2026 CSUN Music Industry Careers Summit

Info: Hosted by CSUN Professor and Business Coach Andrew Surmani. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.

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 today’s 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.

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.

Info: This introductory session explores the many paths available in media composition. As the role of the media composer continues to evolve in today’s 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.

Info: Presented by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP). Moderated by CSUN Professor Andrew Surmani. Located in the USU Grand Salon.

Info: All indoor programming paused. Live interview and performance during lunch outside. Located in the USU Plaza Del Sol.

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.

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.

Info: Hosted by CFO of Hopeless Records Alan Person. Located in the NRC Reseda Room.

Info: Hosted by CSUN Professor and Business Coach Andrew Surmani. Located in the NRC Granada Room.

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.

Info: Structured networking session where attendees can meet and ask questions with a rotating pool of industry professionals. Located in the USU Grand Salon.

Info: Headline Music Act (TBA) to close out the day. Located in the USU Plaza Del Sol.

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