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Jay Coyle is a faculty member in the Music Business department at Berklee College of Music, teaching online courses through Berklee Online including Artist Management and Music Marketing 101. He is also the founder and "Music Geek" at Music Geek Services, a digital marketing firm providing artist services for the music industry since 2008.
Coyle earned a Journalism degree with a focus on advertising from the University of Georgia. His professional background includes running a marketing consultancy for five years in Atlanta and working at EMI CMG label in Nashville before founding his company.
His professional expertise centers on digital strategies for musicians, emphasizing practical applications of marketing theory in the modern music landscape. Coyle specializes in helping artists develop sustainable careers through direct-to-fan approaches and strategic partnerships.
- Topspin-certified marketer since 2009
- Worked with Barenaked Ladies as band archivist
- Current clients include Sloan, Presidents of the United States of America, Jars of Clay, and Carbon Leaf
Coyle's teaching philosophy follows a "D.I.Y. +" approach, focusing on practical skills that bridge academic concepts with real-world music business applications, helping artists build fan-focused careers in the evolving digital music ecosystem.
