Over 800 past events have covered topics such as music publishing, songwriting, music licensing, and artist management, among others. NARIP has also organized pitch sessions where music creators and songwriters can pitch their work to industry professionals for feedback and potential placements.
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| 2012-09-22 | In LA (Orange County) – NARIP Music Biz Brunch POSTPONED
NARIP Brunch Eat, Meet & Greet! 
Saturday, September 22, 2012 at The Voice Healer Vocal Studio in Newport Beach, CA 92660 We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Orange County and Los Angeles-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up if space permits. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Thursday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. They can’t promote (or hire) you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Dr. Miluna Fausch for her help organizing and hosting this brunch. For more information on the Voice Healer Vocal Studio please go to www.thevoicehealer.com. WHEN Saturday, September 22, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Voice Healer Vocal Studio 4120 Birch Street Suite 113 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: 818.640.9183 DIRECTIONS Click here for map. Parking is open. Directions from Los Angeles and the Valley Take I-5 South 405 South 73 South (towards San Diego) Exit 15 Irvine Avenue / Campus Drive Merge onto Bristol Street Left on Birch Street After Quail Street turn right into The Hangars (look for Leasing Office sign) Building #4120 will be on your left. Go to the end, Suite #113 is the corner suite. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com COST $10 for NARIP members $20 for non-members (no RSVP) We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. Please note: late-comers will be charged the full rate. We appreciate your cooperation. Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-07-30 | In LA (Orange County) – NARIP Music Biz Brunch
NARIP Music Biz Brunches from NARIP on Vimeo. Eat, Meet & Greet!
Saturday, July 30, 2011 Newport Beach, CA 92660 We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Los Angeles-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, July 28 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up if space permits. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Thursday, July 28 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. They can’t promote (or hire) you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Dr. Miluna Fausch for her help organizing and hosting this brunch. For more information on the Voice Healer Vocal Studio please go to www.thevoicehealer.com. WHEN Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Voice Healer Vocal Studio 4120 Birch Street Suite 113 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: 866-625-9355 DIRECTIONS Click here for map. Parking is open. Directions from Los Angeles and the Valley Take I-5 South 405 South 73 South (towards San Diego) Exit 15 Irvine Avenue / Campus Drive Merge onto Bristol Street Left onto Birch Street After Quail Street turn right into The Hangars – look for Leasing Office sign Building #4120 will be on your left. Go to the end, Suite #113 is the corner suite. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email daniel AT narip DOT com COST $10 for NARIP members $20 for non-members (no RSVP) We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. Please note: late-comers will be charged the full rate. We appreciate your cooperation. Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2015-11-12 | In Houston– NARIP Music Supervisor Session with Andrea von Foerster
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| 2016-09-15 | In Houston: Top 10 Music Production Skills For Non-Techies -w- Grammy Award-winning Producer / Engineer Francis Buckley (Quincy Jones)
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| 2016-03-10 | In Houston – How To Market and License Music For Hollywood Films & TV, March 10
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| 2013-03-23 | In Houston ~ NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Media Tech
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| 2010-01-16 | In Houston – New Year’s Brunch
Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, January 16, 2010 in Houston at Main Street Crossing
You are cordially invited to attend NARIP’s New Year’s brunch in Houston on Saturday, January 16 at Main Street Crossing. you need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. Advance registration is encouraged, but you are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up if space permits! They can’t promote (or hire) you if they don’t know who you are!
Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-11-05 | In Houston – NARIP Presents Amplify Your Career: Get Connected with the Texas GRAMMYs
Amplify Your Career: Get Connected with the Texas GRAMMYs on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Houston Community College in Houston, TX  Talent is useful, education and skills help, but without a strong network you are limited in what you can accomplish. In fact, super-successful artist manager Steve Rennie (Incubus) says what has contributed most to his success is, “Getting other people to do what I want them to do!” Building a team is essential, and so NARIP presents this special program to help you build your team and professional network to extend your reach. BONUS: Three Texas Grammy Board Members are our special guests, and will detail how their careers are thriving, how they have built and maintained their powerful networks, and what YOU can do to build yours. Special attention will be given to the Grammy nomination process, and what artist reps can do to be part of it. Join NARIP and Texas Grammy Board Members for this professional development event designed to inform industry professionals and their artist clients about opportunities available now and in the future. Is your network not working? Ours is. GUEST SPEAKERS
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign. WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway The Screening Theater Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) COST $10 for NARIP & Grammy members $20 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. DIRECTIONS: Click here for map. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Ricky Anderson, Music Attorney with Grammy award-winning clients Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy Board Member Attorney Ricky Anderson Clients are: five (5) time GRAMMY, Gospel Great, Yolanda Adams, Three (3) Time GRAMMY Recipient, Mary Mary, R&B Multi-Platinum H-Town, Raphael Saadig, and “Tony Toni Tone”. Virgin Records Artist “Gorilla Black”, Music Licenses with Comedian Rickey Smiley, Universal Music. Agreements with RCA Records, Steve Harvey, Wyclef Jean, Producer Agreement with Artist p/k/a Akon. Professional Attributes as an Entertainment Attorney: Tupac Shakur Federal Music Litigation, the late Christopher “Big Pun”, DJ Screw Litigation, Marketing Concepts National Acts Universal Records, Mr. Cheeks, Mary J. Blige, Angie Stone, Dave Hollister, and Joe.  Ami Blackwell, SpinDrift Media & Entertainment NARIP Houston Board Ami Blackwell founded boutique PR agency SpinDrift Media & Entertainment in 2001 by writing bios and marketing materials to help promote local musicians, authors, organizations and hospitality clients in the Houston/Gulf Coast area. Blackwell holds a BA in Communication from University of Houston Clear Lake and earned an MBA in Media Management at Metropolitan College of New York. As a publicist in Nashville, TN, she was employed and mentored by Kathi Atwood of Music City News Media. During her tenure, she assisted in providing publicity services for country music clients such as Chris Cagle, Chely Wright, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Aaron Tippin, John McEuen, Eddie Money, Rhonda Towns and Eric Durrance. Upon her return to Houston, TX she assisted in the launch of A-Blake Records and managed the publicity efforts of artists PALE and Texas Country artist, Jason Cassidy, who achieved two #1 hits on the Texas Regional Chart and a #1 video on CMT Pure. Current SDME clients include Americana artists Grady Skelton and Parker McCollum of Hendrix Music Agency, Grace & Tony of Rock Ridge Records, Heidi Massin of 1.1 Digital Recordings, Cody Joe Tillman & The Wicked Truth, Breelan Angel, Sibling Rivalry, Hamilton Loomis, Grant Harrison, Red Box Harbor, Seraph and Backseat Molly. Previous entertainment projects include booking a satellite radio tour for Oliver North, who was debuting his first novel “Mission Comprised,” promoting the novel “Proof of Atlantis: Records from The Past,” by Houston author Charles Harris and leading the publicity efforts of the “Rhinestone Rembrandt” Manuel Cuevas of Manuel American Designs as he launched his “New Vision” product line. Blackwell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Americana Music Association. During her spare time, Blackwell tries to travel as much as possible and spends time with family that includes her 18-year-old nephew Damon and her nearly 3-year-old goddaughter, Scarlett. She also enjoys reading, movies, community theater performances and discovering new and local restaurants with great desserts. Eric Jarvis, Crushpad Productions Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy Board Member Eric Jarvis is a native Houstonian and lifelong musician. He’s helped make over 30 records with local to international artist and runs Crushpad Productions in Houston. Eric is a gifted and experienced producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and mixing engineer. He has worked with some of the most talented music professionals in Texas and elsewhere. Eric trained under renowned engineer/producer Dave McNair and has co-produced with Dan Workman, renowned producer/engineer and co-owner of SugarHill Studios. Eric is an active member of the Recording Academy, serving as Vice President and Governor for the Chapter and on the Producers & Engineers Committee.  Jane Vandiver, Star Singers Studio, NARIP Houston Board Member Jane Vandiver has performed in every state in the US (except Alaska) and around the world, including in Canada, U.K., Germany, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Scotland, Spain, Iceland, Australia, and Japan. She has performed with The New Christy Minstrels, Les Brown Band, The Glenn Miller Band and The Henry Mancini Orchestra. She sang at Kennedy Center in Washington, DC for President Bush Sr.’s Inaugural Ball. She is most versatile in her entertainment aspects, ranging from jazz, cabaret, pop variety, R&B, country and theatrical music, performing in many Houston bands including her own Jane’s Destiny. She has been the voice on national commercials, including TV Land, various radio jingles and has provided backup for many recording artists. Jane is also an artistic/vocal producer, and has produced and arranged many CDs. She has developed her own vocal training /warm-up CD, Body Singing with Style, is one of the top vocal/performance coaches in Houston, and is owner of Star Stingers Studio. Theater credits include Theater Under the Stars, Actors Workshop, and The Country Playhouse, with her most recent performance as Miss Mona in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Contact: jane@narip.com Dan Workman, President, Sugar Hill Studios; Trustee Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy Grammy Producers and Engineer’s Wing Advisory Board Trustee, Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy. GRAMMY Producers and Engineer’s Wing Advisory Board and Steering Committee. Adjunct Staff, Houston Community College. President of SugarHill Studios, Houston, Texas—the oldest continuously operating studio in the US, (70 years this month!). Producer/Engineer for Dan Workman Music. Producer and co-host of the monthly web broadcast and podcast, “Live From SugarHill”. Co-founder of The Houston Sound, ZenHill Records, and ZenHill Music Publishing, Houston Texas.  Heidi Massin Executive Director, NARIP Houston A native Texan, Heidi Massin is a music producer, based in Houston, Texas. She founded Massin Media Productions, LLC, which operates the first and only sustainable “eco-friendly” record label in Texas. Under the 1.1 Digital Recordings label, she released the album, “Elixir”, a compilation of Electronica/Dance Music. The album features artists from around the globe who are at the top of the EDM genre in their region. Heidi began her musical career as a child with her primary musical influences including Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. She had classical and contemporary piano training beginning at the age of 8 years old through the Telschick Academy. Although she grew up behind the scenes in the theater world, music has always been a part of her life. In the recent past, her music’s been featured in local television and short films in Houston. She’s currently working on scoring a feature film in Houston. In the past two years, she has been nominated for the Houston Press Music Awards in the Instrumental / Experimental genre. SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION The Grammys NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2016-04-21 | In Houston – NARIP Music Industry Meet & Greet Cocktail Mixer, FREE -w- RSVP, Apr 21
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| 2015-06-23 | In Houston – NARIP Music Industry Meet & Greet Cocktail Mixer, FREE -w- RSVP
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| 2015-02-24 | In Houston – NARIP Music Industry Meet & Greet Cocktail Mixer, FREE -w- RSVP
 NARIP Presents Music Industry Meet & Greet! Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Gray’s Public House in Houston, TX You are invited to attend NARIP’s music biz mixer on Tue Feb 24 at Gray’s Public House in Houston. Join us, meet and greet Houston-area music and record industry professionals. Also, come meet NARIP Houston Board Members including Executive Director Dubbs Beck, Heidi Massin, Anita Long, Ami Blackwell, and the newly-appointed PJ Douglas Sands. We welcome your input as we plan 2015 NARIP programs in Texas! You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Meet friends and contacts, and make new ones! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. REGISTER NOW Please RSVP now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Chris Hale at Gray’s Public House for his help with this event. WHEN February 24, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 p.m WHERE Gray’s Public House 510 Gray Street Suite D Houston, TX 77002 COST FREE with RSVP (just scroll down). . PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. LIKE US, LOVE US, FOLLOW US
Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2012-05-16 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Cocktail Mixer
 NARIP Mixer Come Meet & Greet! Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Capone’s in Houston, TX You are invited to attend NARIP’s music biz mixer on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Capone’s in Houston Join us, come meet and greet music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Admission is FREE but please RSVP and register below Come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. REGISTER NOW Please RSVP online – just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to Capone’s for their help with this event and to Jane Vandiver. WHEN Wednesday, May16, 2012 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. – Triple Play featuring NARIP Board Member Jane Vandiver 8:30 p.m. WHERE Capone’s 4304 Westheimer @ Midlane Houston, TX 77027 Tel: 713-840-0010 COST Free but please RSVP below. . PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-10-19 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ The Museum District Bistro and Lounge
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| 2012-06-16 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ The Concert Pub
 Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, June 16, 2012 At The Concert Pub Please register online by Thursday, June 14 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Thursday, June 14 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! Special thanks to The Concert Pub for this event. WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE: 5636 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77057 Tel: 713-278-7272 COST: FREE for NARIP members (but please RSVP online here, just scroll down) $5 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and get in FREE! IMPORTANT NOTE Please note that at this brunch, price includes admission but does NOT include food and beverage which are available to be purchased separately. We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down), Walk-ups are welcome, in which case cash only at the door on Event Day please. DIRECTIONS & MAP Click here for map. PARKING Parking is free on the street and side streets. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email simone AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2012-08-18 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Sugar Hill Studios
 NARIP Brunch Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Sugar Hill Recording Studios in Houston, TX Please register online by Thursday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Thursday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! THANK YOU Special thanks to Sugar Hill Recording Studios for their help with this event. WHEN Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Sugar Hill Recording Studios 5626 Brock Street. Houston, TX 77023 Tel:713-926-4431 COST FREE for NARIP members (but please RSVP online here, just scroll down) $5 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and get in FREE! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down), Walk-ups are welcome, in which case cash only at the door on Event Day please. DIRECTIONS & MAP Click here for map. PARKING Parking is free on the street and side streets. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. ____________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals is the biggest music business network in the world, now in nine major cities. We promote career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-06-29 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Houston Piano Company
NARIP Music Biz Brunches from NARIP on Vimeo. Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Houston Piano Company in Houston, TX You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Friday, June 28th at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. NARIP encourages pre-payment. You are welcome to attend at the last minute as a walk-up, but we appreciate advance registration. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. NARIP brunches feature 30-second introductions by all present to help you identify and get in front of the people who can make a difference to your business. Professional speed-dating! Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. “ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK” IN THE BIZ (Music Connection Magazine) “NARIP brunches have been a HUGE benefit for me and my company,” says Geodesic Management’s Dan Strader from New York. “In just a few hours at a Los Angeles brunch, I was able to establish a presence in that city and make solid connections that I still use to this day. Networking brunches have now begun in New York, and the connections we’ve made are career-changing.” REGISTER NOW Please register online by Friday, May 17th at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. To register now, just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! THANK YOU Thank you to the Houston Piano Company for welcoming our friendly music biz mob!  WHEN Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Houston Piano Company 1600 W 13th Street Houston, TX 77008 Tel: 281-823-9183 COST $5 for NARIP members $10 for Non-members Cost includes event admission and light refreshments. Cash only on event day please. Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! Click here to join NOW. MAP Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com All ticket sales final, no refunds. We appreciate your cooperation! Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2012-10-20 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ Crescent Moon Wine Bar
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| 2011-11-19 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ C2 Creative
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| 2009-12-05 | In Houston – NARIP Holiday Brunch
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| 2013-03-17 | In Houston – NARIP Cocktail Mixer @ ZapBoomBang Studios
Come meet & mingle!  Sunday, March 17, 2013 at ZapBoomBang Studios in Houston, TX We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Houston-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Come meet the NARIP’s Tess Taylor who will be visiting from Los Angeles, as well as new NARIP Houston Leadership: Heidi Massin, Michael Mikulka and Jane Vandiver, and hear plans for 2013. So come along to meet existing friends and contacts, and make new ones. Among other things, NARIP sponsors events like these to encourage networking and the fostering of business relationships in the record industry. Over 75% of all great opportunities, deals and job offers come about as a direct result of second and third party referrals – who you know matters. So get to know more people in the record biz, and let them get to know you! Please join us and bring plenty of business cards. All are welcome, details below. RSVP NOW Admission is free but please RSVP online by Friday, March 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. so we can prepare enough refreshments – just scroll down. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! THANK YOU Thank you to Patricia Torres-Burd at ZapBoomBang Studios for her help with this event! WHEN Sunday, March 17, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. WHERE ZapBoomBang Studios 3336 Richmond Ave. Suite 400 Houston, TX 77098 Tel: 832-488-5418 COST FREE and we encourage you to RSVP in advance online now (just scroll down). Light refreshments will be served. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-02-22 | In Houston – NARIP Cocktail Mixer
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| 2013-05-30 | In Houston – Intro to Mixing & Mastering for Non-Techies
Intro to Mixing & Mastering For Non-Techies: What You Need To Succeed in the Studio Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Wire Road Studios in Houston, TX At this NARIP program, three experts will present and discuss a checklist of what should be “in the mix” and how to get the best work out of mix and mastering engineers…. even if you’re not a techie! Following just three of these tips will take your final product from good to great, don’t miss this special NARIP session! YOU WILL LEARN
You need not be a NARIP member to attend. SPEAKERS James Kelley, Wire Road Studios Jacob Meador, Independent Engineer & Mastering Engineer Jorge Santos, Omega Mastering Jane Vandiver, NARIP Houston Board Member, Star Singers Studio (co-moderator) Michael Mikulka, NARIP Houston Board Member, Lucky Run Studio (co-moderator) THANK YOU Special thanks to Bill Wade at Wire Road Studios for his help with this event. WHEN Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE Wire Road Studios 901 W. 20th Street Houston, TX 77008 Between 1-10 West and 610 North COST FREE for NARIP members (but please register below!) $10 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and pay the member rate to attend this event (your total would be only $9.95). Please note: late-comers will be charged the full rate. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com SOURCES FOR MORE INFO NARIP Omega Mastering Wire Road Studios SPEAKER PROFILES 
James Kelley, President & Chief Engineer, Wire Road StudiosA graduate of Auburn University, James began honing his audio engineering skills while in college. An accomplished musician and producer, he translated his penchant for live performance to the studio environment while working both the Auburn, Alabama and Houston, Texas music scenes. James started the Wire Road enterprise in 2008, and after many successful recording accomplishments moved the business into a new world-class facility in March of 2011. Wire Road Studios has since serviced clientele such as Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, and Pat Green. In addition to his mixing and mastering talents James directs the Wire Road staff and company. . 
Jacob Meador, Independent Engineer & Mastering EngineerJacob Meador is a native Houston, Texas musician and recording engineer. He has been recording music since 1993. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Jacob returned to school for recording arts at the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Tempe, AZ, to pursue his love of music. He has been a working record producer and recording engineer since 2000. As a staff engineer at Sunrise Sound Studio, he has had the privilege of working with countless local and national artists which include Winter Wallace, Savannah Berry, Caedmon’s Call, Probot, Wayne Kerr, Solange, and legendary jazz pianist Bobby Lyle. Currently, he devotes most of his time to mixing and mastering projects. Jacob also shares his love for the art and science of making records with students at Mediatech Institute. He has live sound experience mixing for Second Baptist Church, Riverpointe Church, and touring with Caedmon’s Call, Bebo Norman, and John David Webster. Jorge Santos, Omega Mastering 
Jorge Santos at a very early age showed an interest in music and technology, which led him to complete a an Audio and Music Business engineering program. In 1993, Jorge began his professional career in audio engineering and since then he has been involved in all aspects of audio including live sound, studio and live recording, mixing and mastering. He has worked with producers, artists and musicians in the U.S., Europe and all of Latin America. Jorge worked as the studio manager and lead engineer for CanZion Productions for 15 years, There, he was involved in multiple music productions of which several were nominated and received awards such as Premios Arpa, GMA Dove Awards and Billboard Music Awards. Five of these projects (Sana Nuestra Tierra, Recordando Otra Vez, Dios es Bueno, Alegria and 25th Commemorativo) have received accolades from the Latin Recording Academy / Latin Grammy Awards. During the past nine years, Jorge has focused on mastering. IN 2003, he founded Omega Mastering in Houston, TX, from where he offers the highest level of mastering service to his clients. Jorge considers each mastering session a unique opportunity and pays attention to each minute detail of the production, simultaneously taking each project to it maximum potential in sound acquisition and quality.Jane Vandiver, NARIP Houston Board Member, Star Singers Studio (co-moderator) 
Jane Vandiver has performed in every state in the US (except Alaska) and around the world, including in Canada, U.K., Germany, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Scotland, Spain, Iceland, Australia, and Japan. She has performed with The New Christy Minstrels, Les Brown Band, The Glenn Miller Band and The Henry Mancini Orchestra. She sang at Kennedy Center in Washington, DC for President Bush Sr.’s Inaugural Ball. She is most versatile in her entertainment aspects, ranging from jazz, cabaret, pop variety, R&B, country and theatrical music, performing in many Houston bands including her own Jane’s Destiny. She has been the voice on national commercials, including TV Land, various radio jingles and has provided backup for many recording artists. Jane is also an artistic/vocal producer, and has produced and arranged many CDs. She has developed her own vocal training /warm-up CD, Body Singing with Style, is one of the top vocal/performance coaches in Houston, and is owner of Star Stingers Studio. Theater credits include Theater Under the Stars, Actors Workshop, and The Country Playhouse, with her most recent performance as Miss Mona in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Michael Mikulka, NARIP Houston Board MemberLucky Run Studio (co-moderator) Engineer, producer and studio owner Michael Mikulka ran a successful recording studio and music complex in Southern California for almost 30 years. The 12,000 square-foot complex included 4 recording studios, a high end mastering suite, rehearsal studios and a full sound and lighting company where he worked with major artists, as well as hundreds of unsigned acts. Eight years ago, Michael re-connected with a lost love, sold his business in California, and moved his base of operation to Texas where he married and opened Lucky Run Studio on a 150-acre ranch on the west end of Houston. In addition to recording and producing, Michael engineered for MCA Music Publishing and has been (and continues to be) a college level instructor of recording in both Los Angeles and Houston. He is a 22-year voting member of NARAS and a recipient of numerous gold and platinum records. Over the years Michael has worked with such artists as Ambrosia, Berlin, Toby Keith, Bill Medley, Willie Nelson, Juice Newton, Leon Russell, Sting, Tiffany and others. Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2012-05-24 | In Houston – How To Market & License Music For Film & TV
 NARIP Presents How To Market & License Music For Film & TV PLUS ABCs of Documents You Need To License Music on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at The Art Institute of Houston According to Billboard magazine, among the 100 ways for music to receive exposure and cut through clutter, 7 of the top 10 ways include song placement. Music placement is the new radio, and opportunities to license music have increased with the proliferation of new media and more channels. At this NARIP program we will discuss how to market music for film and TV to make it more attractive to buyers, where to find them and how to put yourself in line for the best possible deal. And once you’ve secured a license, then what? Music supervisor and licensing expert Dominique Preyer – who has secured hundreds of music placements in all media – will discuss strategies and documents he uses once he secures a synch license. Most importantly, you will receive copies of important documents, learn how to close and “paper” these deals and keep music buyers coming back for more. NARIP programs on this topic have been a hit in every city where NARIP has conducted it. Get educated about the art of music placement! You will learn:
Don’t miss this insider’s peek at the music placement realities of the fastest-changing business in the world. Most importantly, this program gives you practical information you can apply immediately to work with music buyers and land placements NOW. THANK YOU Special thanks for his help with this program to Kirk P. Eggleston at The Art Institute of Houston. All are welcome. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS Dominique Preyer, Owner, Hear It – Clear It Music Supervision Heidi Massin, Acting Executive Director NARIP Houston (moderator) ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Dominique Preyer Owner Hear It – Clear It Music Supervision Dominique Preyer, owner of Hear It – Clear It Music Supervision, and a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, is an experienced music supervisor with a background in music publishing and songwriting. He has music supervised over 50 films and served as executive producer and producer on two short films. Dominique has an in-depth knowledge of music clearance & licensing, copyright law, licensing agreements and many other administrative responsibilities. Soon after moving to Nashville, TN in 1993, Dominique began working at Mercury Records. Learning how a record label works from the inside would later come into play in his career. After a short stay at Mercury, he began working at Acuff-Rose Publishing (now owned by Sony/ATV Music Publishing) where he worked as a copyright assistant. This is where his knowledge of licensing music for films and television grew. This experience has become an essential asset to his role as a music supervisor. Dominique has appeared on several music and film panels and workshops with his most recent panel, “The Not So Sexy Side Of Music For Film & TV,” at the 2012 SXSW Festival and Conference. Dominique’s film projects include the feature film, “Angel Camouflaged,” which has an early 2012 theatrical release staring James Brolin, Carlos Bernard and Warrick Grier and musical acts The Marshall Tucker Band, Patty Smyth, Kurtis Blow and Dilana. Other films include “Slacker 2011,” a modern-day remake of Richard Linklater’s 1991 classic “Slacker,” documentaries “Taylor’s Gift” and “Beyond The Chair,” feature films “The Overbrook Brothers,” “Secret At Arrow Lake,” “Harmony and Me” and many more features, shorts and documentaries. Dominique has also enjoyed the opportunity to be the music supervisor for Hollywood directors Joel Schumacher, Joshua Marston, Clark Johnson and Rawson Marshall Thurber. Heidi Massin Acting Executive Director, NARIP Houston A native Texan, Heidi Massin is a music producer, based in Houston, Texas. She founded Massin Media Productions, LLC, which operates the first and only sustainable “eco-friendly” record label in Texas. Under the 1.1 Digital Recordings label, she released the album, “Elixir”, a compilation of Electronica/Dance Music. The album features artists from around the globe who are at the top of the EDM genre in their region. Heidi began her musical career as a child with her primary musical influences including Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. She had classical and contemporary piano training beginning at the age of 8 years old through the Telschick Academy. Although she grew up behind the scenes in the theater world, music has always been a part of her life. In the recent past, her music’s been featured in local television and short films in Houston. She’s currently working on scoring a feature film in Houston. In the past two years, she has been nominated for the Houston Press Music Awards in the Instrumental / Experimental genre. Her latest project involves Massin Media as a sponsor for the Springboard South Music Festival, which launched this May. WHEN Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking music placement opportunities. WHERE The Art Institute of Houston 4140 Southwest Freeway Room 323 — Please note NEW room number Houston, TX 77027 REGISTER NOW $15 for current NARIP members $25 Non-members and general public BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of documents distributed at the program. This program will cover a great deal of information, and so you won’t have to worry about taking notes! To pre-order now, select the Premium Ticket option below, the mastered recording will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks after our program (if not sooner). Click here for map. PARKING Free parking available in the garage behind the school on the second level. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email simone AT narip DOTcom. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Art Institute of Houston Hear It – Clear It Music Supervision NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-09-17 | In Houston – How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan
How To Create A Grand Slam Music Marketing Plan on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Media Tech in Houston, TX Get a music marketing plan started in one session. Boost the effectiveness of the plan you already have. A great marketing plan doesn’t have to be complicated. A good one can be just one page long. Spreadsheets, graphs and numbers are not necessary. But you NEED a plan. Lack of a good plan destroys more careers than lack of talent. Good marketing is simply getting your work to the largest number of people at the lowest possible cost. These music marketing experts give you the facts you need to take your artist to the top in this special NARIP session. GUEST SPEAKERS Kathy Douglas, CEO, IndieExtreme JP Singh, Promoter / DJ / Producer at Sweet Zen at ACC Productions, and Attorney-at-Law, Oaks, Hartline & Daly, LLP Heidi Massin, Massin Media Productions, NARIP Houston Executive Director & Moderator Other speakers TBA. YOU WILL LEARN
WHEN Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign. WHERE Media Tech 3330 Walnut Bend Houston, TX 77042-4712 Near Beltway 8 and Richmond Tel: 832.242.3426 COST $10 for NARIP members $20 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! BONUS #1 Submit YOUR artist as a case study, and our experts will address in what areas these and other developing artists can improve existing marketing efforts. Get specific marketing recommendations for YOUR artist from our experts. You will receive details about how to submit your artist case study when your online registration is complete (below). BONUS #2 Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $10 more (regularly $39.95), a savings of $29.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. PARKING & DIRECTIONS: Click here for map. There are marked spaces facing the building (only use the ones marked Media Tech/Sunrise) There is additional parking across the lot that anyone can use and of course street parking. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Kathy Douglas, CEO indieExtreme Kathy Douglas launched her management company handling the careers of independent singer-songwriters in 1999. She quickly recognized that the independent music scene needed experienced marketers to serve the growing needs of the labels and artists, prompting her to launch the label services company, indieExtreme®. indieExtreme® has served the independent music industry since 2006 providing distribution, marketing, management and administrative services for record labels worldwide in partnership with INgrooves Fontana. After college Kathy took her Art History / Studio Art degree from the University of Texas and worked in the Art and Photography Dept. of Campus Crusade for Christ before opening her own art studio. Along the way she joined Mary Kay Cosmetics, quickly rising to the highest levels of management during her 25 years with the company and now enjoys applying her marketing savvy to her music clients.  JP Singh DJ / Producer / Promoter at Sweet Zen / ACC Productions, LLC Attorney-at-Law, Oaks, Hartline & Daly, LLP JP Singh has been extensively involved in the entertainment business and music scene in Texas, mainly in Houston, Austin and College Station, for many years as a professional advisor and performer. As an attorney with the entertainment law section of the law firm of Oaks, Hartline, & Daly, LLP, JP has worked with clients throughout the music industry ranging from singers, bands and DJs to record labels, recording studios, and independent project investors to music festivals, ticketing companies, and online music distributors. He especially enjoys working with individuals and businesses in their start-up phases including performers early in their careers, fledgling record labels, and entertainment-industry focused businesses with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial leaders. He also has acted as a pro bono legal advisor for the Greater Houston Entertainment Coalition and for the members of the Houston Disc Jockey Association. From this experience as a professional advisor, he has seen a wide-range of examples of what works and does not work for Texas-based performers and businesses. JP also has direct experience as a recording-artist, performer and music promoter. From the time he recorded his first acoustic album in the studio of a renowned Texas country artist, JP became extensively involved in the acoustic music / singer-songwriter scenes in College Station and Houston as a performer and a promoter. Later, when his musical interests expanded into electronic music, JP and several other Houston-based DJs and producers began an electronic music production and promotion company. Since then, JP has performed as a DJ and promoted electronic music shows in Houston and Austin. From this experience as a performer and promoter in the nightlife and music industry, JP has witnessed friends and acquaintances rise as stars from coffee house performers and nightclub DJs to nationally-televised performers and successful touring artists. He has also seen the mistakes and schemes that often derail careers. Heidi Massin Executive Director, NARIP Houston A native Texan, Heidi Massin is a music producer, based in Houston, Texas. She founded Massin Media Productions, LLC, which operates the first and only sustainable “eco-friendly” record label in Texas. Under the 1.1 Digital Recordings label, she released the album, “Elixir”, a compilation of Electronica/Dance Music. The album features artists from around the globe who are at the top of the EDM genre in their region. Heidi began her musical career as a child with her primary musical influences including Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. She had classical and contemporary piano training beginning at the age of 8 years old through the Telschick Academy. Although she grew up behind the scenes in the theater world, music has always been a part of her life. In the recent past, her music’s been featured in local television and short films in Houston. She’s currently working on scoring a feature film in Houston. In the past two years, she has been nominated for the Houston Press Music Awards in the Instrumental / Experimental genre. Her latest project involves Massin Media as a sponsor for the Springboard South Music Festival, which launched this May. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Indie Extreme JP-Singh Media Tech NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. 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