Panels
Axis Music Education Series
The Axis Music Education Series on Saturday and Sunday afternoons will offer expert panel discussion on topics ranging from careers in music to band management to booking and publicity. The Axis Music Education Series at the Metro Music Expo is designed to provide valuable insight and education to music students of all ages and skill levels.
Saturday, September 13th
1:00 PM : Careers in Music you’ve never considered:
Learn about careers in the music industry far beyond those of musician or teacher.
Sarah Mudler of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (GRAMMY), Daniel Cronk, Professor, Ferris State University Music Industry Management Program. Isabelle Tulk, President, Michigan Music Teachers Association
2:00 PM : (2 hr session) Songwriting Essentials:
Learn the best and easiest way to write memorable songs regardless of genre or style, and how to connect lyrics to melodies more effectively. Understand the methods used by top songwriters to write thoughtful lyrics that get the point across and are still singable. Write a song from scratch during the session as a group.
Jonah Nadir Omowale, Nadir’s Distorted Soul, MTV Choose or Lose, Billy Brandt, Grievous Angel, Khary Turner, Black Bottom Collective.
3:00 PM : Music Management challenges for 2009 and beyond: Label deals, Licensing for TV, Film and Gaming:
Listen to successful managers describe their tactics for navigating the new music industry landscape.
Howard Hertz, the Go, Jessie Palter, Nina Payne, HotSauce
4:00 PM : Indie Artist Road Map:
These panelists share expert tips of how performers achieve large scale success as independent artists.
Liz Larin, David Wimble, publisher of the Indie Bible, Amp Fiddler
5:00 PM : Radio Promotion and Print Publicity:
This panel will aim to educate performers and recording artists on how to market and present their work to gain recognition and reviews by media outlets.
Mark Pennington, APD/Music Director, WRIF Cal Cagno, Promotions Manager 89x, Becki Carr, Captain, Yarrr
Sunday, September 14th
1:00 PM : (2 hr session) Web 2.0 for Musicians:
Charlie Wollborg, Curve Detroit, Dave Vanz, DetroitCity.com, Derek Mehraban, Ingenex Digital Marketing and Terry Bean, NetworkedInc.com
3:00 PM : Music Publishing and Royalties 101:
Years of experience navigating the complex world of publishing and royalties, distilled into digestible content with recommendations on how to pursue greater working knowledge of the topic.
Shawn Murphy, ASCAP, Sheldon Kay, Esq.
4:00 PM : Booking: Veteran’s tips for landing the gig:
Your band wants to play live! How do you find the right venues and get the gigs?
Terri Koggenhop, Detroit Music Awards and Detroit Jazz Festival, Rachel May, Broadzilla, Dana Forrester, On The Rocks Detroit and Aural Pleasure Music.
