MusicTech.Education

Workshop :: Setting Up a Recording Session with Jam Phelps
2022-02-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | NSW
Join core faculty member Jam Phelps in a three hour, hand-on workshop to learn how to set up a recording session from start to finish.

The most important step in the recording process is capturing a clear signal, but it can feel intimidating to know exactly what to do to ensure a high quality recording. Omni core faculty member Jam Phelps will lead a three hour workshop designed to help you learn how to record musicians, from singer songwriters to a full band.
In the first half of the workshop, class participants will explore the topics of preparing for a recording session, gear needed (from a dream set up to more budget friendly options), proper mic placement and direct input options, mic’ing specific instruments, and proper tracking.
The second half of the workshop will include a collaborative practice focusing on selecting the optimal settings and mic placement for best results in a hypothetical recording session.
Everyone who attends the workshop will be entered to win a pair of Sennheiser’s HD 400 PRO studio headphones.
Omni Online classes are open to all genders. This workshop is appropriate for those with some basic experience recording music and sound, but adventurous beginners are welcome. Class attendance is limited to allow for participation.
About the teacher:
Jam Phelps is a mix engineer, music producer, and owner of Denk Studios in Durham, North Carolina. Her studio is focused on uplifting marginalized voices in music such as women and LGBTQ+ folks. She has been a musician for 28 years and loves crafting unique productions and imaginative mixes in a safe environment where creativity thrives. Jam has been featured on Soundgirls.org, Stories in Sound, The Music Executive podcast, and currently is a Waves Audio collaborating artist for Gear Fanatix.
This class is sponsored by Sennheiser. Shaping the future of audio and creating unique sound experiences for customers – this aim unites Sennheiser employees and partners worldwide. The independent family company, which is managed in the third generation by Dr. Andreas Sennheiser and Daniel Sennheiser, is today one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, loudspeakers, microphones and wireless transmission systems.
About the HD 400 PRO:
When working at home or in the studio, you need your mix to sound as it does when your listeners hear it. The HD 400 PRO provides a natural and accurate listening experience for fine tuning your signature sound. Its lightweight design and velour earpads provide the comfort you need during long sessions. In addition, open ear cups and angled transducers allow for a wide and transparent soundstage, making the HD 400 PRO a reliable companion for those who put quality and precision above all else.

Celebrating Black Women in the Music Industry
2022-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live zoom interview Q&A and networking session with Black Women Leaders of the music industry!

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Jordan Steele.
RSVP to attend.
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If you’ve paid attention to what goes on in the music industry even a little bit, you’ve noticed that women, especially BIPOC women, are the LEAST represented demographic in the industry! However, their voices are vital to the creative side, the business side, and all aspects of what makes music what it is today and what it has always been from the very beginning.
This weekend, at the intersection of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Finessed Media will be highlighting some of the Black Women Music Industry Leaders who work with YOUR favorite artists and who are paving the way for aspiring industry professionals like yourself.
We will be joined by:
Sammye Ruth-Scott – Director of A&R, Atlantic Records
Angie K – Content Operator & Artist Services Specialist, Audiomack
Alena Jackson – Marketing Manager, SALXCO
Kaylah Calvert – Marketing, Atlantic Records

Agenda:
12 – 12:10pm EST Introductions
12:10 – 12:45pm EST Interview with Speakers
12:45 – 1pm EST Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 – 1:30pm EST Networking & Breakout rooms
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Alena Jackson is currently the Marketing Manager at SALXCO and a marketing guru! She has over 6 years of entertainment expertise specializing in project management, brand partnerships and digital marketing. She executed an incredible album rollout for artists such as Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, City Girls, London On Da Track, Metro Boomin and more. Her last album rollout was named in the 10 Best Albums of 2020 by Time Magazine.
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Angie K currently works at Audiomack, a music streaming and discovery platform as a Content Operator and Artist Services Specialist. Prior to this position, she interned at Power 105.1 for the Angie Martinez Show and Universal Music Group with their Brand Partnerships department. All of these ventures assured her that working in music was her true passion. She prides herself in being a music enthusiast and enjoys working with like minded creatives.
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Kaylah Calvert is an entertainment marketing professional with a passion for understanding, assisting, and entertaining the minds of like-minded consumers. After obtaining her bachelors in Mass Communications marketing and a minor in Graphic Design, Kaylah quickly rose through the ranks to the marketing team at Atlantic Records.
Known for her reputation as a woman with a keen understanding of urban culture, in this role, Kaylah assists in developing new marketing strategies and ideas for artists projects and activities, act as a support between product managers and artist’s management, designs various promotional tools for advertising, and serves as the intersection with other key department personnel and outside specialty marketing companies. Currently, Kaylah assists with artist including Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, Cordae, Don Toliver, and more.
Previously, Kaylah held positions as a marketing assistant for Angela Rye / IMPACT Strategies and a project assistant for BET.
Being a lifelong student of the entertainment industry, Kaylah has developed an understanding of effective storytelling and her analytical and strategic abilities to identify her deep-seated interest in challenging the culture by pushing creative buttons.
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Finessed Media is a New York City based start-up focused on developing content in all things music entrepreneurship and creation. The company was founded in January 2020 with the mission to provide resources for a worldwide audience interested in making it in the music industry in any capacity.
Our contributors spotlight music and stories of artists, A&R reps, DJs, music tech executives, radio hosts, and more to speak on their experiences and share insight for others to learn from. These stories are provided via videos, online lessons, news updates, and events.
The Finessed community has grown into a global audience for its work in promoting all genres and for providing a platform for all aspiring music industry entrepreneurs.
Join our community at Finessed Media.
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Vocal Improvisation Techniques – Riffing , Scatting & Song Styling
2022-02-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Find your voice & sing it YOUR way!
Learn and practice techniques and exercises to perform and style a song. The techniques we practice in t

Studio One E-Meetup – United Kingdom & Ireland
2022-02-25 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Come hang out with PreSonus Tech Support Agent Jonny Lipsham and Studio One Captain David Tritschler, and talk about music & Studio One!

Studio One E-Meetup – Florida
2022-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with Steve Cherubino and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Basic Vocal Techniques – FREE Online Vocal Class -Eve Soto VIEW ALL CLASSES
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
This is a fun and interactive online singing class in which you will learn the techniques needed to practice to improve your singing

Women Warriors: In Conversation
2022-02-23 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Celebrate Women Warriors!
A conversation with the team behind Grammy-nominated concert Women Warriors: The Voices of Change.
WAMF

Celebrate Women Warriors (virtual)
Join WAM, and panelists Amy Andersson (Conductor), Lolita Ritmanis (Composer and Producer), and Mark Mattson (Producer), for a conversation on their Grammy-nominated concert creation Women Warriors: The Voices of Change, a multimedia symphony celebrating women activists fighting for social justice.
This free community event will feature a virtual discussion and Q&A with panelists, on how Women Warriors was produced, engineered, and how the concert all came together. Moderated by WAM’s very own Chanelle Ignant.

Studio One E-Meetup – Louisiana
2022-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Come hang out with Edwin Johnson and the folks at PreSonus and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Mechanics of Music Management: The Evolution Of Record Deals
2022-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.

The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.
About this event
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair. A series of six webinars exploring best practice and current trends in artist management, together these sessions provide a comprehensive guide to artist revenue streams and business models, music rights and record deals, fanbase building and direct-to-fan relationships, and explain where the manager fits in with each of these strands of the business.
THE EVOLUTION OF RECORD DEALS AND LABEL SERVICES
Where do record labels fit in to your artist’s business?
Just like the role of the manager has evolved in the last decade, so too has the role of the label. Not least because the distributors who used to only work with labels now also provide services to artists direct. We explain how recorded music makes money and then review all the different kinds of label and distribution deals now available to artists. How do decide what is best for your client? Based on the ‘MMF Deals Guide’, we’ll explain the pros and cons of each approach.
Questions answered include:
– How do sound recordings make money in 2022?
– How does your artist get paid when their tracks are played?
– What services does your label or distributor provide?
– How do you pick a label or distribution partner?
– What are the pros and cons of different label and distribution deals?
Full price for each individual webinar is £66+VAT. Members get 50% discount and sister organisations gets 25% discount. Please e-mail manasvi@themmf.net for info and discount codes. Links will be sent out on the day of the training.

Studio One E-Meetup – Brazil
2022-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Venha interagir com o Capitão do Studio One “Daniel Figueiredo” e falar sobre música, produção, mixagem e, é claro, Studio One!

Songwriting & Recording – From Start To Finish
2022-02-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Develop songwriting and recording techniques to complete your music project. Or Just write a song!

Studio One E-Meetup – Canada West
2022-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come hang out with Studio One Captain Robert John Pilkington and talk about music, production, and Studio One!

Studio One E-Meetup – Illinois
2022-02-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Come hang out with Johnny Geib from Home Studio Trainer (HST) and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Monetization Beyond Music: Building Different Businesses Around Your Brand
2022-02-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live Zoom interview, Q&A, and listening session to discuss how to build different businesses around your brand, beyond music.

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Bea Dimaculangan.
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Are you a multi-faceted creative with diverse ambitions but don’t know where to focus your energy?
The traditional “blueprint” to becoming successful in the music industry is becoming more & more outdated – the possibilities for entrepreneurship have expanded and artists don’t have to be pigeonholed into one lane. From content creation, to educational products, to brand partnerships, there are now endless ways to monetize your brand.
This Saturday 02/19 we’ll be joined by Jay Manuel, aka Mini Producer, who has found success in multiple pursuits including music production, acting, & influencer content creation.
Join us to learn how music creatives can successfully build different businesses around their brand, beyond just music.
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Agenda:
12 – 12:10pm ET Introductions
12:10 – 12:45pm ET Interview with Jay Manuel, Mini Producer
12:45 – 1pm ET Live Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 – 1:30pm ET Networking/Listening Session
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LISTENING SESSION
The event will be concluded with our weekly listening session. 6-8 artists will have a chance to play their music in front of a live audience and will receive constructive criticism from our speakers.
To be considered for music play in the listening session, artists must purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket and submit one song LINK (preferably Spotify) by Friday 2/11 at 9pm ET with subject line “SATURDAY SUBMISSION” to info@finessed.media.
Our team will screen your music for relevancy to audience, quality, and how beneficial the feedback will be. If your submission is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Submissions that are accepted will have 1:30 to 2 min of their song played in front of the audience.
Must be a Finessed Media VIP Career Development member or purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket for consideration.
Obtain membership here.
Songs will be reviewed before the listening session and your purchase will be refunded if the song is not accepted.
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Atlanta-based music producer Jay Manuel, better known as Mini Producer, started his music production journey at the age of 14, after receiving his first music equipment set, from his father. Over the years, he has worked with both major and independent recording artists, gaining considerable industry experience and knowledge along the way.
To date, MP has been giving his audience a front row seat into the inner workings of his life on his Youtube Vlog Channel. He also hosts his IG LIVE Music Review Show titled, “The Come Up” in which artists and producers submit their best tracks for review by him and a celebrity host to give their honest feedback in real time. MP does this all while producing music, auditioning for acting roles, creating influencer content and submitting for voiceover placements.
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Finessed Media is a New York City based start-up focused on developing content in all things music entrepreneurship and creation. The company was founded in January 2020 with the mission to provide resources for a worldwide audience interested in making it in the music industry in any capacity.
Our contributors spotlight music and stories of artists, A&R reps, DJs, music tech executives, radio hosts, and more to speak on their experiences and share insight for others to learn from. These stories are provided via videos, online lessons, news updates, and events.
The Finessed community has grown into a global audience for its work in promoting all genres and for providing a platform for all aspiring music industry entrepreneurs.
Past events can be viewed below or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFG9Wwo4NzSfXJlxT_CYt6g?
Join our community at Finessed Media.
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Studio One E-Meetup – Ohio
2022-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with Nate Kelmes and talk about music, production, mixing, mastering & of course Studio One!

IASPM Research Seminar February 2022
2022-02-17 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Memory and Machines: Perspectives on Narratives and Aesthetics in Popular Music

This is the monthly research seminar of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM). This month the event is being curated by the DACH Branch of IASPM and will have two presentations.

Constructing and Re-Structuring Groove and Aesthetics – Drum Machines as Narrative Agents in Popular Music
Robert Michler, Graduate School of the Arts and Humanities, Bern University, Switzerland
Drum machines as analogue and digital rhythmical devices have set a new approach of accuracy since the 1980s. Using a rhythmical grid and introducing a new set of aesthetics with their electronic beats, they have laid the foundation for a paradigm shift in pop and rock music regarding groove, which was later to be completed by the introduction of quantisation in digital music software, manifesting the fixed rhythmic grid as the most axiomatic element of the groove. The origin of these new music technologies, which I refer to as machine-based-groove, can be traced back to the 1970s and more rudimentary devices, especially preset-based drum machines, which were used in subcultural genres until innovative, programmable drum machines with the ability to create custom grooves entered the mainstream of pop. Focusing on drum machines’ diverse characteristics, this presentation addresses the extent to which their functions, sounds and characteristics can be perceived as narratives, through offering re- and constructed grooves within networks of musicians and producers. On the basis of selected successful pop songs, the presentation explores how specific drum machine devices from the 1980s such as the Roland TR-808, Linn-Drum, and Oberheim DMX have functioned as role models for the new technology, and how their sounds and characteristics became essential to the sound of the decade. In addition, looking back at drum machines of the 1970s, the presentation foregrounds their important overlooked aspects as narrative agents. In doing so, the presentation shows how rhythmic music technology manifests artists’ intentions, identities, and sonic fictions, and conveys cultural backgrounds through machine-based groove. This opens up the discussion of how drum machines can offer new perspectives on music technology, narrative, aesthetics, cultural practices, and networks.

Remembering National Socialism: Counter-Narratives in German Hip-Hop
Thomas Sebastian Köhn, Institute of Fine Arts, Music and Education, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany
The Berlin-based rapper Ben Salomo and the Leipzig-based rapper Reimteufel have produced and disseminated hip-hop tracks that engage with family memories and collective memories of the Holocaust and World War II. These memories are interwoven with various historical, political, and religious discourses, referring to current processes of marginalization, to Jewishness, and memory sites. Focusing on the tracks ”Stolpersteine” (stumbling stones), released in 2012 by Reimteufel, and on the tracks “Identität” (identity) and “Deduschka” (grandfather) released in 2016 and 2020 by Ben Salomo, the presentation explores how the tracks employ counter-narratives (Köhn 2021) that not only abandon victim-centered perspectives but also question and criticize institutionalized memory culture. Drawing on a combination of music analysis (Moore 2012, von Appen/Doehring 2014, Steinbrecher 2016), video analysis (Flick 2011, Erll 2014) and ethnography (Pink 2015, Schoop 2021), this presentation examines how counter-narratives are negotiated in the hip hop tracks and the accompanying music videos through the aesthetics of lyrics and flow (Kautny 2009) in combination with sampling (Stratton 2016) and material culture (Golańska 2020). Bringing popular music studies and cultural memory studies into dialogue, the presentation demonstrates how hip-hop serves as a medium for establishing an activist, anti-racist, and reflective post-Holocaust perspective in a musical memory practice.

Robert Michler studied jazz-drums performance, pedagogy in music, and musicology. He is currently a doctoral researcher at the Graduate School of the Arts and Humanities at Bern University, Switzerland. His dissertation focuses on the impact of drum machines and quantisation between 1980 and 1995, investigating new approaches to aesthetics and groove in pop-and rock-music productions. In addition, he is active as a producer for music and film, and develops educational materials for the department for University Didactics and E-learning at Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Thomas Sebastian Köhn is a doctoral researcher at the Institute of Fine Arts, Music, and Education at Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany. Since 2019, he has conducted research on memories of the Holocaust and World War II in contemporary German-language hip-hop and in auditory media in World War II related exhibitions. In his research, he combines approaches from music and media analysis, ethnomusicology, and soundscape analysis. His research interests include the intersections between musicology, sound studies, and cultural memory studies.

Studio One E-Meetup – Hispanoamérica
2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Mexico_City)
¡Ven a pasar tiempo con Studio One Capitanes Nate Chávez, Adrián Meléndez y Ronald Acevedo, ¡y habla sobre Sphere en detalle!

Liberate Sessions – Nutritious Minds
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Join Dr. Rachel Gow to discuss how better food, nutrition and overall diet can help to improve your mindset, behaviour and mood.

Do you know how much nutrition influences your cognitive function, behaviour and mood?

Join Dr. Rachel Gow to discuss how better food, nutrition and overall diet can help to improve your mindset, behaviour and mood.
Rachel Gow, has specific expertise in ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety and related learning and behaviour conditions and, she has worked in the field of Nutritional Neuroscience for many years.
Collectively, Dr. Rachel has approximately 18 years of psychological research and experience. She has published
approximately 22 peer reviewed book chapters and scientific papers.

Liberate – mind, body and soul.
To me mental health and wellbeing is about looking after your mind, body and soul.
The same way, we look after our physical health. By joining a gym, playing sports, walking or stretching, we need to look after our mental health too.
To look after our mental health, we can meet with friends, take a long bath, read a book or meditate.
However, sometimes we might need extra help with our physical health and also our mental health too.
This is why Bee and Adam – Founders of Liberty Music PR, have set up Liberate, with the aim to support and promote artists mental health and wellbeing. Research has shown this is a key issue within the music industry, which is why Liberate are providing a holistic approach to support, and ensuring the artists voices are heard.
Join our live Liberate Session hosted by the amazing Rich Walker to talk about mental wellbeing, good practices and how you can start your day, week, month in a better place than you were.

MPA The Publishing Effect – A 101 of Music Publishing
2022-02-16 10:00 - 2022-02-17 16:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for the MPA’s virtual course ‘The Publishing Effect – A 101 of Music Publishing with sponsors Vistex

Join us for two days of talks and discussions putting the spotlight on all areas of music publishing; copyright royalties, sync, societies, legal issues and data.
Day 1 – How does Publishing work?
We will cover all the fundamentals behind music publishing, including a talk from Sentrics Simon Pursehouse explaining ‘WTF is Music Publishing’.
Gain expert insights on copyright, publishing specialities, publishing agreements, collecting income as well as an opportunity to ask the experts any questions you might have.
Day 2 – Creative Relationships
Day 2 will centre around creative relationships, sync, partnerships & networks.
Topics covered will include sync licensing, sub publishing as well as some incredible ‘In Conversations’ with music publishing royalty.
If you have any questions about the course please contact our Partnerships & Events Manager Natalie on natalie.graham@mpagroup.com
NXT-Gen Members receive 50% off our training courses please contact our Membership & Events Manager Natalie on natalie.graham@mpagroup.com for more details.
With thanks to our sponsors Vistex. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs.

WMV Musician Workshop #16: Know Your Rights- Legal Aspects of Songwriting
2022-02-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Led by Bryan T. Kroes & Peter J. Strand

Wisconsin Music Ventures hosts monthly musician workshops via Zoom that touch on important topics for musicians in the industry.
(Song)writers Know Your Rights: Legal Aspects of Songwriting.
We will be talking about legal aspects of songwriting, specifically:
-What are the elements of a song?
-What makes a song protectable by copyright?
-What isn’t protectable by copyright?
-Types of copyrights (composition vs. sound recording).
-Who is considered an author under copyright law?
-How to assess percentage of authorship/ownership.
-How to address collaboration, joint authorship, and joint works.
-What is work made for hire?
-Considerations for use of beats, samples, and interpolations.
-Songwriting income.
Bryan T. Kroes is a shareholder with Hurtado Zimmerman SC in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Bryan’s law practice includes entertainment, construction, real property, and municipal bond finance.
As an entertainment attorney, Bryan represents musicians, artists, record labels, theater owners, and other creative types. A lifelong musician himself with an extensive history of touring and production work, Bryan brings a seasoned, unique, and personal approach to the business side of entertainment. Bryan is also a founding member and currently serves as Treasurer, for the Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association.
Bryan’s law practice also concentrates on construction contract negotiation, including intellectual property law issues, and commercial and residential real property acquisition. He represents trade contractors, designers, and owners in dispute resolution related to perfection of lien rights, defect claims, property purchases, sales, leasing, and related intellectual property protection. He also has experience in public bond finance, including revenue anticipation, commercial line of credit, and general obligation fundings.
Peter Strand has extensive experience drafting, analyzing, revising, and negotiating complex entertainment industry agreements including record contracts, music publishing agreements, literary publishing agreements, film and television production agreements (producer, director, actor, composer, location, etc.), content and catalog acquisition and distribution agreements, and agreements between creative collaborators (songwriters, co-authors, bands, production companies). These entertainment industry agreements typically address issues of ownership, compensation (royalties, advances, back end, upfront fees, and buy-out fees) control, credit, and content acquisition (options, licenses, works made for hire). He has represented authors, film/television production companies, recording artists, songwriters, on-screen and behind-the-camera talent, record producers, composers, and life story subjects.

Studio One E-Meetup – Spain
2022-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Madrid)
¡Ven a pasar un rato con Studio One Captain Julio Navas y charla sobre música, producción y Studio One!

El E-Meetup se llevará a cabo en Zoom: https://presonus.zoom.us/j/83611378853
Zoom Meeting Passcode: [REDACTED]

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Los Meetups de Studio One son esencialmente reuniones organizadas por usuarios entusiastas de Studio One, nuestros Capitanes. El primer Studio One Meetup se inició en NAMM 2020, y nos sorprendió el increíble apoyo que esta idea recibió desde el principio. Solo en febrero, se realizaron más de una docena de Meetups de Studio One en todo el mundo, con muchos más en preparación. Quedó muy claro que Studio One es mucho más que un simple software para nuestros usuarios: es una pasión que une personas.

Siempre que ha sido posible, empleados, artistas y los propios desarrolladores de PreSonus han participado en estos Meetups. Nos esforzamos continuamente por eliminar las barreras de comunicación entre la empresa y nuestros seguidores, y creemos que los Meetups de Studio One son una de las mejores maneras en que podemos lograrlo.

Desafortunadamente, nuestros esfuerzos se detuvieron a principios de marzo de 2020, ya que se hizo cada vez más evidente que estaríamos lidiando con una pandemia a una escala global sin precedentes. ¡Afortunadamente, gente de todo el mundo ha asumido la responsabilidad al quedarse en casa y aislarse! Y, sin embargo, especialmente en tiempos difíciles de preocupación y aislamiento social, mantenerse en contacto con amigos y aquello que amamos se ha vuelto aún más importante.

Es por eso por lo que nuestra increíble comunidad cree que Studio One E-Meetups son la respuesta perfecta a la creciente sensación de soledad en nuestros corazones en este momento. El hecho de que todos necesitemos aislarnos socialmente no significa que también tengamos que estar solos digitalmente, ¿verdad?

Si conoces a algún seguidor de Studio One que quiera iniciar su propio Studio One E-Meetup, o si estás interesado en alojar uno tú mismo, entonces ponte en contacto por correo electrónico para obtener más información: s1meetups@presonus.com !

Mechanics of Music Management: Making Money From Music Copyright In 2022
2022-02-15 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.

The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair. A series of six webinars exploring best practice and current trends in artist management, together these sessions provide a comprehensive guide to artist revenue streams and business models, music rights and record deals, fanbase building and direct-to-fan relationships, and explain where the manager fits in with each of these strands of the business.
MAKING MONEY FROM MUSIC COPYRIGHT IN 2022
How to make sure your artists aren’t missing out on royalties
Whenever artists write songs or record tracks they create copyrights. And those copyrights can generate revenue. We provide a user-friendly guide to copyright: what it is, how it works, how it makes money and how managers can ensure their clients properly manage, monetise and enforce their rights. We’ll also explain what PRS, PPL and MCPS do – and why getting copyright data right can be the difference between being paid and seeing nothing from your plays, syncs and streams.
Questions answered include:
– What kind of creativity does copyright protect?
– What kind of control does copyright provide?
– Who owns your artist’s copyrights?
– How does copyright make money?
– What is stopping your artist’s getting paid?
– Where do PRS, MCPS and PPL fit in?
Full price for each individual webinar is £66+VAT. Members get 50% discount and sister organisations gets 25% discount. Please e-mail manasvi@themmf.net for info and discount codes. Links will be sent out on the day of the training.

Podcasting 101
2022-02-15 17:30 - 2022-03-29 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you interested in creating a podcast but not sure where to start?

This class will meet 7 times:Tuesdays February 15 – March 29, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Are you interested in creating a podcast but not sure where to start? Do you have an amazing podcast idea but little professional experience in radio/audio production? You will leave this class with a short TRAILER (30 seconds to 3 min) for the podcast you want to create. Class will cover:

Envisioning your podcast: format, structure, voices/guests, hosts/cohosts, frequency, crafting a STORY, edited vs interview style, and eventually name/ logo.
Home & field recording tips: how to create professional sounding audio without a booth.
Interviewing / Guest booking
Pro Tools/editing tips
Writing/scripting for radio
Voicing/Delivery
Listening party & sharing Industry resources!

Prerequisites/Materials for Podcasting 101:

Audio editing Software: Access to and some familiarity/basic understanding of audio editing software, (Pro Tools preferred. Backup options: Pro Tools First, Hindenburg, Ardour, Audition, etc.)
Smartphone or digital audio recorder: (Android or iPhone, with software downloaded (we’ll let you know which recording apps we recommend for each). Or a digital audio recorder and headphones.
Free Google Voice line for recording phone interviews
Book: So You Want to Start a Podcast– for required class reading assignments.

***NOTE: Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.***
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About the Instructor:
​​Shia Levitt is a longtime public radio journalist who has covered stories for NPR, Marketplace, KQED, and numerous other outlets. She has reported domestically from the U.S., and internationally from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Her beats have included science/health/environment and labor/economics, among others. In addition to reporting and producing, Shia has taught radio to young people for WNYC’s Radio Rookies, for UNICEF in Haiti, and at the college level both at Mills College in Oakland and at Brooklyn College in New York City. She has produced podcasts for UNICEF and has advised other podcasts on both technical aspects and content. Shia recently joined KALW as a news editor. She also worked in television and is a freelance photographer.

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Women’s Audio Mission focuses on increasing the gender balance in audio production and technology sectors since less than 5% of the population employed in these sectors are women. There are limited spots available in our events and they often sell out, so we ask that if you are not woman-identified (transgender or cisgender), non-binary or gender non-conforming, that you reconsider registering. We will not turn anyone away, but please be mindful that if you take up a seat, that is one less woman or non binary-identified individual that we can serve. We thank you for your understanding in advance and for joining us in our mission to advance women and girls in music production and the recording arts.

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Podcasting 101
2022-02-15 17:30 - 2022-03-29 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you interested in creating a podcast but not sure where to start?
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This class will meet 7 times:Tuesdays February 15 – March 29, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Are you interested in creating a podcast but not sure where to start? Do you have an amazing podcast idea but little professional experience in radio/audio production? You will leave this class with a short TRAILER (30 seconds to 3 min) for the podcast you want to create. Class will cover:

Envisioning your podcast: format, structure, voices/guests, hosts/cohosts, frequency, crafting a STORY, edited vs interview style, and eventually name/ logo.
Home & field recording tips: how to create professional sounding audio without a booth.
Interviewing / Guest booking
Pro Tools/editing tips
Writing/scripting for radio
Voicing/Delivery
Listening party & sharing Industry resources!

Prerequisites/Materials for Podcasting 101:

Audio editing Software: Access to and some familiarity/basic understanding of audio editing software, (Pro Tools preferred. Backup options: Pro Tools First, Hindenburg, Ardour, Audition, etc.)
Smartphone or digital audio recorder: (Android or iPhone, with software downloaded (we’ll let you know which recording apps we recommend for each). Or a digital audio recorder and headphones.
Free Google Voice line for recording phone interviews
Book: So You Want to Start a Podcast– for required class reading assignments.

***NOTE: Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.***
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About the Instructor:
​​Shia Levitt is a longtime public radio journalist who has covered stories for NPR, Marketplace, KQED, and numerous other outlets. She has reported domestically from the U.S., and internationally from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Her beats have included science/health/environment and labor/economics, among others. In addition to reporting and producing, Shia has taught radio to young people for WNYC’s Radio Rookies, for UNICEF in Haiti, and at the college level both at Mills College in Oakland and at Brooklyn College in New York City. She has produced podcasts for UNICEF and has advised other podcasts on both technical aspects and content. Shia recently joined KALW as a news editor. She also worked in television and is a freelance photographer.

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Women’s Audio Mission focuses on increasing the gender balance in audio production and technology sectors since less than 5% of the population employed in these sectors are women. There are limited spots available in our events and they often sell out, so we ask that if you are not woman-identified (transgender or cisgender), non-binary or gender non-conforming, that you reconsider registering. We will not turn anyone away, but please be mindful that if you take up a seat, that is one less woman or non binary-identified individual that we can serve. We thank you for your understanding in advance and for joining us in our mission to advance women and girls in music production and the recording arts.

WAMAC

Get Started with Music Business Taster Day
2022-02-15 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for a taster session to find out more about a week of free workshops to help turn your music into a sustainable business.

From Monday 21 – Friday 25 February, 10am-4pm, at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art we’ll be delivering practical and inspiring music business workshops for musicians aged 18-25. Check out our website for full information.
Free to join if you’re interested in making money from your music and are working or studying 14 hours a week or less.
If you’d like to find out more before expressing your interest, we’re hosting a taster day on Tuesday 15 February, 1-4pm, at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art. You can join in-person or online via Zoom.

Artist Management 101
2022-02-12 12:00 - 2022-03-19 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live Zoom interview, Q&A, and listening session to discuss the role of an artist manager and how to pick one for yourself.

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Tammy Henderson.
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Okay so you’e got your song written, music produced, recorded your songs and have everything together when it comes to your craft. So what’s next for you? It’s time to get a manager. Often times independent artists don’t know where to start when it comes to finding the manager that is right for them and they don’t know where to start to begin researching the matter. It is crucial to you rmusic career to find a manager that is compatible with you on all levels.
That’s why this Saturday, February 12th, we’ll be joined by Anh Vu, Shelby Chargin, and Christian McCurdy, experts on managing artists in the music industry.
We’ll be discussing how artists can go about finding a manager, the role of management, what are artist can do to prepare for management and more!
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Agenda:
12 – 12:10pm ET Introductions
12:10 – 12:45pm ET Interview with Anh Vu, Shelby Chargin, and Christian McCurdy
12:45 – 1pm ET Live Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 – 1:30pm ET Networking/Listening Session
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LISTENING SESSION
The event will be concluded with our weekly listening session. 6-8 artists will have a chance to play their music in front of a live audience and will receive constructive criticism from our speakers.
To be considered for music play in the listening session, artists must purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket and submit one song LINK (preferably Spotify) by Friday 2/11 at 9pm ET with subject line “SATURDAY SUBMISSION” to info@finessed.media.
Our team will screen your music for relevancy to audience, quality, and how beneficial the feedback will be. If your submission is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Submissions that are accepted will have 1:30 to 2 min of their song played in front of the audience.
Must be a Finessed Media VIP Career Development member or purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket for consideration.
Obtain membership here.
Songs will be reviewed before the listening session and your purchase will be refunded if the song is not accepted.
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Anh Vu is a music industry professional with diverse experience at leading companies in music, entertainment, and sports industries. She has a background in operations, marketing, strategy, and project management and a deep commitment to supporting artists and the creative community. Her past roles includes working on recording royalties operations and and copyright infringement during her time at UMG, brand partnerships and digital marketing at CAA. Now she’s focused on building and executing artist strategies through management, development, branding, creative and content strategy, and live event production.
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The founder of Legion, Christian McCurdy, is a multi-faceted executive known for his role in developing and breaking talent particularly in A&R and management. His focus on putting together quality songs landed him A&R positions with labels such as Atlantic Records and LVRN Records . Through managing such producers, songwriters, and artists as Nija Charles, Ant Clemons, and Jack Rochon, he has been instrumental in creating numerous hit records for such artists as Drake, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Meek Mill, Cardi B, Camila Cabello and many more.
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Shelby Chargin grew up in Ohio where she first found her passion for music by attending local shows in and around Cleveland. Growing a knack for blogging and writing regularly on MySpace in 2007, she began interviewing bands for several websites and MySpace pages. In 2011, she took her love of writing to Arizona State University to study English with a concentration on Creative Non-Fiction and Rhetoric. While at Arizona State, Shelby also received her minor in Music Theory. Using this combination of knowledge, she began her journey into the world of entertainment.
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Finessed Media is a New York City based start-up focused on developing content in all things music entrepreneurship and creation. The company was founded in January 2020 with the mission to provide resources for a worldwide audience interested in making it in the music industry in any capacity.
Our contributors spotlight music and stories of artists, A&R reps, DJs, music tech executives, radio hosts, and more to speak on their experiences and share insight for others to learn from. These stories are provided via videos, online lessons, news updates, and events.
The Finessed community has grown into a global audience for its work in promoting all genres and for providing a platform for all aspiring music industry entrepreneurs.
Past events can be viewed below or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFG9Wwo4NzSfXJlxT_CYt6g?
Join our community at Finessed Media.
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