Author: Angela Breedon

MBU 3990 – The Edge

Juniors & Seniors—Are you looking an opportunity to connect with top Decision Makers in the Nashville Entertainment Community?  Apply for this unique NEW course! MBU 3990 -The EDGE:  Strategic Thinking with Business Leaders (3 hrs, meets once a week Monday evenings) Must be junior or senior level student.  This course will require an application process & selection will be competitive.  Apply HERE.  Applications are due … Continue reading MBU 3990 – The Edge »

Looking for a unique internship? Check out these great opportunities!

“Get Back To Your Roots” Internship: Music City Roots, Live From The Loveless Cafe showcases Nashville’s astonishing music scene every Wednesday night. Music City Roots is seeking out four experienced Belmont interns next Fall and Spring to design and implement a promotional plan for the radio show and assist with the technical aspects of the production, including live sound, radio and video production. If you are interested in this exciting … Continue reading Looking for a unique internship? Check out these great opportunities! »

Apply Now for the 2012 Mercer Songwriters Project

The Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project is now accepting applications from songwriters for its 2012 program! Now in its seventh year, the Mercer Songwriters Project is a weeklong intensive for emerging songwriters, ages 18-30. The program takes place on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus from June 18-23. Emerging songwriters in pop, hip-hop, folk, Latin, country music and music theatre are encouraged to apply. For more information … Continue reading Apply Now for the 2012 Mercer Songwriters Project »

Best Summer Job Ever – Pipleline Project

Are you interested in the BEST SUMMER JOB EVER? The Curb College is looking for innovative, self-driven students who have an entrepreneurial skill set.  ANY MAJOR across campus may apply.  Interested candidates must fill out the online application by March 26th.  Due to the nature of this highly competitive program, students who make it through the online application process will be required to participate in … Continue reading Best Summer Job Ever – Pipleline Project »

Interested in A&R? New class offering spring 2012!

Students interested in exploring careers in Artists & Repertoire (A&R) will have a new opportunity this spring via an A&R Practicum (MBU 3990.8).  Led by Tom Willett, former Head of A&R (Word/A&M Records, LA) and VP Marketing (Word/Sony, NYC), the course will focus on the discovery and development of Belmont talent. Students exploring online record label operations will continue to have an opportunity to develop … Continue reading Interested in A&R? New class offering spring 2012! »

New Course for the spring on Bob Dylan

(For Music Business & Songwriting Students) Announcing a new one-hour Course Offered for the first time at Belmont this Spring: Bob Dylan: His Songs, Prophetic Voice & Influence on American Music and Culture Tuesdays 5:00pm-5:50pm Prof. Mark H. Maxwell CRN 28614 (**Listed on ClassFinder this Friday**) Course Description: The course is an in-depth study of Bob Dylan’s influential songwriting, ground-breaking studio recordings and legendary live … Continue reading New Course for the spring on Bob Dylan »

Life of a Photojournalist – Convo credit

Thursday, November 3, 2011 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Beaman Meeting Rooms A&B Frederick Breedon IV is a nationally known and highly respected photojournalist. Based in Nashville, Tennessee since 1996 his work has focused primarily on professional sports and live music. Frederick’s photographic contributions to syndicated wire agencies such as the Associated Press and Getty Images have additionally allowed his images to be used by … Continue reading Life of a Photojournalist – Convo credit »

Belmont University and Avenue Bank Present The Insider’s View: “Building a Team of Trusted Advisors” With special guests Joe Galante and Clint Higham

(Nashville, Tenn.) October 25, 2011—Belmont University is pleased to announce Joe Galante and Clint Higham, key members of Kenny Chesney’s advisory team, as guests at the next Insider’s View seminar on Wednesday November 2nd, at 6:30pm in Belmont’s Massey Performing Arts Center. Co-sponsored by Avenue Bank and moderated by Harry Chapman, the evening’s panel discussion will revolve around the importance of building a team of … Continue reading Belmont University and Avenue Bank Present The Insider’s View: “Building a Team of Trusted Advisors” With special guests Joe Galante and Clint Higham »

How to Make Money as a DIY Music Artist: 4 Steps to Converting Fan Attention Into Sales

Do you ever get frustrated when all those Facebook fan page “likes,” Twitter followers, web site visitors, and mailing list subscribers don’t lead to the music and merch sales you expect? Why do some artists sell a lot and get big crowds at their shows, while most DIY artists struggle to get noticed? Attend this fast-paced workshop and you’ll walk away with a four-point plan … Continue reading How to Make Money as a DIY Music Artist: 4 Steps to Converting Fan Attention Into Sales »