About Us
We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 Indie Artists.
Because music belongs to listeners and creators. Because this is our industry to change. Because the next generation of creatives deserves more than a 'fallback'.
Who is Indepreneur?
Indepreneur is the fastest growing online community for independent musicians looking to build a business with their music career. It's a resource and a network you can use to learn how to market your music, connect with other creatives, and get the right strategies to build and monetize your fan base.
With thousands of students, graduates, and clients in every genre imaginable, we've become one of the world's most trusted voices sharing the best of what works in music marketing.
Our "What"
We make music industry success possible for musicians of every level, regardless of resources or connections. We provide education, community, help, guidance, and solidarity through a suite of online trainings, exclusive member benefits, instructor-led classes, and agency services. By teaching marketing and entrepreneurship to thousands of independent musicians and industry professionals, we hope to usher in a new era of growth and business maturity in the music industry.
Our "Why"
The best option musicians are presented with is signing a deal with companies that have exploited creative people and mishandled the music industry. We believe that independent musicians can take this industry from the dark ages to the 21st century. We believe in a better future for young creatives. We believe that - together - we can re-imagine this industry and reward passion and originality. We work tirelessly every day to help ensure that the music industry makes it past infancy.
Kyle Lemaire (Circa)
Circa started Indepreneur with the intention of enriching the lives of independent musicians by testing, optimizing, and teaching direct response marketing strategies for music business. As a welcome side-effect, Circa has attracted a team of the world's foremost disruptors in the music industry. Circa ensures the consistent release of new trainings, contests, member benefits, and exclusive partner discounts.
Jack McCarthy
Coming from humble roots working with independent artists in the Philadelphia music scene, Jack has toured around the country as a guitar-tech-turned-touring guitarist. Jack also has a decade worth of experience bringing results-driven marketing and caffeine-feuled creativity to small businesses. As The Present of IndieX, Jack leads a team of music marketers in monetizing and maximizing fan bases for professional entertainers.
Graci Phillips
Whether an Indie needs help in our private community or support for our member area, Graci ensures that every Indie is helped. As an independent musician herself, Graci first came to Indepreneur as a student of the IndieFounder coaching program. Leading the charge in developing Indepreneur's community-based initiatives, Graci brings a fresh perspective and dedication to ensuring that every Indie gets the help they need.
Jesse Gillenwalters
Long-time Indepreneur student and community member turned team member; Jesse serves as a dedicated instructor for our IndieFounder Coaching program. As "The Future", Jesse is also responsible for testing new strategies at the front lines for the Indepreneur knowledge base. Originally from Binghamton, NY, Jesse moved to Nashville in 2015 to spread his unique style of synthpop (or, as he calls it: "gloitchpop").
Jonah McLean (DUX)
As one of Indepreneur's first case studies and Testing Grounds artists, Jonah has experienced the power of Indepreneur strategies first-hand for several years. Going by DUX, Jonah is a beloved electronic producer who has collaborated with some of LA's most promising songwriting and performing talent. As the newest addition to the team, Jonah brings a facilitator's skill set to every project, team member, and long-term initiative at Indepreneur.
Ande Hunter
Half Spanish, half British - criminal defense attorney by day, emo rocker by night! Ande joined our community back in 2017 hoping to learn marketing for his band As December Falls. As an indie, Ande gave incredible in-depth advice to fellow community members and was invited on to the IndieX agency team as a contractor in 2020. In February of 2021, Ande said goodbye to long nights in the courthouse and became a full time team member here at Indepreneur.
Shae Langford
IndieFounder graduate and newest Indepreneur team member, Shae serves as a dedicated marketing technician for the IndieX agency. A lifelong indie musician and songwriter herself, Shae has a passion for the growth and success of Independent Musicians. Originally from Portland, OR, Shae now resides in Memphis, TN as the face of an indie pop-punk/emo rock project, a lover of cats, and an evangelist for the great outdoors.
Pravin Thompson
Originally from South Plainfield, NJ, Pravin began studying guitar at age 8 after years of watching his older brother play and went on to attend New Jersey City University earning a degree in Jazz Guitar. As a long-time member, Pravin joined the support team in 2021 where he helps manage the community hangouts and solve support problems for our Indie members. Outside of Indepreneur, Pravin is a freelance guitarist. He also leads and markets his own band, Vethaken, using techniques taught in IndiePRO.
Joseph Piacenti
An Indepreneur student since 2019, Joseph now serves as a Founder Coach and IndieX Agency Specialist. He graduated from University of North Texas with a music education degree, which he subsequently used to teach public school choir. Soon after, he hit the road as a hired guitarist and bass player for four years before he quit to start his own band. Now, his mission is to empower indie musicians to take over the music industry.
Joe Capati
A musician since only 6 years old, Joe Capati holds both music business and internet marketing degrees from Full Sail University. As a Horn Player and Vocalist for Orlando, FL folk band The 502s, Joe has been touring the United States with IndieX Account Manager Ed Isola for the last few years. Joe joins the Indepreneur team as an IndieX contractor-turned-team-member and brings his passion for copywriting and video content to the IndieX agency.
Kyle Lemaire (Circa)
Circa started Indepreneur with the intention of enriching the lives of independent musicians by testing, optimizing, and teaching direct response marketing strategies for music business. As a welcome side-effect, Circa has attracted a team of the world's foremost disruptors in the music industry. Circa ensures the consistent release of new trainings, contests, member benefits, and exclusive partner discounts.
Jack McCarthy
Coming from humble roots working with independent artists in the Philadelphia music scene, Jack has toured around the country as a guitar-tech-turned-touring guitarist. Jack also has a decade worth of experience bringing results-driven marketing and caffeine-feuled creativity to small businesses. As The Present of IndieX, Jack leads a team of music marketers in monetizing and maximizing fan bases for professional entertainers.
Graci Phillips
Whether an Indie needs help in our private community or support for our member area, Graci ensures that every Indie is helped. As an independent musician herself, Graci first came to Indepreneur as a student of the IndieFounder coaching program. Leading the charge in developing Indepreneur's community-based initiatives, Graci brings a fresh perspective and dedication to ensuring that every Indie gets the help they need.
Shae Langford
IndieFounder graduate and newest Indepreneur team member, Shae serves as a dedicated marketing technician for the IndieX agency. A lifelong indie musician and songwriter herself, Shae has a passion for the growth and success of Independent Musicians. Originally from Portland, OR, Shae now resides in Memphis, TN as the face of an indie pop-punk/emo rock project, a lover of cats, and an evangelist for the great outdoors.
Jonah McLean (DUX)
As one of Indepreneur's first case studies and Testing Grounds artists, Jonah has experienced the power of Indepreneur strategies first-hand for several years. Going by DUX, Jonah is a beloved electronic producer who has collaborated with some of LA's most promising songwriting and performing talent. As the newest addition to the team, Jonah brings a facilitator's skill set to every project, team member, and long-term initiative at Indepreneur.
Joseph Piacenti
An Indepreneur student since 2019, Joseph now serves as a Founder Coach and IndieX Agency Specialist. He graduated from University of North Texas with a music education degree, which he subsequently used to teach public school choir. Soon after, he hit the road as a hired guitarist and bass player for four years before he quit to start his own band. Now, his mission is to empower indie musicians to take over the music industry.
Jesse Gillenwalters
Long-time Indepreneur student and community member turned team member; Jesse serves as a dedicated instructor for our IndieFounder Coaching program. As "The Future", Jesse is also responsible for testing new strategies at the front lines for the Indepreneur knowledge base. Originally from Binghamton, NY, Jesse moved to Nashville in 2015 to spread his unique style of synthpop (see: "gloitchpop").
Ande Hunter
Half Spanish, half British - criminal defense attorney by day, emo rocker by night! Ande joined our community back in 2017 hoping to learn marketing for his band As December Falls. As an indie, Ande gave incredible in-depth advice to fellow community members and was invited on to the IndieX agency team as a contractor in 2020. In February of 2021, Ande said goodbye to long nights in the courthouse and became a full time team member here at Indepreneur.
Joe Capati
A musician since only 6 years old, Joe Capati holds both music business and internet marketing degrees from Full Sail University. As a Horn Player and Vocalist for Orlando, FL folk band The 502s, Joe has been touring the United States with IndieX Account Manager Ed Isola for the last few years. Joe joins the Indepreneur team as an IndieX contractor-turned-team-member and brings his passion for copywriting and video content to the IndieX agency and the larger Indepreneur mission.
Pravin Thompson
Originally from South Plainfield, NJ, Pravin began studying guitar at age 8 after years of watching his older brother play and went on to attend New Jersey City University earning a degree in Jazz Guitar. As a long-time member, Pravin joined the support team in 2021 where he helps manage the community hangouts and solve support problems for our Indie members. Outside of Indepreneur, Pravin is a freelance guitarist. He also leads and markets his own band using techniques taught in IndiePRO.