The Buzz to Bond Coaches are the team guiding artists inside the Buzz to Bond course — and I’m excited to introduce the people who will be working alongside me.
For musicians today, releasing music can feel overwhelming. The industry moves fast, algorithms constantly shift, and artists are constantly told to chase playlists, streams, and social media growth — often without a clear strategy for turning those moments of attention into lasting fan relationships.
That’s why connection, clarity, and grounded strategy matter more than ever.
Inside Buzz to Bond, artists learn how to launch their music in a way that actually builds a fanbase — not just temporary spikes in streams or followers.
And they don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’ve brought together a team of seasoned industry coaches so that when you step into the program, you’re supported by four experienced guides who understand how today’s music ecosystem really works.
Together, we make up the Buzz to Bond Coaches — a group with decades of real-world experience supporting artists across major labels, independent releases, music tech, and community-driven careers.
The program runs in small, focused cohorts so artists can learn together, stay accountable, and build real momentum around their music releases.
The next Buzz to Bond cohort launches in Summer 2026.
If you’re preparing to release new music and want a clear strategy for launching it without relying on Spotify hacks or endless Meta ads,
Join the early interest list here.
Artists on that list will receive invitations to upcoming Buzz to Bond information sessions and priority access when enrollment opens.
Meet the Buzz to Bond Coaches
Marissa DeVito
Marissa DeVito is a music industry veteran with extensive experience across major labels, music tech, and social impact organizations. Her work includes streaming strategy and commercial marketing roles at Republic Records, Island Records, Def Jam, and Motown.
She also spent nearly seven years at SoundCloud, where she helped launch and later led the Music Marketing & Curation team. Today, through her consulting business, Marissa supports artists, music tech companies, and nonprofits with solutions-oriented marketing, project management, and strategy. She brings clarity, execution, and perspective to the Buzz to Bond Coaches group.
Melanie Rodriguez
Melanie Rodriguez is an AI-driven brand strategist and music marketing expert with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. She has led global campaigns for artists including AWOLNATION, Dirty Heads, and NOTHING MORE, delivering chart-topping releases, billions of streams, and RIAA-certified results.
Formerly Vice President of Marketing at Better Noise Music, Melanie now helps artists clarify their identity, streamline their systems, and build sustainable momentum through her consultancy and her strategic framework, The Drop. She brings sharp thinking, modern tools, and deep respect for the artist journey to the Buzz to Bond Coaches team.
Plus: The Core Buzz to Bond Coaches Cyber PR Team
Alongside Melanie and Marissa, you’ll also be working with:
MeccaGodZilla
A social strategy and fan-connection specialist who helps artists communicate with authenticity and confidence without burning out. He is also a producer and rapper who consistently sells merch and music with his proven system.
Liana Fowler
A systems and strategy expert who helps artists organize their ideas into clear, actionable plans that actually get implemented. She also owns a world-class music studio and is a music industry professor.
Together, the four of us make up the Buzz to Bond Coaches, offering hands-on guidance rooted in experience.
What the Buzz to Bond Course Is Designed to Do
Buzz to Bond is not about chasing algorithms or creating more work for yourself.
It’s a 7-week, high-touch experience designed to help you shift how you relate to your fans — and how you feel about your career.
This course is intentionally small so it can be catered to the musicians who sign up. Everything is built around you: your music, your goals, your values, and your capacity.
Learning from the Buzz to Bond Coaches is different — this isn’t generic advice. It’s applied, personal, and grounded.
The 7 Weeks, at a Glance
Week 1 — Identity & Voice
Clarify who you are, what you stand for, and how fans instantly recognize you.
Week 2 — Digital Tune-Up
Align your website and socials into a clean, professional home for your music.
Week 3 — Capture Systems
Turn attention into connection with simple, always-on fan capture tools.
Week 4 — Email That Works
Build an email list people actually open, read, and respond to.
Week 5 — Fan Connection
Use proven touchpoints to turn listeners into loyal, engaged supporters.
Week 6 — Fan Sanctuary
Create an inner-circle space where your biggest fans deepen their bond with you.
Week 7 — Repeatable Strategy
Walk away with a personalized system you can reuse for every release.
By the end of the course, artists working with the Buzz to Bond Coaches don’t just have tactics — they have a calmer, clearer, more human approach to building real fan relationships.
A Small, Hands-On Experience
Buzz to Bond is designed to stay intentionally small.
My Buzz to Bond Coaches to work directly with you — answering real questions, giving honest feedback, and helping you apply everything in real time.
👉 Thereare only 9 spots left. Read about it and reserve NOW!
If you’re craving clarity, connection, and a smarter way to build lasting relationships with your fans, this is your invitation.
Buzz to Bond Coaches. Real strategy. Real connection. Built around you.
This course has 2 webinars coming up in association with our partners, Disc Makers and Modern Musician. Join us at either Webinar to find out more.
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