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

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 … Continue reading Insider’s View Guest Announced »

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 … Continue reading Insider’s View Wednesday 10/24 »

• 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” … Continue reading Insider’s Views 2007 »

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 … Continue reading The INSIDER’S VIEW “Writer/Producer: The Creative Interplay” »

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 … Continue reading Insider’s View Wednesday 4/11/07 »

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 … Continue reading Panelist Details for Insider’s View Wednesday 3/21 »

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 … Continue reading Insider’s View 2/28/07 Panelist Details »