Welcome to the ASCAP EXPO schedule and panelist/attendee directory! You will find the full EXPO schedule and panelist bios here.
Come meet your fellow EXPO attendees at this networking event the night before the ASCAP EXPO begins. Please get your EXPO badge at the ASCAP Registration desk on the Mezzanine Level of the Loews Hollywood Hotel prior to the party!
Learn about ASCAP Member Access and speak to an ASCAP Member Services representative. This is also where you can pick up your registration bag and enter to be eligible for the sponsor giveaways during the EXPO.
As the world's leading performing rights organization and strongest advocate for music creators, ASCAP is at the center of the sweeping changes affecting the music industry. You don't want to miss this opening session, in which ASCAP's President and Chairman Paul Williams, ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento and ASCAP Executive Vice President of Membership Randy Grimmett will provide an update on the "state of the union" of ASCAP, the choices you have for future career success and making the most of your EXPO experience. You’ll get a deeper understanding of what ASCAP is doing on your behalf, and how ASCAP’s role fits into the wider music industry climate.
Get your official ASCAP EXPO and ASCAP merch and purchase access to video content from this year's EXPO panels. Also, become eligible for the sponsor giveaways during the EXPO.
For close to a century, ASCAP has been a leader in advocacy and grassroots efforts focused on protecting the rights of music creators. We had a great response to last year’s video initiative, designed to inform and educate key Washington policy makers and legislators about the issues that affect the music community. As a follow up, we are once more looking to capture testimonials from ASCAP members and fellow music creators at this year’s EXPO. If you would like to have your voice heard by your respective Members of Congress and others, please stop by the Elysian Park Room on the 3rd floor to take part in a brief video interview and articulate what being a music creator means to you!
Bring your own music and play it back on the highest quality speakers around! Check the online EXPO schedule for details on special guests. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
A growing number of music creators are earning money and building connections with fans on YouTube. While the coin of the realm is still cover songs, there are also opportunities to make money with your original music. This panel will explore advertising partnerships, royalties and other channels for songwriters, composers and performers alike to get noticed and market themselves on YouTube.
For close to a century, ASCAP has been a leader in advocacy and grassroots efforts focused on protecting the rights of music creators. We had a great response to last year’s video initiative, designed to inform and educate key Washington policy makers and legislators about the issues that affect the music community. As a follow up, we are once more looking to capture testimonials from ASCAP members and fellow music creators at this year’s EXPO. If you would like to have your voice heard by your respective Members of Congress and others, please stop by the Elysian Park Room on the 3rd floor to take part in a brief video interview and articulate what being a music creator means to you!
Emmy Award-winning composer Geoff Zanelli will show his many musical talents in this demo session. With music contribution credits like The Odd Life of Timothy Green, HBO series Pacific, the Spielberg mini-series Into the West and the upcoming movie The Lone Ranger, Zanelli has a lot of music coming your way. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
Learn how to use Digital Print Publishing to sell your sheet music online through www.sheetmusicplus.com, the world's largest sheet music store. We will demo our easy-to-use service including how to sign up for a free account, and upload your titles for sale. You'll get great tips on making your titles more appealing to buyers, including adding sound samples, detailed descriptions, and more. Join the satisfied songwriters, musicians, composers and arrangers who are already successfully selling their sheet music to millions of customers around the world with Digital Print Publishing.
Online video has created a new ecosystem for creators, delivering the work of songwriters and musicians to a global audience. The continued growth of user engagement on YouTube, coupled with the company's licensing efforts, presents new ways for songwriters and publishers to drive revenue and maximize awareness. This workshop will discuss ways to monetize and control your content, gain insights to maximize revenue and other best practices.
One-on-One Sessions, which have sold out early each year, provide attendees an opportunity to meet with a songwriter/composer, music publisher, online marketing executive, record company executive, Film/TV music executive, music attorney or ASCAP executive. The 15-minute session will be a mix of career advice and/or song critiques.
There are no openings or waiting list spots available.
ASCAP Board member, Cameron Strang, is CEO & Chairman of Warner/Chappell Music (WCM). Since Strang took the reins in January 2011, the iconic global publisher has undergone a creative resurgence; winning 2012 ASCAP Pop Publisher of the Year and celebrating an impressive showing at 2013 Grammys. WCM recently signed agreements with Beyoncé and Jay-Z, supported artists including Nate Ruess (Fun.), Kendrick Lamar and Ben Howard and enjoyed success with Les Misérables and Book of Mormon. Prior to WCM, Strang founded New West Records and Southside Music, and was instrumental in furthering the careers of Bruno Mars, Steve Earle and Kris Kristofferson, among others. In this enlightening master session, Strang and ASCAP EVP of Membership Randy Grimmett will discuss Strang’s unique path, and explore what goes into being a great publisher - from finding new talent to balancing art and commerce.
This panel will look at current and potential revenue opportunities for songwriters and composers, and what you need to have in place before committing to a revenue-focused campaign. We'll look at the tools, techniques and best practices that music creators should consider when raising money, including fan-funding and direct-to-fan approaches. We’ll also discuss ways to keep your momentum going while monetizing your fan base and generating new fans.
Every major music publishing house has a production music library, but you don’t have to be signed with a huge company to make money from this lucrative revenue stream. Our panel of independent production music composers and entrepreneurs will share their stories and teach you everything you need to know to build a career in production music the DIY way.
KoOoL kOjAk mEgAbLaStEr BoOmBaP MaStEr RX SoNgZ JuNgLe RuMbLeR! Kool Kojak has written and produced such songs as Flo Rida's "Right Round," Nicki Minaj's “Va Va Voom," Travis Barker's "Raw Sh!t," Ke$ha’s "Blow," "Gold Trans Am" and "Wonderland," Matisyahu's entire Spark Seeker album and many more. Listen in to find out why he is KoOol. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
The power and necessity of having your brand online is no longer in question. How to do it simply, affordably and effectively still is. Join Liz Leahy, the CEO of Section 101, as she cuts through the noise and tech speak to help you create a beautiful, effective website and online presence. This session will address questions of creativity, cost, resourcefulness and more, all aimed at helping you establish a solid foundation online. Clients include Aimee Mann, Jonatha Brooke, Duran Duran, BUSH, Eagles of Death Metal and more.
Meet your fellow music creators and panelists at a special networking reception on the terrace outside the Dolby Ballroom. There will be a special photo ‘booth’ with props outside the Dolby Ballroom throughout the EXPO. A photographer will be on hand during this reception to take photos. All of the photos will be posted to ASCAP EXPO's Facebook page. Find and tag yourself, then share your EXPO Experience with your friends.
Be sure to tag all of your own photos with #ASCAPEXPO on Instagram and Twitter throughout the EXPO.
So you're an artist-songwriter, writer-producer or just a songwriter looking for that next cut. Why would the industry want YOUR song to drive its dreams, become a hit, convince someone to spend $100,000 on production and millions on promotion? Why should the listener want to own YOUR song? What do all hits have in common? What sets them apart? By looking at what every recent #1 record has in common, you can see the same trends that determine what guides every "hit" writer, producer and artist. ASCAP’s Ralph Murphy demystifies the process and arms you for success. His “Murphy's Laws of Songwriting” are used by successful writers worldwide and give you the tools to take songs from good to great. After this seminar, your songs will be ready to take on the world!
Traditional media like film and TV have historically been the focus of song placements, and even served vital roles in breaking new artists. But with music supervisors boldly entering the digital world, there are more opportunities than ever to getting your music heard. This panel of next generation music supes will explore new avenues for syncing your music to picture and making some money in the process.
The music industry is changing, and so has the role of a record label. As releasing a record has become easier to do independently, signing with a label means something different than it used to. But even DIY artists can still use many of the services that labels have traditionally provided. On this informative panel, you’ll learn all about the new face of the record label, and get practical advice about what that means for your music career.
One-on-One Sessions, which have sold out early each year, provide attendees an opportunity to meet with a songwriter/composer, music publisher, online marketing executive, record company executive, Film/TV music executive, music attorney or ASCAP executive. The 15-minute session will be a mix of career advice and/or song critiques.
There are no openings or waiting list spots available.
Get your official ASCAP EXPO and ASCAP merch and purchase access to video content from this year's EXPO panels. Also, become eligible for the sponsor giveaways during the EXPO.
For close to a century, ASCAP has been a leader in advocacy and grassroots efforts focused on protecting the rights of music creators. We had a great response to last year’s video initiative, designed to inform and educate key Washington policy makers and legislators about the issues that affect the music community. As a follow up, we are once more looking to capture testimonials from ASCAP members and fellow music creators at this year’s EXPO. If you would like to have your voice heard by your respective Members of Congress and others, please stop by the Elysian Park Room on the 3rd floor to take part in a brief video interview and articulate what being a music creator means to you!
Award-winning singer/songwriter Dessy Di Lauro and producer/multi-instrumentalist Ric’key Pageot will speak about how they’ve architected their unique brand of music, Neo-Ragtime. They will go into details about how they wrote, composed, produced, and perform live their songs from the newly released sophomore album, This Is Neo-Ragtime. Di Lauro has been featured in Cirque du Soleil and platinum selling albums and Pageot has toured with Madonna on two world tours since 2008 and recently has written for Jill Scott. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
The power and necessity of having your brand online is no longer in question. How to do it simply, affordably and effectively still is. Join Liz Leahy, the CEO of Section 101, as she cuts through the noise and tech speak to help you create a beautiful, effective website and online presence. This session will address questions of creativity, cost, resourcefulness and more, all aimed at helping you establish a solid foundation online. Clients include Aimee Mann, Jonatha Brooke, Duran Duran, BUSH, Eagles of Death Metal and more.
The music publishing landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years. Boutique publishers have more latitude to experiment with their signings and business models, and they’re reaching a wider audience than ever with their music. Our panelists all hail from the publishing world’s most creative indies. They’ll reveal what they look for in a new signing, how they work with their songwriters and how they stay ahead of the curve in this constantly evolving music environment.
175 attendees who signed up for the Lunch Roundtables will meet with four different panelists in small group settings. This event sold out five months in advance!
There are no openings or waiting list spots available.
Copyright and entertainment law guru Corey Field leads this interactive, audience-friendly guide to the entire music industry, using copyright law fundamentals and role-playing to explain it all! If you ever wondered about the difference between a performing right, a mechanical royalty, a synchronization license, a digital sound recording right, a music publishing agreement and a sound recording agreement, or anything else, this session is for you. Come early, and be prepared to learn it all in a fun and interactive way.
For close to a century, ASCAP has been a leader in advocacy and grassroots efforts focused on protecting the rights of music creators. We had a great response to last year’s video initiative, designed to inform and educate key Washington policy makers and legislators about the issues that affect the music community. As a follow up, we are once more looking to capture testimonials from ASCAP members and fellow music creators at this year’s EXPO. If you would like to have your voice heard by your respective Members of Congress and others, please stop by the Elysian Park Room on the 3rd floor to take part in a brief video interview and articulate what being a music creator means to you!
Are you releasing a cover song? Wondering if you need a license? Confused as to how to get one? Getting a license means supporting your fellow artists and the music community at large! Join HFA’s Per Ohrstrom as he explains the how, what and why of obtaining a license for a cover song and shows how easy (and economical) it is to get one using Songfile, HFA’s online licensing tool.
Producer/composer Scott Spock is well-versed in all styles, with credits ranging from Rihanna to Timbaland, David Bowie to Korn and many more. The seven-time Grammy nominee will share his production techniques. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
Whether you just co-wrote your first song or you’re a veteran hitmaker in a long term publishing deal, being aware of your legal rights and responsibilities is an important part of a successful career in music. Our panel of music law experts are devoting their entire session to answering your questions about publishing deals, co-writes, clearing samples and anything else you might want to know about putting your legal house in order. Come prepared with questions – our panelists will have the answers!
As music continues to transcend international borders, the global landscape for digital rights licensing is rapidly evolving. While complexities and risks exist, experienced copyright leaders are meeting the challenges head-on and are creating innovative solutions. Learn how PROs from around the world are adapting their relationships to each other, to their members and to new markets in order to simplify their licensing efforts and to maximize new global opportunities for music creators.
One-on-One Sessions, which have sold out early each year, provide attendees an opportunity to meet with a songwriter/composer, music publisher, online marketing executive, record company executive, Film/TV music executive, music attorney or ASCAP executive. The 15-minute session will be a mix of career advice and/or song critiques.
There are no openings or waiting list spots available.
Get the Link. Share It. Reward-my-music.com. Florian Torres (Product Manager) and Stanislas Hintzy (Director, Strategy & Business Development) will demonstrate an easy solution to monetize video and music. Be rewarded ($) by fans directly, freely and simply, wherever and whenever your music is played on internet (channels, blogs, websites, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr). The moozar.com app is simple to customize and can be incorporated in all of the artists marketing and promos.
Producer/engineer Chris Tabron is "a New Yorker in Los Angeles." Tabron has a "Brooklyn" approach to the art of mixing and remixing. Having worked with the likes of Santigold, John Legend, Shiny Toy Guns and Mike Posner, Chris will present a cross section of his versatile work and explain his approach. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
Success has taken many shapes for the renowned ASCAP members on this panel. Yet whether they made their name by writing smash pop singles, platinum-selling R&B hits or innovative film scores, they have all faced and overcome creative and professional challenges on the way to their current positions as leaders in their genres. You’ll gain valuable insight and inspiration from each of these artists, who will share what it’s like to build an enduring life in music.
Join musicFIRST for an open bar, supplied by sponsored beverage brands, and great food specials for ASCAP EXPO badge holders. Pabst cans, domestic drafts, and Standing Sun wine will be free of charge while supplies last at this event at Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill, right across the street from the Loews Hotel. musicFIRST works to ensure that music creators get fair pay for their work. musicFIRST values music in our lives, let's value the people that create it. This cocktail event is also brought to you by: Two Kings Music, Section 101, Manic Monkee, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Standing Sun Wines and Off The Wall Printing.
Now it’s your turn to shine. At our Attendee Showcase, a diverse group of EXPO registrants, hand picked from a pool of submissions by our panel of music industry experts, will perform their original works for the audience. This year we’re pleased to present the performances at The Sprint Stage at the Lobby Bar of the Loews Hotel, so don’t miss out on listening to some great music and meeting your fellow music creators.
Learn about ASCAP Member Access and speak to an ASCAP Member Services representative. This is also where you can pick up your registration bag and enter to be eligible for the sponsor giveaways during the EXPO.
You’ve got the talent. You’ve got the drive. But what you really need to make it in today’s music business is a firm grasp of the “business.” Navigating today’s choppy industry waters takes an understanding of how the music business operates, from record deals and publishing to the many different areas that generate income and the deals associated with them to the growing opportunities in the digital world. Here’s your chance to ask questions of a panel of industry experts (a publisher, an attorney and a manager), who can give you a broad overview of what you need to know now.
One-on-One Sessions, which have sold out early each year, provide attendees an opportunity to meet with a songwriter/composer, music publisher, online marketing executive, record company executive, Film/TV music executive, music attorney or ASCAP executive. The 15-minute session will be a mix of career advice and/or song critiques.
There are no openings or waiting list spots available.
Get your official ASCAP EXPO and ASCAP merch and purchase access to video content from this year's EXPO panels. Also, become eligible for the sponsor giveaways during the EXPO.
For close to a century, ASCAP has been a leader in advocacy and grassroots efforts focused on protecting the rights of music creators. We had a great response to last year’s video initiative, designed to inform and educate key Washington policy makers and legislators about the issues that affect the music community. As a follow up, we are once more looking to capture testimonials from ASCAP members and fellow music creators at this year’s EXPO. If you would like to have your voice heard by your respective Members of Congress and others, please stop by the Elysian Park Room on the 3rd floor to take part in a brief video interview and articulate what being a music creator means to you!
Best Of Show winner at MacWorld and recipient of rave reviews in every major music magazine, MasterWriter is the most powerful suite of songwriting tools ever assembled in one program. MasterWriter is used by some of the world's most successful songwriters, including Gwen Stefani, Rob Thomas, Babyface Edmonds, Kenny Loggins, Trent Reznor, Jimmy Webb and Carole Bayer Sager. Barry DeVorzon, the founder of MasterWriter and a successful songwriter in his own right, will be sharing stories and demonstrating the most helpful features in MasterWriter. On-site discount offered plus a chance to win a free copy by simply attending.
Mastering music for any format with impact is fine art. Mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum’s tips will help you to get a better master from your own mixes. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
We're raffling off gear, products and services from our generous EXPO sponsors! To enter the drawing, just drop your card at sponsor tables, the ASCAP EXPO Boutique or The ASCAP Room. Remember, you must be in the Dolby Ballroom when we call your name if you want to win - don't miss your chance to walk away with some great prizes!
The ability for songwriters, composers and music publishers to be compensated fairly for their work is being challenged on more than one front. From international digital piracy to emerging business models that devalue music, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of working music professionals are at stake. Don’t miss this important discussion of the key legislative and copyright issues that impact music creators. Learn how the music creator community can make its best case to members of Congress, how you can become more involved in the legislative process and why it is so important that you do.
For close to a century, ASCAP has been a leader in advocacy and grassroots efforts focused on protecting the rights of music creators. We had a great response to last year’s video initiative, designed to inform and educate key Washington policy makers and legislators about the issues that affect the music community. As a follow up, we are once more looking to capture testimonials from ASCAP members and fellow music creators at this year’s EXPO. If you would like to have your voice heard by your respective Members of Congress and others, please stop by the Elysian Park Room on the 3rd floor to take part in a brief video interview and articulate what being a music creator means to you!
The Gibson Les Paul X (LPX) is the ideal guitar for songwriters, musicians, producers and film/TV composers. Its wide range of sounds are stored in the guitar itself and easy to dial up so you can focus on the creative process, not hassling with gear. It features: 55 classic tones, from iconic guitar sounds to complete guitar rigs; numerous onboard effects (reverb, chorus, distortion, EQ, compression, delays, etc.); "robot tuning" - just flick a switch and strum for perfect tuning (with 11 alternate tunings); all presets are user-editable with Mac/PC editing software; sliders on the guitar allow tweaking sounds without a computer; five stunning acoustic guitar sounds; 48kHz, 24-bit USB 2.0 audio interface (bus- or battery-powered) for additional recording and editing options; Bluetooth wireless pedal controllers to choose presets, change sounds, and add expressiveness. The LPX is a unique marriage of traditional Gibson craftsmanship with advanced technology - and here's your chance to see what it can do.
Be a guest in Grammy winner Tony Maserati's ASCAP EXPO mix room while he and his crew, Outfit 27 (Ronald “Spider” Entwistle, Jonathan Castelli and Chris Tabron), demonstrate their unique creative mixing approach live. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
This session will offer live critiques of EXPO attendees' websites. Our panelists will assess each site's design, organization, content and functionality. How does the website fit with the artist's overall online strategy, and how successfully does it achieve the artist's goals? Our experts have worked with thousands of songwriters and musicians, from major label superstars to secluded basement composers. They are extremely knowledgeable about website best practices and deeply allergic to bad design, music that auto-starts, Flash widgets and unreadable fonts. Our panelists have been instructed to be ruthless and leave all diplomacy aside, so if you're courageous enough to submit your website for their scrutiny, send a note to Bandzoogle's Dave Cool: dcool@bandzoogle.com.
From global distribution to building a loyal fan base online, there are many options today for artists to realistically build a solid foundation for a music career. But more options presents more questions: How do you get that finished album or single to a global music audience? Can you make money without a major label behind you? Where else is there money to be made from sources like licensing and royalty collection? This informative panel will explore the enormous opportunities available to any artist with an internet connection, music they believe in and the desire to connect directly with fans. You’ll discover that, even in challenging economic times, making money from your music might be easier than you thought!
ASCAP is the world leader in licensing your music and paying you royalties, but we also offer a world of services to our members. From Member Access (both online and through our mobile app) to our new OnStage program to workshops and showcases across the nation, ASCAP can help you learn the ropes and connect the dots in your music career. This panel of ASCAP staff and ASCAP members will detail a range of services and benefits that will help you take advantage of your membership. If you aren’t yet a member or currently belong to another performing rights organization, come find out why ASCAP is the right choice!
Multiple Grammy-winning producer Darius “Deezle” Harrison will discuss the process of making a song sound good from a producer’s perspective, whether using artificial sounds or acoustic instruments. Stop by this room between scheduled sessions for ongoing demonstrations of the new PMC twotwo™ near field monitors, presented by Vintage King.
We're raffling off gear, products and services from our generous EXPO sponsors! To enter the drawing, just drop your registration bag ticket into the box at the ASCAP EXPO Boutique or The ASCAP Room. Remember, you must be in the Dolby Ballroom when we call your name if you want to win - don't miss your chance to walk away with some great prizes!