I just got back from my first pre-conference mixer at Cibo. Talked to a bunch of fascinating, interesting, and very talented folks. I can see that the competition is going to be tough, and that’s just the way I hoped it would be as any wins will be all the sweeter. At the same time, I’ve enjoyed the folks I’ve met so far and look forward to developing friendships and professional relationships with several of them that I hope will last for many years.
One of the contacts I’ve made so far was a Creative Coordinator with a small music publishing company in LA that pitches music for movies and television. He is one of the industry professionals to whom presentations are being made all weekend. His online bio says he’s one of only 3 people in this small publishing company who decide which clients they take on and let go. Part of his job is pitching the creations of his firm’s clients to Supervisors in television. All music genres.
As he wasn’t one of the producers that I’m scheduled to present our demos to this weekend I consider this to be a lucky encounter and decided to make the most of it. He said he is interested in talking to songwriters who aren’t performing artists. Nearly all of the songwriters that I’ve met so far also appear to be performing artists, so what Denis and I do is apparently relatively rare. I said we’re writers not performers and offered our demos to him, which he appeared to appreciate getting and thanked me for them.
I’ve heard that most songwriters don’t get a single Demo into the hands of a music industry exec/rep at these conferences, so I feel good that we’re already ahead of the game and the conference hasn’t even started yet. It begins tomorrow morning and goes through late Sunday afternoon.
I’m looking forward to it.
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What an amazing journey you’ve begun. I can’t wait to read the next installment!
Thank you, Maxie. I’m glad that you find the journey of interest and I have added the next installment.
Wow! That’s awesome, Russ. So glad this lucky break happened for you. Regardless of what happens, this is a great moment to celebrate!