About this Event
Agenda
π: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
π: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop: Networking Techniques for the Music Industry
Host: Andrew Surmani
Info: Hosted by CSUN Professor and Business Coach Andrew Surmani. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.
π: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop: The Business of Being a Songwriter with SONA
Host: Songwriters of North America (SONA)
Info: This interactive workshop is designed to equip emerging songwriters with a practical understanding of the professional landscape they are entering. Tailored for students, the session will break down the key relationships, rights, and revenue streams that define a sustainable songwriting career. With a focus on real-world application, attendees will gain insight into how songwriters work with managers, publishers, attorneys, and PROs and how to advocate for themselves within those partnerships. The workshop will also highlight the critical role of advocacy in todayβs music industry, emphasizing that a clear understanding of how money flows is essential for songwriters to effectively protect their interests, not only in business dealings but in shaping policy and engaging with government decisions that impact their livelihoods. Located in the NRC Granada Room.
π: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop: Building your Resume to Get Hired
Host: Yvette Visciglio
Info: Hear the inside tips on what recruiters and hiring managers look for on resumes.
Come with questions and leave with Confidence! Located in the NRC Reseda Room.
π: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop: The 21st Century Media Composer: Opportunities and Best Practices
Host: Iran Garcia
Info: This introductory session explores the many paths available in media composition. As the role of the media composer continues to evolve in todayβs rapidly changing industry, students will gain insight into how to get started, build experience, and develop the creative, technical, and professional habits needed to navigate the field with confidence. Located in the NRC Granada Room.
π: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel: Careers in Music Publishing with AIMP
Host: Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP)
Info: Presented by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP). Moderated by CSUN Professor Andrew Surmani. Located in the USU Grand Salon.
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break & Live MESA Sessions Recording/Music Set
Host: TBA
Info: All indoor programming paused. Live interview and performance during lunch outside. Located in the USU Plaza Del Sol.
π: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Workshop: How To succeed on Your Own Terms in The Music Business
Host: Michaela D. Jordan
Info: This will be an interactive workshop and Q&A session with Michaela D. Jordan; founder of Golden Poppy Music, voting member and member of both Songwriters & Engineers and Producers & Engineers wings of The Grammys. The discussion will be a guided community discussion and talk about navigating the music industry ethically, independently and mindfully. The workshop will have a focus on claiming your joy and success while you honor your true purpose. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.
π: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Workshop: Building Your Resume to Get Hired
Host: Yvette Visciglio
Info: Hear the inside tips on what recruiters and hiring managers look for on resumes.
Come with questions and leave with Confidence! Located in the NRC Granada Room.
π: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshop: How Record Labels Make Profit and What We Can Learn
Host: Alan Person
Info: Hosted by CFO of Hopeless Records Alan Person. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.
π: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshop: Networking Techniques for the Music Industry
Host: Andrew Surmani
Info: Hosted by CSUN Professor and Business Coach Andrew Surmani. Located in the NRC Granada Room.
π: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Panel: Streams, Stages & Strategy: Navigating the New Music Industry
Host: Joe Poindexter, Candace Newman, Jay Gilbert
Info: Panel featuring Joe Poindexter (PULSE Music Group), Candace Newman (Live Out Live), and Jay Gilbert. Moderated by CSUN Professor Seven Bailey. Located in the USU Grand Salon.
π: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking Session
Host: TBA
Info: Structured networking session where attendees can meet and ask questions with a rotating pool of industry professionals. Located in the USU Grand Salon.
π: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Headline Music Act
Host: TBA
Info: Headline Music Act (TBA) to close out the day. Located in the USU Plaza Del Sol.
π: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Los Angeles, United States
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