Bob Cutarella
The winner of two Grammy Awards, Bob is a writer, artist, producer, publisher and former A&R executive who has established himself as an industry powerhouse with over 25 years of experience. Serving six years as Director of Talent Acquisition for Chappell Music, Bob worked with Eric Clapton, the BeeGees, Pink Floyd, the Police, Elton John, R.E.M. and others before moving to HME/CBS Records where he served as Vice President of A&R, and worked with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Patrick Simmons, Gino Vanelli and more.
In 1985, Bob opened his own company, Robert Cutarella Entertainment, and produced several worldwide hits with Celine Dion, Alice Cooper, Jennifer Rush, 38 Special, and Deep Purple to name a few. Joining MCA Music as East Coast Director in 1991, Bob continued his streak for hits with chart-topping records with Michael Bolton, Barbara Streisand, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and more. In 1994, Bob ventured out on his own to pursue production and has since produced records with artists including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Joss Stone, Sting, Slash, Allison Krauss, John Rzeznik, and Keith Richards. Most recently he produced High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale for MGM's new film "Picture This."
The New Music Business: How to thrive and survive
A four part seminar series focusing on the changes in the Music Industry and how to best maximize your career options.
Week 1: How to maintain a relevant career during a time of constant change.
Week 2: The role of the record producer and how it has shifted over time.
Week 3: The Song: When did it change and how?
Week 4: The role of the record producer after the advent of technology.
Steven Vincent
Steven Vincent is Vice President, Music and Soundtracks for The Disney Channel. He is responsible for supervising the music in original programming for kids and families seen on The Disney Channel, Disney XD and ABC Family, part of the Disney-ABC Television Group. He works with recording artists, lyricists and composers in conjunction with Disney Publishing, Walt Disney & Hollywood Records as well as Radio Disney. His credits include the multi-platinum soundtracks for the music franchises High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Lemonade Mouth, Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Jump In and Jonas. He has also worked as a film composer, arranger, producer, conductor and musician.
Today's Music Business: Deconstructing the Paradigm
Everything you need to know to maintain a competitive edge in today's music business.
Week 1: The Composer: How to Work in Film/TV & Games, Publishing & Licensing
Week 2: Independent Music: The Best Music You've Never Heard of – Study of Music Libraries and Indie Production Houses
Week 3: Music Law & Clearance: What You Need to Know About The Deal
Week 4: Case Study: Breaking Down a Music-driven Movie from Script to Final Mix
Week 5: Recording Artists: The New Paradigm – From Major Labels to Indies to Social Networking
David Quan
David Quan brings an extensive background in music licensing to MI's Music Busniess Program, having worked for NBCUniversal as their Director of TV & Music Business Affairs since 2007.
Prior to work with NBCUniversal, David served as Director of Film/TV for China Music Management, a joint venture with the Chinese Government from 2006 to 2007, and was Director of Music Catalog Development for Sony Pictures Entertainment from 2001 to 2006. He has also worked for Tokyopop.com, Mixed Media International Inc, All Nations Music Publishing and has taught music publishing at the University of California, Los Angeles.
David holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the USC Marshall School of Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Business from California State University, Los Angeles. He has earned a certificate in Music Business from the University of California, Los Angeles in addition to a certificate in Vocal Performance from Musicians Institute.
MUBUS-207 Music Licensing and Supervision
Significant additional revenue streams can be discovered when artists license their recordings to international record labels, TV, film and video games. This course explains how to submit your music to labels and music supervisors and how deals are typically structured. Two lecture hours per week, for one quarter.
Steve Lindsey
Steve Lindsey's efforts as a producer have garnered more than 20 ASCAP award and five BMI awards, representing sales of well over 30 million records. Throughout the years, he has lent his production talents to such music greats as Celine Dion, Elton John, Billy Joel, Leonard Cohen, Aaron Neville, Randy Travis, Trisha Yearwood, Marvin Gaye and many others. Just five years ago, Lindsey began developing the talents of songwriter and performer Bruno Mars, who has since risen to become and international celebrity and most recently a Grammy Award winner in the category of "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance."
Music Business Guerilla Warfare
From Artist, Entrepreneur, to Executive What You Need To Know
Week 1: The Essence of the Music Business: The Song/Music Publishing
Week 2: Building the Beast: Record Production
Week 3: Keeping Afloat: Film and Television
Week 4: Surviving the Future: New Media
