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Thursday, October 18 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Today’s Top Music Creators

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Technology combined with fewer major label releases leaves today’s hit-makers in a different state of mind. Still, when it comes to songwriting and production, basic instincts and gut-based individual decisions are the key to creating a lasting masterpiece. Hear today’s top creators discuss the inner-workings of making music and money in today’s market.

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avatar for Phil Cialdella

Phil Cialdella

Phil Cialdella has been working in music publishing for over 18 years, and was formerly the Senior Vice President of Administration & Licensing for Cherry Lane Music Publishing (representing songwriters & catalogues such as the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Elvis Presley, and Quincy... Read More →
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Billy Mann

William "Billy" Hort Mann, an inner-city Philadelphia native began his career as a traveling singer- songwriter, studio-musician and ultimately signed to an A&M Records imprint (DV8) in 1994 that led to two modest solo releases. However, Mann successfully converted his artist opportunity... Read More →
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John Shanks

John Shanks is one of the hottest and most influential producers working today. On top of that, he is a hit songwriter and accomplished guitar player. John has produced and/or written 43 #1 singles, 67 #1 albums and sold over 60 million records to date in the genres of Rock, Pop and... Read More →
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Gregg Wattenberg

Gregg Wattenberg is a Grammy Nominated Producer/Songwriter an co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Wind-up Records. In 2007, Mr. Wattenberg co-wrote Daughtry’s “It’s Not Over”, which was the biggest selling record in the US and one of the top 5 most played songs at radio... Read More →


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