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International Conference 2010
March 26 & 27

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Research at the Highest Level -- Professional meetings like the annual spring MEIEA conference provide invaluable information necessary for currency in the constantly changing field of music industry, and the MEIEA conference in Miami (2010) was no exception.  In addition to over 30 keynote sessions, roundtables, panel discussions and presentations, we were treated to twelve academic research paper presentations, presented by MEIEA faculty from both the United States and the United Kingdom Research for several was partially funded through the MEIEA grant program.  Topics included fair use and parody, termination notices and copyright, devaluation of mechanicals, update on the long-tail theory, the Russian recording industry, personal music branding, music downloading and the consumer, the impact of late night television performances on the sale of recorded music, developing an audio engineering competency model, an integrative learning model in music management, new music entrepreneurs, and the integration of music business, audio and performance.  Thanks to Bruce Ronkin, MEIEA Board member and grant and research paper coordinator, and all the researchers, for their hard work!    The opportunities for us to learn from other professionals’ research and experience are unlimited. Looking forward to more in spring 2011! (close)

From A to Z – Ivan Alvarez to Michael Zager – the spring 2010 MEIEA conference in Miami, Florida offered something for everyone!   In addition to over 30 roundtables, panel discussions and presentations, the insightful words of keynote speakers Pharrell Williams, Phil Ramone, and John Potter; ; and a master class by Tom Jackson. Pharrell Williams, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/producer, is one of the most successful and prolific entertainers and business entrepreneurs to emerge during the last decade.  Phil Ramone, with 34 Grammy nominations and 14 Awards plus an Emmy, is often described as one of the world’s top creative producers.   Together, Pharrell and Phil talked to a pack house about their journey in the industry, offering invaluable advice and points of wisdom to students and faculty alike.  John Potter, entertainment attorney most recently serving as Executive Director of the Digital Media Association, spoke to another full auditorium about the legal land and policy interests of companies including Amazon.com, Apple iTunes, and YouTube.  Tom Jackson entertained a standing-room-only crowd with advice and stories about providing artists such as Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, and Casting Clowns tips on how to connect emotionally with their audiences.  He’s also developed a series of teaching DVDs and CDs that offer a variety of tools for everyone from the beginning artist to the artist that has been onstage for years.  In addition, Tom Jackson Productions also partners with non-profit organizations and helps them establish and staff their artist associate programs. (close)

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