music business
networking forums...
with a theme

The Undercurrents Series of Music Business Networking Forums...with a theme... are designed to assist musicians, songwriters, bands and music industry professionals with networking opportunities as well as continued growth and knowledge of the music / entertainment industry.  These forums and the information provided is practical rather than legalistic in its approach and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice in relation to any particular matter.   Undercurrents, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors or omissions.  Forums are subject to change.

College Credit is available

Upcoming Months

Upcoming Topics

Click here to find a Regional Forum near you.  Here is a list of themes planned this year during the Undercurrents Music Business Networking Parties.

Songwriting - January
As our friends at the NSAI say, "It all begins with a song."  This important forum covers Song Structure, Melody, Lyrics, Verse Chorus, Bridge

Artist Development - February
Management, Performing Rights Organizations, Publishing, Trademark, Agreements, Coaching, Image

Legal  - March
The Undercurrents legal forum provides an insight to important issues musicians must recognize for their careers.  Professional musicians deal with many different contracts while advancing their artistic agenda.  This forum discusses general contracts  of management, recording, booking, and publishing, as well as insight on copyright, royalties, and licenses.

Recording - April
The Undercurrents forum on recording offers tips and suggestions for home and studio recording.  In addition, the forum deals with pre-production, mixing, mastering, and replication ideas. 

Promotion 101 - May
Creative Services, Media Kits, Internet, Press, Flyers, News Releases 

Record Companies 101 - June
The Undercurrents forum on Record Companies includes topics on starting your own label, dealing with distribution, promotion and contracts.

Booking & Touring - July
The Undercurrents forum on performance deals with touring and booking.  Areas covered in this topic include dealing with agents, filling the calendar, working with sound engineers, budgets, festivals, hotels, nightclubs, roadies, transportation, and much more.

Internet - August
The Undercurrents forum on the web includes ways to promote, musician web sites, sales, email, MP3, downloads, and search engines. 

Publishing - September
The Undercurrents publishing forum offers songwriters ideas on selling songs, approaching publishing companies, creating publishing companies, and licensing. 

Radio - October
The Undercurrents radio forum includes topics about college radio, commercial radio, internet and satellite radio.

Promotion 202 - November
Creative Services, E-zines, Magazines, Merchandise, Radio, Video 

Record Companies 202 - December
The Undercurrents forum on Record Companies is a continuation of the previous forum on Record Companies.  This forum includes topics on starting your own label, dealing with distribution, promotion and contracts.