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September 16, 2008
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THE INSIDER'S VIEW HOSTS ANASTASIA BROWN THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM IN MASSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!

Starting her music business career as Director of Operations for Firstars Nashville, Anastasia launched Keith Urban into now superstardom and worked with Sting, Peter Frampton, John Berry and Junior Brown. Later, as VP of A&R for Ark 21, she produced Waylon Jennings' "Closing In On The Fire" and Leon Russell's "Legend In My Time" with guest artists including Sheryl Crow, Mark Knopfler, and Willie Nelson. Having made a name for herself in the Nashville music industry, Brown moved on to serve as music supervisor for projects including the 2003 Emmy Award winning and Golden Globe nominated mini-series "Taken," produced by Steven Spielberg and Leslie Bohem and, Miramax's "Daltry Calhoun," produced Quentin Tarantino and starring Johnny Knoxville, Juliette Lewis, and Elizabeth Banks.

With the 2008 publication of her book Make Me A Star: Industry Insiders Reveal How to Make It in Music, Brown shares her insights on developing a successful plan for making it in the music business. "From creating a memorable first impression to planning a winning strategy for sustained success, every step of the process is addressed. Behind the scenes stories of what worked (and what didn't) from such performers as Keith Urban, Reba McIntire, Carrie Underwood and many more show the human side of the journey" (www.nelsonministryservices.com).

For more information on Anastasia Brown, visit www.myspace.com/anastasiabrown.

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September 08, 2008
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4000 SEMINAR CREDIT WEBSITE

We are excited to announce the 4000 credit online checking system at www.curbcollege.info. We are making final upgrades to the system now. You should be able to check your credits and registration on Friday.

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September 03, 2008
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OPENING SEMINAR - MANDATORY FOR ALL CEMB MAJORS

September 5th @ 10:00am
Massey Performing Arts Center
Come hear about CEMB student organizations, important deadlines, and updates! Bring your BUID to receive 4000 seminar credit.

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August 26, 2008
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CEMB OPENING SEMINAR

September 5th @ 10am in Massey Performing Arts Center Mandatory for all CEMB majors!
The CEMB Student Leadership Council will be hosting the CEMB opening seminar to talk about various opportunities that you can be involved in. Be there to hear important dates, deadlines, and updates.
MBU/EIS/SNG/AET 4000 credit available with student ID.

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March 31, 2008
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Insider's View

Wednesday, April 2nd, 6:30pm, MPAC
Guests: 2008 CMT Music Awards USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Nominees Chuck Wicks and Luke Bryan

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March 04, 2008
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The Insider's View

Wednesday, March 5th, 10am, MPAC
Guest: Marc Broussard, Atlantic Recording Artist

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February 26, 2008
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The Insider's View

Wednesday, March 5th, 10am, MPAC
Guest: Marc Broussard, Atlantic Recording Artist

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February 19, 2008
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Insider's View

Wednesday, February 20th, 10am, MPAC
Guest: Victor Siegel, Managing Director, MPP Ventures LLC

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February 05, 2008
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Insider's View Tomorrow Night

Wednesday, February 6th, 6:30pm, MPAC
"Redefining the Business Model for Independent Artists"
Guest: Jozef Nuyens, Founder/CEO Speakerheart

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January 23, 2008
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Insider's View Guest Announced

Belmont alum Jozef Nuyens is the next guest for Insider’s View. Founder and CEO of Speakerheart™, Nuyens has used his experience in the music industry to redefine the business model for independent artists. Speakerheart allows artists to upload their music online for their own price. Nuyens also oversees all of PassAlong Networks’ global licensing and business expansion efforts.

The Insider's View will take place on February 6th at 6:30 pm in the Massey Performing Arts Center. For more information about Jozef Nuyens, please see below:

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Alumni and Community Guests interested in reserved seating, contact Julie Bunt buntj@mail.belmont.edu or Sarah Cates catess@mail.belmont.edu.

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January 10, 2008
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The Insider's View Dates

All Insider's Views will take place in MPAC:

. Wednesday, February 6, 2008 - 6:30pm
. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 10:00am
. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 10:00am
. Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:30pm
. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 6:30pm

INSIDER'S VIEW DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE-CHECK EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FORUM REGULARLY FOR UPDATES

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November 13, 2007
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Insider's View, Writers' Night, and Showcase Dates for the rest of this semester

Insider's View

Monday, November 26, 2007 – 10:00am – “A Day in the Life of an American Film Scriptwriter”
Allan Heinberg – Grey’s Anatomy

Monday, December 3, 2007 – 6:30pm – “Music and the Movies”
Darren Higman – Warner Bros. Pictures


Showcase Dates

*Country Showcase November 17, 2007

Writers’ Night Series

• Tuesday, November 27, 2007

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October 22, 2007
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Insider's View Wednesday 10/24

The next INSIDER’S VIEW, “Moving on Up,” is set for Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. in MPAC. Guests will discuss how to get noticed in the music business. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls with host Liz Hengber (The Do’s and Don’ts of Music Row), and panelists Melanie Smith-Howard, president/owner of Harlan Howard Songs; Glenda Miller, studio manager and director of operations of Ocean Way Studio; Pete Fisher, general manager and VP of The Grand Ole Opry; and Autumn House, senior director of A&R at Capitol Records Nashville.

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September 13, 2007
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Insider's Views 2007

• Wednesday, October 24, 2007 – 6:30 pm
SOLID Panel – “Moving On Up: How to Get In, Fit In, and Take It to the Top in the Music Industry”

• Monday, November 26, 2007 – 10:00am – “A Day in the Life of an American Film Scriptwriter”
Allan Heinberg – Grey’s Anatomy

• Monday, December 3, 2007 – 6:30pm – “Music and the Movies”
Darren Higman – Warner Bros. Pictures

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September 11, 2007
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The INSIDER’S VIEW “Writer/Producer: The Creative Interplay”

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6:30 p.m., Massey Performing Arts Center
MBU/EIS/SNG 4000 Credit Available

Don’t miss this year’s first INSIDER’s VIEW with Grammy award-winning writers/producer’s Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders. Ramsey and Sanders have written and produced for artists such as India.Arie, Marc Broussard, Kimberly Locke, and Randy Travis.

Drew Ramsey was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in music. He has toured with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans, and has been a session guitarist for artists such as Michael McDonald and the Neville Brothers.

Shannon Sanders was born in Los Angeles, California, but moved to Nashville at the age of 12. He was a member of both TSU’s “Aristocrat of Bands” marching band, and Tecknik, one of Nashville’s first hip-hop groups. He has been musical director and keyboardist for recording artist India.Arie since 2001.

The duo won the 2006 Grammy for Best Rock/Rap Gospel Album for producing and writing Jonny Lang’s “Turn Around.” They have been nominated for other Grammy’s including Best R&B Album and Song for India.Arie’s “Voyage to India” in 2003.

Come hear these talented industry veterans talk about how their diverse tastes and backgrounds have made them so successful.

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April 10, 2007
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Insider's View Wednesday 4/11/07

Wednesday, April 11, 10 am, MPAC
CMT Music Award Preview

"And the nominees for Video Director of the Year are…

• Paul Boyd (nominated for Gary Allan's "Life Ain't Always Beautiful")

• Wes Edwards (nominated for Jason Aldean's "Amarillo Sky")

• Roman White (nominated for Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats")…"

With Belmont playing host to this year's CMT Music Awards, Insider's
View is excited to welcome three of this year's Director of the Year
nominees Wednesday, April 11, at 10 A.M. Come hear experts Boyd,
Edwards and White talk about their craft and explore the world of
music videos.

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March 19, 2007
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Panelist Details for Insider's View Wednesday 3/21

Wednesday, March 21 at 10 AM, Insider's View will welcome the panel
"Women in the Industry." Guests include Susan Riley, A&R Word
Entertainment; Beka Calloway, A&R Razor and Tie; Judy Seale, President
Judy Seale International with Harry Chapman hosting.

Belmont Alumnus Beka Calloway got her start in the music industry in 2000
when she was hired to open and serve as Creative Director for the
Nashville offices of Deston Songs, Desmond Child's publishing company,
equipping her for her current position as Senior Director A&R at Razor
and Tie.

In 2001, Susan Riley founded Fervent Records is a part of Word Label
Group, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company. Riley
now serves as Senior VP of A&R and Publishing for Word Label Group.

Founded in April 2001, Judy Seale International Inc. is an
entertainment conglomerate. President / CEO, Judy G. Seale has 30
years experience in the entertainment industry. JSI Inc., is a
multi-faceted corporation with expertise in artist management,
international festival and tour production.

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February 28, 2007
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Insider's View 2/28/07 Panelist Details

INSIDER'S VIEW, Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 pm, MPAC
"Artistic & Technical Excellence: A Balancing Act"
Panel of Producers and Engineers

Featuring:
Pat McMakin: General Manager of Sony Tree Studios, recording engineer, record producer and songwriter. Has worked with a wide variety of artists including: Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Brooks and Dunn, Lonestar, Brenda Lee and N'Sync.

Reid Shippen: Prominent mixer, producer and engineer for the past 10 years. Shippen has mixed 3 Grammy-winning {and many Grammy nominated} records across various genres including: rock, pop, country, r&b, hip-hop, classical, folk and metal. Has worked with Relient K, Backstreet Boys, Third Day, Marc Broussard, Switchfoot, and Patty Griffin.

Ben Folds: Multi-talented Ben Folds is best known as the leader of the trio Ben Folds Five. He brings his artistic talent to the conversation as an Independent Producer, not only for his solo work, but also for William Shatner and "Weird Al" Yankovich. In addition he has expertise in the production of soundtracks including "I Am Sam" and "Over the Hedge."

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January 30, 2007
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THIS WEEK'S INSIDER'S VIEW

Wednesday, January 31st's Insider's View will welcome Joey Elwood,President of Gotee Records, 6:30 P.M. in MPAC. Elwood, along with Toby McKeehan (also known as TobyMac), began Gotee Records in 1994 and have since developed a label excelling in musical diversity. Gotee is home to artists such as Relient K, Family Force Five, Ayiesha Woods, Jennifer Knapp and many more who encompass all types of music genres. Come hear Elwood talk about how he strives to make his career and company a "positive voice from this generation to the next" and how he took the entrepreneurial leap to start Gotee Records.

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November 27, 2006
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TWO Insider's View Seminars on Monday December 4th

10am, Curb Cafe: Belmont University Celebrates Music Row--50 Years
Featuring: Mike Curb, Don Cusic
Guest Host: Harry Chapman
NOTE: Limited seating available for this event. You will not receive MBU4000 credit if you do not get in, so come early.

6pm (NOT 6:30pm), MPAC: The Record Business is Dead...LONG LIVE THE MUSIC BUSINESS
Featuring: Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for Electronic Arts, Steve Schnur, aka the Clive Davis of the Video Game Industry. See the forum site for more info.
Guest Host: Jonathan Watkins

Continue reading "TWO Insider's View Seminars on Monday December 4th" ...

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November 03, 2006
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Insider's View Dates for Spring 2007

Please put these on your calendar for next semester:

January 22 @ 10am
January 31 @ 6:30pm
February 14 @ 10am
February 28 @ 6:30pm
March 14 @ 10am
March 21 @ 10am
April 11 @ 10am
April 25 @ 6:30pm

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October 31, 2006
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Monday 11/6 Insider's View Cancelled

All students enrolled in MBU4000 will receive seminar credit.

Questions about your credits? Email insidersview@mail.belmont.edu.

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October 23, 2006
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Insider's View 10/25, 6:30pm, MPAC

Myspace on Music Row sponsored by SOLID

Panelists:
Michael Deputato--Universal Music Group, Nashville
Ethan Opelt--Movement Nashville
Tim Hunze--Stage Three Music
Dacia--Atomic Blonde

Special Guest Host: Brian Mansfield--USA Today Correspondent, Nashville

MBU 4000 Seminar Credit

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October 04, 2006
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Reminder of Seminar Dates Fall 2006

• Monday, October 9, 2006 – 6:30 pm
o Joanna Cotten, Warner Brothers recording artist
• Wednesday, October 25, 2006 – 6:30 pm
o “MySpace on Music Row” – presented by S.O.L.I.D. Nashville and the Curb College
• Monday, November 6, 2006 – 10:00 am
o “A Positive Voice from this Generation to the Next” – Joey Elwood, President, Gotee Records
• Monday, November 13, 2006 – 10:00 am
o “A Makeover Story: CEMB Showcase Style” – Imaging Consulting Panel
• Monday, December 4, 2006 – 6:00 pm
o “The Clive Davis of the Video Game Industry” – Steve Schnur, Electronic Arts [LA]

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July 14, 2006
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Insider's View Schedule Update!

The Insider's View seminar originally scheduled for Monday, October 23rd will now take place on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30pm.

Be sure to mark your calendars accordingly!

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July 07, 2006
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Update on December 4th Insider's View

Please note that the December4th Insider's View will start at 6:00pm rather than 6:30pm to accommodate students wishing to attend the men's basketball game that evening.

Mark your calendars and plan accordingly!!!!

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April 19, 2006
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Last Insider's View May 1st

Last Insider's View
May 1st at 10:00am in MPAC
with special guest Kevin Liles

Kevin Liles' rise from intern at Def Jam Records to Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group--is legendary in the music industry. >From an unpaid internship in 1991, Liles soared though the ranks to become President of Def Jam Music Group in 1998 at the tender age of 30. By the end of his tenure at the label, the Def Jam brand name had been embraced by all media for delivering all things hip hop. Today, at WMG, Liles is part of an executive team poised to reshape the music industry, presiding over a collection of the world's best known record labels, including Atlantic and Warner Bros. as well as the group's distribution, marketing and music publishing companies.

For more information about Kevin and his book, Make It Happen: The Hip Hop Generation Guide to Success, visit www.kevinliles.com.

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January 04, 2006
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Spring 2006 Insider's View Dates


Spring 2006 Insider's View Dates released....MBU 4000 Seminar Credit
All Insider's View seminars are held in MPAC unless otherwise notified.

January 25th @ 10 am (Wednesday)--Mandatory
February 1 @ 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
February 15th @ 10 am (Wednesday)
February 22nd @ 10 am (Wednesday)
March 1 @ 6:30 am (Wednesday)
March 22nd @ 6:30 (Wednesday)
May 1 @ 10 am (Monday)

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December 02, 2005
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Last Insider's View--Monday, December 5th @ 6:30PM

The last Insider's View for this semester is Monday at 6:30pm in MPAC with special guests MIke Curb and Eddie Ray. We'll see you there!

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November 10, 2005
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November 16th Insider's View---Cancelled

The Insider's View seminar on November 16th has been cancelled. Everyone will receive MBU 4000 seminar credit for this seminar.

Remember our last seminar of the semester is on December 5th @ 6:30pm in MPAC! See you there.

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October 18, 2005
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Next Insider's View Seminar

Please note that this Insider's View is a special panel starting at 6:00pm in MPAC.

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October 14, 2005
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Fall 2005 Insider's View Dates

September 2nd (Friday) 10am (Address from the Dean)
September 14th (Wednesday) 6:30pm
September 28th (Wednesday) 10am
October 5th (Wednesday) 6:30pm
October 12th (Wednesday) 10am
October 24th (Monday) 6:00pm-8:00pm (special panel)
November 16th (Wednesday) 10am
December 5th (Monday) 6:30pm

Write these down for this semester. All seminars will be held in MPAC except if otherwise noted. **Insider's view seminars are MBU 4000 seminar credit. Must have student ID to receive credit.

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October 06, 2005
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MBU 4000 attendance policy

MBU 4000 attendance policy: There will be no exceptions for students not having their ID card at showcases and seminars. If you do not have your ID on you, you will not receive credit for your attendance.

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April 12, 2005
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Dann Huff @ Tomorrow's Insider's View

10am in Massey Performing Arts Center....Be there!

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April 06, 2005
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Insider's View Seminars...finishing up the semester

Hey everyone....we have two more Insider's View Seminars to close out this school year.

April 13th @ 10am in MPAC with Producer/Guitarist, Dann Huff
April 27th @ 6:30pm in MPAC with Bill Lardie, President of Anderson Merchandisers and Julie DeJarnett, Music Buyer, Wal-mart

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March 28, 2005
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Insider's View Seminar on March 30th...

BUCS presents
Insider's View Seminar
March 30th @ 6:30pm in MPAC
With special performance and lecture by
Colin Mutchler
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Brought to you by SGA & the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business
For more info on Colin and the Free Culture Tour go to www.freeculturetour.com

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March 22, 2005
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Insider's View Seminar on March 28th

Special Announcement:
Because of video purposes we will be closing the doors of MPAC at 10am on Monday, March 28th for the Insider's View. If you are not inside the auditorium by 10am you will not be able to attend and therefore, will not receive credit!

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March 21, 2005
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March 28th Insider's View with Hal Hassall

Hal Hassall will be joining us at 10am on March 28th in MPAC for an Insider's View seminar on convergence media!

Hal Hassall
Director of Convergence
CMT.com
An MTV Networks Company

Continue reading "March 28th Insider's View with Hal Hassall" ...

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February 25, 2005
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...A Special Thanks to Steve Leeds and Bill Thomas

...who joined us from the Big Apple to speak at last week's Insider's View!
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Pictured above: Steve Leeds, Jim Van Hook, Bill Thomas
Photo by William Johnson

Don't miss this week's Insider's View with Derek Sivers...read more below!

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February 21, 2005
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Insider's View Seminar with Derek Sivers, Founder/President CDBaby

Come meet Derek Sivers at the next Insider's View on Monday, February 28th at 10am in MPAC!

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Derek Sivers is the founder, president, and sole programmer behind CD Baby, independent music distribution, and HostBaby, web hosting for musicians. Full-time musician since 18, he started CD Baby in 1998 knowing nothing but basic HTML, and self-taught himself just enough PHP and SQL to get by as the site grew. A hopeless learning addict, who's endlessly fascinated with the technical/programming/design process, Derek spends most of his time inventing and re-inventing the code behind his growing company's websites. Still a relative newbie among programmers, he'd appreciate any tips and advice you could give him.

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February 08, 2005
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Insider's View with Steve Leeds and Bill Thomas


Join us tomorrow night at 6:30pm in MPAC to hear from special guests Steve Leeds (Sirius Radio) and Bill Thomas (Management). Bill and Steve will be talking about their involvement in the industry as well as their involvement as adjuncts for our Belmont East program. If you are interested in attending our Belmont East program during your Belmont experience....this is an Insider's View you won't want to miss!

See you then!
*Note: you must have you student ID card to be scanned for MBU4000 credit.

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December 29, 2004
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Insider's View Seminar Announcement

Welcome Back! Our first Insider's View seminar will be on January 26th @ 10am in MPAC. The seminar will provide you with general information regarding the semester and all important dates! Spread the word...this is an important one to be at! Please also note the change that there will be no seminar on January 19th at 6:30pm.

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December 07, 2004
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Insider's View dates for Spring 2005

Put these dates on your calendar for next semester. The first Insider's View seminar will be a valuable information session with important dates and announcements.

Continue reading "Insider's View dates for Spring 2005" ...

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December 06, 2004
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Tom Cavanaugh visits Insider's View

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Photo by William Johnson

The last of the Fall '04 "Insider's View" seminars was a smashing success! Held at Belmont Heights Baptist Church, Tom Cavanaugh, Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs for 20th Century Fox, gave us valuable insight to the ever changing music industry, particularly in terms of publishing and distribution. Yes, this seminar was one of the best of the year! Be sure to check the website for the announcement of the Spring '05 Insider's View Seminar Series! If you have any comments or suggestions about the seminar series, email them to insidersview@mail.belmont.edu.

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November 22, 2004
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Chairman of BMG Worldwide Publishing visits Belmont

A special thanks goes out to Nick Firth, President of BMG Worldwide Publishing who shared his knowledge of the publishing industry with students as well as music row executives. Thanks to all those who attended.

You won't want to miss that last Insider's View on Monday December 6th with Tom Cavanaugh!

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Photo by William Johnson

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November 10, 2004
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Julie Roberts stops by the Insiders View

On Wednesday, November 10th, Belmont graduate Julie Roberts stopped by to speak with Dean Van Hook for the Insider's View Seminar Series. After speaking with the Dean about her years here at Belmont, she performed three songs from her self titled debut album. Thanks to all those who made this evening such a success!


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Photo by William Johnson

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November 03, 2004
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Insider's View with Dave Barnes and guest host, Hunter Kelly

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A special thanks to Dave Barnes and Hunter Kelly for joining us this morning on today's Insider's View.

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September 20, 2004
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Do YOU have a suggestion or comment about The Insider's View?

If you have a comment or suggestion about The Insider's View we would love to hear it! What subjects do you want to be discussed? What types of speakers would you like to see in the future? Let us know!

E-mail us at insidersview@mail.belmont.edu

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August 27, 2004
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The New Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Seminar: The Insider's View

You won't want to miss the launching of the new MBU4000: The Insider's View.

Continue reading "The New Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Seminar: The Insider's View" ...

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