Music Forward: Industry Sessions

The ups and downs of music industry careers can be hard on your well-being. Find balance and tools to support your physical, mental and financial wellness. Panelists: Charyn Harris - Moderator, Rachael Bronstein (Life's Jam), Chris Smith (Actors Fund), Mystic Originally Aired: September 30, 2021

Great music helps movies ramp up the drama, TV tell stories, and ads sell products. Find out why music for picture, also known as sync, is more important to artist careers than ever. Panelists: Serona Elton - Moderator (The Mechanical Licensing Collective), Derek Pierce (Primary Wave), Kirt Debique (SyncFloor), Barry Coffing (Music Supervision.com), Nicole Sanzio (InDigi Music) Originally Aired: S...

Explore the world of a label! Learn about the details and people behind Concord Recorded Music and Craft Recordings record labels across multiple genres as we deep dive into Marketing, Estate Management, Label Services and more from a global leader in music. Panelists: Nurit Smith - Moderator (Music Forward), Andrew Woloz, Michele Smith, Rebecca Berman Originally Aired: September 30, 2021

Give your creative career a makeover with brand new tech tools! Learn how to use current technology to develop, market, and monetize your content. Panelists: Mike Warner - Moderator (Work Hard Playlist Hard & Chartmetric), Chris Robley (CD Baby), Stacey Bedford (Bandzoogle), Chaz Jenkins (Chartmetric) Originally Aired: September 30, 2021

Strengthen your brand with an in-depth look at marketing strategies that maximize the impact of everything from campaigns to roll-outs. Industry Experts: Dmitri Vietze - Moderator (Music Tectonics & Rock Paper Scissors), Madisyn Holland (Scoremore), Lorena Garcia Waheibi (Primary Wave), Andrew Pilcher (Tradable Bits) Originally Aired: September 30, 2021

The relationship between music and culture is inseparable. Music is a direct expression of a culture's collective and its parts. Join us for a discussion with industry leaders and taste-makers using their voices to tell the stories of their culture through music. Originally Aired: May 24, 2021

It all starts with the music. Whether it's the lyrics that inspire us to communicate our emotions or the track that makes us want to move, music production is the foundation of the music industry. Join us as we discuss what goes into producing the perfect song. Originally Aired: June 10, 2021

Curious to learn more about sync licensing and how music makes it onto film, TV, video games, and other forms of media? Originally Aired: May 27, 2021

The festival experience is magical for both the artists and the fans. Watch our conversation with the experts who make it all happen as they share what goes on behind the scenes to produce some of your favorite festivals from booking to production and everything in between that makes the experience so special. Originally Aired: May 14, 2021

Listen our intimate discussion with rapper and singer Angel Haze, an artist who has forged a path to success despite being presented with unexpected challenges throughout her personal life.  Writing music as a form of therapy, Angel began to build her career as a rapper/MC garnering recognition and nominations from BET, MTV, BBC, and GLADD to name a few. She has proven herself to be a powerfu...

In partnership with Columbia College, we bring you an intimate discussion with Chicago-based Island Records artist Kidd Kenn as we explore "The Art of Authenticity."  Kidd Kenn and his publicist, Cheyenne Beam discuss the importance of inclusivity, advocacy, and creating your own lane with confidence and intention.  Kidd Kenn has forged a path as an openly gay artist and has created a sa...

There’s no doubt that streaming has transformed the dynamic of the music industry and is at the forefront of marketing and monetizing music.   In this week’s Industry Sessions panel, “Now Streaming,”  our industry experts from Beatport and Pandora along with guest artist, Kid Daytona, bring us the insight on the trends, tips, and tools to help  up your game in this competitive...

What's next for social media as its role in music marketing continues to rise. Hear from top social media strategists about predictions, trends, and technology to tell your story in 2021 and beyond.   Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Todd Triplett (TikTok), Murdoc Hardy (Interscope Records), Tiffany Tyson (Versus Creative) Originally Aired: March 5, 2021

Music rights is something we all want to get down. Join us for easy-to-use advice with reps from the leading organizations on knowing your music rights and how to put them into action! Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Loretta Gadson (BMI), Dae Bogan (The MLC) Originally Aired: February 19, 2021

The music industry is a space of uncertainty now more than ever.  In this current climate and beyond, it is important to practice habits that aid in the management of stress and maintain wellness.  Listen to our panel discussion with wellness and entertainment industry professionals sharing tips and strategies for maintaining your health and wellness as you continue to follow your dream...

Let’s explore the world of streaming. Hear from the professionals from major platforms about the state of streaming, careers that drive the industry, and how artists monetize their music using the platforms. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Landon Hornbeck (Ingrooves), Cierra Hardy (Epidemic Sound), Michelle Solomon (Pandora) Originally Aired: September 29, 2021

A&R is focused on music and artists. From scouting talent and artist development, to creative input and liaising with labels, hear from the gatekeepers and tastemakers across genres at Concord. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Pablo Ahogado - Director, A&R (Concord), Chris Dunn - Senior Director, A&R (Concord), Margi Cheske - President, Fantasy Records (Conc...

Music supervisors combine music and visuals to provoke the desired emotions for movies, TV, commercials, and video games. Go behind-the-scenes into scoring visual media.   Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Angela Asistio (Music & Strategy), Joel C. High (Creative Control Entertainment), Raphaella Lima (Electronic Arts - EA), Tony Scudellari (Sony Pictures Televi...

DJs influence the musical world from setting an entire mood to introducing new music to culture. Take a step behind the booth to explore the craftsmanship and control of the DJ.   Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), DJ Domo, DJ Omega, DJ Sundance Originally Aired: November 17, 2020

This panel explores on-stage skills with performance experts including preparation, storytelling, audience engagement, communicating through performance, and developing the confidence to shine.   Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Antonique Smith - Singer/Actress, Stacy Barthe - Artist/Songwriter Originally Aired: November 3, 2020

Touring is essential to the music industry. Learn about the key players, the landscape, as well as career pathways and opportunities as we all anticipate returning to the magic of live music. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Ina Jacobs - Global Touring (CAA), Nicole Massey - Production Manager (Billie Eilish), Salim Akram - Audio Engineer (Billie Eilish), Tadia "T" Tayl...

Numbers don’t lie, which makes them great for insights to reach your followers and fans. In this session, experts will share how to use technology and data to follow trends and grow your audience.   Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Kristin Juel (Juel Concepts), Julien Benatar (Pandora) Originally Aired: October 13, 2020

Delve into the guiding forces and creative relationships behind sounds that define musical moments. Learn about the roles of a sonic dream team spanning artists, writers, producers, and engineers who impact our culture. Industry Experts: DeMarco White - Moderator (Music Forward), Ali Prawl (Triangle Park), Dre Pinckney (Triangle Park), Nettie Wood (Triangle Park), Scott Carter (Triangle Park) Orig...

In a culture of women’s empowerment and with a desire to create equity that benefits everyone, we would like to explore the challenges and opportunities in the music industry that will allow for a more inclusive music industry. Our panelists today will share their thoughts and experiences with the intent of creating an open and thoughtful dialogue that can push the needle on the topic of equity.&n...

Artists discuss their creative process and journey, as well as share insights on personal perspectives and techniques on songwriting, instrumentation, individual roles in the band, working together as creative collaborators, and their pathways to success in the music industry.   Industry Experts: Nick Henderson - Moderator (Music Forward), Ant Clemons (Artist), K-. (Artist), Lunchmoney Lewis...