Break into the Biz

Attention Oklahoma musicians! This weekend could be your ticket to success in the music business!

Box Talent's very own Jeff Scheel is part of a panel of industry experts for two "Oklahoma Music Business 101" events in Oklahoma this weekend. Jeff has been in the music business for 25 years and knows both the artist and the business side of the industry. He is best known as the lead singer for Gravity Kills, a St. Louis based band popular in the 90's. Box Talent Agency is lucky to have his expertise as a part of our company and is excited to see him as a panel member for this event. Jeff also has his own blog on which he writes about the issues that bands face in the industry. Check it out at www.jeffscheel.blogspot.com.

The "Oklahoma Music Business 101" events will take place in Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 26th and in Tulsa on Sunday, March 27th. Both are from 1pm to 5pm. The OKC event will take place at Blue Door (28th and McKinley) and the Tulsa event will take place at The Ivey (33rd and Peoria).

Other panel members include Jay Shanker, a Yale/NYU Law graduate who has practiced entertainment law in Los Angeles and Oklahoma, music producer Chris Freels, entertainment attorney Tomy McDonald, and Matt Stansberry, a musician who also has experience in the business side of the music industry. The events will cover a number of relevant topics like the music industry landscape, contract basics, how to get your music recorded and out there, publishing & licensing, touring, merchandising, management, and marketing. Take at look at www.okmusicbiz101.com for more detailed information.

The music business is always changing and growing, especially in Oklahoma. Don't miss out on all of the great insider information that these events will offer. For any and every musician in Oklahoma this is a MUST for guaranteed success!

Get your ticket now because space is limited to the first 100 registrants. Tickets are $25 at the door and $20 in advance. Working musicians must bring provide a CD at check-in to pay only $15 and students who provide a student ID at check in will pay only $10.

Hope to see you there!