Career Jam 2022
Library Reading Room
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Friday, April 1, 2022
4. Breaking Down Walls for Latin Artists
Javier Limón - Moderator
Artistic Director, Mediterranean Music Institute, Berklee College of MusicThe Latin music market in the U.S. has grown exponentially over the past 30 years. Meet the industry leaders responsible for artists such as Rosalia, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Maluma who are topping not only Latin charts but the pop charts as well. Come hear from industry leaders who are helping to break down the walls for Latin artists and create more opportunities than were ever possible before.
4. Embracing the Hyphen: Artist-Educator
Teaching is often a gratifying piece of a successful career for musicians. Many artist-educators have the drive to pay it forward and make a difference in the lives of others and believe in the global impact and importance of the arts in society. Learn how teaching has impacted and enriched the lives and careers of the panelists, the different ways and settings where teaching can be a valuable part of your artistic lifestyle, and how to build your brand, business, and revenue stream as an artist-educator.
4. Bursting the Berklee Bubble
Stefanie Henning - Moderator
Associate Vice President for Career and Digital Strategy, Berklee College of MusicA candid conversation about the industry, finances, adult friendships and what happens after you leave the Berklee Bubble. Learn from recent Berklee graduates working in all facets of the entertainment business about how to find your stride, your people, and pay bills while maintaining your health and wellness as you pivot from student to professional.
4. Dawn To-Day: A Chat with One of Hip Hop's Founders
Prince Charles Alexander - Moderator
Professor, Music Production and Engineering, Berklee College of MusicCome and learn from one of Hip Hop’s finest, DJ Marley Marl, who not only rapped, produced, and worked with the hottest rappers in the game (Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, LL Cool ), but introduced the culture to The Art of the Sample: getting pieces of songs off vinyl records and into a drum machine.
4. Setting Music to Picture: Let's Sync Up
Morgan Milardo - Moderator
Media and Operations Manager, Berklee Popular Music Institute, Berklee College of MusicSome of the most recognizable artists can attribute their success to sync placement. Music Supervisors, Creative Directors, Ad Agencies, and Sync Agents play an important role in the sync licensing process and understand how music can resonate with their target audience to sell products or create emotion when synced to picture. But before submitting music for licensing deals, it is important to understand the landscape and process before you pitch your music. This panel features industry professionals from the world of sync licensing and will provide insight as to how licensing your music for film, TV, advertising and multimedia can provide an additional revenue stream for artists.