Mcma Learning Center

Who Gets Hired at Alfred Publishing?

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:26:45 +0000

Andrew Surmani discusses the kinds of work experiences and skills the company looks for to fill certain roles within Alfred Publishing including sales, editorial and production.

Making a Great Record Deal

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:06:24 +0000

Irv Gotti is the founder and CEO of The Inc Records. He discusses his experiences with making a great record deal.

Writing Songs

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00:55 +0000

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the process of writing songs.

Tips for Successful Collaborations

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:58:38 +0000

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the benefits of collaborating with other artists as a songwriter.

How to Know Whether You are Conducting a Successful Performance

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:56:08 +0000

Lucinda Carver, Senior Lecturer in Keyboard and Early Music Studies at USC’s Thornton School of Music, shares how she knows that the piece she is conducting is working on a musical and dramatic level.

Networking and Recognizing Industry Players

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:53:52 +0000

John Kellogg, Professor of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music, shares incidents from his own career to illustrate why it pays to network, talk to people, and do your homework so that when you meet key players in your field, you know who they are and what they do.

Becoming a Songwriter

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:42:18 +0000

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the different ways in which a person can become a songwriter.

Career Opportunities for Music Educators

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:27:06 +0000

Andrew Surmani, from Alfred Publishing, discusses career opportunities for music educators in the classroom as well as in the music education industry. He explains that with approximately 14,000 unfulfilled music education positions in the United States, there are lots of opportunities for aspiring teachers. He also discusses the many different kinds of positions a music educator could fill at his company including sales, marketing, finance, production, editorial, and licensing.

Pro Advice for Film Composers

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:14:06 +0000

Todd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the close relationship between video games and film, the types of music in films, and the skills necessary for a songwriter or film composer.

ABA 2008 Forum – The Life Cycle of a Song: Revenue Generated from Video Game Licensing

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:02:37 +0000

In this excerpt from a panel discussion held at a 2008 meeting of the American Bar Association’s Sports & Entertainment Law Forum, the panelists discuss how songs are licensed for use in video games, and what it means in terms of licensing fees and royalty payments for publishers and copyright holders.