With the main purpose of education, our panel discussions feature leading industry figures. Organized in a conference style format, the discussions provide a platform for our panelists to share first hand experience and knowledge, while allowing our musicians to ask their burning questions. Past industry figures have included:
Austin, Scott………………………...A & R, Maverick Records
Bauer, Cathy………………………...GM, Lookout! Records
Bernal, Chuck……………………….Agent, Artists Worldwide
Blaustein, Ken………………………A & R, Warner Bros. Records
Blue, Jeff…………………………….Sr. VP A & R, RCA Music Group
Carvel, Kevin……………………….A&R, Atlantic Records
Faley, Micheal………………………President, Metal Blade Records
Gonzales, Maria…………………….A&R, Warner Brothers Records
Graham, Jen…………………………Radio Prom., Metal Blade Records
Kalowitz, Justin……………………...A&R, Spirit Music Group
Miller, Jason…………………………Agent, CAA
Nelson, Jon………………………….Mgr. A & R, Sony / ATV Music Publishing
Nicholidais, Anthony………………..Talent Buyer, House Of Blues, Cleveland
Nisman, Ari…………………………President, Degy Ent.
O’Connor, Rika……………………..Agent, TKO
Peters, Evan………………………....A&R, Geffen Records
Pinfield, Matt………………………..VP A & R / Artist Dev., Columbia Records
Rawlings, Brian……………………..VP Creative, Disney Music Publishing
Reines, Richard………………………Co-President, Drive Thru Records
Reines, Stephanie…………………….Co-President, Drive Thru Records
Roberts, Corey……………………….A&R, Universal Records
Sample, Andrew…………………….Radio Prom., Century Media Records
Sommer, Kirk……………………….Contemporary, William Morris Agency
Visvardis, Peter……………………...Dir. A& R, Columbia Records
Weakland, John……………………...A&R, Columbia Records
Yerke, Michael………………………Talent Buyer, House of Blues Chicago
Young, Kevin……………………….Midwest Reg. Mgr., Lava Records
And Many Others

 

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