Recording and manufacturing an independent music project
May 10, 2012 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded 09 April 2012
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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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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Tax, Accounting, and Record Keeping
March 11, 2012 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded 13 February 2012
Continuing the discussion of setting up your business, learn how to keep records to facilitate filing your tax returns
Moderator:
Paul Natkin
Panelists:
Edward W. Gjertsen II, Vice-President, Mack Investment Securities
Edward will speak on Tax, Accounting, and Record Keeping, and will tie them in to why these issues are important in a financial plan and what options are available to reduce income taxes and save for retirement.
Robert Moreland, Professor at Columbia College
His classical music training, long standing interest in historic architecture and the associated visual arts fields, the performing arts and his multifaceted business background tie into his teaching of the core curriculum courses at Columbia College. He will demonstrate how “traditional” economic principles and methods of analysis are directly applicable to the management of Arts, Media, Music, and Fashion centric businesses.
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Get Publicity for Your Band
October 10, 2011 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded 12 September 2011
Learn the many ways that you can publicize and promote an album project or a live show. Our experts will explain how to approach media people without becoming a pest, and how to maximize your music in the press.
Paul Natkin, Moderator – Photographer and band manager
Thomas Conner Music Critic, Chicago Sun Times
DJ Niena Drake – Musician and publicist
Casey Meehan -Chicago Mixtape
Heather West- Western Publicity
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CMC in Gapers Block
March 7, 2010 by Jim · Leave a Comment
On March 04, 2010 Gapers Block published an informative story about the Chicago Music Commission and its Musicians At Work Forums titled Mixing Sounds: The Chicago Music Commission. It includes quotes from musicians attending the February Forum, CMC Board Members Bruce Iglauer and Jim Goodrich and an interview with Executive Director Paul Natkin.
Stand out in a Digital World
November 20, 2009 by Jim · Leave a Comment
Recorded Monday, November 16, 2009
We discussed using Social Media to build fan relationships. Developing a strategy that helps you choose how to use the available services and networks. Getting the most for your effort in growing and maintaining your fan base. Setting expectations and converting those relationships into real-time results.
Moderator:
Jim Goodrich – Chicago Music Commission
Panelists:
Jeffrey David Goldford - The Everyday People
Miriam Brosseau – Stereo Sinai
Alan Jay Sufrin – Stereo Sinai
Matt Ryd – Singer/Songwriter
Tim Toomey – Assault, Inc.
The PowerPoint presentation used during the Forum (opens in a new window).
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Building Your Audience
March 11, 2008 by Jim · Comments Off
recorded 10 March 2008
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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