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Welcome toIMMERSE\\2014

A little over fifteen years ago, something significant happened in my life. I attended this very conference. (Back then, it was located in Colorado). My life was blurry, confusing and I needed to hear a word from God. I knew God wanted me to be part of Christian music, but really didn’t know what to do, how to do it or even where to go. I’ll never forget sitting through hours and hours of classes taking an entire notebook full of words of wisdom from so many godly men and women. God was speaking to me at a volume I could never have imagined.

As you attend IMMERSE this week, note that there are three types of people here:

1 - Those who have a mountaintop experience - These folks take lots of notes. They look back later down the road and say attending the conference was a good experience. You listened, learned and will go back home with no earth-shattering change. Most of you will fall into this category.

2 - Those who have a memorial experience - Unfortunately there are many of you who will realize the music business isn’t for you. You may walk away from this conference and quit because you came to the realization this business isn’t for you, thus a memorial in your life starts here. While the truth may hurt, it also sets us free and enables us to find our real Kingdom gifts.

3 - Those who begin a movement - A small number of you may experience the birth of a Kingdom focused ministry this week. We are praying this week that God begins a MOVEMENT in your heart for His glory !

What will God do with you this week? What has he started? Come find me and share!

Chris ErlansonPresident, 168 ManagementChairman, IMMERSE Task Force

Welcome to Immerse! I know many of you had to press through obstacles to get here; but you made it and God has something important for you. We have done our best to create an atmosphere that will allow you to stretch beyond your norm and experience creativity in a new and fresh way.

We have designed Immerse to speak into the lives of Christian/Gospel music’s future leaders. This is an opportunity to create not conform. You will be challenged to articulate your calling and you will be pushed toward your unique creative identity. Learning first requires imitation but our future leaders must move on in order to be creative innovator.

I encourage you to get to know your fellow registrants and be open to share who you are and cheer each other on throughout the week. Be fearless and take advantage of the networking opportunities; ask lots of questions in the classes and embrace the diverse styles you will encounter. The GMA Staff and I are here to serve you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this a rich experience for you. I look forward to meeting each one of you.

Blessings,Jackie PatilloExecutive Director & President,Gospel Music Association Proverbs 29:25 (MSG) - The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.

Psalm 34:4 (MSG) - God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.

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Table of Contents2 Welcome Letter

6 GMA Staff & Volunteers

7 Sponsor Thank You’s

8 Campus Map

9 IMMERSE Schedule

19 Artists, Speakers, & Panelists

20 Event Info

22 Special Thanks

26 Glossary

One Steinway Place, lOng iSland city, ny 11105 • www.Steinway.cOm

k e y S t O t h e h e a r t O f w O r S h i P

Beautiful music enriches our lives,

opening our hearts and soothing

our souls. Since 1853, Steinway has

dedicated themselves to creating the

finest pianos in the world that deliver

this beautiful music to us. 

though there are many noble

purposes among musical performance,

the greatest form is worship. music

speaks to our hearts; Steinway

unlocks them with the keys of

worship. from traditional to

contemporary worship, small or large

church settings - Steinway has a

piano designed to fit right with your

church. we invite you to sing his

praises and let Steinway & Sons open

your heart with worship. 

for more information on Steinway’s

house of worship program,

please contact Peter wagner

at pwagner@steinway.com or

814-722-9635.

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LIVE in Nashville

PLAY in a Band

STUDY with renowned Faculty and Artists

SHOWCASE songs and performances for Christian Music Industry Representatives

INTERN in America’s most progressive Churches

CERTIFICATION program completed in 2 years

CAREER MINISTRY PLACEMENT assisted by professional ministry placement company

. . . all of this and many more experiences at the National Praise and Worship Institute

Visit us at NPWI.com to learn more about us.

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GMA Staff & VolunteersGMA StaffJackie Patillo

Executive Director & PresidentJustin Fratt Director of OperationsAlexandra Mohilowski Customer Care & Marketing CoordinatorWendy Stoneberger Customer CareHeather Peters Graphic Designer

Support Staff/VolunteersAlan Rasmussen Key VolunteerApril Manuel InternCarson Helton InternGene Ezell Key VolunteerLaTaevia Berry InternNicole Butikofer InternRoss Horstman Key VolunteerTodd Horst Key Volunteer

IMMERSE Task ForceChris Erlanson

168 Management/Chrmn. of IMMERSE Task ForceChris Blaney GOA Inc.Cindy Wilt Colville

Music Publishing ConsultantCraig Adams LifeWay WorshipDara Easterday 25 Artist AgencyJason Fowler Straight8EntertainmentJayme Thompson

WellHouse EntertainmentJennie Lee Riddle SongwriterJohn Lemonis SongwriterJohn J. Thompson Capitol CMG PublishingLori Lenz-Heiselman Biscuit Media GroupRenee Hardwick LifeWay WorshipSue C. Smith Songwriter

Songwriters Showcase CommitteeMatt Ewald Capitol CMG Pub./Chrmn. of Songwriters Showcase Comm.Kelly Garner Big Dog StudiosKerrie Hardwick Essential Music PublishingLeslie Roberts BMIMark Nicholas Simpleville Music Publishing

Rick Shelton Daywind Music PublishingStephen Duncan Centricity Music PublishingTrevor Mathieson Word Music Publishing

Board of DirectorsBrandon Heath Artist/SongwriterCharles Dorris Charles Dorris & Associates Chonda Pierce Creative Management and Productions, Inc.Chris Erlanson 168 ManagementChris Hauser Hauser PromotionsClarke Beasley National Quartet Convention, Inc.Deborah Evans Price Freelance JournalistDemetrus Alexander-Stewart CW EntertainmentEd Harper The Harper AgencyEd Leonard Daywind Music GroupEric Eitel Media ShoutGreg Bays Capitol CMG DistributionHoward Rachinski CCLIIan Eskelin SongwriterJames Ackerman Spinnaker Media Fund, LPJoe Moscheo John T. Benson, III Triad IIJohn Mullins SESACLes Beasley The Florida BoysLeslie Roberts BMILinda Klosterman TKO MarketingLynn Morrow Adams and Reese LLPMark Maxwell Entertainment AttorneyMartin Smith David C. CookMichael Martin ASCAPMichael Miller Salem Music NetworkMike Harland LifeWay WorshipMitch Peyser Time LifeDr. Randy Lowry Lipscomb UniversityRod Riley Word EntertainmentScott Brickell BrickHouse EntertainmentScott Fehrenbacher Grand Canyon University

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Sponsor Thank You’s

One Steinway Place, lOng iSland city, ny 11105 • www.Steinway.cOm

k e y S t O t h e h e a r t O f w O r S h i P

Beautiful music enriches our lives,

opening our hearts and soothing

our souls. Since 1853, Steinway has

dedicated themselves to creating the

finest pianos in the world that deliver

this beautiful music to us. 

though there are many noble

purposes among musical performance,

the greatest form is worship. music

speaks to our hearts; Steinway

unlocks them with the keys of

worship. from traditional to

contemporary worship, small or large

church settings - Steinway has a

piano designed to fit right with your

church. we invite you to sing his

praises and let Steinway & Sons open

your heart with worship. 

for more information on Steinway’s

house of worship program,

please contact Peter wagner

at pwagner@steinway.com or

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Buildings:Q LifeWay Plaza

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4-7 pm:Registration - Plaza Lobby

5-6:30 pm:Dinner - (on your own)

Monday

7-8 pm:Evening Worship Service - Van Ness

Travis Cottrell, Worship Leader, LifeWay’s Living Proof Live Conferences

8-8:30 pm:Introduce Small Group Captains & Create Groups - Van Ness

8:30-9:30 pm:Open Mic - Van Ness

8 am:Registration - Plaza Lobby

8:30 am:Exhibit Opens

9-10 am:Opening Session/Keynote Speaker & Worship - Van Ness

Speaker: Danny Gokey, BMG Recording Artist; Worship: People & Songs

10-10:20 am:Small Groups - Van Ness

10:30-11:30 am: ARTIST TRACK//Essentials: Exploding Past Your Vocal Limits - Van Ness

Brett Manning, Singing Success

SONG TRACK//Preparing to be Critiqued - CL42EF

John Lemonis, SongwriterSue C Smith, Songwriter

11:30-12:45 pm:NETWORKING LUNCH: Publishers & Songwriters (Meal Plan Ticket Required) - CL14-15

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Monday12:45-1:30 pm:reVIEWyou Orientation, Vocal Warm-up & Worship - CL42EF

Jennie Lee Riddle, SongwriterJayme Thompson, Wellhouse Entmt.Jeff Mathena, Jeff Mathena Studios

1-2 pm:SONG TRACK//Ministry Without Permission: Using your songs and your songwriting to serve the world - Nashville Room

Steve Siler, SongwriterGina Boe, SongwriterJoel Lindsey, SongwriterGlenn Green, SongwriterModerator: Sue Smith, Songwriter

WORSHIP TRACK//Songs the Church Sings: How to Plan for Your Worship Service - Crowe Room

Cliff Duren, Brentwood Baptist ChurchHope Darst, The Belonging Chad Hill, Gateway Community ChurchKirk Kirkland, Judson Baptist ChurchJonathan Allen, Grace ChapelModerator: Craig Adams, LifeWay Worship

ARTIST TRACK//Where Are They Now?: A very personal look at the artist development process - CL13

Stephen Leiweke, ProducerLoveCollide, IMMERSE 2013 ArtistErskin Anavitarte, IMMERSE 2013 Artist

1:30-6 pm:reVIEWyou//Songwriter - CL42E

reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer: Male - CL42C

reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer: Female - CL42A

reVIEWyou//Vocalist: Male - CL10

reVIEWyou//Vocalist: Female - CL08

2:10-3:10 pm: ARTIST & SONG TRACK//How to Get Your Music on Television & in Films - Crowe Room

John J. Thompson, Capitol CMG Pub.

BIZ TRACK//What is your Blueprint? How to Build a Successful Music Career - CL13

Blaine Barcus, Provident Music GroupTeresa Davis, The Paradigm CollectiveDavid Williams, Straight8EntertainmentDemetrus Alexander-Stewart, Wellspring EntertainmentModerator: Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association

3-4 pm:Artist Teaching Concert: Jonathan McReynolds - Van Ness

Jonathan McReynolds, Light Records Recording Artist

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4-5 pm:SONG TRACK//Taking Your Talents Directly to Market! - Nashville Room

Sheree Spoltore, Global Songwriters Network

BIZ TRACK//The Invisible Band (presented by Band In Hand)

Lee Bridges, MediaShout

5-6:30 pm:DINNER (on your own)

7-8 pm:Evening Concert: Jamie Grace, Capital Kings, Red Roots - Van Ness

Jamie Grace, Gotee Records Recording Artist; Capital Kings, Gotee Records Recording Artist; Red Roots, Red Hen Records Recording ArtistHosted by Danielle Kimmey, Fan.si

8-9 pm:IMMERSE Alumni Showcase - Van Ness

8 am:Registration - Plaza Lobby

9-10 am:Keynote & Worship - Van Ness

Speaker: Ed Stetzer, President, LifeWay Research Division; Worship: Austin Adamec, Provident Recording Artist

10:15-11 am:SONG TRACK//Essentials: The Fundamentals of Song Structure - Crowe Room

Joel Lindsey, Songwriter

ARTIST TRACK//The Four Things You MUST Know If You’re Onstage - CL42EF

Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Productions

11:10-12 pm:SONG TRACK//Essentials: Writing for Different Genres - Crowe Room

Moderator: Holly Zabka, Essential Music PublishingTony Wood, SongwriterLee Black, SongwriterRoger Ryan, Songwriter/Producer

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ARTIST TRACK//Essentials: How to Build an Award Winning Vocal Style - CL42EF

Brett Manning, Singing Success

12:10 - 1:10 pm:NETWORKING LUNCH: Demo Durby (Meal Plan Ticket Required) - CL14-15

1-2 pm:SONG TRACK//The Benefits of Rewriting - CL10

Kenna West, Songwriter

BIZ TRACK//Connecting the Dots: Building Your Fanbase - CL08

Jonathan Mason, Andy Needham BandTim Trudeau, Syntax CreativeJamie Jamgochian, Songwriter/ArtistModerator: Chris Erlanson, 168 Management

1-3 pm:Tom Jackson Productions One-on-Ones

1:20-6 pm:reVIEWyou//Songwriter - CL42E

reVIEWyou//Vocalist - CL42C

reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer - CL42A

2:10-3:10 pm:ARTIST TRACK//Redefining Success - Nashville Room

John J. Thompson, Capital CMG Publishing

WORSHIP TRACK//Worship Leadership Essentials - CL13

Craig Adams, LifeWay Worship

SONG TRACK//Writing Effective Lyrics - Crowe Room

Tony Wood, Songwriter

3:20-3:50 pm:Small Group Gathering - Van Ness

4-5 pm:SONG TRACK//Writing for Worship - CL13

Michael Farren, SongwriterJennie Lee Riddle, SongwriterStu G, SongwriterModerator: Sue C. Smith, Songwriter

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4-5 pm:ARTIST TRACK//Making Merch Work for You - CL10

Lisa Prisock, Company X Merchandise

BIZ TRACK//Legal & Financial Issues in the Music Industry: How to Manage Your Music - CL08

Brian Smith, BriBiz Entertainment & Financial Management; EJ Gaines - Waterford Law Group; Chris Vlahos, Riley Warnock & Jacobson; Moderator: Mark Maxwell

5-6:30 pm:DINNER (on your own)

7-8:30 pm:Evening Concert: BMI Songwriters Showcase - Van Ness

Featuring: Michael Farren, Kenna West, Seth Mosely, Mia Fieldes, Francesca Battistelli, Matthew West, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Matt Bronleewe, Cindy Morgan, Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Michael Tait, Don Poythress, Karen Peck, Matt Maher, Benji Cowart, Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Jason Roy, Jonathan Smith, Casey Brown, Mike Donehey

8:45-9:30 pm:IMMERSE Nights LIVE: Open Mic! - Van Ness

Wednesday

8-10 am:Registration - Plaza Lobby

9-10 am:Keynote & Worship - Van Ness

Speaker: Eddie Carswell, Newsong; Worship: Austin Adamec, Provident Recording Artist

10:15-11 am:BIZ TRACK//Essentials: Industry Leaders Unfiltered! - CL42EF

Rod Riley, Word Ent.; Laurie Anderson, True Artist Mgmt.; Mitchell Solarek, Maximum Artist Grp.; Phil Thornton, eOne Ent.; Moderator: Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association

SONG TRACK//Essentials: Writing Melody - CL42AB

Ian Eskelin, Songwriter/Producer

11:10-12 pm:BIZ TRACK//Essentials: Booking & Touring - Crowe Room

Chris Blaney, GOA, Inc.; Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor; Moderator: Dara Easterday, 25 Live

ARTIST TRACK//Conquering the Small Stage - CL42EF

Amy Wolter and Lang Bliss, Tom Jackson Productions

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12:10-1:10 pm:NETWORKING LUNCH: Mgrs & Record Labels (Meal Plan Ticket Required) - CL14-15

1-2 pm:WORSHIP TRACK//The Ezra Generation - Nashville Room

Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship

ARTIST TRACK//Unlock Your Brand: How to Represent Your Music Visually - CL10

Jan Cook, Jandy WorksOny Danchimah, Ony BeautyAllen Clark, Allen Clark Photography

1:20-6 pm:reVIEWyou//Songwriter - CL42E

reVIEWyou//Vocalist - CL42C

reVIEWyou//Artist-Writer - CL42A

SONG TRACK//Tapping into Your Creativity - CL08

Dave Clark, Lillenas Publishing Co.

2:10-3:10 pm:SONG TRACK//Decoding the Co-Writing Process - CL13

Sam Tinnez, SongwriterModerator: Sue C. Smith

ARTIST TRACK//Embracing Constructive Criticism - CL08

Rick Elias, Contemporary Music Center Tom Willet; Moderator: John J. Thompson, Capitol CMG Publishing

3:20-3:50 pm:Small Group Gathering - Van Ness

4-5 pm:WORSHIP TRACK//The Ezra Generation (cont.) - Nashville Room

Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship

SONG TRACK//The Production Process - Crowe Room

Wayne Haun, Songwriter/ProducerJordan Mohilowski, The Afters;Percy Bady, Songwriter/ProducerModerator: Sue Smith, Songwriter

5-6:30 pm:DINNER (on your own)

7-8:30pm:reVIEWyou Finals LIVE! - Van Ness

BIZ TRACK//Making Social Media Work for You - CL10

Tim Gerst, HitShop Records; Danielle Kimmey - Fan.si; Moderator: Jason Fowler, Straight8Entertainment

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Allen Clark Allen Clark PhotographyAmy Wolter Tom Jackson ProductionsBen Glover SongwriterBenji Cowart Songwriter Blaine Barcus Provident Music GroupBrandon Hays Essential Music PublishingBrett Manning Singing SuccessBrian Smith BriBiz Entertainment & Financial ManagementCapital Kings Gotee Records Recording ArtistCasey Brown SongwriterChad Hill Gateway Community ChurchChad Segura Meld MusicChris Blaney GOA, Inc.Chris Erlanson 168 ManagementChris Vlahos Riley Warnock & JacobsonCindy Morgan Songwriter Cliff Duren Brentwood Baptist ChurchCraig Adams LifeWay WorshipDanielle Kimmey Fan.siDanny Gokey BMG Recording ArtistDara Easterday 25 LiveDave Clark Lillenas PublishingDavid Garcia SongwriterDavid Williams Straight8EntertainmentDemetrus Alexander-Stewart Wellspring EntertainmentDevon Devries Big Yellow Dog MusicDon Poythress SongwriterEd Cash Songwriter/ProducerEd Stetzer President, LifeWay Research DivisionEddie Carswell NewsongEJ Gaines PathLight Music//Waterford Law GroupEric Copeland Creative SoulFrancesca Battistelli Word Records Recording ArtistGina Boe SongwriterGlenn Green SongwriterHolly Zabka Essential Music PublishingHope Darst The Belonging Ian Eskelin Songwriter/Producer

Jackie Patillo Gospel Music Association Jamie Grace Gotee Records Recording ArtistJamie Jamgochian Songwriter/ArtistJan Cook Jandy WorksJason Fowler Straight8EntertainmentJason Roy Building 429Jayme Thompson Wellhouse EntertainmentJeff Mathena Jeff Mathena StudiosJennie Lee Riddle SongwriterJoel Lindsey SongwriterJohn J. Thompson Capitol CMG PublishingJohn Lemonis SongwriterJonathan Allen Grace ChapelJonathan Mason Andy Needham BandJonathan McReynolds Light Records Recording ArtistJonathan SmithJordan Mohilowski The Afters; Songwriter/ProducerKaren Peck Karen Peck & New RiverKelly Garner Big Dog StudiosKenna West SongwriterKerrie Hardwick Essential Music PublishingKirk Kirkland Judson Baptist ChurchLang Bliss Tom Jackson ProductionsLaurie Anderson True Artist ManagementLee Black SongwriterLisa Prisock Company X MerchandiseMark Maxwell Entertainment AttorneyMark Nicholas Simpleville Music Matt Bronleewe Producer/SongwriterMatt Ewald Capitol CMG PublishingMatt Maher Provident Music Group Recording ArtistMatthew West Sparrow Records Recording Artist Mia Fieldes SongwriterMichael Farren SongwriterMike Donehey 10th Avenue North

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When do I need to wear my name badge?All day, everyday - your badge allows you to get into sessions, competitions and evening concerts.

Oops - I lost my name badge, what do I do?Stop by the main customer service desk and the kind folks will replace your lost badge. Cost for replacement is $25.

How will I know if a class or speaker changes?Change happens – so if a location or teacher gets revised, an announcement will be made during the morning general session.

I have a request and need to talk to a GMA rep – how do I find them?The GMA staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Stop by the main customer service desk and they will do their best to touch base with a staff member.

I’d like to purchase additional tickets to the event concerts, how do I do that?Tickets for open seats can be purchased at the customer service desk in the LifeWay plaza lobby.

REMINDER: Standing in line is not normally pleasant. Please do not cut in or save positions for friends in concert or session lines. We appreciate your consideration of others.

Event Info

Mike Harland LifeWay WorshipMike Murray Integrity Music PublishingMike Snider William Morris EndeavorMitchell Solarek Maximum Artist GroupOny Danchimah Ony BeautyPercy Bady Songwriter/ProducerPhil Thornton eOne EntertainmentRed Roots Red Hen Records Recording ArtistRichie Fike SongwriterRick Elias Contemporary Music Center Rick Shelton Daywind Music PublishingRod Riley Word EntertainmentRoger Ryan Songwriter/ProducerSam Tinnez SongwriterScott Cash Songwriter Seth Mosely Songwriter

Sheree Spoltore Global Songwriters NetworkStephen Leiweke ProducerSteve Siler SongwriterStu G SongwriterSue C. Smith SongwriterTeresa Davis The Paradigm CollectiveTim Gerst HitShop RecordsTim Trudeau Syntax CreativeTom Willet Independent Music ProfessionalTony Wood SongwriterTravis Cottrell Worship Leader, LifeWay’s Living Proof Live ConferencesTravis Ryan SongwriterTrevor Mathieson Word EntertainmentWayne Haun Songwriter/Producer

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Special ThanksJudges & MentorsAnthony SkinnerBenji CowartBrad RossBrandon ColinsChad CarouthersCharity GayleChris ErlansonCraig Adams

David GentilesJayme ThompsonJeany AlexanderJennie Lee RiddleJeff MathemaLuke CyrusMagen ThurmanMarcy Each

Mark HosneyMicah TylerMike MurrayRandall BayneSean CarterSteven DuncanTravis Ryan

Platinum Members

Gold Members

Silver MembersWord EntertainmentLone Oak EntertainmentHadley Music GroupPrince of Peace ProductionsRedeemed Records, Inc.Sunset Gallery MusicVictory World OutreachKaren Hornsby Ministries, Inc.Double EdgeSword RecordssWBGR Online RadioX-tratainment, Inc.Forerunner MusicEturnal Entertainment, LLC

Supporting MembersMediaCompleteHauser PromotionsPitchy Women Music GroupVocal Motion Six (VMSIX)

ABS Entertainment

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An onsite-only special price of $79 is available only for IMMERSE 2014 attendees.

Register anytime during the event to lock in this rate!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Name: ____________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State: _________ Zip: ________

Email: ____________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________ Date of Birth ___ / ___ / ___

PAYMENT INFORMATION

_____ Pay in Full: $79 (includes $20 non-refundable deposit)

_____ Payment Plan: Deposit $20; Remaining balance of of

$59 will be due on Dec. 5. Payment must be made by credit or

debit card. Not processed until June 26.

__________ Total Paid

Card Type: _________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: _______________________________________

Exp. Date: ________________ Security Code: _______________

Billing Address: ____________________________________________

Name on Card: ____________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Turn your completed form in to the GMA Customer Service booth in the lobby!

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GlossaryThe difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between “lightning” and a “lightning bug”. – Mark Twain

A&R – Artist and Repertoire Job title at a record company. This person is responsible for signing new artists, developing artists already on their roster, and identifying songs the artists should record.

Administration Financial, copyright, and contractual work necessary in the life of a song.

AFTRA – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists A union for singers, actors, announcers, narrators, jingle performers, and sound-effect artists.

Artist Any singer, instrumentalist, or other performer who contributes to a recording.

ASCAP – The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers A nonprofit Performing Rights Organization (PRO)

AssignmentWhen a copyright is transferred from one publishing house to another

AuthorThe creator of a work. It can be artistic, literary, dramatic, or musical.

Blanket licenseA license issued by a performing rights society authorizing the public performance of all the songs in the society’s catalog.

BMI – Broadcast Music, Inc.A nonprofit performing rights organization (PRO)

Compulsory mechanical licenseAllows anyone to record and distribute any previously commercially released song as long as the mechanical license rates established by law are paid to the copyright owner.

CopyrightThe legal ownership of a song. This ownership gives the right to reproduce the work, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, to distribute copies of the work, to perform the work, and to display the copyrighted work. A writer may assign some or all of these rights to a music publisher to allow them to issue licenses and collect royalties on his/her behalf.

Copyright infringement When anyone uses all or part of a copyrighted work without authorization.Copyright noticeThe copyright owner’s name, year of creation, and the copyright symbol (©) printed on a published work to give notice that a copyright (ownership) exists.

CoverA recording by an artist other than the one who originally recorded the song.

CutA recording of a song that is commercially available to the public.

DemoA professional recording used to demonstrate a song to potentially interested publishers or artists. This is generally a better recording than a work tape and most often includes full production that resembles how a finished master would sound.

Exclusive publishing agreementA written contract allowing a music publisher to publish all works created by a songwriter during a specified period of time.

FolioA collection of songs

GMA – The Gospel Music AssociationAn association created for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of gospel music. Trade membership is available to those who earn a portion of their living by writing gospel music or working for a company involved in gospel music. Associate membership is available to anyone who supports or is interested in this music.

Harry Fox AgencyA provider of rights management and collector and distributor of mechanical license fees on behalf of music publishers

LicenseA legal authorization from the copyright holder allowing someone to use a song.

Master or master tapeA finished, fully-produced, professional recording that is ready to be manufactured and distributed to the general public.

Mechanical licenseThe license required when someone wants to record someone else’s song. It is granted by song

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administration companies and publishers. Payment is due to the copyright holder, based on duplication numbers at the time the license is granted and at intervals thereafter.

Mechanical royaltyThe royalty payable to the publisher (owner of the copyright) for a mechanical license. Usually specified in the United States as so many cents per copy made (even if not sold).

NARAS - National Academy of Recording Arts and SciencesAn organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers, and other recording professionals. NARAS is commonly known as The Recording Academy, often recognized for the GRAMMY awards

PRO - Performing Rights OrganizationAn organization that licenses songs for performances and collects royalties for those performances, such as radio, TV, and film. In the U.S., the three PROs are Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and Society of European Songwriters, Authors and Composers (SESAC).

Performance royaltyPaid to writers, publishers, and artists when their songs are performed live in concert or broadcast on radio, TV, the internet or in a cinema. These royalties are collected and distributed on behalf of writers and publishers by PROs.

PitchTo play a song for people who are seeking material (i.e. artists, producers, A&R reps, film and music directors, etc) in hopes of persuading them to record/use the song.

ProducerThe person who oversees the recording project and is responsible for the overall sound and artistic success of an album. A producer often chooses the songs an artist will record, decides on instrumentation and arrangements, and may work with many artists and record companies.

Professional managerAn employee in a publishing house who is responsible for placing the songs in his company’s catalog with artists. Also called a creative director or plugger.

Public domain A recording or composition that is free of copyright protection because the song’s term of copyright has expired. The song is available for use by anyone.

Publisher A person or company who acts as a song’s promoter and seeks to maximize the circulation of a song to the public through recordings, film, TV, print, the internet, etc. A song’s publisher exercises control of the copyright.

Record company or label The company that is responsible for funding, recording, manufacturing and promoting an artist’s album.

RoyaltyThe income earned by a song and paid to the copyright owner(s). The three main types of royalties are mechanical, performance, and synchronization.

SESAC - Society of European Stage Authors and Composers It is the smallest of the three performing rights organizations.

Single song contract An agreement between a publisher and a songwriter for an individual song only.

Song pluggerThe person who actively pitches songs to A&R reps, producers, artists, managers, etc. in an attempt to get the song cut. Song pluggers who work for a publishing company pitch only the songs in the publisher’s catalog. Independent song pluggers may represent several writers.

Staff writerA songwriter who, by contract, writes exclusively for one publisher.

StructureA formula or pattern within a song that listeners are comfortable with and can relate to. Example: Verse, Chorus, Verse Chorus, Bridge, Chorus

Synchronization royalty Paid to writers and publishers when their songs are synchronized with visual media, such as TV, film, videos and commercials.

Unsolicited Material that is given or supplied without being requested.

VenueA place where live music is performed.

Work tapeA rough demonstration recording of a song.

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