About Us
At Levity Music, LLC, we are passionate about music. We are passionate about the business of music. And we understand that the proper administration of music assets allows the world to enjoy the music that we are so passionate about.
At Levity Music, LLC, we are passionate about music. We are passionate about the business of music. And we understand that the proper administration of music assets allows the world to enjoy the music that we are so passionate about.
Since launching Levity Music Consulting in 2019, Robert has had the privilege to offer strategic guidance, provide tactical support, unlock value and implement solutions for clients as diverse as Amplified Music Rights, Big Noise Music Group, Blackstone Entertainment, Cash Money Music Publishing/Money Mack Music, Iconoclast, Jammber, Pellum Publishing, Pookiebird Music, Primary Wave, Radian Capital, Reach Music Publishing, Round Hill Music, and Werge Law Group, along with other creators, rights owners and rights administrators.
In addition to his work as a consultant, Robert also seeks to bring impact as an Executive Leadership and Management coach – working with clients across the fields of Finance, Education, Law and Consulting and engaging as a leadership coach for New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Robert has served as a guest speaker for numerous music business panels and podcasts at New York University, The New School, the Association of Independent Music Publishers, Mondo and Americanafest.
Continuously looking to broaden the expertise and skills that can bring value to Levity’s clients, Robert has certifications in Data Analytics and Project Management from the University of Chicago, in Management Development, Project Management, Presentation Skills, Mentoring and Goal Setting from the Institute of Leadership Management and is an ICF accrediting coach with a coaching certification from New York University.
Prior to founding Levity Music Consulting, Robert developed his expertise in global music rights administration over twenty years of leading rights management functions at two of the world’s largest music companies – BMG and EMI.
Robert joined the BMG management team in 2013 after a period of rapid company growth to stabilize their Copyright Administration Department and develop it into a function suited to meet the challenges of the company’s rapidly evolving profile. While at BMG, Robert overhauled the processes and team profile to deliver exceptional administrative services to BMG clients and stakeholders. He was also integral in BMG’s successful relocation and consolidation of its administrative services hub from New York, NY to Nashville, TN.
Robert started his career in the music industry as an intern at EMI Music Publishing ultimately rising to the level of VP of Copyright, Royalty and General Administration, overseeing the US rights administration function and a team of 40+ at a time when the company made its first significant rights management IT systems transition in a generation.
Zac is an accomplished professional in music rights management with over two decades of experience. As a partner at Levity Music, Zac has been pivotal in driving strategic initiatives and delivering innovative solutions for clients across the industry.
Before joining Levity, Zac held significant leadership roles at BMG Rights Management and EMI Music Publishing. At BMG, he oversaw teams crucial to the success of BMG’s Copyright and Royalty operations including Client Services, Data Maintenance, New Deal Processing, Data & Reporting, and Information Service. These functions dealt with interpreting contract terms, implementing royalty rates, analyzing and producing royalty adjustments, claim confirmation and resolution, and managing client relationships. As his remit expanded, Zac skillfully developed people, teams, and processes, served as the primary BMG contact for several high-profile clients, and managed for success with a data driven focus on internal and external client satisfaction.
At EMI Music Publishing, where he served as Director of Global Administration in his final role, Zac led efforts to resolve complex royalty inquiries, produced detailed income analyses for management, and coordinated key business requirements for copyright and royalty systems enhancement. In his other roles at EMI, Zac developed broad expertise in rights administration, clearing samples, issuing mechanical licenses, registering copyrights and renewals, and conducting chain of title research across EMI’s catalog.
Now, as a partner at Levity Music Consulting, Zac leverages his deep industry knowledge and unwavering dedication to deliver exceptional results, making him an invaluable asset to Levity’s clients