Licensing music for commercials, film and television

April 7, 2012 by · 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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CMC in Gapers Block

March 7, 2010 by · 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.

What do you do after you get the gig?

October 14, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Recorded Monday, September 28, 2009

We explore the process of putting together a show-

  • Advancing the show
  • Preparing equipment and set list
  • Merchandise and mailing list materials
  • How to deal with the venue
  • How to do a soundcheck

Moderator:
Paul Natkin Chicago Music Commission

Panel:
Jesse Ewan FOH Engineer / Head of Production  Double Door
Phil Kosch Booking   Double Door
Alex White Independent Musician
Alisa Baum Director of concert production Old Town School of Folk Music

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