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Driver’s Ed Classes
(Teacher bios are located at the end of the class descriptions)
Friday, November 9th
11:00am – 12:30pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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It’s About the Song with Judy Stakee – Lindbergh A Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Judy will share with you her
vision on how to become a more successful songwriter by developing your own creative process. She will give you a unique
perspective into being an artist; body, mind and soul. She intends to spark your imagination and visualization using your voice,
melody and lyric.
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Pitching Your Country Songs Professionally with Chip Hardy – Lindbergh B Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor)
An informational discussion based class on how to make your Country songs more competitive in the marketplace. Subject matter
will range from your initial song idea to developing a story line and creating an emotional impact for listeners. Questions and
open discussion will be welcomed throughout the entire class period.
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Multiple Streams of Music Income with Debra Russell – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) More
than a marketing model – it’s a business model allowing you to capitalize on today's reality in the music business. Built on the
foundation of niche marketing, taking best advantage of the tools and technology of the new music industry to create your 1,000
True Fans. Whether you're a performing musician, composer, producer, publisher or agent/manager, you can apply these concepts
to expand and grow your music business. Following the Multiple Streams of Music Income Model will allow you to attract the
right fans (or music buyers) to you, the ones who will love what you uniquely do. And create a deep and abiding relationship with
them that will keep them coming back and bringing their friends with them.
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How to Achieve Incredible Career Success! with Kenny Kerner – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
So many people get into the industry without a plan; without an organized outline. There are distractions, mistakes, hard work and
a host of other hurdles to keep an artist from succeeding. This class will outline 18 steps for achieving incredible career success
and overcoming the hurdles. If you're planning on a career—any career—don't miss this class!
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Website Demolition Derby with Dave Cool of Bandzoogle – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This
session will offer live critiques of musician websites. Each site's design, organization, content and functionality will be assessed.
How does the website fit with the artist's overall online strategy, and how successfully does it achieve their goals? Dave Cool, the
Director of Artist Relations at Bandzoogle, is extremely knowledgeable about website best practices and deeply allergic to bad
design, Flash widgets and unreadable fonts. Reviews will be ruthless, and diplomacy will be left aside, but all reviews will aim to
teach everyone in the room some website design best practices.
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Recording Vocals & Music in Pro Tools with Mihai Boloni of ProMedia Training, LLC – Logan Room
(Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This course will offer people a chance to learn about different techniques used in the recording
process for vocals and music. We will discuss using microphones, instruments, and software to expose people to the possibilities
of making their music my engaging. Furthermore, we will look at editing and working with material on how time can be saved
during the editing process and spend more time creating using workflow in Pro Tools.
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Three Simple Mistakes That Stop Songwriters from Having Hits with Barry De Vorzon – Kennedy Room
(Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor Sometimes the difference between a good song and a great song is in the tiniest of details. Join
hit songwriter, producer, publisher Barry De Vorzon to find out what those little mistakes are and how to avoid them. No other
class at this year's Road Rally will be giving these three secret tips to it's students.
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Advanced Record Production with Rob Chiarelli and Ron Harris – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
Rob Chiarelli & Ron Harris will reveal the hit-making tips & techniques that will make your project sound like a hit. Topics
include modern recording techniques, plug-ins, recording vocals, drums, instruments & mixing, as well as working with artists,
writers, A&R execs, producers & engineers, etc. Don’t miss this class. Rob & Ron always bring some very special classic multitrack masters - very rare, once in a lifetime kind of stuff!
Friday, November 9th continued
11:00-12:30pm (continued):
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Mastering Guitar Recording on Any Budget with Ronan Chris Murphy – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd
Floor) Producer-Engineer Ronan Chris Murphy will teach you a mix of technical and production strategies for getting great
guitar sounds in any recording studio.
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Recording Your Demo - Home Studio vs. Pro Studio with Cliff Goldmacher – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level
/ 2nd Floor) There’s no place like home... or is there? As the quality of recording equipment rises and the prices continue to
drop, songwriters are constantly tempted by the option of setting up a home studio to record their demos. In Cliff’s class, he’ll
discuss the advantages and disadvantages of home recording versus using a professional studio, session musicians and vocalists.
Also, Cliff will explain how to integrate your home studio work into the professional studio process so you can save both time and
money while creating broadcast quality demos that begin as home studio demos.
2:45pm-4:15pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Positive People Power: Networking Strategies for Songwriters with Dan Kimpel – Lindbergh A Room (Lobby
Level / 1st Floor) “Who you know, what you know and who knows you,” is the mantra for lasting success in the music business.
Join author/educator and networking guru Dan Kimpel for a powerhouse presentation on making positive impressions, bringing
others into your creative orbit and establishing the vital connections that will last throughout your career. Among the topics to be
covered: Tips on creating conversations, encouraging the power of positive people, communication basics, schmoozing with
sincerity, overcoming social challenges, opening up your body language, maximizing the music conference environment and
following up without fear. Yes, songwriters are often more comfortable with lyrics and melodies than meetings and cocktail
parties, but the conversation you begin will open the door to an opportunity that knocks tomorrow. Join the inexhaustible Dan
Kimpel for a “Kimpelling” presentation guaranteed to stoke your networking fire.
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Music Licensing: An Inside-Out Look at Thriving Indie Music Publishers with Ted Lowe – Lindbergh B Room
(Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Hear from Ted Lowe, a long-time Film/TV A&R Exec at Choicetracks Music Publishing, and a few
of his close friends who work inside the Film/TV music world. Get an inside look at what types of songs and instrumentals pique
the ears of one of the top A&R guys in the field, and hear first-hand about what it takes to stand out and stay on the A-List of
Music Supervisors and other creative executives in charge of selecting music for their projects.
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The Ins and Outs of Song Licensing with Todd Brabec and Jeff Brabec – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd
floor) American Idol, The Voice and Nashville on TV; Dance Central and Guitar Hero video games; Apps taking over; Rock of
Ages and Jersey Boys on Broadway; the Who CSI theme songs; Hunger Games tops U.S. film box office charts; ASCAP, BMI
and SESAC reach 2 billion dollars in annual royalties; Adele album sells 10 million; e-cards, movie trailers, remixes, mashups,
samples, dolls and toys, digital jukeboxes and ringtones and ringbacks. This is the music business of today. This seminar reveals
the deal making structure, negotiations and actual royalties and fees involved in the Business of Licensing Songs.
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How to Get More Forwards from TAXI with Karl Louis and Kevin Houlihan – O'Hare Room (Mezzanine
Level / 2nd Floor) Welcome to this in person, up close and high-energy conversation with Karl Louis (TAXI, Mgmt. and
Industry Veteran) and Kevin Houlihan (TAXI, Music Coordinator, Artist), as to what makes for a successful listing pitch. Learn
the insights as to the small and large mistakes that are common, as well as the behind the scenes nuances that stop Label,
Publishing, Music Supervisors and Music Library executives in their tracks. This class covers all major commercial genres and is
sure to entertain, as well as enlighten you. Most importantly, it will give you the honest assessments you need to maximize your
odds of placement success.
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A&R: It All Begins With the Music - First The Music, Then The Business with Don Grierson – Midway Room
(Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) A focused look at the responsibilities of A&R (Artist & Repertoire) personnel, whether at a
major label or in the active independent marketplace. Insight into how major and independent music company A&R staff function.
How they handle this creative and vital responsibility and deal with artists, managers, producers and publishers/songwriters.
Finding, developing and signing talent in the new millennium.
Friday, November 9th continued
2:45pm-4:15pm (continued):
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Is it Time To Get a Manager? with Chris “Hot Rod” Long – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Why do
some artists get great management and others do not? What can I do to make sure I am doing what needs to be done to attract the
attention of management? Are you aware of the fact that before being able to ask the question “What should I expect from you as
my manager” that you need to be prepared to answer the question. What are you doing on your own to make me want to manage
you? With experience as an A&R rep, a record label “jack of all trades” (promotions, publicity, marketing) music journalist,
concert promoter and manager of an artist with several #1 singles and a platinum plus album, Chris “Hot Rod” Long will try to
help you understand how Artist Management is a two-way street, and what you can do to make your side of the street as appealing
for a talented manager as possible.
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Setting Up Your Home Studio with Ben Thompkins of Blue Microphones – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine
Level / 2nd Floor) How to put together your home studio, including equipment, recording techniques, software, etc.
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SOUNDEXCHANGE: What It Is, Why It Pays, and How to Get Your Share with Lauren A. Danzy – Kennedy
Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor SoundExchange will explain how registering (free!) with them can earn you royalties for
plays on satellite radio, Internet radio, cable TV music channels, and other services that stream sound recordings. SoundExchange
is a non-profit, and an important source of revenue for all artists (big and small) and labels (indie and major); they’ve distributed
over $800 million to artists and labels so far. But thousands of artists and labels don’t know they need to register, and millions in
royalties haven’t yet been claimed. Interactive and question-driven, this workshop will also cover need-to-know info on copyright,
licensing, metadata and legislation that will affect your career.
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FILM & TV SONGWRITING BOOTCAMP 2012: Capture the Contemporary Vibe the Film & TV Market
Loves!!! with Robin Frederick – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) When a Film & TV listing asks for
"contemporary" "indie" "authentic" or "retro influence" do you scratch your head and wonder what it all means? Are your songs
being returned with comments like "Not current sounding," "Could have more of the Indie vibe," or "Lyrics could be fresher/more
universal"? Join Robin Frederick for a fast-paced, 90-minute class that explores some of the biggest challenges in Film & TV
songwriting. You'll watch examples from current TV series, movies, and commercials, then learn how to use the same techniques
of song craft, vocal performance, and production to create songs in today's in-demand styles.
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WAR STORIES OF DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION: Best Practices For Successful Digital Distribution and
Services Promotion with Steven Corn – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) With the advent of digital
distribution, many artists and labels had hoped that they would be able to send their music around the world with a flip of a
switch. Unfortunately, it is often not that simple or easy. In this panel, a group of experienced distributors and artists will discuss
the lessons they have learned (many of which were obtained the hard way). They will share with you their insider’s secrets and
experiences to help ensure a seamless process when sending your music for digital distribution, and tips and tools to help promote
on the services. This is a practical discussion that deals with today’s issues. The goal is to offer the listeners proactive advice on
what-to-do and, perhaps more importantly, what-not-to-do to get your album distributed properly on all the digital services
worldwide. The panel will consist of one war story per speaker to illustrate issues relating to: Achieving the desired retail price for
your album, Techniques to make your music more discoverable, Importance of clean metadata, Release schedule strategy, AlbumOnly releases, Obtaining promotional and/or featured placements, Disputes (from both sides of the table), Modifying Existing
Content, Album Design, Pricing Models on the Various Services, Helpful tools and tips (finding the direct link to your album on
iTunes, the iTunes worldwide charts, creating artist stores on Amazon, etc.), Distribution of ringtones, Distributing video content
– do you really need to sell your video?, Importance of reviews, Artist names – do names like Ke$ha really effect searching,
tagging key words.
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Music Business and Terminology Basics with Casey Hurowitz – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor)
Are you just starting out? Overwhelmed by all those terms tossed around such as reversion, exclusive, non-exclusive, re-title,
work-for-hire, etc? Confused about copyrights, performance royalties, etc? This is the class for the totally green (though all are
welcome!). Casey Hurowitz is a TAXI member who has grown by leaps and bounds during his membership, and is a very prolific
contributor to the TAXI forum. He is highly regarded by the legions of newbies who are hungry for the music business basics.
Want to shave months, maybe years off your learning curve? Then join Casey to get a “101” primer and all your questions
answered in plain, easy-to-understand language.
Friday, November 9th continued
4:30pm – 6:00pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Personal Management 101: The Nuts and Bolts with Karl Louis and Rob “Blasko” Nicholson – Lindbergh A
Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, an artist manager is essential to
your needs. As an artist, your main concern should be writing and performing your music. A good manager will handle all other
aspects of the music business for you. In this class, take the time to learn when to hire a manager, what a manager can do for you,
and numerous other topics related to the artist manager and their involvement in your career.
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A Hands-On Lyric Master Class: What the #1s Did Lyrically—and How You Can Do it, Too with Jason Blume
– Lindbergh B Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) This class examines the tools and techniques that hit writers used to craft
lyrics to take their songs to the top of the charts. Learn the “tricks” to evoking emotion, telling a story, grabbing your listener with
opening lines, maintaining momentum in your 2nd verse; supporting your title; and much more. Come ready to write because
you’ll be “trying on” some of the tools.
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Singers - Prepping for American Idol, The Voice and More! With David Frangioni and Willy Perez-Feria –
National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) Today's artist has more opportunity, to be discovered, than ever before in
history. In order to be ready, it takes more than just talent. Artists need versatility, focus, and a true "mindset for success." This
clinic presents the steps for being "ready" to take your singing and entertainment career to its highest level as quickly as possible.
Q&A welcome!
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Fett’s Top 12 Pro Recording Tips with Fett – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) In this class, veteran
producer/engineer Fett reveals his top 12 tips for getting professional-sounding recordings. Topics include capturing a
performance, mics vs. direct recording, multi- vs. single-miking, mic selection and placement, correct use of compression/limiting,
EQ and effects, setting correct levels, layering and performance. Note: this class focuses exclusively on recording. For a similar
class on mixing, see Fett’s Top 13 Pro Mixing Tips class being taught on Saturday.
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Reality 101: Getting Seen, Getting Heard, Getting Signed; Pursuing a Career in the New Music Business, 2012
and Beyond with Bobby Borg – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Are You Ready For That Big
Recording Deal? Do you understand what getting signed really means? Do you want to find out how to leverage your career to get
what you want? YES? Then this course is for you! Taught by a professional musician - for musicians. Learn invaluable tips for
pursuing a successful career in music that only someone who's lived THROUGH IT can reveal. “Real-Life Stories” and in-class
“Song Critique Sessions” enhance this presentation making it a true eye-opener. Bring your CDs and get heard!
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“Sounds” Like a Winner! with Darlene Koldenhoven – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Learn how to
capture that Winning vocal "Sound," from GRAMMY Winner & 3 time GRAMMY nominee, MVP Session Singer and touring
artist Darlene Koldenhoven. As an award-winning producer, recording artist, vocal contractor, songwriter, arranger, voice
teacher/coach, and studio owner, Darlene brings her many years of experience and expertise on working from 'both sides of the
glass' as she addresses the solutions in technique and dual communication to achieve that 'platinum' vocal sound. Her #1 albums,
Infinite Voice and Heavenly Peace and new book with 7 CDs, Tune Your Voice: Singing and the Mind's Musical Ear, is endorsed
by everyone from Juilliard to "American Idol" as well as releasing her 3 new albums in 1 year on which she sings, plays and
produces, says it all … Stop by for a listen.
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How To Make Your Home Studio Sound Like a Pro Studio with Brian Krawcykowski of Solid State Logic–
LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Explore the history of Solid State Logic and how it can help you get
better sounding recordings from home.
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Make Money from YouTube and the Micro Sync Revolution with Kevin Breuner – Kennedy Room
(Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Over 4 billion videos are being viewed on YouTube every day. 60 hours of new video content
is uploaded to YouTube every minute. Millions of content creators are posting their work online—and they want to use your
music! Learn about emerging opportunities in the world of "micro sync" and how to license your songs for use in videos,
presentations, websites, apps, and more. Getting your piece of the pie might be easier than you think!
Friday, November 9th continued
4:30pm – 6:00pm (continued):
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How to Get TV Placements with 8 Tracks on an iPad with Hayden Bursk– Theater Room (Mezzanine Level 2nd
Floor) Hayden is a published singer/songwriter who will show you how to capture that moody, lo-fi singer/songwriter style that's
all the rage on many current TV shows. He'll play examples, then record an original song live during the class with nothing more
than an iPad and 8-tracks! Who knows, he might even need a little help from an audience member on a harmony part! This class
will help you get over the "I think I need a big slick production to make money with Film and TV placements."
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Directing Singers in The Studio with Jan Linder-Koda – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Directing
singers in the studio is a class is for vocalists, producers, engineers and film/TV writers. How do you get the sizzle in the studio?
Do you know how to work together to ignite your sessions and get a hot take? Singers, reach rock star level by telling a great story
and record emotionally charged tracks even when you are under pressure. Producers and engineers, get Jan's tricks of the trade to
capture that performance you're looking for. Grammy nominated singer / songwriter Jan Linder-Koda has worked with 20
Grammy winning clients and will show you how to get your whole team working together in the studio. This class will give you
the language you need so everyone is on the same page. It's a win-win for everyone who records. Jan has an uncanny ability to put
her finger on what the issue is, so bring your instrumental track or your instruments - She will pick people from the class to
demonstrate what she's teaching. Jan's classes are usually standing room only so get there early to get your seat.
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The Pursuit of Excellence: Determining Winners from Others with Bob Mete – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine
Level / 2nd Floor) The Pursuit of Excellence – Determining Winners from Others, is a one and a half hour presentation that
illustrates the traits and qualities that separate Winners from all others. During this presentation we will discuss topics such as:
Fear of Risk, Failure and Criticism, Making Commitments, Fear of Change, Problem Solving, Setting Goals, Dealing with
Feedback, and Doing a Personal Inventory. The topics above will be demonstrated using examples from the sports and the music
industry. The class is fast paced and entertaining. Attendees will come away with a positive attitude toward work, their craft and
their daily life
Saturday, November 10th
9:00am – 10:30am: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Virtual Vintage and Mobile Musicmaking with Stephen Fortner, Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine The
Hammond B3 organ, Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, Hohner Clavinet, Moog synthesizer, and other classic keyboard
instruments sound so timeless that getting their authentic sound is still considered an essential ingredient of many a hit song.
They're also hard to find and heavy to carry. Learn how to re-create these killer sounds using today's mobile technology, from
plug-ins on your laptop to apps for your mobile device. We'll also look at virtual orchestral instruments for film and TV
composers.
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How To Market Your MUSIC and Create a Buzz: Putting Together A Marketing Plan of Attack with Bobby
Borg – Lindbergh B Room (Lobby Level / 1st floor) Want to get to that next level of your career? In this class you’ll learn
step-by-step tips essential in putting together and initiating your own “Marketing Plan of Attack.” And if money is tight, we’ll do
this from the perspective of having a “Zero To Limited Dollar Budget!” In-class marketing exercises and CD listening sessions
make this course fast-paced, interactive session, and highly motivating. Make no mistake: Having no plan is like planning to fail!
Having a plan, and failing to execute it, is equally as damaging. Bring your CDs!
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The Science of Switching On with Steven Memel – National Room / (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) Most people
learn vocal technique from one teacher and performance skills somewhere else – usually from trial and error. But for the most
part, the other vital elements of being a master singer/performer/entertainer are left unaddressed or given small mention. “The
Science of Switching On” is the first comprehensive voice technique and performance system that teaches you everything you
need to know to master your art and wow the crowd night after night without burning out your voice or your enthusiasm. The
results? Rock solid technique, unforgettable performances, a sense of unshakable well being and whole new level of energy for
your art.
Saturday, November 10th continued
9:00am – 10:30am (continued):
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Fett’s Top 13 Pro Mixing Tips with Fett – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) In this class, veteran
producer/engineer Fett reveals his top 13 tips for getting professional-sounding mixes. Topics include the 6 Primary Mixing
Tools, the Virtual Sound stage, building a mix from the ground up, how to take the listener on a musical journey, mixing with your
ears vs. your eyes, and how to listen to the final mix. Note: this class focuses exclusively on mixing. For a similar class on
recording, see Fett’s Top 12 Pro Recording Tips class being taught on Friday.
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How to Build A Professional Band Website in Minutes with No WebDesign Skills! with Dave Cool of
Bandzoogle - Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This workshop will show how you can use Bandzoogle to
build a professional band website that does more -- sells music & merch, syncs with your social networks, and puts you in front of
more fans. No coding or web design skills needed! Dave Cool, the Director of Artist Relations at Bandzoogle, will build a band
website from scratch and show off Bandzoogle’s many powerful and easy-to-use tools for artists.
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Songwriters Guide to Metaphor with Pat Pattison – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Metaphor opens a
portal beyond what’s in front of you; it opens your vision, allowing you to see the world as something more. This seminar will
help you develop the most creative part of your voice: your ability to see one thing as though it were another your ability to create
metaphor. Aristotle called it, "the only truly creative human act." We’ll work interactively from prompts, learning to discover,
extend and reverse metaphor. You’ll be writing, reading aloud, and listening. It’ll expand and deepen your perspectives, give you
a remarkable set of new tools, and, it may even change the way you look at the world.
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Audio Mastering for Film and TV with Chas Ferry – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This
workshop will show you how to easily set up and balance your speaker system using tools you already have. We learn how
accurately compare the loudness and frequency response of your audio files to current commercial recordings. We'll talk about
how to set up your work area so that whether your listening from your iPhone, a CD Player or your DAW your reference listening
level will always be the same. We'll discuss simple ways of mastering your audio files so that they will be competitively
loud without adding distortion.
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The Thin Line Between "Hit" and "S***!" with Ralph Murphy – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
Pay attention to the little things! The wrong pronoun, lack of detail, unexplained details, writers assumption, wrong tempo, not
considering the song as a script, not remembering that you wish to have your song compete in the "Music Business" are deadly
mistakes. You are expecting an industry to bet their careers on your song, and that song better be ready for "prime time"! This
seminar shows you how to "detail" your song to make it showroom ready!
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Once More with Feeling with Jan Linder-Koda – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) “Once More With
Feeling” is a class for singer/songwriters, performers and producers. Have you been learning technique from a voice teacher and
performance from a coach? You can accomplish both with artist development specialist Jan Linder-Koda from Angel Diva Music.
Jan is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter with 20 Grammy winners to her credit. Find out how to reveal the who, what, and
where of the song. Learn about the three dimensions of award winning performances. Understand how to stay fresh and reveal
your inner voice; turn up the volume of your emotions! . Learn the difference between writing the song and performing the song.
Explore how to be a great storyteller and how to have great performances night after night. You'll get handouts from her book,
"Once More With Feeling" and she will teach her award winning techniques with hands-on demonstrations using artists picked
from the class. Bring your instrumental tracks or instruments and get ready to shine! This class is usually standing room only and
lots of fun, so get there early if you want a seat!
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The Organized Songwriter with Cliff Goldmacher – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Being creative
isn’t all it takes to be successful in the music business. This workshop is designed to help songwriters create a workflow
from when they first write a song all the way through pitching their finished demo so that good organizational habits
become second nature. In this way, no opportunities will be missed or time wasted due to disorganization.
Saturday, November 10th continued
2:30pm-4:00pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Music Publishing: Developing Revenue Streams for your Music in 2013 with Robert Case – Lindbergh B
(Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Overview of what exactly music publishing is. Topics covered include Music Copyrights, ASCAP,
BMI, Co-Writing, Production and more This class is great for any songwriter to attend and gives a clear understanding of what
publishers go through from beginning to end in the process of music publishing and that Robert uses in his day-to-day business
operation.
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But It Sounded So Much Better at Home with Steven Memel – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
Ever hear yourself say those words? Ever think them? Well if you didn’t, you wouldn’t be human. And everyone, even the pros
have experienced it. We’ll reveal what’s at the bottom of the “tighten up” or “choke” syndrome. And you’ll discover how you
can minimize or eliminate it entirely.
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Internet Marketing and Social Media - A Waste of Time or Your Path to Success in the Music Business? with
Debra Russell – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) The internet has paved the way for the Artist Entrepreneur
to create your own career without waiting for the record deal, the publishing deal or anybody to “discover” you. But learning what
you need for your business can be quickly overwhelming – do you need a website? What should be on it? What about Facebook
and Twitter? YouTube and Google+? Internet and Social Media Marketing, for the people using it correctly, their success is no
accident. So, how do you apply it to your business? What’s the best way for you to use the power of the Internet to build the career
YOU want?'
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31 EZ Things Hit Songwriters Do That You Don't! with Jason Brawner – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level /
2nd floor) Hollywood Music Awards 2011 Producer of the Year opens his bag of tricks to reveal simple yet powerful techniques
that hit songwriters and chart-topping artists do that you don't. This is a career altering one-of-a-kind lecture!
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Understanding Dubstep with Cory Bold – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) This class will showcase and
unveil the basics of achieving quality, bass heavy, and IMPACTING dubstep production. We'll be touching bass on crucial
elements such as mixing with frequencies, compression on drums/snares, and even a few key techniques that are easily overlooked
when looking to get those strong dubstep drops; and let's not forget, most important, strong synth sounds/synth melodies that'll
leave your listeners craving for more!
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Recording Vocals with Ben Thompkins of Blue Microphones – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
No matter what style, this presentation will give you the tricks to getting that perfect vocal sound.
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Production Tricks for Major Impact with Ronan Chris Murphy – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd
Floor) One thing that most experienced producers know is that musical arrangements will have a huge influence on the impact,
emotion and, ultimately, the sonic quality of a recording. Producer Ronan Chris Murphy will share some tips for making big
improvements in your productions in any situation with any budget.
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How to Retire Using Your Creativity and Songwriting with Barry De Vorzon – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level
/ 2nd Floor) Hit songwriter, producer, music publisher Barry De Vorzon went from ground zero to being wildly successful and it
all started out with just one song. Find out how Mr. De Vorzon leveraged the income from one hit into a globally recognized
publishing company and record label then wisely invested the money he made from that in real estate. This is a true rags to riches
story that you won't hear anywhere else! Join Barry, get the tools, define your path, get inspired, and build the career you've
always dreamed of!
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Under The Hood: Vocal Mechanics with Clare McLeod - Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) Your sound is
the result of a dynamic process in which several parts of your body interact. In this session, you'll deepen your understanding of
the structures that make up the quality of your voice and strengthen both your consistency and versatility. If you want to sing,
bring a song, or a section of a song that is challenging for you. Bring a track to sing to if you like.
Saturday, November 10th continued
2:30pm-4:00pm (continued):
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“Just Get Out There” – Tips for Artists, Songwriters and Musicians to Achieve Success and SelfEmpowerment as an Artist Entrepreneur in the New Music Business Climate with Gilli Moon – Sea-Tac Room
(Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) In this new dawn of the music business, achieving success means being an Artist that is unique,
in charge of your own destiny and entrepreneurial. Gilli Moon, an Artist and Singer/Songwriter, plus Record Label owner and
Author, takes you through her process, tips and tools on getting out there as an Artist which begins with getting clear with what
you are about and what you want, creating clear and tangible goals, and defining success on your own terms. Her workshop (and
accompanying book) provides enriching tools on creating your competitive advantage, balance the art with the business' through
time management and prioritization, and learning how to produce, release, market and promote your music, all the while achieving
personal, financial and professional success and joy though her anecdotal stories (some about her personal life), spiritually
inspirations and real, practical, tried and tested strategies. "We live in a time where entrepreneurial excellence is paramount. It's
time for artists to take control of their own destiny."
Saturday, November 10th continued
4:30pm – 6:00pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Music Production in Pro Tools with Mihai Boloni of ProMedia Training, LLC – Lindbergh A (Lobby Level /
1st Floor) In this more advanced course, we will discuss tools employed in the production process of a song, from initial idea
through recording and into the mix. We will look at the different type of technologies used in modern record production, from
instruments to software.
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Successful Melody Writing in the 2010s with Jai Josefs – Lindbergh B (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Songwriting has
changed radically over the last several years. It’s a different ballgame now. Melody is no longer just about choosing the right
notes. Successful modern melody writing has become all about the RHYTHM of the melody and how it sits against the groove.
Songs with melodies incorporating this principle will sound more contemporary and as a result are the ones that more frequently
get signed to film/TV licensing deals. Ask my students, who have had close to a dozen placements since last year’s Road Rally. In
this workshop, using examples from both today’s hit makers and successful modern indie writers, we’ll examine how YOU can
start using these techniques right away to make YOUR melodies sound more fresh and contemporary and hopefully achieve the
same success.
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Intuition, Creativity and Songwriting with Michael Anderson – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor)
This class takes a look at the source of creativity in the artistic temperament. Discussion will focus on using your dreams,
subconscious, spirit, emotions, and reasoning powers, to write songs that connect with your listener on a deeper level.
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Produce Me a Hit! with Kim Copeland – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level /2nd Floor) - This class is designed for
both Artists and Songwriters. Kim’s twenty plus years of experience and the insights she will offer will absolutely improve your
next demo and master recordings! Are your songs good enough to make you money? Are they “almost” there, but not quite cutting
through the crowded commercial market? You may have a great song that is lost in the presentation. What is the difference
between a good recording of a good song and a hit song? Music Producer, Kim Copeland will share five essential steps for
producing stronger, more commercial recordings!
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Producing a Broadcast Quality Master From a Simple Song Idea: A Producers Step by Step Process with Guy
Marshall – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) Put the manuals away and get ready for a fast paced,
comprehensive class that focuses on the "craft" of dynamic songwriting production. No tech-talk or engineering terms spoken this
time around... just the art of creating original music from a simple vocal/keyboard/guitar demo to a fully realized broadcast and
marketable song. You'll hear before and after recordings that will kick your creative juices into high gear. This class welcomes
your participation so put your producers hat on and let's hear some of your creative ideas! It's all about the songs, not the
equipment!
Saturday, November 10th continued
4:30pm – 6:00pm (continued):
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Activate Your Inner Music Mogul! with Nancy Moran – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) The
difference between highly successful artists, composers, producers & writers and their struggling counterparts is rarely talent. The
difference is that the highly successful ones have learned to tap into what veteran indie artist Nancy Moran calls their "inner music
mogul." This powerful guide keeps them on track, alleviates time management issues, motivates and inspires them, makes the
journey more fun, and often gets them to their goal faster by attracting opportunities. In this workshop, Nancy, a certified artist
development/music life coach, will guide you through the process of finding & activating your own inner music mogul...right
now! Be prepared to write and participate. This workshop is about YOU. You've got the talent. Now, let your inner music mogul
show you what you can do with it.
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Recording at Home with Studio One with Chris Gagon of PreSonus Audio – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine
Level / 2nd Floor) Studio One by PreSonus is a powerful computer recording program that is also easy to use. Learn some of the
basics of home recording and the power of Studio One with Chris Gagon, Product Specialist for PreSonus.
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Think Like a Pro Guitarist - Even If You're Not with Christi Green – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd
floor) Would you hire yourself out as a studio guitarist? If you answered no but you play on your own recordings then this class is
for you. Guitarist/composer Christi Greens shares insights on how to create better guitar recordings for your next project.
Attendees will gain insight to better playing tips, chord voicing, and choosing the ‘right’ guitar for the ‘right’ sound. Christi will
provide expert answers about ‘what those funny symbols mean’ after the chord name and any other guitar thoughts that might be
on your mind.
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A Hands-On Melody Master Class: What the #1s Did Melodically—and How You Can Do it, Too with Jason
Blume – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Melodies that stick in the brain don’t happen by luck or accident.
Examine the melodic tools and techniques that helped propel some of the biggest recent hits into the hearts of listeners—and to #1.
Then “try on” some of the tools and see how easy it can be to write melodies listeners CAN’T forget.
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Writing Songs for Your Original Act with David Cat Cohen – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This is
a workshop that helps you focus on writing custom songs for yourself as a performer by asking important questions to define who
you are as an original act from a listener’s point of view. Who is your audience? What is your core message? What makes you
original? How would you describe your genre or style? Who will identify with you as a performer? When one thinks of your
act, what would someone say about you? Who are you a spokesperson for? Where on the radio, TV, or internet would someone
find you?
Sunday, November 11th
9:00am – 10:30am: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Radio & TV Branding & Artist Development with Jon Flanagan – Lindbergh A (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Radio
& TV Branding: Great Hook, Great Verse, Great Look! If your goal is to build your Fan Base and Increase Sales, Concert
Attendance and Music Industry recognition then come on In. All questions will be answered regarding all music styles with lots of
specifics.
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Live Country Song Critiques with Chip Hardy – Lindbergh B (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) An informational
discussion on how to make your Country songs more competitive in the marketplace. Subject matter will range from your initial
song idea to developing a story line and creating an emotional impact for listeners. Questions and open discussion will be
welcomed throughout the entire class period.
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Taking Your Song to The Next Level with Jason Blume – O'Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) So …
you’ve already got the basics down. You already know about structures and rhymes, and you’re writing perfectly crafted songs. So
why aren’t your songs on the radio—and why isn’t there a Mercedes parked in your driveway? This class analyzes some of the
tools that were used in “breakthrough” songs—songs that took a writer and/or artist from unknown, to the one everybody else
wants to be. Also looks at those “extra” things you can do to take your songs—and your career—from “good” to “WOW!!!”
Sunday, November 11th
9:00am – 10:30am (continued):
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How to Get High - A Session for Singers Who Want the Low Down on Achieving Consistent Results with Clare
McLeod - Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) Operating from a thorough understanding of how the voice works,
Clare will help you to gain confidence in your ability to deliver performances you will be proud of, taking the fear and guesswork
out of singing. She will help you develop both your craft and artistry, deepening your connection to your instrument, your material
and your audience. If you want to sing, bring a song, or a section of a song that is challenging for you.
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Do You Have What It Takes For Commercial Success? with Susan Tucker - Logan Room (Mezzanine Level /
2nd floor) As an artist, do you have what it takes for commercial success? Susan Tucker has enjoyed success in artist
management, music publishing, song plugging, and business marketing. She brings her experience to the table to help Indie artists
take charge of their career and their destiny, ultimately helping them build a business that will succeed. From the very moment you
decide to record your CD, you need to start promoting yourself and making wise business decisions. Susan will help you do just
that. What are the business issues you need to be aware of before and after recording? How can you best promote yourself with the
little time, money and manpower you have available? How do you choose the right producer? How to make your CD look
professional? How do you present yourself as a pro to radio, labels and venues? All of these topics, and more, will be discussed in
this class.
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What Pro Songwriters Do When They Get Stumped with Barry De Vorzon – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level /
2nd Floor) We've all been there. It's late at night and you've got no idea how to come up with the next line for the best song
you've ever written. Join hit songwriter, record producer, music publisher Barry De Vorzon and find out how the true masters of
the songwriting craft move past being stuck. Learn how to use the tools that are right in front of you to avoid writer's block and
song block. Don't miss this class!
Sunday, November 11th continued
10:45am-12:15pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Phrasing: The Body Language of Your Song with Pat Pattison – Lindbergh A Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor)
This seminar will give you important keys to phrasing your lyrics for the most impact and support of meaning. Working with
rhythms and placements, you'll learn how to make sure that the line, like body language, helps to really deliver the emotion you
intend. This is another "can't miss" seminar -- it's bound to take your writing to the next level.
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Hub & Spokes: The Key to Gaining More Fans & Making More Money Online with Dave Cool of Bandzoogle
- National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) There’s no shortage of online promotional tools for musicians out
there, so it can be daunting to figure out just how to use them effectively to promote your music. Which social media
sites should you be active on? Do you still need your own website? Are mailing lists outdated? This workshop will
explain the “Hub & Spokes” method of using all of these tools in a cohesive strategy to gain more fans, and generate
more income for your career. Workshop given by Dave Cool (Director of Artist Relations, Bandzoogle).
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“OBLA DI OBLA DA” Why The Words Don't Count with Jason Brawner - O'Hare Room (Mezzanine Level /
2nd Floor) This daring class will teach you 5 music and performance techniques from hit songs that are so powerful that the lyric
becomes almost obsolete. Master these tricks and see how memorable your songs become. “This Sh** is BANANAS!”
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How to Get MORE (and Better) GIGS! with Nancy Moran – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
Ticket sales to live performances are on the rise and, with recorded music sales declining, performance income is quickly
becoming an increasingly important aspect of any musician's career. So, are you gigging? And are you looking for more gigs? Or
maybe just better gigs? Veteran indie artist Nancy Moran has been performing for over 20 years in all types of venues--from house
concerts to festivals to theatres. In this class, she'll give you the information that you need to get you out on the road. We'll look at
various types of venues, diversifying your act, packaging options, how to attract repeat bookings and other ways that you can start
filling your calendar right now!
Sunday, November 11th continued
10:45am – 12:15pm (continued):
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Songwriting for All Levels with Frank Fuchs – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This class is open to
songwriters of all levels, but can be especially helpful for artists, singer songwriters and bands looking to get their songs ready to
record. There will be a limited chance for people to play a tune and get the song reviewed by the class, but mainly we'll be going
over the basic elements of song writing and how to strengthen parts, lyrics, melodies and chords. Additional focus on how to
approach ' the marketplace', with your particular genre of music.
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Recording Guitars with Ben Thompkins of Blue Microphones – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd
Floor) Different ways of micing both electric and acoustic guitars.
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Crafting Music for Film, Television and Advertising in 2013 with David Trotter – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine
Level / 2nd floor) This in-depth course will discuss the construction of background, source, theme, promo spots, and songs
composed for entertainment purposes. This discussion will include A/B formats, quality of samples, counter point, tempo,
broadcast quality, builds and hooks, mistakes composers make, knowing your market, and other important factors that maximize a
composer’s opportunities.
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Real A&R with Rob Chiarelli and Ron Harris – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) If you have a song and
you think it's a hit, bring it. If you're an artist or producer in need of a hit, don't miss it. This class is about how the real world of
A&R works and it's an eye-opener. This class is not for the faint hearted. Special guests.
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Metadata… How Much, What Kind, and How to Keep the Editor (And Everyone Else) Happy with You with
Chas Ferry – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) This class will look at metadata from the perspective of the
owner of a Production Music Library. We'll learn how to create a description that will immediately tell an editor or music
supervisor if your cue is what he's looking for. We'll talk about moods and musical styles and how to keep your data concise.
We'll deal with the problem of using too many or inaccurate keywords. The final goal of this class is to show you how to avoid
wasting people’s time. This will help you earn the respect of decision makers and increase the chances of them listening to your
music the second time they see your name on a cue.
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Turning Passion into Profession with Ravi – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Ravi inspires all of us to
dream big and chart a realistic course for success. No smoke and mirrors, deceptive marketing tactics, get rich quick schemes, or
spiritual guidance to bliss—perception no longer is reality in today's socioeconomic environment. And while a fan of guerrilla
marketing, Ravi doesn't simply push a DIY (Do It Yourself) method of entrepreneurship or teach his audiences how to make a
Plan B out of their Plan A. Instead, Ravi focuses on developing personal and professional integrity, and building a business model
on logic and reason fueled by passion and conviction. This includes smart branding, creative financing, positive long-term
associations and business-to-business relationships, social responsibility, leadership and teamwork, and more.
Sunday, November 11th continued
1:45pm – 3:15pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Mixing in ProTools with Mihai Boloni of ProMedia - Lindbergh A Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Every song
needs to finish at some point, and in this class we will discuss techniques and tools used by Mix Engineers to make songs into
Records. We will discuss the tools and mentality needed to approach mixing songs and finding the right blend to allow the music
to impact the listener.
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Adventures In Songwriting: A Journey into the Wisdom of all the Songwriters in "Songwriters on
Songwriting" with Paul Zollo – Lindbergh B Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) What Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul
Simon and all the others say about how to write great songs.
Sunday, November 11th continued
1:45pm – 3:15pm (continued):
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The 5-Year Plan: A Film/TV Music Business Plan with TAXI Members: Matt Hirt, John Mazzei and Dave
Walton – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor) This class will focus on the production music library side of Film
and TV as well as the Underscore/Indie film side. Meet three TAXI members who are all at different stages in the "5-year plan" or
beyond. There will be a brief overview of what production music libraries do, the various models that exist, where the money
comes from and when, and how much is realistic. Some of the questions that will be answered are: What are the different markets
that use library music? How to build your catalog and how big should it be? Should you specialize in one style or do as many
different things as possible? How do you "research" a library to know if they do a good job? Should you find one library and sign
all your tracks with them or put your eggs in many different baskets? Don’t miss this class to learn from your fellow members
who have been there and done that!
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You Can’t Un-Ring The Bell with David Trotter – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) When making
public, and sometimes private statements and opinions you may be sending a message to the very people you are hoping to do
business with. Even though it may not be the message you intend.
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SongShop Live! with Jai Josefs – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Jai’s renowned Northern California
SongShop has produced record deals, production deals, and dozens of film and TV placements for its members. Now for the first
time Jai brings the format of this breakthrough group to the TAXI Road Rally. Jai will listen to songs from participants and use
them as a springboard to share all aspects of his knowledge of songwriting in the areas of melody, lyrics, chords, groove, structure,
and marketing. Each participant will not only learn what he or she needs to improve the song they brought, but SongShop
members report they learn even more from what Jai says during his feedback on others’ songs. To be eligible to have your song
chosen, you must bring a double spaced lyric sheet with chord symbols written above the lyrics along with a CD (or live
performance) of the song you want Jai to work with. Don’t miss this opportunity to get personal input on your music from one of
the top coaches in the business!
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Using Structure to Help Your Songwriting with Michael Anderson – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor)
A look at using structure in your songwriting as a key to help develop your ideas and build a song that tells a compelling story.
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Staying the Course and Enjoying the Journey with Chuck Schlacter – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd
Floor) Creating a catalog of music takes many years of hard work. You are severely underpaid in the early years, with the hope of
being well paid at a future date. Many people quit before they reach the "critical mass" of music in the marketplace to generate an
income stream. Chuck will discuss how he has stayed focused and on track to develop a catalog of 500+ music cues over a six year
period of time. Setting goals, time control, building trust relationships and dealing with rejection, in addition to many other topics,
will be discussed. If you are new to production music, or a longtime pro, you will find a renewed sense of direction and focus from
the information Chuck will share in his presentation.
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Live Feedback Master Class with Michael Lloyd – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor) Legendary Producer
Michael Lloyd has made more than 100 Gold and Platinum Records, produced countless hit singles, music supervised dozens of
films, and has used songs from TAXI members numerous times over the last few years. This is the first time Michael is going to
do a live feedback class at the Road Rally, and if you're lucky enough to get your CD drawn randomly from the box during that
session, you're going to be learning from a true master of the craft. Michael also happens to be a partner in Curb Records. Blow
him away, and you never know what could happen. This is class you do not want to miss!
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Landing Sponsorship and Endorsement Deals with Ravi – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd Floor)
It's about how to "sell out" while keeping your integrity intact. The secret is to not sell out at all! Ravi teaches how to find the right
match in sponsors and secure desirable artist endorsement deals. He outlines the structure of an effective marketing proposal, as
well as the mutual expectations and responsibilities of both the artist and product manufacturer. Learn how to create added value
and market your career in a way that helps you garner the support you need.
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Michael Anderson is a songwriter, artist, producer, and author who has written songs for John Fogerty, Juice Newton, Pam
Tillis, Phil Seymour, Rebecca St. James, and others in Rock, Pop, Country, and CCM. His songs have been featured in films and
television, including the season finale of American Idol. He has been a staff writer for EMI and BMG Publishing in Nashville, as
well as MCA/Universal and Criterion Music in Los Angeles. He wrote the #1 Country single, “Maybe It Was Memphis,” several
#1 CCM singles, and won a Dove Award for “Hard Rock Song of the Year.” As a solo artist he has released six albums and is the
author of Michael Anderson’s Little Black Book of Songwriting. He co-produced the documentary South Central Gospel about
gospel music in South Central Los Angeles for European television; and produced the music for Huell Hower’s special on the
Musicians Institute in Hollywood for the California Gold TV show. At the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, he teaches
professional songwriting and artist development, and wrote the songwriting curriculum for the Independent Artist and Vocal
programs. He also teaches audio for film and video in the Musicians Institute film department. He is a member of the Greater
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in South Central Los Angeles and sings in the Men’s Chorus.
Jason Blume Jason Blume’s songs are on three Grammy-nominated albums and have sold more than 50,000,000 copies. One
of only a few writers to ever have songs on the pop, country, and R&B charts, all at the same time--his songs have been recorded
by diverse artists including Britney Spears, the Gipsy Kings, the Backstreet Boys, Jesse McCartney, the Nashville Chamber
Orchestra, Scandinavian star Christian Ingebrigtsen, Japanese superstar Tomohisa Yamashita (#1 debut), and country stars
including Collin Raye (6 cuts), the Oak Ridge Boys, Steve Azar, and John Berry (“Change My Mind,” a top 5 single that earned a
BMI “Million-Aire” Award for garnering more than one million airplays). Jason’s latest (2012) recordings include a “Gold”
record in Norway by X-Factor star Endre, his 6th recording by country music star Collin Raye, and a song on the debut album by
Shuree Rivera. His songs have been included in films and television shows including “Scrubs,” “Friday Night Lights,” Disney’s
“Kim Possible” and “First Kid,” MTV’s “Next Thing” and “Taking the Stage,” “MVP,” “The Dating Guy,” “Barbie of Swan
Lake,” “Dangerous Minds,” “Kickin’ it Old Skool,” “Fame,” “The Guiding Light,” “The Miss America Pageant,” and many more.
Jason Blume is the author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs,
Inside Songwriting: Getting to the Heart of Creativity, and This Business of Songwriting, (all published by Billboard Books).
Acknowledged as one of the world’s top songwriting instructors, Blume developed, and is in his fifteenth year of teaching the BMI
Nashville Songwriters workshops. He recently presented an acclaimed master class at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
(founded by Sir Paul McCartney) and has taught at conferences, colleges, and universities throughout the U.S. and in countries
including Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, the U.K., Canada, Bermuda, and Jamaica.
After twelve years as a staff-writer for Zomba Music, Blume now runs Moondream Music Group. For additional information, visit
www.jasonblume.com.
Cory Bold is a young, Grammy-nominated music producer/songwriter who has produced albums, songs, and singles for Keri
Hilson, Letoya Luckett, Chris Brown, Omarion, and more.
Mihai Boloni is a talented engineer and long-time Pro Tools educator who has worked in music production for more than a
decade. An industry professional, who has been with AVID as an educational and technical consultant, as well as a certified
expert Pro Tools engineer, he understands first-hand, the benefit of Pro Tools mastery for artists, producers, and engineers.
Mihai’s accomplishments include songwriting and production, and working with Billboard topping artists. He was the studio
manager and main engineer at Stankonia Studio B in Atlanta, and is founder of Dynamic Audio Command which specializes in
Recording and consulting. Some of his clients include OutKast, West Five Records (London, UK), Stankonia Recording (Atlanta,
GA), Grammy Mixing Engineer John Frye, Jenna Drey, Bob Seger, and many more. Mihai is teaching the ProMedia Training
courses at the Rally. ProMedia Training is the #1 largest authorized Avid Training provider for instructor-led, hands-on Pro Tools
training, certification, and bootcamp style Audio Engineering Courses.
Bobby Borg is a Major label, independent and DIY recording/touring artist, serves as a music business educator at Musician’s
Institute and UCLA, and is an A&R consultant to music supervisors, labels, and producers. He is also feature magazine columnist
and the author of Billboard Publications bestseller: The Musician’s Handbook, A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music
Business.
Jeff Brabec is the Vice President of Business Affairs at BMG Chrysalis, where he represents the catalogues for such artists as
OutKast, David Bowie, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, John Denver, Paul Anka, Billy Idol, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ray
LaMontagne and Cee-Lo Green, among others. He is the co-author of the book MUSIC, MONEY, AND SUCCESS: The Insider’s
Guide To Making Money In The Music Industry (7th Edition) and has been awarded the Deems Taylor Award for excellence in
music journalism. He is an Adjunct Professor at USC Thornton School of Music/Music Business Department and is a guest
lecturer teaching music publishing for Berklee College of Music. Jeff is also a contributing editor for Entertainment Law &
Finance Magazine.
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Todd Brabec, was Executive Vice President of ASCAP for more than 37 years and was responsible for signing most of
ASCAP’s successful songwriters and film and television composers. He was responsible for initiating and implementing payment
and distribution changes within ASCAP that included significant payment increases for television and film theme songs and score;
as well as hit songs on radio. He is a Deems Taylor Award winning writer, as well as the co-author of MUSIC, MONEY, AND
SUCCESS: The Insider’s Guide to Making Money in the Music Business (7th edition). Todd is an Adjunct Associate Professor at
USC where he teaches courses on music publishing and music licensing; as well as film, television and video game song and
scoring contracts. He is an Entertainment Law attorney and graduate of the New York University School of Law. He is also a
Governing Committee Member and former Music Chair of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Entertainment and
Sports Industries.
Jason Brawner is a multi-award-winning record producer whose artists have signed with nearly every major record label. His
songs have been featured on all major television networks. Jason’s various credits include Carrie Underwood, Hilary Duff, Tom
Petty, Steely Dan, Josh Groban, The Eagles and recent Billboard chart-toppers Thompson Square.
Kevin Breuner has spent over 14 years working in the music business, both as an artist and an industry professional. A San
Diego native, Kevin went East to attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he studied Music and Music Business.
After college, he joined the Atlanta based band Smalltown Poets who later signed a recording contract with a major label under
the EMI umbrella. Their self titled debut album received critical acclaim selling over 200,000 copies and landing the guys with a
Grammy nomination plus multiple Dove Award nominations. Kevin now lives in Portland, Oregon, home to great coffee,
independent thinking, and 5 months of rain. He stays active in the music industry, managing CD Baby’s marketing efforts and
hosting their popular DIY Musician Podcast, as well as within the local music scene. His band Smalltown Poets
(smalltownpoets.tv) just celebrated the release of their sixth studio album titled Under The New Sun.
Hayden Bursk is a software developer and the Director of Mobile Apps at Sonoma Wire Works, makers of FourTrack and
StudioTrack for the iPhone and iPad, as well as RiffWorks and DrumCore for the Mac and PC. When not making music recording
software, Hayden writes and records music targeted for television and advertisements. He has had placements on ABC Family's
"Switched at Birth" and has had songs in consideration for a very popular vampire franchise.
Robert A. Case is the President of New Pants Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), Old Pants Publishing, Inc. (BMI), and New Pants
Music, Inc. (SESAC) is a graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art (Denver), with an Associate's Degree in Business (emphasis in
Music and Video). He completed studies at Community College of Denver in Business Administration and Marketing. Mr. Case
and companies are proud members of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, The Recording Academy, NATPE and The Association of
Independent Music Publishers. Mr. Case and his companies have experience with promoting their music catalogs with
organizations including the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, Minor League Baseball and GNC Body
Building Competitions. His companies’ catalogs have also had successful placements with Lions Gate Pictures, CW Network,
A&E, Fox Sports, CBS/VHI/Universal HD (Love Monkey), NBC's Friday Night Lights, ABC/Soap Network (One Life to Live),
the Outdoor Channel, The Discovery Channel and Comedy Central (South Park).
Rob Chiarelli is a Producer and Mix Engineer with more than 70 RIAA Gold and Platinum albums which include Will Smith,
Kirk Franklin, Quincy Jones, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Luther Vandross, Puff, Jesse McCartney, LeAnn Rimes, Yolanda
Adams, Charlie Wilson, Ray Charles, New Boyz, and Janet Jackson, as well as numerous motion picture soundtracks, including
Men In Black I & II.
David Cat Cohen has had songs cut by Cheryl Lynn, Syreeta, Freddie Hubbard, Bo Diddley and more. Has had his music
featured in the HBO movie The Rat Pack, as well as the Universal feature film Undercover Brother. Is an author of several books
including Songwriting for Your Original Act, Road Poems USA and Road Prose Southwest. Has taught at Songwriting School of
Los Angeles, UCLA Extension, Musician’s Institute and Cal Poly Pomona. Has his own CD entitled Songs of Survival and Sweet
Surrender.
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Dave Cool (yes, that’s his real name) is the Director of Artist Relations for Bandzoogle, a website and marketing platform for
musicians. Through blogging, social media, and traveling to conferences, he keeps an open dialogue with the indie artist
community about the challenges they face, and what strategies they can use to advance their careers. Previous to his work with
Bandzoogle, he served as Director of Member Services for the Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association (CIRAA),
and Program Director for a music venue in his hometown of Montreal, where he programmed over 500 events. In 2006, he
released a documentary film called What is INDIE? A look into the World of Independent Musicians, which featured 20 artists
and several leading experts in the music industry. Before that, Cool ran a small record label and played in various rock/punk bands
in the Montreal music scene.
Kim Copeland has long been recognized as one of Nashville’s top independent producers. Her production skills have helped
many of her indie clients attain publishing and record deals and her reputation as a top-flight song troubleshooter has made her one
of the most sought-after speakers, consultants and songwriting instructors in the country for organizations including TAXI, The
Songwriters Connection and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Perhaps the best indication of the respect in
which she’s held in the industry is her inclusion in The Art & Science of Sound, the acclaimed video series on music production
and recording put together by world-renowned producer/artist Alan Parsons and featuring legends like Michael McDonald and
producer Tony Brown.
Steven Corn is the CEO & co-Founder of BFM Digital, a digital distribution company specializing in representing independent
artists, labels, publishers and other content creators thru their current network of over 250 digital services worldwide. Prior to
forming BFM, he created Corn Music Services, Inc. an early licensor of audio and visual content to the cellular industry and
providingstrategic consulting services high profile online companies including Myspace, Fox Interactive, Universal Studios,
Oddcast and kSolo.com. His experience includes Executive Vice President at Licensemusic.com, a pioneering online licensing
site, and Vice-President/General Manager of Megatrax Production Music, a globally recognized production music library.
Lauren Danzy manages the artist/label outreach marketing strategy for SoundExchange, the non-profit performance rights
organization that collects statutory royalties from satellite radio, Internet radio, cable TV music channels, and similar platforms for
streaming sound recordings. The Copyright Royalty Board, which is appointed by The U.S. Library of Congress, has entrusted
SoundExchange as the sole entity in the United States to collect and distribute these digital performance royalties on behalf of
featured recording artists, master rights owners (like record labels), and independent artists who record and own their masters. It
takes a myriad of outreach efforts to get artists and copyright holders registered to claim their digital performance royalties and
Lauren assists SoundExchange’s Communications & Marketing department to realize this goal by increasing visibility of the
SoundExchange brand and raising awareness of the organization’s mission among the recording industry via conference
participation, webinars, sponsorship negotiation, advertising campaigns and other marketing initiatives. While admittedly not
musically inclined, Lauren is a self-professed music junkie and drummer wannabe, claiming she’s “Sheila E. in [her] head.” Her
favorites range from hometown heroes Outkast (she’s a Georgia peach) to Dixie Chicks with a million stops in between.
Barry De Vorzon has long been a prominent name in the recording industry. He has written and/or produced a total of twenty
hit records and earned six Emmys and a Grammy for his work. He discovered the highly successful group, The Association, and
developed one of the most successful independent record and publishing companies of that time. He later sold his record company
and his publishing company “Tamerlane” to Warner Brothers. He was nominated for an Academy Award for “Bless the Beasts
and the Children” and won a Grammy for “Nada’s Theme”. His music for television has earned him six Emmy and numerous
nominations. In addition to composing, Barry has enjoyed a successful career as a recording artist. His hit instrumental “Nadia’s
Theme” went Gold as did the L.P. by the same name. Earlier in his career as Barry of Barry and The Tamerlanes, he had a top ten
hit with “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight.” More recently, Barry had a hit with “No More Drama” recorded by Mary J.
Blige, which went Top 5 and Platinum. His “Theme from S.W.A.T.” was featured in the motion picture, “S.W.A.T.” The original
music from “The Warriors” was used in the best-selling video game by the same name last year. Barry is also the founder and
President of MasterWriter Inc., the #1 used and accepted software application for songwriters, poets and creative writers.
MasterWriter was designed by songwriters for songwriters and contains all the tools and reference that are essential for the
modern songwriter.
Chas Ferry has been in the music and film business for over 25 years. He worked at Cherokee Recording Studio's as the chief
engineer and has worked on albums by artists ranging from David Bowie to Slaughter and Steve Perry. As a mastering engineer
Chas has mastered dozens of film soundtrack albums. As a music editor, music mixer and arranger he's been involved in many
films and TV shows ranging from Repo Man to Big Brother. He worked for former Tangerine Dream member and composer
Christopher Franke for 10 years, during which time he helped create the Christopher Franke Reality TV Library for Killer Tracks.
Currently Chas is the owner of HollywoodTrax Music Library.
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Fett is an independent producer/engineer with more than 40 albums to his credit, RHI-certified music career coach, owner of
Azalea Studios in Nashville, former Technology Editor for Performing Songwriter magazine, and contributing author to CMA
Close-Up, Drum! and Keyboard magazines. Clients include Davy Jones of the Monkees, Grammy-winning songwriter Don Henry,
and international guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel.
Jon Flanagan Jon Flanagan founded Radio & Retail Promotions to help Musicians grow their Fan Base, Increase Sales,
Concert Attendance and Music Industry Recognition. Jon worked at Columbia Records, Capitol Records, EMI Records, A&M
Records, and Tower Records and he was a Radio Music Director himself. Jon has been interviewed 5 times in Music Connection
Magazine regarding Artist Development and achieving Radio Airplay and he has spoken at Music Conferences Nationwide.
Stephen Fortner is the Editor In Chief of Keyboard Magazine, owned by New Bay Media. Stephen is a world-class expert on
Virtual Instruments, having served as an editorial contributor, Technical Editor, and Senior Editor of Keyboard Magazine. He’s
also been a working musician, composing incidental music and jingles for a variety of advertising, corporate, educational, and
independent creative projects.
David Frangioni is a pioneer in music technology. As technical consultant, engineer, and/or programmer, he is the recipient of
dozens of Gold and Platinum Albums. He mixed the first ever 5.1 CD release featuring Boyz-II-Men and Seal, co-produced and
programmed two of the best selling Sample CD's of all-time (Dance/Industrial I & II) and has worked closely with Aerosmith for
more than 20 years. He is a contributor to many magazines and on-line forums as well as a mentor with the IDA Program.
Robin Frederick is the author of the popular songwriting books Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting and Shortcuts to Songwriting for
Film & TV. She’s a former Director of A&R for Rhino Records, executive producer of more than 60 albums, and an in-demand
lecturer on the music industry. She has written and produced hundreds of songs for television, records, theater, and audio products.
Currently, she oversees the A&R/Screener Team at TAXI.
Frank Fuchs is a two-time Grammy nominated Producer of more than 50 Woody Guthrie songs with various artists like Taj
Mahal, Joe Ely, Billy Bragg, and more. Recorded and wrote more than 40 songs for films and current TV shows. Played guitar
with Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, among others. Had his songs recently placed in A&E’s The Glades. Also was nominated
in the 2011 LA Music Awards for AC Song of the Year and Album of the Year and has played the Grammy Museum and The
Steinbeck Center in Salinas to mark the 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie's birth.
Chris Gagon is a Product Specialist for PreSonus Audio. He has been teaching home recording basics for 5 years with
PreSonus and has been playing bass for 19 years.
Cliff Goldmacher is a songwriter, producer, session musician, engineer, author, and owner of recording studios in Nashville,
Tennessee, and Sonoma, California. His songwriting collaborators include multi-platinum selling artists Chris Barron (Lead singer
of the Spin Doctors) and Lisa Loeb. Cliff’s songs have been cut by major label artists in genres ranging from Country, Pop, and
Jazz to classical crossover. His music has also been used on NPR’s “This American Life” and in national advertising campaigns.
In 2010, Cliff's song “Till You Come To Me” spent 27 weeks in the top 10 on Billboard Magazine’s Jazz chart and finished as the
Mediabase #1 and Billboard #2 Jazz song of the year. So far in 2011, Cliff has a song on a compilation entitled “Love Notes”
which has reached #3 on the Billboard Jazz album chart and another song, which opens the Hurly Burly show on London’s famous
West End.
Christi Green holds a BM in Jazz Guitar Performance and an MM in Classical Guitar Performance. She is the Author of
Fretboard Theory A Chordal Approach, A Time Management Guide For The Practicing Musician, and has developed the
curriculum for Northwest Music School.com. Christi has been an active guitar instructor and pro player for nearly 30 years, both
in the private studio and at the University level. She is currently preparing to launch her online instruction guitar series under her
name, Christi Green Studios.
Don Grierson is a legendary A&R Executive where he held Sr. Vice President titles at Major labels such as Epic, Capitol, and
EMI. He was directly responsible for signing some of the world’s biggest artists including Celine Dion, Heart, Iron Maiden,
Sheena Easton, Joe Cocker, Wasp, Bad English, George Clinton, J.Geils Band, Kate Bush, among many others. He has also
worked with Gloria Estefan, The Jacksons, Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Queen, Indigo Girls, Kenny Rogers, Alice Cooper, and an
extensive list of other hit artists. He is now a consultant to artists, managers, independent labels, etc., as well as being a teacher at
Musicians Institute in Hollywood and the co-writer (with Dan Kimpel) of the published book “It All Begins With The Music”.
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Chip Hardy is a songwriter with songs recorded by Dionne Warwick, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, the
Whites (3 top 10 Country singles) and many more. He served as part of the MCA Records A&R team for six years and produced
projects on Loretta Lynn, Dann Rogers, The Vegas Bros., and Joe Barnhill. Chip was also Assistant Producer and/or worked on
projects by George Strait, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mac Davis, and Barbara
Mandrell. Most recently he served as Vice President, Creative for Hamstein Music Group and Evergreen Copyrights. Chip is
currently involved in record and demo production in Nashville and is also active in individual songwriter consultations and
speaking at various songwriter seminars.
Ron Harris is a former A&R Executive for Epic and Sony Records and Producer whose credits include Christina Aguilera,
Hoku, Christoper Williams, Adina Howard, Orianthi, and Allison Irehata.
Matt Hirt is a highly versatile and prolific composer with almost 1500 unique published songs and instrumentals in
nearly every musical style imaginable to his credit. Matt’s songs have been featured in 4 number 1 box office motion
pictures (Limitless, Rogue/Virgin 2011, Tropic Thunder, Paramount 2008, Rush Hour 3, New Line Cinema 2007, and Mr
And Mrs Smith, 20th Century Fox 2005). His music is also heard daily on network and cable tv on shows such as Hawaii
Five O, How I Met Your Mother, CSI, Parenthood, Dancing With The Stars, American Idol, America’s Next Top
Model, The View, Access Hollywood, The Dr Oz Show, and the Beijing, Vancouver and London Olympic Games On
NBC, among many others.
Kevin Houlihan has worked as both a touring musician and a music coordinator for major studio films such as "The Love
Guru," "All About Steve," and "Gracie" ever since signing as an artist and songwriter to MCA Records/Universal Music
Publishing Group. His music has been licensed for feature film releases including "Firehouse Dog," "Little Manhattan," and
"Gossip," as well as several television shows including "Army Wives," and "The League." Kevin continues to be active as a music
coordinator for films, an artist, and a producer.
Casey Hurowitz is a TAXI member and a non-performing songwriter who writes mainly for film/TV. He has signed numerous
music publishing and library deals and frequently offers advice and information on the TAXI forum. His music has been heard on
NBC, MTV, E!, TLC, The Food Network, and others. Through his own music placement company, Casey has placed music for
other artists on HBO and Canadian TV.
Jai Josefs is a nationally renowned songwriting coach many of whose students have been signed to major label publishing and
artist deals. He has taught songwriting at UCLA, as well as at dozens of seminars and conferences throughout North America. His
book Writing Music for Hit Songs has been endorsed by hit writers including Diane Warren and is used worldwide in colleges and
universities as a text on modern music writing. He is coach and mentor of the Northern California SongShop and under his
guidance many members have had film and TV placements within the last several years. He has also been a successful
songwriter/producer in his own right. His credits include more than 30 songs recorded by artists from Jose Feliciano to Pam Tillis
and with such companies as Universal, RCA, Motown, and Disney. His songs have been used in TV shows on every major
network (CSI, Supernatural, Brothers and Sisters, Monk, Cold Case etc.) and over a dozen major motion pictures with such stars
as Harrison Ford, Jessica Lange, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Kenny Kerner discovered and produced KISS! He also produced Badfinger, Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano, and many more.
He was Senior Editor at Music Connection magazine, and as a music journalist has interviewed such artists as John Lennon, Cher,
Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Ringo Starr. Currently, Kenny is Director of the Online Music Business program at
Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
Dan Kimpel author of six best-selling music business books including Networking Strategies for the New Music Business, has
conducted recent interviews with Maroon 5, Matchbox 20, Bruno Mars, Ne-Yo and Dr. Luke. Writes, interviews, and produces
music segments for Delta Airlines inflight audio programming. On faculty at Musician’s Institute and lectures across the U.S.,
Canada and Japan.
Darlene Koldenhoven is a GRAMMY award winner, three-time Grammy nominee, award-winning producer, recording
artist, vocal contractor, songwriter, arranger, voice teacher/coach, studio owner, and author of a new book Tune Your Voice:
Singing and the Mind’s Musical Ear and is endorsed by everyone from Julliard to American Idol.
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Jan Linder-Koda is a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and specializes in artist development. Her studio Angel Diva
Music is designed to lift artist abilities to Rock star level. She is the author of the guide Directing Singers for an Actor’s
Perspective. Angel Diva Music has a roster of 20 GRAMMY winners. Her songs have been heard in many films, TV, and online
communities.
Michael Lloyd was Vice President of A&R for MGM Records by the age of 20, and for more than 45 years has been
producing hit records and soundtracks, earning more than 100 gold and platinum records along the way. Some of the artists he’s
worked with include, Lou Rawls, Barry Manilow, Dionne Warwick, Shaun Cassidy, The Moody Blues, The Monkees, The
Osmonds, Stryper, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Righteous Brothers, Debby Boone, Pat Boone, Air Supply, and Frank Sinatra, just to
name a few. Was also the Music Supervisor for the film Dirty Dancing and produced the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album. He’s
also done the scoring, music supervision, songwriting, song placement, and/or music producing for well over 100 motion pictures,
22 TV movies, 13 TV specials, and 37 television series. His chart records span six decades, from the ’60s to the present.
Chris “Hot Rod” Long is a former music journalist and concert promoter who has managed two bands he found through
TAXI – Platinum-selling, Crossfade (Columbia) and Jonah, among others. He has been the Director of Creative Development for
the short-lived new music portal Fuzz.com. He did A&R at Chameleon Records where he was responsible for signing Kyuss and
bringing highly acclaimed techno/rock trio Ethyl Meatplow to the label. He was also an A&R consultant for Delicious Vinyl,
assisted the President and Marketing Director at Fuel 2000 and has worked with such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against
the Machine, and Ice T’s Body Count. He also spent five years in the marketing department at the Los Angeles Times. Recently,
he helped land South Carolina-based band Weaving the Fate a deal with Universal/Republic Records and also helped Atlantic
Records’ newest superstar Christina Perri find a top-ranked music attorney who is an important part of the team that has helped her
become one of the biggest success stories of the last 10 years.
Karl Louis is the former A&R/Promotions rep for Limp Bizkit at Flip Records. He also served as a manager at Warren Entner
Management whose clients included Deftones, Faith No More, Rage Against the Machine and more.) He worked in the
Promotions Department at KROQ-FM and was a writer/marketing rep for the leading trade publication HITS Magazine. He also
was the Creator/Writer of the A&R column for the industry trade magazine The Album Network. Karl has shopped many label,
publishing and/or management deals for artists such as Matchbox Twenty, Creed, the Ataris, Test Your Reflex, Sixpence None the
Richer, Hoobastank, Firekills, Collective Soul, Weezer, and many more. He currently teaches Personal Management courses at
Musician’s Institute and is part of the TAXI A&R screener staff. He owns and operates his own management and development
consulting business, Moral Compass Management.
Ted Lowe is the President of Choicetracks, Inc., an independent music publisher, and founder of Recurrent Records, home to
Miss Amani, Jess Penner, Astoria Kings, and The DNC. Founded in 2000, songs from Choicetracks/Recurrent Records artists
have been featured in TV campaigns for blockbusters including Rio, Up, Karate Kid 2, Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs, as well
as recent campaigns for Soul Surfer, What’s Your Number?, Monte Carlo, and Dirty Girl; and in ad campaigns for Days Inn,
Pantene, Jergens, T-Mobile, Payless Shoes, Edison Electric, and many more. He is the Executive Producer of music compilations
in partnership with Position Music. This popular series is heard on TV around the world each and every day in such shows as
American Idol, America's Got Talent, America’s Next Top Model, and dozens of other shows that don’t have the word "America"
in them. Ted was a former music supervisor and A&R executive for Sony Music’s Epic Records, and Warner Bros. Records.
Guy Marshall is a gold and platinum award winning songwriter/producer and a 29+ year veteran of the music industry. He has
written or produced music for artists such as Pat Benatar, The Tuesdays, Robert Tepper, and for film and television shows
including Baywatch, Rocky IV, The Cobra, Lionheart, the LA Kings, Turner Broadcast Network, Dr. Laura and others.Marshall
also teaches and lectures at The Musicians’ Institute, Pierce College, The Los Angeles Music Academy, the Learning Annex, and
The Songwriters’ Guild of America, UCLA, Santa Monica College and Pierce College to name a few. He has done screening for
TAXI and has been a guest teacher and panelist at their annual ROAD RALLY for over 8 years.
John Mazzei is a San Francisco-based composer of production music for libraries, film, TV, and games. Since 2006 he has
been getting music placed on TV shows, mostly through library and publisher deals signed as a result of TAXI forwards. He first
formulated his five-year plan in 2004, which makes this year seven of the plan! The realization that a five-year plan is really a
constantly evolving and living roadmap is the focus of his segment of the class this year.
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Clare McLeod is an Assistant Professor in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston. As Head of Voice at
JMC Academy (a Music College in Melbourne, Australia), from 2009-2011, Clare taught Voice as well as Composition,
Arranging, and Professional Practice. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in 2004, and received a
Graduate Diploma from Monash University in Australia in Education. A member of the Australia National Association of
Teachers of Singing, she holds a Certificate of Figure Proficiency from the Estill Voice Training System and continues to study
developments in the voice research field.
Steven Memel is an internationally acclaimed vocal technique and performance coach. His clients have won Grammys,
Emmys and Tony Awards and have been nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globes. His clients have also recorded on
Sony, BMG, Jive, Epic, J Records, Dreamworks, A&M, Atlantic, Warner Bros., and more. Steven has also lectured and taught at
various conferences across the country as well as international programs and has coached actors, public speakers, and presentation
skills for business professionals.
Bob Mete is a musician well known for his dedication to and promotion of Jazz, especially with young musicians. Bob studied
Business and Jazz at Western Connecticut State University, and furthered his studies in music at the Hartt School of Music. He
has received several music-inspired awards, such as Outstanding Jazz Educator of the Year from the National Band Association,
and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Charlottesville Jazz Society. Bob Mete’s song “Raindrops & Moonbeams” has
been selected as the music for a worldwide advertising campaign for Donna Karan’s new fragrance PUREDKNY, PUREDKNY
Verbena. His music has appears in Showtime's "Californication" and Telemundo's "Coravan Valiente".
Gilli Moon is a Singer/Songwriter/Artist/Producer. Has worked with highly respected artists such as Simple Minds, Placido
Domingo and Eric Idle. Is a songwriting award winner in the Netherlands, U.S. and Australia. Her songs have been featured in
independent films and network U.S. television programs. President of Songsalive! (non-profit songwriters organization), CEO of
record label Warrior Girl Music, and also a certified professional coach. She also has two books out, the latest called Just Get Out
There.
Nancy Moran is an Independent Folk-Rock, Americana Singer/Songwriter with four critically acclaimed solo albums, a former
member of the national touring group, The Four Bitchin’ Babes (two CDs with them), and an accomplished harmony vocalist. As
co-owner of Azalea Music Group and an RHI-certified artist development / music life coach, Nancy teaches music business
workshops, e-courses and webinars, and mentors artists, writers, composers and aspiring music moguls in career development and
marketing skills. She is a regular speaker for organizations such as NSAI, Indie Connect, and SGA, a contributing writer to CMA
Close Up magazine and the former Asstistant Editor of American Songwriter Magazine.
Ralph Murphy is an artist, songwriter, producer, and music business executive and has worked extensively on both sides of
the Atlantic during his music career. His first #1 song in Europe was “Call My Name” by James Royal (1966). After several years
as an artist and producer, Ralph moved to New York in 1969 to produce the band April Wine (two gold albums; one platinum). In
1971, Ralph had his first Country hit in Nashville with “Good Enough To Be Your Wife,” #2 for Jeannie C. Riley. By 1976,
Ralph and business partner Roger Cook opened Pic-A-Lic Music in Nashville. During the decade of its existence, the company
prospered, more of Ralph’s songs became hits (“He Got You” for Ronnie Milsap; “Half The Way” for Crystal Gayle), and Ralph
served as president of NSAI, as well as VP, International/Domestic Membership Group for ASCAP, Nashville. He is currently a
consultant to ASCAP via his company Murphy Music Consulting.
Ronan Chris Murphy is a producer/mixer/artist who has worked with artists such as King Crimson, Terry Bozzio, Jamie
Walters, Steve Stevens, Nels Cline, Tony Levin and many more. He is also the founder of Recording Boot Camp.
Rob “Blasko” Nicholson is the bass player for Ozzy Osbourne and previously played bass for Rob Zombie. He is the
president and co-owner of Mercenary Management, Inc., where he manages the career of Black Veil Brides among others. He is
the director of Music Relations for Affliction Clothing and is a music consultant for Monster Energy Drink.
Pat Pattison is a professor at Berklee College of Music, where he has developed four online courses for their website – three
on lyric writing and one on poetry – also available through his website. He is the author of three books: Writing Better Lyrics, The
Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide To Rhyming. His new book, Songwriting Without
Boundaries, will be out in January. Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the U.S., Canada, and internationally.
Several of his students are multiple Grammy winners, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.
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Willy Perez-Feria has sold well over 18 million records in the course of his versatile music songwriting/production career,
first with Estefan Enterprises, & currently with Universal Music Publishing, working with such music giants as Jon Secada,
Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Rudy Perez, The Bee Gees, Inner Circle, James Brown, Paul
Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Julio Iglesias, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Alejandro Fernandez, Charlie Zaa, Shalim,
Roberto Blades, Alih Jey, Daniela Guzman, Ektor, Liliana Marquez, Vanessa Di Gennaro and many others. Along with his
thriving music songwriting/production career, Perez-Feria is also currently the Director of IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists)
Program (IDAprogram.com). IDA is a 7-Day program for singers & singer/songwriters that pairs them with superstar producers &
artists in a boot-camp environment in order to educate, inspire & develop them into the next level of their artistic career. To learn
more visit his website at www.willypop.com.
Ravi is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who shot to worldwide fame as a member of the 90's band Hanson, performing in front of
millions of screaming teenage fans in scenes reminiscent of "Beatlemania." Their triple Grammy nominated chart-topping song
"Mmmbop" catapulted the band into the music stratosphere, taking Ravi to stages at the White House, Jay Leno, David Letterman,
Saturday Night Live, Today Show, Good Morning America, Madison Square Garden, and others. His autobiography written on
tour as guitarist of that year's top-selling band in the world was published by Simon & Schuster, and multiple magazines have
published his artist-entrepreneur advice columns. Ravi continues today to tour regularly under his own name with over 200 days
on the road annually. "The Raviator" is also a pilot who gives inspiring presentations on the many reasons why one should
participate in one of humanity's greatest achievements–the magic of flight. Blending his passions, he wrote the new theme song for
the world's largest air show and is a founding member of the Flying Musicians Association.
Debra Russell is the Certified Business Coach and Owner of Artist’s EDGE, works with professionals in the Music Industry to
create their success in their chosen field. A business coach, workshop leader and keynote speaker, Debra has delivered several
innovative programs for entertainment industry trade conferences in the US, Europe and Australia.
Chuck Schlacter Chuck Schlacter is a guitarist and composer living in Brentwood, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville.
Schlacter graduated from SUNY at Oswego with a degree in music. He writes instrumental music for TV and Film. Schlacter
draws on his broad performance experience when composing. His compositions include world beat, orchestral, jazz, and
dramedy, as well as genres as diverse as film noir, spy music, bossa nova and surf guitar. Chuck has been a TAXI member since
2006 and has over 500 compositions signed with 15 production music libraries. His music has been heard on SyFy, Oxygen,
Animal Planet, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, E!, Discovery and A&E
Judy Stakee is the owner and founder of the Judy Stakee Company. She has more than 30 years of experience as an executive
in the music industry and specializes in all aspects of development of artists and songwriters. Her belief is that it all starts with a
song. A veteran of the music industry, she held numerous positions including 20 years at Warner Chappell Music as Senior VP of
Creative.
Ben Thompkins is the Western Region Technical Sales Representative for Blue Microphones, and also spends time
performing with various bands and writing for film/television. a California native,Ben was raised up in the music industry. Playing
in various bands, at age 20 Ben was signed to Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group where he toured and recorded with
some of the top people in the music industry. He attended the University of Southern California and earned a Music Industry
degree.
David Trotter is the Co-founder and Executive Producer of Studio 51 Music. Since 2004 Studio 51 has made tens of
thousands of placements on many of the largest shows on television, while using TAXI exclusively to meet their need for
composers. Studio 51 provides the largest share of music to Harpo Productions. Harpo Productions is the primary source of music
for Dr. Oz, and The Oprah Winfrey Network, and previously The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Nate Berkus Show. Studio 51
Provides the second largest collection of music to Pacifica Music under the name Noise Cloud resulting in major network,
advertising, and film placements since 2010. Studio 51 Music is recognized as a unique new business model that provides music
only to other highly respected libraries and production companies with a respected stable of professional and exceptional
composers. Over 97% of the Studio 51's 150 Composers come directly from TAXI Listings and Road Rally or TAXI member
contacts.
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Susan Tucker Music Industry Professional with experience in Artist Management, Publishing, Music Production and Business
Marketing. Susan Tucker moved to Nashville over 20 years ago from Texas. Very soon after arriving in Music City, she was a
published songwriter and found herself totally engrossed in studying how commercially successful songwriters achieve their
success. So engrossed in fact, that she wrote two successful books on the subject, The Soul of a Writer (Journey Publishing
Company, Nashville, TN) and The Secrets of Songwriting (Allworth Press, New York, NY). This helped launch Susan’s next
chapter as a respected and sought after lecturer and mentor. Susan is a member of ASCAP, NSAI, NARAS, AMA, Folk Alliance,
CMA and the founder of The Songwriters Connection, an organization formed to educate, inform and connect songwriters all over
the world. She publishes a weekly e-zine. www.songwritersconnection.com. She has been a force in the music industry for twenty
years and her passion for artists and songwriters and the business is still strong. In recent years Susan has focused her attention on
helping indie artists with development, production and promotion.
Dave Walton Dave is a full-time composer/musician. After a long time away from music, he joined TAXI in 2004 with ideas
and sounds that were “out of date, out of style”. Since then he has managed to evolve his ideas and sounds into something more
current and modern. He has hundreds (and hundreds) of placements on network and cable television mostly through direct TAXI
deals with libraries and publishers. His daughter thinks his music placements are cool but rolls her eyes when he mentions having
music in “Bad Girls Club”.
Paul Zollo is a singer/songwriter, Trough Records recording artist, and author of several books including Conversations with
Tom Petty and Songwriters on Songwriting, which the New Yorker called “the songwriter’s bible” and features in-depth
interviews with such legendary songwriters as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, James Taylor, Willie
Dixon, Pete Seeger, Sammy Cahn, Carole King, Laura Nyro, Frank Zappa, Townes Van Zandt, and Neil Young. Currently he is
the senior editor at American Songwriter Magazine and chief editor of Bluerailroad. His songs have been recorded by Art
Garfunkel, Severin Browne, Bob Malone, Steve Allen and others.