Road Rally One-To-One Mentoring Sessions

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1 Road Rally One-To-One Mentoring Sessions Below is a list of the Mentors who will be available during the two One-to-One Mentoring sessions on Friday, November 9 th, Both the morning (10:00am to 12:15pm) and afternoon (2:45pm to 5:30pm) sessions are offered to TAXI members only, but not to worry: There will be plenty of mentors available for our guests (and TAXI members, of course) at Friday and Saturday s Mentor Lunches, as well as our Drive By Mentoring sessions that you will find going on throughout the conference. NOTE: You must call TAXI at to reserve your seats at both Mentor Lunches, as you ll need a ticket to enter the lunches. The Drive-By Mentoring sessions are free and on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to provide mentors for as many members as possible, there is a limit of one mentor appointment per member. Mentor registration is on a first come, first served basis only. Please look over this list and make 5 to 8 choices of mentors you would like to sit with for a ten-minute session. Some mentors may not be available (these spots fill up quickly), so as a back-up, it s a great idea to have several to choose from. Don t worry, though we ve assembled a fantastic group, and a wide variety of industry pros. Any one of them will be able to share a wealth of information with you. Remember, there is a limit of one mentor appointment per member. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR TAXI TO SET UP A MENTOR APPOINTMENT. Mentor appointments will be made AT THE RALLY ONLY, starting at 6:00pm on Nov. 8 th in the Grand Ballroom Foyer, near the TAXI Registration desk. Just bring your list of preferred mentors with you (refer to these Bios pages to select your choices) and make an appointment at the Mentor Registration table after you have already picked up your badge at TAXI s Rally Registration desk. You must have your badge first in order to sign up for a mentor session. At your session, remember to bring a CD or ipod if you d like to play a song for your mentor (cassettes are OK, but CDs or an ipod will be easier and save time). Or, if you don t wish to play a song, you can just ask questions. Remember, it s your 10 minutes, and you can use it in any way you choose. :-) Mentors subject to change and availability. Limit of one 10-minute session per member. Mentor registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. A.M. Session (10:00am 12:15pm) P.M. Session (2:45pm 5:30pm) Israel Bell Danny McCloskey Alan Abrahams Stevie Lang Carl Byron Steven Memel Michael Anderson Karl Louis Meredith Chinn Nancy Moran Ed Berghoff Pat Luboff Barbara Cohen Ronan Chris Murphy Jason Blume Mike Mallinger Kim Copeland Prescott Niles Bobby Borg Oscar Marcano Fett Phil Parlapiano John Braheny Fuzzbee Morse Dicki Fliszer Trina Powell Max Braverman Don Paccione Ted Greenberg Taras Prodaniak Mark Christian Rick Palombi Jay Michael Hager Michael Puryear David Cat Cohen Pat Pattison Vail Johnson Sebastian Robertson Tom Fillman Liz Redwing Scott Kempner Debra Russell Frank Fuchs John Rosasco Kenny Kerner Harriet Schock Don Grierson Betty Rosen-Ziff Joanne Ledesma Alan Scott Meg Hansen Elan Trujillo Ted Lowe Mark Salomon Jai Josefs Stacy Turner Pete Luboff Susan Tucker Dan Kimpel Troy Wallace Mandi Martin Matthias Weber Marlice Kraemer David Zonshine Michelle McAfee Erin Workman

2 . Mentor Bios Alan Abrahams - Folk, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, World As a producer, songwriter, and label executive, Alan has worked with a wide array of artists such as Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, Ray Charles, Chick Corea, Maceo Parker, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Tata Vega, the Gap Band, the Doobie Brothers, + tons more. Currently produces artists for his own label, Do Rite Records. Michael Anderson Country, Contemporary Christian, Gospel Award-winning Artist/Songwriter. Wrote #1 Country hit Maybe It Was Memphis (Pam Tillis). Also has cuts with John Fogerty, Juice Newton, and many more. As an artist, he released two albums on A&M, and has five #1 Contemporary Christian singles. Israel Bell Urban, Gospel - PKA Gospel artist Izzy (hailed The Urban Pslamist), Israel was listed as one of the top 3 new Gospel Artists/Songwriters/Producers/Engineers to look out for in The Gospel Industry Round Up His contributions to Da Truth's "Open Book" as well as his own "In Awe of You" gave him a strong presence on the Gospel Billboard Charts Izzy has had the pleasure to work and minister with other great artists such as Deitrick Haddon, Damita Haddon, Da Truth, Toni Stone, Kirk Franklin, YPJ & FVC, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Kierra Sheard, Bobby Jones, Byron Cage, Durrell Babbs (a.k.a. R&B sensation, Tank), and many more. Ed Berghoff Country - Producer-Songwriter-Musician. Ed has been a published BMI songwriter for over 35 years. His songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, Billy Ray Cyrus, Doug Stone, Michael English, George Canyon, Engelbert Humperdinck, Monty Byrom, Darryl Purpose and many other artists around the world. Jason Blume Pop, Country, R&B - Hit Songwriter who has had singles on the Pop, Country, and R&B charts -- all at the same time. His songs are on three Grammy nominated albums, have sold more than 50 million copies, and have been recorded by artists including Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Jesse McCartney, John Berry, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more. Author of three best-selling songwriting books and teaches acclaimed songwriting workshops throughout the US and internationally. Bobby Borg Rock - Major label, independent and DIY recording/touring artist. Serves as a music business educator at Musician s Institute and UCLA, and is an A&R consultant to music supervisors, labels and producers. Feature magazine columnist and the author of Billboard Publications bestseller: The Musician s Handbook, A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music Business. John Braheny Country, Pop, Adult Contemporary Author of The Craft and Business of Songwriters which has sold over 70,000 copies with the 3 rd edition just released in September Co-founded and ran the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase for 25 years. Past president of California Copyright Conference and former board member of the L.A. chapter of NARAS. Has interviewed more than 600 songwriters and industry pros. Max Braverman Rock, Electronica, Film & TV A Graduate of Berklee College of Music; under the band name Skopic, released his debut on Lunaticworks Records (Sony/BMG) in His music has been heard on CSI:NY & MTV s The Real World, as well as shows on the Discovery Channel, A&E, Court TV, The History Channel, and HBO. Carl Byron New Age, Jazz, AAA, World, Christmas, Reggae Keyboardist/Music Director/Composer/Music Critic. Has recorded and performed with artists such as Anne McCue, Low and Sweet Orchestra, Michelle Shocked, Ryan Hedgecock, David Baerwald, Diego Sandrin, The Young Dubliners, and numerous others. Creates scores for theater, dance and performance art projects, and reports on classical music for numerous publications. Meredith Chinn Dance/Electronica, Modern Rock D.J./A&R/Composer and Producer. Formerly Sr. Director of A&R for Warner Bros. Co-founded the independent label Fingerpaint (Beck, Radar Bros, Further). Produced records such as Sense Field's Tonight and Forever. Currently writing music for the film Thank You For My Eyes and has composed music for the Hewlett Packard commercial with Jay Z. Is currently the Head of A&R at Red Bull Records. Mark Christian Country, Rock Accomplished session guitarist who has worked with such successful producers as Jaques Morrallie (Cher, Village People), Bill Kennedy (Nine Inch Nails), Michael Dumis and Dusty Wakeman, as well as artists such as Berlin, The Monkees, Heather Myles and more. Has been signed to Elektra Records and Chrysalis with the band the Big F. Barbara Cohen Singer-Songwriter, Dance/Electronica, Film/TV Composer, Vocalist and Multi-instrumentalist. Former Virgin Records recording artist and co-founder of the trip-hop band Brother Sun, Sister Moon. Has worked with such artists as England s Orbital and France s Air. Has done score, arrangements and has had songs placed in such film and T.V. projects as the Academy Award winning short The Confession to the Whimsical Horn, American Shopper, Broke Down Palace, Dancing at the Blue Iguana and NBC s Third Watch. David Cat Cohen Pop, Jazz, R&B Songwriter with cuts by artists Cheryl Lynn, Syreeta, Freddie Hubbard and Bo Diddley. Has had songs and instrumentals featured in the HBO movie The Rat Pack, and Universal s Undercover Brother. Cat currently teaches at UCLA Extension and Musician s Institute. Kim Copeland Country Songwriter and Producer. Staff writer at Sage House Music (Nashville) whose songs have been recorded by numerous artists in Canada, Europe and the U.S. Has also released two critically acclaimed albums of her own. As a producer, worked with such artists as Keith Norris, Barbara Harley and is currently producing former Nashville Star Finalist, Rachel Williams. Fett Pop, Rock, Country, Singer-Songwriter Producer/Engineer/Musician. Currently, Technology Editor for Performing Songwriter Magazine and owner of Azalea Studios in Nashville. Has worked in the music industry for more than 25 years with clients as diverse as Davy Jones of the Monkees, Grammy-winning songwriter Don Henry, and international recording artist Clive Gregson. Co-author of the Songwriter's Survival Kit audio education series and SongU.com faculty member. Tom Fillman Country - Has toured, performed live and/or recorded with artist the likes of which include Kris Kristofferson, Juice Newton, Mick Taylor, Al Kooper, Maria Muldaur, Delbert McClinton, Booker T. Jones, Lee Roy Parnell and Don Was. Tom is currently working with Austin guitarist/songwriter Stephen Bruton. (Credits include Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson), and has recently performed with Janiva Magness ( female vocalist of the year/blues Music Awards), The Spencer Davis Group and Grammy and Nammy (Native American Music Awards) winner Star Nayea.

3 Dicki Fliszar Rock, Modern/Alt. Rock Musician/Songwriter/Producer. Has worked with well-known artists Bruce Dickinson and Anna Nalick as well as producer/writers John Shanks, Keith Olsen and Ron Aniello. Has toured all over the world, had a top ten album, a # 1 Rock album and four Top 40 singles in the UK. Has been signed to major labels Warner Bros., Parlophone, and Atlantic. Has also produced/written songs for artists Shelly Bonet and Wonderlove. Frank Fuchs Adult Contemporary, Americana, Folk, Blues, Pop, R&B Musician, Producer, Songwriter and two-time Grammy nominated Producer of over 50 Woody Guthrie songs with various artists like Taj Mahal, Joe Ely, Billy Bragg, and more. Recorded and wrote over 40 songs for films & current TV shows. Played guitar with Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, among others. Ted Greenberg - R&B, Pop, Pop-Rock As a Producer and a performer, has worked with a huge range of artists such as Joan Osbourne, Bootsy Collins, G Love, Cypress Hill, Spearhead, Chuck berry, Barry White, Chaka Kahn, Ben Harper, Montel Jordan + tons more. Also won a Grammy Award for his production work on the soundtrack for documentary Standing In The Shadows Of Motown. Don Grierson Pop/Rock/Alternative Legendary Sr. Vice President of A&R departments at Epic, Capitol, and EMI. Directly responsible for signing some of the world s biggest artists including Celine Dion, Heart, Iron Maiden, Sheena Easton, Joe Cocker, Wasp, Bad English, George Clinton, J. Geils Band, Kate Bush, among many others. Has also worked with Gloria Estefan, The Jacksons, Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Queen, Indigo Girls, Kenny Rogers, Alice Cooper + an extensive list of other hit artists. Meg Hansen Modern Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Film/TV A&R Consultant for labels such as Universal, Columbia and Geffen Records. Jay Michael Hagar Country - Was a veteran sideman in the Nashville scene for 20 years, where he was on stage with many diverse acts ranging from Earl Thomas Conley to Alan Jackson. He also spent several years touring the world with Trisha Yearwood. Scott Kempner - Rock Musician, Writer, and Producer who co-founded (and still plays with) seminal NYC Punk band the Dictators. Also fronted the Del-Lords in the 1980s, playing American Guitar Music (they recorded four albums for EMI). Currently, Scott is on the eve of his second solo release, called Saving Grace, and is the subject of a documentary by director Bill Teck, both set for release in the new year. Vail Johnson Jazz, New Age, Instrumental - Bassist and solo artist. Has recorded and toured with Kenny G, Herbie Hancock, Paula Abdul, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Stevie Nicks, Michael Bolton + tons more. Two-time Bass Player of the Year. Currently touring with Kenny G and producing/recording smooth jazz artists in his studio 'Viking Recorders', in Los Angeles. Jai Josefs Pop, and R&B Songwriter/Producer/Musician, Jai is the author of Writing Music for Hit Songs, the definitive text on modern music writing endorsed by hit writers including Diane Warren. He is also a nationally renowned songwriting coach several of whose students have been signed to major label deals. In addition, he is a successful songwriter/producer in his own right whose credits include more than 30 songs recorded with such companies as MCA, RCA, Motown, and Disney. His songs have been used in TV shows on every major network (CSI, What About Brian, Monk, Cold Case, etc.) as well as over a dozen major motion pictures with stars like Nick Nolte, Harrison Ford, Jessica Lange, and Billy Bob Thornton. Kenny Kerner Pop - discovered and produced KISS! Also produced Badfinger, Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano, and many more. Was Senior Editor at Music Connection magazine, and as a music journalist has interviewed such artists as John Lennon, Cher, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Ringo Starr. Currently, Kenny is Director of the Music Business program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Dan Kimpel Pop, Pop-Rock. Adult Contemporary, Pop-R&B Music Journalist who has recently interviewed Usher, Alicia Keys, Jason Mraz, and the Black Eyed Peas. Writes, interviews, and produces music programs segments for TED Airlines, Regal Cinemas, and Air Force One and Two! Author of Networking Strategies for the New Music Business and Networking in the Music Business. On faculty at Musician s Institute and lectures across the U.S. and Canada. Marlice Kraemer Country, Contemporary Christian and Gospel Publisher who has worked with CCM songwriters such as Michael W. Smith, Gary Chapman, Bill and Gloria Gaither and others. Background singer for various Country and Gospel artists including Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee, Pat Boone, Vince Gill, Cynthia Clawson, Boxcar Willie and many more. Stevie Lang Vocal Coach - Stevie has worked with Lulu, Robbie Williams, KT Tunstall, Joe Elliot (Def Leppard) Jamie Cullum, Bryan Adams, Pharrell Williams, and many, many more. As the ex-wife of globally renowned producer Mutt Lange, Stevie has toured the world with many international superstars such as Elton John, Michael Bolton, Bryan Adams, Joe Cocker and more. Joanne Ledesma Neo-Soul, R&B, Latin-Pop, Film & TV Owner of Ledesma Music, which has had tons of placements in film, TV, and video games as well as corporate, in-flight, and special event medias/opportunities. Has worked with Carlos Santana, Tom Petty, Kenny Loggins, David Crosby, Andrea Bocelli and countless others. Just authored a book entitled Prepare Your Music, a practical guide to selling your songs. Ted Lowe Urban, Film & TV - President of Choicetracks, Inc., a music publishing company with extensive placements on hit prime time and cable TV shows, as well as in film, movie trailers, and advertisements for clients such as Honda, Coors, Pepsi, Telemundo, and the CW network. Exclusively provides original music (along with partner Position Music) for the Pimp My Ride video game, based on the MTV hit show. Prior to Choicetracks, Ted was an A&R Executive at Sony and Warner Bros., specializing in Urban Music. Karl Louis Rock, Modern/Alt. Rock - Owner of Moral Compass Management, and represents Test Your Reflex (RCA) and soon to be signed Firekills. Previously with Warren Entner Management, whose clients include Deftones, Faith No More, and Rage Against the Machine. Karl was also Limp Bizkit's first A&R representative at Flip Records and also held positions at KROQ-FM, Hits Magazine and Album Network. Pat Luboff Country, Americana, Cabaret, Christian - Co-author of hit songwriting books, 101 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them and 12 Steps to Building Better Songs. Partners in Pea Pod Music; publishers/writers of "Body Language" - a Gold record for Patti LaBelle; Bobby Womack's #2 song "I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much"; "Trust Me" - a Platinum-selling single for Snoop Dogg, and current chart-climbing country song for Miko Marks, "The Son My Daddy Never Had." Teaches songwriting workshops in Nashville and throughout the U.S. and offer songwriting and music business consultation.

4 Pete Luboff Country, Americana, Cabaret, Christian - Co-author of hit songwriting books, 101 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them and 12 Steps to Building Better Songs. Partners in Pea Pod Music; publishers/writers of "Body Language" - a Gold record for Patti LaBelle; Bobby Womack's #2 song "I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much"; "Trust Me" - a Platinum-selling single for Snoop Dogg, and current chart-climbing country song for Miko Marks, "The Son My Daddy Never Had." Teaches songwriting workshops in Nashville and throughout the U.S. and offer songwriting and music business consultation. Mike Mallinger Hip-Hop, Urban Manager/Promoter whose clients include producer OhNo (De La Soul, A.G., Frank N Dank, Murs, Phife) DJs P-Trix (99US DMC Champ) Spinobi (Ozomatli), among others. Has negotiated numerous record deals, major endorsements (clothing and equipment), set up national tours and bookings, licensing deals with various video games and TV shows. Has worked with various artists such as J-Dilla, Madlib, Dilated Peoples, Jurassic 5 and more. Oscar Marcano - Hip Hop, Urban Rap artist who has been featured on singles and full LPs by Danny Diablo (TVT Records) and Powerule (Revenge Records), and has worked with huge producers of the likes of DJ Muggs, Erick Sermon, and Mark Ronson. Mandi Martin Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Rock A Music Industry veteran with 4 decades of experience, Mandi has been a recording artist, songwriter, publisher, producer, label exec, and manager. Has worked with artists such as Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson, Len Chandler, Oleta Adams, Archie Francis, and Amy Kuney. Mandi is currently producing and consulting full-time. Michelle McAfee Pop-Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Country Was a staff writer with Warner/Chappell, Sony Tree and Bluewater Music. Has had chart success with artists ranging from County to Christian Pop in the U.S. and Canada. Michelle has also written with Jewel, Plus One, Jude Cole, Robin Lerhner and Richard Leigh, among others. Danny McCloskey Pop, Film & TV, Rock, Pop-Rock, Modern Rock Music Director/Artist and Song Management/A&R/Music Supervisor. Currently President of Songs With Vision, a management company that represents artists for film, TV, commercial, and video game placement opportunities/projects. Previously held positions include Asst. Music Director at WBCN in Boston, Promotion Manager for Atlantic Records in New England, Artist and Song Management with NEXT STEP Music Management and A&R at Mango Records and Boston Krowne Records. Steven Memel Vocal Coach - An Internationally acclaimed Voice, Speech and Vocal Performance coach whose clients include artists that have recorded on Sony, BMG, Jive, Warner, Epic, DreamWorks, and J Records, including the Grammy Award winning group Maroon 5. Has taught at the Musician's Institute & the Hollywood Pop Academy and continues his private practice developing new artists and bands as well as working with established groups. Nancy Moran Singer-Songwriter, Folk-Rock Independent Folk-Rock Singer/Songwriter. Has four critically acclaimed solo albums with radio airplay from coast-to-coast. Co-owner of Azalea Music Group, Nancy teaches music education workshops and does consulting/career coaching. Regular speaker for organizations such as NSAI, Just Plain Folks, and SGA and is also the former Asst. Editor of American Songwriter Magazine. Fuzzbee Morse Instrumental, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Film & TV Composer/Producer/Songwriter/Multi-instrumentalist who has played with Bono, Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Aaron Neville and many more. Has had songs and scores in many films and TV shows with Paramount, ABC, 20 th Century Fox, Comedy Central and on labels such as A&M, Universal, Epic, Geffen and Warner Bros. Ronan Chris Murphy Production - Producer/Mixer/Artist. Has worked with artists such as King Crimson, Terry Bozzio, Steve Stevens and many more. Contributing writer for the Grammy newsletter, Fuse Magazine and Just Plain Folks. Prescott Niles Contemporary Christian, Pop, Adult Contemporary Best known as the bass player for the Knack ( My Sherona ). Has worked with George Harrison, Mick Jones, Holly Knight and more. Performed with Josie Cotton on albums and in the movie Valley Girl. Presently still performing with the Knack and also writing his book 4 Strings and the Truth. Don Paccione Rock, Modern Rock, Hard Rock, Pop, Singer-Songwriter Former Creative Director at EMI Music, Warner Bros. Music, and Director of A&R at W Recordings. Has signed and worked with such acts as White Zombie, Pantera, Biohazard, The Smithereens, Ace Frehley, Europe, Megadeth and Dream Theatre. Has also worked with songwriters Carole King, Richie Supa, Sammy Cahn, Doc Pomus, Jack Ponti, Glenn Burtnik and Kip Winger and Surface. Rick Palombi Pop-Rock, Pop, Country Has worked with, produced and had songs recorded by artists Natalie Imbruglia, Meatloaf, Neil Young, Amy Grant, Brian Wilson, Vince Gill, Michael W. Smith and Susanna Hoffs. Has co-produced with Glenn Ballard (Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera) and Fabian Waltman (U2). Also worked with such accomplished producers as David Kershenbaum, the Matrix, Steve Lindsay, Chris Lord Alge, and more. Has had two major record deals: SBK/EMI and Straightline/Atlantic. Has appeared as a performer on MTV, VH1, The Tonight Show, and The David Letterman Show. Has performed for President Bush at two separate events. Phil Parlapiano Country, Folk-Rock, Jazz, Instrumental As a performer/musician/writer either in studio or on the road Phil has played with the likes of Rod Stewart, Lucinda Williams, Elvis Costello, Carlene Carter, Lowen and Navarro, Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Koz, Bill Bonk, and John Prine (whom he worked with for 9 years). Was a founding member of the seminal folk-rock duo Brothers Figaro. Pat Pattison Lyric Teacher - Professor at Berklee College of Music where he has developed three online lyric writing courses and is the author of three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide To Rhyming. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter. Continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and internationally. Several of his students have won Grammies, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch. Trina Powell - Urban - This extremely-gifted singer/songwriter has had the pleasure of working with some of the industry's most talented artists and producers: The Underdogs, Kanye West, Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Eric Benet', Mint Condition, 702, Brandy, Will Smith, her brother Jesse Powell, Somethin' For The People, (with whom she was featured on the smash single 'My Love is The Shhh...'), rapper Fabolous, and Rihanna. She has also written for a host of television shows and soundtracks, (including Lizzie McGuire and HBO's Entourage) and recently added an NAACP Award nomination to her belt for her contribution to the Mike Phillips Uncommon Denominator CD. Taras Prodaniak Country Bassist who has produced, performed and recorded with artists such as Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, Buck Owens, Sara Evans, Spencer Davis, Emmylou Harris, Michelle Shocked, John Fogerty, June Carter Cash, Heather Myles, Trisha Yearwood, and Kenny Chesney, among many others.

5 Michael Puryear Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Country Currently owns his own publishing company, Final Four Music, which is partnered with Universal Music Group to create the first Christian music entity within Universal Music; through Final Four, Michael has had successful cuts with The Oakridge Boys, Michael W. Smith, Diamond Rio and many more. Formerly headed the Gospel Division for BMG Music Publishing. Liz Redwing Modern Rock, Rock, AAA, Pop Currently manages producers, and provides music business consulting for artists. Got her creative start at MCA and Interscope Music, Interscope Record s former publishing company. Also scouted for Atlantic Records and has held positions with management companies, business management firms and law firms, as well as having worked in video production. Sebastian Robertson Modern/Alt. Rock, Rock Recently produced bands such as Naked Movie Star and The Fabulous Rudies and worked with Pop star Sara Martin. Began his career as a session drummer appearing on the Capitol Records release Music for the Native Americans recorded by Robbie Robertson (yep, it s his dad!). Performed with such bands as the Tower of Power (on the Barry Levinson film Jimmy Hollywood) as well as Generica and Downset. Has recorded two EP s, a solo record, has written theme songs for NBC and has licensed countless songs to TV, film, and the internet. John Rosasco Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Country Composer/Producer/Keyboardist/Arranger. Four-time Grammy nominated producer in the Contemporary Christian genre and has written eleven #1 CCM hits. Former staff writer for CBS Songs/Nashville. Has had cuts with Carman, Steve Green, Cynthia Clawson, Joe English, Debby Boone, Steve Camp, the Imperials, Cathedral Quartet, Roy Clark, the Cruse Family, the Jets and many more. Composes music for the Documentary Channel, and has scored award-winning films, including the Academy Award nominated documentary Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada. Pianist for Hour of Power T.V. show. Betty Rosen Ziff Country, Contemporary Christian, Singer-Songwriter, Film & TV Former top executive in Nashville and Los Angeles for 14 years running three independent publishing companies; worked with songwriters such as Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Shelby Lynne, and Matthew Ryan. Placed songs in film/tv projects with country artists Trisha Yearwood, David Kersh, and more. Co-founder of the non-profit and innovative Film Music Workshop, Inc. Currently a songwriting consultant. Debra Russell All Genres Debra Russell, founder of Artist s EDGE, combines her two passions-- the world of entertainment with facilitating growth. A Certified Artist s Success Coach, workshop leader and keynote speaker, Debra helps artists shape their success in their chosen field, making a prosperous living, doing what they love on their terms. Harriet Schock Pop, Folk-Rock - Teaches songwriting privately in the Los Angeles area, as well as worldwide Correspondence Courses and a class for the Songwriters Guild of America. She also offers consultation and song critiques, as well as instruction. She is a gold and platinum songwriter/recording artist whose songs have been used in film and TV. She has 6 solo CDs released, a Grammy-nominated song, as well as a book, Becoming Remarkable for Songwriters and Those Who Love Songs. Alan Roy Scott Country, Pop, Adult Contemporary Pro songwriter for over 25 years with cuts by Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Notorious B.I.G., Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, Patti LaBelle, Neville Bros., Roberta Flack, Oak Ridge Boys, and many more. Former staff writer at EMI Music and Jobete Music. Has had songs in films such as Coming to America, Top Gun, First Wives Club and many TV shows. Mark Salomon Christian Rock, Modern Rock, Punk Mark was the lead singer in the Alternative CCM band the Crucified (Tooth & Nail Records) as well as Stavesacre (Abacus Recordings). Elan Trujillo Modern/Alt. Rock, Rock Producer/Mixer/Recording Engineer. Has worked with producers Dave Jerden, Rob Cavallo, Mikal Reid and Joe Zook, as well as The Offspring, Alice in Chains, The Webb Brothers and MxPx. In addition, he is one of the creators and engineers of the popular BFD & BFD XFL drum library software programs. Stacy Turner R&B, Rap, Hip-Hop, Urban-Pop Independent consultant and owner of producer/artist management company Turn It Up! Entertainment. Currently handles Grammy nominated producer & writer Rex Rideout, who's worked with Luther Vandross, Angie Stone, Lalah Hathaway, Will Downing and others. Stacey was also Director of A&R for Quincy Jones' Qwest Records, working with artists Quincy Jones, Tamia, Tevin Campbell and Patti Austin. Susan Tucker Country, Singer-Songwriter Singer/Songwriter/Musician and Author of two acclaimed books on songwriting, The Soul of a Songwriter and The Secrets of Songwriting. She is the owner of Sage House Music in Nashville where she oversees the careers of four staff writers. Matthias Weber Film/TV, Instrumental, Rock, Jazz - Classically trained pianist; studied composition, film scoring, jazz piano at Berklee College Of Music in Boston and at USC. Since 1993, he s composed for Film (Crossover, Shadow Of The Sword) and TV (The Shield, The Sopranos, Baywatch, Motorrad Cops with Hans Zimmer). Song and Lyric Writer for Chris Daughtry, Stanfour a.o. Commercial work for Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Escada. Frequent guest lecturer at the Film Academy in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and writer for various magazines. Emmy win in 2003 and National Songwriting Award in Troy Wallace Rock, Modern Rock A&R and Marketing at Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Entertainment and MCA/Universal working with artists such as Jane's Addiction, The Flaming Lips, Green Day, The Who, Morcheeba, Static-X, Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello, Pixies, Eisley and many, many more. Producer/Remixer, working with Morcheeba, Dubtribe, The Polyphonic Spree and The Lone Insiders. DJ at Los Angeles' Rooftop Full-Moon Parties, DJ Dan's Rotation, Burning Man, WMC in Miami and more. Erin Workman Country, Pop Writer, producer, and performer, Erin was a staff writer for Gaylord Entertainment Nashville; Head of Artist Development at Music School on Music Row; and has worked with artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Emma Roberts, and Zac Efron. She s also developed artists for Disney s High School Musical, as well as other Disney projects such as The Ice Princess. David Zonshine Modern Rock David, who was the lead singer/writer for American Eyes (SideOneDummy Records), has also worked as an A&R rep at Geffen, Interscope, and DreamWorks Records.