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Thursday, April 18 • 11:30am - 12:45pm
Confessions of a Hit Producer

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Great production is as essential to a song’s success as a great lyric and melody, but the role of a producer is often shrouded in mystery. This panel of top producers from across the genre spectrum will explain how they help turn a song into a recording that’s more than the sum of its parts. You’ll end up with a solid understanding of how your favorite music transitioned from ideas to finished products, and the skillset you need to be a professional producer.

Moderator
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Teresa LaBarbera Whites

Executive Producer, A&R Executive
Executive Producer, A&R Executive A twenty year veteran of the music industry, Teresa LaBarbera Whites is currently ranked as one of the top record label executives in the world. She is directly responsible for the discovery and development of Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child and Jessica... Read More →

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Brendan Benson

Producer, Songwriter - "Steady as She Goes," "Salute your Solution," "Pretty Baby," "Cold Hands, Warm Heart"
Producer, Songwriter - "Steady as She Goes," "Salute your Solution," "Pretty Baby," "Cold Hands, Warm Heart"Owner – Readymade Records Brendan Benson is a genuine American voice and creative pioneer in the music industry. A co-founding member of The Raconteurs, Benson has released... Read More →
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Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson

Producer - "Put On," "Lose My Mind," "No Hands," "Spend It"
Producer - "Put On," "Lose My Mind," "No Hands," "Spend It" The 29-year-old Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson cites producers Quincy Jones, Raphael Saadiq, and revered Motown house band The Funk Brothers as his inspirations. He’s worked with artists such as Jeezy, T.I., Kanye West... Read More →
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Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou

Songwriter, Producer – “Tonight Tonight,” “What’s Left of Me,” “It Girl,” “Who Says”
Songwriter, Producer – “Tonight Tonight,” “What’s Left of Me,” “It Girl,” “Who Says” Emanuel Kiriakou is a producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California. He has written singles which include Hot Chelle Rae’s “Tonight... Read More →
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Dan "ROBOPOP" Omelio

Producer, Songwriter – “Videogames,” “Payphone,” "Ass Back Home," "Stereo Hearts"
Producer, Songwriter – “Videogames,” “Payphone,” "Ass Back Home," "Stereo Hearts"Dan Omelio aka ROBOPOP is a multiplatinum songwriter/producer. Dan's first #1 was, "Stereo Hearts," performed by Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine. The song, which he co-produced with... Read More →

Thursday April 18, 2013 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
Dolby Ballroom (formerly called Grand Ballroom) 5th Floor
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