A passion for music combined with an interest in helping emerging artists achieve sustainable careers in writing, recording and performing their compositions prompted Susie Codd to study the business of music and to subsequently launch the Fifth Level Music Group.
In early 2008, Susie began managing Jazz/R&B/Soul recording artist, Nicolas Bearde, whom is also a founding member of Bobby McFerrin's innovative a cappella vocal ensemble, “Voicestra.” One of her achievements in working with Nicolas was to secure international performance opportunities in markets such as Eastern Europe, including the Russian Federation and Siberia.
In 2009, FLMG entered into a publishing agreement with SoHo-Records, Lima, Peru to publish their catalog for the United States/Canada territory. SoHo-Records is an independent record label owned by Oscar Bravo and Guillermo Delgado Aparicio. Adammo, Nella, The Apple Band Project, We All Together and Julie Freundt are signed to their label.
in 2010, the FLMG publishing catalog took another step forward with the signing of Swedish singer/songwriter, Marie Glad. In 2011, FLMG added Bay Area Acoustic/Rock Quartet sensation ALMA DESNUDA to their publishing catalog. Rounding out the genre mix was accomplished when ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley and his Classic American Rock band "PUSH" joined FLMG's management roster. Susie's focus in 2011 and beyond will be working with music supervisors to help them pair up their music needs with FLMG's catalog.
Susie has nearly two decades of professional business experience in finance, marketing and project management. She holds a BS from Notre Dame de Namur University and an MBA from Golden Gate University. In December 2009, she graduated from the Berklee College of Music with her Masters in Music Business. During her time at Berklee, Susie was awarded the "Herbie Hancock Celebrity Scholarship" for outstanding academic achievement.
Guillermo Delgado-Aparicio, Creative Director, SoHo Records
Guillermo studied classical music at the Conservatory in Lima, Peru and has been a studio recording musician for several groups. He has studied Songwriting at the Berklee College of Music and received the Celebrity Scholarship for his outstanding grades and music. In addition to songwriting, Guillermo is also studying for his Masters in Music Business at Berklee. In 2007, he received a Golden and Platinum awards for his arrangements and songs in his independent production.
He graduated after studying Science and Engineering at the Catholic University in Lima, Peru and also studied Advanced Business Planning at Harvard University. Guillermo has worked for several corporations in the Technology and Telecommunication sectors. In 2008, Guillermo formed SoHo-Records with Oscar Bravo.
Oscar Bravo, Executive Vice-President, SoHo Records
In 1990, Oscar Bravo founded Gamma Studios, an audio recording and post-production facility located in Lima, Peru. For more than 15 years, he managed the studio, produced several top artists and commercial spots. He has been invited by several artists to participate as a musician for both, recording sessions and live performances. In 2007, Oscar received a Golden and Platinum awards for his joint participation as co-producer with Guillermo. Oscar graduated from the Catholic University (Lima, Peru) where he studied Business and Engineering.
SoHo-Records was formed in 2008 and is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
