NOTE: The online purchasing period has ended. However, tickets are still available. You can purchase tickets at the event today in front of the Cartoon Room at the Ohio Union. Please have cash available for payment. 

Learn from professionals who have worked with O.A.R., The Black Keys, Matchbox Twenty, Maroon 5, Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Hoobastank, Macy Gray, Daniel Powter, Better Than Ezra, The Last Goodnight, Aaliyah, Josh Kelley, and many more.

12:00 to 5:00 on Friday, April 22

The Ohio Union at Ohio State University

You take your music seriously. Now, learn how to get other people to do the same. This half-day conference features speakers on music law, press, recording, A&R, and career development, including:

 **Jeff Blue** (Major Label  A&R, BMI Award Winning Songwriter, Producer, & Manager for Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Macy Gray, many others) See below for information on Jeff Blue's Exclusive Consulting Sessions!

Jerry DePizzo (Platinum Selling Artist - O.A.R.)

Brian Lucey  (Mastering Engineer – The Black Keys Grammy Award Winning Brothers)

Mike Landolt (Engineer - Maroon 5's Songs About Jane, O.A.R.'s All Sides, many more)

Chris DeVille (Music Critic, Columbus Alive)

Dwight Heckelman (Groove U, Berklee School of Music)

Dominic Petrozzi (8fest)

Jacob Wooten (Kobo)

Chris Graham (House of Heroes, Karate Coyote)

Andrew Dodson (Phantods, Karate Coyote)

Matt Crumpton (Attorney)

Lee Bass (Attorney)

OSU Student Cost - $10 until April 8/$15 after April 8

Non OSU Student Cost - $20 until April 8/$30 after April 8

SCHEDULE

12:00 Conference Registration/Jeff Blue Consulting Registration*

1:00 How Is Money Made In Music? – Matt Crumpton (Attorney)

1:30 Basic Music Law Contracts – Lee Bass (Attorney)

2:00 Production 101 – Mike Landolt (Maroon 5, O.A.R.), Brian Lucey (The Black Keys), Chris Graham (House of Heroes), Andrew Dodson (Phantods, Karate Coyote)

2:45 Break

3:00 Getting Press – Chris DeVille (Columbus Alive), Tom Butler (CD101 FM), Lex McAllister (Lexicon Works & Live NO Excuses Radio), Jon Billy Theiss (The Other Paper)

3:30 Getting Shows – Jacob Wooten (Kobo), Dominic Petrozzi (8Fest)

4:00 Keynote Interview – How You Made It In Music: Jeff Blue, Major Label A&R (Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Matchbox Twenty, Daniel Powter, Macy Gray, The Last Goodnight) and Jerry DePizzo (of O.A.R.) Artist

5:00 Groove U Information Session with Dwight Heckelman

JEFF BLUE CONSULTING

What would it be like to have a private sit down with one of the biggest execs in the music business? Is it even possible to put a value on the information he would give you to take your career to the next level?

Jeff Blue has been Senior Vice President of A&R and Staff Producer for Interscope, Jive, RCA, Warner Brothers, Atlantic, Virgin, and Capitol Records. In those roles, he signed and helped develop the careers of Linkin Park, Matchbox Twenty, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Macy Gray, Hoobastank, The Last Goodnight, Better Than Ezra, Aaliyah, A Fine Frenzy and Daniel Powter. He is a multi-platinum producer, major label A&R executive, BMI Award Winning Songwriter, musician, manager, and attorney who has sold over 140 MILLION ALBUMS in all genres over the last fifteen years.

Jeff will be available for individual artists consultations. During those consultations, Jeff will discuss melodies, lyrics, chord changes, song arrangements, production and sound, songwriting, image, marketing, social networking, live performance, and overall advice on how to best secure a major label record deal. In 2010 alone, Jeff's consultations resulted in ten artists being signed to major labels! This is unheard of with the current state of the music business and economy.

There are 8 private consultations with Jeff Blue available. For $300, artists will be able to have Jeff's undivided attention for 30 minutes. During that time, Artists may play demo tapes for Jeff and receive feedback or ask Jeff any questions that they may have. Additionally, all artists who sign up for private consultations will perform a 2 song showcase at Kobo for Jeff and other presenters after the conference. Showcasing artists will also receive a complimentary music law consultation from Crumpton Law LLC.

Reserve your spot to perform for one of the most accomplished A&Rs in the world at the top of the page!

JEFF BLUE CONSULTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

- Will the consultations be private?

Yes. It will be just the artist (or everyone in the band if the artist is a band) and Jeff.

- What should we bring to the consultation?

Anything that you want feedback on. Definitely bring a cd with your music, a one-sheet about the band (with press quotes, information on venues played, etc.). Do not bring a guitar. You will have a chance to showcase your live skills during the Kobo showcase.

- When will our consultation be?

All consultations will be between Noon and 4:00 PM on Friday, April 22 in a private room at The Ohio Union. After you have registered, please email matt@crumpton-law.com to secure your consultation time.

- When and where is the showcase?

Your showcase will be at Kobo, located at 2590 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio. All showcases will be between 7PM and 9PM. Showcases are not required as part of the consultation. However, showcases are not transferable. The showcase is free to the public. Many of the other panelists will also be present at the showcase. After you have registered, please email matt@crumpton-law.com to secure your showcase time. Backline will be provided for the showcase. Just bring your instruments and play.

- If we pay for a consultation, do we also have to buy tickets to the conference?

Yes. However, anyone receiving a consultation will have an opportunity to purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $10 per person.

- Is Jeff Blue going to sign someone to a major label during the consultation?

Neither the conference nor Jeff Blue make any guarantees regarding an artist being signed. However, Jeff has secured major label recording contracts for other artists in the past as a result of consultations at music conferences.