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THE REAL DEAL IF FOR REAL

The HMMA presents:  The Real Deal A one day power packed music industry event where top music execs acquire music and place it into high level projects that otherwise might not be available to the independent artist and composer communities. Placements will be taking place LIVE FROM THE STAGE – DAY OF EVENT! Sunday APRIL 10, 2011 9am-6pm – The Highlands, Hollywood, CA This unprecedented event is limited to 100 in-person attendees. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW Can’t be there in Person? the HMMA also offers an option for those that cannot be there in person.  We call it “Remote…
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AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

Finally, a music industry event where you get deals – not lip service! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE                Get Tickets Now HMMA presents “The Real Deal” – A one day power packed music industry event where top music execs are there to acquire your music and place it into high level projects that would normally takes years of schmoozing to get into. HMMA puts you into the time machine of success so you can have it now. Premiere panels, professional one-on-one mentoring, instructional workshops and unprecedented opportunities to include: • Head of Music at Weinstein Co. will…
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A MUST READ IF YOU ARE IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS

Need a last minute gift idea for the aspiring musician?? Are you a musicians and want to buy a gift for yourself? From Monday the 20th through Thursday the 23rd, I am offering a consulting and book special for the holidays. Buy a 75.00 gift certificate at click here and you can get a one hour consult by phone or in person (if you are near by Seattle) and a copy of The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business sent to you. This is a $150.00 value at half price for till Thursday. For more information on the…
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Minnesota Mom Hit With $1.5 Million Fine for Downloading 24 Songs

What’s the value of a song? Jammie Thomas-Rasset has spent the last few years in court debating that question. The Minnesota mother of four is being penalized for illegally downloading and sharing 24 songs on the peer-to-peer file-sharing network Kazaa in 2006, but how much she owes the record labels has been in question. The jury in her third trial has just ruled that Thomas-Rasset should pay Capitol Records $1.5 million, CNET reports, which breaks down to $62,500 per song. It’s a heavy penalty considering the 24 tunes would only cost approximately $24 on iTunes, which was Thomas-Rasset’ argument, too.…
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WOODSTOCK CREATOR ARTIE KORNFELD

Artie is going to be presented with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” on November 18, 2010. The Award is being given to him by Hollywood Music & Media Awards.  The event is being held at the Kodak Theater Complex. It is the first of it’s kind to be presented  from HMMA. Unfortunately Artie is unable to… attend the Awards due to other obligations. Shon Kornfeld, Artie’s son will be accepting the Award on his Father’s behalf. And Artie will have a taped acceptance for everyone. This is a long over due acknowledgment. For all of you in the Music Industry, please…
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THREE OF OUR ARTISTS NOMINATED FOR HMMA AWARDS

Nominated for this years Hollywood Music & Media Awards. Bryan Brown http://www.iambryanbrown.com Karmina http://www.karmina.com/music.html and Young Bloods http://www.myspace.com/youngbloodsband Congrats to them all.

Minnesota Mom Hit With $1.5 Million Fine for Downloading 24 Songs Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 10:38am PDT by Daniel Kreps in Amplifier

What’s the value of a song? Jammie Thomas-Rasset has spent the last few years in court debating that question. The Minnesota mother of four is being penalized for illegally downloading and sharing 24 songs on the peer-to-peer file-sharing network Kazaa in 2006, but how much she owes the record labels has been in question. The jury in her third trial has just ruled that Thomas-Rasset should pay Capitol Records $1.5 million, CNET reports, which breaks down to $62,500 per song. It’s a heavy penalty considering the 24 tunes would only cost approximately $24 on iTunes, which was Thomas-Rasset’ argument, too.…
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