Welcome to the ASCAP EXPO schedule and panelist/attendee directory! You will find the full EXPO schedule and panelist bios here.
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.
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from a chart-topping country singer-songwriter and music publishers in this song feedback session, during which a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given constructive criticism in front of an audience.
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.
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.
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 drop your business card to be eligible for the sponsor giveaways during 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.
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from these industry executives in this song feedback session, during which a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given feedback in front of an audience.
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.
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.
Engage in honest talk and receive valuable advice from music industry executives in this song feedback session, during which a limited number of songs pre-submitted by registrants will be given feedback in front of an audience.
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.
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.
The groundbreaking sci-fi epic Oblivion, starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman, is easily one of the most anticipated films of 2013. It’s also got one of the most intriguing scores in recent memory, combining the layered electronica of French art-rock act M83 - fronted by composer Anthony Gonzalez - and sweeping orchestral soundscapes from ASCAP composer Joseph Trapanese. The same day Oblivion is released nationwide, Trapanese will go in depth about how they brought the film’s astonishing vision of the future to life.
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.
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.
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.
It doesn’t matter how talented you are, succeeding in music is a team sport. To advance in your career you eventually need some expert guidance and skills that only an attorney, a manager, a publicist, a co-writer or a business manager can provide. But who do you need most, and at what stage? This panel of industry experts will explore the different players that can help your career and the smart way to go about creating a winning team.
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.
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.
More than 20 years into his career, hip-hop and R&B producer No I.D. (“The Godfather of Chicago Hip-Hop”) continues to innovate, creating a seemingly endless string of hits. Best known for his early work with Chicago rapper Common, No I.D.’s notable recent work includes “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune)” and “Run This Town,” the two singles he produced and co-produced, respectively, from Jay-Z’s album, The Blueprint 3. He also produced Common’s latest album The Dreamer/The Believer and continues to be one of the most sought after producers working today. In this special master session, internationally-acclaimed DJ and producer Don Cannon, who has worked with such artists as Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Young Jeezy and more, will talk creative process with No I.D., who will play and deconstruct some of his well-known tracks for the benefit of the audience.
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!
