Category Archives: Partnership

Senior Seminar – Dino Gankendorff


Dino Gankendorff, who represents some of the major performing acts from New Orleans, talks about the Legal Issues with bands.

Working as a Film or Television Producer


Anthony Dominici, a veteran cinematographer, director of photography and film/TV producer, explains what a producer does, what their role is in a project, and how to become one.

Jazz Legend Ron Carter on Working with Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest


Legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter shares some recollections of collaborating with rap producer Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest.

Loyola University Forum with Terence Blanchard


Grammy award winning musician and composer Terence Blanchard, his manager Robin Burgess, and tour manager Vincent Bennett speak to students at Loyola University.

Chris Blackwell on the Risks and Rewards of Distribution Partnerships


Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, discusses with a group of students at Loyola University, New Orleans the benefits and risks that independent labels face when choosing whether to enter a distribution partnership with a larger company.

Chris Blackwell on Working with Bob Marley


Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, shares with a group at Loyola University, New Orleans how he came to work with Bob Marley, what it was like working with him, and discusses Marleys impact on music and on the world as a whole.

Chris Blackwell on U2 and Digital Cross-Promotion


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.

How to Get Your Band’s Career Started the Right Way


Producer, musician and label owner George Howard advises aspiring musicians on the steps they need to take now, in order to ensure future success and stability. He discusses such things as the need to copyright your songs, how to register with a performing rights organization, how to build a fan base, and more in short, everything youll need to have accomplished by the time you sit down to bargain with a record label.