Far too often, we hear the same requests from artists searching for the right partnership in today’s industry:

  • Representation
  • Marketing
  • Branding
  • Booking
  • Organizing
  • Fundraising

These aren’t luxury requests — they’re survival needs in the modern music economy. Traditionally, this list fell under the outdated “360-management” model, where control was traded for visibility, and percentages were taken without clarity.

We’ve taken that model apart and rebuilt it.

Illscape Studios empowers artists to lead like founders, not dependents. Through an integrative business model, strategic operations, and fractional executive services, we help artists build real companies based on systems, not superstardom.

No more vague cuts. No more chaotic guesswork.

We work on flat-fee structures tied to real deliverables: business plans, production workflows, funding strategies, and tour operations.

Digital tools have made visibility easier. What’s missing is structure.

In the 21st century, artists aren’t chasing fame — they’re building equity.

What they’re really looking for is ownership and order.

From start-ups to legacy, the artists who come to us respect our elevated approach that challenges traditional management.

That’s the Illscape difference.

Illscape Studios LLC is a 360-music operations boutique dedicated to empowering independent artists and redefining career trajectories. We challenge outdated industry standards by creating sustainable opportunities for artists and industry professionals while fostering long-term success.

Based in Houston, we provide comprehensive operational services and event promotions, prioritizing fair compensation, visibility, and meaningful audience connections. Through our work, we expand career opportunities for local communities, creating jobs and fostering a supportive ecosystem for independent artists and music professionals. Backed by a team of industry experts in business, marketing, and artist development, we cultivate thriving communities through music and are shaping the future of independent music management and immersive events.

Core Values

  • Empower musical professionals with the tools, strategies, and opportunities they need to achieve long-term success.
  • Embrace innovative technologies and adaptive strategies to navigate the dynamic music industry.
  • Integrity: transparency, honesty, and accountability in all aspects of our operations. Trust is foundational in relationships.
  • Pop-up experiences provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant environments that enhance community well-being.
  • Sustainable principles guided by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
  • Artistic quality and professional execution ensures artists and events are represented at the highest level of excellence.
  • Inclusive space for all, providing a safe haven, and fostering creative growth.

Zia SG, MA Music Business, LEED GA

CEO
Artist Operational Officer | Representative | Promoter

Zia is the Chief Executive Officer and owner of Illscape Studios, an immersive experience and 360- artist operations firm she founded to assist independent artists in achieving sustainable, long-term success. With a background in music performance that began at the age of eight, she holds a Master of Arts in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, where she graduated summa cum laude. She developed an integrative and holistic operational model through her comprehensive dissertation, which combined qualitative data from artists with quantitative analysis of the industry. With a BFA in interior architecture and certification as a LEED Green Associate, her integrative process and design insights inform the creation of immersive, sustainable music events that integrate acoustics, visual aesthetics, and environmentally responsible spatial design. Furthermore, as a Certified Professional Organizer, Zia provides structure and efficiency to artists’ businesses, helping them streamline operations, manage workflows, and focus on their creative growth. Additionally, she is the founder of the Inland Empire Music Society and was Events Committee Chair for the Houston Blues Society, where she created the first HBChallenge Workshop and Showcase. Having a deep understanding of leadership and management, her tailored 360- artist strategies encompass business plan development, representation, scheduling, contracts, marketing, branding, and promotions, fostering intentional growth for a diverse roster of musicians.

Kirky TG

Kirky TG, MBA

CMO
Marketing | Branding | Public Relations

Kirky is Chief Marketing Officer of Illscape Studios, providing expertise in marketing, business, finance, and sustainability to drive the growth of your business as an artist, venue, or service provider to the music industry. With an MBA and a background in small business management and entrepreneurship, Kirky develops innovative marketing strategies for emerging and established artists. As a dedicated musician and President and Marketing Committee Chair of the Houston Blues Society, Kirky synergizes his creative passion with business acumen to enhance artist branding, outreach, and community engagement. He’s collaborated on the planning and promotion of numerous successful shows for Illscape and the Houston Blues Society, including Sue Foley, Shemekia Copeland, North Mississippi Allstars, GA-20, and more.

Kevin D Pagan

Kevin DP, JD

CLO
Legal Structure | Contract Review | Dispute Resolution

Kevin serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Illscape Studios, providing essential legal oversight to protect the creative and financial interests of Illscape and its artists. With nearly 40 years of legal experience and a decade dedicated to music law, Kevin specializes in contract negotiations, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution. His background as City Attorney for McAllen, Texas, combined with his roles as CFO and General Counsel for BT Church, which included overseeing music publishing and recording projects, enhances his capacity to navigate the complexities of the music industry. Kevin’s expertise ensures that Illscape artists thrive within a secure legal framework, allowing them to concentrate on their music.

Marlary

Marlary GJ, MBA

CFO
Business Management & Development | Bookkeeping

Marlary serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Illscape Studios, ensuring the company’s financial health and operational success. As owner of Redeem Services LLC, she provides expert business management services to Illscape’s artists, complementing their personal management. With extensive experience in business development, Marlary helps artists establish and maintain their LLCs, oversee start-up finances, and manage bookkeeping, revenue streams, state filings, and compliance. Her expertise enables artists to build sustainable business structures, allowing them to focus on their creative work while she handles the financial details that drive long-term success.

Alicia AB, PhD

ADVISOR
Artist Psychology

Alicia serves on the Illscape Studios Board of Advisors. Her expertise in psychology and learning science informs artist development, creative strategy, and audience engagement. As an Associate Professor of Psychology at Berklee College of Music, her research on human behavior, motivation, and well-being shapes innovative approaches to branding, performance, and sustainable career development for artists. Alicia’s focus on how technology and sociocultural shifts impact learning enhances Illscape Studios’ ability to support artists in connecting authentically with diverse audiences. As a musician herself, she combines academic insight with creative experience to guide emerging talent in building meaningful and lasting careers.

Bradford CA, JD

ADVISOR
Music Industry Veteran

Brad serves on the Board of Advisors for Illscape Studios. His extensive background in media rights and licensing gives Illscape Studios a competitive advantage in securing sync deals, ensuring that the artists they manage have solid access to opportunities in film, television, gaming, and digital media. His legal expertise in content acquisition and distribution allows Illscape Studios to negotiate optimal placement and revenue opportunities for its artists, maximizing both visibility and profitability. Brad played a crucial role in structuring the first DVD manufacture-on-demand agreement for Hewlett-Packard and has negotiated groundbreaking deals with major rights holders, including the NFL, HBO, and Marvel Entertainment. In addition to his legal and business accomplishments, Brad shares his industry knowledge as an adjunct professor at the University of California – San Diego (UCSD) and Berklee College of Music, where he teaches courses on media, technology, and law.

Emilie M, MA Music Business

ADVISOR
Orchestral & Classical Specialist

Emilie is the Orchestra and Classical Advisor for Illscape Studios, providing valuable insights from her experience in the nonprofit performing arts. As the Annual Fund Manager for the Houston Symphony, she focuses on donor engagement and community support for music. Her expertise in arts sustainability aligns with Illscape’s mission to empower independent artists in underground classical, jazz, and blues. With a Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Brigham Young University and a Master’s in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, Emilie merges classical training with industry strategies. Based in Houston for over a decade, her passion for accessibility in the arts makes her a key resource for Illscape’s orchestral initiatives and creative vision.