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Michael DeMarco

Michael DeMarco

Music is My Business

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CEO • Music Agent • Conductor

Music Business Instructor

Music is my Business.

I bring a unique combination of experiences together to help students navigate the ever-changing music industry.

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As a CEO, Music Agent, Conductor & Music Business Instructor, I bring a unique combination of experiences together. Whether through University-Level Courses, Guest Lecture Talks, or Academic Writing, I enjoy developing practical solutions for music business challenges and performing arts administration effectiveness.

Music Agent


Booking and producing celebrity shows with the world’s most important brands.

John Legend singing into a microphone on stage.
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General Motors Event with John Legend

New model launch event features singer John Legend “in-concert” performance in Detroit.

Dave Grohl and Tim Cook look at an iPhone.

Apple Event with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl tries new iPhone with Apple CEO Tim Cook at their product launch event.

Frederic de Narp applauds while Rihanna stands by the switch to light the Empire State building.

Cartier Event with Rihanna

President and CEO, Cartier North America, Frederic de Narp looks on as singer Rihanna lights up the Empire State Building.

Steven Tyler and Craig Barrett sing into a microphone together on stage.

Intel Event with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler sings along and joins Intel CEO Craig Barrett during a keynote presentation.

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Teaching

Creating Music Business Instruction as the Ultimate Backstage Pass

I bring backstage access to students with every module. Practical, useful information about real-world challenges and their solutions.

My method replaces “sage on the stage” teaching and transitions to a coaching “facilitator mentality.”

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University of Miami — Frost School of Music

Adjunct Professor — Music Business

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Keeping Score


I write about Music Business and Performing Arts Administration… I Keep Score.

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Welcome to Backstage Pass:

A 12-Part Career Guide on Becoming and Succeeding as a Music Talent Agent By Michael DeMarco Founder, Celebrity Direct Inc. …

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Can a Song Launch a Business?

The Unexpected Story Behind Celebrity Direct Inc. Very frequently I see articles that coach business people how to “find opportunities” …

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Toscanini Over My Shoulder

Watching, Judging and Yet, Inspiring For those who know me well, you’re aware that I dedicate a lot of time …

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Guest Lecture

With more than 25 years as a music talent agent, I have found very few resources available to music major undergraduates considering a career as a music talent agent. I created one.

Long Talks

Music Talent Agent Career Talk

What is Your Music Business Career Path?

Participants Learn:

  • Music Agent as Career Path
  • Preparing for the Job
  • Should I Be an Agent or a Manager

Plus Short Talks About Big Topics

Short Talk

Arturo Toscanini | The Maestro & His Music

Short Talk

Rock Stars Perform For Corporate Events

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Celebrity Performers for Nonprofit Event Success

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Michael DeMarco

Celebrity Direct Inc.

260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10016
212-521-4115

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