Carlos Merriweather, Biography

Carlos Merriweather, Author


Serving International Independent Artists


Carlos always answers question about his focus with, "I support independent artists everywhere on their quest for music success." He is particularly interested in artist of Music for the Soul. He calls it Solrac (Soul-Rock) Music; music of hope compassion and love.

Ask him how he envisions sharing his knowledge and I build on the basics experience, His answer, "As partner to music stores and music schools everywhere. they teach and help artists put them to practical, well rounded use." Carlos, along with his life and business partner, Liz Merriweather, developed the Goal Designing Flash Planner system, a tool crafted specifically for the purpose of guiding and encouraging artists.As a part time marketer for Verity Records/Sony Music, Carlos realizes what major labels will someday discover. He says, "The combined value of independent artists is priceless!" That’s where Carlos comes in. He helps artists strategize and plan, while offering them accountability and sharing direction for promotion.

Carlos - Artist

In his years as an independent artist, Carlos created several number one, most requested chart topping songs in the Southern Midwest region. As a teacher, curriculum writer and contracted artist with the Louisville, KY public school system, Carlos was able to learn, first-hand, that students want positive message music. “They will tell you they want to do well, but they ask…who cares or understands?” Carlos cares and understands.

Carlos earned his business degree in 2007 from Indiana Wesleyan University. In previous years he enjoyed the Boston campus life at Berklee College of Music, studying music composition and arranging. His music marketing and sound engineering certificates are from Berklee. He also earned a literary diploma in 2007, and subsequently authored his first book. Carlos is the music consultant and marketing manager for Artist Development Coaching, and a commercial and movie actor with Graham Entertainment.

The Business of the Artist

Carlos' Avatar Tony Dollars and Fellow actor/actress Cynthia Basinet share the top spot on his music website Recordsongs.us. Carlos has scheduled the release of a new series of audio recordings in 2012 titled, The Memoirs of Tony Dollars. The series invites some of Carlos' best storytelling and music writing yet, and promises to bring intrigue and delight.

Appearances, Memberships, Awards and Honors

Feature - Taylor Swift Video, 11/11 • ASCAPlus Songwriter Award • Mayoral Proclamation • Background-Stellar Awards, Gospel Television Central City Productions Inc. • Background TBN Movie "Not A Fan" • Teacher’s Certificate of Excellence, Public Schools • Board of Aldermen Spirit Award • Member ASCAP • Artist Development Coaching Team Artistdevelopmentcoaching.com

Carlos may be contacted by email at info@artistdevelopmentcoaching.com. Please also visit her Artist Development Coaching Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ArtistCoaching