2009 ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo, featuring "Music Placement Reality Check: The Truth Behind Getting your Music Heard" Panel with John Anderson

As the world's leading performing rights organization and strongest advocate for music creators, ASCAP is at the center of rapid changes in the music industry. Don't miss this opening session in which ASCAP's leadership will provide a status of performing rights and the choices you have today for future success, and will share suggestions to make the most of your EXPO experience.

MODERATOR: Randy Grimmett - ASCAP 
Natasha Bedingfield - Songwriter, Performer - "Unwritten," "Pocketful of Sunshine," "Love Like This," "These Words" 
Sean Callery - Composer - TV: 24, Bones, Medium, La Femme Nikita 
Wyclef Jean - Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "Gone Till November," "Hips Don't Lie," The Score, The Carnival 
Ryan Tedder - Songwriter, Performer - "Apologize," "Bleeding Love," "Stop and Stare" 
Craig Wiseman - Founder - Big Loud Shirt Industries; Songwriter - "Live Like You Were Dying," "Believe," "Summertime," "A Baby Changes Everything" 
Each successful music creator experiences his/her own unique path to success. But all music creators share common challenges and rewards. This super panel of top songwriters and composers from across the musical spectrum will share their in-depth knowledge and expertise in building a life in music. Whether their forte is pop, rock, country, R&B or film/TV music, their personal stories will provide valuable insights.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Constructing and recording a unique track that cuts through the pack
Producer/composer: Giovanni Loria 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to record guitar licks and vocals on the Ovation iDea Preamp.

John Danty - GarageBand Product Manager - Apple Inc. 

GarageBand – the most widely used music creation software in the world – is a perfect tool for songwriters. Included with iLife on every new Mac, GarageBand includes multitrack recording, mixing, effects and a complete set of Apple Loops that you can use as a backing band for your songs. So whether you're interested in recording demos or doing album-quality productions, you will learn in this session everything you need to know about the new features in GarageBand '09, as well as the most useful hardware and accessories to get started.

Dan Kimpel - Music Journalist, Author - How They Made It: True Stories of How Music's Biggest Stars Went to Stardom, Networking in the Music Business 
Success in our changing music industry is determined by the strength and longevity of personal contacts. Dan Kimpel, author, educator and networking expert, presents a "Kimpelling" session to educate songwriters in the fine art of maximizing personal and professional relationships, making contacts and presenting themselves in the best possible light. Learn how to sharpen your networking and communication skills with the power of positive energy and turn "who you know, what you know and who knows you" into long-term gains.

MODERATOR: Irwin Robinson - Chairman - Paramount Allegra Music 
Martin Bandier - Chairman and CEO - Sony/ATV Music Publishing 
Roger Faxon - Chairman and CEO - EMI Music Publishing 
David H. Johnson - Chairman and CEO - Warner Music Group 
David Renzer - Chairman and CEO - Universal Music Publishing Group 
As music users and media channels proliferate, publishing royalties are rapidly becoming the most dominant source of income for songwriters and composers. As a result, successful publishers are playing a significant role in shaping the future of the music business. This panel of top music publishing executives from the industry's multinational companies will provide a comprehensive look at the state of music publishing and the growing opportunities and challenges presented by today's media exploitation.

FACILITATOR: Walter Jones - ASCAP 
During his recording, producing and remixing career, Pete Rock has established himself as one of the most distinguished producers in rap, collaborating with the likes of Nas, Common, Mary J. Blige, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes, Public Enemy and Run-DMC. Showing that he remains sharp as ever, the Mount Vernon, New York rapper-producer just released a solo record, aptly titled NY's Finest. Pete established himself as a DJ on Marley Marl's late 1980's radio show. Pete pioneered a way of filtering out sounds from original recordings that he could use to build beats, a tool that distinguished his recordings with former partner in rhyme C.L. Smooth -- 1991's All Souled Out EP, 1992's Mecca and the Soul Brother and 1994's The Main Ingredient. Pete also emerged in the 1990's as the premier remixer in the urban music industry, handling reworkings for Mary J. Blige and House of Pain. But it was his horn-driven work on Public Enemy's "Shut Em Down" that made him a remix phenomenon. Since then, Pete Rock has released a string of solo albums, including 1998's Soul Survivor and 2004's Soul Survivor II, and produced songs for Keyshia Cole, Ghostface, Talib Kweli and others. As a real music pioneer, Rock will share his unique art of production and his expertise on how to stay on the cutting edge.

MODERATOR: Russell Brower - Director of Audio/Video, Lead Composer - Blizzard Entertainment; Composer – Games: World of Warcraft, StarCraft II,Diablo III 
Jason Hayes - Composer - Games: StarCraft, Diablo 2, Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft 
Tom Salta - Composer - Games: Tom Clancy's: HAWX, Tom Clancy's: GRAW 1 & 2, Red Steel, Need For Speed Underground 2 
Lennie Moore - Composer - Games: Magic the Gathering, Dirty Harry, War of the Ring, Outcast 
The video game business has become the largest and fastest growing segment of the entertainment industry. Learn how top music professionals in video games create the cutting edge scores and song compilations that help create the completely immersive environments found in the best games on the market. We will also discuss our panelists' career paths and what new opportunities are out there for the aspiring composer or songwriter.

MODERATOR: Frank J. Oteri - Editor - NewMusicBox.org, American Music Center; Composer - Machunas, Fair and Balanced?, Imagined Overtures 
Paul Chihara - Chair of Visual Media - UCLA ; Composer - Film: Prince of the City, The Morning After, Crossing Delancey TV: China Beach 
Thomas Lee - Professor, Director of Bands, Conductor - UCLA Wind Ensemble 
Michael Morgan - Conductor - Oakland East Bay Symphony 
Peter Rutenberg - President - RCM Records Conductor, Music Director - Los Angeles Chamber Singers & Cappella 
What do orchestras, concert bands/wind ensembles, choruses and the visual media look for and why? This panel of composers, conductors and music directors champion the concert music of our time. Find out how to get your music to the performers and audiences who want to hear it.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Constructing and recording a unique track that cuts through the pack
Producer/composer: Giovanni Loria 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to edit tracks on the iDea preamp.

Henry Kapono Ka'aihue - Singer, Songwriter 

Live at the Network Stage

Ryan Tedder is one of the most sought after songwriters today. As the lead singer of OneRepublic, he's written "Apologize," one of the best-selling singles of the decade, as well as hit songs for Beyoncé, Chris Cornell, Hillary Duff, Rihanna and Ludacris. Join Ryan as he shares his Logic Pro songwriting and producing techniques.

MODERATOR: Ann Donahue - Senior Editor - Billboard 
Tim Blacksmith - Co-Manager - Stargate 
Ron Laffitte - Artist Manager, OneRepublic, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte, The Decemberists, Sum 41 - Red Light Management 
Danny Poku - Co-Manager - Stargate 
Mark Stewart - Artist Manager - Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, The-Dream; President - RedZone Entertainment 
Choosing and signing with a manager is one of the most important decisions one can make as an artist. But the first step is knowing if and when you need management. This panel of managers, representing some of today's most successful writer-producers and writer-performers, will provide insight into how the right music creator/manager relationship can boost your career.

MODERATOR: Brendan Okrent - ASCAP 
Since Madonna's "Like A Virgin" brought him and writing partner Tom Kelly to international attention 25 years ago, Billy Steinberg has been on a roll, supplying lyrics to some of pop music's most iconic hits including "True Colors," "I'll Stand By You" and "I Touch Myself." Ever the "au courant" songwriter, Billy's recent cuts include those by Leona Lewis, Katherine McPhee and JoJo's megahit, "Too Little Too Late." His engaging stories, combined with his insights into the craft of songwriting, make for an entertaining and informative glimpse behind this master of popular songs.

Moderator: Neeta Ragoowansi - Director of Artist-Label Relations - SoundExchange 
Sat Bisla - Founder/President - A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO; Host, Music Programmer - Indie103.1's Passport Approved 
Michael Corcoran - Marketing Director - musicSUBMIT.com 
Josh East - Sr. Project Manager - MusiK1.net; Editor - OpenMusicWire.com 
Jason Feinberg - President/Founder - On Target Media Group 
Brian Robillard - Senior Manager, Online Marketing � Universal Music Group/Netreach 
Independent Artists can now find their target audiences on internet radio, cable TV radio and satellite radio. But how do you get noticed by bloggers and online streaming music services, promote your music and get paid as a performer as well as a writer when your music get played? Join this panel of experts and find out about SoundExchange, digital streaming services and exciting ways to get noticed in the digital realm!

MODERATOR: Jay Frank - SVP, Music Strategy - CMT 
Ken Bunt - SVP, Marketing - Hollywood Records 
Dan Diamond - VP - NCM Fathom (A division of National CineMedia) 
Rory Feek - Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Publisher - "Cheater Cheater," "Some Beach," "The Chain Of Love" 
Danny Socolof - Founder - MEGA 
There was a time when achieving radio play was the only proven way for breaking into the music business. Not so anymore. This panel will examine ways to achieve initial success outside of radio, from touring to TV shows, endorsements, co-writing and more.

FACILITATOR: Cia Toscanini - ASCAP 
Paul Chihara has composed scores for over 90 motion pictures and television series, with directors Sidney Lumet, Louis Malle, Arthur Penn, John Turturro and Michael Richie. His credits include the features Prince of the City, The Morning After, Romance and Cigarettes, Crossing Delancey, Death Race 2000, Kiki's Delivery Service, and the TV series China Beach and 100 Centre Street. He has been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the American Composers Orchestra, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Chihara was composer-in-residence with the San Francisco Ballet from 1973-1986, as well as the first composer-in-residence with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, under Neville Marriner. He was named the Composer of the Year by the Classical Recording Foundation (New York) in 2008. He is currently the Chair of Visual Media at UCLA. Chihara will share his expertise in writing for a variety of media and will offer advice on how to strengthen your career by diversifying.

MODERATOR: Ron Fair - Chairman - Geffen Records 
Antonina Armato - Songwriter, Producer - "Seven Things," "See You Again," "I Still Believe," "Bet on It" 
Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald - Songwriter, Producer – "I Kissed A Girl," "Since U Been Gone," "Feels Like Tonight," "My Life Would Suck Without You" 
Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen (Stargate) - Producer, Songwriter - "Irreplaceable," "Don't Stop The Music," "Miss Independent," "Beautiful Liar" 
Christopher "Tricky" Stewart - Producer, Songwriter - "Umbrella," "Touch My Body," "Just Fine," "Me Against The Music" 
Dan Wilson - Performer, Songwriter - "Secret Smile," "Closing Time," "Not Ready to Make Nice" 
Many songwriters have talent and ambition to succeed, but only a few break through and make it to the top of the charts. This panel of successful songwriters will show that writing a hit song is no accident. Learning how to anticipate and navigate the twists and turns in today's music industry is key to achieving that goal. What and who do you need to know? How important is co-writing? Do you follow a trend or break the mold? These writers, who between them are responsible for millions of sales, downloads and radio performances, will share their knowledge and insight.

MODERATOR: Dean Kay - President, CEO - Lichelle Music Company; Songwriter - "That's Life" 
Chris Amenita - ASCAP 
Christian Castle, Esq. - Managing Partner, Attorney - Christian L. Castle Attorneys 
Reid Genauer - VP, Marketing - eMusic; Songwriter, Performer 
Richard Gottehrer - Founder and Chief Creative Officer - The Orchard 
David Zippel - Lyricist - Broadway: City of Angels, The Woman in White Film:Hercules, Mulan 
Each day, ASCAP Board member, music publisher and songwriter Dean Kay cuts through the media clutter to create ASCAP's Daily Brief (aka "The Dean's List"), an emailed newsletter which connects readers to the most relevant news about music, copyright and new technology. This panel will examine the hottest issues affecting music creators most often written about on the Web and will be open to questions and comments from the audience - like a live blog!

MODERATOR: Stephen Bray - Songwriter - "Express Yourself," "Into the Groove" Broadway: The Color Purple 
MODERATOR: Amy Powers - President - Powers That Be Inc.; Songwriter - "Shine," "Not Just Make Believe" Broadway: Sunset Blvd., Zhivago 
Desmond Child - Songwriter, Producer - "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Invisible," "Livin' La Vida Loca" 
Chris Montan - President - Walt Disney Music 
Lou Spisto - CEO/Executive Producer - The Old Globe Theatre 
Now that pop music is here to stay in the Broadway musical, (consider the fact that music by Green Day, U2, The Flaming Lips, Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan and others are all set for a Broadway bow), it's time to take an in-depth look at the American musical and how it can accommodate the infusion of such a different musical style. Each genre has its own traditions...but working together successfully is easier said than done.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Constructing and recording a unique track that cuts through the pack
Producer/composer: Giovanni Loria 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to download tracks from the Ovation iDea website and other websites.

Bob Hunt - Senior Product Line Manager of Logic - Apple Inc. 

Logic Studio delivers everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, mix and perform in the studio and on the stage. Come learn why it is so popular with musicians and songwriters and see an overview of the powerful music creation and production tools it provides in one comprehensive package. These include: Logic Pro 8 for songwriting and production; MainStage for live performance; Soundtrack Pro 2 for sound-for-picture; over 40 software instrument plug-ins; 80 effect plug-ins; and a massive sound library of Apple Loops, channel strip settings and sampled instruments, Whether you are wanting to make the move from GarageBand to Logic Studio using another digital audio workstation and looking to add Logic Studio to your arsenal or just wanting to find out how Logic Studio can aid your songwriting process, this is the perfect session for you.

INTERVIEWER: Melinda Newman - Journalist 
On the heels of presenting the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award to Heart's Ann & Nancy Wilson, we are pleased to have them as our special guests for an interview. Ann and her sister Nancy first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the 1970's with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Straight On," "Even it Up," "Kick it Out," and so many more. They continued topping the charts through the 80's and into the 90's with huge hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "What About Love," "If Looks Could Kill," "Never," and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters' enormous talents as songwriters, musicians and singers. During their extraordinary 35-year career, Heart has sold more than 30 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music. The group is currently on their latest U.S. tour and they will be hitting the studio this year to record what will be their 14th album. They are also gearing up to mark the 30th anniversary of their classic multi-platinum album Dog & Butterfly with special events and celebrations. They also continue to win new generations of fans with their #1 single "Barracuda" being included in Guitar Hero World Tour and the new American Idol contestants paying tribute to their catalog of hits every season. The Wilsons will share valuable insights into their collaboration, their commitment to their art and what they feel has been the key to their decades-long success.

The Gibson/Auralex Acoustics Jam Rooms are a place for attendees to gather, network, jam and collaborate with each other using basses, keyboards, Gibson guitars and hand drums.

Enjoy some great live music from this diverse and successful group of ASCAP songwriters, who will treat the audience to acoustic performances of some of their best-loved songs, from contemporary hits to classics. 
Performer/host: Paul Williams - Songwriter, Actor - "Evergreen," "Rainy Days and Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun" 
Siedah Garrett - Singer, Songwriter - "Love You I Do," "Man In The Mirror" 
Alejandro Lerner - Songwriter, Performer - "Hoy Es Adios," "Todo A Pulmon" 
Dan Wilson - Performer, Songwriter - "Secret Smile," "Closing Time," "Not Ready to Make Nice" 
Craig Wiseman - Founder - Big Loud Shirt Industries; Songwriter - "Live Like You Were Dying," "Believe," "Summertime," "A Baby Changes Everything"

JUDGES: 
Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford - Producer - "A Milli," "Diva" 
Drumma Boy - Producer- "Here I Am," "Put On," Paper Trail 
Kevin Crowe, Kenny Bartolomei and Erik Ortiz (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) - Producers - "No One Will Do," "Bury Me a G," "She Got It," "Magnificent" 
Skillz - Rapper, Songwriter - "Confessions of a Ghostwriter," "Year-End Wrap-Up," I Ain't Mad No More 
ASCAP and iStandard are pleased to present this new showcase opportunity at the EXPO specifically for producers in the Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B and Dance realm - the ASCAP EXPO iStandard Producer Showcase! Eight EXPO attendees, whose tracks were pre-selected by iStandard, will showcase 5 tracks (instrumentals or instrumentals with choruses) before the aforementioned panel of prominent music industry tastemakers. After each producer plays their music, the panel will then provide valuable constructive criticism, verbal feedback, and scoring based on Originality, Marketability, Usage of Elements, Fidelity, & Overall Potential. This event not only benefits the participants, but any aspiring producers, writers, artists, engineers, managers, and various other music industry affiliates in the audience. The iStandard Producer Showcase is a national event that been held monthly in New York since 2005, and also has occurred in Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, Phoenix, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Producers that have been a part of the iStandard Producer Showcase have had placements with artists such as 50 Cent, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Diddy, The Clipse, Jill Scott and more.

MODERATOR: Jim Steinblatt - ASCAP 
Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. A pre-teen Bluegrass multi-instrumental prodigy who performed with masters Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, Skaggs was also a key member of the Country Gentlemen and J.D. Crowe & the New South. In the 1970's, Skaggs was an on-call studio ace for the likes of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris. And in the 80's, he broke through as a pioneering New Traditionalist, burning up the mainstream Country charts, racking up 15 Top Ten hits during that decade. A 13-time Grammy winner, Skaggs has, in recent years, made his way back to Bluegrass, releasing a series of acclaimed albums on his own Skaggs Family Label, while broadening Bluegrass boundaries via intriguing collaborations with Bruce Hornsby and The Raconteurs. This session will find Ricky sharing unique insight into the art and business of traditional music and how and where it intersects with the mainstream music industry.

Moderator: Jennifer Blakeman - SVP, Creative - Universal Music Publishing; Songwriter, Musician 
Ethan Allen - Engineer, Producer 
Jake Ottmann - VP, Creative, East Coast - EMI Music Publishing 
Lindy Robbins - Songwriter - "What's Left Of Me," "Incomplete," "Cinderella," "Just To Feel That Way" 
John Rubeli - President - Chop Shop Records 
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from chart-topping pop and rock songwriters in this song feedback session where a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given feedback in front of an audience.

MODERATOR: Doug Wood - President/Owner - Omni Music; Composer - The Omni Music Library 
Cindy Badell-Slaughter - President - Heavy Hitters Music Group 
Rich Goldman - President - RipTide Music 
Gary Gross - Worldwide President - Universal Publishing Production Music 
Adam Taylor - President - APM Music 
Randy Wachtler - President, CEO - 615 Music 
Establishing a network of contacts, or just getting your foot in the door, and discovering the opportunities that exist in licensing your music in the audio-visual world can be daunting. Gaining access to the music supervisors and entertainment executives selecting the music for film, television, video games and advertising is very often impossible without someone to help you make those connections. Production Music Libraries have been around for a long time, but their role in supplying music across all media has greatly expanded in recent years. Learn what opportunities may exist for expanding the exposure of your music to larger audiences and increasing your income through these exciting and growing companies.

Jay Frank - SVP, Music Strategy - CMT 
The digital age has not only changed how people receive music, but it has also radically changed how new music is exposed to the consumer. The structure of hit songs is rapidly changing and today's songwriter needs to be on top of how it is most effective to write a hit song for tomorrow. Jay Frank details many techniques he has found may increase the chance for a song to become a hit. By synthesizing both current sociological behaviors from technical advances against new economic royalty realities, he has identified multiple key elements that make a fundamental difference in new music exposure. Frank will explore several of these elements, including short intros, more key changes, false endings and many other musical strategies.

Join author Eric Beall for a book talk and signing in the Hollywood Ballroom Exhibit Area. He will be discussing The Billboard Guide To Writing and Producing Songs That Sell: How To Create Hits In Today's Music Industry and will share with you the secrets that successful songwriters and producers use to create chart-topping hit as well as what music industry decision-makers are listening for in your music.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Composing and producing for Film and TV 
Producer/Composer: Shawn Clement 
Artist/Producer/Musician: Justin Lassen 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to record guitar licks and vocals on the Ovation iDea Preamp.

Bob Hunt - Senior Product Line Manager of Logic - Apple Inc. 

Logic Studio delivers everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, mix and perform in the studio and on the stage. Come learn why it is so popular with musicians and songwriters and see an overview of the powerful music creation and production tools it provides in one comprehensive package. These include: Logic Pro 8 for songwriting and production; MainStage for live performance; Soundtrack Pro 2 for sound-for-picture; over 40 software instrument plug-ins; 80 effect plug-ins; and a massive sound library of Apple Loops, channel strip settings and sampled instruments, Whether you are wanting to make the move from GarageBand to Logic Studio using another digital audio workstation and looking to add Logic Studio to your arsenal or just wanting to find out how Logic Studio can aid your songwriting process, this is the perfect session for you.

MODERATOR: Steven Gaydos - Executive Editor, Features - Variety 
MODERATOR: Michael Frick - Executive Producer/Founder - Mophonics 
John Anderson - CEO, Creative Services/Lifestyle - Hunnypot Unlimited 
Gabe McDonough - Senior Producer, Music and Integration - DDB Chicago 
Tracy McKnight - VP, Film Music - Lionsgate 
Dave Stone - VP, Music - Bunim-Murray Productions 
In recent years, music licensing and song placements in popular film, TV and advertising projects have had a major impact on the careers of songwriters and bands. But to get your music placed, it first must be heard, and understanding how that happens and how to prepare for it is key to any success. Learn from various music executives and reps from major creative media outlets about what you really need to know in this fast-paced and influential business.

MODERATOR: Jay Sloan - ASCAP 
Cri$tyle "The Ink" Johnson - Songwriter - "Touch My Body," "Angel" 
James Fauntleroy - Songwriter - "No Air," "Take You Down" 
Brian "BK" Kennedy - Producer, Songwriter – "My Love," "Distrurbia," "If This Isn't Love," "It's Over" 
Andre Merritt - Songwriter - "Disturbia," "Forever" 
Learn what makes for a successful collaboration in this live songwriting session. This panel of top chart-topping writers and producers will show how it's done by creating an original song by writing to an existing track and explaining the creative decisions they make along the way.

MODERATOR: Chris Douridas - DJ, Host - KCRW's New Ground; Music Supervisor 
Mitchell Froom - Producer, Songwriter – "La Bamba," "99.9F," "Tomorrow Never Dies" 
Jesca Hoop - Songwriter, Singer - "Seed of Wonder," "Intelligentactile 101,"Kismet 
Greg Kurstin - Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "The Fear," "Wow," "Again and Again," "Haven't Got a Clue" 
Certain music creators come out of the gate with their own idiosyncratic voice and create a fulfilling career by passionately following their muse down a path loyal to their artistic vision, whether that leads to "commercial" success or not. Learn from this unique group of songwriters and producers how staying true to one's muse may ultimately reap the greatest rewards.

MODERATOR: Tom Sturges - Executive Vice President, Head of Creative - Universal Music Publishing 
Mike Jackson - Senior Director, Creative Urban, Atlanta Region - EMI Music Publishing 
Jim Vellutato - Sr. Director, Creative Affairs - Sony/ATV Music Publishing 
Brad Aarons - VP, A&R - Warner/Chappell Music 
Donna Caseine - SVP, Creative Services/West Coast Director, A&R - Universal Music Publishing Group 
Sam Kling - VP, A&R and Film & TV – peermusic 
Finding and signing with a great creative music publisher remains one of the smartest moves a songwriter can make. How do you approach and prepare for a publishing deal? How have recent changes in the industry's landscape impacted what publishers are looking for? Our panelists will give you a reality check on what you can expect from this relationship, what your role is, and how a strong partnership with a publisher can help expand your career and exploit your catalog.

MODERATOR: Pat Prescott - DJ, Co-Host - Brian McKnight Morning Show(KTWV 94.7 FM, LA) 
Vince Mendoza - Composer, Arranger, Conductor - Start Here , Some Skunk Funk 
Marcus Miller - Composer, Producer - "Power of Love," M2, Tutu, The Woman I Am 
Vince Mendoza and Marcus Miller, two of today's most successful jazz artists, will talk with Pat Prescott, radio disc jockey and co-host of the Brian McKnight Morning Show on KTWV 94.7 The Wave in Los Angeles about writing, arranging, performing, producing and collaborating, and what they believe are the best opportunities available for today's jazz musicians.

MODERATOR: Tony Berg - Musician, Producer, Music Executive - Air Supply, Aimee Mann, Peter Gabriel 
Mike Elizondo - Producer, Songwriter - "In Da Club," "How We Do," "Rich Girl," "Wunderkind" 
Alex Greenwald - Songwriter, Performer, Actor - "California," "Do The Panic,"Phantom Planet 
Greg Kurstin - Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "The Fear," "Wow," "Again and Again," "Haven't Got a Clue" 
Nicole Morier - Songwriter, Producer - "Rock Me In," "If He Should Ever Leave You," "Heaven On Earth" 
Brian West - Songwriter, Producer, Performer - Whoa, Nelly, Folklore 
The advancement of affordable computers, audio interfaces and software has put incredibly powerful tools in the hands of almost anyone and dramatically influenced how music is created and produced. This panel of successful producers, songwriters, and performing musicians will discuss the role technology has played in their entire creative process - from capturing fresh musical ideas to creatingdemo tracks to polishing the final production of a hit song. Topics will include favorite tools, studio techniques for effective songwriting and the role of production in modern songwriting.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Composing and producing for Film and TV 
Producer/Composer: Shawn Clement 
Artist/Producer/Musician: Justin Lassen 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to edit tracks on the iDea preamp.

Daniel Ho - Songwriter, Producer, Performer 

Live at the Network Stage

MODERATOR: Tremayne Anchrum - ASCAP 
Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford - Producer - "A Milli," "Diva" 
Drumma Boy - Producer - "Here I Am," "Put On," Paper Trail 
Kevin Crowe, Erik Ortiz and Kenny Bartolomei (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) - - Producers - "No One Will Do," "Bury Me a G," "She Got It," "Magnificent" 
Skillz - Rapper, Songwriter - "Confessions of a Ghostwriter," "Year-End Wrap-Up," I Ain't Mad No More 
Hip-Hop continues to be one of the most popular and lucrative musical genres around the world. What keeps the music vital are writers, performers and producers who find fresh and exciting ways to express their vision. Learn from some of today's most talented Hip-Hop writers on how to get noticed, the importance of finding the right producer, and how to make it in the business.

MODERATOR: Loretta Munoz - ASCAP 
Richard Marx has been an internationally known singer/songwriter/producer for over 20 years. In addition to selling over 30 million records as a recording artist, Richard has written and produced mega-hits for other artists as diverse as Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, NSYNC, Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers and Keith Urban. His 2004 collaboration with the late Luther Vandross resulted in a Grammy Award for Song Of The Year for their hit, "Dance With My Father." A pop radio staple from the late 80's through the 90's, Richard has written 37 top 30 chart hits, including an astounding 13 #1's. Among those were his own hits as an artist, "Hold On To The Nights," "Satisfied" and the classic "Right Here Waiting." Marx will share some of the secrets of his long-term success as well as the rewards and challenges of writing for a variety of artists across multiple genres.

MODERATOR: Marcus Miller - Composer, Producer - "Power of Love," M2,Tutu, The Woman I Am 
Johnny Mandel - Composer, Arranger, Producer - "The Shadow of Your Smile," "Emily," TV Theme: M*A*S*H 
David Paich - President - Hudmar Inc.; Songwriter, Composer, Producer – "Africa," "Rosanna," "Got to be Real" Film: Dune 
Marcus Miller, David Paich and Johnny Mandel have all achieved extraordinary success in their careers. Hear these master music creators talk about the defining moments that shaped their musical vision and inspired their achievements in the business. Learn how to find such defining moments in your own life.

MODERATOR: Tom DeSavia - VP, Creative - Notable Music 
Jody Gerson - Co-President - Sony/ATV Music Publishing 
Sam Hollander - Producer, Songwriter - "Cupid's Chokehold," "Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)," "The Great Escape" 
Nikki Jean - Songwriter, Performer 
Paul Williams - Songwriter, Actor - "Evergreen," "Rainy Days and Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun" 
Songwriter Nikki Jean has undertaken a bold approach for her forthcoming Columbia Records debut. She has enlisted some of the most iconic names in the Great American Songbook to collaborate with her on writing the album. Having traveled all over the U.S. to work with these writers, the result promises to be one of the most stunning debut records in years. This panel features a discussion with Nikki, as well as with Jody Gerson and Sam Hollander - her music publisher and producer, respectively - with whom Nikki conceptualized and shaped this project. In addition we are honored to have one of her many collaborators on the project - the legendary Paul Williams.

Chaka Khan began her career as lead singer for the band Rufus in the early 70's. Stevie Wonder penned Rufus' first hit, the Grammy Award-winning "Tell Me Something Good." Rufus dominated the airwaves with songs like "Once You Get Started," and "Ain't Nobody." Chaka went solo with Ashford & Simpson's "I'm Every Woman," and her catalog grew with hits like "Clouds" and "I Feel For You" written by long-time friend, Prince. In 1992, Chaka Executive Produced The Woman I Am, earning another Grammy. Chaka can be heard on soundtracks including Clockers, Miami Vice, Waiting to Exhale, and the recent Tyler Perry hits Madea's Family Reunion and Meet The Browns. Her new album, Funk This, won a Grammy as did and her duet, "Disrespectful," featuring Mary J. Blige. Chaka has earned ten Grammy Awards. In a special interview, Capitol recording artist and songwriter LeToya Luckett will talk to Khan about her role as a pioneering female artist and as a role model and inspiration to generations of songwriters and performers.

MODERATOR: Jimmy Landry - Producer, Engineer, Songwriter; A&R Consultant – Cakewalk 
"Spider" Ron Entwistle - Producer, Songwriter, Remixer 
Alex Hackford - A&R - Sony Computer Entertainment America/Playstation 
Gavin Haverstick - Lead Acoustical Engineer - Auralex Acoustics 
Emanuel Kiriakou - Songwriter, Producer - "Crush," "What's Left of Me," "A Million Miles," "2 in the Morning" 
Ankur Malhotra - A&R, Urban/Pop - Capitol Records 
Mark Needham - Mixer, Producer - The Killers, Iglu & Hartly, Metro Station 
The current music industry landscape has put much more weight on home and project studio recordings. Computer technology has been revolutionized to the point where an artist can render master quality recordings that can be published, acquired by a label "as is" or integrated into a higher budget project with the help of an established producer. With this in mind, artists need to focus on creating the best work possible, which in turn will open doors and create further opportunity for a promising career. These major label music industry professionals will discuss various technical topics as well as music placement, A&R, and how it all ties in to the state of the music industry.

MODERATOR: Leeds Levy - President - Leeds Music 
Stacy Fass - Attorney 
Peter Himmelman - Songwriter, Composer, Performer - From Strength to Strength Web Show: Furious World TV: Judging Amy, Bones 
Janet Billig Rich - Owner, Manager - Manage This Media 
Greg Sowders - SVP and Head of A&R, U.S. - Warner/Chappell Music 
Imagine you have finally generated interest in your music from a publisher. You are sitting in your first meeting to work out the details. Are you prepared? To illustrate its points, this panel will present a mock negotiation featuring a writer, a publisher, an attorney and a manager while examining key issues, hot buttons and the do's and don'ts of making or unmaking a publishing deal.

MODERATOR: Sean Devine - ASCAP 
Eric Beall - VP, A&R - Shapiro Bernstein & Co 
Barry Coburn - Co-President - Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. 
Jeff Franzel - Songwriter, Composer - "La tua semplicita," "When You Know," "Never Saw Blue Like That," "Don't Rush Me" 
Benjamin Groff - SVP, Creative, West Coast - Kobalt Music Group 
Getting your songs published abroad is often a scary thought but experts on this panel will help to demystify sub-publishing in a foreign territory. They will also discuss when is the right time to look for a sub publisher, finding the right sub-publisher and how to get the most out of your deal. They will also discuss the different markets that exist overseas and the creative opportunities available.

Join author John Battaglia for a book talk and signing in the Hollywood Ballroom Exhibit Area. He will be discussing The Rockstar in You: How to Build Rockstar Confidence, Create Rockstar Style, and Achieve the Rockstar Performance of Your Life and will share with you how artists can make their strongest impression and increase their chances for success.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Composing and producing for Film and TV 
Producer/Composer: Shawn Clement 
Artist/Producer/Musician: Justin Lassen 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to download tracks from the Ovation iDea website and other websites.

John Danty – Garageband Product Manager – Apple Inc. 
GarageBand – the most widely used music creation software in the world – is a perfect tool for songwriters. Included with iLife on every new Mac, GarageBand includes multitrack recording, mixing, effects and a complete set of Apple Loops that you can use as a backing band for your songs. So whether you're interested in recording demos or doing album-quality productions, you will learn in this session everything you need to know about the new features in GarageBand '09, as well as the most useful hardware and accessories to get started.

INTERVIEWER: Erik Philbrook - ASCAP 
ASCAP is pleased to present Jeff Lynne with its prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award for his extraordinary musical achievements and welcome him as our very special guest interview. Lynne has had an incredible 40-year career as a songwriter, producer and leader of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), co-founder of The Traveling Wilburys and producer of such artists as The Beatles, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. Even with a lifetime of other musical accomplishments, Jeff Lynne is and always will be known as the man who turned on the Electric Light Orchestra, one of the most remarkable success stories in rock history. ELO has sold well in excess of 50 million records worldwide, and continues to be a remarkably popular catalog. Jeff Lynne wrote and produced 26 Top 40 hits in the UK, and 20 Top 40 hits in the US with ELO, and became a major arena and stadium draw. Lynne has also released a solo album, Armchair Theatre. His remarkable career includes producing and collaborating with many of the greatest musical artists of all time, including a number of Lynne's all-time heroes: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Brian Wilson and Del Shannon. Together with Harrison, Orbison, Petty and Bob Dylan, Lynne was a member of the Grammy award-winning Traveling Wilburys - a supergroup like no other.

ASCAP is pleased to offer another exciting another opportunity to get your music heard at the EXPO. You can enter your music for a chance to perform at a special showcase. Two bands have already been selected to perform from a separate Pick the Band contest earlier this year. However, Indie Power is offering even more attendees a shot at sharing your musical talent with the industry and the EXPO audience. 

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED ONSITE AT THE INDIE POWER BOOTH UNTIL NOON ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24! All music genres will be considered. You simply need to submit a link to a live audio or video performance located online accessible by a website link (such as your website or any other site where a live performance is currently posted and publicly available). 

Whether you are chosen to perform or not, the Attendee Showcase, is a perfect opportunity to network and make connections at the EXPO.

The Gibson/Auralex Acoustics Jam Rooms are a place for attendees to gather, network, jam and collaborate with each other using basses, keyboards, Gibson guitars and hand drums.

Enjoy some great live music from this diverse and successful group of ASCAP songwriters on the rise, who will treat the audience to acoustic performances of their acclaimed work. 
Host: Dan Kimpel - Music Journalist, Author - How They Made It: True Stories of How Music's Biggest Stars Went to Stardom, Networking in the Music Business 
Rory Feek - Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Publisher - "Cheater Cheater," "Some Beach," "The Chain Of Love" 
Jason Reeves - Singer, Songwriter - "Bubbly," "Realize," The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache (and Other Frightening Tales), 
Lenka - Songwriter, Performer, Actress - "The Show," "Don't Let Me Fall," "Trouble Is a Friend" 
Jesca Hoop - Songwriter, Singer - "Seed of Wonder," "Intelligentactile 101,"Kismet

MODERATOR: Laura Roeder - Principal - roederstudios.com 
Roy Elkins - Founder & CEO - Broadjam, Inc. 
Patrick Faucher - CEO - Nimbit, Inc. 
Kyra Reed - Principal - MarKyr Media; Author - Blog 101 
Social media services such as Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, blogs and the like combined with innovative online tools and technology are providing independent music creators with great new opportunities to build and connect with an audience as well as market, promote, play and sell your music. Learn from some experts on how you can take complete control of advancing your music career by harnessing the power of the Internet.

MODERATOR: Ralph Murphy - ASCAP; Songwriter - "He Got You," "Half the Way" 
Wayland Holyfield - Songwriter - "Could I Have This Dance," "You're My Best Friend" 
Every songwriter wants to create a masterpiece and have it become a hit on radio. But before that happens songwriters must reconcile the shifting forces of art and commerce. You need to know your targeted radio market inside and out. This panel will explore from a creator's standpoint how commercial radio has evolved over the years and what today's songwriters should know if they want to reach for #1.

MODERATOR: Curt Frasca - CEO, Co-Founder - Verse Music Publishing;
Songwriter, Producer - Let Go, "On the Way Down" 
Chris Farren - President - Combustion Music Group; Songwriter, Producer 
Gilles Godard - Chief Creative Officer – ole 
Katie Welle - Manager, A&R – Sony/ATV Music Publishing 
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from chart-topping songwriters from a variety of genres in this song feedback session where a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given feedback in front of an audience.

MODERATOR: Doug Wood - President/Owner - Omni Music; Composer - The Omni Music Library 
James M. Kendrick Esq. - President - Schott Music Corporation/European American Music Corporation 
Stephen Paulus - Composer - Sea Portraits Opera: The Postman Always Rings Twice 
Alex Shapiro - Composer - Slipping, Bioplasm, Music for Two Big Instruments, At the Abyss 
This panel of experts will provide a guided tour of important Internet issues, including creative business models, income streams, promotion and copyright do's and don'ts.

Join author John Battaglia for a book talk and signing in the Hollywood Ballroom Exhibit Area. He will be discussing The Rockstar in You: How to Build Rockstar Confidence, Create Rockstar Style, and Achieve the Rockstar Performance of Your Life and will share with you how artists can make their strongest impression and increase their chances for success.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Writing, producing and recording a contemporary pop-rock song 
Producers: Jimmy Landry, Brandon Ryan and Jorg Kohring (from the band Orbit Monkey) 
Guest Artist: Cori Yarckin 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to record guitar licks and vocals on the Ovation iDea Preamp.

John Danty - Garageband Product Manager - Apple Inc. 
GarageBand – the most widely used music creation software in the world – is a perfect tool for songwriters. Included with iLife on every new Mac, GarageBand includes multitrack recording, mixing, effects and a complete set of Apple Loops that you can use as a backing band for your songs. So whether you're interested in recording demos or doing album-quality productions, you will learn in this session everything you need to know about the new features in GarageBand '09, as well as the most useful hardware and accessories to get started.

Don Passman, Esq. - Attorney, Partner - Gang, Tyre, Ramer, and Brown, Inc.; Author - All You Need to Know About the Music Business 
If you want to succeed in both the traditional and digital music worlds today, then you must know the basic rules of publishing, the many different areas that generate income and the types of deals common to these areas. One of America's top entertainment attorneys and author of the book All You Need to Know About the Music Business, Don Passman, Esq., will provide a primer on the latest creative and business developments in music publishing and how your music can make money in everything from video games, film and TV, downloads and streams, advertising commercials and much more.

MODERATOR: Richard Bellis - Author - The Emerging Film Composer ; Composer - One Special Night, Stephen King's IT, Above and Beyond 
Ron Jones - Composer - TV: Family Guy, American Dad, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Duck Tales 
Walter Murphy - Composer, Arranger - "A Fifth of Beethoven" TV: Family Guy,American Dad Film: Foodfight! 
Family Guy and American Dad composers Ron Jones & Walter Murphy discuss their collaborations on two of TV's most successful animated shows with film composer Richard Bellis. Learn about the highs, the lows, the hustle and the humor that come from creating music for a TV series and how this close team of creators has succeeded in a challenging medium.

MODERATOR: Walter Jones - ASCAP 
Charity Duplechan - Creative Manager - Rondor Music Publishing 
Carlos Hudgins - Director, Creative Urban - EMI Music Publishing 
Jon "Jon Street" Yip + Jeremy "Jerm the Beat" Reeves (The Stereotypes) - Producers, Songwriters - "Damages," "Why Does She Stay," "Good Love"
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from chart-topping R&B and Hip-Hop songwriters and producers and industry executives in this song feedback session where a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given feedback in front of an audience.

MODERATOR: Ralph Murphy - ASCAP; Songwriter - "He Got You," "Half the Way" 
Jewel Coburn - Co-President - Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. 
Steve Seskin - Songwriter - "Don't Laugh At Me," "Grown Men Don't Cry," "Life's A Dance," "I Think About You" 
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from chart-topping country songwriters in this song feedback session where a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given feedback in front of an audience.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Writing, producing and recording a contemporary pop-rock song 
Producers: Jimmy Landry, Brandon Ryan and Jorg Kohring (from the band Orbit Monkey) 
Guest Artist: Cori Yarckin 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording process.

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to edit tracks on the iDea preamp.

Learn today's hit songwriting techniques as Lily Allen's producer Greg Kurstin shares the Logic session from Allen's #1 hit single, "The Fear," recorded entirely in Logic on his MacBook Pro. Greg will explain how he created the sound of Allen's #1 album, It's Not Me, It's You, using Logic's palette of software instruments and plug-ins. Greg has also written for Kyle Minogue, Natasha Bedingfield and Pink, as well as for his own electro pop band, The Bird and The Bee. As a multi-instrumentalist, he's toured with Beck, Jane's Addiction, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

MODERATOR: Marilyn Bergman - Academy & Grammy Award-winning lyricist - "The Windmills of Your Mind," "The Way We Were," "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," Film: Yentl 
Jay Cooper, Esq. - Attorney - Greenberg Traurig 
Fred Koenigsberg, Esq. - White & Case LLP 
Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) - California's 29th Congressional District 
The future for songwriters, composers, artists and music publishers is being decided right now through legislation involving copyrights and digital media. How will the outcome impact songwriters, composers and music publishers? Will copyrights be so weakened that they will no longer enable creators to make a living from their work? Or will Congress recognize the value of creative work and make sure digital media businesses pay fairly for music. Marilyn Bergman will lead this discussion with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and other policy experts about recent and ongoing legislative actions involving copyright and what's really at stake for music creators.

Moderator: Brendan Okrent - ASCAP 
Gary Baker - Songwriter, Producer - "I Swear," "I'm Already There," "Once Upon A Lifetime," "Anywhere For You" 
Stephen Bishop - Songwriter, Performer - "On and On," "Separate Lives," "Save It For A Rainy Day" Film: Animal House 
Jack Tempchin - Songwriter - "Peaceful Easy Feeling," " Already Gone, " " You Belong To The City," "Slow Dancing (Swayin To The Music)" 
Wendy Waldman - Songwriter, Performer - "Save The Best For Last," "Fishin' In The Dark," "The Sweetest Days," "I Owe You One" 
Memorable songs have resonance because they continue to hold meaning with each repeated listen. This panel of top songwriters have all written work that has become part of the "New American Songbook." Hear them perform their songs and tell the stories behind their creations. Learn what they believe makes a song endure year after year.

MODERATOR: Jon Burlingame - Journalist - Daily Variety 
James Newton Howard is an 8-time Oscar nominee and one of the industry's most prolific composers, with more than 100 motion picture and television scores to his credit. Howard has received six Oscar nominations for Best Original Score for Defiance, Michael Clayton, The Village, My Best Friend's Wedding, The Fugitive and The Prince of Tides. He's received two Oscar nominations for Best Original Song for "Look What Love Has Done" fromJunior and "For the First Time" from One Fine Day and also garnered Golden Globe nominations for both songs. In addition to the films mentioned above, Howard's long list of credits includes The Dark Knight, Blood Diamond, The Sixth Sense, Signs, Freedomland, Batman Begins, The Interpreter, Collateral, Hidalgo, America's Sweethearts, Runaway Bride, Primal Fear, Outbreak, Wyatt Earp, Dave, Falling Down, Grand Canyon, My Girl and Pretty Woman, among others. Also honored for his work in television, Howard won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme for the series Gideon's Crossing and earned Emmy nominations in the same category for ER and Men. Howard most recently received a Grammy Award for Best Score Album for the international blockbuster The Dark Knight (composed w/ Hans Zimmer) and Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for the Ed Zwick WW2 drama, Defiance. Learn from one of the industry's top film composers how to prepare for and succeed in film music.

MODERATOR: Tremayne Anchrum - ASCAP 
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Johntá Austin has penned songs for Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Tyrese, Enrique Iglesias, Ginuwine, Aaliyah as well as for his own solo release. Songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell has amassed many credits and major hits working with such top as artists as Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Xzibit, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Kierra Sheard, Brandy, Dave Hollister, Dru Hill, Musiq Soulchild and more. Their collective perspective on writing hits across the musical spectrum will make for a fascinating and educational discussion on creating modern popular music.

MODERATOR: Eric Craig - Director, A&R and Music Supervision - Lakeshore Entertainment 
Damon Elliott - Producer, Songwriter, Musician - Kelis Was Here Film: Scooby-Doo, Fame (2009) 
Jamie Houston - Songwriter, Producer - "Just Feel Better," "Beautiful Disaster," "Breaking Free," "You Are The Music In Me" 
Andrea Remanda - Songwriter, Singer - Film: "Never Gonna Break My Faith" (Bobby), "Quest for Love" (Arthur & The Invisibles) 
This panel of professional songwriters, all of whom have enjoyed success in a variety of genres, such as pop, Urban and rock music, have also achieved creative and lucrative heights in writing for the "tween" market, which marketers define as young people, ages 8-12, who are no longer little children and not yet teens, but who nevertheless love great music. Learn about the opportunities available in this growing arena.

Expert producers and music creators will be using the award winning SONAR V-Studio 700 to exemplify different techniques, tips and tricks for the modern recording musician. Cutting edge technology is allowing creative people to take control of their music and turn demos into finished masters; this is the place to ask questions and learn.

Writing, producing and recording a contemporary pop-rock song 
Producers: Jimmy Landry, Brandon Ryan and Jorg Kohring (from the band Orbit Monkey) 
Guest Artist: Cori Yarckin 

In sessions taught throughout the day, pieces of music will be recorded by a producer and engineer and developed in a fully-functional on-location studio. Featured studio tools and products to include Auralex Acoustics, Behringer, Blue Microphones, Cakewalk, Gibson, iZotope, NightBird Studios, Roland, Solid State Logic and West LA Music. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the Home Recording proc

Ovation iDea Guitar Workshop 

Learn how to download tracks from the Ovation iDea website and other websites.

Bob Hunt - Senior Product Line Manager of Logic - Apple Inc. 
Logic Studio delivers everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, mix and perform in the studio and on the stage. Come learn why it is so popular with musicians and songwriters and see an overview of the powerful music creation and production tools it provides in one comprehensive package. These include: Logic Pro 8 for songwriting and production; MainStage for live performance; Soundtrack Pro 2 for sound-for-picture; over 40 software instrument plug-ins; 80 effect plug-ins; and a massive sound library of Apple Loops, channel strip settings and sampled instruments, Whether you are wanting to make the move from GarageBand to Logic Studio using another digital audio workstation and looking to add Logic Studio to your arsenal or just wanting to find out how Logic Studio can aid your songwriting process, this is the perfect session for you.

Performer/Host: Holly Knight - Songwriter, Producer, Performer – "Simply The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield," "Better Be Good To Me" 
Eric Bazilian - Songwriter, Performer – "One Of Us," "Kiss The Rain," "Private Emotion," "All You Zombies" 
Rob Hyman - Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "Time After Time," "And We Danced," "Private Emotion," "Closer To Me" 
Emanuel Kiriakou - Songwriter, Producer - "Crush," "What's Left of Me," "A Million Miles," "2 in the Morning" 
Narada Michael Walden - Producer, Songwriter - "I Don't Wanna Cry," "So Emotional," "Freeway of Love," The Bodyguard 
Master songwriters know how to craft a great song. But only some writers turn their personal inspirations into chart-topping hits. This group of some of modern music's most successful songwriters and producers will share the fascinating stories behind their work and will perform them live in a fun, stripped-down, in-the-round setting.

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