Category Archives: Seminars

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Copyright Law Update for Songwriters and Publishers

IPAC (Interested Parties Advancing Copyright) and Belmont University (Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business) invite you to an event to hear Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), author of the Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, present updates of the U.S. Copyright Law Review and other legislative actions impacting songwriters and publishers, including Q&A time. Mr. Collins is a member of the U.S. House Judiciary Sub-committee on … Continue reading Copyright Law Update for Songwriters and Publishers »

Advanced Skillshop series: Pitching, Publishing & Catalog Management 101

The Advanced Skillshop series brings you a 3 part seminar on…Pitching, Publishing & Catalog Management 101 Learn from tech startup Songspace how catalog management and creative teams work. In this session you’ll learn everything from working in A&R, pitching music, registering songs with PROs to marketing music to film & TV music supervisors.  Songspace’s business product is used by companies like Secret Road Music Services … Continue reading Advanced Skillshop series: Pitching, Publishing & Catalog Management 101 »

Entry Point Roundtable returns this semester with Smoakstack studio!

Entry Point Roundtable has returned this semester! Join Lori Bumgarner at Paul Moak’s studio Smoakstack. This series is designed for 10-12 students to network with leading industry professionals in an intimate and engaging environment while experiencing the culture of the company. The event will be held at Smoakstack on Tuesday, September 23rd from 4pm – 5:30pm. The space is limited, so the first 12 to … Continue reading Entry Point Roundtable returns this semester with Smoakstack studio! »

Join the RIAA Focus Group!

We Need You!  WHO: Representatives from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) WHAT: Forum on www.whymusicmatters.com to solicit ideas to help market/promote the site WHEN: Monday, March 31st, 5-6pm WHERE: Belmont University (Massey 100) In today’s crowded music marketplace, fans can get confused when trying to determine what sites and services are authorized and pay music creators. And when you search for an artist … Continue reading Join the RIAA Focus Group! »

Musicpreneur Sessions

Musicpreneur Sessions Featuring Joe Galante, Randy Goodman, and more YEP is thrilled to announce, in partnership with the Music City Council and the Entrepreneur Center, a 4-part educational series targeting music business entrepreneurs. The first session takes place on January 14. Please be sure you can attend each of the 4 sessions before you fill a spot. All details are in the flier below. If you are interested … Continue reading Musicpreneur Sessions »

Convo: Recording Sound for Motion Pictures and Music

Sunday, February 10 @ 3pm Neely Dining Hall Recording Sound for Motion Pictures and Music Joe Foglia, Emmy-winning location sound recordist for the “Nashville” television series, will discuss his career in live sound, beginning at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami, the Olympic Games, and series television, including “Justified,” “Scrubs,” and “Miami Vice.” With him will be boom operator Scott Solan, who worked on STAR TREK, … Continue reading Convo: Recording Sound for Motion Pictures and Music »

SongMatters with Dan Keen

Tuesday, October 2, 7-9pm McWhorter 114 It’s Movie Night with your host, Dan Keen. Were there hit pop songs before Lady Gaga and Lady A? Join us for the A&E special on DVD, The Hitmakers featuring Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Burt Bachrach, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and other creators of early Pop/Rock in Tin Pan Alley during the 60’s. THIS IS KILLER IF YOU LOVE … Continue reading SongMatters with Dan Keen »