Panels

__CONFIRMED__ panelists can be posted below. This will be the info that we will post on our website and program. (Above is our working document of panelists/speakers.)
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__Keynote__ Joe Escalante .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. __Panels__

Inside Look on Top Spin Media  ** Ben Fritz (Entertainment Technology Reporter, LA Times) Panelists**
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//As a number of artists turn away from major record labels and into the entrepreneurial mindset, the need for touring is more instrumental and has caused the concert industry to continue to thrive as record sales decline. These concert experts will provide tips and strategies for up-and-coming artists who are trying to expose their music on stage. Acts and their management will share anecdotes to depict the breaking away from grass roots and into a wider audience. The do's and don't's of touring will be revealed. Topics that will also be discussed include: what a talent buyer is looking for, myths about touring, and how budding artists can act now to build a loyal fan base by being on the road.// Jon Halperin (Booking Agent, Glass House) Jenny McPhee (Talent Agent, TKO Agency) Brian Smith (Booking Agent, Troubadour) Corey Johnson (Exolution Entertainment)
 * DIY Touring**
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//In today's entertainment industry, artist development rarely begins with a label's A&R rep. The right wardrobe, the hot sound, and even the perfect haircut seem to be as important, if not more so, than the belief in an artist. With many major labels looking for pre-packaged acts, most artists are left to do this independently. This leaves room for new possibilities. Panelists will share their insight on topics such as branding, musical identity, marketability, and the necessary balance between all of these aspects.// Dave Kopplin Mike Cubillos (publicist, EarShot Media) Del Breckenfeld (Director of Entertainment Marketing, Fender) Al Masocco (PulseBeat Marketing) Daniel Costa (Final Connection Management) 
 * Artist Development**
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//Music has long been used to unite people, from the fight against racial inequality to anthems for the poor and songs that define a generation. In today's world, many entrepreneurs are harnessing the popularity of artists to spread the word about causes they hold dear. This panel will delve into the trials and tribulations, as well as the triumphs, of their attempts. How do you make sure your cause is heard? Come find out the answers that our panelists have found in the world of Music Activism.// Keith Hatschek Alan Graham (Community Liason/Producer - Discovery Channel/Planet Green Instrumental) Russel Hornbeek (Founder, Music Saves Lives)
 * Music Activism**
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//You've written a song or produced a track with a sample. Then what? Meet our expert panel as they demystify the intricate world of sampling and licensing. These legal-savvy individuals will recount personal successes and lawsuit horror stories while they share what to look out for when dealing with intellectual property--your song. Discover the process of licensing, clearing samples, current lawsuits involving copyright, and the intrinsic value of music.// Randy Grimmett (Sr. VP, ASCAP) Thomas Jordan (Songwriter, Greggy Tah) Anita Rivas, Esq. (Lawyer, Walner & Rivas) Jonathan Platt (Music Supervisor, Justin Time Productions)
 * Legal Issues of Sampling and Licensing**
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__**Workshops**__

Generic description. Might change depending on speaker. //**//Speaker//
 * Recording and Production: Tips and Tricks**
 * // Auto-tune may be the newest production gimmick in the book, but it definitely is not the only one. Using ProTools (or Logic), recording guru, ___ will enlighten as he/she demonstrates production trends and faux pas when in the studio.



Ten Top Tips & Aggressive Strategies For Success
 * Resume Workshop: Shape It Up, Ship It Out, and Get Hired!****

Don’t be shy! This hardcore resume workshop is just what you need to whip your resume into shape.

One of the nation’s top authorities on careers in the music business, industry leader Tess Taylor, offers participants an unforgiving look at what industry professionals will /really/ think of their resumes. Designed to eliminate the fluff and jumble that many people haphazardly throw into their resumes, this no-sugar-coating workshop will show you how to strip your resume down to the essentials, and highlight the achievements and skills that will impress a potential employer so that you get call-backs!

“If you apply the principles learned in my workshop,” says Tess, “you’ll walk out with practical strategies you can use TODAY and a top-notch resume that will set you apart. My workshop has one objective: TO GET YOU HIRED NOW!”

Brutal yet sophisticated, critical yet honest, this workshop is not for the weak! Described as “aggressive, rough, raw, vigorous, demanding and merciless,” Tess's approach will get you in shape, making you more efficient, professional and desirable to industry employers. Filled with humor, real-life examples, and proven strategies, this workshop isn’t just theory, Tess gets people jobs! (See RECENTLY HIRED at www.narip.com)

A WALKING JOB FAIR

“Tess Taylor is one of the great resources of the music business. She’s a walking job fair,” according to Hollywood Today Publisher & Editor, Jeffrey Jolson-Colburn. Not only that, but “Tess has amazing insights into where the business is going and combines that savvy with a Rolodex the size of a SUV. Tess is especially sharp in two areas that create the most opportunity for young business people and artists: Internet and entrepreneurship. Tomorrow’s moguls will come from Tess’s workshops.”

Her presentation will include the following:

1. Your Resume: why it’s so important and how potential employers view it 2. Take Out The Trash: what to get rid of on your resume 3. Layout Lessons: making your resume straightforward yet memorable 4. How to set yourself apart: show employers what they /really/ care about 5. Crucial information to learn from every interview 6. Where to find internships and how to turn yours into a job in the record biz 7. Hiring trends in the music industry and where to find the best jobs 8. Thrive in the Rat Race – build a career that suits you and your goals 9. Show me the money! – negotiation, salaries, and compensation alternatives 10. The Three Basic Fears that hold us back and how to overcome them

A $350 BONUS
 * DO YOU FEEL LUCKY? COULD YOUR RESUME USE SOME HELP? *

Email Tess your resume and she'll select a few to re-construct LIVE at her workshop. You must be present and able to take constructive criticism. If your resume is chosen, you’ll walk out with a pristine document (a $350 value). Email your resume to tess@narip.com with I LOVE MEISA in the subject line (Word or Word-compatible docs only please).

Interview Workshop // //** Tess Taylor (President, National Association of Record Industry Professionals)
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