Music Business Track Faculty - 2009
Tom Sabella - Keynote, Music Biz Workshop Presenter
President of Page 2 Management in Nashville and author of the book Don’t Get Taken, Take Control, Tom will give aspiring musicians valuable insights for success in Christian music. His book, “Don’t Get Taken, Take Control; Twelve Things Musicians Need to Know” and now the Page 2 Radio Network of Internet Radio programs designed to help talented people, wherever they are, employ practical steps toward success.
For information on Seminars, Podcasts, and podcasting, visit www.page2radio.com or contact Tom at: tom@page2management.com. Also check out podcast.tomsabella.com.
Joe Wright - Karitos Music Biz Coordinator
After the release of Joe's second CD: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2 on the (black/latin/asian/pop music ministry) BLAPOP RECORDS label. Joe and his two group members, Kebin Louis Carr & Arlette Johnson Carr, wanted to share his concept of "Faith, Family & Fatherhood" to the various communities around the Chicago land area. Beginning as an opening act for EMI Gospel Records and Grammy Award Winner, "Smokie Norful", as well as completing another 25 dates at community outreaches and various neighborhood festivals, Joe Jr. & Friends headlined Elk Grove Baptist Churches, Summer Community Outreach, "Back-to-School-Apalooza BLOCK PARTY". Joe believes that 2009 is the "Year of Alignment", Independent Artists must align themselves up with God's will!
Contact Joe at: www.blapoprecords.com & joejr@blapoprecords.com
You can see & hear Joe's Bio, Music & Dates at: www.sonicbids.com/theartistjoejr
Emerging Technologies (Say goodbye to the CD format)!
Song and Production (Listening Session) & Songwriting and Arranging Techniques w/ Darryl Parque
Chase Carter - Graphics: What AreThey & What I Need To Know!
Chase Carter, Graphic Designer and Musician: Will show examples of his work in the form of Web Site design, CD Covers, Brochures, Artists Bio's & Press Kits and Flash. A great workshop for those who have questions and who desire consultation for your next project.
You can see & hear Chases Bio at: www.revelationinteractive.com
Samuel Abraham Jr. - Marketing & Promotions, for the "Indie Artist"
Sam Abraham is one of the Midwest's revered promotions and marketing professional and mobile D. J. His workshop is a high energy, fast paced and action packed experience that you'll never forget. You must bring any promotional items that you would like for Sam to critique, as well as being ready to hear Sam expound on the new and exciting techniques, that can generate CD sales, radio airplay, digital downloads and live bookings.
You can see & hear Sam's Bio at: www.muziknallthat.com
James Wilkinson - Music Biz "Youth Trac" Presenter
The Christian Hip Hop Ministry workshop will identify the ways to be successful as a Christian Hip Hop artist and uncover some harsh realities about the economic impact of undertaking this ministry. “Christian Artists in a Hip-Hop Culture”Saturday Youth Rally Event: “The Fusion Encounter” Download Poster!
1:00pm to 3:30pm - Located outside the youth building.
