Most artists don't fail from lack of talent, they stall from lack of structure. I build the foundation that supports long-term careers before the spotlight ever turns on.
I'm a Music Business Strategist and Artist Development Consultant with over 10 years of experience working across studios, artist management, and national music brands.
I began my career writing and producing in Nashville before realizing my true strength wasn't just creating music, it was building careers. Since then, I've worked behind the scenes helping artists refine their brand, direction, and long-term strategy.
I'm the found of Novel Entertainment. I specialize in:
- Artist Development & long-term career planning
- Release strategy & audience positioning
- Brand identity & audience positioning
- Market readiness audits
- Sync positioning & music business strategy
I don't offer vague motivation or generic advice. I build actionable, customized game plans for artist who are serious about growth.
If you're ready to move from "making music" to building leverage, let's talk.
PACKAGES
Tier 1: Artist Clarity Session
$250-$350
Best for: Artists who feel stuck or directionless
Tier 2: 90-Day Development Blueprint
$750-$1,200
Best for: Artists preparing for a serious release cycle
Tier 3: Artist Accelerator
$1,800-$3,000 | 8-12 weeks
Best for: Artists ready to scale intentionally
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
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Another great experience with Katie! Stellar music and communication! I hope to work with Katie again soon!
check_circleVerified (Client)It was awesome working with Katie!!
check_circleVerified (Client)Katie was great to work with. Great song and great communication. I look forward to working together again in the future!
check_circleVerified (Client)Katie was a joy to work with. She gave me super clear directions and actually put together a demo instrumental that was polished enough to give me a good idea of the overall aesthetic, as well as basic enough to leave plenty of room for creativity. Can't ask for more! I can't to hear what she does with the track :)
check_circleVerified (Client)Katie is great to work with. She’s overly communicative on her vision and goals for a project, making it a lot easier to collaborate together. She’s super creative and brings an abundance of great ideas to the table. Would definitely recommend!!
Interview with Katie Bates
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I won't promise you that you will get signed or get a syn placement, but I will promise you I will be honest and do everything I humanly can to help build you a career and help guide you towards success
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Any artist who wants to better themselves. I will not work with someone who thinks they are better than everyone else. A strong work ethic is a vital ingredient. You've got to earn it. I gravitate toward natural, electrifying talent
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am honest and will be straight up with you. I won't tip toe around the fact. This isn't a guaranteed placement or signing. You need to do the work and better yourself to be able to sustain a long career in the music industry
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Clive Davis & LA Reid. They are monumental figures when it came to evolving artists. We need to get back to developing artists
Sync Positioning Review - $300
Streaming Data Breakdown - $150
Label/Management Readiness Evaluation: $250
