(Teacher bios are located at the end of the class descriptions) Friday, November 8 · ·...

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Road Rally 2013 Driver’s Ed Classes (Teacher bios are located at the end of the class descriptions)

Friday, November 8th

11:00am – 12:30pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Website Demolition Derby with Dave Cool – Westchester ―A‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) This session will

offer live critiques of musician websites. Each site‘s design, organization, content, and functionality will be assessed. How does

the website fit with the artist‘s overall online strategy, and how successfully does it achieve his/her goals? Dave Cool, the

Director of Artist Relations at Bandzoogle, is extremely knowledgeable about website best practices and deeply allergic to bad

design, Flash widgets, and unreadable fonts. Reviews will aim to teach everyone in the room some website design best practices.

Listening to Your Country Songs with Chip Hardy – Westchester ―B‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) An

informational discussion on how to make your Country songs more competitive in the marketplace. Subject matter will range

from your initial song idea to developing a story line and creating an emotional impact for listeners. Questions and open

discussion will be welcomed throughout the entire class period.

Multiple Streams of Music Income with Debra Russell – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) More than

a marketing model – it‘s a business model allowing you to capitalize on today‘s reality in the music business. Built on the

foundation of niche marketing, taking best advantage of the tools and technology of the new music industry to create your 1,000

True Fans. Whether you‘re a performing musician, composer, producer, publisher, or agent/manager, you can apply these

concepts to expand and grow your music business. Following the Multiple Streams of Music Income Model will allow you to

attract the right fans (or music buyers) to you, the ones who will love what you uniquely do. And create a deep and abiding

relationship with them that will keep them coming back and bringing their friends with them.

How to Achieve Incredible Career Success with Kenny Kerner – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) So many people get into the industry without a plan; without an organized outline. There are distractions, mistakes, hard work and

a host of other hurdles to keep an artist from succeeding. This class will outline 18 steps for achieving incredible career success

and overcoming the hurdles. If you‘re planning on a career—any career—don‘t miss this class!

It Takes More Than Talent with George Aiello – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Why is it some

artists ―make it‖ and others don‘t? Do they have more talent than the rest of us? Probably not. Is it just luck? Definitely not! Do

successful artists have anything in common with each other? Do they do or know something the rest of us don‘t? It turns out they

just might. George Aiello, co-founder of Full Touch Media, will lead this fast-paced, eye opening, engaging, and sometimes

provocative session that explores and exposes why fans become motivated, passionate, and loyal followers of an artist. You‘ll

leave the room energized and armed with specific steps that you can begin using today to build a more successful music

career. This session is for anyone who creates music of any genre and at all levels that want to build a growing base of dedicated

and committed fans. Those who represent artists such as indie labels and music marketing professionals are also encouraged to

attend.

Audio Engineering Boot Camp with Chandler Bridges – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Learn about

the music production process—including recording, editing, and mixing—and the tools available to you to create music on your

computer. This class will cover the basics of Audio Engineering and Production. Topics will include: basics of sound and hearing;

microphone design, function, and placement; creating better mixes (including reference tracks, song analysis, signal processing);

and technical ear training.

Songwriting for All Levels with Frank Fuchs – La Guardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) This class is open

to songwriters of all levels, but can be especially helpful for artists, singer songwriters, and bands looking to get their songs ready

to record. There will be a limited chance for people to play a tune and get the song reviewed by the class, but mainly we‘ll be

going over the basic elements of songwriting and how to strengthen parts, lyrics, melodies and chords. Additional focus on how to

approach ―the marketplace‖ with your particular genre of music.


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11:00am-12:30pm (continued):

Three Simple Mistakes That Stop Songwriters From Having Hits with Barry De Vorzon – Kennedy Room

(Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Sometimes the difference between a good song and a great song is in the tiniest of details. Join

hit songwriter, producer, publisher Barry De Vorzon to find out what those little mistakes are and how to avoid them. No other

class at this year‘s Road Rally will be giving these three secret tips to its students.

Advanced Record Production with Rob Chiarelli and Ron Harris – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor)

Rob Chiarelli and Ron Harris will tell you their hit-making techniques that will make your project sound like a HIT

record. Topics include modern MIXING techniques, using plug-ins, modern vocal & drum sounds, and how to get your mix to

sound big, clear, and deep like you hear on the radio. Once again, they will be bringing a major special guest. Don‘t miss this

class. Rob and Ron will also be bringing some very special classic multi-track masters – very rare, once-in-a-lifetime kind of

stuff!

Vocal Recording and Mixing Master Class with Ronan Chris Murphy – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Producer-Engineer Ronan Chris Murphy will teach you how to record and mix master quality vocals tracks in any

recording situation. The class will share techniques for getting the most out of the vocalist and technical strategies for delivering

broadcast quality vocal tracks on any budget.

The Dos and Don’ts of Co-writing with Cliff Goldmacher – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Get an

industry insider‘s perspective on the process of songwriting collaboration from a veteran of over 800 co-writes. You‘ll gain

valuable information about what to do before, during, and after your writing sessions. Don‘t go into your first co-write without

taking this class!

2:45pm-4:15pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Heart, Soul & Sincerity: Success Strategies with a Human Touch with Dan Kimpel – Westchester A Room

(Lobby Level / 1st Floor) The songwriting business is a people business. Creating and sustaining personal and professional

relationships is a dynamic key to an enduring career. With six best-selling music business books to his credit, author, educator,

and interviewer Dan Kimpel has been in a key position to observe how strategic alliances are valuable keys to success in all facets

of our industry. Even with every social media gizmo in existence, nothing can ever supplant the power of two individuals in one

room, breathing the same air. In his dynamic and energetic presentation, Dan will deliver a testimony of positive people power,

with sterling examples of how today‘s most successful songwriters have leveraged their personal connections to maximum effect.

Who you know, what you know, and who knows you: Join the inexhaustible Dan Kimpel for a session that is guaranteed to

awaken the networking genius within you.

Understanding What Mastering Does with Hans DeKline – Westchester B Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Learn

the nuts and bolts of the mastering process from a seasoned veteran and world-renowned mastering engineer who has over 10

years experience and thousands of songs released on Major and Indie labels. You‘ll gain valuable insight into this critical and

final stage of the recording process. Learn the best ways to prepare your final mixes for mastering, and how you can ad that extra

polish to make your mixes sparkle and shine. Mastering demystified!

Making Money as a Songwriter and Music Publisher with Todd Brabec and Jeff Brabec – National Room


Floor) Today‘s world of music licensing offers more opportunities than ever before, but along with

those opportunities come increasing complexity. Without current knowledge of how things work in today‘s ―real world,‖ many

opportunities will either be lost or diminished in value. Knowing the structure of a licensing deal, the negotiating tactics used, and

the money that can be made—all of that and more will be discussed. Areas covered include ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC

payments; video games; independent and major studio films; television series; apps; e-cards; mechanical royalty rates; advertising

commercials; downloads and streaming; ringtones and ringbacks; direct licenses; and more.


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How to Get More Forwards from TAXI with Karl Louis and Kevin Houlihan – O'Hare Room


Floor) Want to improve the accuracy of your song pitch? Welcome to this up close and personal

conversation into what makes a successful pitch. You‘ll gain valuable insight regarding the distinctions between a Film, TV, and

Commercial Ad pitch vs. pitching your music to Label and Publishing opportunities. Join us for this in-depth look at the industry

from all angles, with Kevin Houlihan (TAXI, Vice President, Film & TV / A&R) and Karl Louis (Major & Indie Label Artist

Management and Industry Veteran). Get an honest assessment of what you need to maximize your focus and help increase your

―forward‖ ratio. Time permitting, audience member songs will be randomly selected and spot critiqued.

Live Show Music Marketing: What to Do Before, During and After the Gig with Bob Baker – Midway Room


Floor) You know that live music performances are a powerful way to connect with fans. Are you truly

making the most of this opportunity? In this fast-paced session, you'll learn the secrets in getting more people to your shows, how

to engage fans and sell more music during the show, and the important marketing steps you need to take after each gig. Attend

this class if you're serious about squeezing all you can out of your live performances.

Is It Time to Get a Manager? with Chris ―Hot Rod‖ Long – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Why do

some artists get great management and others do not? What can I do to make sure I am doing what needs to be done to attract the

attention of management? Are you aware of the fact that before being able to ask the question ―What should I expect from you as

my manager‖ that you need to be prepared to answer the question. What are you doing on your own to make me want to manage

you? With experience as an A&R rep, a record label ―jack of all trades‖ (promotions, publicity, marketing), music journalist,

concert promoter, and manager of an artist with several #1 singles and a platinum plus album, Chris ―Hot Rod‖ Long will try to

help you understand how Artist Management is a two-way street, and what you can do to make your side of the street as

appealing for a talented manager as possible.

It’s About the Song with Judy Stakee – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Judy will share with you

her vision on how to become a more successful songwriter by developing your own creative process. She will give you a unique

perspective into being an artist; body, mind, and soul. She intends to spark your imagination and visualization by using your

voice, melody, and lyric.

Making Music That Works for Advertising with Garry Smith – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) You‘ve only got 29 seconds to grab and hold your listeners‘ attention. Composing for advertising isn‘t about you and your

favorite music, style, or genre. It‘s about the client, the product, and the target market. Putting yourself in their shoes is the

essential key to success when you create music for TV commercials. Learn about the various uses of music in

advertising, why they use music, how to give them what they need, and using ―temp‖ music as your inspiration. Garry Smith is a

world-class expert in this field with a great history of advertising music placements!

Contemporary: What Is It, How to Get It, and Why You Need to Be It with Robin Frederick, author “Shortcuts

to hit Songwriting” – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Whether you’re pitching to record labels, publishers, or

Film & TV, the road to success is paved with current-sounding songs and productions. That doesn’t mean you need to spend a

fortune on demos or co-write with a 12-year-old. Join Robin Frederick for a fun, informative class that will show you simple,

easy-to-use techniques for updating your style. All-new Video & Audio examples.

Modern Sample Libraries with Jeff Steinman, Mike Greene, and Garth Hjelte – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

Floor) In this class, learn how they are made and what they can do. In this class, we will talk about the process of creating

sample libraries, the various capabilities provided by modern libraries, what our favorite libraries are (the ones that we use),

various formats that have become standards, and more. We will explain some of the terminology, demonstrate the capabilities of

several high-end libraries, and answer questions from the audience.

Music Business and Terminology Basics for Newbies with Casey Hurowitz – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

floor) Are you just starting out? Overwhelmed by all those terms tossed around such as reversion, exclusive, non-exclusive,

re-title, work-for-hire, etc.? Confused about copyrights, performance royalties, etc.? This is the class for the totally green (though

all are welcome!). Casey Hurowitz is a TAXI member who has grown by leaps and bounds during his membership, and is a very

prolific contributor to the TAXI forum. He is highly regarded by the legions of newbies who are hungry for the music business

basics. Want to shave months, maybe years off your learning curve? Then join Casey to get a ―101‖ primer and all your questions

answered in plain, easy-to-understand language.


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4:30pm – 6:00pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Personal Management 101: The Nuts and Bolts with Karl Louis and Rob ―Blasko‖ Nicholson – Westchester

―A‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, an artist manager is essential

to your needs. As an artist, your main concern should be writing and performing your music. A good manager will handle all

other aspects of the music business for you. In this class, take the time to learn when to hire a manager, what a manager can do

for you, and numerous other topics related to the artist manager and their involvement in your career.

Top Lyric Pitfalls - How to Avoid Them: A Lyric Master Class with Jason Blume – Westchester ―B‖ Room

(Lobby Level / 1st Floor) There are reasons why some lyrics grab the attention of publishers, record labels, and audiences—

and why others fail to do so. Learn what makes a great title; how to craft lyrics that are universal, unique, and personal—all at the

same time; three tools guaranteed to evoke emotion; how to ―support‖ a title; how and why to grab a listener with your opening

lines; two easy tricks to ―show‖ the story instead of telling the feelings, and much more.

Once More With ―Feeling‖ with Jan Linder-Koda – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Author Jan

Linder-Koda from Angel Diva Music is returning for an educational, fun, and just all-over great hang. Join Jan in her class ―Once

More With Feeling.‖ Tap into the truth of the storyteller in you. Deliver riveting performances. Create characters that come from

a deeper understanding and use that knowledge in your writing process. Develop and brand your act, from the songs to the

business side of your career. Work with an award singer/songwriter/actor/performance coach whose understanding of emotional

truth and whose championing of artists leads to profound breakthroughs. Please bring instrumentals or your instrument to have

Jan work with you in front of the class. This class will be filmed. We will be working with exercises right out of the book.

Fett’s Recording Turbo-Charge with Fett – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) In this class, veteran

producer/engineer Fett shares pro secrets, tips, and tricks from his popular ―Recording Turbo-charge‖ online program. Fett

discusses how to get the most out of your microphones and recording space, and includes specific techniques for recording vocals,

guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and percussion. Note: This class focuses exclusively on recording. For a similar class on

mixing, see Fett‘s Mixing Shake-up class being taught on Saturday.

Reality 101: Getting Seen, Getting Heard, Getting Signed; Pursuing a Career in the New Music Business, 2012

and Beyond with Bobby Borg – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Are you ready for that big recording

deal? Do you understand what getting signed really means? Do you want to find out how to leverage your career to get what you

want? YES? Then this course is for you! Taught by a professional musician, for musicians. Learn invaluable tips for pursuing a

successful career in music that only someone who‘s lived THROUGH IT can reveal. Real-life stories and in-class song critique

sessions enhance this presentation making it a true eye-opener. Bring your CDs and get heard!

―Sounds‖ Like a Winner! with Darlene Koldenhoven – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Learn how to

capture that winning vocal ―sound‖ from Grammy winner and three-time Grammy nominee, MVP session singer, and touring

artist Darlene Koldenhoven. As an award-winning producer, recording artist, vocal contractor, songwriter, arranger, voice

teacher/coach, and studio owner, Darlene brings her many years of experience and expertise on working from both sides of the

glass as she addresses the solutions in technique and dual communication to achieve that ―platinum‖ vocal sound. Her #1 albums,

Infinite Voice and Heavenly Peace, and new book with seven CDs, Tune Your Voice: Singing and the Mind’s Musical Ear, is

endorsed by everyone from Juilliard to American Idol.

The Pursuit of Excellence: Determining Winners From Others with Bob Mete – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine

Level / 2nd

Floor) This course is a one-and-a-half hour presentation that illustrates the traits and qualities that separate winners

from all others. During this presentation we will discuss topics such as: Fear of Risk, Failure and Criticism, Making

Commitments, Fear of Change, Problem-Solving, Setting Goals, Dealing with Feedback, and Doing a Personal Inventory. The

topics above will be demonstrated using examples from the sports and the music industry. The class is fast-paced and

entertaining. Attendees will come away with a positive attitude toward work, their craft, and their daily life.

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―Making It‖ in the Music Business with Kevin Breuner – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) From

global distribution to building a loyal fanbase online, there are many options for indie artists in the new music business. What

does it really take to build a solid foundation for a music career? How do you get that finished album or single to a global music

audience? Can you make money without a major label behind you? We‘ll discuss how changes in the music business have opened

up enormous opportunity for any artist with an internet connection, music they believe in, and the desire to connect directly with

fans. Making money from your music might be easier than you thought!

Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting: Part I with Ralph Murphy – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) You‘re

a singer/songwriter. You‘re doing two jobs! There‘s the artist on one side, and the songwriter on the other. Are both really doing

their job? Find out before it‘s too late for both of you! This class is much more than Murphy‘s Law... It‘s what really happens to

us all when consumers judge your work! In the first (of two) seminars, participants will be encouraged to play a song, get

feedback, rewrite it overnight, then bring it back to be reviewed during the second half of the seminar on Saturday.

Saturday, November 9th

9:00am – 10:30am: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

12 Cash Flow Strategies for Musicians and Bands with Bob Baker – Westchester ―A‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st

floor) Whether you play music full-time or part-time, or you perform as a solo, duo or full band ... you could use more money

coming in, right? Attend this class if you want to discover a dozen little-known ways to generate fast cash using music and

resources you already have. You‘ll leave with a page full of fresh music money-making ideas you can put into practice right

away.

How to Market Your CD and Create a Buzz: Putting Together A Marketing Plan of Attack with Bobby Borg –

Westchester ―B‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st floor) Want to get to that next level of your career? In this class you‘ll learn

step-by-step tips essential in putting together and initiating your own ―Marketing Plan of Attack.‖ And if money is tight, we‘ll do

this from the perspective of having a ―Zero-to-Limited Dollar Budget!‖ In-class marketing exercises and CD-listening sessions

make this course fast-paced, interactive, and highly motivating. Make no mistake: Having no plan is like planning to fail! Having

a plan, and failing to execute it, is equally as damaging. Bring KW CDs!

The 5 Stages of Performance Excellence with Steven Memel – National Room / (Mezzanine Level / 2nd floor)

Most people learn vocal technique from one teacher and performance skills somewhere else – usually from trial and error. But

for the most part, the other vital elements of being a master singer/performer/entertainer, are left unaddressed or given small

mention. Steven's system, ―The Science of Switching On‖ is the first comprehensive voice technique and performance system that

teaches you everything you need to know to master your art and wow the crowd night after night without burning out your voice

or your enthusiasm. He will also cover the critical 5 stages of performance excellence. The results? Rock solid technique,

unforgettable performances, a sense of unshakable well-being and whole new level of energy for your art.

Fett’s Mixing Shake-up with Fett – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) In this class, veteran

producer/engineer Fett shares concepts, techniques, and pro secrets from his popular book, Fett’s Mixing Roadmap: A Step-by-

step Guide To Mixing Music in the Studio (available for a special price in the Road Rally booksellers room). Fett discusses his

philosophy and approach to mixing, addresses common issues, and even shares some material that‘s not in the book. Note: This

class focuses exclusively on mixing. For a similar class on recording, see Fett‘s Recording Turbo-charge class being taught on

Friday.


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9:00am – 10:30am (continued):

It Takes More Than Talent with George Aiello – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Why is it some

artists ―make it‖ and others don‘t? Do they have more talent than the rest of us? Probably not. Is it just luck? Definitely not! Do

successful artists have anything in common with each other? Do they do or know something the rest of us don‘t? It turns out they

just might. George Aiello, co-founder of Full Touch Media, will lead this fast-paced, eye-opening, engaging, and sometimes

provocative session that explores and exposes why fans become motivated, passionate, and loyal followers of an artist. You‘ll

leave the room energized and armed with specific steps that you can begin using today to build a more successful music

career. This session is for anyone who creates music of any genre and at all levels that want to build a growing base of dedicated

and committed fans. Those who represent artists such as indie labels and music marketing professionals are also encouraged to

attend.

Writing Lyrics to Melody with Pat Pattison – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) There‘s no use in writing

a great lyric and a great melody if they don‘t work together. An unfortunate setting of a word or phrase can sink the emotion of

the song, calling your listener‘s attention away from WHAT you are saying to HOW you are saying it. This workshop will show

you how to combine your lyric accurately and effectively with melody. This is a ―can‘t miss‖ seminar—it‘s bound to take your

writing to the next level.

Jazz Listening and Live Feedback with Andy Allen – La Guardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Get your

Jazz tunes heard, and get live feedback in this friendly, helpful, and live setting. Find out what‘s great, or what might need fixing

and how to do it! First come-first served.

What Genre IS This? with Chas Ferry - Kennedy Room, (Mezzanine Level/2nd Floor) The genre definition of a

particular song often means something different to just about every person you ask. During his 15 years working with music for

film and TV, Chas Ferry has seen firsthand how this can complicate the communication process between someone looking for

material and a music provider, especially if there's an age difference. During the first part of the class we'll compare older songs to

newer songs with the same genre definition to see how the meanings change over time. How is that "Shout." by the Isley

Brothers, "Blurrred Lines" by Robin Thicke, and "Diamonds" by Rhianna are all classified as R&B songs. We'll also compare

various genre lists used by companies ranging from Billboard Magazine to Soundminer. During the second part of the class

people will hand Chas one of their songs on CD with the Genre on a piece of paper. Chas will play the song for the class, and

we'll come up with a group consensus as to the genre before we look to see what the artist had written down. To participate in the

Genre Shootout, bring your song to the class on CD with the genre on a slip of paper!

Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting: Part II with Ralph Murphy – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) This is

Part II, when the Singer/Songwriters who had their work reviewed on Friday bring their re-written songs back to show how they

fixed them overnight! If time permits, Ralph will also give more live feedback on songs from people who weren‘t able to attend

the first session!

Directing Singers in the Studio, Artists and Producers with Jan Linder-Koda – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

Floor) ―Directing Singers in the Studio‖ is a class is for vocalists, producers, engineers, and film/TV writers. How do you get

the sizzle in the studio? Do you know how to work together to ignite your sessions and get a hot take? Singers, reach rock-star

level by telling a great story and record emotionally charged tracks even when you are under pressure. Producers and engineers,

get Jan‘s tricks of the trade to capture that performance you‘re looking for. Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jan Linder-

Kodak has worked with 20 Grammy-winning clients and will show you how to get your whole team working together in the

studio. This class will give you the language you need so everyone is on the same page. It‘s a win-win for everyone who records.

Jan has an uncanny ability to put her finger on what the issue is, so bring your instrumental track or your instruments. She will

pick people from the class to demonstrate what she‘s teaching. Jan‘s classes are usually standing room only so get there early to

get your seat.

The Dos and Don’ts of Co-Writing with Cliff Goldmacher – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Get an

industry insider‘s perspective on the process of songwriting collaboration from a veteran of over 800 co-writes. You‘ll gain

valuable information about what to do before, during, and after your writing sessions. Don‘t go into your first co-write without

taking this class!


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2:30pm-4:00pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

―Songwriters on Songwriting‖: A Journey Into the Wisdom of the World’s Greatest Songwriters with Paul

Zollo – Westchester ―A‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) What Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, and all the

others say about how to write great songs.

Developing Revenue Streams in 2014 for Your Music with Robert Case – Westchester ―B‖ Room (Lobby Level

/ 1st Floor) Overview of what exactly music publishing is. Topics covered include Music Copyrights, ASCAP, BMI, Co-

Writing, Production, and more This class is great for any songwriter to attend and gives a clear understanding of what publishers

go through from beginning to end in the process of music publishing and that Robert uses in his day-to-day business operation.

But It Sounded So Much Better at Home with Steven Memel – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Do

you ever hear yourself say those words? Ever think them? Well if you didn‘t, you wouldn‘t be human. And everyone, even the

pros have experienced it. We‘ll reveal what‘s at the bottom of the ―tighten up‖ or ―choke‖ syndrome. And you‘ll discover how

you can minimize or eliminate it entirely.

Internet Marketing and Social Media: A Waste of Time or Your Path to Music Business Success? with Debra

Russell – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) The Internet has paved the way for the Artist Entrepreneur to create

his/her own career without waiting for the record deal, the publishing deal, or anybody to ―discover‖ you. But learning what you

need for your business can be quickly overwhelming – do you need a website? What should be on it? What about Facebook and

Twitter? YouTube and Google+? For the people using the Internet and social media marketing correctly, their success is no

accident. So, how do you apply it to your business? What‘s the best way for you to use the power of the Internet to build the

career YOU want?‘

31 EZ Things Hit Songwriters Do That You Don’t with Jason Brawner – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Hollywood Music Awards Producer of the Year opens his bag of tricks to reveal simple yet powerful techniques that hit

songwriters and chart-topping artists do that you don‘t. This is a career-altering, one-of-a-kind lecture!

HELP ME HELP YOU!!! – Marketing your Solo/Band’s CD to Film and TV with Ted Lowe and Anny Colvin –

Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Music Libraries, traditionally the home to instrumental production music, now

create and sign ―vocal tracks.‖ Learn how this is driving prices for authentic artist material in to the basement. Learn how to

evaluate offers, and find the right team to represent your artist material for licensing. Learn how to help your publisher (and

yourself) get the highest possible fees for licenses from your album release. Join veteran film & TV Music Publisher Ted Lowe

and Music Supervisor Anny Colvin in a very frank discussion about trends in music licensing, and walk away with essential tips

that will help you excel in this highly competitive area of the music business.

The Musical Approach to Digital Recording with John Lowson of The University of Recording Arts and Music

– LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) The true nature of the ―feeling of music‖ has gotten sidetracked and

lost in seeing the songs in Pro Tools. Discover how to build the ―art‖ of engineering and production back into your recordings.

Seasoned pro John Lowson, who engineered countless Gold, Platinum, and Grammy-winning recordings as well as trained

thousands of Recording Engineers, will get you on track. This is a simple yet effective way to understand the pro approach to the

home studio process, marrying the analog mindset to the digital recording platform for Pro Tools beginners. An exciting journey

to thinking, acting and performing like a Pro Engineer. A must for any Songwriter/Musician who wants to keep the focus on the

music!

Five Secrets for Creating Broadcast Quality Recordings with Ronan Chris Murphy – Kennedy Room


Floor) This class will explain five secrets that will help get your recordings up to the professional

standards that today‘s industry is expecting, and help you avoid some of the most common mistakes that make recordings sound

like demo tapes rather than professional broadcast quality masters.


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How to Retire Using Your Creativity and Songwriting with Barry De Vorzon – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

Floor) Hit songwriter, producer, music publisher Barry De Vorzon went from ground zero to being wildly successful and it

all started out with just one song. Find out how Barry leveraged the income from one hit into a globally recognized publishing

company and record label, then wisely invested the money he made from that in real estate. This is a true rags-to-riches story that

you won‘t hear anywhere else! Join Barry, get the tools, define your path, get inspired, and build the career you‘ve always

dreamed of!

Under the Hood: Vocal Mechanics with Clare McLeod – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Your sound is

the result of a dynamic process in which several parts of your body interact. In this session, you‘ll deepen your understanding of

the structures that make up the quality of your voice and strengthen both your consistency and versatility. If you want to sing,

bring a song, or a section of a song that is challenging for you. Bring a track to sing to if you like.

―Just Get Out There‖ – Tips to Achieve Success as an Artist Entrepreneur with Gilli Moon – Sea-Tac Room


Floor) In this new dawn of the music business, achieving success means being an artist that is unique,

in charge of your own destiny, and entrepreneurial. Gilli Moon, an artist and Singer/Songwriter, plus record label owner and

author, takes you through her process, tips, and tools on getting out there as an artist which begins with getting clear with what

you are about and what you want, creating clear and tangible goals, and defining success on your own terms. Her workshop (and

accompanying book) provides enriching tools on creating your competitive advantage, balancing the art with the business through

time management and prioritization, and learning how to produce, release, market, and promote your music, all the while

achieving personal, financial, and professional success and joy though her anecdotal stories (some about her personal life),

spiritual inspirations, and real, practical, and tried-and-tested strategies. ―We live in a time where entrepreneurial excellence is

paramount. It‘s time for artists to take control of their own destiny.‖


It Takes 2 to Bring a Song Alive: The Writer and the Listener with Suzan Koc – Westchester ―A‖ Room

(Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Suzan Koc has been a professional song listener for over 20 years. In this class she is going to share

with you the point of view of the listener, the emotional ride that the listener is experiencing when they hear a song; why and how

certain songs touch; and what is the common DNA that successful songs share. She will help you to be aware of your audience so

your songs can be as effective they should be. This session will offer live critiques. Please be sure to bring your CDs along with

lyrics.

Getting Into the Groove with Jai Josefs – Westchester ―B‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) – Why do certain

Singer/Songwriters and Pop writers get placements in film and TV on a regular basis? Why do their songs sound more

―contemporary‖? What makes a song more appropriate for a particular market? What‘s the difference between traditional

Country and the songs cut in Nashville today? The answer to all these questions and many more lies in an understanding of the

rhythmic GROOVE that is the foundation on which modern melody and lyric writing are based. In this workshop, using specific

examples from successful songs in all genres, Jai will demonstrate how knowledge of the underlying principles of rhythm can

dramatically impact both your melodies and your lyrics. There will be a special emphasis on how you can immediately begin

applying these techniques to your own writing.

Intuition, Creativity, and Songwriting with Michael Anderson – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) This class takes a look at the source of creativity in the artistic temperament. Discussion will focus on using your dreams,

subconscious, spirit, emotions, and reasoning powers to write songs that connect with your listener on a deeper level.

How to Build a Professional Band Website in Minutes With No Web Design Skills! with Dave Cool – O’Hare

Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) This workshop will show how you can use Bandzoogle to build a professional website

for your music that does more—sells music and merch, syncs with your social networks, and puts you in front of more fans. No

coding or web design skills needed! Dave Cool (Director of Artist Relations, Bandzoogle) will build a website from scratch and

show off Bandzoogle‘s many powerful and easy-to-use tools for artists.


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Producing a Broadcast Quality Master From a Simple Song Idea: A Producer’s Step-by-Step Process with Guy

Marshall – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Put the manuals away and get ready for a fast-paced,

comprehensive class that focuses on the ―craft‖ of dynamic songwriting production. No tech-talk or engineering terms spoken this

time around… Just the art of creating original music from a simple vocal/keyboard/guitar demo to a fully realized broadcast and

marketable song. You‘ll hear before-and-after recordings that will kick your creative juices into high gear. This class welcomes

your participation so put your producer‘s hat on and let‘s hear some of your creative ideas! It‘s all about the songs, not the

equipment!

Activate Your Inner Music Mogul! with Nancy Moran – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) The

difference between highly successful artists, composers, producers, and writers and their struggling counterparts is rarely talent.

The difference is that the highly successful ones have learned to tap into what veteran indie artist Nancy Moran calls their ―inner

music mogul.‖ This powerful guide keeps them on track, alleviates time management issues, motivates and inspires them, makes

the journey more fun, and often gets them to their goal faster by attracting opportunities. In this workshop, Nancy, a certified

artist development/music life coach, will guide you through the process of finding and activating your own inner music mogul ...

right now! Be prepared to write and participate. This workshop is about YOU. You‘ve got the talent. Now, let your inner music

mogul show you what you can do with it.

Perfect 30-Second Elevator Speech in 5 Steps with Peggy Glenn – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Who you are and what do you do? Do you even know? Have you figured it out? Can you introduce yourself, your music,

and your unique talent to a stranger in one minute or less? With only 5 steps, you‘ll construct the perfect elevator speech: a 30-

second verbal snapshot of what makes you, well, you. You‘ll be comfortable and confident in any networking situation. Follow

these steps to a GREAT elevator speech that will leave a permanent and positive impression and up your Q rating. 1. Who are

you? 2. What‘s your benefit or talent? 3. What‘s your promise? 4. Prove it, back it up! 5. Listen before continuing! Sign up, show

up, speak up. We‘ll do it together. You‘ll leave the class with the tools to build your unique and authentic pitch.

Think Like a Pro Musician—Even if You’re Not with Christi Green – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Would you hire yourself out as a studio musician? If you answered no but you play on your own recordings, this class is

for you! For over 30 years, veteran guitarist/composer/educator Christi Green has coached many amateur musicians to

professional status. She will share proven insights on how you can ―up your game‖ in the studio or on stage. Ask questions and

discover strategies and thought processes that will lift your performance skills to new heights!

Top Melody Pitfalls—How to Avoid Them: A Melody Master Class with Jason Blume – The Theatre


Floor) Jason‘s most popular class, don‘t miss these concrete techniques that guarantee melodies that

stick in the brain, separate themselves from the pack, and compel listeners to say ―YES!‖ Topics include: repetition, repetition,

repetition; incorporating fresh, unexpected rhythms in the vocal melodies; using unexpected melodic intervals; musical and vocal

―bonus‖ hooks; and more.

Writing And Marketing Songs For An Original Act with David ―Cat‖ Cohen – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

Floor) This is a workshop that explores what is needed to write songs for a specific act, whether it is yours or someone

else‘s. Cat discusses such important issues such as defining one‘s audience, style, genre, and core message. Then he explores

how to craft songs to target one‘s potential market in this contemporary search engine-oriented Internet and social networking

world.

Maximizing Your Membership: Get More Forwards and Deals with James Kocian – Sea-Tac Room


Floor) Did you know that there are specific tools that the most successful members use regularly? In

this class, James will take you through the exact steps he (and other successful members) took to maximize their

memberships! He will also share his personal strategies, stories, observations, and failures in the process. In this motivational

class, James will help you realize the major obstacles that prohibit many TAXI members, and teach you how to overcome them.

He will also help you develop a plan that you can implement immediately to measure your growth as a TAXI member. His desire

is to help every TAXI member succeed. The interactive session will conclude with Q&A.

Sunday, November 10th

9:00am – 10:30am: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Radio & TV Branding & Artist Development with Jon Flanagan – Westchester ―A‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st

Floor) Radio & TV branding: great hook, great verse, and great look! If your goal is to build your fan base and increase sales,

concert attendance, and music industry, recognition then come on in. All questions will be answered regarding all music styles

with lots of specifics.

Listening to Your Country Songs with Chip Hardy – Westchester ―B‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) An

informational discussion on how to make your Country songs more competitive in the marketplace. Subject matter will range

from your initial song idea to developing a story line and creating an emotional impact for listeners. Questions and open

discussion will be welcomed throughout the entire class period.

How to Engage Fans and Make More Money with the New DAPs with George Aiello – National Room


Floor) In this information-packed workshop you‘ll learn how to use your existing music, images,

videos, and other content to easily create and sell a rich mobile multimedia experience directly to fans. We used to have 78s, 12"

vinyl albums, 8-tracks, cassettes, and CDs. Now there are DAPs. A DAP, short for Digital Artist Presentation, combines the

mobile flexibility of an app with all the advantages and power of web-based presentations. Be one of the first artists to use this

new music product and sell it directly to your fans. People who purchase your DAP can interact with you (and each other) using

built-in fan engagement and social media features, adding substantial viral marketing potential.

How to Get Lucky: Rewriting Techniques and Life Decisions That Led to 50 Million Album Sales and Top 10

Singles with Jason Blume – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Learn the specific melodic and lyric rewriting

tools, and the choices that led to life-changing hits. You‘ll leave with tools, motivation, and inspiration to ―create‖ your lucky

breaks.

Ways to Get High: A Session for Singers Who Want the Lowdown on Achieving Consistent Results with Clare

McLeod – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) Operating from a thorough understanding of how the voice

works, Clare will help you to gain confidence in your ability to deliver performances you will be proud of, taking the fear and

guesswork out of singing. She will help you develop both your craft and artistry, deepening your connection to your instrument,

your material, and your audience. If you want to sing, bring a song or a section of a song that is challenging for you.

What Pro Songwriters Do When They Get Stumped with Barry De Vorzon – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

Floor) We‘ve all been there. It‘s late at night and don‘t have an idea on how to come up with the next line for the best song

you‘ve ever written. Join hit songwriter, record producer, music publisher Barry De Vorzon and find out how the true masters of

the songwriting craft move past being stuck. Learn how to use the tools that are right in front of you to avoid writer‘s block and

song block. Don‘t miss this class!

10:45am-12:15pm: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Master Class with Pat Pattison – Westchester ―A‖ Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) Pat‘s master classes are legendary.

In these events, watch him take already strong songs and put them through a workout until they emerge trim and toned. In the

two-hour session, Pat will look at 1-2 songs, taking time to work out any kinks, focusing on prosody between the intent of the

song and structure, rhyme, rhythm, point of view, phrasing, and many other tools that have proven so useful to Grammy winners

John Mayer and Gillian Welch and seminar participants across the globe. No one demands more of a song than Pat, and he can

show you how to take it all the places it could go to cross the ―finished‖ line, while millions cheer.

Instrumental Cue Listening and Live Feedback with Adam Zelkind– Westchester B Room (Lobby Level / 1st

Floor) Get your instrumentals heard, and get live feedback in this friendly, helpful, and live setting. Find out what‘s great, or

what might need fixing and how to do it! First come-first served. Adam is a Multi-Award-Winning, World-Class Composer and

Songwriter who has had countless pieces of his music on TV shows and films.


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Hub & Spokes: The Key to Gaining More Fans and Making More Money Online with Dave Cool – National

Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) There‘s no shortage of online promotional tools for musicians out there, so it can be

daunting to figure out just how to use them effectively to promote your music. Which social media sites should you be active on?

Do you still need your own website? Are mailing lists outdated? This workshop will explain the ―Hub & Spokes‖ method of using

all of these tools in a cohesive strategy to gain more fans and generate more income for your career. Dave Cool is the Director of

Artist Relations, Bandzoogle.

―OBLA DI OBLA DA‖: Why The Words Don’t Count with Jason Brawner – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level /

2nd

Floor) This daring class will teach you five music and performance techniques from hit songs that are so powerful that the

lyric becomes almost obsolete. Master these tricks and see how memorable your songs become. ―This Sh** is BANANAS!‖

How to Get MORE (and Better) GIGS! with Nancy Moran – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Ticket sales to live performances are on the rise and, with recorded music sales declining, performance income is quickly

becoming an increasingly important aspect of any musician‘s career. So, are you gigging? And are you looking for more gigs? Or

maybe just better gigs? Veteran indie artist Nancy Moran has been performing for over 20 years in all types of venues–from

house concerts to festivals to theatres. In this class, she‘ll present highlights from her popular ―Ultimate Booking & Touring‖

online program that will help you get out on the road and start filling your calendar right now!

Urban Music Listening and Feedback with Greg Lawson – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Get live

feedback on your Urban songs, and learn from the feedback your fellow ―classmates‖ is getting as well. First come-first served!

Crafting Music for Film, Television, and Advertising in 2014 with David Trotter – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine

Level / 2nd

floor) This in-depth course will discuss the construction of background, source, theme, promo spots, and songs

composed for entertainment purposes. This discussion will include A/B formats, quality of samples, counter point, tempo,

broadcast quality, builds and hooks, mistakes composers make, knowing your market, and other important factors that maximize a

composer‘s opportunities.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Investment in Professional Mastering with Chas Ferry – Orly Room


Floor Last year HollywoodTrax VP Chas Ferry demonstrated some simple techniques for getting a

great sound on your files for delivery to Music Libraries and end users. Sometimes, however, you really should take your material

to a professional mastering engineer. This year Chas has invited top Hollywood mastering engineer Mike Wells to explain when

you should hire a pro and how to properly prepare your tracks for high-quality mastering. Topics include: preparing your mixes to

maximize mastering results; Mix Buss processing: when and when not to apply; understanding gain targets: will your masters

achieve your target loudness while retaining fidelity? (find out how to know BEFORE you go to mastering); maintaining full file

resolution from mix to master: don‘t let your DAW undermine you; learn techniques to help you detect artifacts in your mix

BEFORE you go to mastering; audio resolution: how audio file resolution can help you save money at mastering; working with a

mastering engineer; communication, goals, and workflow—does it work for you?

From Indie to Entrepreneur with Ravi – Sea-Tac Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Working with Ravi, you will

discover how to develop your business and uniquely position yourself in the market as an artist. Pursuing your passions, having

the courage of your desires, and living your dreams ultimately becomes your story that leverages your success. Sounds great,

doesn‘t it? It is great, but while most people chase success, the real secret is to pursue excellence because then, and only then,

does success chase you. However, you also need business savvy and must be able to connect with sponsors, endorsees, publicists,

media, talent buyers, and industry movers and shakers on their terms. This is where many artists fail, but Ravi excels. Learn how

to identify your brand, create value for others, own your niche in the market, and so much more. It is the only way to ensure a

sustainable career as an artist. The big picture is not just about attracting fans, but leveraging your talent into global business

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Unlocking the Secrets of Pro Tools with Chandler Bridges – Westchester ―A‖ Room Room (Lobby Level / 1st

Floor) Topics will include: DAW basics, file management, editing, Mmixing, signal processing, and tips & tricks. Functional

use of software mixing will be covered, including volume, pan, mute, solo, busses, inserts, sends, and sub-mixes. Additionally,

signal processing will be explained, looking at compression, equalization, delay, and other audio effects in the context of mixing

within the DAW.

Making Music With Sample Libraries with Jeff Steinman, Mike Greene, and Garth Hjelte – Westchester ―B‖C

Room (Lobby Level / 1st Floor) In this class, we will demonstrate how to create realistic-sounding tracks from sample

libraries. Instruments covered will be winds, drums, guitar, bass, strings, and voice. We will also address some of the issues

concerning the use of sample libraries relating to mixing and mastering. This class will have lots of listening demonstrations of

tracks in a variety of styles.

The 5-Year Plan: A Film/TV Music Business Plan with TAXI Members Matt Hirt, John Mazzei, and Dave

Walton – National Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor) This class will focus on the production music library side of Film

and TV as well as the Underscore/Indie film side. Meet three TAXI members who are all at different stages in the ―5-year plan‖

or beyond. There will be a brief overview of what production music libraries do, the various models that exist, where the money

comes from and when, and how much is realistic. Some of the questions that will be answered are: What are the different markets

that use library music? How to build your catalog and how big should it be? Should you specialize in one style or do as many

different things as possible? How do you ―research‖ a library to know if they do a good job? Should you find one library and sign

all your tracks with them or put your eggs in many different baskets? Don‘t miss this class to learn from your fellow members

who have been there and done that!

You Can’t Un-Ring the Bell with David Trotter – O’Hare Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) When making

public, and sometimes private statements and opinions, you may be sending a message to the very people you are hoping to do

business with. Even though it may not be the message you intend.

SongShop Live with Jai Josefs – Midway Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) His renowned Northern California

SongShop has produced record deals, production deals, and dozens of film and TV placements for its members. Now Jai brings

the format of this breakthrough group to the TAXI Road Rally. Jai will listen to songs from participants and use them as a

springboard to share all aspects of his knowledge of songwriting in the areas of melody, lyrics, chords, groove, structure, and

marketing. Each participant will not only learn what he or she needs to improve the song they brought, but SongShop members

report they learn even more from what Jai says during his feedback on others‘ songs. To be eligible to have your song chosen, you

must bring a double-spaced lyric sheet with chord symbols written above the lyrics along with a CD (or live performance) of the

song you want Jai to work with. Don‘t miss this opportunity to get personal input on your music from one of the top coaches in

the business!

Using Structure to Help Your Songwriting with Michael Anderson – Logan Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

floor)

A look at using structure in your songwriting as a key to help develop your ideas and build a song that tells a compelling story.

Turning a Song Into a Record Using Pro Tools with John Lowson – LaGuardia Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Mixing is an art, such as playing an instrument. How do we mix our music and not get bogged down and confused by all

the technology? If you are new to using Pro Tools at home, learn an exciting and musical approach to mixing and mastering in a

way that really ―feels‖ right. The subtle difference between a song presentation and an emotional experience is all in the mix and

mastering process. Award-winning Recording Engineer/Producer John Lowson will show you simple, yet effective, 1, 2, 3s that

pros have used for years to finish off those recordings that seem to live on forever.

Staying the Course and Enjoying the Journey with Chuck Schlacter – Kennedy Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Creating a catalog of music takes many years of hard work. You are severely underpaid in the early years, with the hope

of being well paid at a future date. Many people quit before they reach the ―critical mass‖ of music in the marketplace to generate

an income stream. Chuck will discuss how he has stayed focused and on track to develop a catalog of 500+ music cues over a six-

year period of time. Setting goals, time control, building trust relationships, and dealing with rejection, in addition to many other

topics, will be discussed. If you are new to production music, or a longtime pro, you will find a renewed sense of direction and

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Live Feedback Master Class with Michael Lloyd – The Theatre (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) Legendary Producer

Michael Lloyd has made more than 100 Gold and Platinum Records, produced countless hit singles, music supervised over 175

films and TV shows, and has used songs from TAXI members numerous times over the last few years. This is the second time

Michael is going to do a live feedback class at the Road Rally, and if you‘re lucky enough to get your CD drawn randomly from

the box during that session, you‘re going to be learning from a true master of the craft. Blow him away, and you never know what

could happen. This is class you do not want to miss!

Getting Sponsorship and Endorsement Deals with Ravi – Orly Room (Mezzanine Level / 2nd

Floor) It‘s about how

to ―sell out‖ while maintaining integrity. The secret is to not sell out at all! Ravi explains how to find the right sponsors and

secure desirable artist endorsement deals. He walks you through the structure of an effective marketing proposal, as well as the

mutual expectations and responsibilities of both the artist and sponsor/endorsee. Discover how to package your story, create

added value, and position yourself to garner the support that you need.

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George Aiello is a musician, songwriter, accomplished fine-art photographer, and a serial technology entrepreneur. As an

expert in high-end web services and mobile technologies, George believes that technology companies should be able to serve the

artistic community to help facilitate the power of self-expression, whether it be art, music or citizen journalism. You can read his

blog, ―Touches‖ at www.fulltouch.com/touches. George is a co-founder of Full Touch Media.

Andy Allen has had years of experience recording, editing, mixing, and mastering music and sound-design for major film and

TV companies in London, New York and Los Angeles, including Disney, Sony, Fox, Warner Bros., USA Networks, National

Geographic, Showtime, SyFy, MTV, and CBS. He also found time to create and teach ―Aural Storytelling‖ and ―Use of Music‖

courses for the Los Angeles Film School. As a musician, he is involved in teaching, arranging and performing with top talent in

the Jazz genre.

Michael Anderson is a songwriter, artist, producer, and author who has written songs for John Fogerty, Juice Newton, Pam

Tillis, Phil Seymour, Rebecca St. James, and others in Rock, Pop, Country, and CCM. His songs have been featured in films and

television, including the season finale of American Idol. He has been a staff writer for EMI and BMG Publishing in Nashville, as

well as MCA/Universal and Criterion Music in Los Angeles. He wrote the #1 Country single, ―Maybe It Was Memphis,‖ which

was featured on The Voice and #1 on ITunes again this year, along with several #1 CCM singles. He won a Dove Award for Hard

Rock Song of the Year. As a solo artist he has released six albums and is the author of ―Michael Anderson‘s Little Black Book of

Songwriting.‖ He co-produced the documentary South Central Gospel about gospel music in South Central Los Angeles for

European television; and produced the music for Huell Howser‘s special on the Musicians Institute in Hollywood for the

California Gold TV show. At the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, he teaches professional songwriting and artist development,

and wrote the songwriting curriculum for the Independent Artist and Vocal programs. He also teaches audio for film and video in

the Musicians Institute film department. He is a member of the Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in South Central

Los Angeles and sings in the Men‘s Chorus.

Bob Baker is on a lifelong mission to help musicians, authors and creative entrepreneurs use their talents and know-how to

make a living and make a difference in the world! Bob is the author of the highly acclaimed ―Guerrilla Music Marketing

Handbook‖ (which appeared in the movie The School of Rock, starring Jack Black). He also created the ―Music Marketing 101‖

course, which ran for five years at Berkleemusic, the online continuing education division of Berklee College of Music in Boston.

CD Baby called him ―The Godfather of Independent Music Marketing.‖ According to the Salt Lake Tribune, ―Bob Baker is one

of the most widely recognized authorities on music marketing. A prolific writer, Baker is regarded as one of the industry‘s leaders

in ―helping musicians leverage online web and marketing strategies to boost their careers.‖ He has appeared in the media on

NPR‘s Morning Edition and in such publications as Electronic Musician, Music Connection, The Guardian, Canadian Musician,

VIBE magazine, E! Online, and even The Onion! Bob‘s other titles include ―55 Ways to Promote & Sell Your Book on the

Internet,‖ ―Guerrilla Music Marketing Online,‖ ―Unleash the Artist Within,‖ and more..

Jason Blume has songs that are on three Grammy-nominated albums and have sold more than 50 million copies. One of only a

few writers to ever have songs on the pop, country, and R&B charts, all at the same time--his songs have been recorded by

diverse artists including Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Jesse McCartney, the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and

international stars such as Christian Ingebrigtsen, Tomohisa Yamashita (#1 EP), Hi-5 (winners of Greek Idol, certified

―platinum‖), as well as country music stars including Collin Raye (6 cuts), the Oak Ridge Boys, Steve Azar, and John Berry

(―Change My Mind,‖ a top 5 single that earned a BMI ―Million-Aire‖ Award for garnering more than one million airplays). In

August 2013 he had a #6 single with Dutch superstar BYentl, and has her next two singles. His songs have been included in films

and television shows including Scrubs, Friday Night Lights, Disney‘s Kim Possible and First Kid, MTV‘s Next Thing and Taking

the Stage, MVP, The Dating Guy, Barbie of Swan Lake, Dangerous Minds, Kickin’ it Old Skool, Fame, The Guiding Light, The

Miss America Pageant, and many more. Jason Blume is the author of ―6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive

Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs”, and ―Inside Songwriting: Getting to the Heart of Creativity,‖ (both published by

Billboard Books). He also produced and narrates a 4-part instructional audio CD series. When he is not writing hit songs he

teaches others how to do so. Acknowledged as one of the world‘s top songwriting instructors, Blume developed and teaches the

BMI Nashville Songwriters workshops. He presented an acclaimed master class at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

(founded by Sir Paul McCartney) and has taught at conferences, colleges, and universities throughout the U.S. and in countries

including Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, the U.K., Canada, Bermuda, and Jamaica. After twelve years as a staff-writer

for Zomba Music, Blume now runs Moondream Music Group.

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Bobby Borg is a Major label, independent and DIY recording/touring artist; serves as a music business educator at Musician‘s

Institute and UCLA; and is an A&R consultant to music supervisors, labels, and producers. He is also a featured magazine

columnist and author of Billboard Publications bestseller, ―The Musician‘s Handbook, A Practical Guide to Understanding the

Music Business.‖

Todd Brabec, former ASCAP Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership, and Jeff Brabec, Vice

President Business Affairs BMG Chrysalis, are the authors of the best selling music business book ―Music, Money and Success:

the Insider‘s Guide to Making Money in the Music Business‖(560 pages/ 7th edition/ Schirmer Books). They are Entertainment

Law attorneys, Deems Taylor Award winning journalists and Adjunct Associate Professors at USC where they teach the course

on Music Licensing, Music Publishing and Film, Television and Video Game song and Scoring contracts.

Jason Brawner is a multi-award-winning record producer whose artists have signed with nearly every major record label. His

songs have been featured on all major television networks. Jason‘s various credits include Carrie Underwood, Hilary Duff, Tom

Petty, Steely Dan, Josh Groban, The Eagles and recent Billboard chart-toppers Thompson Square.

Kevin Breuner has spent over 14 years working in the music business, both as an artist and an industry professional. A San

Diego native, Kevin went east to attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he studied Music and Music Business.

After college, he joined the Atlanta-based band, Smalltown Poets who later signed a recording contract with a major label under

the EMI umbrella. Their self-titled debut album received critical acclaim, selling over 200,000 copies and landing the guys with a

Grammy nomination plus multiple Dove Award nominations. He stays active in the music industry, managing CD Baby‘s

marketing efforts and hosting their popular DIY Musician Podcast, as well as within the local music scene. His band, Smalltown

Poets (smalltownpoets.tv) just celebrated the release of their sixth studio album titled Under The New Sun.

Chandler Bridges is a professional musician with an extensive background in audio production, MIDI, and electronic music.

As an engineer who has worked with producers T-Bone Burnett, Rodney Jerkins, Teddy Riley, and many others, he has earned

RIAA-certified platinum credits that include engineering or mixing for Aaliyah, Ruben Studdard, Johnny Mathis, P-Diddy,

Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Duff, Julio Iglesias, Bette Midler, and LeAnn Rimes. He also tours the U.S. as an engineer, mixer,

technician, educator and consultant, providing technical services for Buena Vista Pictures, Sony pictures, and clients around the

world. Chandler is a graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, and has earned a B.A. and M.A. in commercial

music from The Florida State University. Additionally, Chandler is the co-owner and developer of Gauge Microphones, certified

in Pro Tools, and a voting member of the Grammy Organization: NARAS.

Robert A. Case, President of New Pants Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), Old Pants Publishing, Inc. (BMI), and New Pants Music,

Inc. (SESAC) is a graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art (Denver), with an Associate‘s Degree in Business (emphasis in Music

and Video). He completed studies at Community College of Denver in Business Administration and Marketing. Mr. Case and

companies are proud members of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, The Recording Academy, NATPE, Production Music Association and

The Association of Independent Music Publishers. Mr. Case and his companies have experience with promoting their music

catalogs with organizations including the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, Minor League Baseball and

GNC Body Building Competitions. His companies‘ catalogs have also had successful placements with Lions Gate, CW Network,

ESPN, A&E, Fox Sports, CBS/VHI/Universal HD (Love Monkey), NBC‘s Friday Night Lights, ABC/Soap Network (One Life to

Live), The Outdoor Channel, The Discovery Channel and Comedy Central (South Park) just to name a few.

Rob Chiarelli is a Producer and Mix Engineer with more than 70 RIAA Gold and Platinum albums which include Will Smith,

Kirk Franklin, Quincy Jones, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Luther Vandross, Puff, Jesse McCartney, LeAnn Rimes, Yolanda

Adams, Charlie Wilson, Ray Charles, New Boyz, and Janet Jackson, as well as numerous motion picture soundtracks, including

Men In Black I & II.


David Cat Cohen is a prolific author, educator, NARAS and ASCAP songwriter with pop, R&B, jazz and blues songs cut by

recording artists Cheryl Lynn, Syreeta, Freddie Hubbard, and Bo Diddley. HE has had his work featured in the HBO movie The

Rat Pack and the Universal feature film Undercover Brother. He has written several musicals including the anti-drug The Not So

Great Escape, commissioned by Opera Pacific and performed in schools throughout Southern California. His indie album of

original tunes Songs Of Survival and Sweet Surrender is available at CD Baby. Cat is an active author member of the Palm

Springs Writers Guild. Among his eight self-published books is the pragmatic ―Writing And Marketing Songs For An Original

Act‖. Currently, he performs as a One-Man-Orchestra on his synthesizer playing ―The American Songbook‖ and international

favorites.

Anny Colvin got her start in New York City, attending NYU and studying music business. After interning for Universal

Music Group during college, she began her career at Universal Motown/Universal Republic in the video production

department. She worked on a wide range of music videos ranging from Eminem/Akon‘s ―Smack That,‖ to The Rapture‘s

―Woohoo Alright, Yeah Uh Huh.‖ In 2008, Anny moved to Los Angeles where she spent one year at Ume and three years in the

Film/TV Department at EMI/Capitol Records. She moved into publishing in 2011 as the Film/TV creative at indie publishing

company, Position Music. At Position her placements included Glee, American Horror Story, CSI, Californication, Hart Of Dixie,

Vampire Diaries, Banshee, Parental Guidance, and many more. Currently, Anny is a music supervisor at movie trailer house, Vibe

Creative.

Dave Cool (yes, that‘s his real name) is the Director of Artist Relations for Bandzoogle, a website and marketing platform for

musicians. Through blogging, social media, and traveling to conferences, he keeps an open dialogue with the indie artist

community about the challenges they face, and what strategies they can use to advance their careers. Previous to his work with

Bandzoogle, he served as Director of Member Services for the Canadian Independent Recording Artists‘ Association (CIRAA),

and Program Director for a music venue in his hometown of Montreal, where he programmed over 500 events. In 2006, he

released a documentary film called ―What is INDIE? A Look Into the World of Independent Musicians,‖ which featured 20 artists

and several leading experts in the music industry. Before that, Cool ran a small record label and played in various rock/punk

bands in the Montreal music scene.

Hans DeKline is a Los Angeles based mastering engineer and owner of Sound Bites Dog. Over the last 10 years he has

mastered thousands of songs and albums by artists such as Tim Finn, The Von Bondies, Snoop Dogg, Joey Santiago (The Pixies),

Morcheeba, Lisa Loeb, Diplo, Jesca Hoop, DJ AM, Gary Jules, Ben Lee, JMSN, Hammock, Honeyhoney, Matthew Ryan, Steve

Aoki, and TAXI‘s very own Helen Austin and Paul Otten.

Barry De Vorzon has long been a prominent name in the recording industry. He has written and/or produced a total of twenty

hit records and earned six Emmys and a Grammy for his work. He discovered the highly successful group, The Association, and

developed one of the most successful independent record and publishing companies of that time. He later sold his record company

and his publishing company ―Tamerlane‖ to Warner Brothers. He was nominated for an Academy Award for ―Bless the Beasts

and the Children‖ and won a Grammy for ―Nada‘s Theme‖. His music for television has earned him six Emmy and numerous

nominations. In addition to composing, Barry has enjoyed a successful career as a recording artist. His hit instrumental ―Nadia‘s

Theme‖ went Gold as did the L.P. by the same name. Earlier in his career as Barry of Barry and The Tamerlanes, he had a top ten

hit with ―I Wonder What She‘s Doing Tonight.‖ More recently, Barry had a hit with ―No More Drama‖ recorded by Mary J.

Blige, which went Top 5 and Platinum. His ―Theme from S.W.A.T.‖ was featured in the motion picture, ―S.W.A.T.‖ The original

music from ―The Warriors‖ was used in the best-selling video game by the same name last year. Barry is also the founder and

President of MasterWriter Inc., the #1 used and accepted software application for songwriters, poets and creative writers.

MasterWriter was designed by songwriters for songwriters and contains all the tools and reference that are essential for the

modern songwriter.

Chas Ferry has been in the music and film business for over 25 years. He worked at Cherokee Recording Studio‘s as the chief

engineer and has worked on albums by artists ranging from David Bowie to Slaughter and Steve Perry. As a mastering engineer

Chas has mastered dozens of film soundtrack albums. As a music editor, mixer and arranger he‘s been involved in many films and

TV shows ranging from Repo Man to Big Brother. He worked for former Tangerine Dream member and composer Christopher

Franke for 10 years, during which time he helped create the Christopher Franke Reality TV Library for Killer Tracks. Currently

Chas is the owner of HollywoodTrax Music Library.


Fett is an independent producer/engineer with more than 40 albums to his credit, RHI-certified music career coach, owner of

Azalea Studios in Nashville, former Technology Editor for Performing Songwriter magazine, and contributing author to CMA

Close-Up, Drum! and Keyboard magazines. Clients include Davy Jones of the Monkees, Grammy-winning songwriter Don

Henry, and international guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel.

Jon Flanagan founded Radio & Retail Promotions to help Musicians grow their fan base, increase sales, concert attendance

and Music Industry recognition. Jon worked at Columbia Records, Capitol Records, EMI Records, A&M Records, and Tower

Records and he was a Radio Music Director himself. Jon has been interviewed five times in Music Connection Magazine

regarding Artist Development and achieving Radio Airplay and he has spoken at Music Conferences Nationwide.

Robin Frederick is the author of the popular songwriting books ―Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting‖ and ―Shortcuts to

Songwriting for Film & TV.‖ She‘s a former Director of A&R for Rhino Records, executive producer of more than 60 albums,

and an in-demand lecturer on the music industry. She has written and produced hundreds of songs for television, records, theater,

and audio products. Robin has been an invaluable consultant to TAXI‘s A&R team for many years.

Frank Fuchs has played Carnegie Hall five times with Cissy and Whitney Houston, and toured the nation as Cissy Houston‘s

guitar player, songwriter. He‘s a two-time Grammy nominee who‘s recorded, arranged, and produced over 40 songs by Woody

Guthrie, and with many well known artists, including his duet with his son Arlo, on ― This Land is Your Land.‖ He shares two

song copyrights with Woody, which he produced for Rounder Records on the CD, ― Daddy O Daddy.‖ He has original songs and

instrumental tracks used in more than 50 films and TV shows and continues to produce artists in his North Hollywood studio, The

Love Shack, recording with many well known musicians in LA. He has produced records for Taj Mahal, Billy Bragg, Cissy

Houston, Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Kim Wilson, Greg Walker, Mary Davis and many others.

Peggy Glenn has been listening to music since before she could speak – new music is her drug of choice. She‘s been making it

for a decade. She‘s also a house-concert presenter, an avid audience member, a songwriter/lyricist, a lyric doctor, a dancer, a

showcase presenter, and a talent judge. Her greatest joy is coaxing emerging artists (young or old) over the success hump by using

a positive approach to evaluating their music and their promotional materials. She is a marketing mastermind, a speaking coach,

and a cheerleader for indie musicians. Bring your music AND your promo materials for candid feedback.

Cliff Goldmacher has been in the music business for over twenty years. He is a songwriter, producer, engineer, author and

owner of recording studios in Nashville, Tennessee and Sonoma, California. A multi-instrumentalist, Cliff has recorded, played

on and produced thousands of recordings for major and independent publishers, record labels, up and coming songwriters and

Grammy winners. Cliff has worked as a staff songwriter for a major Nashville publisher and his songwriting collaborators

include multi-platinum selling artists Chris Barron (Lead singer of the Spin Doctors), Grateful Dead drummer, Mickey Hart, Lisa

Loeb and Ke$ha. Cliff‘s songs have been cut by major label artists in genres ranging from country, pop and jazz to classical

crossover. His music has also been used on NPR‘s ―This American Life‖ and in national advertising campaigns. In 2010, Cliff‘s

song ―Till You Come To Me‖ spent 27 weeks in the top ten on Billboard Magazine‘s jazz chart and finished as the Mediabase #1

and Billboard #2 jazz song of the year. In 2011, Cliff contributed a song on the #3 Billboard jazz album and another song as the

opening number for a musical on London‘s famous West End. As an educator, Cliff teaches workshops for BMI, ASCAP, The

Stanford Jazz Workshop, The Songwriter‘s Guild of America and the Nashville Songwriter‘s Association International, TAXI and

The Durango Songwriter‘s Expo. Cliff is also an author and journalist contributing articles to EQ, Recording and ProSound News

magazines along with numerous music websites and blogs. Cliff‘s eBook ―The Songwriter‘s Guide To Recording Professional

Demos,‖ has sold over 5,000 copies

Christi Green, is a composer, singer-songwriter, as well as an author, musician and educator. She has been active in the music

business for over 30 years. TV credits include America’s Got Talent, Growing Up Tiny Kenadie and more. Author of Fretboard

Theory A Chordal Approach and A Time Management Guide For the Practicing Musician. Christi has served as a music educator

for 30 years and has taught guitar and music theory at Boise State University, (ID), Trevecca Nazarene (TN) and currently at

the College Of Idaho (ID). Christi is the owner of Christi Green Studios, which provides recording and artist development

services as well as online guitar instruction courses.


Mike Greene is a film and TV composer as well as record producer and studio owner. Credits include Bill Nye the Science

Guy, for which he won an Emmy, as well as Oprah, Maximum Exposure, Unexplained Mysteries, Cypress Hill, the Pointer

Sisters and David Bowie. He stepped into the sample library business in 2011, starting his own company, Realitone. Realitone‘s

highly acclaimed first release was Realivox - The Ladies, which puts L.A. session vocalists in the hands of songwriters and

composers. Their second release, RealiBanjo, with it‘s unique pattern player and animated interface was also well

received. Realivox - The Men is scheduled for release in 2014.

Chip Hardy is a songwriter with songs recorded by Dionne Warwick, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, the

Whites (3 top 10 Country singles) and many more. He served as part of the MCA Records A&R team for six years and produced

projects on Loretta Lynn, Dann Rogers, The Vegas Bros., and Joe Barnhill. Chip was also Assistant Producer and/or worked on

projects by George Strait, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mac Davis, and Barbara

Mandrell. Most recently he served as Vice President, Creative for Hamstein Music Group and Evergreen Copyrights. Chip is

currently involved in record and demo production in Nashville, and is also active in individual songwriter consultations and

speaking at various songwriter seminars.

Ron Harris is a former A&R Executive for Epic and Sony Records and Producer whose credits include Christina Aguilera,

Hoku, Christoper Williams, Adina Howard, Orianthi, and Allison Irehata.

Matt Hirt is a highly versatile and prolific composer with almost 1,500 unique published songs and instrumentals in nearly

every musical style imaginable to his credit. Matt‘s songs have been featured in four number 1 box office motion pictures

(Limitless, Rogue/Virgin 2011, Tropic Thunder, Paramount 2008, Rush Hour 3, New Line Cinema 2007, and Mr And Mrs Smith,

20th Century Fox 2005). His music is also heard daily on network and cable TV on shows, such as Hawaii Five O, How I Met

Your Mother, CSI, Parenthood, Dancing With The Stars, American Idol, America’s Next Top Model, The View, Access

Hollywood, The Dr Oz Show, and the Beijing, Vancouver and London Olympic Games On NBC, among many others.

Garth Hjelte has been working with music samplers and sampling technology since the mid-80‘s, when sampling was just in

its infancy with the Emulator I and Ensoniq Mirage. After working as a sampled sound creator and writing as a sampler authority

in several reputable music journals, he started writing computer software that pioneered the use of sampled instruments across a

wide range of sampler hardware instruments. In 1998 as CERO of Chicken Systems, the software Translator was released and has

sold in excess of 50,000 copies. When sampler generation technology made the leap from hardware keyboards and racks to

standard Mac and Windows computers, Translator was the software that brought the sounds form the hardware world to the

software world, bridging the gap to make the transition a success. Garth has since refined the conversion technology, as well as

consulting just about every sound developer around. Chicken System‘s technology has been used in custom form by Emu, Akai,

Korg, Yamaha, plus sound developers such as EastWest, ProjectSAM, FLStudio (now Image-Line), Sonic Reality, Garritan,

AudioBro, Dan Dean, Digital Sound Factory, WarpIV, Flying Hand Percussion, and many others. Their technology has most been

prominently licensed to Native Instruments and allow full foreign-format loading of practically every format known. Chicken

System‘s has also innovated with many construction, editing, creation, and organization tools. Their 25-year experience has

impacted the music technology world in a unique and significant way. Garth currently continues advising companies with a

variety of tools and techniques and continues to sell and distribute many different software tools for samplers.

Kevin Houlihan has worked as both a touring musician and a music coordinator for major studio films such as ―The Love

Guru,‖ ―All About Steve,‖ and ―Gracie.‖ He was signed as an artist and songwriter to MCA Records/Universal Music Publishing

Group, and his music has been licensed for feature film releases including ―Firehouse Dog,‖ ―Little Manhattan,‖ and ―Gossip,‖ as

well as several television shows including ―Army Wives,‖ and ―The League.‖ Kevin is currently the Vice-President of A&R/Film

& TV Music at TAXI.

Casey Hurowitz is a TAXI member and a non-performing songwriter who writes mainly for film/TV. He has signed

numerous music publishing and library deals and frequently offers advice and information on the TAXI forum. His music has

been heard on NBC, MTV, E!, TLC, The Food Network, and others. Through his own music placement company, Casey has

placed music for other artists on HBO and Canadian TV.


Jai Josefs is a nationally renowned songwriting coach who has taught songwriting at UCLA, as well as at dozens of seminars

and conferences throughout North America. He is the author of the Diane Warren endorsed ―Writing Music For Hit Songs‖ which

is used as a text on contemporary songwriting worldwide. He is also a successful songwriter and producer in his own right. His

songs have been recorded by companies like Universal, RCA, Motown, and Disney, artists like Jose Feliciano and Pam Tillis, and

in over 60 feature films and TV shows including the new Denzel Washington/Mark Wahlberg hit ―2 Guns.‖ He is the founder,

coach and mentor of the Northern California SongShop. Under his guidance members have released several CD‘s with

international radio airplay and had close to a dozen placements in film and television within the last two years.

Kenny Kerner as an industry professional for over four decades, Kenny is perhaps best remembered as the man who

discovered and produced KISS. To his credit, Kerner earned a total of 18 Gold and Platinum record awards as a producer (Gladys

Knight, Jose Feliciano, Badfinger, KISS) and also achieved incredible success as a personal manager, music journalist, publicity

expert, educator and author. These days, Kerner specializes in developing the careers of new, young, do-it-yourself artists by

helping them create a career direction, fan following, marketing plan and preparing their live shows for local and national tours.

Dan Kimpel, acknowledged as a foremost authority on popular music and songwriters, Kimpel contributes to books,

interactive CDs, magazines, websites, documentary films, television programming, videos and new media. His recent interview

subjects include Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige, Green Day, David Guetta, Usher, Alicia Keys, Jason

Mraz, Ringo Starr and Black Eyed Peas. Over six years, passengers on United Airlines heard Kimpel‘s incisive interviews with

hit songwriters and recording artists on The United Entertainment Network. He now conducts interviews, voices and produces

programs on Delta Airlines worldwide. In print, Dan contributes cover features to the West Coast trade publication Music

Connection magazine, plus a regular column, ―Song Biz,‖ that includes a profile of a writer or composer in each issue. Other

publications that feature his writing have included BMI World, ASCAP Playback, Grammy, SESAC Magazine, Film

Music and American Songwriter. Over a five-year period, Dan conducted weeklong master classes on networking at Sir Paul

McCartney‘s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) in the UK. Stateside, he lectures at colleges, universities and

conferences across the U.S., Canada and Japan, and he is currently on the faculty of Musician‘s Institute in Hollywood where he

is three-time MBP Teacher of the Year and Chairman of the Musicians Foundation Board. Dan‘s book on maximizing personal

relationships, ―Networking Strategies For The New Music Business‖ (ArtistPro/Thomson) is the follow up to his best-selling

title, ―Networking in the Music Business.‖ ―How They Made It: True Stories of How Music‘s Biggest Stars Went From Start to

Stardom,‖ was released in 2006. ―Electrify My Soul: Songwriters and the Spiritual Source‖ followed in 2008. ―It All Begins with

the Music: Developing Successful Artists & Careers for the New Music Business,‖ co-authored with legendary A&R executive,

Don Grierson is his most recent title.

Suzan Koc started in the music business working at Warner Chappell France in 1989. She was there for 7 years as head of

International, working with many English and American companies. In 1996, Hit & Run Music, an independent publishing

company out of the UK, belonging to Tony Smith, manager of Phil Collins and Genesis, hired Suzan to be a creative manager in

their NY office. A year later, Hit & Run opened an office in LA and moved Suzan there to be its Creative Director until it was

sold in 2000. While at Hit & Run, Suzan developed a strong relationship with songwriter Shelly Peiken, which yielded many cuts

and hit songs. When the company was sold, Suzan and Shelly decided to continue working together. Suzan has since been

consulting for Shelly even as she worked for 3 years at BMG as the VP of Writer Development from 2001 to 2004. In 2009, as

BMG Rights Management was just launching, they hired Suzan to be the VP of Creative where she worked very closely with

songwriters such as Busbee and David Gamson. In between, Suzan never strayed from the songwriting community by consulting

for various independent publishing companies. In 2008, Suzan started The Songwriter‘s Rendez-Vous, a 6 week workshop that

brings songwriters together so they can get their work critiqued, get some insight, meet other writers, and start the network that is

essential to survive in this business. The once a week workshops are available in Los Angeles, or on Skype. In the spring of 2013,

she joined TAXI as a screener, and is more than ever dedicated to the ever-changing craft of songwriting.

James Kocian in nearly 3 years of affiliation, TAXI member Kocian has signed well over 100 songs with publishers, artists,

and labels. He‘s on the writing and production team of a multi-platinum Grammy winner, he‘s got a collaborative writing deal

with a different #1 Billboard multi-platinum writer, and has an artist deal with a label for an exclusive film/TV licensing EP. He

has received forwards and film/TV/Ad/Artist placements in a myriad of genres; including Pop, R&B, Christian, Country, Rock,

Instrumental, Children‘s Music, New Age, Gospel and more. He also just performed on the red carpet of the Dove Awards in

Nashville, TN (October, 2013). Last year, he was on the ―successful members‖ panel at the Road Rally, and 2013 has been the

most productive year yet! James is an active TAXI member who continues to write and submit to listings. He is proof that TAXI

offers legitimate opportunities to its members, and his desire is to share insights that will help members grow in their craft. His

motto is, ―I don‘t work for TAXI, but TAXI works for me!‖


Darlene Koldenhoven is a grammy award winner, three-time Grammy nominee, award-winning producer, recording artist,

vocal contractor, songwriter, arranger, voice teacher/coach, studio owner, and author of a new book ―Tune Your Voice: Singing

and the Mind‘s Musical Ear‖ and is endorsed by everyone from Julliard to American Idol.

Greg Lawson is a Grammy Award Winning Producer, and BMI Songwriter Award Winner, with credits in music television

and film. While too many to list some of those credits include ―Got It On‖ as writer producer and artist from the number one

movie ―Texas Chainsaw Massacre‖. He‘s responsible for the Grammy Award Winning Productions of ―He Had It Comin‘― and

―Love Is A Crime‖ from The Chicago Movie Soundtrack as well as the international #1 smash hit for Jennifer Lopez ―Love Don‘t

Cost A Thing‖ and four #1‘s for international superstar Anastacia including ―Paid My Dues‖ and a #1 Dance hit with ―Love Is A

Crime‖ he also worked as a writer and producer of the theme to the ―Dr. Keith Ablow Show‖. He continues to work prolifically in

the industry as a writer and producer for a variety endeavors.

Jan Linder-Koda from Angel Diva Music is an award winning singer/songwriter/producer/actor. Jan is the author of the best

selling guide and workbook and companion DVD, ―Once More With Feeling‖. Jan has a roster of 20 Grammy winners including

Grammy Winner, Tim Fagan, Lou Rawls, Tiffany Alvord, and Katy Burgess. She specializes and is very successful in artist

development. Her studio, Angel Diva Music is designed to lift artist abilities to rock star level. Angel Diva Music has a roster

including 20 Grammy winners. Jan‘s songs have been heard in many films, TV and On-Line Communities.

Michael Lloyd Michael Lloyd was Vice President of A&R for MGM Records by the age of 20, and for more than 45 years

has been producing hit records and soundtracks, earning more than 100 gold and platinum records along the way. Some of the

artists he‘s worked with include, Barry Manilow, Lou Rawls, Sylvie Vartan, Shaun Cassidy, Steve Holy, Belinda Carlisle, The

Monkees, The Osmonds, Stryper, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Righteous Brothers, Debby Boone, Air Supply, and Frank Sinatra, just

to name a few. Was also the Music Supervisor for the film Dirty Dancing and produced the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album.

He‘s also done the scoring, music supervision, songwriting, song placement, and/or music producing for well over 125 motion

pictures, 24 TV movies, 13 TV specials, and 37 television series. His chart records span six decades, from the ‗60s to the

present.

Chris ―Hot Rod‖ Long is a former music journalist and concert promoter who has managed two bands he found through

TAXI – Platinum-selling, Crossfade (Columbia) and Jonah, among others. He has been the Director of Creative Development for

the short-lived new music portal Fuzz.com. He did A&R at Chameleon Records where he was responsible for signing Kyuss and

bringing highly acclaimed techno/rock trio Ethyl Meatplow to the label. He was also an A&R consultant for Delicious Vinyl,

assisted the President and Marketing Director at Fuel 2000, and has worked with bands such as Stone Temple Pilots, Rage

Against the Machine, and Ice T‘s Body Count. He also spent five years in the marketing department at the Los Angeles Times.

Recently, he helped land South Carolina-based band Weaving the Fate a deal with Universal/Republic Records and also helped

Atlantic Records‘ newest superstar Christina Perri find a top-ranked music attorney who is an important part of the team that has

helped her become one of the biggest success stories of the last 10 years.

Karl Louis is the former A&R/Promotions rep for Limp Bizkit at Flip Records. He also served as a manager at Warren Entner

Management whose clients included Deftones, Faith No More, Rage Against the Machine and more. He worked in the

Promotions Department at KROQ-FM and was a writer/marketing rep for the leading trade publication HITS Magazine. He was

also the Creator/Writer of the A&R column for the industry trade magazine The Album Network. Karl has shopped many label,

publishing and/or management deals for artists such as Matchbox Twenty, Creed, the Ataris, Test Your Reflex, Sixpence None

the Richer, Hoobastank, Firekills, Collective Soul, Weezer, and many more. He currently teaches Personal Management courses

at Musician‘s Institute and is part of the TAXI A&R screener staff. He owns and operates his own management and development

consulting business, Moral Compass Management.

Ted Lowe is formerly an A&R Executive at Sony Music‘s Epic Records and Warner Bros. Records. He has spent the last 15

years working in Film & TV Music as a Music Publisher and Indie Label owner. Songs from his catalogs have been featured in

countless ads, including Days Inn, XBOX 360, Danone Yogurt, T-Mobile, and Pantene; Movie Trailers such as ―42,‖ ―The

Internship,‖ ―Ice Age 3, ―Happy Feet 2,‖ and ―What‘s Your Number?‖ and extensive Television including recent placements in

―America‘s Got Talent,‖ ―American Idol,‖ ―X-Factor,‖ ―Top Gear,‖ ―Criminal Minds,‖ ―Bones,‖ ―Mindy Project,‖ ―Castle,‖ ―The

Bold And The Beautiful,‖ and ―Franklin & Bash‖.‖


John Lowson currently serves as President and CEO of The University of Recording Arts and Music. He has been responsible

for concept and development of cutting edge online education tools and virtual reality platforms. As a professional recording

engineer, Mr. Lowson‘s credits include Grammy winning albums with John Fogerty and Ricky Martin. John received the 1997

Grammy Nomination for ―Best Engineered Album.‖ Other credits include: Brian Wilson, Roger Waters, Richie Sambora, and

many more… As an educator Mr. Lowson served as a Director at Full Sail Center for Recording Arts, where he trained thousands

of students in Advanced Recording. After Full Sail, John developed online course materials, including a Real Application

Training™ course for home studio owners distributed internationally. Mr. Lowson also sat on the Recording Academy ―Board of

Governors‖ for 2 consecutive years.

Guy Marshall is a gold and platinum award winning songwriter/producer and a 29 plus year veteran of the music industry. He

has written or produced music for artists such as Pat Benatar, The Tuesdays, Robert Tepper, and for film and television shows

including Baywatch, Rocky IV, The Cobra, Lionheart, the LA Kings, Turner Broadcast Network, Dr. Laura and others. Marshall

also teaches and lectures at The Musicians‘ Institute, Pierce College, The Los Angeles Music Academy, the Learning Annex, and

The Songwriters‘ Guild of America, UCLA, Santa Monica College and Pierce College to name a few. He has done screening for

TAXI and has been a guest teacher and panelist at their annual ROAD RALLY for over 8 years.

John Mazzei has been a TAXI member since 2004 and since then has composed well over 500 pieces of music and has

placements in hundreds of episodes in over 72 TV shows to date. He has also scored independent films and licensed music for

other non-broadcast productions. A life long musician, John cut his teeth playing covers in Holiday Inns and other fine

establishments as well as performing at exotic locations such as the pyramids in Egypt. John also enjoys collaboration and

helping other composers with their music. He also appeared in an episode of TAXI TV in 2010. He currently lives in San

Francisco where he works as a technician at a large biotech company and spends time with his wife and dog and also enjoys

taking photos in his ―spare‖ time. This is his 10th Road Rally, his 9th as a TAXI member.

Clare McLeod is an Assistant Professor in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston. As Head of Voice at

JMC Academy (a Music College in Melbourne, Australia), from 2009-2011, Clare taught Voice as well as Composition,

Arranging, and Professional Practice. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in 2004, and received a

Graduate Diploma from Monash University in Australia in Education. A member of the Australia National Association of

Teachers of Singing, she holds a Certificate of Figure Proficiency from the Estill Voice Training System and continues to study

developments in the voice research field.

Steven Memel is an internationally acclaimed vocal technique and performance coach. His clients have won Grammys,

Emmys and Tony Awards and have been nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globes. His clients have also recorded on

Sony, BMG, Jive, Epic, J Records, Dreamworks, A&M, Atlantic, Warner Bros., and more. Steven has also lectured and taught at

various conferences across the country as well as international programs and has coached actors, public speakers, and presentation

skills for business professionals.

Bob Mete is a musician well known for his dedication to and promotion of Jazz, especially with young musicians. Bob studied

Business and Jazz at Western Connecticut State University, and furthered his studies in music at the Hartt School of Music. He

has received several music-inspired awards, such as Outstanding Jazz Educator of the Year from the National Band Association,

and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Charlottesville Jazz Society. Bob Mete‘s song ―Raindrops & Moonbeams‖ has

been selected as the music for a worldwide advertising campaign for Donna Karan‘s new fragrance PUREDKNY, PUREDKNY

Verbena. His music has appears in Showtime‘s ―Californication‖ and Telemundo‘s ―Coravan Valiente‖.

Gilli Moon is a singer, songwriter, artist and producer. She has worked with highly respected artists such as Simple Minds,

Placido Domingo and Eric Idle. She is a songwriting award winner in the Netherlands, U.S. and Australia. Her songs have been

featured in independent films and U.S. network television programs. She is the President of Songsalive! (non-profit songwriters

organization), and CEO of record label Warrior Girl Music. She is also a certified professional coach and has two books out, the

latest called ―Just Get Out There.”

Nancy Moran is an independent Folk-Rock, Americana Singer/Songwriter with four critically acclaimed solo albums, a

former member of the national touring group, The Four Bitchin’ Babes (2005-2012), a contributing writer to CMA Close

Up magazine, the former Assistant Editor of American Songwriter Magazine and an accomplished harmony vocalist. She‘s also

an artist development coach and the co-founder of Azalea Music Group where she teaches and mentors other artists, writers,

composers and aspiring music moguls--through her private coaching, group coaching and online programs--how to get their

music out to a wider audience so they can make a greater impact in the world.


Ralph Murphy is an artist, songwriter, producer, and music business executive who has worked extensively on both sides of

the Atlantic during his music career. His first #1 song in Europe was ―Call My Name‖ by James Royal (1966). After several years

as an artist and producer, Ralph moved to New York in 1969 to produce the band April Wine (two gold albums; one platinum). In

1971, Ralph had his first Country hit in Nashville with ―Good Enough To Be Your Wife,‖ #2 for Jeannie C. Riley. By 1976,

Ralph and business partner Roger Cook opened Pic-A-Lic Music in Nashville. During the decade of its existence, the company

prospered, more of Ralph‘s songs became hits (―He Got You‖ for Ronnie Milsap; ―Half The Way‖ for Crystal Gayle), and Ralph

served as president of NSAI, as well as VP, International/Domestic Membership Group for ASCAP, Nashville. He is currently a

consultant to ASCAP via his company Murphy Music Consulting. His book, ―Murphy‘s Laws of Songwriting,‖ is a national and

international best seller and is used as a part of the curriculum of Universities and Colleges worldwide.

Ronan Chris Murphy is a producer and mixer. He has diverse credits spanning from Prog-Rock legends, King Crimson to

Youtube sensation Tay Zonday and everything in between, including Tony Levin, Steve Morse, Terry Bozzio, Martin Sexton, and

Nels Cline. His productions have charted as far away as Iceland, Greece and Malaysia. He also presents lectures and master

classes about recording internationally with his business Recording Boot Camp.

Rob ―Blasko‖ Nicholson is the bass player for Ozzy Osbourne and previously played bass for Rob Zombie. He is the

president and co-owner of Mercenary Management, Inc., where he manages the career of Black Veil Brides among others. He is

the director of Music Relations for Affliction Clothing and is a music consultant for Monster Energy Drink.

Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his four

books, ―Songwriting Without Boundaries,‖ ―Writing Better Lyrics,‖ ―The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure,‖ and ―The

Essential Guide to Rhyming,‖ Pat has developed five online courses for Berkleemusic: three lyric writing courses, one on poetry,

and one on creative writing. He has developed a hugely successful songwriting MOOC through Berkleemusic, already taken by

over 100,000 students and still counting. He has written over 50 articles for various magazines and blogs and has chapters in both

The Poetics of American Song Lyrics and the upcoming ―Handbook on Creative Writing‖ for Edinburgh University Press. Pat

continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. Several of his

students have won Grammys, including John Mayer, Tom Hambridge, and Gillian Welch.

Ravi is a legal resident on three continents and tours globally performing original music and presenting motivational lectures. He

has performed on the stages of Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, Madison Square Garden, Louisiana Superdome, and the

White House. Institutions including Berklee College of Music and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, as well as conventions

including the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and the EAA‘s AirVenture/Oshkosh host his lectures. His

autobiography written on tour as the guitarist of three-time Grammy nominee Hanson was published by Simon & Schuster, and

numerous magazines including Electronic Musician and Flight Training publish his articles on entrepreneurship. Ravi also

partners with nonprofits serving disadvantaged youth.

Debra Russell is the Certified Business Coach and Owner of Artist‘s EDGE, works with professionals in the Music Industry

to create their success in their chosen field. A business coach, workshop leader and keynote speaker, Debra has delivered several

innovative programs for entertainment industry trade conferences in the US, Europe and Australia.

Chuck Schlacter is a guitarist and composer living in Brentwood, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. Schlacter graduated

from SUNY at Oswego with a degree in music. He writes instrumental music for TV and Film. Schlacter draws on his broad

performance experience when composing. His compositions include world beat, orchestral, jazz, and dramedy, as well as genres

as diverse as film noir, spy music, bossa nova and surf guitar. Chuck has been a TAXI member since 2006 and has over 500

compositions signed with 15 production music libraries. His music has been heard on SyFy, Oxygen, Animal Planet, NBC, ABC,

CBS, Fox, E!, Discovery and A&E.

Garry Smith has over 25 years of experience in the music industry. He is a music library owner, composer, producer,

arranger, writer, director, artist mentor and lecturer. He has worked on countless national and international advertising campaigns,

with scores of awards to his credit. Apart from advertising work, Garry has also recently produced CDs for singer-songwriters, an

opera singer, a jazz artist, and an Americana artist. He has also been involved in mentoring up-and-coming artists both through

his own network and university programs. He has been involved with the Griffith University Mentoring Program for eight years

and also lectures in popular song writing and music for advertising at two Brisbane universities, QUT, and Griffith University.


Judy Stakee is the owner and founder of the Judy Stakee Company. She has more than 30 years of experience as an executive

in the music industry and specializes in all aspects of development of artists and songwriters. Her belief is that it all starts with a

song. A veteran of the music industry, she held numerous positions including 20 years at Warner Chappell Music as Senior VP of

Creative.

Jeff Steinman As a serious trumpet player and drummer, he started his college career as a music major but soon switched to

computer science and physics. He received a Ph.D. in high-energy physics from UCLA in 1988, and has since pioneered several

high performance computing technologies including a major breakthrough in supporting five dimensional simulation. Jeff

Steinman resumed his music career as a composer/arranger in 1990 resulting in numerous compositions from a wide variety of

styles. Steinman likes to apply his brass and percussion background to big band jazz and orchestral music styles, but has also

written pop, gospel, funk, smooth jazz, rock, and others including several marches, a polka, and various Film/TV

themes. Steinman has signed hundreds of compositions with several music libraries. His instrumental video game composition,

Race Against Time, was one of three winners of the Broadjam Dance Dance Revolution song contest. Jeff has worked on several

promotional film trailers including a Civil War documentary and a trailer for international Street Fighter video game tournaments.

His music can be heard on various cable TV shows and radio commercial spots. Steinman is the President & CEO of WarpIV

Music Production, a Division of WarpIV Technologies Inc. and has developed the Hollywood Studio Brass and Woodwind

Collection (HSBWC) featuring the top jazz/studio musicians in LA with state-of-the-art sample library programming

technologies. High-end WarpIV Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar libraries are currently under development and will be released in

2013 and early 2014.

David Trotter is the Co-founder and Executive Producer of Studio 51 Music. Since 2004, Studio 51 has made tens of

thousands of placements on many of the largest shows on television, while using TAXI exclusively to meet their need for

composers. Studio 51 provides the largest share of music to Harpo Productions. Harpo Productions is the primary source of music

for Dr. Oz, and The Oprah Winfrey Network, and previously The Oprah Winfrey Show, and Nate Berkus Show. Studio 51

provides the second largest collection of music to Pacifica Music under the name Noise Cloud resulting in major network,

advertising, and film placements since 2010. Studio 51 Music is recognized as a unique new business model that provides music

only to other highly respected libraries and production companies with a respected stable of professional and exceptional

composers. Over 97% of the Studio 51‘s 150 Composers come directly from TAXI Listings and Road Rally or TAXI member

contacts.

Dave Walton Dave is a full-time composer/musician. After a long time away from music, he joined TAXI in 2004 with ideas

and sounds that were ―out of date, out of style.‖ Since then, he has managed to evolve his ideas and sounds into something more

current and modern. He has hundreds (and hundreds) of placements on network and cable television mostly through direct TAXI

deals with libraries and publishers. His daughter thinks his music placements are cool but rolls her eyes when he mentions having

music in ―Bad Girls Club‖.

Adam Zelkind is an eight-time award winning songwriter/composer/producer. Zelkind has created cutting edge music for

over 600 hit television episodes as well as various feature films. Adam Z‘s success lies in his ability to create a distinct sound for

each show. His composer credits include Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, I Love Money, Real Chance of Love, The Surreal Life,

MTV‘s From G’s to Gents, I Love New York, Charm School, My Fair Brady, and Out Back Jack & Joel Silver‘s Next Action Star

on NBC. Adam Z‘s awards include: Five ASCAP awards ASCAP‘s Most Performed Underscore & Themes two consecutive

years and three more for top series; as well as Three BMI awards. He is also writing songs with and for many top artists and

songwriters around the world including Darryl Worley, Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket) Big Al

Anderson, Walt Aldridge, Gary Burr, Ashley Gorley, Josh Kelley, Meghan Lindsey (Steel Magnolia), Chuck Cannon, David Pack

& Tim McGraw and placing many of these songs both in TV shows and films including Hart of Dixie, Marine Home Front,

Disconnect, Slumber Party Slaughter, and many more.

Paul Zollo is a singer/songwriter, Trough Records recording artist, and author of several books including ―Conversations with

Tom Petty‖ and ―Songwriters on Songwriting,‖ which the New Yorker called ―the songwriter‘s bible.‖ It features in-depth

interviews with such legendary songwriters as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, James Taylor, Willie

Dixon, Pete Seeger, Sammy Cahn, Carole King, Laura Nyro, Frank Zappa, Townes Van Zandt, and Neil Young. Currently he is

the senior editor at American Songwriter Magazine and chief editor of Bluerailroad. His songs have been recorded by Art

Garfunkel, Severin Browne, Bob Malone, Steve Allen and others.

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