Maryland Music Business Society

You’ve probably heard of artists are selling their catalogs… but what does that actually mean?

This Thursday we’re breaking down catalog sales and licensing with a lecture by Coby Cohen. We’ll be covering how deals work, why artists do it, and what it means for the future of music.

🗓 Thursday 5/23
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 VMH 1303

Join us Thursday, April 16th for our guest speaker meeting with Juliet Schreiber for an in depth discussion on building artist relationships and music programming!

🗓️ Thursday, April 16th
🕚 7:00 PM
📍VMH 1303

Juliet Bio:
Juliet Schreiber is a nonprofit professional, classically trained violinist, and current MBA candidate at the University of Maryland Smith School of Business. After graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s in Violin Performance and International Affairs, she worked for non-profit symphony orchestras, specializing in artist relationships and programming music to serve diverse patron bases. With her background in the arts and nonprofit management, she combines creativity and strategy to drive change. After her MBA, she plans to pursue a career in the financial services sector in community and consumer banking, helping small businesses scale their growth and impact.

If interested in learning more about the Music Industry take our course BMGT488B: The Business of Music this summer! It’s a asynchronous comprehensive introduction to music business modeled off of some of the leading music business programs in the country.

If you’re interested in learning more, come find us outside of McKeldin Mall on April 3rd from 12-3 PM!

The course is running from July 13 - August 21 during Summer Session II. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected] or DM me. See y’all there!

Join us Thursday, April 2nd for our guest speaker event with 42 CEO!

42 CEO is a rising voice in hip-hop media who has built a platform by consistently delivering breaking news, artist updates, and cultural moments in real time. What started as a content page has grown into a trusted source for discovering what’s next in rap, highlighting emerging artists and keeping audiences tapped into the industry.

Join us as we dive into how he built his brand, stayed consistent, and leveraged content to grow a loyal following.

🗓️ Thursday, April 2nd
🕚 7:00 PM
🖥️ Virtual Meeting (Zoom link in registration form)

Join us this Thursday as we break down how to land an internship in the music industry. We’ll share upcoming internship opportunities, cover resume tips, networking strategies, and real techniques to help you stand out when applying to labels, agencies, studios, and more.

Whether you’re just starting to explore the industry or getting ready to apply, this session will help you take the next step toward your career in music.

📍 VMH 1303
🗓 Thursday March, 12
🕦 7:00 PM

We’re excited to welcome Double M Studios for our “Building the Artist” Panel this Thursday at 7:00 PM in Van Munching Hall 1303.

This conversation will dive into artist development, branding, studio strategy, and what it really takes to build an artist from the ground up. From production and engineering to songwriting and executive leadership, our panelists bring hands-on experience from inside the studio and the industry.

If you’re interested in artist management, A&R, production, branding, or building a creative career in music, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

See you there. 🎶

Join us this Thursday for our final General Body Meeting in collaboration with The Terrapin Record Label!!🎤🎵

During this meeting we will announce how our organizations will be partnering moving forward, along with a presentation workshop on how to create an Electronic Press Kit (EPK)!

📆 Thursday, Dec 4th
🕚 7:00 PM
📍VMH 1418

Join us this Thursday for our discussion with the very talented Ashi Day! Learn about her journey and the aspects of composition.

Bio 🎼
Ashi Day is a composer and educator whose work sits at the intersection of music, theater, humor, and storytelling. Known for her catchy vocal writing and character-driven operas (including several about animals), her pieces have been performed by companies nationwide. She’s a DC Arts and Humanities Fellow, a 2022 Opera America Discovery Grant recipient, and currently works as Education Manager at Washington National Opera.

📆 Thursday November 20th
🕚 7:00 PM
📍VMH 1418

Join us this Friday for our field trip to One-Off-Studios! The premier studio in D.C. for artists and creatives🎶 During the visit we will explore what happens behind the scenes for music creation. It’s a great opportunity for those interested in the creative and business side of the industry!

📆 Friday, November 14th
🕚 5-7 PM
📍 1240 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

‼️**Due to limited steats, all bus spots are filled. If you need transportation and cannot meet us at the studio please email us at [email protected] **

Join us as we welcome Charles Boulton, a Talent Buyer at Live Nation and proud University of Maryland alumnus. Before joining Live Nation, Charles worked as an Agent Assistant at WME (William Morris Endeavor). Now, he helps bring some of the biggest shows and tours to life as part of Live Nation’s team.

Don’t miss the chance to hear Charles share insights on breaking into the live music industry, and navigating the fast-paced world of concert promotion!

📆 Monday, November 10th
🕚 6:00 PM
📍VMH 2517