St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus’ Career Services has partnered with both national and local music professionals for the Spring 2017 St. Petersburg College Speaker Series, running from Feb. 23 through April 6. These events are open to the public as well as to SPC students and employees.
The series aims to teach attendees employability skills that will help them succeed in the music industry. SPC Career Outreach Specialist Rosaria Pipitone will be coordinating these Speaker Series events.
Find out more about our upcoming Speaker Series:
The Speaker Series Line-Up
The line-up features topics such as the use of music streaming as a source of income and what it is like to have “Managing Producer/Composer” as a designated career path.
Speaker Series 1: Generating Multiple Streams of Income in the Music Industry
On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Speaker Series kicks off with Jason Lee Bruns, owner and producer at Panout Music Group in Los Angeles. Bruns, a multi-percussionist, band leader, producer, educator and recording engineer will:
- share his career path
- explain why multiple streams of income are beneficial (with examples)
- share some words of wisdom
- talk about some of the nuts and bolts of owning a small business
Bruns has eight albums on his Panout Music Group production label. Additionally, his newest track “Cherry Avenue” was on the 58th Grammy Nomination ballot. Join us in HS 117 at the SP/G Campus from 12:30 – 2 p.m. to hear from Bruns.
Speaker Series 2: Making Money Off Your Music
Jorge Brea, the Founder and CEO of Symphonic Distributions, and Janette Berrios, the Director of Marketing for Symphonic Distribution, will present on Thursday, March 30, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in HS 117 at the SP/G Campus.
Brea started his career in the music industry at 16 as a DJ/producer. Now Symphonic Distribution has distributed 400,000 albums for more than 7,000 record labels worldwide, with offices in Tampa, New York City and Pakistan. Berrios is a passionate advocate for women in the music business.
Brea and Berrios’ presentation will focus on introducing music students and those looking to get into the profession to music distribution techniques and generating revenues through CD sales, streaming and music downloading to such brands as Apple Music, Spotify and Napster (formerly known as Rhapsody).
Speaker Series 3: A Day in The Life of a Music Producer/Composer
Have you ever wondered what life as a music producer/composer would be like? Steve Swenson, the producer of Audio/Music at HSN and the owner of Melody Creative, will present on what it is like to be a music producer/composer on Thursday, April 6, in HS 117 at the SP/G Campus from 12:30 – 2 p.m.
This informational session will provide music students and community members an opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of the music business with a successful producer/composer.
Your Invitation
Students, staff and community members are encouraged to attend this FREE series on how to succeed in the music industry, featuring working professionals and role models who will willingly share their recipes for success.
Encourage your music-loving family and friends to attend!