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Business Chops Workshop Set for November

Hollywood, CA (October 17, 2003)--"Business Chops for the Independent," a series of training workshops designed to bring fundamental business tools and understanding to music industry professionals, will hold its next event on Sunday, November 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA.

Executive coaches at the event will be John Stiernberg, music business consultant and author of Succeeding in Music; and Diane Rapaport, music industry guru and author of A Music Business Primer.

Special guest speakers include Andre Fischer, producer/musician/A&R (Lalah Hathaway, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole); Scott Matthews, producer/musician (Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash); Michael C. Ross, producer/mixer/engineer (Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Carlton, Mya); and John Wooler, producer/A&R (Siedah, Robben Ford, Eliades Ochoa).

Topics include:
* Aligning Your Creative, Financial and Personal Goals
* Developing a Three-Year Business Plan for Success
* Building a Marketing Plan that Rocks
* Thriving in Today's Music Industry
* The Artist Development Revolution
* Positioning Yourself as a Brand
* Checklist for Creating a Win-Win Label Deal

Attendees will receive valuable reference materials and discussion summaries. Doors open at 9 a.m. A complimentary continental breakfast and light lunch are included. Presenting sponsors are Guitar Center and GC Pro.

Tickets are $75 advance purchase, $95 at the door. To register, visit the website below, or call Succeeding in Music, 800-579-8003.

Business Chops
www.business-chops.com