Monthly Archives: April 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

Monetary issues can strike anyone from all different backgrounds and career types. Countless musicians & artists have found themselves in financial turmoil due to improper planning, staffing, and a lack of information. Many public figures have had money troubles despite … Continue reading →

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E-40 to Give Exclusive Interview at CMIS 2012!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

The 2012 California Music Industry Summit is proud to announce that it will feature an exclusive interview by rapper, entrepreneur, and investor E-40! Taken from the E-40 Official Facebook Page: “With millions of records sold, nationwide sold out shows, loved … Continue reading →

Interview with CMIS Panelist Michael Denten

Posted on April 21, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

Michael Denten has been a fixture in the music industry for nearly three decades as a musician, record producer, recording engineer, mixer, mastering engineer and conductor. At his recording studio, Infinite Studios, located in Alameda California, Denten has mixed, recorded, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 17, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

The Impact Currently independent artists have a tough time marketing, and promoting to reach new audiences. This impact on independent artists’ music has been profound, it’s no longer about the power of one individual; instead it’s about the power of … Continue reading →

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CMIS 2012 Proud to Announce Partnership with Youth Uprising

Posted on April 13, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

Youth Uprising was founded in Oakland, California in 1997 due to heightened racial tensions and escalating violence at Castlemont High School. The award-winning nonprofit center led by Olis Simmons has provided youth and young adults between the ages of 13 … Continue reading →

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Changing the Conversation From “I” to “We” – Including Your Fans in Social Media

Posted on April 11, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

You’ve seen the guilty culprits on Facebook news feeds and Twitter updates. The telltale signs are their statuses or tweets – “Check out my new song” or “I’ve uploaded this new video to YouTube“. These are not isolated incidents either. … Continue reading →

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Betty Wright added to CMIS 2012 Roster

Posted on April 6, 2012 by California Music Industry Summit

Soul music icon Betty Wright – singer, composer, producer, arranger, vocal coach and spiritual godmother to countless young artists – has announced the release of Betty Wright: The Movie (S-Curve/Ms. B Records) on November 15. This is her first solo … Continue reading →