Name:
Richard B. Jefferson, Esq.
Title:
General Partner
Company:
M.E.T.A.L. Law Group, LLP
Job Description:
I am an attorney who focuses on business and intellectual property law in the media, entertainment, technology, action sports, and lifestyle brand industries (M.E.T.A.L.).
Years in the record business: 15 years
Career Achievements:
Negotiated deals for many high profile talent and companies (I find achievement through the success of my clients)
Professional Goals: To head an entertainment or technology company.
Motto: “We Shape Businesses To Prosper”
Contact information:
Address: 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse 3
Tel: 323.289.2260 ext. 102
E-mail: richard.jefferson AT metallawgroup DOT com
Website: http://www.metallawgroup.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/metal_law
RSS Feed: http://www.metallawgroup.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml
Company
Hurewitz, Boschan & Co. LLP
Years in the record business
3
Title
Audit Senior
Job Description
Hurewitz, Boschan & Co. auditors have helped clients recover in excess of $100 million from royalty and participation compliance audits. Our combined 30 years of professional experience, international network of experts and sophisticated computer analytical skills yield reliable, timely and cost-effective results that exceed our clients’ expectations. Hurewitz, Boschan & Co. auditors efficiently analyze voluminous data, often excavating through layers of records to expose buried but critical information. We find calculation errors, errors in contract interpretation, and a variety of other mistakes that may otherwise remain undiscovered. For more information, please visit www.royaltyauditors.com.
Career Achievements
Hurewitz, Boschan & Co. auditors have helped clients recover in excess of $100 million from royalty and participation compliance audits.
Professional Goals
To help as many artists, producers, publishers, songwriters, etc. collect all of the royalties and payments due them.
Motto
Because getting it right matters.
Contact
Address : 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA
Tel : 310-556-7745
Email : kachhi@royaltyauditors.com
Title:
Owner / Founder, Agent, Manager
Company:
The Rosebud Agency
Job Description:
Agent, Manager, sometimes producer or executive producer
Years in the record business: 40 years
Career Achievements:
Co-Producer or Executive Producer on numerous Grammy nominated and Grammy winning projects.
Professional Goals:
To enable quality artists that personally move me to reach the broadest possible audience they can while maintaining complete artistic integrity
Motto:
No specific motto – I just try to do everything possible to help artists achieve their goals and to do so by pursuing what makes sense for each individual rather than following standard formulas
Contact information:
Address: P.O. Box 170429, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 386-3456
Website: http://www.rosebudus.com
Name:
Jeff Kaye
Title:
President
Company:
New Indie Artists
Job Description:
Discover new talent, produce/record and market their songs.
Years in the record business:
“I started in 1776 right after the first shot was fired.”
Career Achievements:
Successfully launched a non profit company “Arts & Education in Concert” and record label “New Indie Artists”.
Professional Goals:
New Indie Artists becomes the first choice for music in films and television.
Motto:
Family, friends then everything else.
Contact information:
Tel: 703.988.9705
E-mail: jeff AT newindieartists DOT com
Website: http://www.newindieartists.com
Name:
Michael Kealey
Company:
Motor Scout Music Publishing
Job Description:
Owner of independent music publishing agency, Motor Scout Music Publishing. We are an agency with a focus on developing artists and songwriters to maximize their creative talents and value.
Career Achievements:
Over a decade working in the music industry at master and publishing licensing. Promoted to creative manager and responsible for signing producers on two Grammy nominated albums for “Best Dance Albums”. Scouted and signed clients that have sold gold records as well as setting up co-writing sessions that have resulted in festival season anthems and heavy Beatport sales. I have spoken on more than a dozen music industry related panels in New York, Miami, Pennsylvania and California.
Professional Goals:
My professional goals are to expose the interesting, dynamic and creative talents of new artists and songwriters to the world. I want to contribute to the global culture by breaking talent that connects with audiences all over the world. By exposing the music and creativity of my clients and making their success a priority, I believe I will achieve everything I want to as an effect of being passionate about their art.
Motto:
My prerequisite for a client is that “I want to be a fan first.” I want to love the music first and everything else will fall into place. If I love it, the enthusiasm will come across when I speak about it.
Contact information:
(201) 210-1681
Michael@MotorScoutMusic.com
Pennsylvania
Title:
Owner / Producer / Engineer
Company:
Open Mind Creations
Job Description:
Top notch recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and support through every phase of the music creation process.
Years in the record business: Seven
Professional Goals:
“Bring peace to a war torn country using music.”
Motto:
“What you do is not as important as who you are. When you put people first, magic and creativity blossom.”
Contact information:
Address: 1101 Laveta Ter, #4, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tel: (310) 876-3749
E-mail: krishan_AT_openmindcreations_DOT_net
Website: http://www.omcreations.com/
Company:
Peter Kimmel’s Music Catalog
Job Description:
– Peter Kimmel is an Independent Music Licensing Professional and Composer Representative. – Peter Kimmel’s Music Catalog is a boutique catalog comprised of over 3000 music tracks and cues for Licensing to Media – Film, Television, Commercials, Trailers, et al. The Catalog contains a wide variety of music styles and genres including mainstream, indie, avant guard, and specialty genres, plus custom scoring, sound design, & orchestrations. Additionally, we have a nice little folder of traditional and original Christmas/Holiday songs, as well as a folder of outstanding cover tunes.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 55252
ph. 818-980-1039; cell/text 818-903-6518
peter.kimmel@sbcglobal.net
Company:
Happiness To Life
Title:
Artist
Job Description:
” Happiness To Life ” has become one of the hottest and impressive group in the State of Florida . King – his lead vocalist / guitarist is an accomplished musician who has been exposed to diverse musical styles . Composing , arranging , and performing his original materials is vital to King’s chemistry as an artist . ” Happiness To Life ” has just finished its first Indie Rock / Pop album Grew up in New York , he studied music theory , composing and arranging at Plattsburgh State University and LaGuardia Community College . He then moved to Lakeland Florida in 2000 and he stopped playing music while he went on to study biology at Florida Metropolitan University and became a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist . He further continued his study and then became certified in Modalities such as ultra sound , traction, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction etc. He opened up his own clinic and had been working there for the past nine years and now he is committed to only music . . Now here is a man who was raised in New York surrounded by myriads of musical influences . King has performed with tons of Rock and R&B bands : F.S.B. , Spirit 9 , Raging Storm to name a few and he is a very well known studio musician . He has been involved in the writing and releasing of several single songs in the style of Rock and R&B while playing with different bands . Now he is absolutely focused on his brand new Indie Rock / Pop album entitled ” I AM the WINNER ” which is Timeless with uplifting , positive , and encouraging messages . In the past King had also released an album of mix tunes with with the group name ” King Fernand Family ” which appealed to everyone’s taste and was an urban music with more than a smattering of soul , rock , and dance floor sensibilities . King has just finished his first Indie Rock / Pop album with the sound of a talented artist finding his true voice . King continues to go to the studio to compose other music for video games and television .
Career Achievements:
Produced and released a rap album for Castle made of Kings band in 1999. Released one house music single. Release a R&B / ROCK album .Played and toured with many bands in different genres . Countless studio session in different genres .
Contact Information:
8636126120
happinesstolife3@gmail.com
www.happinesstolife.com
Name:
Erik Koral
Title:
President/CEO/Founder
Company:
FanManager, LLC
Job Description:
Full Service Digital Marketing Company for Artists and Events
Years in the record business: 10
Career Achievements:
Working with Depeche Mode, Shakira, The Crystal Method, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Umphrey’s McGee, The Black Eyed Peas Movie, Phish 3D and tons of other exciting clients.
Professional Goals:
To take the FanManager brand to the next level by working with all different types of entertainment. Also to develop the best technology that anyone can use to help market your artist or brand.
Motto:
Treat your fans with respect and make it fun.
Contact information:
Address: 15335 Morrison Street #325. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: 310-714-7761
E-mail: erik@fanmanager.net
Websites: http://www.fanmanager.net
http://www.facebook.com/fanmanager
http://www.twitter.com/fanmanager
MANAGEMENT
Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio
http://www.mikemangan.com
Title:
Attorney
Company:
James A. Kuzmich, PLLC
Job Description:
Transactional attorney
Years in the record business:
I have been working with musicians for 10 years
Career Achievements:
Established a steady law practice in the entertainment industry.
Professional Goals:
To represent a first rate musical artist at the peak of his/her career
Motto:
“Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.”
Contact information:
Address: 633 E. Ray Road, Suite 106, Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Tel: (480) 422-4991
E-mail: jim_AT_kuzmichlegal_DOT_com
Website: http://www.kuzmichlegal.com
Title:
President
Company:
LOG Records
Job Description:
Managing and promoting our music catalog, artists and projects. Also I am the lead composer and producer.
Years in the record business: 14
Career Achievements:
Former Chief Financial Officer of NSOUL Records, composed music for The Oprah Winfrey Show, song placements for Dance Dance Revolution video game, TV shows on E!, TLC.
Professional Goals:
Producing quality music and media projects that have a positive impact in the marketplace and world community. Promoting diversity in the music business and media.
Motto:
“Life is more than music, but music can make our lives better”
Contact information:
Address: PO Box 35, Pasadena, Ca 91102
Tel: 626-344-8190
Website: http://www.logrecords.us
Name:
Frank Lambie
Title:
CEO
Company:
C-frankie Productions, LLC
Years in the Record Business:
15 years
Professional Goals:
To continue to work with the best talent and make world class music.
Motto:
Music is the food of life and breaks down all barriers. “Dare you to listen!”
Contact Information:
Address: 17310 Redhill Ave., Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: 949-428-8200
E-mail: frankie AT cfrankie.com
Web site: http://www.cfrankie.com
Title:
Singer/Songwriter
Years in the record business:
15
Career Achievements:
Two CDs and many digital singles
Professional Goals:
Music placement in film, TV, or ads
Motto:
It takes vision to see success, which is only around the corner.
Contact information:
Kristy Landgren
949-307-8757
sales@openupyourheart.net
openupyourheart.net
Los Angeles, CA
Name:
Jackie Langa (aka Jackie Shaw)
Title:
Manager, Legal Rights Clearance
Company:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Job Description:
Research, analyze and clear motion picture and television distribution rights for TCFFC, both domestic and international. Duties include evaluating contracts, chains of title, talent agreements, output agreements, distribution and acquisition agreements, recording and tracking rights information, database monitoring, researching rights to pre-existing material, and composing distribution rights reports for company-wide use.
ALSO
Title:
Owner
Company:
Jackie Shaw Management
Job Description:
Counsel and manage indie alternative/pop groups focusing on educating musicians to understand their role in handling their own business and administering their own music licensing, publishing, marketing, etc.
Years in Record Business:
20 years
Career Achievements:
1) Grammy co-nominee for “Most Original Album Cover Concept” for “Pass On This Side”, ESP Records.
2) As manager, mentored and directed the high school band “Another Man’s Trash” to achieve success as the national 2004 VH1/School of Rock Battle of the Bands Grand Prize Winners, with their Paramount produced music video of their prize-winning song being aired on VH1.
3) As musician, performed and/or recorded with various artists including Freddie Scott, David Peel, the MNM’s (Bomp Records), and Leslie Fradkin (of “Beatlemania” fame as George Harrison”)
4) As songwriter, wrote theme song for various television series pilots as well as 2 songs for original hit Broadway show (but immediately learned the importance of copyrights after legal entanglements ensued, thus thrusting me forward to pursue a legal education and career).
Career Goals:
My goal is to create a self-sustaining non-profit record company / publishing company / educational environment where musicians are signed to a label, on a limited basis, and can develop their creative sound while gaining skills in handling their own business and administering their own music licensing, publishing, marketing, etc. At the end of the musician’s term, I hope that we have helped them achieve self-sufficiency and success in this fast-changing worldwide music business.
Motto:
Follow your passion . . . but be prepared. ALWAYS do unto others as you have them do unto you because you were given your music gift to make sure this world is a better place.
Contact information:
Jackie Shaw Management
P.O. Box 4207
West Hills, CA 91308
JShawMgmt AT aol DOT com
Webpage: http://www.myspace.com/jshawent
Name:
Michael P. Lazarus
Title:
Founder & President, Lain Pulse Music Inc.
Company:
Lain Pulse Music Inc.
Job Description:
Publisher, Online Retailer and Record Label Owner. Oversees operations of a network of latin music websites.
Years in the record business:
Three
Career Achievements:
Launching a full web technology platform for latin music and music placement in television.
Professional Goals:
To grow the three company divisions in order to promote and deliver Latin music worldwide.
Motto:
Have the confidence to always continue making decisions, even if they are wrong.
Contact information:
Tel: (775) 230-6501
E-mail: michael AT latinpulsemusic DOT com
Web site: http://www.LatinPulseMusic.com
Title:
Singer-Songwriter
Company:
Good Ninja Records
Job Description:
I write, record and promote my own original music
Years in the record business: 15
Career Achievements:
Performed my first South By Southwest performance with ska band Mustard Plug, playing at the Whisky A Go-Go
Professional Goals:
To record and promote all of the songs I compose and to help other artists do the same.
Motto:
“Serve the song!”
Contact information:
Address: PO Box 3891 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: 310-801-6917
E-mail: jonleesongs_AT_gmail_DOT_com
Website: http://www.jonleesongs.com
Title:
Indie Artist / Producer / Video Editor-Producer
Company:
Primary Fusion Productions, LLC
Job Description:
Recording Artist / Producer / Jack-of-All-Trades
Years in the record business: Two
Career Achievements:
Two-time EMMY nominated Producer; Voice-over Talent for BBC animated series in the UK
Professional Goals:
To successfully break the Michael Lee Band as a mainstream artist and contribute to other artist musical/video collaborations
Motto:
“If It’s Not Fun, Why Do It?” -Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream mission statement
Contact information:
Tel: (310) 650-8775
E-mail: michaelleeband_AT_gmail_DOT_com
Website: http://www.MichaelLeeRocks.com
Name:
Ron Leeper
Title:
President
Company:
Sound Affair Mastering
Job Description:
Owner, Mastering Engineer
Years in the record business:
31
Career Achievements:
Ron studied audio recording and mastering at NYU Institute of Audio Research. Before opening Sound Affair in 1978, Ron was employed as a mastering and recording engineer at Quad Tech Studios and DCT Mastering. Over the years he has worked in some of the finest studios in both New York City and Hollywood.
Throughout Ron’s 31 years in the studio, he has found that his true passion is mastering. He has been mastering almost exclusively for the last 16 years.
Professional Goals:
It is our goal at Sound Affair Mastering for our clients to experience the best sounding representation of their music, that they have ever heard.
Motto:
“Do one thing at a time.”
“Do it correctly.”
“Finish it!”
Contact information:
Ron Leeper
Sound Affair Mastering
2727 S. Croddy Way, Suite G
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Tel: (800) 570-6656
E-mail: Ron AT SoundAffairLtd DOT com
Website: http://www.SoundAffairLtd.com
Name:
Andy Leitner
Title:
Founder & Managing Consultant
Company:
SevenTwoThree Group
Job Description:
Consultant for digital music distribution technology, strategy, and licensing
Years in the record business:
12
Career Achievements:
Co-founding Lumberjack Distribution, Inc. and leading its distribution operations and technology for a decade; most notably building its digital distribution services and strategy from 2003 through early 2007. Also, playing my first show at CBGB in 1995 and touring in Europe during the winter of 1996-97.
Professional Goals:
To continually be involved in thrilling new visionary projects, conjuring something where previously there was nothing.
Motto:
“Learn, innovate, and adapt.”
Contact information:
Tel: 567-277-6912
E-mail: andy.leitner AT gmail DOT com
Title:
Owner / President
Company:
Angel Diva Music
Job Description:
I am a producer / singer / songwriter / actor who develops artists. I take a singer and bring out the very best in him. I help design a recording package that fits the soul of an artist like a glove. I teach artistic technique that bridges the chest middle and head voice with a gospel belt. I write or co-write with or for the artist. I record with co-producers who will make artists shine in a top-shelf competitive package. My sessions are fun and productive.
Years in the record business:
30 years
Career Achievements:
Please go to my website and see my artists: http://www.angeldivamusic.com
Professional Goals:
Working with 16 Grammy winners and song placements that generate top dollar.
Contact information:
Tel: (818) 888-5885
E-mail: jan AT angeldivamusic DOT com
Web site:
http://www.angeldivamusic.com
Name:
Paul Loggins
Title:
Owner of Loggins Promotions
Company:
Loggins Promotion
Job Description:
Loggins Promotion is a full service radio promotion/marketing firm providing services to Top40/CHR, AC, Hot AC, Modern AC, Country, AAA, Alternative, Loud Rock, Urban(R&B), Rap/Hip Hop, Americana, Smooth Jazz/Jazz, and College markets. Loggins Promotion’s radio campaigns cover the extensive panels of reporting radio stations to Billboard, New Music Weekly, STS, FMQB, Music Row, and CMJ. Loggins Promotion operates at the highest level of efficiency and integrity, so that you receive maximum promotion, exposure, and attention. Loggins Promotion will also guide and assist you within the market of Film/video and television. We have an elite staff dedicated to Film/TV promotion so your music may be promoted to upcoming soundtracks and television shows.
Years in the record business:
28
Career Achievements:
Worked with many accomplished artists such as Jason Derulo, Kenny Loggins, Maroon 5, Train, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, John Mayer, Elton John, Mariah Carey, Carly Rae Jepsen, Miley Cyrus, and Tom Petty
Professional Goals:
Continue as leaders in the independent music revolution.
Motto:
“The #1 award winning radio promotion firm in the U.S.”
Contact information:
310-325-2800
lovetoentertain@yahoo.com
Website:
www.logginspromotion.com
Title:
President
Company:
Ue3 Promotions
Job Description:
Brand Marketing Executive/Radio Promotions Quarterback
Years in the record business: 15
For over ten years, Jennifer Lyneis crafted a solid expertise in consumer promotions and marketing for the music and entertainment industry. Her concepts in marketing recording artist through large corporate events attracted attention from record labels, movie studios and booking agents nationwide. “I believe we can bring new acts to the attention of the buying public with great rewards to corporate sponsors and all involved.” She has coordinated tour sponsorship for Miller Brewing Company, Heineken, TMobile, and Verizon to name a few as well as various charities benefiting arts and entertainment. “Aligning your artist with a major brand is a more effective way to bring it to the masses and current ever-changing market.” Jennifer’s work promoting acts to national radio has earned her Top 40 Promotion team of the year in 2003, Hot AC Record Promoter of the Year in 2004 and AC record promoter of the year in 2008. She has worked with Grammy award winning and nominated acts such as Jack Johnson, Brian McKnight, Nelly Furtado, and Barry Manilow to name a few as well as numerous up and coming acts. In 2011, Lyneis was nominated a Top 10 Music Brand Executive by NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals). Jennifer Lyneis has become a staple in the music industry as one of the most sought after radio promotion and brand marketing consultants. Lyneis is an ASCAP member as a songwriter and publisher through her publishing company Mascara Rain.
Contact information:
Address: PO Box 3478 Burbank, Ca 91508
Tel: 818-230-7781
E-mail: Jen_AT_ue3promotions_DOT_com
Website: http://www.ue3promotions.com
Name:
Lisanne Magnus
Title:
Artist Development Consultant
Company:
The Magnus Group
Job Description:
The Magnus Group is an Artist Development, Marketing, and Consulting Agency for independent artists and bands (including producers, DJ’s, and songwriters) who need professional advice to further their career.
Years in the record business:
5
Career Achievements:
Song placed on Cartoon Network 2012
Titles Held Include:
Student Services and Event Coordinator at SAE Institute of Technology- Atlanta
Marketing Director for GOLDEN the band
Urban Assistant at Atlantis Music Conference
Production Assistant at MTV Networks
Event Planning Intern at Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)
Stage Manager & Booking Assistant at Lenny’s Bar
Professional Goals:
To become a successful talent agent
Contact information:
Lisanne Magnus
323-300-4065
lisanne.magnus@gmail.com
Los Angeles, CA
Name:
Brenda Tamayo Manzanedo
Title:
Director, Manufacturing & Production Services for BMG Columbia House (full-time) / VP Marketing & Publicity SoJo Artist Management (part-time)
Company:
BMG Columbia House – Direct Group North America; SoJo Artist Management
Job Description:
Manage the manufacturing and production scheduling for BMG Columbia House’s compact disc operation. This encompasses over 2,500 new titles annually for inclusion in both direct mail catalogs and the BMG Music Service.com and YourMusic.com websites. In charge of all marketing and publicity initiatives for music artists on the SoJo Artist Management roster.
Years in the Record Business:
BMG Columbia House New York – 8 Years / Capitol EMI Los Angeles – 6 Years / SoJo Artist Management – 2 Years
Career Achievements:
I take pride in the fact that I am well-versed and experienced in a number of areas including product distribution and manufacturing, marketing and promotion, sales and retail.
Professional Goals:
I want to be part of the new music revolution and help bring the music business back to the forefront of the entertainment industry where it deserves to be.
Motto:
“A good day is any day that you’re alive.” – Paul Westerberg
Contact Information:
E-mail: brenda_sojo AT earthlink DOT net; brenda.manzanedo AT bertelsmann DOT com
Title:
Managing Partner
Company:
MasurLaw
Job Description:
Help clients make money with internet, mobile and traditional media
Years in the record business: 20
Career Achievements:
20 uninterrupted years helping to create new business models in digital, internet, mobile and traditional media
Professional Goals:
My passion is to help establish a robust economic ecosystem in digital media that supports creative works of all kinds and financially supports the artists who create them.
Motto:
“Let’s Go!”
Contact information:
Address: 101 East 15th St. 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003
Tel: (212) 931-8220
E-mail: smasur_AT_masurlaw_DOT_com
Website: http://www.masurlaw.com
Producer, Songwriter, Performer, Artist
Mavenne LLC ● mavenne.com ● @MavenneNow
Genre: Alternative with electro-pop production, female powerhouse vocals over layered vocal harmonies.
Strengths: As an artist who also produces and writes, I love the entire creative process. I tend to work independently, I have a 3-octave range and am often invited to top-line. Worked with Grammy-nominated producer Matt Bronleewe (Ruelle, Fleurie) and trailer music composer Simone Benyacar (Mission Impossible, Lord of the Rings).
Sounds like: Lana Del Rey, Marina, Sia, and Halsey. Sia’s vocal producer records my vocals too.
Views: Faraway Far 73K+ views (winner: CA Music Video Award)
Mavenne was named a Top 3 winner for Pop 2018 in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Session I) organized by Yoko Ono. A prolific composer of alternative and electropop music, singer-songwriter Mavenne exults in making use of every note of her three-octave range. In 2014, Mavenne received the VIP Choice Award for Best Singer in her age category at AMTC’s international Shine talent competition, an honor conferred by veterans of the record industry, Broadway, and Hollywood. 2015 saw her industry presence on the rise, as she was nominated a semi-finalist in the 8,000-strong International Songwriting Competition-sponsored “Unsigned Only” division (“Teen” category), and later that year, rising to the Top 3 in the Gospel Music Association’s national singer-songwriter competition for unsigned talent called “Immerse.” In 2018, she was globally ranked at #7 on ReverbNation’s Pop charts, & NATIONALLY at #6. In both 2019 and 2020, Mavenne was nominated one of the TOP 10 Alternative Artists in the International Acoustic Music Awards, by USA Songwriting Competition (open to electronic genres as long as voice or 1 acoustic instrument is featured). Mavenne just released her Nice To Meet You EP with the Faraway Far, winner in the third annual California Music Video Awards (2020).
Mark Mazzetti
President,
Record Company in a Box
Job Description:
A&R and Artist Development Consulting/Artist Management
Years in the record business:
26 years
Biography:
Mark Mazzetti is an internationally known music and entertainment executive with a significant history of creating Grammy Award Winning hit records which have sold 40 million+ copies world-wide. In late 2012, Mark was named Senior Director of Artist and Business Development at FANATTAC, a social media discovery platform that provides a unique social experience for music lovers. In this position, Mark is leading the expansion of the FANATTAC platform to connect new, up and coming and established musical artists and bands directly to their fans.
Mark has held positions as Executive VP, VP of A&R at A&M Records, Executive VP of A&R and Special Assistant to the Co-Chairman and President, A&M Records where Mark served as A&R executive for STING, JANET JACKSON, AMY GRANT, DISHWALLA, AARON NEVILLE and later, John Mayer (Sony/’Room For Squares’ album), Elton John’s “Made In England” (Rocket/single) –among many others. Having come up through the ranks as Pop Record Promotions Manager, Mark was instrumental in launching the radio successes of Sting, Bryan Adams, Amy Grant, Simple Minds, Janet Jackson and many others. Mark continues to work in the areas of: A&R, artist development, producing, mixing and co- mastering records; marketing and social media. Mark has an amazing anthology of successes that has led and influenced the creation and execution of national radio promotions, artist publicity, advertising and television campaigns and winning web events and contests, influenced the creation and execution of national radio promotion, publicity, advertising and television campaigns and web events and contests. He continues his career developing young artists through his A&R, Artist Development and Management venture: RECORD COMPANY IN A BOX (RCIAB). In late 2012, Mark was named Senior Director of Artist and Business Development at FANATTAC, a social media discovery platform that provides a unique social experience for music lovers. In this position, Mark is leading the expansion of the FANATTAC platform to connect new, up and coming and established musical artists and bands directly to their fans.
With so much activity and promise surrounding Mark’s new work at FANATTAC, he also closes a spectacular 2012 at RCIAB , as his UK artist, BRITROYAL completed their soon to be released EP with legendary Producer MIKAL BLUE (Colbie Caillat, OneRepublic) and alternative rock singer, producer: J.R. Richards, formerly of the A&M band, DISHWALLA. Screaming just a bit more than BRITROYAL, Metal rockers, RECOIL v.o.r. completed a successful solo tour through the US West Coast last fall and are now in the studio in their hometown of Sydney, Australia recording their 2nd album. Vienna based rock trio, SIREN CALL spent time in the US touring and have since returned to Austria to begin work on their debut EP for release in 2013.
Career Achievements:
Career entertainment and music executive offering rich history of success in talent acquisition, marketing and publicity and communications within the record industry and the larger world-wide entertainment industry. Served as VP of A&R at A&M Records for 8 years. Also served as Special Executive Adviser to A&M Records’ Chairman and Co-Founder, Jerry Moss for 3 years.
Documented success of selling millions of records and having chart-topping hit songs and albums as VP or Talent and A&R Executive handling the records and artistic careers of artists such as STING, JANET JACKSON, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, AARON NEVILLE, SIMPLE MINDS, BRYAN ADAMS, AMY GRANT and many others. Creative Consultant to JOHN MAYER for his Grammy Award Winning Debut Columbia album “Room For Squares.” Co-Producer of Grammy Nominated R&B Song of the Year for Aaron Neville. Co-Mastering credit with Grammy Award Winning audio and DVD mastering engineer, Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering) for STING’S ‘FIELDS OF GOLD/BEST OF.’ Established new independent record label, R&M Artist Records and the music publishing venture, Pelican Pointe Songs, home of rising indie band NATIONAL PRODUCT. Produced end title song for MIRAMAX film ‘UNKNOWN.’
Record Label Liaison between Grammy Award Winning Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis & the President of A&M Records for Communication and Public Relations between the Black Music Department and all other departments within A&M Records. Label Liaison with BET and MTV and VH-1 for issues related to touring; relationships with the artists including Sting, Janet Jackson and Amy Grant.
On-Air Television Spokesman for Mattel Toys for their 1998 and 1999 product lines sold on Home Shopping Network – reporting to former CEO and CFO, Jill Barad. On-Air Guest host for music CD’s and DVD’s on QVC featuring the music of Aaron Neville and other artists.
Accomplished Manager of domestic and international staffs/third-party licensors and vendors; world-wide music marketing and promotion experience; extensive producing, arranging, CD mastering, mixing records and music for records, television and film. Music Supervisor experience. Member of NARAS (Grammy Foundation), NARIP, AIMP among others.
Awarded: RADIO PROMOTION MAN OF THE YEAR (twice) – 1988 and 1989 from San Francisco’s leading Top-40 radio station, KMEL – while serving as Pop and Rock Radio Promotion man for A&M Records.
Professional Goals:
To Produce a Grammy Award Winning Artist; To establish a successful independent record and music publishing company as part of my current Entertainment company.
Motto:
‘To help artists achieve their own vision”
Contact information:
Mark Mazzetti
Tel: 213.369.0636
E-mail: mark AT recordcompanyinabox DOT com
Website: www.recordcompanyinabox.com
Company:
Answerman Management & American King Music
Title:
Owner
Years in the Business:
13
Job Description:
CEO of Answerman Management, Marketing and Promotion and CO-Owner of American King Music. Erik’s vast range of entertainment experience comes from stints at Interscope Records, Loud Records, #1 radio station Hot 97, Elektra Records as well as Jive Records serving in marketing and promotion roles. In 2006 Erik started Answerman Management, Marketing and Promotion signing his first artist MIMS to a 5 album deal with EMI/Capitol Records, serving as the Executive Producer for the album that grossed over $14 million. Since 2007, Erik has signed 3 of his clients to major recording deals generating over $18 million in revenue. Furthermore, he has successfully implemented strategic and progressive marketing initiatives over his 14-year career and is a proven leader in developing new revenue streams for ongoing businesses in the entertainment industry. In 2010 noticing the popularity of American Idol’s national television show and the market for gimmicky digital singles signed General Larry Platt to his American King Music imprint. His novelty record “Pants on the Ground” sold over 200,000 copies in 2 months landing it in the Top 15 on iTunes sales chart. Toward the end of 2010, Erik signed his client Baltimore POP R&B singer Wish to Jive Records distributed thru Sony Entertainment. In early 2013, he signed former Epic Recording artist Kingston Jamaican songstress Jovi Rockwell to a management agreement. He also serves as a consultant for Young Money/Cash Money recording artist Shanell as well as Grammy award winning producer DJ Blackout. Erik’s accomplishments range from negotiating multi million-dollar major recording and publishing deals to booking tours and negotiating licensing deals including the $9 million MIMS Microsoft Zune campaign.
Career Achievements:
– Youngest Northeast Regional Promotion & Marketing Manager during Elektra Records history – Executive Produced 2 major label albums at 28 years old that have grossed over $16 million for Capitol Records spawning a #1 worldwide record in 2007 selling over 5 digital singles and ringtones combined – Either signed or managed 4 musicians that grossed over $25 million for Major Labels
Contact Information:
erik.answerman@gmail.com
I’m a transactional lawyer for digital, entertainment, trademark (branding) and copyright clients. Four distinct, but related practice areas, in which I work with clients in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. So basically, I’m a creative lawyer for creative people and companies. What makes me different than other lawyers who practice in these areas? The difference is my unique experience, background and approach to helping my clients succeed.
What all this means is that in my case, “creative lawyer” isn’t an oxymoron.
Contact Details:
Address : Menes P.C. 12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90025-1030
P: 310.286.1313 F: 310.207.0954
Email : pmenes AT meneslawpc DOT com
Website : www.meneslawpc.com
Joshua Messick
Title:
Hammer Dulcimer Virtuoso, Producer, Composer, Performer
Company:
Joshua Messick
Job Description:
Session musician, acoustic music producer
Years in the record business:
10
Career Achievements:
2003 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion
Released 4 albums
Professional Goals:
To give purpose to the hammer dulcimer in many genres and cultivate its growth in modern culture.
Contact information:
Joshua Messick
7854303490
joshua@joshuamessick.com
www.joshuamessick.com
Cypress, TX
Name:
Kristen Meza
Title:
Social Media Manager
Company:
bBooth Inc.
Job Description:
Create a content strategy that includes original and engaging content across multiple social media platforms that increase overall brand awareness. Stay current with social media trends and tools – includes attending networking and educational events, reading blogs, and listening to podcasts. Maintain high customer retention by responding to all inquiries quickly and efficiently. Assists with producing/booking talent for weekly iHeartRadio show. Regularly attend events that feature bBooth artists and/or related content to the targeted demographic. Analyze and report social media actions on a reoccurring basis for successes and new opportunities.
Professional Goals:
To continuously grow in my knowledge of music marketing and develop the necessary skills to give longevity to an artists’ careers and eventually become and Artist Development Manager. I hope to eventually be able to discover new talent and help cultivate and fortify careers.
Career Achievements:
Enthusiastic and determined digital marketing strategist in discovering, promoting, and featuring new talent. Knowledgable event producer for live music events primarily in the greater Los Angeles area. I have previously have worked on various marketing campaigns for major recording artists including Mary J. Blige, J.Cole, Snoop Dogg, and Leon Bridges. Currently continue to freelance on special projects on a as-need-basis while supporting bBooth Inc., a talent discovery company, as the Social Media Manager. Additionally, I contribute to LA Music Blog as a writer- covering live shows, reviewing albums, and breaking new artists.
Contact Information:
562-822-3329
kristen@mezanet.com
Name:
Natasha Miller
Title:
President
Company:
Entire Productions, Poignant Records
Job Description:
President, Marketing Director, Jazz vocalist and violinist.
Years in the record business:
Eight
Career Achievements:
Natasha Miller is the president of Entire Productions, an entertainment production company and Poignant Records, an independent record label and is currently holding the position of the Marketing Director at the Jazzschool in Berkeley, CA. She is an award winning jazz vocalist, and classically trained violinist who has released 4 CD¹s.
Professional Goals:
Have a thriving business on both the east and west coast. Help talented people succeed.
Motto:
Walk a straight line and be the best you can possibly be.
Contact information:
Tel: 510.543.4112
E-mail: Natasha AT entireproductions DOT com
Websites:
http://www.entireproductions.com
http://www.poignantrecords.com
http://www.natashamillerweb.com
Title:
Entertainment Industry Technology (EIT) Program Coordinator
Company:
Central Arizona College
Job Description:
Create and coordinate degree programs for students wanting to enter the music entertainment industry.
Years in the record business: Three
Career Achievements:
2008 George Fridell Excellence in Teaching Award on the Central Arizona College campus and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for Community College Faculty.
Professional Goals:
Develop a state of the art educational program to provide students with the tools they will need to succeed in the modern entertainment industry, as well as, providing the industry with creative and highly trained employees.
Contact information:
Address: 8470 N. Overfield, Coolidge, Arizona, 85128
Tel: 520-494-5399
E-mail: rick.moore_AT_centralaz_DOT_edu
Website: Central Arizona College – Entertainment Industry Technology (EIT) Program
Name: Shaun Moore
Title: Record Producer/Songwriter
Company: Eleventhgrademusic
Job Description:
Member of THE RECORDING ACADEMY, AkA The Grammy’s & NARAS, better known to
the world as THE GRAMMY’S; The most respected and most prestigious BRAND in
music.
Record Producer | Song-writer | Multi-instrumentalist | Musical Director |
Musician with a rich and diverse background of experience essential for
creating tangible Music, Art, and IP across the entire creative space.
Tangible works across different genres and platforms in the Music &
Entertainment Industry for Song, Film & TV, and new Media from creation to
copyright.
Signed to SESAC, The most exclusive and innovative Performance Rights
Organization company in the world.
Professional Member of The National Association of Record Industry
Professionals (NARIP). The largest Music Business network in the world.
Owner of Eleventhgrademusic, a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Certified by the State of Georgia in all levels of Music Education.
Years in the Record Business:
10
Career Achievements:
Member of THE RECORDING ACADEMY, THE GRAMMY’S
Member of The Grammy Team who met with Congressional Members of Congress in
their office on behalf of all music creators in Grammy’s in My District
initiative October 14th, 2015.
Performed with The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Performed with The Mississippi Opera
Performed with The Mississippi Chorus
Worked and written with Grammy-Nominated Super Producer Nitti (8Ball MJG,
Boyz N Da Hood, JD, Yung Joc, Diddy, T.I., etc)
Worked and written with Grammy-Winning Songwriter | Rapper | Musician
Khalil “Cassius D Kalb” Walton (Bruno Mars, Needles, etc)
Worked with Grammy-Winning Producer | Music Executive Street Symphony (Rick
Ross, Yo Gotti, Trina, Scrappy, Lecrae, etc)
Working with Grammy-Award Winning Multi-Platinum Producer Anthony Dent
(Puff Daddy, Diddy, Bad Boy Records, Destiny’s Child, Faith Evans, Game,
Mary J Blige, All Major Record Labels, etc)
Worked with Grammy-Award Winning Legendary Multi-Platinum Record Producer
Tony Dofat (Diddy, Bad Boy Records, All Platinum artist)
Working with Multi-Platinum Hit Songwriter Big D The Writer (Usher, Ciara,
Trey Songz, Mary J Blige, PussyCat Dolls, etc.)
Worked and performed with Multi-Platinum Artist David Banner
Worked and performed with Multi-Platinum Artist Chingy
Worked and written with James Worthy- Producer | Mix Engineer, ROC NATION
Worked and written with GPHONIX-Producer | Mix-Mastering Engineer, ( Kandi
Burrus, Gerald Levert, Qt Jazz, Yung Joc)
Working with Villo- Producer | Song-writer, (Trinidad James, Rich Homie
Quan, Logan Bradford, etc)
Working with Gerri H-Artist Manager | Manager, Soul Asylum Studios Atlanta
Working with BeiUnik-Award Winning Engineer | Producer | Song-writer, Soul
Asylum Studios Atlanta
Worked with Xavier Hayes- Engineer | Mix Engineer, The Blue Room Studios
Atlanta
Worked and written with Trevin Hunte- RnB Artist (The Voice)
Worked with The Gorfaine / Swartz Agency Inc (Premiere agency for artist,
song-writers, Film and TV composers representing some of the top gross
selling movies in the industry)
Worked with BillBoard Magazine’s Top Atlanta Entertainment Attorney & Judge
Monica Ewing Esq. (Ciara, 112, Gucci Mane, Spare-change, Usher, Jagged
Edge, The Artist Factory, Hiriam Hicks, and many more)
Working with Music Industry Executive Donyale Walls (The Blue Print Group,
Cortez Bryant, Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, TI, Hit-Boy, and many more)
Worked with ET Brown SESAC Headquarters Nashville Tennessee- song
registration and splits for song-writers and publishers
Working with Julie Mckinley SESAC Coordinator Atlanta- song registration
Worked with Ben Torres SESAC Atlanta- song publishing
Spoke at SAE Atlanta during in class study for students working on degree
program
Worked with the Emory University Department of Music- Atlanta GA
Professional Goals:
To expand myself and Brand as a Record Producer and Businessman. To achieve
a lot of the successes that those before me and those currently have
achieved at the highest levels in the Music Business and Entertainment
Industry. In addition to that, creating a bigger and brighter future for
myself and those I work with.
Motto:
Take your passion and drive seriously, so those whom you encounter can
experience the same from you. They will know you really want the success.
Contact Information:
678-713-6239
www.reverbnation.com/shaunmoore
www.instagram.com/11thgrademusic
Title:
Partnering CEO, Producer, Songwriter and Artist
Company:
Busin Da Devil/ Ugroove Music
Job Description:
Everything that is needed to get the product and buzz out
Years in the record business: Five
Career Achievements:
To be the Best I can be not a duplicate of anybody else.
Motto:
“We can, we will!!”
Contact information:
Address: 9009 North Loop East Ste. 205 Houston, Texas
Tel: (713) 598-1216
E-mail: sheeshee88 AT yahoo DOT com
Website: http://www.myspace.com/mssheliamoore
D. Burgundy Morgan, Esq.
Title:
Entertainment Attorney
Company:
Law Offices of D. Burgundy Morgan
Job Description:
Entertainment law, transactional and litigation
Years in record business:
21 years total (performing artist since 1986. Record marketing and promotion at Mo’ Better Music from 1991-1998. Entertainment attorney from 1998 to the present – Pepperdine University School of Law).
Career achievements:
Morgan’s band Riddle the Sphinx are up for consideration in four different categories on the Grammy Entry Nomination List for the 2008 Grammy Music Awards. She is a Graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and a member of the State Bar of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the United States District Court of Michigan, Western Division. Morgan holds two undergraduate degrees in Music from William Paterson University and Raritan Valley College, with applied music in Classical Guitar and Jazz Piano, respectively. She is also a longtime Music Business instructor at Musician’s Institute.
Contact information:
Law Offices of D. Burgundy Morgan
Tel: (310) 858-5563
E-Mail: BurgundyMorgan AT aol DOT com
Title: Attorney at Law
Company: Morris Music Law
Job Descripton: Music lawyer providing comprehensive personalized services to music professionals such as solo artists, bands, indie record labels, music publishing companies, and film/TV/radio/web/new media entities.
Years in the record business: 7
Career Achievements: Founder of Morris Music Law, a boutique music law firm. Composed, produced, recorded, mixed, and self-released two LPs.
Professional Goals: Help clients protect their rights and enable them to establish the most possible revenue from their endeavors.
Motto: Comprehensive legal services for musicians and other music industry professionals.
Contact information:
Address: 475 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: 310-439-3737
E-mail: jmorris AT morrismusiclaw DOT com
Web site: www.morrismusiclaw.com
Q & A with Jesse Morris
How did you get started in this line of work?
I am a musician and performer. I played music when I was in law school at UC Hastings in San Francisco, and helped on the business and legal side for my band and for musician friends. Later I clerked for the Superior Court in San Francisco. Musician friends called and asked me to do music law related work back in Los Angeles. I finished my clerking duties and moved back to L.A. where I am originally from. I decided to start my own practice to focus on representing musicians and music professionals because they need help to make sure that the contracts they enter into are good for them and that their rights are protected.
Describe your job, a typical day.
Every day is different. One day could be calling up a record label, negotiating a contract, checking in with the band, telling them what happened with negotiation, revising the contract and sending it back to record label. Another day could be going out to a show, seeing a new band, and talking with them. It depends on the client and the case for each day. It is primarily negotiating or drafting contracts, dealing with intellectual property rights or helping people set up music-related business.
Challenges?
The challenges are coordinating people and writing in a language that people understand because many people have a fear of signing contracts. Then there are the challenges of time. There is a lot of work and limited time, and you have to keep a balance between work and home life. There are the challenges of international law because laws are different within each country. I am optimistic about these challenges. It’s a new world with the Internet, there are so many interactive applications and opportunities for new revenues to access, not to mention new music.
Favorite part of your job?
To see the gratification of my clients when I have done a good job for them. When we sign a contract, when their music gets on the big screen, when there is a product of the negotiation. To see the final result, music coming out and being performed and played, that’s my favorite part, and to contribute to music getting into the world.
Hardest part of your job?
Coordinating people’s schedules and time. People are so busy.
What would make your job easier?
No traffic would make my job easier, especially in L.A.
How has the landscape changed in the music law sector in the last 5 years?
During the last five years so much more appears on the Web. The music Industry is constantly changing and we are experiencing a new era of popular music. There are tons of TV and film music placement opportunities for artists. I am glad that I’m in L.A. This was the first year that there were more sales digitally than physically. We are going to continue to see the trend move more towards digital, web, smart phones.
Which companies or people do you admire in this business?
Gary Greenberg is a music attorney and a solo practitioner. The Smeezingtons, which includes Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine. I enjoy the sense of humor in their songwriting and performance.
Where do you see opportunities in this sector? Threats?
I see nothing but opportunity in the music industry. It is open for people to make great music, contribute to great music, profit, and use the benefits of the music.
Are you hiring? If so, what qualities would the ideal candidate need to have?
I am looking for interns. Ideal candidates would be interested in learning about music law and representing musicians, bands and music folk in the industry. He/She should want to help musicians, bands and professionals. He/She likes to go to shows, and enjoys and appreciates good music.
What advice would you give to someone entering this area today?
Stay positive. Keep going, it is a lot of work. Follow your passions. Treat everyone with love and respect.
How has NARIP helped you and what more can we do?
NARIP has helped me to connect with other music industry people at NARIP brunches and other events. It’s a good place to interact with others in the business who are looking to network such as managers or songwriters. I have been able to connect with several people from NARIP events. I will continue to attend NARIP events which are useful in terms of connecting with potential clients and other people that could help my clients.
Any final thoughts?
I am excited and passionate about music and helping people in the music industry. A lawyer is an asset to a successful music team, and I plan on being part of championship teams.
Name:
Allen Mostow
Title:
Personal Artist Manager
Company:
IMC (Int’l Mgt Consultants)
Job Description:
Artist Manager
Years in the record business:
38 years
Career Achievements:
Alive & Kicking, Capitol Records (late ’60s)
Record Deals:
Fortune (2) WB & MCA
Motion Picture Soundtracks:
Top Gun, Over The Top, Last American Virgin
Current Client:
Audra Hardt
Professional Goals:
Get Audra Hardt arrested (so to speak).
Motto:
No matter where you go, there you are. Just BE there.
Contact information:
Address: 2934 1/2 Beverly Glen Circle #304
Bel Air, CA 90077
Tel: 310-704-5693
E-mail: allen AT mostow DOT com
Web site: http://www.AudraHardt.com
Mr.Ghoust
Title:
Record Producer
Company:
Ghoust Music Group LLC
Job Description:
As a Producer:
-Responsible for the entire musical recording process.
-Helping choosing the right songs for the artist.
– Help the artist get the best quality production.
-Help bring out the best out the artist.
-Direct the entire recording process from start to finish.
As a Production Company:
-Help develop artists and songwriters to a commercial success.
– With the master recording we will shop deals for the recording artists or songwriters.
– With master recording we will push out the recording to the public, the artist target market.
– With the master recording we will get the recording distributed to retail stores. Digitally and physically.
Years in the record business:
3
Career Achievements:
N/A
Professional Goals:
My aim is for a successful and commercial recording. I want to become a major producer with an amazing track record.
Motto:
-“If you believe it, it will happen.”
-“The mind is an amazing thing.”
Contact information:
Mr.Ghoust
6784976021
okeem18@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mrghoust
Atlanta, Ga
Name:
Carlos Cortez Muhammad
Title:
CEO/Founder/Manager/Publisher/Songwriter
Company:
Egyptianman Entertainment Group/Egyptianartist Management/ May Peace Be Upon You Music (ASCAP)
Job Description:
Place music in Film/TV and with newly signed and known artists also shop artists to record labels etc.
Years in the record business:
15 years
Career Achievements:
Placed tracks with several Producers around the country for MTV on the highly syndicated show “PIMP MY RIDE”, Signed licensing deal with “Paul Cooke Music” founding member of Sade
Professional Goals:
Want to help my music producer I manage more music placements in Film/TV, Video Games, Advertising, Publishing deals, established and newly signed Artists
Motto:
Don’t ever let anyone tell you “You Can’t Do It”. It’s only because they can’t do it.
Contact information:
Tel: 480-961-8727
E-mail: emeg AT gmx DOT com
Website: http://egyptianmanentertainmentgroup.com
Name:
LaMar Noble
Title:
CEO / Music Publisher / Artist Manager / A&R
Company:
At Large Entertainment / Still At Large Music Publishing / Crush Proof Studios
Years in the record business:
15 years
Career Achievements:
Breaking artists such as Stack Cheese, Ms Karma, Bobby Makk, Alias Tone, Chunk ,Dot Jean BIV Da KID, Pill Clinton and Cash Only under the At Large Ent. label in the independent music scene. Releasing Ad Kapone of the legendary group Totally Insane with his first solo album “The K Word” this year on At Large Entertainment. Look for more hot music coming from all these artist in 2009. Our myspace pages can be accessed through http://www.myspace.com/bigbusiness101.
Professional Goals:
One of our goals is to score a music on a blockbuster, independent film or T.V. show and also to land a P&D (Press & Distribution) or publishing deal with a major label etc. We also have about 5 producers Staggmota.com, Dot Jean, Tre Traxxx, B Jada and Black Mook that are signed to Still At Large Muisc Publishing that produce most of the music for our artist.
Motto:
We Out Here! Go hard or Go Home. At LARGE: Where Music Lives.
Contact information:
Address: At LARGE ENT. P.O. BOX 51353
PALO ALTO, CA 94303
Tel: 650 776-2922
E-mail: BIGBUSINESS101 AT GMAIL DOT COM
Web site: UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bigbusiness101
Company:
Feature Sounds/Lady Marmalade Music
Title:
Music Publisher/Songwriter
Years in the Business:
30+
Job Description:
Indie Music Publisher and songwriter. I place songs and tracks in film and TV and with major recording artists and write songs for major artists. I have also started a voice over company.
Career Achievements:
I started my career as a songwriter and artist and was signed to Warner Chappell in Scandinavia. After that I studied in the US and took a BA in Music at MI and also Publishing, A&R and Songwriting courses at UCLA. 2002 I started my first independent publishing company; Lady Marmalade Music; featuring my own songs, and in 2004; Feature Sounds, featuring other composers’ songs. I have placed music in; Fast and Furious video game, in MTV, HBO, CBS, ABC etc. and had major artists releases, such as on Super Junior’s last Christmas album and other Asian artists. Movie releases; “A Dennis the Menace Christmas”, “The Perfect Holiday”, First Dog, How to Go Out on A Date in Queens, Lost on the B Side, 29 and Holding, Light years Away, the opening song credit in “The Beautiful Beast”. As a songwriter I recently co-wrote the # 1 single for Marta Sanchez; “Mi Cuerpo Pide Pas” (Universal Spain) and have a Billboard dance cut with the song “Faith” (Universal) and with Luttenberger & Klug (Warner) . I recently released 5 songs in Asia and one ring tone. Other achievements; voice overs.
Career Goals:
My goals is to focus more on song placements to major artists, and also in film and TV and commercials, since I have had most success with songs in general over the years, and recently got many placements in Asia. I also started a voice over company, that will go hand in hand with my intention to produce music for advertisement and jingles etc.
Contact Information:
818 505 1816
irene@featuresounds.com
http://www.featuresounds.com
Name:
Frank Pescod
Company:
Solebay Music
Job Description:
I run a company called Solebay Music, we are a bespoke music writing and production company based in the UK with a high end recording facility, a top team of writers and a strong investor partnership. We currently score music to brief for brands, tv, film, adverts, radio, games, apps and online media. We also work closely with film and video specialists.We have worked with some large brands on a worldwide basis such as Harley Davidson, Nokia, Playstation, Triumph and River Island, as well as the BBC, Masterchef, Bargain Hunt, Place in the sun, Homes under the hammer and many more. We are a one stop shop for music from licensing to completion. We also have representation in the US.
Years in the record business:
12 years
Career Achievements:
I Made an album with top music producer Sam Williams ” Supergrass, Plan B, Kula Shaker,” at the age of 18.
I ran Oxford’s most successful independent music venue The Jericho Tavern for 4 years at the age of 21.
I got Stornoway on 4 stages at Glastonbury 2010, which lead to a Jools Holland appearance and a recording contract.
I then set up a charity called ‘I Made This’ using music and creativity to boost self esteem in young people.
I am now the director of my own company Solebay Music Ltd started in 2011.
Professional Goals:
To make Solebay Music into the UK’s leading bespoke music production company for commercial use.
To make Jack Pescod a known composer and pianist worldwide breaking him in to feature film scores.
Motto:
Be nice and treat others how you wish to be treated.
Try and give everyone what they want in a deal and no one will have a problem.
Name:
Randall Aubrey Petrie, Esq.
Title:
Principal
Company:
Dread Brothers Entertainment, LLC
Dread Brothers, LLC is a boutique consultancy established to present top industry executives of music, film and television carefully selected product befitting their personal attention and typical of the talents which inspired Stevie Wonder to hire Randall A. Petrie, Esq. as in-house counsel and Steven M. Jones as his producer so many years ago.
Years in the record business:
15
Career Achievements:
– Negotiated an administration deal between Instantly Published, LLC and Warner Chappell UK.
– Negotiated a pressing and distribution deal with Pinnacle Records UK.
– Negotiated recording agreement between Instant and EMI records for the “45 King” album deal.
– Drafted and negotiated License Agreement to Def Jam for Jay-Z’s multi-platinum selling “Hard Knock Life” title track selling over 7 million units.
– First attorney to clear a sample from a Broadway play, “Annie”, for use in a multi-platinum selling Hip Hop rap song.
– In-house counsel for Stevie Wonder, included such duties as negotiating and drafting major artist appearance and performance agreements for U.S. and international; celebrity endorsement agreements; celebrity right of publicity license agreements; songwriter’s agreements; artist work-for-hire agreements; promotional rights clearances; copyright filings; contract tracking; guild filings and many other proprietary confidential industry related services.
– Negotiated and drafted TV license agreement with Japan’s NHK for Stevie’s songwriting, appearance, and performance for Japan’s National Celebration for New Years.
Professional Goals:
My goal is to continually participate in and contribute to that which is lasting and good in the entertainment industries of music, film, and television.
Motto:
Dread Brothers Entertainment, LLC is blessed with the experience to exercise the virtues of patience and tenacity. The former in waiting for and recognizing the right product and the latter in relentlessly working to realize its potential.
Contact information:
Randall A. Petrie, Esq. – Principal
Dread Brothers Entertainment, LLC
468 N. Camden Drive, Suite 420
Beverly Hills, California 90210
Tel: 310-858-5550
E-mail: rpetrieesq AT dreadbrothers DOT com
Website: http://www.dreadbrothers.com
Name:
Rebecca Pippin
Title:
Music Marketer/Intern
Company:
GBC, Inc
Job Description:
Responsible for handling all aspects of music marketing including on-line marketing, advertising, recruiting, sales, and music research including heavy phone contact. Also handled various intern type tasks such as: handing out flyers for events, assisting in production, research, and artist management.
Years in the record business:
4
Career Achievements:
Have assisted in managing several artists, working with the manager to help develop the artist’s career in which they have gone from local acts to a much broader, national touring artist and well on their way to achieving their career goals.
Have done promotion and marketing for various music companies, which increased their sales by 35%.
Professional Goals:
I plan to begin working with a music company, where I can utilize my skills and abilities while learning everything I can about the industry and running a music business. And, work my way up to become an artist manager, where I can provide up and coming artists with the ability to make a name for themselves and reach their career goals, which is what I love to do.
Motto:
Music is my passion, it is what I love most and what I do best. Making people’s dreams come true is why I am in this business.
Contact information:
Rebecca Pippin
765-488-1087
Rebfancy2002@msn.com
Centerville, IN
Title:
VP Business Development/Manager The Death of Jason Brody
Company:
Ozone Online
Job Description:
Online Marketing Executive/Band Manager
Years in the record business:
18
Career Achievements:
Working with such exciting artists as Tricky and Pulp. Getting my own band Bender signed to Columbia.
Professional Goals:
Navigating the changing new media landscape.
Motto:
If it’s rock don’t fix it.
Contact information:
Adam Pollock
4701 Doyle #7
Emeryville, CA 94608
(917) 846-2642
adamp007 at earthlink.net
Name:
Lisa Pressman
Title:
President
Company:
Opus Fromus
Job Description:
I am a pianist, vocalist, composer, producer and publisher at Opus Fromus.
Also a poodle walker and giver of poodle treats!
Years in the record business:
15
Career Achievements:
Married to Tim Ponzek (pianist, guitarist, vocalist, composer/arranger, producer/engineer at Opus Fromus) and together we have created, produced and released 12 recordings worldwide (with many more to come!) in several genres – Jazz/New Age/Inspirational and Country/Americana. I have a very distinct “vocalise” style (singing without words) that is a feature on 3 of my records: Expecting Miracles, Tomorrow The World and If The Sky Was Home. I am also featured as a “vocal choir” on several Tim Ponzek recordings, including Beautiful Rain and Every Room An Ocean View. In addition to recording, we have been performing musicians forever.
Professional Goals:
To connect our music with the world.
Motto:
If it involves dark chocolate and coffee, we are there!
Contact information:
Lisa Pressman
602-906-4060
Lisa@OpusFromus.com
http://www.OpusFromus.com
Phoenix, AZ 85064
Composer
Company:
AR3 Music
Job Description:
Music Writer for Pop/Rock/New Country songs, also instrumentals for TV/Movie Soundtracks including Pop/Light Classical/ Light Jazz / Choral (from Bach to Cage), and A-tonal
Years in the record business:
30 years
Career Achievements:
Live performances all around the Midwest and Southern California, songwriter with well over 500 hundred songs, written soundtracks including the Discovery Channel’s Top Ten Roller Coasters, many ice skating music pieces for amateur contests and performances, custom music pieces for corporate events, etc.
Professional Goals:
To be involved in scoring movie soundtracks – all facets, and to write successful pop songs
Motto:
“You Must Do the Things You Think You Cannot Do” –Eleanor Roosevelt
Contact information:
Address: Art Rautenberg, PO Box 491, Simi Valley, CA 93062-0491
Tel: (805) 915-7648
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Rautenberg-Music/134052713311892
Email: Artr3_AT_aol_DOT_com
Art_AT_ar3music_DOT_com
Title:
General Manager
Company:
Magnolia Red
Job Description:
I am part owner / partner in the company. We have four facets of the company: 1) artist 2) management, 3) music production, 4) publishing & consulting. I manage one of our artists as well as provide much of the financial management company structural support and process management.
Years in the record business: One year
Career Achievements:
I’ve made it a year! None yet, but I am hopeful about the artists we’re working with and believe in the products they have to offer. My partners are another story – they have much to brag about!
Professional Goals:
To be part of a team that creates quality music and entertainment without losing the integrity of the creative process or the person. And to be part of something that extends beyond the money we make or the products we can brag about; my hope is that the message of our music and how that is used benefits the listeners and is a platform to affect change.
Motto:
Life goes on – it is fleeting and short, so enjoy it and do something significant (which may not be measurable to anyone other than yourself)!
Contact Information:
Address: 32302 Tamina Road Suite A1, Magnolia, TX 77354
Tel: (832) 934-1104
E-mail: katie AT magnoliared DOT com
Website(s): http://www.magnoliared.com
Name:
Bernard M. Resnick, Esq.
Title:
Tai Pan (which means “supreme leader” in Chinese)
Job Description:
Entertainment Attorney
Years in the record business:
25
Career Achievements:
Bernard M. Resnick, Esq.’s firm has earned over 75 gold, platinum, multi-platinum, Billboard #1, Eurovision and/or BDS Certified Spin awards for deals the firm has negotiated and drafted on behalf of the firm’s clients, representing sales of over 75,000,000 records. The firm’s clientele ranges across many styles and genres of talent, encompassing recording artists, songwriters, record producers, agents, managers, filmmakers, financiers, internet website designers and operators, professional athletes, etc. Clients of the firm vary from “baby bands” and neophyte filmmakers to gold and platinum-selling recording artists, producers and songwriters, Grammy award winners, members of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, record labels, international entertainment businesses, and publicly-traded companies. In addition to the standard fare of recording, publishing, production and management deals, the firm regularly places client music in television programs, movies, and video games. Mr. Resnick is also a musician, songwriter, record producer, music publisher and manager.
Professional Goals:
To help talented people navigate their way through the dangerous waters of the entertainment business in order to reach their goal of creating great art while keeping their wallets filled.
Mottos:
#1: Loyalty to the client, zealous advocacy when dealing with industry executives and other lawyers, and, above all, respect for the law.
#2: “The teacher teaches the student, the student teaches the student, and the student teaches the teacher.” – Mao Tse Tsung
#3: “All you need is love.” – John Lennon
Contact information:
Bernard M. Resnick, Esq.
Two Bala Plaza, #300
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 USA
Telephone: (610) 660-7774
E Mail: BMResnick AT aol DOT com
Website: http://www.bernardresnick.com/
Title:
President
Company:
AYN Brand
Job Description:
Interactive Branding Strategies, Cause & Event Marketing, Community Development & Social Media Consulting
Career Achievements:
Texas Statesman Social Media Award, Pegasus Award as Producer of “Destination Houston,” Houston Press “Best New Magazine” Award as Editor of Rice Addict Magazine
Professional Goals:
Social Media for Social Good: Bridge the Digital Divide to help Artists, Musicians, Creative Professionals, Businesses and Organizations effectively leverage online tools to support their offline success, while proactively contributing to the greater creative community.
Motto: Stand for Something.
Contact information:
Tel: 713-568-6835
E-mail: grace AT aynbrand DOT com
Website: http://www.aynbrand.com; http://twitter.com/gracerodriguez; http://facebook.com/gracejrodriguez
Bettie Ross
Title:
Composer/Musician
Company:
American Creative Enterprises, Inc.
Job Description:
Multi-keyboardist, including piano, pipe organ, synthesizers. Composer for piano music, pipe organ music, art songs, pop songs, choir music (sacred and secular), and television network music. Choral conductor. Music prep and copy work for a single major client.
Years in the record business:
20+
Career Achievements:
Composer for Nancy Cartwright’s “In Search of Fellini”, and for Warner Brothers network TV music. Pianist/keyboardist for Melissa Manchester, the Bellamy Brothers, and Broadway star James Barbour. Pipe organist for Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell III”, and for Pres. Ronald Reagan’s memorial service at his personal church, Bel Air Presbyterian. First woman conductor at Japan’s famed Tokyo Music Festival, live to a TV audience of 10 million. Synthesist/keyboardist and composer for storytelling group Celestial Navigations since 1996, both on recordings and live gigs. Music prep and copyist for multi-platinum arranger David Campbell since 1996 (out of the Top Billboard 100 albums for 2006, Bettie worked on 27). Released own piano solo CD of original music in December 2006: “A Magical Time of Year”, through Alternative Classical Records. Currently working on a new CD: “Romance Suite”, to be released October 2007.
Professional Goals:
To reach thousands upon thousands of listeners and to effect some kind of beneficial change in their lives – all through music.
Motto:
“Carpe Diem, with a definite eye on the future!”
Contact information:
PO Box 2960
Winnetka, CA 91396
Tel: (818) 759-1700
E-mail: bettie AT bettieross DOT com
Websites: http://bettieross.com ; http://www.myspace.com/bettieross
Title:
Attorney
Company:
Niesar & Vestal, LLP, 90 New Montgomery Street 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
Job Description:
Intellectual Property, Domestic & Foreign Music Publishing, Purchase & Sale of Catalogues, Commercial and Infringement Litigation, International Trade.
Mr. Rush is with Niesar & Vestal LLP’s businesses department. He has over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry with a primary focus on music properties. He began with representing Opryland USA Inc. in the acquisition of a major music catalogue and went on the represent many clients in the acquisition, sale, and financing of other music catalogues, domestic and foreign. He has extensive litigation experience in the areas of copyright infringement, determination of IP ownership rights, liable and first amendment issues of news broadcasts. On behalf of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Mr. Rush authored an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court in Elder v. Ashcroft in support of upholding the constitutionality of the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 which the Court upheld in its 2003 decision.
He currently advises clients on the creation, development, and monetization of intellectual property (music, video including 3D, and Internet based content). He uses his extensive experience and contacts in strategizing with creative people to facilitate the development of their new media projects.
Years in the record business:
Over 25 years in the entertainment industry including representation of music publishing and record companies.
Career Achievements:
a. Based on study of European cable satellite industry, Country Music Television (CMT) Europe was launched.
b. Lobbied for the passage of the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of 1988 to extend copyright term to life plus 70 years.
c. Arranged over $60 million in debt financing using music and record catalogs as collateral with numerous major banks.
d. Arranged to take a radio program syndication company public through a reverse merger so that it could raise funds to purchase radio stations.
e. Negotiated distribution of handheld video and MP3 players through Wal-Mart.
Professional Goals:
Work with creative people to facilitate the development of their new media projects. Organize a 3D video production company.
Motto:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein
Contact information:
Stephen K. Rush
Niesar & Vestal LLP
90 New Montgomery Street 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-882-5300, ext. 242
615-405-3034 cell
415-882-5400 fax
srush_AT_nvlawllp_DOT_com
Title:
Creative Manager
Company:
Peermusic
Job Description:
Advertising Markets division (peercommercialmusic)
Years in the record business: 4+
Career Achievements:
Multiple commercial placements for Peermusic catalogue.
Professional Goals:
To establish Peercommercialmusic as a go-to connection for top agency music decision makers.
Motto:
“The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary”
Contact information:
Address: 250 West 57th Street, Suite 820, NY NY 10107
Tel: 212.265.3910
E-mail: trusso_AT_peermusic_DOT_com
Websites:
http://www.peermusic.com
http://www.peercommercialmusic.com