BTW 2018 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

5:00pm — 6:00pm
Check-In / In-Person Registration / Networking

6:00pm — 6:15pm
Chris Franczek - Welcome & Introductions

6:15pm — 7:15pm
Roy Elkins - Make a Living, Making Music

7:15pm — 8:45pm
Sandy Gennaro - Opening Keynote - Beating the Drums and Beating the Odds

8:45pm — 9:00pm
Roy Elkins - Opening Night Wrap Up

9:00am — 10:00am
Fett - Setting Up a QUALITY Home Studio Without Breaking the Bank
Jim Reith - Composition for Advertising
Nancy Moran - Breaking Through the Blocks That Hold You Back

10:15am — 11:15am
Craig Anderton - Modern Songwriting Methods with Music Software
Ken Vandevrie - Composition for Television
Sandy Gennaro - B.E.A.T.S - Belief, Enthusiasm, Attitude, Tenacity, and Service

11:30am — 12:30pm
Fett - Studio Skills for Women (and Men Who Work w/ Women)
Matt Smith - Composition for Licensing
Beth Kille - Songwriting 101

12:45pm — 1:45pm
Craig Anderton - Microphones: Everything You Need to Know
Music Publishing Panel w/ Ken Vandevrie, Matt Smith, and Mike Huberty
Shawndell Marks - Songwriting 102

2:00pm — 3:00pm
Chris Taylor - Production Techniques
Emily White - The Modern Music Industry: From Recording to Release
Songwriting Panel w/ Beth Kille, Diana Williamson, and Shawndell Marks - Moderated by Nancy Moran
Fett - VIP Session - Anatomy of a Mix

3:15pm — 4:15pm
Derrick Floyd - Production Techniques with IK's Total Studio 2 MAX
D-Teck - Interview with an A&R Director and Talent Scout - Interviewed by ShaH Evans
Nancy Moran - Developing Your Time Management Superpowers
Chris Taylor - VIP Session

4:30pm — 5:30pm
Bill Collins - Acid - Sound Forge - Vegas
Emily White - Touring Effectively
Diana Williamson - 101 Songwriting Tips
Derrick Floyd - VIP Session - Chasing the Impossible

5:45pm — 6:45pm
Producer Feedback Panel at Paradyme Productions w/ Chris Taylor, Fett, and Jake Johnson - Moderated by Craig Anderton (Attendance Limited)
Radio Panel w/ Jonathan Suttin, Randy Hawke, and Sybil Augustine

9:00am — 10:00am
Fett - Fett's Top 12 Pro Recording Tips
Andy Wallman - How Branding Can Help Your Band
Nancy Moran - Ten Essential Elements You Need to Book Better Gigs
Diana Williamson - VIP Session - What's Your Message?

10:15am — 11:15am
Michael Boddicker - Talking About the Hits
Dexter Patterson - Social Media 101: Secrets to Success
Derrick Floyd - Production Techniques with IK's Total Studio 2 MAX
Craig Anderton - VIP Session - Great Vocals at Home

11:30am - 12:30pm
Michael Boddicker - Talking About the Hits (Continued)
Web Presence and Social Media Panel w/ Andy Wallman, Dexter Patterson, Elizabeth Galewski, and Ty Christian - Moderated By Ellen Stanley
Fett - Pro Secrets to Producing Killer Mixes in Your Studio
Nancy Moran - VIP Session - Performance Makeovers

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Butch Vig - The Evolution of a Song
Elizabeth Galewski - PR and Media Engagement for Your Band
Beth Russell - Do This, Not That: Arts Law for Music 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Butch Vig - The Evolution of a Song (Continued)
Dexter Patterson - Social Media 102: How Musicians Earn Money Online
DJ Pain 1 - Creating Beats
Beth Russell - VIP Session - More Do This, Not That: Arts Law for Music 102

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Craig Anderton - Mastering in your DAW
Ty Christian - Crowdfunding Your Music
Chris Taylor - Diversifying Your Income As a Recording Engineer
Michael Boddicker - VIP Session - Q&A

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sue Baker - The Story of Les Paul
Billy Holland - Artist Management
Jim Brandmeier - Bands & Brands
Derrick Floyd - VIP Session - Chasing the Impossible

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Chris Taylor - Audio Engineering Society of Wisconsin Hall of Fame Awards
Engineering Feedback Panel at Audio for the Arts w/ Audrey Martinovich, Buzz Kemper, and Fett - Moderated by Craig Anderton (Attendance Limited)

9:00am — 10:00am
ShaH Evans - Artist Management and Booking
Derrick Holt - Audio Professionals as Teaching Artists
Craig Anderton - High Resolution Audio - So What?
Nancy Moran - VIP Session - Nurturing Your Creativity

10:15am — 11:15am
Mike Huberty - Getting the Most Out of Broadjam
Fostering Diverse & Inclusive Music Communities Panel w/ Elyse Clouthier, Huan-Hua Chye, Jonathan Brown, and Sarah Akawa - Moderated by Emily Mills
Audrey Martinovich - Engaging Fans Through Podcasting
Fett - VIP Session - Taking Your Live Sound to the Next Level

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bud Snyder - Interview with The Allman Brothers Band Engineer
Barbe McMillen - Music Therapy: The Power of Music on Body and Mind

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Billy Holland & Charlie Goldstone - Management and Promotion Movers & Shakers - Moderated By Craig Anderton

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Michael Boddicker and Butch Vig - Closing Keynote - Conversation with Grammy Winners - Moderated By Craig Anderton

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Roy Elkins - Conference Wrap Up