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ASCAP Action
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ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman has announced the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo ‚ the first and only national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing. The Expo will take place April 20-22, 2006 at The Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles, California and will kick off with ASCAP's annual membership meeting. Panelists scheduled to participate include some of the most accomplished songwriters, composers and producers in the world, including: Marilyn Bergman, Glen Ballard, Obie Bermudez, Stephen Bray, Bruce Broughton, Desmond Child, Hal David, DJ Quik, Barry Eastmond, Mike Elizondo, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, Jimmy Jam, The Dust Brothers' John King, Johnny Mandel, Mary Mary, Rick Nowels, Rudy Perez, Linda Perry, John Rich, Stephen Schwartz, John Shanks, Timbaland, Jimmy Webb, Matthew Wilder, Paul Williams with many more participants to be announced. All songwriters, composers, producers, publishers and executives, regardless of affiliation, will benefit from this unique creative event, which will be presented in a stimulating format designed to facilitate personal interaction, education and networking.
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"This is a must attend event for all serious music creators working to achieve greater success."
— ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman
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Programs will include: Celebrity keynotes; Writing and producing workshops; Master Classes with contemporary hitmakers; One on one mentoring sessions; Panels that explore how to: Make Money in the Music Business; Build Your Dream Team to Reach Your Goals; Navigate the Digital Superhighway; Market Your Music to an International Community; Read a Music Contract; Place Your Songs in TV, Films, Advertising and Games; Break Into the World of Film and TV Scoring; Get to Broadway with a Stage Musical. There will also be exclusive performances and networking events. Detailed information, including pricing and registration, can be found at www.ascap.com/expo.
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| ASCAP Members who register early for the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo will receive a special reduced rate. Also, all early registrants will be given the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one mentoring session with either a hit songwriter, a music publisher, a record company executive, a Film/TV music executive or a music attorney. There will be a limited number of mentoring sessions available on a first come, first serve basis, so members are urged to go to: www.ascap.com/expo to take advantage of these opportunities. |
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"This is a must attend event for all serious music creators working to achieve greater success," said Bergman. "In keeping with the long tradition of ASCAP's top songwriters and composers helping to nurture those starting out in the business, attendees will have the opportunity to hear music legends talk about their craft and the chance to interact with them in a variety of settings. They'll walk away with the knowledge, tools and contacts to maximize their success and inspire their work."
ASCAP Board member Jimmy Jam said, "ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization owned and governed by its music creator members, and the most trusted organization among songwriters and composers," said Jimmy Jam. "I'm thrilled to be a part of the first conference focused exclusively on songwriting and composing."
The interest in the Society's first-ever conference has been great and many companies and organizations have come on board as Partner Organizations. They include: West Coast Songwriters, the American Association of Independent Music, the International Songwriting Competition, MENC (the National Association of Music Educators, The Recording Academy, NMPA (the National Music Publishers' Association), The Harry Fox Agency, Inc., SCL (Society of Composers and Lyricists), SGA (Songwriters Guild of America), SHOF (Songwriters Hall of Fame) and TAXI.
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"I'm thrilled to be a part of the first conference focused exclusively on songwriting and composing."
— ASCAP Board member Jimmy Jam
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In addition, an impressive array of Media Sponsors has also committed support, including: Performing Songwriter Magazine, Keyboard Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, Bass Player Magazine, CMJ Magazine, Music Connection Magazine, American Songwriter Magazine and AllHipHop.com
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