MUSIC, BOOK & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LECTURES

MUSIC INDUSTRY

MUSIC INDUSTRY IN A NUTSHELL

Overview of the different aspects of the music business in relation to the general entertainment industry. Topics include: the artist's relationship with management, record companies, concert promoters, merchandising enterprises, radio/video broadcasters, song publishers, trade associations, musician unions and artistic organizations.

JOBS AND CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Overview of the different types of jobs and careers available in the Music Industry, including: performer, songwriter, tour manager, agent, concert promoter, sound & light technician, music festival organizer, radio programmer, record marketing, radio tracking, record producer, studio mixer, sound engineer, sound stage designer, video producer & director, photographer, graphic designer, webmaster, etc.

HOW TO START AN MUSIC INDUSTRY BUSINESS

Learn about the different aspects of a music industry business. Topics include: entrepreneurship, administration and management involved in starting a music industry enterprise; access to investment money, loans and grants; legal, business, financial, and administrative issues; creative development and business aspects of artistic talent and careers.

HOW TO RECORD, MANUFACTURE, SELL & DISTRIBUTE YOUR OWN MUSIC

Effective tools used to produce & market your own music. Avoid common mistakes and learn about recording studios, budgets, marketing basics, publicity campaigns, free advertising, copyright registrations and clearances, publishing, CD manufacturers, jacket designs, CD pricing, distribution, industry organizations, effective use of Internet, websites, MP3, CD-ROM, DVD.

THE BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING

Learn how to legally protect your song ideas and get your songs published. Discover the fundamental & essential provisions of music publishing & copyright, including standard agreements and contracts used by professionals in the music industry.

HOW TO GET A RECORD DEAL

The steps involved in approaching record labels and getting a record contract (from Demo to Deal). Topics include: how to shop your music to labels; building a team (attorneys, managers, agents); getting signed; making the right deal; exclusive recording agreements; recording budget, record companies, distributors & recording studio (producers and sound engineers).

MUSIC INDUSTRY GUIDE FOR MUSICIANS AND AUDIO PROFESSIONALS

This seminar focuses on musicians and offers them a general overview of the different aspects of the music business in relation to the roles played by musicians and audio professionals. Musicians and audio professionals will learn about job & career opportunities and how to negotiate and deal with employment contracts and discover the fundamentals & essential provisions of standard agreements used by professional musicians, sound technicians/engineers and record producers in the music industry. Explore the musicians and audio professionals' relationship with recording studios, record companies, concert promoters, musical directors, song publishers and musician unions, guilds, associations and organizations.

THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN POPULAR MUSIC

Music lovers of all ages will enjoy this engaging overview of the traditions and evolution of modern popular music from its historic roots to today's chart topping styles. A musical odyssey that explores blues, jazz, ragtime, big band, folk, blue grass, western, country, skiffle, rock'n'roll, funk, hard rock, heavy metal, corporate rock, disco, punk, world, reggae, techno, grunge, rap and hip hop. Classic audio-visual recordings and lively discussions spotlight influential artists such as Robert Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Motown sound, Led Zeppelin, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Nirvana and Eminem.

BOOK INDUSTRY

BOOK INDUSTRY IN A NUTSHELL

The different aspects of the book publishing business in relation to the general entertainment industry. Explore the different types of jobs and career opportunities available in the book industry. Learn about literary agents, publishers, editors, translators, trade associations and literary organizations, highlighting crucial reference information.

HOW TO WRITE, PUBLISH & SELL YOUR OWN BOOK

Embark on your own publishing journey and learn how to write and self-publish your own book. Discover the ins-and-outs of copyright registrations and clearances, ISBN, CIP, bar-codes, book pricing, book cover designs, photographs & graphics, book printers, Internet, electronic publishing, e-books, CD-ROMs, audio books.

THE BUSINESS OF WRITING BOOKS

Learn how to legally protect your story ideas and get your book published. Find an established literary agent and negotiate book-publishing contracts. Explore how to start a home-based publishing business with editorial & production basics, and how to negotiate and deal with employment contracts.

MARKETING, PROMOTING & DISTRIBUTING YOUR OWN BOOK

Learn the easy yet effective tools used in marketing successful books. Avoid common self-publishing mistakes, prepare a marketing & promotional plan and budget. Learn about public relations, media coverage, free advertising and book signings. Negotiate distribution contracts and learn how to set up their own web site.

THE BUSINESS OF SONGWRITING

Writers of lyrics and poems will learn how to legally protect their song ideas and get their words published. Discover the fundamental & essential provisions of music publishing & copyright, including standard agreements and contracts used by professionals in the music industry.

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

MOVIE & TV INDUSTRIES IN A NUTSHELL

An overview of the different aspects of the motion picture/television industry in relation to the general entertainment industry. Topics include: jobs & careers, acting, agents, scripts, production, budgets, financing, distribution, copyright, contracts, TV networks & programming, marketing, advertising, promotion, public relations, film premieres, merchandising, video, DVD, and music.

THE BUSINESS OF WRITING SCRIPTS FOR MOVIES & TV

Learn how to legally protect and sell your script, screenplay, teleplay, and story ideas. Discover fundamental steps involved in approaching writer unions/guilds, agents, producers and studios. Learn the essential aspects of copyright, standard deals & the contracts used by professionals in the film/television industry, highlighting important reference information.

THE MODELING & FASHION INDUSTRY IN A NUTSHELL

A general overview of the different aspects of the local, national and international modeling and fashion industry, and advice on how you can become a part of it. Topics include: models, agents, designers, jobs & careers, financing, production, budgets, contracts, copyright, trademarks, marketing, advertising, promotion, public relations, distribution.

COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

A general overview of the different aspects, importance and implications of copyright and trademarks in the fashion industry. The basic concepts of intellectual property, copyright and trademarks are explained in relation to the work and creations of designers and manufacturers. Topics include: copyright and trademark registrations; key clauses in employment and freelance work-for-hire contracts; trade & business names; name brands; merchandising; celebrity clothing lines; product placement; sponsorships & endorsements; and promotional tie-ins with the entertainment industry.

HOW TO START AN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY BUSINESS

Learn about the different aspects of an entertainment industry business. Topics include: entrepreneurship, administration and management involved in starting a music industry enterprise; access to investment money, loans and grants; legal, business, financial, and administrative issues; creative development and business aspects of artistic talent and careers.

COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY

A general overview of the different aspects, importance and implications of copyright and trademarks in the sports industry. The basic concepts of intellectual property, copyright and trademarks are explained in relation to the work and creations of designers and manufacturers of sports merchandising. Topics include: copyright and trademark registrations; key clauses in employment and freelance work-for-hire contracts; trade & business names; name brands; team and league logos; merchandising & clothing lines; product placement; sponsorships & endorsements; and promotional tie-ins with the entertainment industry.

MARK VINET - Short Biography

Mark Vinet is a professional lecturer and college professor who travels the world giving a variety of interesting and exciting lectures. He is an NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) guest lecturer and possesses a lively and stimulating speaking style in English and French with optional slideshows. He is an author and entertainment lawyer from Montreal, Canada. Mark is also the host of a radio show on CHOD-FM & WMRP that deals with entertainment related topics. He is the founder of the Entertainment Industry Association and the Music History Association. Finally, Mark is the author of 4 books and over 15 articles. He offers lectures in 4 categories - MUSIC, BOOKS, TV/FILM and HISTORY. For additional info & photos please visit www.markvinet.com or call 450-510-1102

To book Mark Vinet for your event contact
Tel: 450-510-1102
markvinet@videotron.ca