Music Business Track Faculty

Tom Sabella - Don't Get Taken, Take Control
President of Page 2 Management in Nashville and author of the book Don’t Get Taken, Take Control, Tom Sabella will give aspiring musicians valuable insights for success in Christian music.

Tom learned the business side of the music industry from the ground up. He has been a performer, agent, manager and recording studio owner. His vocal group, The Acts, was together for over 20 years—they performed around the country and recorded six albums. When the group retired in 1992, Tom began to think about helping other musicians with the business side of the music industry.

Drawing from his years of experience Tom designed and taught an Entertainment Marketing/Internship Program. Through this program he helped talented young people to acquire that one extra element that could hep make them successful—the business side of the music industry.

Today Tom is reaching beyond the classroom. He wants to help talented people, wherever they are, acquire that one element that could help make them successful... that one element that could help make YOU successful. Tom's website.

 

Rev. Bob Hay - Music of The Revolution
A pioneer of the Contemporary Christian Music Movement, Pastor Bob Hay's Music of The Revolution, shares his first hand experience and history, of this great movement, and why it's important that it's legacy continues.

 

 

Chase Carter - Graphics: What Are They & What I Need To Know!
Chase Carter, Graphic Designer and Musician: Will show examples of his work in the form of Web Site design, CD Covers, Brochures, Artists Bio's & Press Kits and Flash. A great workshop for those who have questions and who desire consultation for your next project.
You can see & hear Chases Bio at: www.revelationinteractive.com

 

"The BLAPOP RECORDS Story" Joe Wright & Darryl Parque:
Joe and Darryl will lead this workshop, that highlights the beginning of their music relationship of over 25 years, and how the collaboration between Producer/ Artist/Songwriter and a Composer/Arranger/Songwriter, helped to produce not only Joe's 2nd. CD "Faith, Family & Fatherhood", but also Jingles, Children's Songs and a pending Doctoral Thesis.
You can see & hear Joe's Bio at: airplaydirect.com/blapoprecords

 

Samuel Abraham Jr.- Marketing & Promotions, for the "Indie Artist"
Sam Abraham is one of the Midwest's revered promotions and marketing professional and mobile D. J. His workshop is a high energy, fast paced and action packed experience that you'll never forget. You must bring any promotional items that you would like for Sam to critique, as well as being ready to hear Sam expound on the new and exciting techniques, that can generate CD sales, radio airplay, digital downloads and live bookings.
You can see & hear Sam's Bio at: www. muziknallthat.com



Keith & Alice Echols- Songwriting Master Workshop!
Recording Artists/Songwriters/Publishers & Producers: Keith and Alice have worked with and for the best of the best in the record industry, including Natalie Cole, Deneiece Williams, Helen Baylor, Bryan Duncan and others.. Having placed many songs through their publishing company, "The Mark Rich Agency," on secular and christian major label artist's albums and CD projects, as well as touring with national artists, and appearances on network TV programs, they will give you straight and up-to-date advice about songwriting.
You can see & hear Alice E's Bio at: www.myspace.com/aliceechols