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SOLD OUT: NARIP A&R Pitch Session with Warner Music Group Global VP of A&R Aton Ben-Horin (Bieber, Minaj, Guetta, Flo Rida, Legend)

Jun 4, 2019

NARIP A&R Pitch Session

 with Warner Music Group's Global VP of A&R Aton Ben-Horin

 

Tue Jun 4 in Los Angeles - this event is SOLD OUT

See Aton Ben-Horin's awards, projects & successes HERE.

NARIP Pitch Sessions Generate Deals:

1000+ Music Placements

15 Synch Rep & Publishing Deals

Result From NARIP Pitch Sessions, read more here.

A NARIP Series: Intimate Pitch Meetings with Top Music Buyers including A&R Executives, Music Supervisors, Synch Agents & Music Producers

Is your music getting to decision-makers -  people who can say YES and write a check?

At NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet music buyers including A&R executives, music supervisors, synch agents and music producers and pitch for current placement opportunities, representation, and projects, and get immediate feedback.

BACKGROUND

Since 2011, NARIP Music Supervisor Pitch Sessions have secured over 1,000 placements in blockbuster films, hit television series, global promotion and advertising campaigns, and major studio trailers for NARIP members.   Since inception of NARIP's Synch Agent Pitch Sessions in 2018, 15 NARIP members have signed representation or music publishing deals as a direct result.  Other outcomes include collaborations, co-writing, producing and commissioned work.

Topics at NARIP's A&R Pitch Sessions:

  • Meet Global VP of A&R for major multi-national Warner Music Group face-to-face
  • Pitch songs directly to hitmaker Aton Ben-Horin for his priority & upcoming projects
  • Meet Aton who can say YES, sign you and write you a check.
  • Audition music for artist signing, producer deals, as top-liner, lyricist, beat-maker, co-writer or provider of songs 
  • Learn how to get cuts on developing artist and super star albums
  • Direct access + firsthand info = better results FOR YOU
  • Says Aton, "If you've got a hit, my door is open!"

Small, focused NARIP Sessions enable one-on-one time and immediate direct feedback to music presented by participants.  

At NARIP Pitch Sessions, limited to 16 people, you get to know the guest music supervisor, synch agent or producer, and they to get to know you.  NOTE: this specific session with Aton is limited to 8 people only.

Most important, attendees meet these key players, paving the way for placement, representation, collaboration and ongoing opportunities, and giving them an edge in a competitive market.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT A NARIP PITCH SESSION: PREPARATION IS KEY

 NARIP Pitch Sessions are limited to an enrollment of just 16 people.  About one week prior to NARIP’s Session, all registrants will get a brief of the guest's then-CURRENT music needs. Each registrant will have a chance to pitch in response to the music briefs provided and get immediate feedback to music pitched. Each participant must submit 6 songs (MP3s only please) 36 hours prior to NARIP’s Pitch Session. Please note that due to time constraints you will only be able to pitch your TOP 3 songs for consideration and immediate feedback (more songs, if time permits). This process takes the mystery out of why a piece of music does or doesn’t fit. On-the-spot feedback enables registrants to re-work tracks and re-submit, which creates a much higher probability to get them picked up or licensed (choose well!).

If you do not have music that matches the current needs of the guest, fear not! You can still attend and present the top three songs in your catalog.  Make sure the songs are unique and captivating. This is helpful because a music buyer's needs change constantly and you want your music to make an impression. To optimize impact of music you pitch at NARIP’s Session, we highly recommend that you target the briefs which you will get one week prior to the Session.

In addition to pitching for current opportunities, NARIP's guest producer will consider music pitched for collaboration, signing to his label Hundred Up (in the case of Harvey Mason, Jr.), producing and co-producing.  

Good luck and see you there!

BEFORE NARIP’S PITCH SESSION:
  • NARIP prepares a one-sheet for each participant including your photo and bio for the guest to use and review at the event, and to take with him after the event.  We will request your photo and bio one week prior to the event.  In preparing these materials, we recommend you focus on brief career highlights in your bio and have a professional photo available.
  • Approximately 5 to 7 days prior to NARIP’s Session, you will be sent a project brief describing several cues needed for a current project(s) of our guest speaker.  These often include reference songs or links so that you can hear exactly what he seeks or needs to replace.
  • You will submit your tracks with writer, publisher and other rights holder information that will also be supplied to the music supervisor during and after NARIP’s Session.
  • You will get submission and meta-tagging guidelines, and mentoring as to how best to prepare your music for submission.

DURING NARIP’S PITCH SESSION:

  • You will get to play at least three songs (sometimes more, if time permits) for the guest who will provide feedback to you for each one.
  • NARIP moderator asks very specific questions to help participants learn and understand how to modify their tracks to make these more place-able for the guest's specific needs at hand.

AFTER NARIP’S PITCH SESSION:

  • NARIP provides guest music supervisor with participant one-sheets and all music from NARIP’s Session, including notes detailing the guest's interest in specific tracks.
  • If requested by guest, NARIP conveys additional tracks, remixes, instrumentals etc. to him.
  • If approved by guest, NARIP provides his contact details to registrants.
DON'T GET LOST IN THE CROWD: SMALL IS THE NEW BIG NARIP Sessions are deliberately kept small and intimate, which is just one reason they work so well and why participants have enjoyed over 1,000 placements to date. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees that registrants meet and get face-time with our guest. OVER 1,000 PLACEMENTS and 15 DEALS FROM NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS
Our small format works! NARIP Session participants have placed over 1,000 tracks as a direct result of NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions.  Other benefits include new publishing deals for NARIP members, creative collaborations and co-writes, strategic introductions to other music supervisors and placement experts, new representation for composers and much more. NARIP'S BIGGEST PLACEMENT TO DATE : VODAFONE Click here to read about NARIP's biggest placement to date in a Vodafone campaign (Oct 2014) that paid handsomely and launched a career.  Other brand placements include McDonalds and AT&T ads, among others. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through NARIPs music supervisor sessions have earned praise and many placements! See TESTIMONIALS and PLACEMENTS sections below.

About Aton Ben-Horin

Aton Ben-Horin is an American music executive and record producer. Aton serves as Global Vice President of A&R for all of Warner Music Group's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Aton initially began his career as a musician and songwriter in a touring rock band, sharing the stage with acts such as Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World, and Nine Inch Nails. Aton then ventured into the dance music scene and began producing and DJing at nationwide venues, radio stations, and major festivals such as Ultra Music Festival. In August 2007 Aton opened Plush Recording Studios, which has developed into one of the premier Florida recording studios, with clients such as Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, to name a few. Through his production and songwriting team, The Agency, Aton has produced and licensed a catalog of songs with the likes of John Legend, Rick Ross, Ciara, Flo Rida, and many more. His multi-faceted path soon led him to A&R. In 2012, Aton began doing A&R at Warner Music Group, under Mike Caren (Creative Officer, Warner Music Group & CEO, Artist Partners Group). Since joining Warner Music Group, Aton has delivered hit singles for Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, David Guetta, and more. Some of his most recent successes include Flo Rida's 'My House', Jason Derulo's 'Talk Dirty,’ ‘Wiggle,’ and ‘Say Goodbye.’ David Guetta's 'Hey Mama' (featuring Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha), “Bad,” and “Like I Do.” Sofia Reyes “1, 2, 3,” Cardi B "Ring"(feat. Kehlani), and many others. Aton has also discovered and signed various artists to WMG, including Alec Benjamin, Bhad Bhabie, Justin Quiles, and others.

TESTIMONIALS

Click here to see what people say about NARIP’s Pitch Sessions.

NARIP PITCH SESSIONS IN THE NEWS, PLACEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES See full list of NARIP placements to date here. For articles in Music Connection, Digital Music News, The Guardian (UK), MusikWeek (UK), Musik Woche (Germany), Taxi Drivers: Cinema e Cultura Metropolitano (Italy), MEOW (US) and other publications, and to read about NARIP members and session participants who have made over 1,000 placements as a direct result of NARIP Sessions, click here.
Read about NARIP Music Supervisor Pitch Sessions in Digital Music News HERE
THANK YOU Special thanks Justin Allen for hosting this event at Emerson LA.
WHEN - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Tuesday, June 4, 2019 12:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 1:00 p.m. – Program begins 2:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE
Emerson LA 5960 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA   90028 Cross street:  Gordon PARKING
Free street parking under the building (pull into parking garage). NOT IN LA? PITCH REMOTELY OR VIA SKYPE If you can't be here in person, at most locations we can accommodate pitching via Skype, or we can present material and provide the guest music supervisor's feedback to you directly. If you have questions about this, please call or email us at 818-769-7007 or info@narip.com. PER-SESSION, PER PERSON COST $279 NARIP Members * $359 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not to monthly members). Members please log in to receive discount.  NARIP reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone. 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. All ticket sales final.  No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. FOLLOW US, LIKE US, LOVE US!  TWEET ABOUT NARIP & OUR EVENT! QUESTIONS Call us at 818 769 7007 or email info AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Aton Aton on Wikipedia NARIP
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