MMF & MRC News

Publishing Panel Announced

John Thompson Bio

John J. Thompson has been involved in the music industry for nearly twenty years. In 1989, at the age of 19, Thompson founded True Tunes Etc, in Wheaton Illinois. True Tunes became “ground zero” for the emerging underground of faith-fueled modern music, eventually launching an internationally distributed magazine (True Tunes News) and mail-order company, and a concert venue (Upstairs At True Tunes). After leaving the True Tunes staff in 2000, Thompson accepted a position Marketing Coordinator for Cornerstone Festival. Along the way he also built a solid reputation as a music critic and feature writer for many publications including CCM Magazine, HM Magazine, Christianity Today and Christian Musician. Thompson has been the Director of Creative and Copyright Development for EMI CMG Publishing since early 2007 where he oversees A&R, Film and TV Promotions, Print Music, Artist Development, Lyric Licensing and Archives.

In the studio events

Production Using Rewire, Standalones, and VST’s In Protools 1 of 4

Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Producers and/or engineers interested in taking their music to the next level. This first of four workshops will focus on the basics of how to integrate production software. Be prepared to learn how to edit or create using protools with rewire, reason, different vst instruments, and standalone production software. Please all producers and engineers be sure to bring any materials you may want to assess or cover in this process.This event will take place at The Memphis Music Resource Center on Thursday, April 26th, from 6:30-8:30 pm. RSVP today at http://production1of4-eorg.eventbrite.com/

In The Studio with Premo D’Anger

Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us for an “In The Studio” session with artist/musician/producer Premo D’Anger. We will take a in depth look at how to create industry standard productions using virtual instruments and commonly used recording software such as Logic and Protools.  Producers and songwriters are encouraged to attend to learn various techniques of how to create songs from scratch and get a great understanding of what is needed to take their production to a professional level. There will be a Q&A portion at the end of the session and we will also discuss how to efficiently balance a musical career and touring, while being a dedicated producer.Premo is the musical director for Justin Timberlake’s Tennman/ Interscope signed recording artist FREESOL. He has been able to tour and share the stage with a musical gumbo of artists like Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, The Foo Fighters, Elton John, Lady Antebellum, Diddy, TPain, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Gnarls Barkley and of course, Justin Timberlake to name a few.  He has also had the pleasure of working alongside great super producers such as Cool n Dre (Fat Joe, Game, Queen Latifah), Mike Elizondo (Dr Dre, Eminem, 50 cent), Dave Tozer (John Legend, The Roots, Musiq Soulchild), Jim Jonsin (Lil Wayne, T.I., B.O.B) and Printz Board (Black Eyed Peas). From each one of these experiences he has taken and applied them to create his own unique musical style and sound. When he isn’t on the road, Premo works to develop artists through his imprint The Danger Zone.

 If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at (901) 527-1029 or via e-mail at isaac@memphismeansmusic.com

What you’ve been missing

If you haven’t been to a workshop recently at the Music Resource Center, you’ve missed a lot! Here are recaps of two recent workshops at the MRC.
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