Learn from people that have done this- how to set up a recording and manufacturing timeline, getting all the paperwork together and obtain the  proper rights to your recordings and art work.

Moderator:
Jerry Brindisi – Columbia College Music Business department

Panelists
Jamie Wagner – Strobe Studios
Kathy Greenholdt -  Singer/Songwriter and graphic designer http://kathygreenholdt.com/
Erin Page – lead vocalist/guitarist of Alma Negra
Brian J Sulpizio – Health&Beauty and The Chateau Recording Studio

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Recording and manufacturing an independent music project originally appeared on Chicago Music Commission on May 10, 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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Licensing music for commercials, film and television originally appeared on Chicago Music Commission on April 7, 2012.

The panel discussed the basics of publicity, promotion and marketing, focused on building an audience for music. Topics included the following: getting first gigs; making first recordings; creating an identity and an online presence through tools such as MySpace, YouTube and merchandise; using public appearances to build and grow an audience; retaining an audience; growing an audience in other cities; and using new marketing tools to connect with existing and future audiences.

Moderator: Martin Atkins – musician and producer, Invisible Records and Mattress Factory Studio

Panelists:
Shala Akintunde – producer and performing artist, The Movement Worldwide
Anita Chase – guitarist and singer, Half Mad Poet
Nelson Colon II – brand/marketing manager, The Cool Kids
Matt Dufour – co-owner, En Prise Management
Meg Santisi – owner, Street Flyers

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Building Your Audience originally appeared on Chicago Music Commission on March 11, 2008.