I am a classically trained guitarist with decades of teaching and performance experience who pivoted to helping independent musicians build sustainable careers. I gained hands-on knowledge of the global music industry through my work at Music.Info Finland Oy, coordinating artist relations, promotions and digital distribution for a diverse roster of artists. I now combine performance insight with practical marketing, rights management and digital strategy to support musicians in growing visibility, fanbases and royalties. My strengths include artist relations, networking independent musicians, record labels and music organizations in digital distribution, promotion, copyright, and investment hunting. I am proficient in CRM, web design, social media, advertising & analysis, email campaigning and rudimentary HTML. I have a solid grounding in digital copyright law and streaming industry dynamics, plus experience in digital content management and royalty collection.

Juri Kobayashi

I am a classically trained guitarist with decades of teaching and performance experience who pivoted to helping independent musicians build sustainable careers. I gained hands-on knowledge of the global music industry through my work at Music.Info Finland Oy, coordinating artist relations, promotions and digital distribution for a diverse roster of artists. I now combine performance insight with practical marketing, rights management and digital strategy to support musicians in growing visibility, fanbases and royalties. My strengths include artist relations, networking independent musicians, record labels and music organizations in digital distribution, promotion, copyright, and investment hunting. I am proficient in CRM, web design, social media, advertising & analysis, email campaigning and rudimentary HTML. I have a solid grounding in digital copyright law and streaming industry dynamics, plus experience in digital content management and royalty collection.

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I am a classically trained guitarist with decades of teaching and performance experience who pivoted to helping independent musicians build sustainable careers. I gained hands-on knowledge of the global music industry through my work at Music.Info Finland Oy, coordinating artist relations, promotions and digital distribution for a diverse roster of artists. I now combine performance insight with practical marketing, rights management and digital strategy to support musicians in growing visibility, fanbases and royalties.

My strengths include artist relations, networking independent musicians, record labels and music organizations in digital distribution, promotion, copyright, and investment hunting. I am proficient in CRM, web design, social media, advertising & analysis, email campaigning and rudimentary HTML. I have a solid grounding in digital copyright law and streaming industry dynamics, plus experience in digital content management and royalty collection.

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Language

Finnish
Advanced
English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Artist Relations Manager at Music.Info Finland Oy
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Managed artist relations, networking independent musicians, record labels and music organizations in digital music distribution, promotion, copyright, and investment hunting. Facilitated growth of client fanbases, visibility and royalties; proficient in CRM, web design, social media, SEO, advertising & analysis, and email campaigns; knowledgeable in digital copyright law and streaming industry dynamics.
Marketing and Sales Manager at Music.Info Finland Oy
March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Led marketing and sales efforts, campaign design and execution, and client engagement strategies to grow Music.Info Finland Oy’s market presence.
Guitar Teacher at Various Music Schools and Institutions
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2026
Private and group lessons, guitar performance and fretboard harmony. Prepared students for performances and examinations, adjudicated auditions, and promoted institutions through performance participation.
Sushi Chef at Izumi Japanese Restaurant and Various venues
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2010
Plan and prepare meals from raw ingredients to composed dishes for private and banquet occasions in live settings.
Manual Strong Identification at University of Jyväskylä
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Provided manual strong identification service to students, managing tickets, verifying identity documents, coordinating identification meetings, and issuing credentials for online study portals.

Education

Master of Arts (Music Psychology) at The University of Jyväskylä
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Music Pedagogy Professional Teacher Training at The University of Applied Sciences Jyväskylä
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Teacher Training and Performance at Camosun College & The Royal Conservatory of Music, Victoria (Canada)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Music Psychology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Music Pedagogy Professional Teacher Training
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Teacher Training and Performance
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other