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Pictured L-R: The Recording Academy® Washington, D.C. Chapter Executive Director Wendi Cherry; Steering Committee member, co-chair of D.C.'s P&E Committee and moderator Richard James Burgess; artist, producer and D.C. P&E Wing Committee co-chair Yoko K; Steering Committee co-chair James McKinney; producer Sylvia Massy; P&E Wing Senior Executive Director Maureen Droney; Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar; and engineer/producer Leslie Ann Jones. Photo courtesy of The Recording Academy/WireImage.com/Paul Morigi. Photo by Paul Morigi. © 2013.
Pictured L-R: Steering Committee member, co-chair of D.C.'s P&E Committee and moderator Richard James Burgess; artist, producer and D.C. P&E Wing Committee co-chair Yoko K; Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar; producer Sylvia Massy; P&E Wing Senior Executive Director Maureen Droney; and engineer/producer Leslie Ann Jones. Photo courtesy of The Recording Academy/WireImage.com/Paul Morigi. Photo by Paul Morigi. © 2013.









 

 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


The Recording Academy® Washington, D.C. Chapter and Producers & Engineers Wing® Present "In The Studio: A Woman's Point of View"

The Event, Held in Collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Offered Unique Points of View from Top Female Recording Professionals on Opportunities and Challenges
 in Today's Music Industry


SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 15, 2013) — On the evening of Tuesday, March 26, 2013, The Recording Academy® Washington, D.C. Chapter and the Producers & Engineers Wing®, in association with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, held the event "In The Studio: A Woman's Point of View" at D.C.'s Rasmuson Theater at the National Museum of the American Indian. Panelists included Emily Lazar, GRAMMY®-nominated mastering engineer and president of New York mastering house The Lodge; Leslie Ann Jones, GRAMMY-Winning engineer and Director of Music Recording & Scoring at Skywalker Sound; Sylvia Massy, GRAMMY-nominated producer; Yoko K, artist/producer and D.C. P&E Wing Committee co-chair; and Maureen Droney, Sr. Executive Director of The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing. Attendees were treated to a lively discussion, as they gained knowledge and insight about music production and a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges in the music industry today. The event was moderated by Richard James Burgess, P&E Wing Steering Committee member and co-chair of Washington, D.C.'s P&E Committee.

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Photo Caption 1: Pictured L-R: The Recording Academy® Washington, D.C. Chapter Executive Director Wendi Cherry; Steering Committee member, co-chair of D.C.'s P&E Committee and moderator Richard James Burgess; artist, producer and D.C. P&E Wing Committee co-chair Yoko K; Steering Committee co-chair James McKinney; producer Sylvia Massy; P&E Wing Senior Executive Director Maureen Droney; Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar; and engineer/producer Leslie Ann Jones. Photo courtesy of The Recording Academy/WireImage.com/Paul Morigi. Photo by Paul Morigi. © 2013.

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Photo Caption 2: Pictured L-R: Steering Committee member, co-chair of D.C.'s P&E Committee and moderator Richard James Burgess; artist, producer and D.C. P&E Wing Committee co-chair Yoko K; Mastering Engineer Emily Lazar; producer Sylvia Massy; P&E Wing Senior Executive Director Maureen Droney; and engineer/producer Leslie Ann Jones. Photo courtesy of The Recording Academy/WireImage.com/Paul Morigi. Photo by Paul Morigi. © 2013.

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 breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

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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