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Classically trained music psychology master’s graduate and experienced guitarist/performer who pivoted into facilitating independent musicians’ careers. Skilled in artist relations and building visibility, fanbases, and royalties through hands-on work in the global music industry. Experienced in CRM, digital promotion, and rights management across digital distribution, copyright, streaming, and royalty collection—combining music performance with practical marketing, networking, and digital campaign execution.…Classically trained music psychology master’s graduate and experienced guitarist/performer who pivoted into facilitating independent musicians’ careers. Skilled in artist relations and building visibility, fanbases, and royalties through hands-on work in the global music industry. Experienced in CRM, digital promotion, and rights management across digital distribution, copyright, streaming, and royalty collection—combining music performance with practical marketing, networking, and digital campaign execution.

Juri Kobayashi

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Classically trained music psychology master’s graduate and experienced guitarist/performer who pivoted into facilitating independent musicians’ careers. Skilled in artist relations and building visibility, fanbases, and royalties through hands-on work in the global music industry. Experienced in CRM, digital promotion, and rights management across digital distribution, copyright, streaming, and royalty collection—combining music performance with practical marketing, networking, and digital campaign execution.…Classically trained music psychology master’s graduate and experienced guitarist/performer who pivoted into facilitating independent musicians’ careers. Skilled in artist relations and building visibility, fanbases, and royalties through hands-on work in the global music industry. Experienced in CRM, digital promotion, and rights management across digital distribution, copyright, streaming, and royalty collection—combining music performance with practical marketing, networking, and digital campaign execution.

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Classically trained music psychology master’s graduate and experienced guitarist/performer who pivoted into facilitating independent musicians’ careers. Skilled in artist relations and building visibility, fanbases, and royalties through hands-on work in the global music industry.

Experienced in CRM, digital promotion, and rights management across digital distribution, copyright, streaming, and royalty collection—combining music performance with practical marketing, networking, and digital campaign execution.

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Work Experience

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.

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.

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.

Guitar Teacher at Piacello Private Music School

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Teach music/guitar at a private music school (responsibilities include student instruction and related preparation).

Music Information / Artist Relations role at Music.Info Oy

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Artist Relations Manager at Music.Info Oy

January 1, 2016 - Present

Manage artist relations and support independent musicians through the digital music industry. Coordinate networking with independent artists, labels, and music organizations, and contribute to digital distribution, promotion, copyright, and investment-related activities. Support growth of client fanbases, visibility, and royalties, and help drive company growth. Use CRM and campaign tooling for outreach, reporting, and communication. Build expertise in digital intellectual property rights, streaming/digital content management issues, and royalty collection.

Substitute Teacher at Finnish Music College and Community School

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Substitute in music education settings, covering classes and supporting student learning.

Music Teacher at Itä-Häme State Highschool

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

Teach music and support students in school-based music education.

Instrument Instructor at Jyväskylä Christian School children’s summer camp

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Instruct children at an instrument-focused summer camp program.

Guitar Teacher at Private Music School (Alkusoitto Oy & Kodaly Music School)

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018

Teach guitar in a private music school setting; provide instruction to students and support performance-oriented learning.

Work-study (Conservatory) at Conservatory of Victoria

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

Work-study at the conservatory while pursuing music-related training and experience.

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 and Kitchen Supervisor at Izumi Japanese Restaurant

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2010

Work as sushi chef and kitchen supervisor in a Japanese restaurant in Victoria, Canada.

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.