud Jackson State alum, he has managed artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West.
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Get insider knowledge from Cortez Bryant, the music executive behind some of the biggest names in the business. Careers in music go beyond the stage. Learn the business, strategy, and skills that drive success—directly from an industry leader.
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Get insider knowledge from Cortez Bryant, the music executive behind some of the biggest names in the business. Careers in music go beyond the stage. Learn the business, strategy, and skills that drive success—directly from an industry leader.
Begin the course >
Get insider knowledge from Cortez Bryant, the music executive behind some of the biggest names in the business. Careers in music go beyond the stage. Learn the business, strategy, and skills that drive success—directly from an industry leader.
Begin Course >
Cortez Bryant is a music executive, co-founder of The Blueprint Group, and former manager of Lil Wayne. A proud Jackson State alum, he has managed artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West.
Cortez Bryant is a music executive, co-founder of The Blueprint Group, and former manager of Lil Wayne. A proud Jackson State alum, he has managed artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West.
Welcome to your course.
Career Strategies
Explore how an artist manager’s responsibilities evolve as their artist’s career grows. Cortez Bryant breaks down the roles, challenges, and additional duties that arise to support long-term success. Discover how to maintain momentum and growth.
Welcome to your course.
Digital Marketing in Music
Stay ahead in music marketing with insights from Cortez Bryant. Learn the essential digital tools and strategies every manager must embrace. Build fan engagement and adapt to a fast-changing industry.
Welcome to your course.
White Boarding Session
Cortez Bryant walks through creating a strategic career blueprint for artists. Learn how to map milestones, anticipate challenges, and guide unique journeys to success. Gain tools to plan and execute artist roadmaps.
Welcome to your course.
Publicity
Explore how to use publicity to build and protect artists’ brands. Cortez Bryant shares strategies to maximize exposure through effective PR. Position artists for success and gain visibility.
Welcome to your course.
Working with Record Labels
Understand the complexities of record label deals with Cortez Bryant. He breaks down deal structures, key players, and pros and cons for artists. Learn how to make informed, strategic decisions.
Welcome to your course.
Music Publishing
Cortez Bryant explains how money flows in the music business. Learn about revenue streams, music publishing roles, and maximizing income. Gain a deeper understanding of monetization in music.
Welcome to your course.
Contracts in Music
Contracts shape and protect the music industry. Cortez Bryant discusses structuring agreements, key hires, and legal strategies. Learn to safeguard yourself and your artist.
Welcome to your course.
Album Releases
Dive into the process of planning and executing successful album releases. Cortez Bryant shares strategies for marketing, timing, and fan engagement. Learn to make impactful releases.
Welcome to your course.
Touring
Cortez Bryant offers insights into managing tours and merchandise sales. Understand complexities, strategies, and long-term monetization. Maximize short- and long-term artist earnings.
Welcome to your course.
Working with Talent Agencies
Cortez Bryant shares his journey from Lil Wayne’s friend to a top music executive, detailing the challenges and skills needed to succeed. Learn how he adapted, grew, and mastered the art of artist management. Gain insights into the essential skills and mindsets required to thrive.
Welcome to your course.
Overseeing Production
Cortez Bryant shares his approach to leading music production, from team building to budget management. Learn how to balance creativity and strategy for maximum impact.
Welcome to your course.
Studio Sessions with Lil Twist | Bonus
Join Cortez Bryant in a studio session with Lil Twist, discussing unreleased music and creative strategies. Get behind-the-scenes insights on recording, artist development, and making music that resonates.
Career Strategies
Explore how an artist manager’s responsibilities evolve as their artist’s career grows. Cortez Bryant breaks down the roles, challenges, and additional duties that arise to support long-term success. Discover how to maintain momentum and growth.
Digital Marketing in Music
Digital Marketing in Music
Stay ahead in music marketing with insights from Cortez Bryant. Learn the essential digital tools and strategies every manager must embrace. Build fan engagement and adapt to a fast-changing industry.
White Boarding Session
Cortez Bryant walks through creating a strategic career blueprint for artists. Learn how to map milestones, anticipate challenges, and guide unique journeys to success. Gain tools to plan and execute artist roadmaps.
Publicity
Explore how to use publicity to build and protect artists’ brands. Cortez Bryant shares strategies to maximize exposure through effective PR. Position artists for success and gain visibility.
Career Strategies
Explore how an artist manager’s responsibilities evolve as their artist’s career grows. Cortez Bryant breaks down the roles, challenges, and additional duties that arise to support long-term success. Discover how to maintain momentum and growth.
Digital Marketing in Music
Stay ahead in music marketing with insights from Cortez Bryant. Learn the essential digital tools and strategies every manager must embrace. Build fan engagement and adapt to a fast-changing industry.
White Boarding Session
Cortez Bryant walks through creating a strategic career blueprint for artists. Learn how to map milestones, anticipate challenges, and guide unique journeys to success. Gain tools to plan and execute artist roadmaps.
Publicity
Explore how to use publicity to build and protect artists’ brands. Cortez Bryant shares strategies to maximize exposure through effective PR. Position artists for success and gain visibility.
Working with Record Labels
Understand the complexities of record label deals with Cortez Bryant. He breaks down deal structures, key players, and pros and cons for artists. Learn how to make informed, strategic decisions.
Music Publishing
Cortez Bryant explains how money flows in the music business. Learn about revenue streams, music publishing roles, and maximizing income. Gain a deeper understanding of monetization in music.
Contracts in Music
Contracts shape and protect the music industry. Cortez Bryant discusses structuring agreements, key hires, and legal strategies. Learn to safeguard yourself and your artist.
Album Releases
Dive into the process of planning and executing successful album releases. Cortez Bryant shares strategies for marketing, timing, and fan engagement. Learn to make impactful releases.
Contracts in Music
Contracts shape and protect the music industry. Cortez Bryant discusses structuring agreements, key hires, and legal strategies. Learn to safeguard yourself and your artist.
Album Releases
Dive into the process of planning and executing successful album releases. Cortez Bryant shares strategies for marketing, timing, and fan engagement. Learn to make impactful releases.
Speaking Your Truth
Sir John shares his journey of speaking his truth through artistry and how staying authentic can elevate your career and your impact in the beauty industry.
Building Your Brand
Your brand is your power. Learn how to create your own social currency by building a personal brand that reflects your value and elevates your career.
Touring
Cortez Bryant offers insights into managing tours and merchandise sales. Understand complexities, strategies, and long-term monetization. Maximize short- and long-term artist earnings.
Working with Talent Agencies
Explore how talent agencies shape an artist’s career with insights from Cortez Bryant. Learn to build relationships, negotiate deals, and secure opportunities in endorsements, touring, and media.
Overseeing Production
Learn Cortez Bryant’s approach to leading music and content production—building the right team, managing budgets, and balancing creativity with strategy for maximum impact.
Studio Sessions with Lil Twist | Bonus
Join Cortez Bryant in a studio session with Lil Twist, discussing unreleased music and creative strategies. Get behind-the-scenes insights on recording, artist development, and making music that resonates.
Touring
Cortez Bryant offers insights into managing tours and merchandise sales. Understand complexities, strategies, and long-term monetization. Maximize short- and long-term artist earnings.
Working with Talent Agencies
Explore how talent agencies shape an artist’s career with insights from Cortez Bryant. Learn to build relationships, negotiate deals, and secure opportunities in endorsements, touring, and media.
Overseeing Production
Learn Cortez Bryant’s approach to leading music and content production—building the right team, managing budgets, and balancing creativity with strategy for maximum impact.
Studio Sessions with Lil Twist | Bonus
Join Cortez Bryant in a studio session with Lil Twist, discussing unreleased music and creative strategies. Get behind-the-scenes insights on recording, artist development, and making music that resonates.