Month: March 2026

Three-day networking event for independent and emerging artists features industry leaders providing tools for those working on careers in music Hollywood, California – February 26, 2026 – Adding to the list of sessions, speakers and sponsors already posted on the site for MusicPro ’26, the artist’s conference at Musicians Institute in Hollywood on March 27-29, 2026, the event has announced more content and partnerships. New sponsors include Shure, Splice, BandLab, the Mechanical Licensing Collective, Donner, and the MIDI Manufacturers Association. Additional speakers and sessions include: A Fireside Chat on Digital Distribution, with DistroKid’s Mike Fink The Art of the Keynote Concert, with Musicpreneur Academy’s Tiamo De Vettori Getting Started In Film and TV Music, with Bruce Lowe, Glen Ward, Marc Mann, and M.B. Gordy What The Label A&R’s Want, with Creative Music Group’s Darlene Hall Why Your Music Still Doesn’t Get Licensed, with TAXI’s Michael Lasko What Musicians Need to Know About MIDI 2.0 with Athan Billias Today’s Merchandise Opportunity (And Its Critical Role In Fan Engagement), with Ricky Riker What Music Directors Want, with The Voice Musical Director Dory Lobel Understanding The Mechanical Licensing Collective, with Dae Bogan Pandora for Creators: An Introduction to AMP Secrets of Synthesis, with Craig Anderton and David Bryce Stop Chasing Viral. Start Building a Career, with BandLab’s Kevin Breuner In other MusicPro ’26 news, Leland Sklar will join Denny Tedesco for a screening of The Immediate Family documentary, and podcaster Jon Mattox will be on hand to interview Neil Giraldo. Hosted by Give A Note Foundation – the 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to nurturing, growing, and strengthening music education opportunities – and with premier sponsors MusicPro Insurance and Pandora AMP, MusicPro ‘26 features panels, workshops, live interviews, keynotes, and more about achieving success in today’s music industry. The conference will also provide artists with an opportunity to network with fellow musicians and industry leaders. The full list of sessions, speakers, and sponsors can be found here. To register for MusicPro ’26, go to musicpro26.com. MusicPro ‘26 is produced by Westchester Media. For more, contact Jake Martin at jmartin@intunepartners.com. Photo file: MusicPro26.JPGPhoto caption: The MusicPro ’26 conference has announced more sessions, speakers and sponsors. About Give A Note Foundation:Give A Note Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to engage and empower educators, inspire students, and expand the reach and impact of music education. Founded in 2011 with an initial investment from 21st Century Fox and TV show GLEE, and in cooperation with CMA Foundation, Radio Disney, and National Association for Music Education, Give A Note has awarded grants in excess of $1.5 million dollars. Give A Note delivers opportunities for students to become their best selves through learning and creating music. #MusicEdMatters. “Creating Better Humans Through Music." About MusicPro Insurance:MusicPro Insurance Agency LLC was formed with a single charter – to provide convenient, affordable insurance to meet the needs of working music professionals. Since their launch in 2000, they have become the leading choice of music professionals for the protection of their musical instruments and equipment. About Pandora AMP:Pandora AMP (Artist Marketing Platform) is a free, web-based suite of DIY tools designed for artists and curators to connect with fans, analyze data, and promote music on the Pandora streaming service. It enables users to boost spins, create artist messages, manage profiles, and gain insights into listener demographics. About Westchester Media“Sister” to music education media company In Tune Partners, LLC, Westchester Media creates and supports educational content and media for professional musicians. Participating in the production of The ASCAP EXPO, the CD Baby DIY Musicians Conference, and The TAXI Road Rally, Westchester Media specializes in developing creative marketing opportunities that connect artists with the music industries.