6324 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8 Phone: 250-933-1900

Aaron Bethune 

Above the Noise - Course and Workshops
Aaron Bethune, a freelance music Agent originally from Montreal, lived in England and Spain before landing on Vancouver Island. Bethune has spent the past two decades studying music as both a player and business consultant. Twenty years of music study and industry involvement has made him both a welcome source of marketing and booking advice, as well as a hired gun for his ability to “serve the song”. 
 
In today’s industry, the need for both the creative element and business sense has spurred Bethune into his avid interest in the art of networking, connecting the dots and reaching goals. His sixteen week course covers all of his personal experience and the topics can honestly tell the tale of reality within the music industry today.
 
While living in Spain, Bethune was involved in the Spanish tourism and entertainment industry. His main focus? The music industry. He has booked tours large and small for independents and label bands combined. Two favorites being Sly & The Family Stone in Japan and Johnny Cash’s band in Spain. 
 
His company, PlayItLoudMusic, focuses on Music Licensing, Marketing Management, Music Supervision and Branding. 
 
Aaron consults privately on all of the topics covered in his program, “Above the Noise”.
 
Aaron’s workshops at Arbutus Music in the month of January include:
 
Jan 14th                        Social Media
Jan 21st                        Booking and Touring
Jan 28th                        Music Licensing
 
Check out the Google Calendar for more Workshops and information.
 
 
 “Aaron is a highly motivated and inspired member of the music industry. His passion for the art of music Supervision is unmatched and his understanding of the full media-landscape is impressive and enticing. Aaron is a fantastic journalist. His interviews are always compelling and insightful. He asks all the right questions and does a brilliant job at framing the story for the audience so they get the most out of that reading-experience. His work both inspires and educates musicians and music supervisors alike.”
-David Hayman,
Head of Music Supervision & Licensing, Vapor Music Group