Written by Mitch Santell
In 2006 I attened the first ASCAP I create music event in Los Angeles. It was the single best deal in the music industry. I've been a member of ASCAP since 1977 when I launched L.A. Music Publishing.
Over the years I've admired how much ASCAP cares about the people that join their organization and the seem sincere in their desire to educate new as well as established composer and publishers. When I attened my first event they had RANDY NEWMAN himself teaching a class on film scores and what he does and what to look for every cool.
Next, I had a great connection and presentation by Seth McFarland, the creator of Family Guy. Why was he there? Seth is also a composer on his own show. Family guy uses an orchestra of 55 musicians each week to produce this award winning show.
From the ASCAP Web Site check this out......
"About the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO
Build your network. Develop your craft. Boost your career.
Succeeding in today's music business depends on connections - with the right people, information, advice, tools, services and technology that are available to music creators. But discovering what is truly important can be challenging. ASCAP's annual three-day "I Create Music" EXPO makes it easy and worthwhile. It is the one place where serious songwriters, composers and producers like you can connect face to face at panels, workshops, performances, exhibitor demos, One-on-One sessions and networking events with the real people who can make a difference in your career - from the world's most successful music creators to industry experts and technology innovators. If you are committed to developing your craft and advancing your career, join the growing community of participants at the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, get your music heard and connect with your future success.
Launched in 2006, the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO is the first and only national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing. Selling out in its inaugural year, the EXPO immediately provided a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, publishers, producers - and those in the industry that support them - to come together in an unprecedented way to share their knowledge and expertise. In its short history, the innovative programming offered to attendees has grown to include celebrity Q&A's, master classes, songwriting and composing workshops, publisher and business panels, One-on-One sessions, DIY career building workshops, showcases and performances, song feedback panels, state-of-the-art technology demos as well as leading music industry exhibitors.
Some of the biggest names in music, both on the creative and business side, have participated at ASCAP's EXPOs. The EXPO's headliner interviews have been with Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Randy Newman and Tom Petty".
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