Koffeehouse Music Productions, LLC, along with influential music industry pros, will be offering advice on the business July 13, 2009 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Indie Inspiration J.A.M. (Jazzed and Motivated) Session, a free educational music event and industry mixer at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. Industry speakers include former Matchbox 20 guitarist Adam Gaynor, songwriter and singer Kari Kimmel (www.karikimmel.com ), cellist Tina Guo (www.tinaguo.com ), and Christopher Sampson (www.usc.edu/schools/music/private/faculty/sampson).
The featured presenters will discuss topics such as how to sell 25 million records, license music for film and television, and create a lucrative career in music and songwriting. Guests are invited to bring their own acoustic instruments (or voice) and participate in a group jam with the speakers. This evening of enlightening lectures caters to industry professionals and up-and-comers. Community members and students from music institutes in Southern California have been invited to attend, so that they can learn from the pros.
“In our current economy, it’s tough for students to stay in school and continue to pay the bills,” said Jeremy Koff, founder of Koffeehouse Music Productions. “It’s also harder for musicians to get a job. This event allows students and professionals in the industry to collaborate in expressing music, as well as gain useful advice from the pros, at no cost.”
A preamble to Koffeehouse Productions’ annual indie concert that showcases new talent to the industry on July 25th, the event is open to the public. J.A.M. Sessions are designed for everyone, from the completely inexperienced to professionals. Reservations can be made at www.FordTheatres.org - click on Events, then J.A.M. Sessions - or by calling the Ford Box Office at 323 461-3673.
Speakers will include:
Adam Gaynor: Recruited to Matchbox 20 from Miami’s Criteria Recording Studios, Adam Gaynor recorded three albums with the band: “Yourself or Someone Like You,” “Mad Season,” and “More Than You Think You Are.” He will discuss what it takes to sell 25 million albums.
Kari Kimmel: Singer / songwriter Kari Kimmel has written and performed songs for movies such as “White Chicks” and “Shall We Dance.” Her songs have also been featured in television shows such as “The Gilmore Girls,” “The Young and the Restless,” and “The Hills.” She will discuss the world of licensing songs to television and film.
Tina Guo: Classical and rock cellist Tina Guo has appeared as a soloist with many orchestras, including the San Diego Symphony and the State of Mexico National Symphony. She has performed with Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, John Legend and LeAnn Rimes. She will discuss opportunities in the classical and rock music worlds, and how to cross those boundaries.
Christopher Sampson: An Associate Dean and Professor of songwriting at the USC Thornton School of Music, Christopher Sampson will discuss the process of songwriting.
About Koffeehouse Music Productions, LLC: Koffeehouse Music Productions, LLC (koffeehouse.com) is Los Angeles' premier, grassroots live music production company, best known for creating unique outdoor performance spaces for the most talented emerging singer-songwriters and bands. Over the last 5 years, Koffeehouse has featured over 100 emerging artists on various stages throughout the Los Angeles area.
About the Ford Theatre: The Ford Amphitheatre is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East in Hollywood, just off the 101 Hollywood Freeway across from the Hollywood Bowl and south of Universal Studios. The grounds open one hour before J.A.M. Sessions start with time for picnicking. On-site parking is free!
This event is part of the Ford Amphitheatre 2009 Season, a multi-disciplinary arts series produced by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in cooperation with Los Angeles County-based arts organizations. J.A.M. Sessions are presented by the Ford Theatre Foundation in cooperation with Ford season artists, with major support provided by The James Irvine Foundation.
For a complete season schedule, directions to the theater and parking information, log on to www.FordTheatres.org
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