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Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) shows off his GRAMMYs on the Hill® award to visiting music producers at "On The Record" — a Recording Academy event bringing together Congressional leaders together with music makers to discuss music industry issues of intellectual property on Tuesday, July 26 on Capitol Hill. Pictured from L to R: Producer Scott Hendricks, P&E Wing Sr. Executive Director Maureen Droney, producer Matt Serletic, producer David Kahne, Rep. Howard Coble, producer Adam Anders, Recording Academy Vice President Advocacy & Government Relations Daryl Friedman, producer Ray Benson, producer Johnny K.

Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of The Recording Academy® / Wireimage.com © 2011. Photographed by Kris Connor

 









 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


THE RECORDING ACADEMY® PRODUCERS & ENGINEERS WING® PRESENTS MUSIC PRODUCTION ADVOCACY EVENT ON CAPITOL HILL


GRAMMYs on the Hill® Event Titled "On The Record" Brings GRAMMY®-Winning Producers and Members of Congress Together to Discuss Music Industry Issues


SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 29, 2011)On Tuesday, July 26, in a first-of-its-kind event, The Recording Academy® (www.grammy.com) and its Producers & Engineers Wing® brought music producers together with Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill for a day that included meetings, a panel discussion and musical demonstrations. The event addressed important industry issues while also providing insight into the essential role that producers and engineers play in the music recording process.  The day's activities were part of The Academy's DC-based GRAMMYs on the Hill® initiative.

 

The broad-based delegation of producers included Adam Anders (Glee), Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson, Suzy Boguss), Scott Hendricks (Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson), Johnny K. (3 Doors Down, Disturbed, Staind), David Kahne (Bangles, Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor) and Matt Serletic (Santana/Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty, Collective Soul) and met with a cross-section of Congressional leadership including Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.), Chair and Vice Chair, respectively of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet. The group also met with Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.). Discussions focused on intellectual property, performance rights, the economic and cultural importance of music, and the changing landscape of the recording industry. 

 

"We are thrilled with the outcome of the first-ever 'On The Record' event on Capitol Hill geared specifically to producers and engineers. This is a huge milestone for us, to be able to meet with key Congressional influencers and educate them about the important role of the people who work behind the scenes to create music, as well as to discuss issues, such as the protection of intellectual property, that affect all music creators," said Maureen Droney, Sr. Executive Director of The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing. "This reinforces and continues our mission to improve the lives and livelihoods of music makers."

 

The noontime panel was held before a standing-room-only crowd that included Rep. Conyers, Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) and Rep. Coble. Moderated by Recording Academy Vice President of Advocacy & Government Relations Daryl Friedman, the panelists delved into the art, craft and process of recording, from discovering and developing talent, to finding songs and matching them with artists, the impact of digital technologies, and the skills required for getting great performances and helping artists to connect with their audience. They also shared examples of their work that showed the evolution of several hit songs from demo to finished product. 

 

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Photo Caption: Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) shows off his GRAMMYs on the Hill® award to visiting music producers at "On The Record" — a Recording Academy event bringing together Congressional leaders together with music makers to discuss music industry issues of intellectual property on Tuesday, July 26 on Capitol Hill. Pictured from L to R: Producer Scott Hendricks, P&E Wing Sr. Executive Director Maureen Droney, producer Matt Serletic, producer David Kahne, Rep. Howard Coble, producer Adam Anders, Recording Academy Vice President Advocacy & Government Relations Daryl Friedman, producer Ray Benson, producer Johnny K.

Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of The Recording Academy® / Wireimage.com © 2011. Photographed by Kris Connor

 

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and aYouTube channel subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys.

 

Currently more than 6,000 professionals comprise The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing, which was established for producers, engineers, remixers, manufacturers, technologists, and other related creative and technical professionals in the recording field. This organized voice for the recording community addresses issues that affect the craft of recorded music, including the development and implementation of new technologies, technical guidelines and recommendations, and archiving and preservation initiatives. For more information, please visit www.producersandengineers.com.

 


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