Licensing music for commercials, film and television
April 7, 2012 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded 12 March 2012
A thorough conversation on the subject of licensing music. Our panelists are the foremost experts on the subject in Chicago. They will take you through the process of getting your music heard, and possibly licensed.
Moderator:
Paul Natkin – Executive Director, Chicago Music Commission
Panelists:
Bonny Dolan – Managing Director/Executive Producer Comma Music
Gabe McDonough – VP, Music Director Leo Burnett
Dan Kuypers – Sr. Creative Director / Music Supervisor Music Dealers
Joe Bogdan – Assistant Professor in the AEMM Department @ Columbia College
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Setting up your music business
October 31, 2009 by Jim · 1 Comment
Recorded Monday, October 19, 2009
We discussed the legal and business decisions you have to make when setting up a business. These included choice of business entity, partnership agreements, ownership of equipment and songs, and record keeping necessary to help make your business life easier!
Moderator:
Marci A. Rolnik – Legal Director Lawyers for the Creative Arts
Panelists:
Lisa Malina – Certified Public Accountant
Shawn Murphy – Music Publishing 101 / Columbia College
Steven Wiser – Attorney
David Silbaugh – Talent buyer, Summerfest, A&R for Banshee Music, and Secretary of the Chicago Chapter of NARAS
All documents discussed in this forum can be downloaded here.
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