Best mentors in Austin

Start with polished tracks that represent your best work and a clear sense of your artistic direction. Make sure you have a professional press kit with bio, photos, and links to your music. Research mentors to understand their background and expertise before reaching out. On Groover, you get direct access to Austin mentors who guarantee they'll listen and reply to your submission within 7 days.

Yes, Austin mentors work with artists from across the United States and internationally. The city's music scene has always welcomed outside talent, especially in genres like indie rock, Americana, and experimental music. Many mentors are open to remote guidance and collaboration.

Austin mentors work across a wide range of genres including country, Americana, indie rock, psych, folk, and electronic music. The city's heritage in outlaw country and blues continues to influence its sound, while venues like Red River Cultural District support experimental and alternative acts. Mentors with ties to organizations like the Austin Music Foundation often explore hybrid sounds that blend traditional and modern styles.

On Groover, mentors have 7 days to respond to your submission. If they don't reply within that time, you get your credits back, so you never waste time waiting.

Mentors provide guidance on artistic development, career strategy, and navigating the music industry. They often have connections to Austin's venues, media outlets, and booking networks that can help advance your career. Unlike distributors who simply get your music onto platforms, mentors offer personalized advice and industry insights tailored to your specific goals.

Groover helps artists and their representatives (label managers, PR agents, publishers etc.) get their music heard.


Through an innovative web platform, Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios and labels seeking emerging talents. On Groover, artists can send their music directly to a selection of blogs, radios, playlist curators, record labels and pros of their choice, get feedback guaranteed, and coverage!

Thanks to Groover, more than 3,000 active music curators and pros have given more than 4 million pieces of feedback, 1 million+ shares (reviews, playlist adds etc.) and 1,000+ signatures on record labels.

Yes, Groover is a paid platform that uses credits called Grooviz:

• 1 Grooviz = €1 (tax included, ~ $1.07 USD)

• Contacting a curator/pro costs 2 Grooviz

• Top-tier curators may cost more (4–6 Grooviz)
  

You can save up to 24% with discounted credit packs.

100%. Groover was built for indie and self-managed artists who want to promote their music without needing a label or traditional PR.

Curators provide actionable written feedback on your track, helping you understand your music’s strengths, get exposure, and grow your network.

Yes, but signing up is free and takes only a few minutes. You can browse curators and plan your campaign before sending your first track.