Over 800 past events have covered topics such as music publishing, songwriting, music licensing, and artist management, among others. NARIP has also organized pitch sessions where music creators and songwriters can pitch their work to industry professionals for feedback and potential placements.
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| 2011-07-13 | In SF – Music Biz Success Strategies Workshop
Music Biz Success Strategies Workshop on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology, San Francisco, CA Tess Taylor – a “walking job fair” (Hollywood Today), NARIP President and one of the nation’s top authorities on careers in the music business – leads this special session. In town from Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, Tess shares principles and strategies you can apply and use TODAY. This session has one objective: TO GET YOU HIRED NOW! Not just theory, Tess gets people jobs! (see Recently Hired at www.narip.com) Get an insider’s peek at the what industry employers will think of YOUR skills and resume, and learn what to do to make yourself most attractive for the best jobs. Learn where to look for the best jobs (which are usually never posted) and how to put yourself in line for maximum opportunity. YOU WILL LEARN
Attendees will have the opportunity to select either a resume or press kit to be reviewed live at our event to receive direct feedback from Tess. If you would like YOUR material to be critiqued by Tess:
Tess Taylor, President, National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) WHEN Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by resume and press kit reviews & feedback 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Those currently working in the music industry who seek to advance. Anyone considering a career in the music industry who wants to present himself better for a great position, whether in the office or on the stage. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94107 DIRECTIONS Click here for map. REGISTER NOW $15 NARIP Members $25 Non-members 
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Tess Taylor One of the nation’s leading authorities on careers in the music and record industries, Ms. Taylor has connected countless people to jobs and opportunities through her work in the US and abroad, cultivated collaborations for over two decades, helped launch hundreds of projects and several companies. If you’ve read Malcolm Gladwell’s best-selling book “The Tipping Point” then you may recognize her as a “super-connector,” the concept Gladwell coined to describe that unusual species of person who knows everybody. Says Hollywood Today Publisher & Editor Jeffrey Jolson-Colburn, “Tess Taylor is one of the great resources of the music business. She’s a walking job fair. She has amazing insights into where the business is going and combines that savvy with a Rolodex the size of an SUV.” These traits are at the core of the two organizations she founded, the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN, est. 1988) and the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP, est. 1998). Ms. Taylor oversees initiatives of both organizations to promote career advancement, education and good will in the music and record industries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, NARIP has chapters in New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Philadelphia and London, with plans to launch more chapters in 2010. Music Connection magazine says LAMN and NARIP are “top-notch and brilliantly executed” and named Ms. Taylor in its list of “50 Innovators, Iconoclasts, Groundbreakers & Guiding Lights of 2008” (Dec 2008). Last year, the World Championships of Performing Arts Board unanimously voted to honor Ms. Taylor with its 2009 Achievement Award and induct her into its Performing Arts Hall of Fame. Dubbed “International Music Ambassador” by music supervisor P.J. Bloom (Nip/Tuck, The Shield, CSI: Miami), Ms. Taylor works with groups such as the European Music Export Office, Danish Songwriters Guild, French Music Export Office, German Independent Label Association, the Brazilian Independent Label Association and others to connect their members to meaningful opportunities in Los Angeles and throughout the U.S. Ms. Taylor has consulted leading businesses such as MySpace.com, InsideSessions (a joint venture between the Universal Music Group and Penguin Putnam, Inc.), The Walt Disney Company, BMG Entertainment (formerly Sony BMG), Concord Records and others. A frequently quoted analyst of industry developments, she has been a featured expert on international television and radio, and her analyses have appeared in national and international business press. Along with workshops and seminars for her clients, she teaches “The Future of the Music Business… and YOUR Future In It,” a course she developed at UCLA, at institutions worldwide. The author of numerous articles and interviews with top record executives, she is at work on a book about the music business. A frequent keynote speaker and guest speaker at industry conferences and universities around the world, Ms. Taylor has lectured at the Harvard Business School, in Bangalore, Berlin and beyond. Later this year she keynotes at the Drucker Career Conference in Los Angeles and Trigger Creative Conference in Sweden, and lectures at the University of Vienna’s Institute of Popular Music in Austria. She has delivered dozens of keynote speeches and hundreds of lectures to thousands of people worldwide. Deeply annoyed by people who think music should be free, Ms. Taylor is a vigorous defender of intellectual property rights and debated Electronic Frontier Foundation co-founder John Perry Barlow on “free music” at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (2006) and was invited for a rematch at Ohio University (2008). She won both times. From 1988 to 1993 Ms. Taylor was employed at MCA Records, Inc., last serving as Associate Director of Marketing. A classically trained pianist, she studied music at the University of Vienna, and is a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Redlands’ Johnston College where she received her BA degree in music, German and literature. She loves traveling the world, nibbling dark chocolates and drinks lots of tea. She also loves fine fountain pens, anything written or recorded by Glenn Gould or Pete Townshend, gripping crime novels and hiking with her English cocker spaniel. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Tess Taylor www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-30 | In LA – *Just Added* NARIP Music Supervisor Session #7: Chris Mollere
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #7 with Chris Mollere on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Thursday, June 30, 2011 with Chris Mollere 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Chris Mollere Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series KYLE XY and 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, as well as on the feature films THE BOX, I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL and THE HAUNTING OF MOLLY HARTLEY. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series THE VAMPIRE DIAIRES as well as for the ABC Family series GREEK and PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Chris Mollere on IMDB NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-27 | In LA – *NEW DATE* NARIP Music Supervisor Session #6: John Houlihan
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #6 with John Houlihan on Monday, June 27, 2011 — PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Monday, June 27, 2011 with John Houlihan — PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  John Houlihan, Houlihan Film Music John Houlihan is veteran music supervisor and music producer who has helped shape more than 55 feature films and dozens of popular soundtrack albums. His work has generated worldwide hit songs and videos by Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Pink and Destiny’s Child. Film highlights include his music supervision of all three Austin Powers films, both of the Charlie’s Angels films, and Training Day, which earned a Best Actor Academy Award for Denzel Washington. John was involved in the 2008 Presidential Election when he music-supervised two important pieces for President Barack Obama. “A Mother’s Promise” was a 10-minute biography Directed by Oscar-winner Davis Guggenheim that premiered at Bronco stadium in Denver, CO. The film was seen live by millions worldwide when it played immediately before Mr. Obama took the stage to speak. The second piece was a 30-minute television special that aired days before the final Election Day vote. This special was broadcast simultaneously on over 7 major networks in the United States and viewed by a huge world audience. Over the past year John has worked on national advertising campaigns for Visa Inc., CTIA (the cell phone association made up of Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and more) and the American Beverage Association. John has succeeded in building a unique skill set on films ranging from Mortal Kombat 1 and 2 to the G-rated Charlotte’s Web. His work spanning all genres can be seen in Assault On Precinct 13, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, The Lake House, Nacho Libre,The Love Guru, All About Steve, Miss Congeniality: Armed and Fabulous, Fame, and the 2010 release Brooklyn’s Finest. Current projects include the romantic comedy “Letters To Juliet” featuring an original song by platinum artist Colbie Caillat, 2010 Nicholas Cage thriller “The Hungry Rabbit Jumps,” and the public education documentary “Waiting For Superman” directed by Davis Guggenheim which includes an original end title song by John Legend. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Houlihan Film Music John Houlihan on IMDB NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-25 | In AZ – Music Biz Brunch at Fireball Music Management
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| 2011-06-22 | In ATL – Music In Games
Music In Games on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA Music placement opportunities in video games have skyrocketed. At this NARIP program, we bring in top experts to discuss this important and fast-growing sector of the business. We will also discuss marketing music for video games to make it more attractive to buyers, where to find them and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. Join us for this special session. YOU WILL LEARN
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in games. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 30 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. REGISTER NOW $15 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email emelie@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Jesse Lindsley, Owner of Thrust Interactive / President of Atlanta chapter of the International Game Developers Association Jesse Lindsley is the Founder and CEO of Thrust Interactive, an end-to-end game development studio in Atlanta, GA designing 2D and 3D web and mobile games. Thrust specializes in single-player and massive multi-player games in the advergaming, social and educational game genres. As an active member of his industry, Jesse sits on the board of International Game Developers Association -Atlanta, Digitainment and Indie Developers Guild as well as organizes both the Atlanta Game Developer and Unity 3D Meetups. To check out Thrust’s latest games and their reality TV debut, go to thrustinteractive.com.  Clinton Lowe, Chief executive officer of C. Allen Lowe & Associates, LLC Mr. Lowe is chief executive officer of C. Allen Lowe & Associates, LLC (www.callenlowe.com), an executive production and venture catalyst firm specializing in digital entertainment. He has served as an advisor to over 25 digital entertainment start-ups. He assisted with the creation of Georgia’s entertainment tax credits. Mr. Lowe has co-founded three video game studios and produced over 40 video game titles. He works extensively in the casino industry developing proprietary, regulated gaming platforms for Native American casinos. Mr. Lowe has produced personality-branded projects for Kenny Rogers, Larry Holmes, Eric Bischoff, Bubba the Love Sponge, Scott Ferrall, Barry Switzer, Captain Thunder, and others. Mr. Lowe is an expert at business process improvement and has assisted his clients with both outsourcing and offshoring of graphic art pipelines. Mr. Lowe is co-founder and president of the Georgia Game Developers’ Association, Inc. (www.ggda.org), a non-profit trade association for the video game industry in Georgia. He co-launched the first digital entertainment trade show in the southeast, Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo (SIEGE, www.siegecon.net). SIEGE has grown from 250 to 1150 attendees from its inception in 2007 to its fourth annual event in 2010; with 1200-1400 attendees anticipated in October 2011. Mr. Lowe works closely with government, academic, and corporate associates to create and improve economic opportunities for the industry. Mr. Lowe has served as an advisor to the Office of Governor Perdue, Georgia House of Representatives, and Georgia Department of Economic Development. Mr. Lowe is a member of Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Gwinnett Technology Council, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lowe also volunteers as an industry advisor to DeVry University, American Intercontinental University, Art Institute of Atlanta, and ITT Technical Institute. Mr. Lowe holds a master degree in business administration from Kennesaw State University, a master degree in computer science from Southern Polytechnic State University, and a bachelor degree in computer information systems from DeVry University.  Chris Rickwood-, Rickwood Music Chris Rickwood is an award winning composer known for creating dramatic musical scores for video games, film, and television. Rickwood’s work can be heard worldwide on a variety of mediums for clients such as Activision, THQ, Microsoft, Cartoon Network, Capcom, and Nintendo. He began his career by composing intense orchestral cues for several game titles including Evil Dead: Hail to the King, BloodRayne, and Maximo: Ghosts to Glory. Since then, Rickwood has composed over 20 scores for Cartoon Network New Media, contributed music and sound for several PC games including Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Civil War: Bull Run, and The Apprentice: Los Angeles, and experimented with other gaming mediums such as mobile phones and video poker machines. In 2006, Rickwood was invited to the team of composers hired to produce the new Monday Night Football theme for ESPN. More of his music was released on Associated Production Music’s Endgame music library and has been placed in television broadcasts for ABC Family, G4TV, and Fox. Recently, Rickwood was asked to contribute music to the CD release, Best of the Best: A Tribute To Game Music, alongside some of the premier talent in the video game industry. Currently, Rickwood is working on several projects including Hi-Rez Studio’s spy-fi MMO, Global Agenda, a next generation RPG for Microsoft, and other titles coming to XBox 360, PS3, and the Wii. Rickwood serves on the Advisory Board for the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.). Local to Atlanta, he serves on the Advisory Board of the International Game Developers Association Atlanta Chapter and the Board of Directors for the Georgia Game Developers Association. Always open to sharing his knowledge, Rickwood participates on the Advisory Board for Atlantic International University’s (AIU) Game Design program and the Advisory Committee for the Art Institute of Atlanta’s Game Art and Design Program.  Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West launched her career in the music business. Groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: C. Allen Lowe & Associates, LLC Georgia Game Developers’ Association, Inc. (GGDA) Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo (SIEGE) Rickwood Music Thrust Interactive NARIP SAE Institute of Technology Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-16 | In TX – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Houston Community College in Houston Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career.
Allen Hill, Allen Hill Entertainment —- *JUST ADDED* Christian Larson, Talent Buyer, Warehouse Live Kerry Toorcana, Talent / Marketing, Stereo Live | Nightculture Events —- *JUST ADDED* Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director (moderator) WHEN Thursday, June 16, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to understand and capitalize on opportunities in the live concert sector. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW $10 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $10 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $29.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Allen Hill, Allen Hill Entertainment IF THE HOUSE IS A ROCKIN’, IT’S PROBABLY ALLEN Some guys can play a mean guitar. Allen Hill can play a mean party. Founding member of The El Orbits and The Allen Oldies Band, Allen is an accomplished musician who has performed with some of the greats, including Chuck Berry, Roy Head and Archie Bell. With years of experience as one of the hardest-working bandleaders in the business, he launched Allen Hill Entertainment, booking other entertainers for a wide range of events, from company parties and nonprofit galas to weddings. His unique expertise comes from decades of firsthand observation. Allen has an intuitive knack for matching the right band with the right event, and he knows, as few do, what makes people dance, and parties rock. Christian Larson, Talent Buyer, Warehouse Live Bio posted shortly.  Kerry Toorcana, Talent / Marketing, Stereo Live | Nightculture Events Kerry Toorcana is the talent buyer at Stereo Live, a 2,300 capacity venue near the Galleria area of Houston. He began his professional music career with Clear Channel Entertainment (eventually becoming Live Nation) in 2004 managing multiple markets from El Paso to Birmingham in the marketing & new media departments. In 2010, he became the internal Programming Manager at House of Blues Houston and only recently left there to take the reins of booking at Stereo Live.  Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO www.narip.com Night Culture www.MusicSupervisor.com Stereo Live www.WareHouseLive.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-08 | In SF – Business Plan Development
Business Plan Development: Create A Plan, Build Your Business, Get Funding on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at SAE Institute in San Francisco “In 2010, 8 out of 10 new business failed.” – US Department of Commerce / Small Business Association. “Businesses that develop and implement a business plan statistically earn up to ten times more in profit than firms of the same market size and niche that don’t.” – Edge Journal of Entrepreneurism The need for a business plan in our industry has never been greater. Recently we have seen a steady increase of mergers and acquisitions of the major multinational music and entertainment conglomerates. These market conditions as well as technology advances, file sharing and radio consolidation have changed the industry landscape and compelled many professionals to start their own independent operation. For Small to Established Start-ups This NARIP workshop is designed for the small to established start-ups in the music business in need of a business plan, including the independent entrepreneur. For the small start-up, the business plan is a road map through the maze of obstacles and funding needs to become an established and recognized brand. Define Your Target This workshop will help you define your target in a crowded and competitive marketplace, and form a plan to hit it. We will walk you through the most important components of a business plan and give you an outline to apply to your business and hit your target. YOU WILL LEARN
This workshop is essential for anyone in the record or music industries who currently does not have a business plan or who would like to put the finishing touches on an existing plan. Special thanks to Harry V. Redinger, President of the Strategic Path Group, Business Plan Development and Corporate Training Specialists. PRESENTERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): N8Beats, Director, NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco WHEN Wednesday, June 8, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking to create or improve an existing business plan., WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  N8Beats, Director, NARIP San Francisco N8Beats is a music producer, certified recording engineer, public speaker and founder of N8Beats Production. He started nudging his way onto the music scene in 1998. After graduating from high school early to pursue his career, he graduated from the Los Angeles Recording school with honors in 2002 (where he studied under American Idol’s Simon Cowell), followed by Musician’s Institute of Music Business. He began providing industry talent with a way to perfect their music and develop their brand. Nate was part of the pilot project for Youth Infusion, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children at risk through music. He lives by the motto: “Good people, good business, good life”. Today, in addition to producing and recording music, N8Beats serves as a Director of the National Association of Record industry Professionals San Francisco chapter and can be seen co-moderating lively panel discussions for the group. He producesfor record labels such as Strange Music, and has studied under NWA’s Arabian Prince and worked for such artists as Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung and Mac Dre. He has created music for Nintendo, Adidas, Sun Micro Systems and has completed production of over a dozen commercial independent hip hop albums. Also, N8Beats has consulted for Web companies HOTorNOT.com and the entrepreneur’s network PerfectBusiness.com. Other artists N8beats has produced with include Rza / North Hollywood Wu-Tang West Studios, Engineer Steve Miller – DJ Paul Oakenfold, Cognito, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, DJ Chill, Abduel Hall (PH Balanced Music / Patty Howard), Author Dan Kimpel, Mac Dre, Cool Nutz, Lenny Harold. For more information on Nate Beats, visit http://www.natebeats.com or email Nate at nate AT narip DOT com.  Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle is a business strategist, lecturer, artist, and blogger. Leveraging over 25 years as an executive and artist she offers business solutions and private consultations to a wide range of clients. Whether an entrepreneur, artist, investor, or innovator, Tamra assists creative minds with business planning, branding strategies, and defining target audiences to achieve their goals. She has toured nationally, worked as a studio musician and performing songwriter in Los Angeles, and enjoyed the placement of her songs in television and in nationally aired commercials. In 2008 her musical work was recognized by the Grammy’s on the nominating ballot for Best Contemporary Folk album. Tamra places high value on working with businesses dedicated to improving our communities, seeking lifestyle balance, and respecting our limited eco-systems. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com or visit www.tamraengle.com SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: N8Beats Tamra Engle NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-06-04 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Planet L.A. Records
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| 2011-06-04 | In NY – Music Biz Brunch
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| 2011-06-02 | In LA – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #5: Andrea von Foerster
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #5 with Andrea von Foerster on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions launching April 7, 2011 at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS $1,329 for NARIP Members (save $165 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,819 for Non-Members (save $155) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 with Andrea von Foerster 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in various parts of the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea has done music supervision for film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox) and Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy). SOURCES FOR MORE INFO NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-05-26 | In LA – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #4: Julianne Jordan
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #4 with Julianne Jordan on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS $1,329 for NARIP Members (save $165 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,819 for Non-Members (save $155) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 with Julianne Jordan 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER 
Julianne JordanJulianne Jordan started her music supervision career with a bang when director Doug Liman brought her to a little independent movie called Swingers. The film ignited the “swing” craze in the 90s, spawned a new type of vernacular, and pushed the interest in retro swing music into hyper drive. The soundtrack went gold and Julianne has not stopped working since. Julianne has enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with Doug Liman on all of the films he directed, including Go, The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and most recently Fair Game. Julianne has also supervised such hit films as The Italian Job, Valentine’s Day, Red and Yogi Bear. Julianne’s latest movie is the CGI animated Hop for Universal. She is currently at work on her second Garry Marshall collaboration, New Year’s Eve. In 2007, Julianne supervised the blockbuster family film Alvin and the Chipmunks, where she lent her expertise in helping create an entirely new soundtrack with songs featuring that world-recognized chipmunk sound. Alvin and the Chipmunks is a certified platinum soundtrack. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, which she also supervised, is well on its way to platinum status as well. Julianne is currently serving on the board of governors of the NARAS LA Chapter. She also had the distinction of winning the first Music Supervisor of The Year Award given by the Guild of Music Supervisors in 2011. No stranger to performing, Julianne is an accomplished violist who studied her craft at Skidmore College. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Julianne Jordan NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-05-25 | In ATL – How To Market & License Music For Film & TV with von Foerster
An Evening with Top Music Supervisor Andrea von Foerster: How To Market & License Music For Film & TV on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA The focus on placing music in film, TV and other media has skyrocketed. Placements are the new radio, and this special program features top music supervisor Andrea von Foerster. We will discuss how to market music for film and TV to make it more attractive to buyers like Andrea, what she looks for (and where), and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. Ms. Von Foerster travels from Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, to Atlanta for this program to give you the inside track on what kind of music she seeks for her current projects. Her many credits include The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy, (500) Days Of Summer, Run’s House and more. Also to be discussed: major deal points, fee ranges, what’s negotiable and what isn’t. Get educated about the art of music placement! GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Andrea von Foerster, Music Supervisor, Firestarter Music [select credits: The Art Of Rhyme, The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy, Dollhouse, Run’s House, Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox) and Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy)] Interviewed by Eileen Tilson , NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Film Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from music placement and licensing. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. REGISTER NOW $10 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-members
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Andrea von Foerster, Music Supervisor, Firestarter Music Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea music supervised film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox) and Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy). Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West launched her career in the music business. Groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Firestarter Music SAE Institute of Technology NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-05-21 | In TX – Music Biz Brunch at KTSU
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| 2011-05-19 | In LA – Music In TV
Music In TV on Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Los Angeles Music placement opportunities have skyrocketed, especially in the world of television with the increase of channels, new programs and broadcast opportunities. At this NARIP program, we bring in top experts to discuss this major and fast-changing sector of the business, with its constant demand for new music. We will also discuss marketing music for television to make it more attractive to buyers, where to find them, the need for speed, and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. Join us for this special session. YOU WILL LEARN
Jason Alexander, Music Supervisor, Hit The Ground Running—–> JUST ADDED Max Luces-Tucker, Music Supervisor, Bunim / Murray Productions —–> JUST ADDED Dean Sheldon Serwin, Esq., Attorney At Law—–> JUST ADDED Please note change in speaker line-up (above). Thank you. WHEN Thursday, May 19, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga REGISTER NOW $20: NARIP Members $40: Non-members $60: NARIP Member Lawyers seeking 2.5 MCLE credits $75: Non-Member Lawyers seeking 2.5 MCLE credits
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Dean Sheldon Serwin, Esq., Attorney At Law A graduate of UCLA Law School who began his practice of law in 1990, Dean Serwin works primarily in the entertainment industry. His experience prior to establishing his private practice included working for a sole practitioner with several platinum artists, as head of legal for a film and TV production and distribution, and positions at the Director’s Guild of America, BMI and Capitol Records. Dean has lectured extensively for groups ranging from Art Center film students to Harvard MBA’s and from California Lawyers for the Arts conferences to The Learning Annex. Dean’s Hollywood, CA based solo law practice began in 1994 and serves clients in all areas of the music, film, video, TV, internet and distribution businesses including record labels; music publishers; recordings artists; songwriters; music, television and film producers; managers; television, film and internet production and distribution companies; business executives and consultants; authors, clothing companies, as well as others involved within the entertainment industry.  Max Luces-Tucker, Music Supervisor, Bunim / Murray Productions Max Luces-Tucker has supervised in the music department for many of Bunim Murray’s shows including MTV’s THE REAL WORLD, television’s first reality show. After serving on two seasons, San Diego and Philadelphia, she took on more serious topics where she was the Music Supervisor of the Emmy Award winning TV Show STARTING OVER, a women’s daytime drama on NBC. Currently, she is the Music Supervisor of the wild and crazy BAD GIRLS CLUB on the Oxygen Network, the highest rated show in Oxygen history. Max has also tapped into the world of social documentary; she worked on HBO’s Primetime Emmy Award winning film, AUTISM: THE MUSICAL, a project about children who suffer from autism, to name a few diverse programs. As a seasoned Music Supervisor Max is responsible for the “sound” – she is involved in music acquisitions and placements. This includes negotiations and strategic initiatives involving music and music-related programming. Max prides herself in helping break independent acts when traditional methods aren’t yet checking for them. She has redefined her role to include educating and empowering artists, songwriters and producers to look outside of the “old box.” Jason Alexander, Music Supervisor, Hit The Ground Running Jason is Music Supervisor providing music to television and film clients in Los Angeles. Current projects include CSI, CSI: NY and Nikita, and a feature film called Butter. In 2009 he co-founded Pusher, a custom music solution for film trailers. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Bunim Murray Productions Dean Serwin Law Hit The Ground Running NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-05-12 | In LA – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #3: Gary Calamar
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #3 with Gary Calamar on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS $1,329 for NARIP Members (save $165 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,819 for Non-Members (save $155) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Thursday,May 12, 2011 with Gary Calmar 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Gary Calamar, Go Music Services Gary Calamar, president of Go Music, is a Grammy-nominated producer and music supervisor for his work on HBO’s “Six Feet Under.” He is currently overseeing the music on some of the most acclaimed and popular shows on television: “True Blood” (HBO), “House” (Fox), and “Dexter” (Showtime). Gary has also chosen the songs for the films “Varsity Blues,” for which he received a gold record, “Slums Of Beverly Hills” and the forthcoming release “I Love You Philip Morris”. Gary hosts a hit radio show every Sunday night on public radio powerhouse KCRW in Santa Monica. Gary’s unique brand of “adventurous pop music both timely and timeless” has been a favorite of listeners for over a decade. Gary’s book, Record Store Days (with Phil Gallo) about the rise and fall of The Record Store will be released on Record Store Day, April 2010 from Sterling Publishing. The first light young Mr. Calamar saw was on a Westinghouse Capri TV set. He was vaccinated with a phonograph needle. Born in the shadows of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx NY, Gary first found his passions lit when his parents took him to see “West Side Story”. By the time “A Hard Days Night” and “Goldfinger” came out he was hooked on the explosive combination of Movies and Music. He traveled west in the early 80’s landing in Los Angeles. In need of a job that would ensure him a steady flow of promotional records and free concert tickets, Gary stepped behind a cash register and worked retail. He was managing a Licorice Pizza Record store as 12 inch vinyl records turned into 5 inch digital discs and later moved on to Rhino Records mixing with the customers and building up his music collection. In the mid 90’s Gary started as a volunteer at National Public Radio’s influential powerhouse KCRW. After (literally) getting down on his knees and begging music director Chris Douridas for a radio show he was given a shot. Gary’s unique brand of “adventurous pop music both timely and timeless” proved to be a hit. His show “The Open Road” currently airs Sunday nights from 9-Midnight. Through the years Gary has hosted live performances and interviews with musical greats ranging from Brian Wilson and Elmer Bernstein to Wilco, Lucinda Williams, and The Flaming Lips. In 1998 Gary broke into the Music Supervision game and tackled the movie “Varsity Blues”, resulting in a #1 box office hit and a soundtrack album certified gold. At the turn of the century Gary, along with friend and fellow music supervisor Thomas Golubic´ oversaw the music for the HBO original series “Six Feet Under” and were nominated for Grammy Awards for producing both volumes of the ‘Six Feet Under’ soundtracks. He lives in a lovely home in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon with his lovely wife and their amazing daughter. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Gary Calmar NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-05-11 | In SF – Music Placement Strategies
Music Placement Strategies on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at SAE Institute in San Francisco Music placement opportunities have skyrocketed. According to Billboard magazine (in “The Maximum Exposure List”), among the 100 ways for music to receive exposure and cut through clutter, 7 of the top 10 ways include song placement. Music placement has increased dramatically in importance with the proliferation of media channels, and the competition is fierce as more artists and their reps throw their hat (er, songs) into the synch ring. At this NARIP program, top experts discuss this important and fast-growing sector of the business. They will also discuss marketing music for different outlets to make it more attractive to buyers, where to find them and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. Hear strategies and information sources our experts use to exploit catalogs and maximize opportunities, and how to make and close these deals in ways that keep music buyers coming back for more. YOU WILL LEARN
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Jan D’Alessandro, Esq., Vice President, Business Development & General Counsel, TopSpin Media Beverly Green, Esq., Law Offices of Green & Green Brooke Wentz, The Rights Workshop Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in games. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $25: Non-members $60: 2.5 MCLE Credits for NARIP attorney members – select Premium Ticket Option below. $75: 2.5 MCLE Credits for attorney Non-members – select Premium Ticket Option below.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Jan D’Alessandro, Topspin Media, Vice President, Business Development & General Counsel Jan D’Alessandro, Vice President, Business Development and General Counsel of Topspin Media, Inc. is a seasoned internet industry executive. She ran West coast business affairs for AOL from 1995 to 2002, where her responsibilities included developing AOL’s music strategy, including the acquisitions of Spinner and Nullsoft, leading many content, commerce and technology deals, and launching the philanthropy portal, Network for Good. Prior to joining Topspin, Jan served as Vice President, Business Development and General Counsel of The Find, Inc., the leading search engine for shopping, specializing in the lifestyle goods category and prior to that, Meez, Inc., a first generation avatar company that recently merged with Pulse Entertainment. She has consulted for many Bay Area media and technology start ups and nonprofits, including MakingOf, Brand Habit, Aware Media, Summer Search and the Just Think Foundation (now One Economy). Prior to the advent of the internet, Jan was in private practice at Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison in Palo Alto and San Francisco, CA, and White and Case in New York. She graduated with an AB from Brown University and cum laude with a JD from Georgetown University. Jan lives in San Francisco with her husband, two children and polar lab puppy. Passions include everything from the 70s, skiing, surfing, film and a small island off the coast of Maine.  Beverly Green, Esq., Law Offices of Green & Green Beverly Robin Green is an experienced Music Lawyer and a founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Entertainment Law Firm of Green & Green. For over 30 years, Beverly Green has represented songwriters, composers, music publishers, artists, producers, studios and filmmakers, in negotiating deals worldwide involving virtually every major film studio (incl. Sony, TriStar, Universal, Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Coppola) and major record label (incl. the former BMG labels, EMI, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros.), and independent studios and labels, and ad agencies, licensing music for everything from motion pictures, television, and cable, to commercials for products from cars to Xbox to Levis, to games, to the internet, to background use, theatre, books, and even toys, the Olympics, and the Giants. Beverly has worked with the music and recordings of artists such as Big Brother & the Holding Co. w/Janis Joplin, The Doobie Bros., Huey Lewis, Jefferson Airplane and Starship, Grace Slick, Craig Chaquico, Pete Sears, The Grateful Dead, Merl Saunders, Destiny’s Child, Alan Jackson, Will Smith, Holly Near, Robert Geddins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bola Sete, Vince Guaraldi, Retina, HardNox, Grammy winners Zakir Hussain, Charles Michael Brotman, Leslie Ann Jones, Lily Tomlin, and Narada Michael Walden, and other composers, performers and producers. Beverly received her Juris Doctorate as the Valedictorian of her law school class of 1979, and has since been awarded the Top Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Rating as an Entertainment Attorney, and is in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, and “Who’s Who in Entertainment”. In addition, Beverly has been an associate professor at San Francisco State University, where she originated and taught “The Legal Aspects of the Music/Recording Industry”, and has served four two-year terms as a Governor on the Board of Governors, and also as Legal Counsel, and on the Membership, Nominating, and Advocacy Committees, for the San Francisco Chapter of NARAS (the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences), and has been a sought after guest speaker on the topics of Music Law, Copyright, Publishing and Licensing for CLA (California Lawyers for the Arts), the State Bar of California, Intellectual Property Law Section, the ABA (American Bar Association), Entertainment and Sports Law Section, the SFIPLA (San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association), and NARAS, and has been a guest speaker at Hastings and the USF Law School, Entertainment Law Society. Beverly has also published articles regarding music business and legal issues in the NARAS-GRAMMY® Journal, the Entertainment Law Reporter, the Entertainment, Publishing and the Arts Handbook, and in OnStage Magazine and Electronic Musician.  Brooke Wentz, Founder, The Rights Workshop Brooke Wentz is an intellectual property rights executive and founder of The Rights Workshop (TRW), a music supervision and creative clearance company specializing in securing rights clearance and licensing for new and emerging media. Author of Hey, That’s My Music! Music Supervision, Licensing and Content Acquisition (Hal Leonard), she brings 25 years of experience in music licensing and publishing, record production and performing rights organization administration to a plethora of clients, including games and new media applications for companies like Redbana, ESPN Action Sports, Aspyr Media, Evil Twin Studios, Outspark, JamPlay and Kidz Bop. In addition, TRW has supervised over 200 films and secured music content used in political campaigns, retail products and brand campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Prior to founding The Rights Workshop, Brooke was Music Director for ESPN administering legal policy and overseeing all music rights including music for the X Games, World Cup and Sports Century telecasts. Earlier in her career she was Manager of A&R at Arista Records and Director of the Reich Music Foundation. A critically-acclaimed, Billboard award-winning record producer for her numerous world music compilations, she is a frequent guest speaker and educator on content acquisition, digital rights and the future of media. She holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Barnard College and an MBA from Columbia Business School, and is a member of the Stern Grove Festival Board and the University of Pacifica’s Music Management Advisory Board. Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle is a business strategist, lecturer, artist, and blogger. Leveraging over 25 years as an executive and artist she offers business solutions and private consultations to a wide range of clients. Whether an entrepreneur, artist, investor, or innovator, Tamra assists creative minds with business planning, branding strategies, and defining target audiences to achieve their goals. She has toured nationally, worked as a studio musician and performing songwriter in Los Angeles, and enjoyed the placement of her songs in television and in nationally aired commercials. In 2008 her musical work was recognized by the Grammy’s on the nominating ballot for Best Contemporary Folk album. Tamra places high value on working with businesses dedicated to improving our communities, seeking lifestyle balance, and respecting our limited eco-systems. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com or visit www.tamraengle.com SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Green & Green Law & Mediation offices Green & Green Rights Workshop Tamra Engle Topspin Media, Inc. NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-05-07 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Rockstar Music Education
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| 2011-04-25 | In AZ – The State of Live Performance in Phoenix & Beyond
in Phoenix & Beyond on Monday, April 25, 2011 in Mesa, AZ Presented in partnership with Mesa Community College Career and Re-Entry Services, MIC Club, and the Mesa Community College Music Business Program Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career. Local experts discuss how an artist’s career trajectory can be improved with strategic bookings; how shows are bought, sold and built upon; and how people make money from them. You will learn:
Monday, April 25, 2011 4:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 4:30 p.m. – Program begins 7:00 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist managers, agents, promoters Record and publishing executives Producers and those who work with artists to promote their careers Anyone seeking to stimulate demand for music by way of live performances. WHERE Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave. Elsner Library, Room 145 Mesa, AZ 85202-4822 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $10: NARIP Members $20: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jackie Gill, Laurie Black, Debbie Smith and Alexandra Perdue for their help with NARIP events at Mesa Community College. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Jeremiah Gratza, Promoter, Stateside Presents Bio posted shortly.  William Reed, Promoter / Live DJ / Radio DJ Award-winning Phoenix based DJ, radio show host, artist manager and promoter. Over 10 years of event and artist management, production and promotion experience. Stephen Chilton, Promoter, Psyko Steve Presents Stephen Chilton has been producing and promoting great independent concerts in Arizona as “Psyko Steve Presents” for over a decade. Stephen has always believed in new music and supporting the best new artists, artists who are doing something original and innovative. He strives to create the largest platform possible for music that has not yet been heard by masses weather it ever will be or not. His focus on developing new talent has furthered the careers of some of today’s top artists and assisted many top local acts on their way to national attention. Stephen’ss track record for working with cutting edge talent has led Chilton to critical acclaim as a tastemaker and established him as a veteran talent buyer.  Peter Sotos, NARIP Phoenix Director (moderator), and Fireball Music Management Founder In addition to his duties as NARIP Phoenix Director, Peter Sotos is founder of Fireball Music Management, a full service artist management company. Fireball specializes in taking acts to the next level through focused marketing and promotion, and specializes in finding each band’s unique niche to maximize its full potential. Fireball believes in its acts and operates with honesty and integrity. With established relationships at radio stations, record companies, management companies, and with producers, promoters, venues and clubs and other industry professionals, Fireball gives its artist clients the platform to have their music heard by people in a position to advance artist careers. Fireball’s motto is “Turn up the heat in promotion!” Current and recent clients include Led Zepagain, Damage Incorporated, We Are They, Interfate, Halocene and Blameshift. Tess Taylor, President, National Association of Record Industry Professionals (moderator) Bio posted shortly. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.narip.com The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-04-21 | In LA – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #2: Carolyn Richardson
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #2 with Carolyn Richardson on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions launching April 7, 2011 at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS $1,329 for NARIP Members (save $165 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,819 for Non-Members (save $155) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Thursday, April 21, 2011 with Carolyn Richardson 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  Carolyn Richardson, Music Supervisor, Entertainment Tonight & The Insider Carolyn Richardson music supervises for Entertainment Tonight and The Insider where she searches for, identifies and secures rights for music to enhance programming of these shows. She brings almost a decade of experience in event marketing, sponsorship, promotions, distribution, and music licensing for companies such as Sony BMG, Image Entertainment, Live Nation and others. She also brings a tenacious entrepreneurial spirit to licensing and provides pitching services to independent publishing companies, songwriters, producers and score composers for placement in all media platforms. Her passion is to use the power of music to bring audiences together, tell stories and inspire positive change. On the creative side, Carolyn is a singer and songwriter who began her career in music in the gospel church. Her credits include songs placed on ABC Family, SpikeTV, The Weinstein Company, BET and Utopia Films. Her goals are to continue her current success in music supervision, licensing and publishing by bringing great music to the masses. Carolyn is a Christian and enjoys participating in music outreach programs for the sick, shut-in, poor and homeless. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Entertainment Tonight NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-04-21 | In TX – How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked
How To Build A Fan Base & Get Booked on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Houston, TX Live shows and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career. NARIP assembles experts to discuss how an artist’s career trajectory can be improved with strategic bookings; how shows are bought, sold and built upon; and how people make money from them. They will provide insight into these and other areas that affect the record business, using live performances as artist development vehicles for new acts, and give a glimpse into what the future of live music may hold. You will learn:
Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist managers, agents, promoters Record and publishing executives Producers and those who work with artists to promote their careers Anyone seeking to stimulate demand for music by way of live performances. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) Click here for map. REGISTER NOW $10: NARIP Members $20: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Connie Mims, Songwriter, Consultant, Coach Connie Mims is a consultant and coach. Herself a professional Music Row artist, her services are designed for disciplined artists and songwriters on the performance track, and who have the desire and passion to do what it takes to excel in the music and entertainment industries. These criteria enable her to work with a limited number of clients at a time. Her services are designed for those in need of assistance or resources to increase their working knowledge of the music and entertainment industries, providing career direction, counsel and recommendations. Ms. Mims can make referrals to licensed attorneys, CPAs, other industry professionals and coaches. Her song evaluation services help songwriters to craft and improve the commercial appeal of their songs, and prepare them for recording demos or professional CDs/EPs. This may include professional feedback to your songs, and publisher pitch recommendations. Other services include vocal arrangements as well as pre-production services, all of which are designed to save you time, money and headaches. Ohmare Washington, Flycat Music Group, NARIP Board Member In 2009, Ohmare Washington created Flycat Music Group, a booking agency that assists artist with publicity, marketing, and promotions. Since 2010, Flycat Music Group’s clients have been booked in five states (Texas, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana) and three countries (United Kingdom, Bahrain, and Japan.) Cients include Wes Coas, Krumwell, Killa D, Dj Bankrupt, and Dj Ksin. He’s also lent his services to other up-and-coming acts. The official Web site also gives free music downloads from represented artists to generate a following to book more shows. Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: www.imaflycat.com www.musicsupervisor.com www.narip.com The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-04-16 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Weinglass Music
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| 2011-04-13 | In SF – Music in Games
Music In Games on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at SAE Institute in San Francisco Music placement opportunities in video games have skyrocketed. At this NARIP program, we bring in top experts to discuss this important and fast-growing sector of the business. We will also discuss marketing music for video games to make it more attractive to buyers, where to find them and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. Join us for this special session. YOU WILL LEARN
Chuck Doud, Director of Music Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios America Randy Eckhardt, Founder & CEO, Eckhardt Consulting Matt Levine, Music Supervisor, Sony Computer Entertainment America —– ***JUST ADDED*** Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco (co-moderator) Tess Taylor, NARIP President (co-moderator) WHEN Wednesday, April 13, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in games. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107-1303 Click here for directions. REGISTER NOW $15: NARIP Members $30: Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Chuck Doud, Director Of Music Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios America As Director of Music for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) based in Foster City, California, Chuck Doud oversees music development for first-party software for the PlayStation® family of products, including the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, Playstation Network, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system. Chuck Doud’s SCEA Music Group is comprised of some of the best talent from the videogame, music and film industries. Under his direction they oversee all areas of music development including creative, business, production and technical, in addition to new business opportunities related to the music and gaming industries. The SCEA Music Group is committed to enhancing the players’ experience through music in videogames and continues to lead the industry in innovation and quality. Some of the recent products his group has worked on include God Of War III, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, SOCOM 4 , Flower, Gran Turismo 5 and the upcoming InFamous2.  Randy Eckhardt, Founder & CEO, Eckhardt Consulting Mr. Eckhardt was a key component to the inevitable success of the massively popular and award winning music game, RedOctane’s “Guitar Hero” and “Guitar Hero 2”. His responsibilities ranged from music supervision, song licensing, strategic alliances with Gibson Guitars, MTV Games and Guitar World; to the talent endorsement deal with ex-Ozzy guitarist, Zakk Wylde. Before starting his own company in January 2005, Randy began his career working with Billboard Magazine and then CBS radio. He parlayed his acquired music and negotiating skills to a position with video game giant, Electronic Arts/EA SPORTS, where he worked for eight years. While there, he grew his position from Game Producer to Director of Music Relations. After leaving EA in 2001, he joined On Board Entertainment as Vice President of Music Supervision & Business Development (Interactive) and then moved to Rock River Communications as Vice President of Music Supervision & Business Development (Interactive). Randy has been a keynote and panel speaker at music conferences like MIDEM in Cannes, France and CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK in Toronto, Canada and COLLEGE MUSIC JOURNAL (CMJ) in New York City. He is also on the Blue Bear School of Music Board of Directors in San Francisco and is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science (NARAS). Matt Levine, Music Supervisor, Sony Computer Entertainment America Matt Levine has been a freelance composer, producer, and audio engineer since 1992. He has been a Music Supervisor for Sony Computer Entertainment America since 2005. He has composed, produced, and engineered music for video games, film, TV, radio, mobile devices, handheld games and many other forms of interactive media. Recent Playstation projects include Killzone 3, God of War 3, Sports Champions, Fat Princess, Warhawk, Lair, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift, SOCOM Confrontation, SOCOM Combined Assault, SOCOM Tactical Strike, SOCOM 3, SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 1, 2, and 3. Tamra Engle, Executive Director of NARIP San Francisco Tamra Engle is a business strategist, lecturer, artist, and blogger. Leveraging over 25 years as an executive and artist she offers business solutions and private consultations to a wide range of clients. Whether an entrepreneur, artist, investor, or innovator, Tamra assists creative minds with business planning, branding strategies, and defining target audiences to achieve their goals. She has toured nationally, worked as a studio musician and performing songwriter in Los Angeles, and enjoyed the placement of her songs in television and in nationally aired commercials. In 2008 her musical work was recognized by the Grammy’s on the nominating ballot for Best Contemporary Folk album. Tamra places high value on working with businesses dedicated to improving our communities, seeking lifestyle balance, and respecting our limited eco-systems. Contact her at tamra AT narip DOT com or visit www.tamraengle.com SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Eckhardt Consulting Sony Playstation Tamra Engle NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-04-07 | In LA – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #1: P.J. Bloom
Introducing the new NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions from NARIP on Vimeo. NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Top Music Supervisors Session #1 with P.J. Bloom on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Los Angeles
What do P.J. Bloom, Carolyn Richardson, Gary Calamar, Julianne Jordan, Andrea von Foerster and John Houlihan have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions launching April 7, 2011 at SAE Institute in Hollywood, CA. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these six seasoned executives select and place music in blockbuster films and hit television shows, and in NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Placement is the new radio. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP President Tess Taylor is regularly retained by a private European music organization to secure meetings with top music supervisors in Los Angeles for its members. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogues and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable music supervisors to get to know you. At private sessions in 2010, Alicen Schneider needed a theme song for a game show (Minute To Win It) and Gary Calamar needed a title song for an MTV series. At another session, Carolyn Richardson needed a theme song for a television project. Participants were able to pitch for these opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit the supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate feedback from one music supervisor. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS $1,329 for NARIP Members (save $165 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,819 for Non-Members (save $155) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 with P.J. Bloom 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email kirstin@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER  P.J. Bloom, Neophonic Born and raised in Los Angeles, PJ Bloom is a music school graduate and third generation entertainment industry professional (father is an Emmy-winning screenwriter, grandfather was a New York-based talent manager). PJ has been involved with Film & Television Music since the early 1990s, including stints at Columbia Records, Arista Records and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), where he is currently a voting member. In his 14-plus year career, PJ has risen to become one of the premier and most sought after Music Supervisors in the Entertainment Industry, having created and produced soundtracks for over fifty (50) films, hundreds of episodes of television, video games and advertisements. PJ’s dynamic career has paired him with such prolific filmmakers and television producers as Michael Mann, Ridley Scott John Frankenheimer, Steven Bochco and Mike Nichols, allowing him to render his unique brand of service to nearly every film studio and television network in the Hollywood system and beyond. His recent projects include CBS powerhouse CSI: Miami, FX’s Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning television series Nip/Tuck and The Shield, Sony Pictures’ Running With Scissors and Picturehouse’s The Notorious Bettie Page. PJ is a Music Consultant for HBO Films, a position he’s held for over a decade, overseeing major successes like Angels In America, The Life & Death of Peter Sellers, American Splendor and Maria Full Of Grace. He consults for Disneyland Theme Parks for their music driven rides and attractions. PJ is a partner in Neophonic, Inc., the largest Music Supervision firm in the U.S., whose slate boasts thirty (30) film and television projects at any given time. He also serves on the Billboard Magazine Film & Television Music Conference Advisory Board, the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Film & Television Taskforce and is a founding member of the Guild of Music Supervisors (GSM). SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Neophonic NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-04-03 | In NY – Big Apple Brunch at EastSide Sound
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| 2011-03-29 | In AZ (Tempe) – Advance Your Career in the Music Industry
Advance Your Career In The Music Industry: Ten Aggressive Strategies For Success on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Collins College, Tempe, AZ Tess Taylor – a “walking job fair” (Hollywood Today), NARIP President and one of the nation’s top authorities on careers in the music business – leads this special session. In town from Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, Tess shares principles and strategies you can apply and use TODAY. This session has one objective: TO GET YOU HIRED NOW! Not just theory, Tess gets people jobs! (see Recently Hired at www.narip.com) Get an insider’s peek at the what industry employers will think of YOUR skills and resume, and learn what to do to make yourself most attractive for the best jobs. Learn where to look for the best jobs (which are usually never posted) and how to put yourself in line for maximum opportunity. YOU WILL LEARN
Attendees will have the opportunity to select either a resume or press kit to be reviewed live at our event to receive direct feedback from Tess. If you would like YOUR material to be critiqued by Tess:
Tess Taylor, President, National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) WHEN Tuesday, March 29, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by resume and press kit reviews & feedback 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Those currently working in the music industry who seek to advance. Students and anyone considering a career in the music industry who wants to present themselves better for a great position, whether in the office or on the stage. WHERE Collins College 1425 W. 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 REGISTER NOW $10 NARIP Members $20 Non-members
SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $20 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Tess Taylor One of the nation’s leading authorities on careers in the music and record industries, Ms. Taylor has connected countless people to jobs and opportunities through her work in the US and abroad, cultivated collaborations for over two decades, helped launch hundreds of projects and several companies. If you’ve read Malcolm Gladwell’s best-selling book “The Tipping Point” then you may recognize her as a “super-connector,” the concept Gladwell coined to describe that unusual species of person who knows everybody. Says Hollywood Today Publisher & Editor Jeffrey Jolson-Colburn, “Tess Taylor is one of the great resources of the music business. She’s a walking job fair. She has amazing insights into where the business is going and combines that savvy with a Rolodex the size of an SUV.” These traits are at the core of the two organizations she founded, the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN, est. 1988) and the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP, est. 1998). Ms. Taylor oversees initiatives of both organizations to promote career advancement, education and good will in the music and record industries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, NARIP has chapters in New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Philadelphia and London, with plans to launch more chapters in 2010. Music Connection magazine says LAMN and NARIP are “top-notch and brilliantly executed” and named Ms. Taylor in its list of “50 Innovators, Iconoclasts, Groundbreakers & Guiding Lights of 2008” (Dec 2008). Last year, the World Championships of Performing Arts Board unanimously voted to honor Ms. Taylor with its 2009 Achievement Award and induct her into its Performing Arts Hall of Fame. Dubbed “International Music Ambassador” by music supervisor P.J. Bloom (Nip/Tuck, The Shield, CSI: Miami), Ms. Taylor works with groups such as the European Music Export Office, Danish Songwriters Guild, French Music Export Office, German Independent Label Association, the Brazilian Independent Label Association and others to connect their members to meaningful opportunities in Los Angeles and throughout the U.S. Ms. Taylor has consulted leading businesses such as MySpace.com, InsideSessions (a joint venture between the Universal Music Group and Penguin Putnam, Inc.), The Walt Disney Company, BMG Entertainment (formerly Sony BMG), Concord Records and others. A frequently quoted analyst of industry developments, she has been a featured expert on international television and radio, and her analyses have appeared in national and international business press. Along with workshops and seminars for her clients, she teaches “The Future of the Music Business… and YOUR Future In It,” a course she developed at UCLA, at institutions worldwide. The author of numerous articles and interviews with top record executives, she is at work on a book about the music business. A frequent keynote speaker and guest speaker at industry conferences and universities around the world, Ms. Taylor has lectured at the Harvard Business School, in Bangalore, Berlin and beyond. Later this year she keynotes at the Drucker Career Conference in Los Angeles and Trigger Creative Conference in Sweden, and lectures at the University of Vienna’s Institute of Popular Music in Austria. She has delivered dozens of keynote speeches and hundreds of lectures to thousands of people worldwide. Deeply annoyed by people who think music should be free, Ms. Taylor is a vigorous defender of intellectual property rights and debated Electronic Frontier Foundation co-founder John Perry Barlow on “free music” at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (2006) and was invited for a rematch at Ohio University (2008). She won both times. From 1988 to 1993 Ms. Taylor was employed at MCA Records, Inc., last serving as Associate Director of Marketing. A classically trained pianist, she studied music at the University of Vienna, and is a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Redlands’ Johnston College where she received her BA degree in music, German and literature. She loves traveling the world, nibbling dark chocolates and drinks lots of tea. She also loves fine fountain pens, anything written or recorded by Glenn Gould or Pete Townshend, gripping crime novels and hiking with her English cocker spaniel. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Tess Taylor www.narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |