28th Annual Music Business Seminar, SAT Jan. 29th

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This seminar is put together by California Lawyers for the Arts every
year. This year, the focus is music in technology. This is a great
opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals from
various entertainment fields as they discuss the role of technolofy in
music.

Where:
Ex’pression College for Digital Arts
6601 Shellmound Street Emeryville, CA 94608

When:
Saturday, January 29 2011 9:30AM to 5:30PM

Students $35.00
Follow link to register: http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/calendar?eventId=238362&EventViewMode=EventDetails

Keynote speakers:

Todd Brabec
Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership for
ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) for
well over 30 years, Todd has been in charge of all ASCAP membership
operations throughout the world, as well as all writer and publisher
payment formula recommendations, changes & implementation. In
addition, he managed all advances, loans and other member financial
arrangements. He was also responsible for signing most of ASCAP’s
successful songwriters and writer/artists, including: James Taylor,
Marvin Gaye, Metallica, Green Day, Smokey Robinson, Joni Mitchell,
Neil Young, Journey, Earth Wind & Fire, Bob McDill, Jeff Lynne, and
Tom Petty.

Jeff Brabec
Vice President of Business Affairs for the Chrysalis Music Group, Jeff
specializes in evaluating, analyzing, projecting income, and
negotiating music publishing catalogue acquisitions. He also handles
songwriter, co-publishing, participation, administration, sub-
publishing and joint venture agreements. Jeff has negotiated more than
1,000 movie, television, video, new technology and advertising
commercial agreements for chart writers, writer-recording artists and
writer-producers. The Chrysalis Music Group represents the catalogues
of artists such as OutKast, Sheryl Crow, Gnarls Barkley, Danger Mouse,
My Morning Jacket, Blondie, Jethro Tull, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Billy
Idol, and David Bowie.

Other featured speakers and panelists:

Keith Cooper- Entertainment Attorney specializing in contract
negotiation, licensing, video game development and film production

Richard Stim- Corporate Counsel for Nolo Press and Author of Music
Law: How to Run Your Band’s Business

Edward (Ned) Hearn- Entertainment Attorney and Co-Author of The
Musician’s Business and Legal Guide, specializing in digital media,
licensing, distribution, recording and production agreements

Michael Fiebach- Music Manager and Marketer representing DJ Shadow,
Adjunct Instructor San Francisco State’s University Music/Recording
Industry program

Jon L. Duman, Esq.- Entertainment Attorney, Music Business Consultant
and Arts-Related I.P. Specialist

Glenn Goldman- Senior Label Relations Manager, Iris Distribution

Danny “Danny Dee” Aguayo- VP Digital Strategy: SMC Recordings, Music
Consultant specializing in direct-to-fan marketing, management and
monetization strategies

Michael Ashburne- Entertainment Attorney, Music Business Instructor
and Author of Sampling in the Record Industry

Gabrielle Wilson, J.D.- On-Air Personality and Legal Affairs Reporter
for KPFA radio

Gian Fiero- Growth Expert, Educator, Public Speaker, Producer/
Presenter of “Face the Music”