✦ Apryl Peredo — Artist Development & Japan Music Market Mentor Meet Apryl Peredo, a seasoned music industry professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning artist management, tour coordination, event curation, and music media. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee—the home of rock and soul—Apryl now calls Tokyo, Japan home, where she helps international and Japanese artists grow their careers with clarity, confidence, and creativity. From her early days as a “terrible” punk bassist and radio DJ to working production for major festivals like VANS Warped Tour and Coachella, Apryl has built her career on understanding how artists actually move forward—from their first release to their first international opportunity. For the past decade, she’s focused on artist development and management, guiding emerging acts through the challenges of promotion, touring, and building sustainable careers. Her global workshops and mentoring sessions—from Tokyo to Vancouver—emphasize practical advice over vague inspiration, helping artists make real progress. Apryl also organizes Music Bridge Tokyo, an annual showcase festival and conference connecting Japan’s indie scene with the global music community. What Artists Can Expect 🎧 Constructive, practical feedback: Honest, encouraging commentary focused on what’s working and what can be improved—from songwriting and arrangement to your artist image and next steps. 🌏 Guidance on Japan promotion: If you’re curious about performing or promoting your music in Japan, Apryl can share a short information deck explaining how the local live scene and promotional ecosystem work. 💡 Extra perk: Selected songs may be added to a private industry playlist shared with venues, DJs, and other professionals in her network. Apryl especially welcomes independent artists without management who are eager for one-off, professional insight—whether to refine their sound, plan their release, or explore the Japanese market. She believes that every artist, no matter where they’re from, can find their audience—and her role is to help you take the next step with clarity and strategy.