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The MusicPro ’26 artist development conference, taking place at Musicians Institute March 27-29, announces new sessions, speakers and sponsors
Three-day networking and learning event for independent artists and music professionals features musicians and industry leaders providing key tools for those working on building a career in music
Hollywood, California – March 11, 2026 – A collection of music industry sponsors and over 50 speakers will come together at Musicians Institute in Hollywood on March 27-29, 2026, to provide artists and those who support them with information, interaction and inspiration. And, after posting 30+ conference sessions, receptions and special events to musicpro26.com, even more content and partnerships have been added. New sponsors include Hohner, Jimenez Guitars, Hercules Stands, Mapex Drums, IK Multimedia and Lurssen Mastering. New sessions include:
- Artificial Identity, with producer Oak Felder
- Ask The Agents, with United Talent Agency’s Brian Hill, John Lloyd Taylor and Alana Gitt
- How To Get Endorsement Deals, with Tim Pierce, Lindsay Love-Bivens, John Sinko, and Eric Walls
- Understanding Your Royalty Streams, with moderator CSUN Professor Andrew Surmani, the MLC’s Dae Bogan, SoundExchange’s Doug Cohn, and Peermusic’s Steve Torres
- How To Beat AI, with Bobby Owsinski and Craig Anderton
- Latin Music in America Today: Trends, Influence, and Opportunities, with Gilbert Reyes and Cheche Alara
- How To Master Your Music, with Lurssen Mastering
- Evolving Music Marketing Tools & Tactics to Reach, Engage and Grow Your Audience, with Jay Gilbert, Beni Stein of Innovation Syndicate, and Ryan Vaughn of Backline Creative
- An Introduction to SoundExchange, with Doug Cohn
The event has previously announced sessions with Neil Giraldo (Giraldo-Benatar), David Paich (the voice of Toto), RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier, former Jonas Entertainment CEO Phil Guerini, American Idol’s Peter Cohen, The Voice’s Dory Lobel, Gregg Bissonette, and many others.
In other MusicPro ’26 news, Warner Records’ Casey Campbell, Luminate’s Haley Jones and WMG/ADA’s Scott Miller have joined Jeff Green’s session on interpreting audience engagement, USC Professor Jeanine Cowen, Chair – Screen Scoring will moderate the panel on breaking into film and TV music, and indie artist Eliza Spear will debut her short-form documentary The Making Of: The Brooklyn Circus, filmed live on the streets of Brooklyn, about the recording of her new album.
Hosted by Give A Note Foundation - the 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to nurturing, growing, and strengthening music education opportunities, and with premier sponsors MusicPro Insurance and Pandora AMP, MusicPro ‘26 features panels, workshops, live interviews, keynotes, and more about achieving success in today’s music industry. The conference will also give artists the opportunity to network with fellow musicians and industry leaders. The full list of sessions, speakers, and sponsors can be found here.
To register for MusicPro ’26, go to musicpro26.com. MusicPro ‘26 is produced by Westchester Media.
For more, contact Jake Martin at jmartin@intunepartners.com.
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Photo caption: The MusicPro ’26 conference has announced more sessions, speakers and sponsors.About Give A Note Foundation:
Give A Note Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to engage and empower educators, inspire students, and expand the reach and impact of music education. Founded in 2011 with an initial investment from 21st Century Fox and TV show GLEE, and in cooperation with CMA Foundation, Radio Disney, and National Association for Music Education, Give A Note has awarded grants in excess of $1.5 million dollars. Give A Note delivers opportunities for students to become their best selves through learning and creating music. #MusicEdMatters. “Creating Better Humans Through Music."About MusicPro Insurance:
MusicPro Insurance Agency LLC was formed with a single charter – to provide convenient, affordable insurance to meet the needs of working music professionals. Since their launch in 2000, they have become the leading choice of music professionals for the protection of their musical instruments and equipment.About Pandora AMP:
Pandora AMP (Artist Marketing Platform) is a free, web-based suite of DIY tools designed for artists and curators to connect with fans, analyze data, and promote music on the Pandora streaming service. It enables users to boost spins, create artist messages, manage profiles, and gain insights into listener demographics.About Westchester Media
“Sister” to music education media company In Tune Partners, LLC, Westchester Media creates and supports educational content and media for professional musicians. Participating in the production of The ASCAP EXPO, the CD Baby DIY Musicians Conference, and The TAXI Road Rally, Westchester Media specializes in developing creative marketing opportunities that connect artists with the music industries.
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