The Center For Music and Arts Entrepuenership

Michael Rothchild, the president of Landslide Records, talks about his job and about the state of the music industry today.

Dino Parades, VP of A & R for American Records, talks about common mistakes made by bands and other people in the industry.

Robert Reynolds discusses how the artist achieves success. He defines success in the music business as making enough money to make a living and working with artists you enjoy. He stresses that a good education and business knowledge are a part of the formula. He also comments that the positions most needed in the industry are those that expose people to a wider variety of music, such as radio.

Musician Shannon McNally visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss her experiences in the music industry -- her signing to Capitol Records, how she approaches recording an album, what her support team does for her career, and much more.

Musician Shannon McNally visits Loyola University to talk about her experiences as an artist signed to Capitol Records.

Andy Allen, president of Alternative Distribution Alliance, talks with students about distribution and marketing in the music business today.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, shares his thoughts on the iPods dominance of the portable digital player market, and features that have made the device so successful.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell discusses the key habits and character traits that will help ensure you have a long and fulfilling career working in the music business.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell shares his thoughts on U2s decision to partner with Apple, Inc. to partner with apple to allow their album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb to ship preloaded on some iPods.