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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| 2018-02-21 | In Atlanta – How To Book Acts in Small & Medium Venues
NARIP Presents How To Book Acts in Small & Medium VenuesWed Feb 21 in AtlantaJump to registration below, click here.Live shows, festivals and concert tours remain the most important components of artist development available and, when successfully executed, can have an enormous positive impact on an artist’s career. NARIP has assembled some of Atlanta’s top promoters, club bookers and festival promoters to discuss how an artist’s career trajectory can be improved with strategic bookings; how shows are bought, sold and built upon; and how people make money from them. Our experts will provide insight into these and other areas that affect the record and music industries, using live performances as artist development vehicles for new acts, and give a glimpse into what the future of live music may hold. TOPICS
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Sample documents will be provided at NARIP’s program, including:
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for executive profiles)
Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $25 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of any documents which may be 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 shortly after our program. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: NARIP.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Pre-paid admission guarantees seating, NARIP Sessions sell out. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. NARIP reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT NARIP & OUR EVENT!
QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com THANK YOU
Special thanks to SAE Institute of Technology for hosting this event.
SPEAKER PROFILES
James Caldwell, GA Tour Origination LIVE, The Caldwell Group James Caldwell is Founder and Partner of The Caldwell Group / Wholeteam Enterprises and of the Mid-Atlantic Music Conference. He is Partner of GTO Live (Georgia Tour Origination), and Executive Director of The Music Education Group. Wholeteam is a leading resource for independent artists in the southeast. Their combination of tools and staff assist in the promotion of independent & unsigned artists. Services include event activation, music integration, booking, web site and multi-media campaigns, and graphic design. TCG sources and promotes multiple music festivals, film and digital media related events a year. These events provide performance opportunities for 300+ artists and bands each year crossing all genres of music in NC, SC, TN, GA and Canada. TCG’s events bridge the gap between their international client base of musicians / bands and corporate brands including Sam Ash Music Stores, Monster Energy Drink, Anheuser-Busch, SESAC and others. As a partner with GTO Live, our purpose is to provide clients with a turnkey tour origination experience. On and off the stage, our team attends to every detail so clients can focus on the show. Backed by The Georgia Musical Investment Act (HB 155), GTO Live saves clients time and money by streamlining eligibility to receive statewide tax incentives. Beginning January 1st, 2018, the state of Georgia will provide a 15- 20% tax credit to live music and theatrical productions which rehearse and launch their tour in Georgia, the production capital of the south. Since 2012 James has served as Executive Director for The Music Education Group, Inc. a 501 c3 non-profit organization which teaches students life-skills development through music, film and digital media. The organization was formed to bring music, film and digital media based education to under-served youth and provide every child in Metro Atlanta with an equal opportunity for music education. Founded in 2008 by Capitol Records Executive Ric Ross, MEG presently runs programs in the metro Atlanta area with plans to expand in the near future.
Brandon Mize is the Talent Buyer for Rival Entertainment in Atlanta, GA where he is responsible for booking three venues: Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl. Other events that Mize has been responsible for include Party in the Park, The Virginia Highlands Summer Fest, The Steamhouse Oyster Fest., The Dogwood Festival and Mid-Summer Music Festival. Mize graduated from the University of Tennessee of Knoxville in 1998 with a degree in Communications. While attending college he spent part of his time booking at local clubs. Brandon’s passion for music brought him to Atlanta in 2001 to pursue a carrier in the music business. Mize started at a small booking agency called Metro Talent Group then moved over to the talent buying world with Rival Entertainment..
Sean Mcpherson, Talent Booker Smith’s Olde Bar, NARIP Board Member & Panel Moderator Sean Mcpherson is a record producer, artist manager, concert promoter and talent buyer from Atlanta, GA. He started in the music business in 1998 when he landed an internship at Chicago Trax Recording Studios owned by Reid Hyams and Al Jorgensen of Ministry. After graduating from the conservatory of recording arts and sciences he assistant engineered in NYC at Battery studios (Zomba) and Chung King Studios where he worked with such artists as Faith Hill, David Bowie and Sixpence None the Richer. In 2001 he took a job at Parkview Recording with legendary house producer Lenny Fontana where he mixed records for Crystal Waters, Byron Stingley and C&C Music Factory, among others. After that Sean joined a band in Fairfield, CT called Zerochance which brought him to Atlanta. Zerochance signed to Red Carpet Music in 2005 and has shared the Stage with Sheryl Crowe, The Calling, Uncle Cracker, Stroke 9, Cheyenne Kimball, Ashley Simpson and others. In the past 10 years Sean has founded, built, owned and operated East Atlanta Recording and is now talent buyer at Smiths Olde Bar in Atlanta. Sean also manages 3 groups for his company Favorite Son Artist Management and Consulting (The Head, The Judies, and the Blackfoot Gypsies). Several of Sean’s productions have been released by Universal, Brash Records and Slushfund Recordings. He recently co-produced several songs with Jody Stephens from Big Star and Mitch Easter (REM, Pavement, Ben Folds). NARIP helps market & monetize music Learn ? Network ? Access Opportunity |
| 2020-02-12 | In Atlanta – Hack The Internet: How Entrepreneurs Harness Social Media To Make Money In Music
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| 2012-06-28 | In Atlanta – Get Connected Mixer at The Foundry
Get Connected -w- NARIP Mixer Come Meet & Greet! Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Foundry at the Puritan Mill You are invited to attend the Get Connected Mixer at The Foundry at the Puritan Mill in Atlanta Join us, come meet and greet music industry professionals. Get Connected or NARIP member to attend. This mixer is sponsored by Get Connected and NARIP is helping to promote. Admission is $10 – cash only at the door on event night – but please RSVP below for planning purposes. 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 Pay at the door – cash only please. Is your network not working? Ours is. They can’t promote you if they don’t know who you are! WHEN Thursday, June 28, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. WHERE The Foundry at Puritan Mill 916 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30318 COST $10 – please pay at the door on event night but RSVP below for planning purposes. Foundry does not have an ATM so please have cash for drinks, parking, and entry! PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com More INFO Get Connected Get Connected facebook event Get Connected or NARIP member to attend. This mixer is sponsored by Get Connected and NARIP is helping to promote. Admission is $10 – cash only at the door on event night – but please RSVP below for planning purposes. Get connected. Stay connected. More INFO Get Connected Get Connected facebook event The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2013-06-27 | In Atlanta – Get Connected Mixer at Porter Sanford Center
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| 2013-09-18 | In Atlanta – Event TBA
You are invited to NARIP’s Money Matters: Revenue Streams in the Modern Music Biz  with Johnson & Stafford on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Atlanta Come learn where you may be missing out, how to generate more revenue, and how and from whom to collect. You will learn about new types of licensing deals, new sources of revenue available, and how rates are being set and by whom. Artist case studies will be presented, and our panel will address in what areas these and other developing artists can improve existing revenue. Our experts will also recommend best new areas of income to focus on given the artist profile, activities and success to date. Sources of income for creators to be discussed include: SONGWRITER AND COMPOSER REVENUE
So you’ve earned enough to be comfortable, now what?
Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Ronco Johnson, President & CEO, L.R. Johnson & Associates, Inc. Stone Stafford, President, Prolific Music Publishing Eric Newcomer, NARIP Atlanta Board Member (moderator) FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT WHEN Wednesday March 15, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members 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). PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION ICON Studios L.R. Johnson & Associates, Inc. 42 Revenue Streams NARIP SAE Institute of Technology ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Ronco Johnson President & CEO, L.R. Johnson & Associates, Inc. Mr. Ronco Johnson, a native of Marietta, Georgia and Kennesaw State University alumni, serves as President and CEO of L.R. Johnson & Associates, Inc., and the founder of The Ronco Johnson Foundation for Financial Literacy. L.R. Johnson & Associates, Inc. is an insurance and financial services consulting firm that specializes in sophisticated insurance planning for affluent individuals, athletes, entertainers, and business professionals for the purpose of minimizing potential tax issues using the tax advantages of life insurance products. The Ronco Johnson Foundation for Financial Literacy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial education to economically disadvantaged families, children, and individuals in transition. Mr. Johnson is recognized globally as a member of the exclusive “MDRT -Top of the Table” membership which is the highest honor available to life insurance professionals and represents less than the top 1% of life insurance professionals in the insurance industry worldwide. He is a nationally sought-after motivational and inspirational speaker who has been published and quoted in the NAIFA’s Advisor Today Magazine, Round the table Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press (AP), Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Rebound Magazine (NBA), AllBusiness.com, Life Selling Magazine, Eventual Millionaire Magazine, and in other publications. Recent recognition and accomplishments include 2013 NAIFA-Atlanta’s Top Advisors Under 40 – featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle; 2012 National “4 Under 40” Award Winner; 2-time MDRT “Top of the Table” Member and 5-time “Million Dollar Roundtable Member”- Million Dollar Roundtable Member 2012; Business Person of Week – The American Chronicle -2011; and Executive Producer to the popular contemporary jazz album “The Get Down Club” by Trumpeter Joey Sommerville (Single “SWAG” featuring Marion Meadows reached #11 on Smooth Jazz Charts). Also Soon to be author of his first book “When the Lights go out, are you ready?”  Stone Stafford President, Prolific Music Publishing Achieving notable success during the past 17 years working with some of the biggest names in music while tenuring at such companies as Sony/ATV, Atlantic Records, and So So Def; as well as working in each major capacity of the music industry – from artist to A&R, music publisher to manager – Stone has developed a well-tuned, well-rounded ear and eye for talent and the unique ability to share an empathetic relationship with many artists, songwriters and musicians. Stone is currently co-owner of ICON STUDIOS and manages the careers of singer/songwriters, Mathai and Johnny Balik. Contact: Prolific Music Publishing / ICON Studios,  Eric Newcomer Board Member, NARIP Atlanta Born in the small Western Maryland town of Cumberland, Eric was exposed to music at an early age from his grandfather gathering with friends for jam sessions on the front porch to his mother performing in a band. He developed an appreciation for the business side, starting his journey to find, develop and foster emerging artists. Now in Atlanta, Georgia for 23+ years he is entrenched in the entertainment community as a member of The Recording Academy’s Atlanta Chapter, as well as the Georgia Music Partners and sits on Board for the National Association for Record Industry Professionals. A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta’s Music Business Institute. Eric has worked with production companies on events including concerts for Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Puff Daddy (at the time), George Strait, Alan Jackson, Smashing Pumpkins, Seether, Puddle of Mud, the Eagles, the Rolling Stones Steel Wheel Tour, as well as Music Midtown where he worked on stage with Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Godsmack, Evanescence, Shinedown, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Cowboy Mouth and others. He then designed the Downtown Sounds LIVE! concert series and is ready to launch the second year in association with a few key partnerships. His involvement in film and television has garnered him opportunities to perform in Livin’ Large, The Rose and The Jackal, Glory, Drop Dead Diva, and What To Expect When Expecting. Set up for distribution and several touring situations with established national artists through CAA, Eric is constantly on the lookout for committed, focused talent. His passions don’t stop there. He is very passionate about OUR Earth and the way we treat it. He is developing a plan to include a multi-city tour to empower and entertain. The tour will educate young and old on the importance of being environmentally conscious, how to live healthy and make a difference. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2015-03-25 | In Atlanta – Dynamics of Music Festivals
Dynamics of Music Festivals Jump To Registration: Click HERE To Buy Your Ticket NOW  with Tim Sweetwood and Mike Walbert on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta The global music festival business continues to grow and provide a platform for established and developing artists to acquire new fans quickly. Festivals draw from the same talent and sponsor pool in an increasingly crowded market place (over 3,500 around the world each year). At this NARIP program our experts discuss how festivals remain competitive and expand their reach, book talent, and where the best opportunities are for careerists and developing artists. Trends and opportunities to be discussed:
SPEAKERS Tim Sweetwood, Owner of Shaky Knees and Shaky Boots, Bowery South General Manager Mike Walbert, A3C Conference Chloe Peacock, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director (moderator) WHO SHOULD ATTEND
TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members ATTN CHROME USERS: If captcha code below does not render, please call NARIP at 818 769 7007 to register over the phone, 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). 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). PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online at NARIP.com (just scroll down) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up (if space permits) All ticket sales final, no refunds, we appreciate your cooperation! QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Tim Sweetwood, Owner Shaky Knees & Shaky Boots Bowery South General Manager Owner of Shaky Knees and Shaky Boots and GM of Bowery South, Tim Sweetwood oversees all Southeast operations and events for The Bowery Presents. He buys talents and promotes show Atlanta, New Orleans and other markets. Shaky Knees Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in spring n Atlanta, GA featuring 4 stages and over 50 bands in 3 days.  Mike Walbert, General Manager A3C Conference Mike Walbert is the Festival Director of the A3C Festival & Conference, which is the preeminent Hip-Hop event in the US, commonly referred to as “hip-hop’s family reunion.” Mike helped grow A3C from a regional showcase to? an internationally recognized and nationally acclaimed experience. As the Festival Director his responsibilities include business development, sponsorships, booking, programming and marketing. Mike graduated from the USC Marshall School of Business in 2007 with a concentration from the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. He got his start in the entertainment world in 2018 when he co-founded SMKA Productions, a music production and branding company. Mike also works with and consults for non-profits and start-ups.  Chloe Peacock, Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta An Atlanta native, Chloe is passionate about the city’s growing music and entertainment industries. A Georgia State University graduate, Chloe worked for a local music management company in the public relations and new media marketing departments, and quickly expanded her responsibilities into college radio promotion and marketing. Chloe volunteered with the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) in 2010 and was invited to join the Board of Directors in 2011. She also serves on the PR and marketing committee for Georgia Music Partners, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the business of music and music technology in Georgia. In 2011 Chloe dove into music licensing and joined Affix Music, a licensing and placement company specializing in urban music. Building on her licensing experience at Affix, Chloe just accepted a position in the National Alliances department at Live Nation Entertainment, where she focuses on artist rights and national festival sponsorship and sales. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2016-02-24 | In Atlanta – Dynamics of Concert Tours
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| 2013-10-16 | In Atlanta – Digital Music Rights Deal Mock Negotiation
You are invited to NARIP’s Digital Music Rights Deal Mock Negotiation  with Alan S. Clarke, Esq. & Kendall Minter, Esq. Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Atlanta, GA Especially important are the distinctions between digital-only deals (where in many cases companies may represent themselves as labels but are in fact only modified music libraries) vs. actual record deals. Both have advantages. Advantages of each type of deal will be discussed at this NARIP program, and our experts will explain what you need to know. They will then face off in a live mock negotiation of key deal points and contractual issues that affect a rights holder’s options and income. Get the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Also to be discussed: the pros and cons of some of the major digital music services. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. Most importantly, you will see HOW a digital music license deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal-making! You need not be a NARIP member to attend. YOU WILL LEARN
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Music Publishing & Record Executives Music Library Reps Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Alan S. Clarke, Esq., The Entertainment Law Group, Alan S. Clarke & Associates Kendall Minter, Esq., Minter & Associates Julie Kessler, NARIP Atlanta Board Member (moderator) Other speakers TBA. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS & EVENT Event SHORT link: http://bit.ly/NARIP-Digital-Deal WHEN Wednesday, October 16, 2013 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ Marta Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members $75 MCLE (2.5 credits, call our LA office (818) 769 7007 to register for credits) Not a NARIP member yet? What are you waiting for?! Join NARIP NOW and save when you pay the NARIP Member rate! 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). PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION The Entertainment Law Group, Alan S. Clarke & Associates SAE Institute Atlanta 42 Revenue Streams NARIP ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Alan S. Clarke, Esq. Music & Entertainment Attorney Mr. Clarke is past Chair of the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and past chair of the Southern Regional Entertainment and Sports Law Seminar, an annual event for entertainment and sports attorneys which has been held in locations such as Curacao, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Puerto Rico. He is also a member of Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (“GLA”) and has served as Chair of the Entertainment Law Institute which GLA sponsors with Emory University School of Law. Mr. Clarke is a member of NARAS (the Grammy organization) and NATAS (the Television Academy), and is a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, an organization of attorneys selected from 3% of the Georgia State Bar membership “whose public and private careers demonstrate outstanding legal abilities and a devotion to their communities.” Mr. Clarke is also a former member of the Tennessee bar. He lectures frequently on entertainment industry and intellectual property issues before groups such as the Gospel Music Association, Atlanta Fest, NALS – the Association for Legal Professionals, Mercer University School of Law, the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, Georgia State University College of Law, Emory University School of Law, and the Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section. In addition, he frequently speaks to attorney groups, with Georgia Supreme Court Presiding Justice Carol Hunstein, on legal professionalism and ethics. Mr. Clarke serves on the boards of several local arts organizations. Law Offices of Alan S. Clarke, LLC is located in Buckhead, the business, financial, retail and restaurant hub of Atlanta.  Kendall Minter, Esq. Music & Entertainment Attorney Kendall A. Minter, a native of New York and graduate and Senior Class President of Flushing High School began his professional path at Cornell University where he participated in the six year combined arts/law program, graduating with a B.A., majoring in Political Science in 1974, and with a J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1976. In 2004, Kendall established Minter & Associates, L.L.C. in Atlanta, Georgia and subsequently established an Of Counsel affiliation with regional law firm Gibson & Behman, P.C. Minter & Associates, L.L.C. is a boutique law firm which represents a diverse international clientele in the areas of entertainment, corporate, intellectual property, sports and new media matters. Gibson & Behman is a mid-sized regional law firm founded in 1987 which represents clients in the areas of litigation, employment law, corporate formations and dissolutions, trademark matters, insurance matters, bankruptcy and partnership matters. The firm has offices throughout the Northeast, in Florida, California and the United States Virgin Islands. Kendall is a co-founder and Co-Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association. He was the inaugural Executive Director of BESLA, serving in that capacity from 1979 to approximately 1986. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Rhythm & Blues Foundation and is the Chairman of the organization and is a member of the Board of the Living Legends Foundation and Director of Sound Exchange, Inc. Kendall has also served extended terms as a director of the American Youth Hostels and the 100 Black Men. He was an adjunct professor at Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, and is a frequent lecturer for the Practicing Law Institute and numerous other organizations as well as being a frequent contributor and columnist for several music trade publications. Kendall presently serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Music at Georgia State University where he teaches classes on copyright, music publishing and the music industry.  Julie Kessler NARIP Atlanta Board Member, Moderator Julie Kessler is a graduate of Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor and a certificate in Transactional Law and Skills. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Music and Philosophy. Julie has worked with ASCAP, at The Coca-Cola Company and with several solo practitioners. She was also on the executive board for Emory’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society. She is an active member of the planning committee for the Atlanta Bar’s annual LawJam and a member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia Sports and Entertainment Law societies. Julie has played alto saxophone for over 15 years and works at the Georgia Theatre, a famous music venue in Athens, Georgia. She looks forward to practicing law to support artists and creatives in the advancement of their careers, and to ensure that their works are respected and protected. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2017-03-07 | In Atlanta – Current Legislation Affecting The Music Industry, FREE with RSVP
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| 2018-05-16 | In Atlanta – Big Data: Marketing Music & How To Turn Consumer Intel Into Sales
NARIP Presents Big Data: Marketing Music & How To Turn Consumer Intel Into SalesWed May 16 in AtlantaToday we know more about our fans than ever before but how do we manage the ocean of data now at our fingertips? What does it tell us about our customer and how can we use it to build a following, sell more tickets, maximize revenue and the fan experience? Our panel of experts will discuss the opportunities available at this special program and how to convert data into fans and sales, with special emphasis on the live sector. Topics:
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for executive profiles)
WHEN Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 10:00 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. COST $15 NARIP Members $25 Non-Members Members please log in to receive discount. NARIP reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone. BONUS Because you are registering for this program, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $25 (regularly $39.95). This will also include digital copies of any documents which may be 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 shortly after our program. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: NARIP.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Pre-paid admission guarantees seating, NARIP Sessions sell out. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. NARIP reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT NARIP & OUR EVENT!
SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Retro Live Smith’s Olde Bar NARIP QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com THANK YOU
Special thanks to SAE Institute of Technology for hosting this event.
SPEAKER PROFILES
Nick Sardis, Retro Live
Nick is a 16-year veteran of the music industry, celebrating 10 years as president of Retro Live (RetroLive.com) which specializes in creative conceptualization for artists, tours, and venues. Retro Live began as a promoter of live shows, and since 2016 now offers logistical solutions including tour creative, Web development, talent buying, marketing and general consultation. Nick consults Madison Entertainment (Nashville), the town of Avon (Avon, CO), the city of Akron (Akron, OH), Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta,GA) and others. Retro Live has just rolled out its first Web product – FanBrain – a CMS platform that gives industry pros the tools to build their Web brand. Visit FanBrain.io for details. Nick specializes in building artist brands and how to convert social presence into fans who show up to shows and buy music.
Sean Mcpherson, Personal Artist Manager, Talent Booker Smith’s Olde Bar, NARIP Atlanta Co-Executive Director
Sean Mcpherson is a record producer, artist manager, concert promoter and talent buyer from Atlanta, GA. He started in the music business in 1998 when he landed an internship at Chicago Trax Recording Studios owned by Reid Hyams and Al Jorgensen of Ministry. After graduating from the conservatory of recording arts and sciences he assistant engineered in NYC at Battery studios (Zomba) and Chung King Studios where he worked with such artists as Faith Hill, David Bowie and Sixpence None the Richer. In 2001 he took a job at Parkview Recording with legendary house producer Lenny Fontana where he mixed records for Crystal Waters, Byron Stingley and C&C Music Factory, among others. After that Sean joined a band in Fairfield, CT called Zerochance which brought him to Atlanta. Zerochance signed to Red Carpet Music in 2005 and has shared the Stage with Sheryl Crowe, The Calling, Uncle Cracker, Stroke 9, Cheyenne Kimball, Ashley Simpson and others. In the past 10 years Sean has founded, built, owned and operated East Atlanta Recording and is now talent buyer at Smiths Olde Bar in Atlanta. Sean also manages 3 groups for his company Favorite Son Artist Management and Consulting (The Head, The Judies, and the Blackfoot Gypsies). Several of Sean’s productions have been released by Universal, Brash Records and Slushfund Recordings. He recently co-produced several songs with Jody Stephens from Big Star and Mitch Easter (REM, Pavement, Ben Folds). Sean is also Co-Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta, which he leads together with Brei Jones.
Brei Jones, The Admin Agency, NARIP Atlanta Co-Executive Director Brei Jones is deeply invested and experienced in helping music creatives achieve success. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business, she worked at WJHM 102 Jamz Orlando and at WFTV. Realizing her talents were in music publishing, she moved to Atlanta to be part of the vibrant music scene where she assisted the Director of Membership in the Rhythm & Soul Department at ASCAP. She volunteered at the Recording Academy and worked as an event manager, then moved to Compound Entertainment. After obtaining her Master of Science degree in Entertainment Business, she took her valuable experience and formed The Admin Agency, a firm offering administrative support, event planning and music rights administration. She is Co-Executive Director of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP.com), which she leads together with Sean McPherson, helping to connect top industry professionals to NARIP members to foster greater knowledge and opportunity. @breionline NARIP helps market & monetize music Learn ? Network ? Access Opportunity |
| 2012-07-25 | In Atlanta – Artist Management Deal Mock Negotiation
Artist Management Deal Mock Negotiation on Wednesday, July 25, 20012 at SAE Atlanta in Atlanta, GA With major changes in the record and music industries, artist managers are more important than ever to guide artist careers through the minefields. In this latest of NARIP’s “Art of the Music Deal” series, music attorneys Evita G. Kaigler and Monica E. Ewing face off in a live negotiation of key deal points and contractual issues in an artist management agreement. These experts come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. Most importantly, you will see HOW a management deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal-making! YOU WILL LEARN: When it’s the right time to make a deal Major areas of negotiation, including:
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Evita G. Kaigler, Esq. Monica E. Ewing, Esq. Beth Bachman, Esq., NARIP Atlanta Executive Director WHEN Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Music Attorneys, Concert Industry Professionals Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. COST $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members 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). PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SPEAKER PROFILES  Evita G. Kaigler, Esq. Established in 2006, the Law Offices of Evita G. Kaigler, LLC is a champion for musical integrity while supporting its clients in three main areas of their careers: the music, the business and the brand. As the firm’s owner and principal, Evita finds great love and purpose in her capacity as a music lawyer and consultant, serving as a deal-maker and advisor to talent in the major recording and music publishing space as well as to profound talent in the independent music market. Evita also serves as counsel to independent record labels, talent managers and others music industry figures and talent. Evita is a graduate of The University of Georgia and Emory University School of Law. To learn more about Evita, please visit www.evitakaigler.com.  Monica E. Ewing, Esq. Georgia State University College of Law and School of Music Instructor, Music Management / Music Industry / Law Monica Ewing is a pro hac judge for the State Court of Fulton County and an adjunct professor for the Georgia State University College of Law and School of Music. She has maintained a private law practice for the past 16 years and specializes in multi-media law. As a top entertainment attorney, prominent magazines such as People, Billboard and Newsweek have called on her for comments. Her first book, Letters from the Cocoon, was self-published in 2003. Ms. Ewing received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University and her Juris Doctorate from the Emory University School of Law.  Beth Bachman, Esq. Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta Associate, The Sidman Law Firm Beth Bachman, a 30-year old native of Atlanta, Georgia, is an entertainment attorney at The Sidman Law Firm in Buckhead, working alongside veteran industry powerhouse Steve Sidman (formerly of Greenberg Traurig). Beth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her law degree from Georgia State University, where she was President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, as well as co-founder and President of the Be Your Own Boss Network, a group for entrepreneurial law students. Beth has been a NARIP loyalist ever since its Atlanta chapter launched in June 2010. Shortly after meeting her future employer at a NARIP panel in August 2010, Beth was hired by The Sidman Law Firm as its first associate, and specializes in all aspects of the music industry, from record deals to producer agreements to publishing contracts and everything in between. With her love for music and passion for learning, Beth shares the same critical mission as NARIP: to provide relevant and accessible music business education for all who seek it, and to help cultivate the next generation of music industry leaders and revolutionaries. 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. . |
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| 2013-01-12 | In Atlanta – 2013 Kick-Off Brunch @ Red Clay Theater
NARIP Music Biz Brunches from NARIP on Vimeo. NARIP 2013 Kick-Off Brunch Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 Sponsored by Red Clay Theater We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Altanta-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, Jan 11 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, Jan 11 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! FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US! TWEET ABOUT OUR EVENT Short Link: http://bit.ly/NARIP-Red-Clay-Brunch WHEN Saturday, Jan 12, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Red Clay Theater 3116 Main Street Duluth, Georgia 30096 COST $5 for NARIP members & AES members * $10 for Non-members * AES members please email mary@narip.com no later than 5pm Friday, January 11 to hold your spot and confirm your AES membership. Walk-ups pay full price on event day so please RSVP. Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! We encourage you to register in advance online now (just scroll down). Otherwise, cash only at the door on Event Day please. Price includes food, beverage and event admission. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. THANK YOU Special thanks to Eddie Owen, Eddie Owen Presents and Red Clay Theater for hosting this NARIP brunch, and to Jayne Madigan for her help.  QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email mary@narip.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-08-24 | In ATL: Touring For A Living: How To Make The Mo$t From The Road
Touring For A Living: How To Make The Mo$t From The Road on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at SAE Institute in Atlanta Live performances remain the single most important component of artist development today. Despite a competitive marketplace and dwindling record sales as consumers spend more of their disposable income on things other than music, some artists have set income records and built careers by touring. You and your clients can tour successfully, too. Learn the tips and strategies of the big acts, and get all the info used by mid-line artists, newly signed artists, and indie artists who are making the most of touring opportunities to develop their careers. Plus, learn the best ways to turn concerts into CD sales. This NARIP program will cover:
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for profiles): Clay Cook,Zac Brown Band, Muti-Instrumentalist Martin W. Winsch, President/CEO Mountain Entertainment, Inc., Corey Smith Personal Manager Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, August 24, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Producers, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Music Attorneys Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 30 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST $15 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members 
You need NOT be a NARIP member to attend. All are welcome. BONUS Because you are registering for this panel discussion, we offer you the opportunity to pre-order the MP3 recording of the program for only $20 (regularly $39.95). 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). 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. all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email jen AT narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Clay Cook, Zac Brown Band, Multi-Instrumentalist Atlanta native Clay Cook has made his living through many avenues in the music industry over the past decade. An accomplished mulit-instrumentalist, he has recorded and toured withJohn Mayer, Sugarland, The Marshall Tucker Band, & Shawn Mullins. Along with his own solo efforts, Cook has written songs with Mayer & The Marshall Tucker Band. Owner & operator of The Small Room Studio in Inman Park, he has produced & engineered records for local artists & the occasional national act. 2009 found Clay as a newly added member of the Zac Brown Band.  Martin W. Winsch, President/CEO Mountain Entertainment, Inc., Corey Smith Personal Manager Martin W. Winsch was born in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, NY and spent most of my childhood on the shoreline of Connecticut before heading off to Clemson University and graduating in 1992. Out of college, he took a job in New York working for a computer software company. The constant feeling that he could be doing more with his life prompted him to leave the security of employment for an opportunity to be the director of advertising for a start-up publication in Florida. Ultimately, he discovered that his real passion for life was rooted in music, and more importantly, in working with individuals who have a true artistic calling. In 1996, while reviewing a CD from a band consisting of guys that he played with college, he was asked if he would consider managing their current band. Six months later he was living in Greenville, SC and managing his first band. He spent the next ten years working as a booking agent and personal manager for various independent and major label artists, playing every role imaginable and making many mistakes along the way. In December 2005 he met a high school social studies teacher from Jefferson, GA named Corey Smith whom he has been managing exclusively ever since.  Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West launched her career in the music business. Groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Corey Smith NARIP SAE Institute of Technology Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
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| 2012-04-14 | In ATL- Music Biz Brunch @ Soul Asylum Studios
NARIP Music Biz Brunches from NARIP on Vimeo. Eat, Meet & Greet! Saturday, April 14, 2012 Sponsored by Soul Asylum Studios We’re doing it again! Join us, come meet and greet Altanta-area record and music industry professionals. You need not be a NARIP member to attend. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, April 12 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 April 12,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 Rafael Capone and Soul Asylum Studios for hosting this brunch. WHEN Saturday, April 14, 2012 11:00 a.m. – Arrive and eat! 11:30 a.m. – Introductions 1:00 p.m. – Brunch ends, networking continues WHERE Soul Asylum Studios 1676 Defoors Circle NW Atlanta, GA 30318 COST $5 for NARIP members $10 for Non-members Get a NARIP membership for $9.95 a month and only pay the member rate! 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. PARKING & DIRECTIONS Click here for map. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or email simone 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. |
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| 2012-04-18 | In ATL – Show Me The Money… But First Get Me The Paperwork: ABCs of Documents You Need When Licensing Music
Show Me The Money… But First Get Me The Paperwork: ABCs of Documents You Need When Licensing Music on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at SAE Institute in Atlanta 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 has increased dramatically in importance with the proliferation of media channels, and the competition is fierce as more artists and their reps seek licensing opportunities. Success in synch licensing requires relationship-building, patience and understanding the needs of the music buyer. It also requires organization and paperwork. In this NARIP program, music licensing expert Tammy Hurt – who has secured hundreds of music placements in all media – will discuss strategies and documents she uses once she 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. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS Tammy Hurt, Managing Partner, Placement Music Beth Bachman, Esq. NARIP Atlanta Executive Director and Associate at The Sidman Law Firm (moderator) REGISTER NOW $15 for current NARIP members (but please RSVP to reserve your space) $25 Non-members and general public ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Tammy Hurt Managing Partner Placement Music Tammy is the founding partner of Placement Music, LLC, a boutique entertainment firm specializing in the licensing, creation, production and placement of high-quality music for television, film, and all forms of digital media. The company, launched in September of 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia and experienced some significant and rapid success at the onset. Placement Music was commissioned by FOX Sports to create and produce the original score, for Super Bowl XLV’s “Declaration of Independence”, feature which aired just prior to kickoff to 111 million viewers. Tammy was co-producer of the original score, “Declaration Anthem” which received two Silver Telly Awards and an HMMA Music In Media Award for Best Score – Special Feature. The track was released as a charity single and ringtone on iTunes and Amazon.com. A portion of proceeds from the download of the full-length score, radio edit and ringtone went directly to benefit Wounded Warrior Project. In January 2011, Placement Music issued all music licenses for the Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation: “The Lost Valentine” which aired on CBS. Additional highlighted successes include licensing songs from their catalog for Paramount Pictures’ “Mean Girls 2” and the indie film “Rough Hustle”, as well as custom created placements written and recorded by the Placement Music Creative Team for NASCAR on FOX, and NFL on FOX. Most recently, the team was tapped to record music for Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva. Tammy is the President of The Recording Academy®, Atlanta Chapter (2010 – 2012). She is a newly elected National Trustee and was appointed by CEO, Neil Portnow to chair the National President Council, a position that oversees all 12 Recording Academy Chapter Presidents. She has been an elected leader with the organization since 2004. She is Co-President of Georgia Music Partners, a 501c6 not-for-profit organization that promotes the business of music, related technology, workforce and applicable education within the State of Georgia. She serves on the Board of Advisors for Girls Rock Camp ATL. Tammy and also as a consultant to Red Light Management for the emerging group von Grey. An award-winning entrepreneur, she received the Catalyst Magazine Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch Award in 2008. Beth Bachman, Esq. Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta Associate, The Sidman Law Firm Beth Bachman, a 30-year old native of Atlanta, Georgia, is an entertainment attorney at The Sidman Law Firm in Buckhead, working alongside veteran industry powerhouse Steve Sidman (formerly of Greenberg Traurig). Beth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her law degree from Georgia State University, where she was President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, as well as co-founder and President of the Be Your Own Boss Network, a group for entrepreneurial law students. Beth has been a NARIP loyalist ever since its Atlanta chapter launched in June 2010. Shortly after meeting her future employer at a NARIP panel in August 2010, Beth was hired by The Sidman Law Firm as its first associate, and specializes in all aspects of the music industry, from record deals to producer agreements to publishing contracts and everything in between. With her love for music and passion for learning, Beth shares the same critical mission as NARIP: to provide relevant and accessible music business education for all who seek it, and to help cultivate the next generation of music industry leaders and revolutionaries. WHEN Wednesday, April 18, 2012 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 A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking music placement opportunities. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 COST $15 for NARIP members $25 for Non-members 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). Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. 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: Placement Music NARIP SAE Institute of Technology Sidman Law Firm Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-02-23 | In ATL – Publishing Hit Songs
Publishing Hit Songs on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Atlanta The facts about one of the most lucrative parts of the music industry – revealed! To include a mock negotiation of a music publishing deal and a sample agreement. YOU WILL LEARN
Bruce Burch, Director, Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program Kennesaw State University. Former Creative Director, EMI Music Publishing and hit songwriter Steve Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm, LLC Stone Stafford, President, Prolific Music Publishing Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, February 23, 2011 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, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Attorneys and CPAs Anyone seeking to get publishing or enhance and make the most of a current deal. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. REGISTER NOW FREE for NARIP Members $15 for Non-members
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 info@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Stephen S. Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm, LLC Formerly Artist & Repertoire Director at TVT Records, Mr. Sidman established The Sidman Law Firm where he advises and counsels multi-platinum-selling and Grammy Award- winning recording artists, songwriters, record producers and mixers, as well as successful personal managers, corporate executives, record companies and music publishers, regarding transactions and various legal and business issues within the entertainment industries. In his practice he negotiates complex agreements throughout the entertainment industry (focusing on the music business), including product endorsements and a full range of agreements such as high-level recording, music publishing, record distribution, record producer, record mixer, guest and “side” artist deals, multi-artist furnishing, motion picture soundtrack agreements, music supervisor, personal management and talent agency deals. His practice includes copyright transfers, assignments, licenses (including master-use licenses, “sampling” licenses, synchronization licenses, “mechanical” licenses and the like) and registrations. Previously with Greenberg Traurig, Mr. Sidman also represents authors in the negotiation of book publishing agreements; advises and counsels celebrities and other public figures regarding various intellectual property issues and rights concerning the exploitation of their names and likenesses; advises industry-leading media, marketing and promotions companies regarding economic, business and legal issues related to the pursuit of new commercial opportunities and the establishment of new corporate ventures related to the entertainment, media and technology industries; and advises start-up technology companies regarding intellectual property licensing and business development strategies both within and outside of the entertainment industries. He is a member of the National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences; and Voting Member of the Country Music Association; a Member of the Board of Directors and Pro Bono Counsel for The Dallas Austin Foundation; a Member of the American Bar Association (Sports and Entertainment Law Forum); and a Member of the State Bar of Georgia (Entertainment and Sports Section). Mr. Sidman is included in the 2010 Best Lawyers in America, selected by Super Lawyers magazine (Rising Stars Edition, 2007 and 2009) and selected by Fulton County Daily Report as one of 12 Atlanta Attorneys On the Rise (August 2008).  Bruce Burch, Director, Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program Kennesaw State University. Former Creative Director, EMI Music Publishing and hit songwriter Bruce Burch has had success in many facets of the music business including as a hit songwriter, operating his own publishing companies of hit songs, working for a major music publishing company (EMI), and as an artist manager. Bruce served as Creative Director at EMI Music Publishing, the world’s largest music publisher with over a million songs in its catalog. At EMI he worked with artists such as Brad Paisley, Phil Vassar, Jamie O’neal, Darryl Worley, and Joe Nichols. He has gotten songs placed as a song-plugger on projects by Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and Aaron Tippin. Burch worked with EMI’s older catalog songs and secured cover recordings of the classic tunes of Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Todd Rundgren, and Tammy Wynnette. He has produced new demos of hit songs of Mac Davis, Billy Swan, and Tony Joe White (“Rainy Night In Georgia”) to update them for possible placement in today’s market. As a songwriter, Burch co-wrote two #1 singles for Reba McEntire, “Rumor Has It” and “It’s Your Call”. These two songs were also the album titles for two of Reba’s most successful albums. Burch also co-wrote songs on two other Reba albums, all of which have gone multi-platinum, selling well over 15 million records and CDs. He has also had top 10 songs on Billy Joe Royal (“Out Of Sight and On My Mind”), and T. Graham Brown (“The Last Resort”), a Top 20 song “Train Of Thought” recorded by Barbara Mandrell, and a Top 40 single “You Can’t Keep A Good Memory Down” recorded by John Anderson. Bruce has also had platinum and gold album recordings by George Jones, The Oak Ridge Boys, Collin Raye and Dan Seals. As a music publisher, Burch operated two companies, Burch Brothers Music and Bruce Burch Music. These two catalogs contain songs co-written by Burch and recorded by Aaron Tippin (Top Twenty Hit, “I Got It Honest”), T. Graham Brown (Top 40 hit “Wine Into Water), Faith Hill (Multi-platinum album recording “I’ve Got This Friend”), and his second Collin Raye recording (“It Could Happen Again” on Collin’s critically acclaimed Christmas album w/ Johnny Cash providing narration). Bruce has had songs recorded by artists as diverse as Wayne Newton, Cledus T. Judd, Tommy Roe, Slim Pickens as well as many others. Burch discovered, co-managed, and masterminded the beginning of Cledus T. Judd’s comedy career. Cledus has gone on to sell close to a million CDs. Bruce also authored a book “Songs That Changed Our Lives”. Two chapters of this inspiring book were picked to be included in the “Chicken Soup For The Soul” series of books. Amy Kurland, the owner of the Bluebird Café asked Bruce to write a chapter for her new book on the history of the Bluebird that has recently been released by a major book publisher. Recently Burch began a new chapter in his career as he was named Director of the Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program at Kennesaw State University.  Stone Stafford, President, Prolific Music Publishing After graduating from high school in 1989, Stone Stafford attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA by way of a music scholarship. While at Morehouse, Stone and four other classmates formed a singing group and were discovered by MC Lyte and signed to First Priority/Atlantic Records. While the recording career of the group was short-lived, Stone went on to write with such producers as Tony Rich, Dallas Austin, Shek’spere and former Bad Boy hitmen, Anthony Dent and J-Dub. In January 2000, Stone was selected to open and co-spearhead Sony/ATV Music Publishing’s new Atlanta office which became the #1 office in productivity of all the Sony U.S. offices (Santa Monica, Nashville, Miami and NY) with songs on such artists as B2K, Blu Cantrell, Monica, 702, Whitney Houston, Mandy Moore, and others both foreign and domestic, including TV and Film. In September 2004 Stone was hired as Sr. Creative Director for Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Productions and Dieniahmar/EMI Music Publishing where he was responsible for overseeing Mr. Dupri’s roster of writers and producers. While at Dieniahmar, he signed hit songwriter, Cristyle (Mariah Carey’s #1 song – “Touch My Body”, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Natasha Bedingfield, etc.). In 2008, Stone moved on to explore other ventures including A&R consultant for such labels as Atlantic Records and Justin Timberlake’s Tennman/Interscope Records. Currently, Stone is co-owner of Atlanta’s premiere recording studio, ICON Studios, that has become a favorite for several of the industry’s biggest producers, artists and record labels such as Akon, Justin Bieber, Monica, Musiq Soulchild, Asher Roth, DJ Khaled, Atlantic, Def Jam, Universal Records and many others. Stone is also owner of Prolific Music Publishing which has published songs on such artists as Justin Bieber, Keke Palmer, Stacie Orrico and Tiffany Evans. Eileen Tilson, NARIP Atlanta Executive Director, VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group (moderator) Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing & PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West launched her career in the music business. Groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: The Sidman Law Firm, LLC EMI Music Publishing Prolific Music Publishing / ICON Studios Kennesaw State University SAE Institute of Technology NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2010-09-22 | In ATL – Producing Hit Songs -w- Steve Lillywhite
You are cordially invited to NARIP’s Producing Hit Songs: A Conversation with Platinum Producer Steve Lillywhite on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at SAE Institute in Atlanta What do the following artists have in common?
This English Grammy award winning, platinum producer has distinguished himself as a hit-maker. He will speak to our group during this special session on Wednesday, September 22 about producing hit songs, artist development and bringing the best out of his artists. YOU WILL LEARN:
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Steve Lillywhite, producer Eileen Tilson, Executive Director, NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR for Tipping Point Entertainment (moderator) WHO SHOULD ATTEND Producers & Engineers Record & Music Publishing Executives Brand Marketing & Creative Advertising Executives Artist Managers, Artist Reps, Artists Music Attorneys, Concert Industry Professionals Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs WHEN Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:00 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break followed by select demo critiques 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST FREE for NARIP Members but please register below to save your space. $15 for Non-Members IMPORTANT NOTE Seating is limited, priority will be given to NARIP members. PAYMENT METHODS 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 818-769-7007 with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits. NARIP events sell out, advance registration is recommended. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION NARIP ABOUT STEVE LILLYWHITE  Steve Lillywhite is an English Grammy Award winning record producer. From his early work with Ultravox in 1976 through to the present day, Lillywhite has produced a variety of musicians including U2, Peter Gabriel, The Psychedelic Furs, Dave Matthews Band, Joan Armatrading, Matchbox 20, Simple Minds, Morrissey, The Rolling Stones, XTC, The Talking Heads, Big Country, Darius Danesh , The Pogues and The Smiths, through to Beady Eye and Evanescence in recent times. Lillywhite entered the music industry in 1972, when he worked as a tape operator for Polygram. He produced a demo recording for Ultravox, which led to them being offered a recording contract with Island Records. Lillywhite soon joined Island as a staff producer, where he worked with many of the leading new wave musicians. His first commercial success was with Siouxsie and the Banshees in August 1978, after producing their first single, “Hong Kong Garden”. During the 1990s, Lillywhite continued to produce Morrissey, but began to make his mark with albums by Travis, Phish and on multi platinum albums, including Under the Table and Dreaming, Crash, and Before These Crowded Streets by the Dave Matthews Band. In 1990, he co-produced U2’s Achtung Baby, along with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Flood. In 1991 he returned to Dublin to produce the debut album, A Sonic Holiday, with the Kilkenny based band, Engine Alley. He was also brought in to produce the debut (and only album) by The La’s. In 1996, he produced Phish’s Billy Breathes, and he returned to produce Joy in 2009. Lilywhite was featured as the subject for a BBC Radio 1 documentary series on record producers. In 2002, Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge invited him to become managing director. Lillywhite signed singer-songwriter Darius Danesh and executive produced his debut album Dive In, which spawned three Top 10 hits, and Mercury Records’ first number one in eighteen years. He signed Razorlight, and produced Jason Mraz’s Mr. A-Z. In September 2005 Lillywhite joined Columbia Records as a Senior Vice President of A&R. During his tenure he signed MGMT. Lillywhite collected consecutive Grammy Awards for Record of the Year with U2’s “Beautiful Day” and “Walk On.” In 2006, Lillywhite won three more Grammys: Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), Best Rock Album also with U2’s How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb; and a partial win for Album of the Year for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. In 2009, he began presenting a weekly radio show on East Village Radio called “The Lillywhite Sessions.” On 3 February 2010, Amy Lee of Evanescence announced on her Twitter that Lillywhite will produce their upcoming third album, which is expected to be released in late 2010. On 25 May 2010, the official Oasis Web site announced that Lillywhite was working with Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock on material for their new band Beady Eye. ABOUT EILEEN TILSON  Eileen Tilson is Executive Director of NARIP Atlanta and VP of New Media Marketing/PR at Tipping Point Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment career strategy company that works with its clients to maximize every opportunity to insure career success. Eileen started her publicity career in politics, before a fateful meeting with radio legend Leslie Fram and her husband (TPEG Founder and President) Lanny West, launched her career in the music business. Being groomed by some of the most respected professionals in the industry, Eileen quickly educated herself on the evolving music business, and specializes in social media and networking, viral marketing, and music 2.0. She divides her time between Atlanta and New York. Get connected. Stay connected. ___________________________________________________ The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
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| 2011-10-19 | In ATL – Music Producer Deal Mock Negotiation
Music Producer Deal Mock Negotiation Part of NARIP’s Art of the Music Deal Series: What Happens Before You $ign on the Dotted Line? on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA Top professionals wrangle a career-making music producer deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. In this session, three top experts face off in a live negotiation of a producer agreement. They come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most importantly, you will see HOW a producer deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal making! YOU WILL LEARN The right time to make a deal. Major areas of negotiation, including:
GUEST SPEAKERS Gabe Fleet, Esq., Greenberg Traurig Monica Tannian, President, Milk Money Consulting. Stephen S. Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm, LLC (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, October 19, 2011 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 Producers, Artist Managers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to make or enhance a career as a producer. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST $15 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members You need NOT be a NARIP member to attend. All are welcome. 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 jen AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Gabe Fleet, Esq., Greenberg Traurig Gabe Fleet focuses his practice on transactional entertainment matters, intellectual property matters and business representation in the music, film, television, hospitality, video game and digital media industries. His practice involves facilitating transactions and advising creative individuals in all aspects of the entertainment business, and he has experience representing recording artists, songwriters, producers, production companies, independent record labels, independent music publishers, actors and writers. Gabe’s practice also involves the licensing of music, film and other entertainment-related content on behalf of clients with digital media offerings, and the counseling of celebrities and new media clients with respect to the protection, use and monetization of copyrights, trademarks and publicity rights and other intellectual property and entertainment-related legal issues.  Monica Tannian, President, Milk Money Consulting Studio veteran Monica Tannian created Milk Money Consulting, Inc. after a several year stint managing Dallas Austin’s DARP Studios. She started the business to offer support services to the hardest working, least recognized craftsmen of the music business: engineers, songwriters and musicians. Monica got her start setting up band equipment, running lights and negotiating with club owners while managing Philly rock bands in the mid 80’s nights and working at the Bureau of Economics at the University of Delaware by day. Monica gave up the economics field when she found her niche as a studio manager at Kajem Recording. Tucked into an old school, blue blood suburb of Philadelphia, Kajem became an unlikely home for some of the biggest hard rock bands of the late 80’s, like Cinderella, Queensryche and Metal Church. Near the end of Monica’s time at Kajem, she met young up-and-coming producer Dallas Austin, who was recording the first Boyz II Men record. Several years later Dallas brought Monica in to reorganize and manage the faltering DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects) Studios. With her help, DARP Studios buoyed to the surface, fiscally and creatively, becoming one of the country’s top recording studios. Monica’s brainstorm for starting Milk Money was a desire to assemble a roster of good, capable engineers, and musician/songwriters to work with. Once she had her trusted crew, Milk Money started to offer its services to producers and studios. It has proven a successful venture. The Milk Money crew works with the best performers in the Industry and are routinely involved in Grammy winning projects. Monica Tannian – President Bio Studio veteran Monica Tannian created Milk Money Consulting, Inc. after a several year stint managing Dallas Austin’s DARP Studios. She started the business to offer support services to the hardest working, least recognized craftsmen of the music business: engineers, songwriters and musicians. Monica’s Background Monica got her start setting up band equipment, running lights and negotiating with club owners while managing Philly rock bands in the mid 80’s nights and working at the Bureau of Economics at the University of Delaware by day. Monica gave up the economics field when she found her niche as a studio manager at Kajem Recording. Tucked into an old school, blue blood suburb of Philadelphia, Kajem became an unlikely home for some of the biggest hard rock bands of the late 80’s, like Cinderella, Queensryche and Metal Church. Near the end of Monica’s time at Kajem, she met young up-and-coming producer Dallas Austin, who was recording the first Boyz II Men record. Start of Milk Money Several years later Dallas brought Monica in to reorganize and manage the faltering DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects) Studios. With her help, DARP Studios buoyed to the surface, fiscally and creatively, becoming one of the country’s top recording studios. Monica’s brainstorm for starting Milk Money was a desire to assemble a roster of good, capable engineers, and musician/songwriters to work with. Once she had her trusted crew, Milk Money started to offer its services to producers and studios. It has proven a successful venture. The Milk Money crew works with the best performers in the Industry and are routinely involved in Grammy winning projects. Monica balances her hectic business life with yoga and meditation which provide her an anchor of sanity. Monica also believes in service and has been working with her sister, Joyce, on a project called “Kenya: Water is Life.” to raise money to dig wells for much needed water in Kenya. Monica’s trusty Ridgeback, Coltrane is never too far from her side, gracing the studio and office with an air of dignity.  Stephen S. Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm, LLC Formerly Artist & Repertoire Director at TVT Records, Mr. Sidman established The Sidman Law Firm where he advises and counsels multi-platinum-selling and Grammy Award- winning recording artists, songwriters, record producers and mixers, as well as successful personal managers, corporate executives, record companies and music publishers, regarding transactions and various legal and business issues within the entertainment industries. In his practice he negotiates complex agreements throughout the entertainment industry (focusing on the music business), including product endorsements and a full range of agreements such as high-level recording, music publishing, record distribution, record producer, record mixer, guest and “side” artist deals, multi-artist furnishing, motion picture soundtrack agreements, music supervisor, personal management and talent agency deals. His practice includes copyright transfers, assignments, licenses (including master-use licenses, “sampling” licenses, synchronization licenses, “mechanical” licenses and the like) and registrations. Previously with Greenberg Traurig, Mr. Sidman also represents authors in the negotiation of book publishing agreements; advises and counsels celebrities and other public figures regarding various intellectual property issues and rights concerning the exploitation of their names and likenesses; advises industry-leading media, marketing and promotions companies regarding economic, business and legal issues related to the pursuit of new commercial opportunities and the establishment of new corporate ventures related to the entertainment, media and technology industries; and advises start-up technology companies regarding intellectual property licensing and business development strategies both within and outside of the entertainment industries. He is a member of the National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences; and Voting Member of the Country Music Association; a Member of the Board of Directors and Pro Bono Counsel for The Dallas Austin Foundation; a Member of the American Bar Association (Sports and Entertainment Law Forum); and a Member of the State Bar of Georgia (Entertainment and Sports Section). Mr. Sidman is included in the 2010 Best Lawyers in America, selected by Super Lawyers magazine (Rising Stars Edition, 2007 and 2009) and selected by Fulton County Daily Report as one of 12 Atlanta Attorneys On the Rise (August 2008). SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Greenberg Traurig Milk Money Consulting SAE Institute of Technology Sidman Law NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
Boyd “Flex Bowman, Artist Manager
Anisa Brenee is an entrepreneu’HER’, radio personality + entertainment host. Anisa is most recognized for her distinct voice on Hoodrich Radio with DJ Scream on 96.7 The BEAT in Atlanta, Georgia and influence with hip-hop, tobacco-free campaign Fresh Empire. Through building her brand, being an influence in her community and learning the ropes of the media industry, Anisa has found it imperative to pay it forward. Her best advice is to, “continue to do what you love and love what you do because you only live once!” 
Erinn Knight, Artist Manager, Booking Agent, INVT Only, NARIP Board Member & Panel Moderator
Erinn Knight is an artist manager, independent business consultant, show curator and music lover. Born and raised in Atlanta, Knight has an uncanny ear for production and a talented eye for branding. She has worked with artists in rock, hip hop, reggae, Afro-beat and soul. Currently she manages New Jersey Hip-Hop phenom Kaleb Mitchell. Through her years of working with independents artist she’s developed skills that help them turn their art into commerce. Erinn is passionate about bridging the gap between artists and gate keepers by teaching foundational business practices and simple industry hacks.
