Artist Communication and Community Building

Clout fades — real connections last. In this workshop, Drew de Leon (music strategist & co-founder of The Digilogue) shares how meaningful relationships, not viral moments, fuel long-term careers. Learn to network with purpose, show up authentically, and build a circle that supports your growth as an artist.

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What you'll learn

How to network beyond the numbers
Approaching collaborators and gatekeepers the right way
Why consistency > clout
Real stories of careers built on connection

About the instructor

Drew de Leon

Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer

Drew de Leon is the Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer for a global music and tech community called The Digilogue. He also heads strategy for the digital marketing arm of The Digilogue called DigiLabs. He's also a partner of an indie music distribution company called MPR Global recently known for breaking the artist Muni Long and receiving a Grammy for "Best R&B Performance". He's formally the Head of Digital Marketing at Def Jam and Alamo Records. With over 15 years of experience in the music industry, he's led digital for artists such as Rod Wave, Lil Durk, Nas, Teyana Taylor, Pusha T, Danileigh, Alessia Cara, and more. In 2010, Drew started the music agency Blank Label, where he developed artists through digital marketing and brand partnerships. Starting in 2016, he co-founded the global music and tech community, The Digilogue, with a belief of paying it forward for indie artists, music professionals, and students. The Digilogue programs music educational conversations, career resources, and artist discovery content. Outside of music, Drew is also a basketball and soccer enthusiast. He loves the Knicks and Liverpool FC. He also actively embraces his Filipino heritage and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.