Music blogs have become influential in terms of breaking new music to casual listeners, other musicians and tastemakers alike. People tune in to these blogs and podcasts largely to be exposed to new bands. Are these blogs and podcasts helpful to musicians in a real, tangible way? Our panel of experts explore the issue and advise musicians on simple ways to set up and operate their own blogs and podcasts.
Moderator:
Jocelyn Michelle Brown
Panelists:
Fred Wells             Market Frenzy
Jim Goodrich        With a Voice Like This
Graham Sanford   Gapers’ Block / Hai Karate! / Panzer Bebop
Jason Heath          Doublebassblog.org

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The essentials you need to know if you want to license your music for commercial use. Learn form the experts how music is licensed for movies, television, video games and more.
Moderator:
Paul Natkin- Chicago Music Commission
Panelists:
Sean Murphy- Music Publishing101
Tom Leavens – Attorney at law
Rich Carle, Head of audio group Midway Gaming
Kate McComb – Creative director – Commercial music licensing Warner Music Group
Shelby Hoffman- Victory Records

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