Author: Peter Schwinge

“The Recipe Music Workshop: Lunch & Learn for Kids”, an interactive day of music, learning, and fun, is designed to inspire and develop the talents of young, emerging artists. This dynamic and engaging program, led by Grammy-nominated Singer Songwriter and Adjunct Professor Mary Brown along with her team offers a unique, immersive experience combining hands-on music production, vocal training, and music education with entrepreneurship, fun games, and arts & crafts. There will be a nourishing mealtime setting, fostering a safe and supportive community for young artists to grow and thrive.

The workshop also includes a segment on self-care, emphasizing the importance of well-being. This event aims to be a beacon of positive change, encouraging creativity, personal growth, and a sense of community among participants.

The day will conclude with an exciting live performance by Grammy-nominated singer and children’s author, Divinity Roxx, inspiring attendees with her talent and dedication.

Highlights of “The Recipe Music Workshop: Lunch & Learn for Kids” include:

– Interactive sessions on music production and vocal training
– Educational insights into the music industry and entrepreneurship
– Fun and engaging games to foster creativity and teamwork
– Creative arts & crafts activities
– A healthy communal meal setting
– Discussions on self-care and well-being
– A live performance by Grammy-nominated artist Divinity Roxx

Date: June 23
Time: 02:00 – 06:00 pm
Location: Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. 67th Street 10023, New York, NY 10023

Join Us for “The Recipe Music Workshop”, A One-Day Event for Singers, Songwriters, Producers, and Music Artists crafted to inspire and equip emerging music artists. This event, led by Grammy-nominated Singer, Songwriter, and Adjunct Professor Mary Brown, alongside esteemed industry experts, offers small bites of knowledge through interactive songwriting exercises, vocal training, hands-on production tips, and engaging conversations focused on marketing, distribution, touring, and royalties.

Each segment of the workshop will be followed by an engaging Q&A session, providing attendees the chance to delve into the specifics with our panel of industry professionals. This workshop aims to nurture creativity, enhance technical skills, and provide strategic insights for building a successful music career.

Small Bites will include:

• Vocal Training
• Songwriting
• Music Production
• Recordings
• Legalities
• Artist Development
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Distribution
• Touring & Merchandising

The event will culminate in a catered Networking Mixer.

Date: June 26
Time: 04:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Powerstation at Berklee NYC, 441 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019

Independent Perspectives is a three-part virtual series presented by Merlin. Each session features speakers from across Merlin’s dynamic membership of independent labels, distributors, and other right holders, discussing their company’s footprint in New York: their history in the city, why New York is a crucial place for their business, how their presence in New York impacts their global strategy, and other matters that independents navigate every day.

Speakers to be announced shortly.

Date: June 25
Time: 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Location: Online

Independent Perspectives is a three-part virtual series presented by Merlin. Each session features speakers from across Merlin’s dynamic membership of independent labels, distributors, and other right holders, discussing their company’s footprint in New York: their history in the city, why New York is a crucial place for their business, how their presence in New York impacts their global strategy, and other matters that independents navigate every day.

This edition will feature Emily Puterbaugh, Secretly Group’s Global Director of Streaming and Digital Sales, and Josh Madell Secretly Distribution’s Director of Artist and Label Strategy, in conversation with Shannon Bradley, Senior Manager of Commercial Partnerships at Merlin.

Date: June 18
Time: 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Location: Online

As part of NY Music Month, an initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media + Entertainment, Independent Perspectives is a three-part virtual series presented by Merlin. Each session features speakers from across Merlin’s dynamic membership of independent labels, distributors, and other right holders, discussing their company’s footprint in New York: their history in the city, why New York is a crucial place for their business, how their presence in New York impacts their global strategy, and other matters that independents navigate every day.

This edition will feature Gregory Hirschhorn, Founder and CEO of Too Lost, in conversation with Shannon Bradley, Senior Manager of Commercial Partnerships at Merlin.

Date: June 4
Time: 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Location: Online

Amazon #1 best-selling author, host of the #1 Music Business podcast globally, & music industry veteran Emily White will be covering the entire modern music industry, from recording to release, while ensuring artists aren’t missing any revenue stream along the way in a single session.

This presentation, Q&A + networking event will cover: getting your art together; pre-recording marketing foundation; getting your “business affairs” together; how to record with or without a budget; music publishing isn’t scary or confusing + how to land a sync placement; setting up your release & distribution plan; how to market with or without a budget; your live strategy & efficient touring; merch-recon; revenue stream checklist; how to know when to begin the process again; as well as when you need an attorney, business manager, and/or a manager – a.k.a. defining an artist’s traditional “team.”

Free Hal Leonard manuscript notebooks will be provided for all attendees on a first come, first serve basis. See you there!

Date: June 4
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: 327 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, Manhattan

Join Mehmet Dede, talent buyer at Drom and author of “Make It Live: The Handbook for Getting Gigs,” for this presentation to learn how live music works including the booking, planning and marketing processes.

Some of the things you’ll learn in this masterclass include:

How to get booked into clubs
How to promote your concerts
The do’s and don’ts of playing venues
In addition to the in-person workshop, participants will have access to instructional videos ahead of the masterclass and meet their cohort online to start networking

Anyone looking to build a career in the live music sector will walk away with practical knowledge and clear starting points to book and market their live performances.

*The masterclass is open to both beginners-level artists as well as emerging performers.

Date: June 12
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Power Station at BerkleeNYC, 441 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, Manhattan

Join us for a panel featuring NYC based managers that are representing some of NY‘s finest as they walk us through the trials and tribulations of managing and developing talent in the modern music ecosystem. The panel will consist of:

Alexa Fasulo: Head of Digital at Why & How, partnered with Red Light Management.

Ben Locke: Director, A&R & Marketing, (dis)Harmony Records, Sony. Founder, Hot MGMT.

Luis Valencia: Manager at Fenway Recordings and co-founder and President of Biscuit Head Collective.

Moderated by Griffin Bader, Head Booker at Breaking Sound NYC. Networking to follow panel.

Date: June 28
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, Manhattan

Join us for a panel featuring companies that are helping independent musicians advance their careers through innovations in music creation, representation, distribution, performance, and more. The panel will consist of:

Jordan Weller, Indify: Indify helps promising music artists get funding to grow their careers without a traditional record deal.

Romain Palmieri, Co-Founder & CEO, Groover: Groover connects musicians with media outlets, record labels, and radios, guarantees they’ll be listened to, and helps accelerate their careers.

Allison Bond, Concerts Director, Sofar Sounds: a music events startup company, responsible for various small performances, hosted in over 400 cities.

Luis Valencia, Co-Founder & President, Biscuit Head Collective: Manhattan based production collective and artist incubator.

Moderated by Griffin Bader, Head Booker at Breaking Sound NYC.

Networking to follow panel.

Date: June 27
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: 120 Walker Street, 2nd Floor, Manhattan